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This Wednesday May 23 is the deadline for submitting applications for vessels wishing to participate in the various maritime processions held in the municipality to celebrate the festivities of Aguadulce and El Puerto

The Concejal de Deportes y Tiempo Libre Joseacute Juan Rubiacute said that registration was necessary specifically for two Festivals the first will take place on July 15 in celebration of the Virgen del Carmen and the second will be on July 26 to commemorate Santa Ana

Joseacute Juan Rubiacute encouraged participation in these processions which have a large following in the municipality and that are a deeply rooted tradition He pointed out that the sea-land route followed on the Santa Ana Festival has for some years now had the status of National Tourist Interest in Andalucia with thousands of people following the image of the Patroness of the Port of Roquetas

To obtain the appropriate authorization the requirements of Royal Decree 622008 must be complied with The applications submitted must specify the name of the vessel which must be registered with a recognised Authority such as the Club Naacuteutico de Roquetas de Mar Club Naacuteutico de Aguadulce la Agencia Puacuteblica de Puertos de Andaluciacutea Puerto Deportivo de Aguadulce Asociacioacuten de Pescadores de Roquetas y Delegacioacuten de Deportes y Tiempo Libre del Ayuntamiento de Roquetas de Mar

man arresteD for DruG traffickinGA young man from Granada has been arrested in Roquetas for drug

trafficking He was found to have 9 wraps of hashish hidden in his clothes

The Guardia Civil of Roquetas arrested A E M aged 27 a resident of Albuntildeol Granada The officers noticed that when he became aware that they were watching him he acted in a nervous manner and walked away very quickly

This behaviour led the officers to detain him upon which the hashish was discovered

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AlmeriacuteAThe spokesman for the Ayuntamiento de

Almeriacutea Carlos Saacutenchez Almeria Carlos Sanchez has announced the approval of Ordenanza de Inspeccioacuten Teacutecnica de Edificaciones y Construcciones (Technical Inspection Ordinance Building and Construction)

It will be used as an instrument to improve the conservation and maintenance of city buildings in order to prevent degradation and extend their life thus improving the city as a whole

Technical inspections of buildings are required by the Law on Urban Planning of Andalucia (Law 72002 of 17 December) and the Royal Decree Law 82011 of 1 July Article 21 for inspections to be carried out on all buildings older than 50 years in all cities in Spain which have over 25000 inhabitants

AlmeriacuteAThe provincial commission program

monitoring Agricultural Employment Development (Programa de Fomento de Empleo Agrario) has been awarded 845545804 euros for the development of numerous projects aimed at generating employment and making important infrastructure improvements in the municipalities of Almeriacutea during 2012

89 municipalities in the province have been selected Moreover for the sixth consecutive year the commission has approved 180000 euros to carry out repairs and maintenance of municipally owned public schools in small towns of the province This initiative falls within the Revenue Assurance program that aims to supplement the income of temporary agricultural workers in those times of year with less agricultural activity

Since 1985 these initiatives have been activated first through the Rural Employment Plan and then the Program for Promotion of Agricultural Employment (PFEA) in municipalities where economic activity is limited It has proved very effective in ensuring a minimum income for people in these locations and to avoid the depopulation of rural areas

In the last 20 years it has been instrumental in stopping urban migration in the most disadvantaged rural areas

AlboxOver 200 people attended the

traditional lsquoDay of Cyclingrsquo in AlboxThe fifth holding of the Day of Cycling

attracted more than 200 participants of all ages It was organised by the Concejaliacutea de Deportes del Ayuntamiento de Albox in co-operation with the Club Ciclista Albojense and several sponsors including Cafeteriacutea Coliseo Bicibox and Servicios Financieros Garciacutea Trinidad

Once they had completed the planned

course the cyclists were served a delicious breakfast were given a commemorative shirt and were able to participate in various cycling events many of which were aimed specifically at children

Both the Mayor of Albox Joseacute Garciacutea and the Concejal de Deportes Tito Carrillo expressed their satisfaction about the high number of participants and the organisation of the dayrsquos activities

Joseacute Garciacutea said that lsquothe day was enjoyed in a sport that promoted a healthy life with fellowship and convivialityrsquo

The Concejal de Deportes Tito Carril stressed that lsquothe primary objective of this activity is that all residents enjoy the sport alternatives on offer which seek to encourage the habits and customs of living a totally healthy life while having fun The lsquoBicycle Dayrsquo is a sporting event which brings together children youth adults and families in an activity that features a bicycle It is clear that cycling is becoming one of the favorite sports of the citizens of Alboxrsquo

AlmeriacuteAClimate change and pollution are

increasing the number of allergy cases The XLI Annual Meeting of the Andalucian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (61st Reunioacuten Anual de la Sociedad Andaluza de Alergologiacutea e Inmunologiacutea Cliacutenica) will be held in Almeriacutea on 25 and 26 May in the Gran Hotel de Almeriacutea

Desertification caused by climate change pollution and insect bites especially bees are the three major current issues which will be debated by these professionals

Juan Joseacute Zapata Yeacutebenes Coordinator of the XLI Reunioacuten Anual de Alergosur said that currently allergy to the pollen of Chenopodiaceae (Salsola Kali and Albun Chaenopodium) is the third most common cause of allergies after the Olive flower and grass lsquoThe increasing desertification of the soil caused by climate change is affecting the flora of these areas and results in the raising of these pollensrsquo

Experts also say that bumblebee stings are becoming more frequent lsquoThe increase is because farmers are increasingly using bumblebees for pollination of greenhouse plants especially tomatoes zucchinis and peppersrsquo said Dr Sergia Cruz Granados

The Andalucian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (AlergoSur) is an international nonprofit scientific and medical organisation consisting of specialists in Allergology and Clinical Immunology which aim at promoting the study and improvement in treatment of allergic diseases in Andalucia

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Queen Sofia today cancelled the trip to London she had planned to make on Friday in honour of Queen Elizabethrsquos Diamond Jubilee because the Government felt it was ldquoinappropriaterdquo in the light of ongoing conflicts with Gibraltar - first the Andalusian fishing controversy and then the official visit planned by Prince Edward

Sources in the diplomatic community have confirmed that the final straw came yesterday when talks between Gibraltar Field fishermen and the Gibraltar government to try to find a solution to the fishing blockade in Algeciras Bay broke down

This political controversy was further fuelled by the announcement last week that Queen Elizabethrsquos

youngest son and his wife Sophie Countess of Wessex are planning an official visit to the Rock from June 11th to 13th

If that werenrsquot enough the British regimental band of Gibraltar has been chosen to play at the Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee celebrations

The Royal Household

limited its comments to explaining that the presence of Queen Sofia at Fridayrsquos Diamond Jubilee luncheon at Windsor Castle was now considered ldquoinappropriaterdquo given the ldquocurrent circumstancesrdquo

Last week Spainrsquos Foreign Minister Joseacute Manuel Garciacutea-Margallo summoned the British ambassador Giles Paxman in order to express his ldquodispleasure and uneaserdquo about Prince Edwardrsquos official visit to Gibraltar

Before undergoing hip surgery last month King Juan Carlos was supposed to have been travelling with his wife to the Diamond Jubilee luncheon as well as to a dinner at Buckingham Palace to be hosted by Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall After his operation it was decided that Queen Sofia would travel alone and only to the Windsor Castle luncheon but now her visit has been cancelled too

In 1981 the Spanish royal couple declined an invitation to Prince Charlesrsquo wedding to Diana Princess of Wales because they planned to visit Gibraltar as part of their honeymoon

And a visit by Princess Anne to Gibraltar in 2009 sparked an official complaint from the Spanish government

The Spanish government has rejected a request from the Basque militant group ETA for talks saying it has to disband and disarm before any talks can take place

The separatist group sent a press release to the AFP news agency today addressed to ldquothe European Communityrdquo explaining that it had set up a special team to conduct a ldquodirect dialoguerdquo with the governments of Spain and France in an attempt to find ldquodefinitive solutionrdquo to the ldquoongoing conflictrdquo

But Interior Minister Jorge Fernaacutendez Diacuteaz said Spain would never negotiate with the group

ETArsquos campaign of shooting and bombing lasted more than 40 years and left some 830 people dead

In recent years the terrorist organisation

saw many of its key members arrested in Spain and France diminishing the grouprsquos strength

When it announced a ldquodefinitive endrdquo to its armed campaign on 20 October last year some 700 ETA members were in prison

Earlier this month an independent monitoring group the International Verification Commission issued a report concluding that ETA was abiding by its ceasefire and was ready for dialogue

However Mr Fernaacutendez Diacuteaz told parliament that the ldquoonly communicationrdquo expected of ETA was an announcement of its unconditional disbandment

ldquoThere is no need for a dialogue to hand over weaponsrdquo the interior minister said

FIREFIGHTERS bATTLE WILDFIRE IN NORTHEASTERN SPAIN

Firefighters backed by 13 water-dropping aircraft battled Wednesday a wind-fuelled wildfire that has ravaged swathes of of land in northeastern Spain local officials said

The fire which broke out on Tuesday near the town of Rasquera the the region of Catalonia forced the evacuation of 52 people from their homes a local emergency services spokeswoman said

Twenty-one people spent the night in a sports hall

Officials said the flames had affected 1800 hectares (4450 acres) of land

ldquoThere is still wind in the region of the blaze although gusts are not as strong as last nightrdquo the Catalan interior ministry said in a statement

Firefighters had difficulty reaching one of the flanks of the wildfire because of the rough terrain in the area

ldquoThe complexity of the terrain did not allow

firefighter vehicles to be dispatched to the area which complicated the fight against the flamesrdquo the ministry said

ldquoIn addition wind and smoke prevented the work of aircraft due to a lack of visibility making it impossible to have a good analysis of the evolution of the wildfirerdquo it added

At 10 orsquoclock on 17th May firefighters in Catalunya finally managed to put out the wildfire that has been burning for three days around the towns of Rasquera El Perelloacute Benifallet and Tivenys

The blaze has now been completely extinguished although there are still some hotspots in the heart of the affected area

Civil protection officers and firefighters are working together to dampen down the whole perimeter and ensure that it does not re-

ignite

Over the past three days the flames have razed a total of 308159 hectares of pine forest and shrubland around Rasquera (137057 ha) El Perelloacute (124879 ha) Tivenys (46212 ha) and Benifallet (01 ha)

Of this area 7628 is shrubland and the remainder split equally between pine forest and pasture

Local residents who were evacuated as a preventative measure have now been allowed home and the TV3002 which had been closed in both directions is now operating normally again Rasquera made headlines earlier this year after its residents voted in a referendum in favour of a plan to grow marijuana to pay off a crushing municipal debt

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Details have been released of the death of an Irish walker in the Barranco de Azuaje near the town of Moya on Gran Canaria on Sunday

74-year-old Thomas Willoughby was out walking with his wife in the narrow ravine to the north of the island when he fell off a ledge

The Azuaje national park has one of the islandrsquos last remaining laurel forests and is a popular spot with tourists and walkers alike

Emergency services got a call at around 2pm on Sunday telling them that a walker had fallen into the Azuaje ravine in an area with tricky access and that he needed urgent assistance

Ambulances and a helicopter were dispatched immediately to the area and Willoughby was airlifted out of the ravine and taken to a football field in nearby Moya - the closest place with a suitable landing strip Paramedics attended to him once on the ground but they could do little more than certify his death

Willoughbyrsquos death follows that of another Briton aged 78 from a heart attack whilst out walking in Morgaacuten the previous day

SMOkING bAN SPREADS TO FOOTbALL STADIuMS MONuMENTS AND bEACHES

Some beaches in the Canary Islands Barcelonarsquos football stadium and the Muralla de Aacutevila (Aacutevila Wall) have hung up lsquoNO SMOKINGrsquo signs depite the fact that Spanish law currently allows smoking in all those areas as they are outside and not enclosed

Aacutevilarsquos famous wall declared a World Heritage site is the last to join this short but ever-gowing list of outdoor places where smoking is banned as one by one local councils give into ldquopressurerdquo from the anti-smoking lobby

The idea of declaring open-air spaces ldquosmoke freerdquo is a response to public demands for greater cleanliness greater respect for the environment and raising social awareness about the health risks of smoking

There are no scientific studies that prove that passive

smoking in the open air is dangerous to onersquos health as has been proved with enclosed areas Dr Francisco Camarelles the secretary general of the National Committee for the Prevention of Nicotine Poisoning (CNPT) admits that it is difficult for the concentration of toxic particles in cigarette smoke to reach dangerous levels in the open air

However he supports a smoking ban in all public places as a way of drawing the publicrsquos attention to the dangers of tobacco ldquoHere at the CNPT we support any and all measures designed to raise social awareness and control tobacco userdquo he said

Although there is a European network of smoke-free football stadiums Camp Nou is the only stadium in Spain one where smoking is banned after the clubrsquos General

Assembly pushed through the new rule with an absolute majority in September last year

This summer visitors to the beaches in Mogaacuten a popular tourist destination in the south of Gran Canaria will find that 75 of the beaches has been reserved for non-smokers after the local council brought in new legislation in March

There is pressure to make all Spanish beaches non-smoking (or at least to have non-smoking areas on all of them) not only because of the passive smoking issues but also as a way of educating children about the risks and social acceptability of smoking and as a way of cleaning up the sand by getting rid of all the cigarette butts from the sand

SPAiN SeCUreS 30-billioN-eUro loAN to AiD loCAl goverNmeNtSThe Spanish government

has secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The loan can be extended to 35 billion euros if needed and has an interest rate of around 59 percent the finance and budget ministries said in a joint press release late on Wednesday

ldquoIn this way we have

taken the last step to ensure that cities and regions can refinance their debt and put in place the mechanism that will allow suppliers to start being paidrdquo the statement said

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

The government has promised to cut Spainrsquos public deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011

to 53 percent this year and 30 percent next year requiring a big effort by the 17 regional administrations that control key budgets

The regions are blamed for much of the overshoot last year and the government has ordered them to cut their deficits -- the shortfall of revenue to spending -- from 294 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 15 percent in 2012

Spanish municipalities and regional governments have built up heavy

debt loads following the collapse of a property bubble in 2008 that that fueled growth for over a decade

On Thursday the central government is to examine austerity plans proposed by the regions to ensure that they meet their deficit targets this year

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ONE IN FOuR SPANISH CHILDREN bETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE

AND FIVE ARE OVERWEIGHT A study by the Thao Foundation which creates

programmes to promotes healthy eating habits amongst schoolchildren across Spain has revealed that one in four children between the ages of three and five are overweight

ldquoIt is a very premature age itrsquos alarming and we need to make a massive effort to take action at an even earlier age if we are to prevent childhood obesityrdquo declared the foundationrsquos scientific director Rafael Casas in a press conference today

The report published yesterday in Barcelona is one of the most extensive ever carried out in Spain studying 38008 children between the ages of 3 and 12 and its results show that 30 of children in Spain are either overweight (217) or obese (83)

ldquoThese are percentages very similar to those recorded in the USA and we are hardly investing any money at all in preventing childhood obesity - only about 5 or 6 of the total health budgetrdquo underlined the president of the Thao Foundation Henri Garciacutea

Contrary to what was previously believed the study showed that obesity is beginning at ever younger ages with 73 of three to five year olds clinically obese with a slight reduction from the age of ten onwards with 66 of 10 to 12 year olds categorised as obese

Experts from the Thao Foundation who work closely with the Ministries of Education and Health to promote childhood health warn that far too many children are still leading very sedentary lives and that the Mediterrarean diet is not all itrsquos cracked up to be with 75 of children eating only one piece of fruit a day

rePSol SUeS ArgeNtiNA over yPF tAkeoverSpanish oil giant Repsol said

Wednesday it had filed a class action lawsuit in a New York court against Argentina after the country nationalised the companyrsquos local unit YPF

The suit was filed on Tuesday by Repsol and another YPF

shareholder US firm Texas Yale Capital a Repsol spokesman told AFP

ldquoWe are seeking compensatory damagesrdquo he said without specifying the amount in damages that the company will seek from the

government of ArgentinaArgentine President Cristina

Kirchner on May 4 signed a bill expropriating 51 percent of YPFrsquos stock from Repsol its majority shareholder arguing Repsol had failed to make agreed investments

needed to expand domestic production

Kirchner has argued that the move was justified because Argentina faces sharp rises in its bill for imported oil and Repsol has failed to make agreed investments

GREEkS PREPARE FOR ANOTHER TRIP TO THE POLLSGreece is to have another election following the failure of

last-ditch attempts to form a coalition government The Radical Left may be in a position to increase its share of the vote

A senior judge took charge of an emergency government in Athens on Wednesday With no political decision-making power Panagiotis Pikrammenos will lead the country to new elections scheduled for June 17

The next election will place different demands on the participants The political parties must finally adopt clear positions on the issues at hand and come up with pragmatic solutions according to the political scientist Manolis Kottakis in a recent television interview

In the last election voters simply closed their eyes to the urgent need for debate over the issue It is a debate Kottakis said can no longer be ignored

ldquoLast time the main focus was on the question of whether the traditional parties would be punished for the current economic disaster There was never really a factual debate about the actual problems in the countryrdquo he said

Athens-based journalist Babis Papapanayotou said the focus of the next elections will no longer be on adopting attitudes of protest and rejection of political policy In an interview with ALPHA television Papapanayotou predicted that voters will be called upon to secure the future of their country in Europe

ldquoIn the next election there will be a clear division between those on the side of Europe and the euro and those who would rather go a different wayrdquo he said

He said he expects a confrontation a between the traditional center-right parties and the leftists adding that the this time around Left is led by the radical left-wing Syriza party rather than the Socialists which could lend a sharper tone to the debate

In the last elections the Radical Left (Syriza) led by Alexis

Tsipras obtained 1678 percent of the vote and 52 seats in parliament Recent opinion polls suggest that Tsipras could come out on top in a repeat election meaning he would be in a position to lay claim to the office of prime minister

Tsiprasrsquo election manifesto promises the best of two worlds He said he wants Greece to stay in the eurozone and also plans to cancel the austerity program and suspend repayment of its debts

Election promises like these scored highly for Tsipras with angry voters and victims of the economic crisis as they felt that with the Left they were in good hands according to economist Michalis Argyrou

ldquoThe leftist partyrsquos economic program envisages new public sector jobs nationalization and all sorts of things - but no reformsrdquo the economist said ldquoThese politicians of all people who see themselves as young and dynamic are unable to come up with any alternatives and are promising their followers ideal conditions that are simply impossiblerdquo

Public opinion polls indicate that 80 percent of Greeks want to keep the euro Yet just as many believe that Greecersquos austerity program cannot be maintained in its current form because it is destroying the country at record speed Itrsquos a fear that seems to be confirmed by the latest figures from Athens in the first quarter of this year the Greek economy shrank yet again this time by more than 6 percent

Left-wing politicians are currently in the ascendant but they are also increasingly being confronted with the question of where they intend to find the money to implement their good intentions Their answers could not be more diverse Where one wants to use bank deposits for economic growth another suggests a mandatory loan from every citizen earning more than 20000 euros a year There is also talk of introducing a top income tax rate of 75 percent

needed to expand domestic production

YPF accounts for 34 percent of Argentinarsquos domestic oil production 25 percent of domestic gas production and 54 percent of domestic refining according to the Argentine Oil Institute

Repsol has said it will seek at least $10 billion (79 billion

euros) in compensation for its expropriated shares as well as international arbitration to settle the claim

Argentina counters that Repsol is leaving $9 billion in debt while in just over a decade it earned more than $157 billion most of it sent overseas and not reinvested

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If newly elected French President Francois Hollande wanted to send a signal to Berlin about establishing constructive relations he succeeded with his choice of Jean-Marc Ayrault as prime minster

Ayrault speaks German understands the political culture in Berlin and brings a wealth of knowledge as a policymaker with more than 25 years of experience in the French parliament

A long-time ally of Francersquos new Socialist Party president the 62-year-old politician is also known for his pragmatism - a quality surely to come in handy in the tough negotiations on the euro and the future of Europe that lie in the months ahead

Those talks will be tough judging by remarks Hollande made during his bruising presidential campaign Chief among them was that he would try to renegotiate the German-inspired fiscal discipline pact for Europe

Talk like that was not exactly what German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minster Wolfgang Schaumluble wanted to hear amid an escalating euro crisis

In an interview with DW shortly before the election Ayrault conceded that some French policies would change if Hollande took over as president

ldquoBalancing the budget is a priority in France but it canrsquot be the only valid economic policy in Europe otherwise the frustration with Europe would growrdquo he said ldquoThat is why we want to negotiate a new version of the current fiscal pact by adding to itrdquo

The additions would include a new strategy for growth he said adding that measures in addition to austerity did not serve only Francersquos interests but other eurozone membersrsquo as well

ldquo[Growth is] not only a question for the French itrsquos also an issue in Germany Italy and Spainrdquo he said ldquoThe crisis in Europe is not over We have to solve this problem of growth and thatrsquos what we want to discuss with Germanyrdquo

Ayrault said he saw himself as a potential bridge-builder between the two large European neighbors and key forces in the eurozone

ldquoI have good relations with my friends in the [German Social Democratic Party] and also with some in the inner circle of those currently in charge in Berlinrdquo he said in the DW interview ldquoI have long had good relations with German politicians and itrsquos important that we get to know each other if we want to work better together in the futurerdquo

In a blog on his website in early May Ayrault referred to the Franco-German ties as the ldquodriving forcerdquo of Europe

ldquoThere is no Europe without the close collaboration of our two countriesrdquo he wrote ldquoWe therefore need to reinforce this friendship with Germany but also with our other European partnersrdquo

Ayrault the son of a factory worker is expected to wield substantial power under Hollande In the run-up to the election the president said he would govern differently than his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy who was known to keep a tight rein on daily operations

Under the French constitution the prime minister is responsible for running the government and is held accountable by parliament

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TuRkEy VILLAGERS SEE ISRAELI SPy IN MIGRATORy bIRD

A migratory bird has caused alarm in a village in south-eastern Turkey after locals mistook it for an Israeli spy

Villagersrsquo suspicions were aroused when the bird a common European bee-eater was found dead in a field with a metal ring around its leg stamped ldquoIsraelrdquo

They called the police after deciding its nostrils were unusually large and may have carried a microchip fitted by Israeli intelligence for spying

It was taken to government experts for examination and declared safe

The BBCrsquos correspondent in Istanbul says the regional office of the Turkish agriculture ministry examined the colourfully plumed corpse and assured residents of the village near the city of Gaziantep that it was common practice to fit a ring to migratory birds in order to track their movements

An official at the ministry told the BBC that it took some effort to persuade local police that the little bee-eater posed no threat to national security

At one point a counterterrorism unit became involved in the caseOur correspondent says that wildly implausible conspiracy theories take root easily in

Turkey with alleged Israeli plots among the most widely believedTies between Turkey and Israel deteriorated sharply after nine Turkish pro-Palestinian

Islamic activists died in a raid by Israeli security forces on a boat trying to break the blockade on Gaza two years ago

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The Olympic Flame was handed over to London on Friday 18th May

David Beckham was at the ancient Panathenaic Stadium to help collect the flame and bring it back home The historic event took place in a rain-hit sundown ceremony at the stadium in Athens venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896

The flame has been handed over to London to host the Games for the third time since the birth of the Olympics ndash in 1908 1948 and now 2012 No other city has staged the Games three times

Despite the buzz triggered by the last-minute news that the LA Galaxy star and former England skipper was flying in specially to be part of the ancient ceremony the more formal duties came down to the Princess Royal as leader of the British delegation to Athens

Both she and Karolos Papoulias the Hellenic Republic president sat in ancient thrones that are part of the stadium during the hour-long ceremony

The flame was handed to the Princess who was watched closely by other members of the official delegation including London 2012 chairman Lord Coe Olympics minister Hugh Robertson London mayor Boris Johnson Beckham and five British sporting teenagers

Each member of the British VIP delegation sheltered under blue umbrellas as they walked through the centre of the stadium to their front-row seats

Everyone from the Princess Royal to Mr Robertson was named over the loudspeakers and greeted by cheers from the crowd

There was also a chuckle from Britons in the crowd as the announcer twice insisted on introducing Beckham as Sir David Beckham

The youngsters were picked by London 2012 for displaying Olympic values During the ceremony they exchanged symbolic olive branches to the tune of John Lennonrsquos Imagine

The five who come from different national regions are from schools and colleges which are part of London 2012rsquos Get Set education network and school linking programmes run by the British Council

The Olympic Flame has been taken on a relay around the Greek mainland and

islands since it was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia last week

It has visited Crete Piraeus Thessalonica Xanthi and Larissa among other places

The torchbearers have been taking it from Olympia to the Panathenaic Stadium The Olympic flame was ldquolaid to restrdquo at the Acropolis overnight before being taken on the eighth and final day of its Greek relay -taking it to the Acropolis Museum the centre of Athens Zappeio and to the handover ceremony

A trio of world champions brought the flame safely to the stadium It arrived in the hands of rower Christina Giazitzidou and was carried by gymnast Vasilis Tsolakidis and rower Alexandra Tsiavou

Chinese gymnast Li Ning who lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Games and Greek weightlifter Pyrros Dimas were the last torchbearers in Greece

In a new symbolic move by the Hellenic Olympic Committee they were picked to represent a link between the last Olympics in Beijing with Greece as the birthplace of the institution and also the next Games in London 2012

Li Ning is the 14-time world champion who won six medals at the 1984 Olympics including three golds while Pyrros Dimas is something of a modern-day Greek sporting hero

He won Greecersquos first Olympic weightlifting gold since 1904 when he was a 20-year-old competing in the 825kg weight class at the Barcelona 1992 Games

He was on his way to winning three Olympic gold medals during his career which he ended with a bronze in front of his home crowd at the 2004 Athens Games

The image of him symbolically leaving his shoes on the platform to a standing ovation is one of the most memorable of the Games

A 70-day relay involving 8000 torchbearers covering 8000 miles will then take the flame to east Londonrsquos Olympic Stadium and the opening of the Games on July 27

The arrival of the flame on British shores will be a ldquoresounding clarion callrdquo to the worldrsquos top athletes to gather for the Games and millions of Britons have been working hard to create a great welcome

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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 18 may

The sun was shining but it was a bit breezy So it was a pretty good scoring day

We had 29 players taking part in an X x Y + Z competition

The winners were the all Swedish team of Sune Joumlnsson Marianne Liljedahl Hans Folin and Jan Ljung with a team score of 138 points

Last place and chocolates went to Alan Sly (2nd week in a row) Joan Edgington Brian Downey and Nina Taylor with a team score of 98

Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by John Woodhead with a distance of 333m

Mr President did the prize giving and also collected his chocolates to great applause

We have a match coming up against Tarleton Golf on Tuesday 12 June 2012 The entry list for this competition is on the noticeboard at the Almerimar clubhouse We encourage as many members as possible to take part and help us retain the trophy we won last year

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el eJiDoa baby only hours old was found abandoned

at the door of the kindergarten in el ejidoThe infant a girl was taken to the hospital

de poniente where it was treated by pediatricians she has been given in to the care of an

emergency foster family for a period of approximately six weeks until a decree was made stating the child to be helpless which will make it possible for her to be given for adoption it is reported that the child was found at

one orsquoclock in the afternoon by the father of one of the children attending the Centro de educacioacuten infantil Travesuras she was wrapped in a plastic bag with a note

from the person who abandoned her begging admission to a hospitalThe finder notified the policiacutea local de

el ejido who swiftly took the infant to the hospital de poniente before dehydration due to the heat of the day could set in The delegacioacuten de salud pointed out that

there is a protocol that ensures anonymity and confidentiality to mothers who can not take care of their children and which allows them to leave them at a Centro sanitario after giving birth

el eJiDoa resident of el ejido was caught with drugs

in his vehicle while trying to flee from the Guardia Civil The officers of the Guardia Civil were on

routine patrol in balerma when they noticed s a 41 a resident of el ejido trying to avoid them by leaving abruptly in a vehicle The officers stopped his vehicle upon which

he showed clear signs of nervousness so that the officers proceeded with a search of his vehicle The search yielded 120euro in 5 and 10 euro notes and hidden in the well of the vehicle were 14 doses of hashish and a bag containing with three small bags of marijuana prepared for sale The officers then arrested s a who has previous arrests for various

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el eJiDo29 north africans including a woman have

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past seven pm The integrated external surveillance (siVe) Civil Guard (sistema integrado de Vigilancia exterior (siVe) de la Guardia Civil) was alerted to the presence of the vessel a servicio mariacutetimo patrol was launched

which rescued 28 men and one woman all adults and in good healthThe immigrants were taken to the fishing

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The first romeriacutea brotherhoods were established towards the end of the 17th century and in 1758 the brotherhood of Almonte drew up the beginnings of the set of rules that we know today According to these rules the pilgrims must follow the route either on horseback on foot or by cart and they must wear flamenco costume dress

They must accompany the Simpecado the oxcart that houses the Virgen The different brotherhoods set out from different parts of Spain especially from Andalucia and the village somehow finds room for more than a million pilgrims

A Sunday Mass is held for the multitude in El Real the site of the romeriacutea with offerings and prayers The festivities continue as the pilgrims of El Rocio form rings improvise songs or dance to the sound of a small drum usually helped along by

copious quantities of wine On the Monday at dawn the

Salto de la Reja takes place This is the privilege of the brotherhood of Almonte as they take the Virgin out of the shrine and parade her through the crowd who acclaim her as Queen of the marshes and The White Dove

Then the procession moves to the head-quarters of each of the different brother-hoods where the Salve is sung until the Virgin is finally taken away again and the festivities end

After the Rosary a solemn procession through the village begins and ends at the Hermitage at 2 or 3 am Nuestra Sentildeora del Rociacuteo is paraded before the faithful early on the Sunday morning

Once the processional banner of the Parent Brotherhood is safe in the Hermitage the culmination of EI Rociacuteo occurs - the Salto de la Verja or ldquoLeap Over the Railingsrdquo The many

young men from Almonte in the Hermitage literally leap over the iron grille railing protecting the altar and hoist the portable platform carrying the image of the Virgin on to their shoulders Then the portable platform is paraded around the whole village with a stop at most of the houses of the different brotherhoods until midday on Monday So the Virgin goes around the village for twelve long hours until she is returned to her altar and the main part of the pilgrimage ends

The pilgrimage of El Rociacuteo is an instrumental part of the history and natural surroundings of Dontildeana It is by all accounts a strange marriage between Europersquos largest pilgrimage and one of the worldrsquos most significant national parks but with seven centuries of shared tradition and legend bring together a pilgrimage brimming with spirituality and warmth

El Rocio PilgrimageEl Rocio Pilgrimage

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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15SOLTIMES May 2012 wwwsoltimescom

Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

16 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

priced to sell

bull 3 beds 2 baths size 125m2 bull space for pool (12m x 6m) over open viewsbull exceptional uninterrupted views of orange and

lemon groves to front amp rearbull situated between almanzora amp arboleas overlooking

almanzora valleybull 10 minutes to nearest town with all amenitiesbull inland country setting but only 30 minutes to coast bull ideal for builder to complete internals

tel 609 199 394 647 379 878 950 064 801

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

lsquostockrsquo of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 236 in 2012 by up to 611250 homes and they anticipate that new construction activity will begin to recover in 2013

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

17SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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Sales office now open in Bedaritrsquos all in the detail

pRiCe 45000euro

OLV508 SORBaS La huELga

an immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bathroom village house within walking distance to all amenities in the picturesque village of Bedar This property also has a unique separate garage and storeroom

OLV509 BEdaR

new to MaRket 139950euro

an incredible opportunity to purchase a new 2 bedroom 2 bathroom modern apartment which has been finished to a very good standard and situated in a traditional Spanish village just 20 minutes to the coast

OLV402 SORBaS gaFaRiLLOS

ReduCed 139000euro

a fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique and

spacious 5 bedroom 5 bathroom property with

infinity edge swimming pool breathtaking views

and under 20 minutes to the coast

OLV507 BEdaR

new to MaRket 485000euro

This modern newly built 3 bed property is situated in a fabulous small Spanish village located 7 minutes from the motorway and half an hour from the beaches of the Cabo de gata a great buy

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CAll 902 750 190 or 950 121 936 ~ emAil SAleSSoltimeSCom

properties to Rent in arboleas los Carasoles amp Cucador areas from

euro300 per calendar monthFor more information or

to view call609 199 394

apaRtMent FoR saleeuro59999

1 bed1 bathroom new kitchen white goods parking

nice views of cortijo grande golfmojacar approx 7 mins

t 664 291 793 jescott29hotmailcouk

property to rentVilla witH lots of lanD 2000sqm

3 larGe beDrooms 1 en suitefully furnisHeD larGe poolnOw OnLy 450euro pcM

call to View 609 199 394

ideal for builders to complete internals

fully legal amp escritura beautiful location

75000euro must be viewed

telephone 609 199 394

Villa for sale

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Urgently Required realistically priced properties in Huercal-Overa amp

the surrounding areasNew Office NOw OpeN iN HUeRcal-OveRa

pRopeRty gRoup

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

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great opportunity to purchase a well appointed 3-bed 2-bath Villa set on an elevated position with walking distance to the promenade and las Ventanicas beach on mojacar playa the Villa is very bright amp offers excellent sea amp mountain views it has a built area of 16110mtssup2 distributed on two levels the upper level is comprised of a large

lounge open plan dining room kitchen a double bedroom a shower room and a stairwell leading to the lower level where there is a large hallway second double bedroom a master bedroom a family bathroom and a garageThe lower level garden can also be accessed from this level The property also benefits from several

terraces on both levels a solarium with 360ordm views and a private swimming pool and lawned garden with mature trees on the lower level Furthermore the property benefits from gas central heating air

conditioning (hot and cold) and double glazed windows throughout this Villa is currently been used as a full time home not holiday accommodation and is in very good

order throughout it is strategically located for both beach amp golf An early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment it is a 5-minute drive to either the

main shopping centre in mojacar playa and a further 2-minute to mojacar Village up in the hill10-minute drive to garrucha and also a few minutes drive from several golf courses - playa macenas marina de la torre cortijo grande Valle del este and desert springsFor more information or to book a viewing appointment please visit our office or contact us via phone

or e-mail ref 1056

now euro335000

FABULOUS 3 BED 2 BATH VILLA WITH UNRIVALLED SEA VIEWS MOJAacuteCAR PLAYA

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CLlanos Bedar(Next to the Miramar Restaurant)

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This large plot of 22800 metres with sea views and a ruin of 120 m2 situated minutes from Lubrin town with all its amenities good tapas bars and pretty squares an absolute bargain

30000euro OnLy

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RENTALS AvAILAbLEAlbAnchEz FurnishEd euro450

4 Bed villa pool fencedPArtAloA unFurnishEd euro350

2 Bed villa big fenced plotAlbox FurnishEd euro250

3 Bed village HouseAlbox FurnishEd euro350

2 Bed villa garage big plotGontildeAr FurnishEd euro300

2 Bed Cortijo poolCHiRivEL - furnished - euro350

3 Bed Lovely cortijo + internetArbolEAs FurnishEd euro450

3 Bed villa pool fenced

19SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

FoR Rent 3 bed and 2 bath villa in CuCadoR600M2 plot - beautiFul aRea and views

RenTal pRice 350euro peR MonTh

for more information or to arrange to view a property call or email new Horizon villas Los Carasoles Open 9am - 2pm

tel office 950 449 600 infonewhorizonvillascom Out of hours 636 20 50 70 wwwnewhorizonvillascom

FoR RentBeautiful villa on a 1500m2 plot for rent in Cucador Fully furnished with 3 bedrooms two baths and pool Quiet area with spectacular views - 20 minutes from the beach

Call the oFFiCe oR FoR phone 609 199 394 otheR gReat Rental pRopeRties available

550euro peR MonTh

niCe villa in Quiet aReaTHREE BEDROOmS 2 BATHROOmS

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20 SOLTIMES aPRIL 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

SpAin AttACKeD For ldquoDiSCriMinAtoryrdquo SUCCeSSion tAxBy Bill BlevinS FinAnCiAl CorreSponDent BlevinS FrAnKS

according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

our website wwwblevinsfrankscom

tel 659 683 447 wwwnewyorknewyorkes opposite the plAyA lunA between burtys bAr amp bAr ole

start spreading the newsstart spreading the news be a partof it

be a partof it

sunday 3rd June the big Jubilee lunchsupporting help for heroes hamper

raffle games amp quizzes booking advisable

starting tuesday 29th may - new opening hoursmonday - saturday 9am - 1pm 7pm - late

sunday 12 noon - 8pm

new breakfast menu - from euro2new salad menu and grill menusunday carvery 2pm - 8pmnow available withvegetables or salad - euro695evening menu 3 courses - euro995available for private parties amp theme nights

21SOLTIMES aPRIL 2012wwwsoltimescom

Call to ReseRve a tee tiMe950 559 646 950 181 100

reservaslaenvia golfcom

special offer witH tHis aDVert

monDay to friDay tee oFF between 10aM amp 12 noon

Green fee 35euro to include a meal

(starter main course sweet) amp a drink

Live music amp BBQ atHotel envia Golf Almeria

Friday 22nd June 2012 - 2000h

Live band playing Blues Soul amp Disco hits from the 60rsquos 70rsquos amp 80rsquos3 course barbecue buffet on the Clubhouse Terrace

20euro Concert amp BBQ ~ 5euro just concertFor more info and to reserve a table contact Robert at

reservaslaenviagolfcom or 950 55 96 46

la bodeguinaBREAkfAstsERvEd fRoM 9AMtRAdItIonAL EngLIsh BREAkfAst

350euroopEn fRoM 9AM thuRs - tuEs ~ CLosEd WEds

Calle Sierra Nevada 21 Roquetas De Mar Tel 666 717 742

thursday night 730am BBQBookIng AdvIsABLE

chicken chick wings Pork Belly Pincho English German amp Spanish Sausages

Sardines Prawns etc Help yourself salad bar

euro550 per adult euro350 per child (14 years amp under)

Charity Day

To book a table make a donation knit teddies or even to help in another way please contact Dave and Yvonne at Y Da Wakes avenida Playa Serena

or Tel 950 336 656 or 637 903 559

wednesday 6th Juneat y da wakes ~ Roquetas de Marstarts 10am with table top sale

including Cake stall book stall heroes teddy stall tombola

barbeque from 1pm onwardsRoquetasrsquo got talent - with our hand picked panel of judges - participants please register with dave or yvonne

bingo 600pm

22 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

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Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

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The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

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double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

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from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

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albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

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saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

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car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

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sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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AlmeriacuteAThe spokesman for the Ayuntamiento de

Almeriacutea Carlos Saacutenchez Almeria Carlos Sanchez has announced the approval of Ordenanza de Inspeccioacuten Teacutecnica de Edificaciones y Construcciones (Technical Inspection Ordinance Building and Construction)

It will be used as an instrument to improve the conservation and maintenance of city buildings in order to prevent degradation and extend their life thus improving the city as a whole

Technical inspections of buildings are required by the Law on Urban Planning of Andalucia (Law 72002 of 17 December) and the Royal Decree Law 82011 of 1 July Article 21 for inspections to be carried out on all buildings older than 50 years in all cities in Spain which have over 25000 inhabitants

AlmeriacuteAThe provincial commission program

monitoring Agricultural Employment Development (Programa de Fomento de Empleo Agrario) has been awarded 845545804 euros for the development of numerous projects aimed at generating employment and making important infrastructure improvements in the municipalities of Almeriacutea during 2012

89 municipalities in the province have been selected Moreover for the sixth consecutive year the commission has approved 180000 euros to carry out repairs and maintenance of municipally owned public schools in small towns of the province This initiative falls within the Revenue Assurance program that aims to supplement the income of temporary agricultural workers in those times of year with less agricultural activity

Since 1985 these initiatives have been activated first through the Rural Employment Plan and then the Program for Promotion of Agricultural Employment (PFEA) in municipalities where economic activity is limited It has proved very effective in ensuring a minimum income for people in these locations and to avoid the depopulation of rural areas

In the last 20 years it has been instrumental in stopping urban migration in the most disadvantaged rural areas

AlboxOver 200 people attended the

traditional lsquoDay of Cyclingrsquo in AlboxThe fifth holding of the Day of Cycling

attracted more than 200 participants of all ages It was organised by the Concejaliacutea de Deportes del Ayuntamiento de Albox in co-operation with the Club Ciclista Albojense and several sponsors including Cafeteriacutea Coliseo Bicibox and Servicios Financieros Garciacutea Trinidad

Once they had completed the planned

course the cyclists were served a delicious breakfast were given a commemorative shirt and were able to participate in various cycling events many of which were aimed specifically at children

Both the Mayor of Albox Joseacute Garciacutea and the Concejal de Deportes Tito Carrillo expressed their satisfaction about the high number of participants and the organisation of the dayrsquos activities

Joseacute Garciacutea said that lsquothe day was enjoyed in a sport that promoted a healthy life with fellowship and convivialityrsquo

The Concejal de Deportes Tito Carril stressed that lsquothe primary objective of this activity is that all residents enjoy the sport alternatives on offer which seek to encourage the habits and customs of living a totally healthy life while having fun The lsquoBicycle Dayrsquo is a sporting event which brings together children youth adults and families in an activity that features a bicycle It is clear that cycling is becoming one of the favorite sports of the citizens of Alboxrsquo

AlmeriacuteAClimate change and pollution are

increasing the number of allergy cases The XLI Annual Meeting of the Andalucian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (61st Reunioacuten Anual de la Sociedad Andaluza de Alergologiacutea e Inmunologiacutea Cliacutenica) will be held in Almeriacutea on 25 and 26 May in the Gran Hotel de Almeriacutea

Desertification caused by climate change pollution and insect bites especially bees are the three major current issues which will be debated by these professionals

Juan Joseacute Zapata Yeacutebenes Coordinator of the XLI Reunioacuten Anual de Alergosur said that currently allergy to the pollen of Chenopodiaceae (Salsola Kali and Albun Chaenopodium) is the third most common cause of allergies after the Olive flower and grass lsquoThe increasing desertification of the soil caused by climate change is affecting the flora of these areas and results in the raising of these pollensrsquo

Experts also say that bumblebee stings are becoming more frequent lsquoThe increase is because farmers are increasingly using bumblebees for pollination of greenhouse plants especially tomatoes zucchinis and peppersrsquo said Dr Sergia Cruz Granados

The Andalucian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (AlergoSur) is an international nonprofit scientific and medical organisation consisting of specialists in Allergology and Clinical Immunology which aim at promoting the study and improvement in treatment of allergic diseases in Andalucia

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Queen Sofia today cancelled the trip to London she had planned to make on Friday in honour of Queen Elizabethrsquos Diamond Jubilee because the Government felt it was ldquoinappropriaterdquo in the light of ongoing conflicts with Gibraltar - first the Andalusian fishing controversy and then the official visit planned by Prince Edward

Sources in the diplomatic community have confirmed that the final straw came yesterday when talks between Gibraltar Field fishermen and the Gibraltar government to try to find a solution to the fishing blockade in Algeciras Bay broke down

This political controversy was further fuelled by the announcement last week that Queen Elizabethrsquos

youngest son and his wife Sophie Countess of Wessex are planning an official visit to the Rock from June 11th to 13th

If that werenrsquot enough the British regimental band of Gibraltar has been chosen to play at the Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee celebrations

The Royal Household

limited its comments to explaining that the presence of Queen Sofia at Fridayrsquos Diamond Jubilee luncheon at Windsor Castle was now considered ldquoinappropriaterdquo given the ldquocurrent circumstancesrdquo

Last week Spainrsquos Foreign Minister Joseacute Manuel Garciacutea-Margallo summoned the British ambassador Giles Paxman in order to express his ldquodispleasure and uneaserdquo about Prince Edwardrsquos official visit to Gibraltar

Before undergoing hip surgery last month King Juan Carlos was supposed to have been travelling with his wife to the Diamond Jubilee luncheon as well as to a dinner at Buckingham Palace to be hosted by Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall After his operation it was decided that Queen Sofia would travel alone and only to the Windsor Castle luncheon but now her visit has been cancelled too

In 1981 the Spanish royal couple declined an invitation to Prince Charlesrsquo wedding to Diana Princess of Wales because they planned to visit Gibraltar as part of their honeymoon

And a visit by Princess Anne to Gibraltar in 2009 sparked an official complaint from the Spanish government

The Spanish government has rejected a request from the Basque militant group ETA for talks saying it has to disband and disarm before any talks can take place

The separatist group sent a press release to the AFP news agency today addressed to ldquothe European Communityrdquo explaining that it had set up a special team to conduct a ldquodirect dialoguerdquo with the governments of Spain and France in an attempt to find ldquodefinitive solutionrdquo to the ldquoongoing conflictrdquo

But Interior Minister Jorge Fernaacutendez Diacuteaz said Spain would never negotiate with the group

ETArsquos campaign of shooting and bombing lasted more than 40 years and left some 830 people dead

In recent years the terrorist organisation

saw many of its key members arrested in Spain and France diminishing the grouprsquos strength

When it announced a ldquodefinitive endrdquo to its armed campaign on 20 October last year some 700 ETA members were in prison

Earlier this month an independent monitoring group the International Verification Commission issued a report concluding that ETA was abiding by its ceasefire and was ready for dialogue

However Mr Fernaacutendez Diacuteaz told parliament that the ldquoonly communicationrdquo expected of ETA was an announcement of its unconditional disbandment

ldquoThere is no need for a dialogue to hand over weaponsrdquo the interior minister said

FIREFIGHTERS bATTLE WILDFIRE IN NORTHEASTERN SPAIN

Firefighters backed by 13 water-dropping aircraft battled Wednesday a wind-fuelled wildfire that has ravaged swathes of of land in northeastern Spain local officials said

The fire which broke out on Tuesday near the town of Rasquera the the region of Catalonia forced the evacuation of 52 people from their homes a local emergency services spokeswoman said

Twenty-one people spent the night in a sports hall

Officials said the flames had affected 1800 hectares (4450 acres) of land

ldquoThere is still wind in the region of the blaze although gusts are not as strong as last nightrdquo the Catalan interior ministry said in a statement

Firefighters had difficulty reaching one of the flanks of the wildfire because of the rough terrain in the area

ldquoThe complexity of the terrain did not allow

firefighter vehicles to be dispatched to the area which complicated the fight against the flamesrdquo the ministry said

ldquoIn addition wind and smoke prevented the work of aircraft due to a lack of visibility making it impossible to have a good analysis of the evolution of the wildfirerdquo it added

At 10 orsquoclock on 17th May firefighters in Catalunya finally managed to put out the wildfire that has been burning for three days around the towns of Rasquera El Perelloacute Benifallet and Tivenys

The blaze has now been completely extinguished although there are still some hotspots in the heart of the affected area

Civil protection officers and firefighters are working together to dampen down the whole perimeter and ensure that it does not re-

ignite

Over the past three days the flames have razed a total of 308159 hectares of pine forest and shrubland around Rasquera (137057 ha) El Perelloacute (124879 ha) Tivenys (46212 ha) and Benifallet (01 ha)

Of this area 7628 is shrubland and the remainder split equally between pine forest and pasture

Local residents who were evacuated as a preventative measure have now been allowed home and the TV3002 which had been closed in both directions is now operating normally again Rasquera made headlines earlier this year after its residents voted in a referendum in favour of a plan to grow marijuana to pay off a crushing municipal debt

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Details have been released of the death of an Irish walker in the Barranco de Azuaje near the town of Moya on Gran Canaria on Sunday

74-year-old Thomas Willoughby was out walking with his wife in the narrow ravine to the north of the island when he fell off a ledge

The Azuaje national park has one of the islandrsquos last remaining laurel forests and is a popular spot with tourists and walkers alike

Emergency services got a call at around 2pm on Sunday telling them that a walker had fallen into the Azuaje ravine in an area with tricky access and that he needed urgent assistance

Ambulances and a helicopter were dispatched immediately to the area and Willoughby was airlifted out of the ravine and taken to a football field in nearby Moya - the closest place with a suitable landing strip Paramedics attended to him once on the ground but they could do little more than certify his death

Willoughbyrsquos death follows that of another Briton aged 78 from a heart attack whilst out walking in Morgaacuten the previous day

SMOkING bAN SPREADS TO FOOTbALL STADIuMS MONuMENTS AND bEACHES

Some beaches in the Canary Islands Barcelonarsquos football stadium and the Muralla de Aacutevila (Aacutevila Wall) have hung up lsquoNO SMOKINGrsquo signs depite the fact that Spanish law currently allows smoking in all those areas as they are outside and not enclosed

Aacutevilarsquos famous wall declared a World Heritage site is the last to join this short but ever-gowing list of outdoor places where smoking is banned as one by one local councils give into ldquopressurerdquo from the anti-smoking lobby

The idea of declaring open-air spaces ldquosmoke freerdquo is a response to public demands for greater cleanliness greater respect for the environment and raising social awareness about the health risks of smoking

There are no scientific studies that prove that passive

smoking in the open air is dangerous to onersquos health as has been proved with enclosed areas Dr Francisco Camarelles the secretary general of the National Committee for the Prevention of Nicotine Poisoning (CNPT) admits that it is difficult for the concentration of toxic particles in cigarette smoke to reach dangerous levels in the open air

However he supports a smoking ban in all public places as a way of drawing the publicrsquos attention to the dangers of tobacco ldquoHere at the CNPT we support any and all measures designed to raise social awareness and control tobacco userdquo he said

Although there is a European network of smoke-free football stadiums Camp Nou is the only stadium in Spain one where smoking is banned after the clubrsquos General

Assembly pushed through the new rule with an absolute majority in September last year

This summer visitors to the beaches in Mogaacuten a popular tourist destination in the south of Gran Canaria will find that 75 of the beaches has been reserved for non-smokers after the local council brought in new legislation in March

There is pressure to make all Spanish beaches non-smoking (or at least to have non-smoking areas on all of them) not only because of the passive smoking issues but also as a way of educating children about the risks and social acceptability of smoking and as a way of cleaning up the sand by getting rid of all the cigarette butts from the sand

SPAiN SeCUreS 30-billioN-eUro loAN to AiD loCAl goverNmeNtSThe Spanish government

has secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The loan can be extended to 35 billion euros if needed and has an interest rate of around 59 percent the finance and budget ministries said in a joint press release late on Wednesday

ldquoIn this way we have

taken the last step to ensure that cities and regions can refinance their debt and put in place the mechanism that will allow suppliers to start being paidrdquo the statement said

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

The government has promised to cut Spainrsquos public deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011

to 53 percent this year and 30 percent next year requiring a big effort by the 17 regional administrations that control key budgets

The regions are blamed for much of the overshoot last year and the government has ordered them to cut their deficits -- the shortfall of revenue to spending -- from 294 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 15 percent in 2012

Spanish municipalities and regional governments have built up heavy

debt loads following the collapse of a property bubble in 2008 that that fueled growth for over a decade

On Thursday the central government is to examine austerity plans proposed by the regions to ensure that they meet their deficit targets this year

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ONE IN FOuR SPANISH CHILDREN bETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE

AND FIVE ARE OVERWEIGHT A study by the Thao Foundation which creates

programmes to promotes healthy eating habits amongst schoolchildren across Spain has revealed that one in four children between the ages of three and five are overweight

ldquoIt is a very premature age itrsquos alarming and we need to make a massive effort to take action at an even earlier age if we are to prevent childhood obesityrdquo declared the foundationrsquos scientific director Rafael Casas in a press conference today

The report published yesterday in Barcelona is one of the most extensive ever carried out in Spain studying 38008 children between the ages of 3 and 12 and its results show that 30 of children in Spain are either overweight (217) or obese (83)

ldquoThese are percentages very similar to those recorded in the USA and we are hardly investing any money at all in preventing childhood obesity - only about 5 or 6 of the total health budgetrdquo underlined the president of the Thao Foundation Henri Garciacutea

Contrary to what was previously believed the study showed that obesity is beginning at ever younger ages with 73 of three to five year olds clinically obese with a slight reduction from the age of ten onwards with 66 of 10 to 12 year olds categorised as obese

Experts from the Thao Foundation who work closely with the Ministries of Education and Health to promote childhood health warn that far too many children are still leading very sedentary lives and that the Mediterrarean diet is not all itrsquos cracked up to be with 75 of children eating only one piece of fruit a day

rePSol SUeS ArgeNtiNA over yPF tAkeoverSpanish oil giant Repsol said

Wednesday it had filed a class action lawsuit in a New York court against Argentina after the country nationalised the companyrsquos local unit YPF

The suit was filed on Tuesday by Repsol and another YPF

shareholder US firm Texas Yale Capital a Repsol spokesman told AFP

ldquoWe are seeking compensatory damagesrdquo he said without specifying the amount in damages that the company will seek from the

government of ArgentinaArgentine President Cristina

Kirchner on May 4 signed a bill expropriating 51 percent of YPFrsquos stock from Repsol its majority shareholder arguing Repsol had failed to make agreed investments

needed to expand domestic production

Kirchner has argued that the move was justified because Argentina faces sharp rises in its bill for imported oil and Repsol has failed to make agreed investments

GREEkS PREPARE FOR ANOTHER TRIP TO THE POLLSGreece is to have another election following the failure of

last-ditch attempts to form a coalition government The Radical Left may be in a position to increase its share of the vote

A senior judge took charge of an emergency government in Athens on Wednesday With no political decision-making power Panagiotis Pikrammenos will lead the country to new elections scheduled for June 17

The next election will place different demands on the participants The political parties must finally adopt clear positions on the issues at hand and come up with pragmatic solutions according to the political scientist Manolis Kottakis in a recent television interview

In the last election voters simply closed their eyes to the urgent need for debate over the issue It is a debate Kottakis said can no longer be ignored

ldquoLast time the main focus was on the question of whether the traditional parties would be punished for the current economic disaster There was never really a factual debate about the actual problems in the countryrdquo he said

Athens-based journalist Babis Papapanayotou said the focus of the next elections will no longer be on adopting attitudes of protest and rejection of political policy In an interview with ALPHA television Papapanayotou predicted that voters will be called upon to secure the future of their country in Europe

ldquoIn the next election there will be a clear division between those on the side of Europe and the euro and those who would rather go a different wayrdquo he said

He said he expects a confrontation a between the traditional center-right parties and the leftists adding that the this time around Left is led by the radical left-wing Syriza party rather than the Socialists which could lend a sharper tone to the debate

In the last elections the Radical Left (Syriza) led by Alexis

Tsipras obtained 1678 percent of the vote and 52 seats in parliament Recent opinion polls suggest that Tsipras could come out on top in a repeat election meaning he would be in a position to lay claim to the office of prime minister

Tsiprasrsquo election manifesto promises the best of two worlds He said he wants Greece to stay in the eurozone and also plans to cancel the austerity program and suspend repayment of its debts

Election promises like these scored highly for Tsipras with angry voters and victims of the economic crisis as they felt that with the Left they were in good hands according to economist Michalis Argyrou

ldquoThe leftist partyrsquos economic program envisages new public sector jobs nationalization and all sorts of things - but no reformsrdquo the economist said ldquoThese politicians of all people who see themselves as young and dynamic are unable to come up with any alternatives and are promising their followers ideal conditions that are simply impossiblerdquo

Public opinion polls indicate that 80 percent of Greeks want to keep the euro Yet just as many believe that Greecersquos austerity program cannot be maintained in its current form because it is destroying the country at record speed Itrsquos a fear that seems to be confirmed by the latest figures from Athens in the first quarter of this year the Greek economy shrank yet again this time by more than 6 percent

Left-wing politicians are currently in the ascendant but they are also increasingly being confronted with the question of where they intend to find the money to implement their good intentions Their answers could not be more diverse Where one wants to use bank deposits for economic growth another suggests a mandatory loan from every citizen earning more than 20000 euros a year There is also talk of introducing a top income tax rate of 75 percent

needed to expand domestic production

YPF accounts for 34 percent of Argentinarsquos domestic oil production 25 percent of domestic gas production and 54 percent of domestic refining according to the Argentine Oil Institute

Repsol has said it will seek at least $10 billion (79 billion

euros) in compensation for its expropriated shares as well as international arbitration to settle the claim

Argentina counters that Repsol is leaving $9 billion in debt while in just over a decade it earned more than $157 billion most of it sent overseas and not reinvested

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If newly elected French President Francois Hollande wanted to send a signal to Berlin about establishing constructive relations he succeeded with his choice of Jean-Marc Ayrault as prime minster

Ayrault speaks German understands the political culture in Berlin and brings a wealth of knowledge as a policymaker with more than 25 years of experience in the French parliament

A long-time ally of Francersquos new Socialist Party president the 62-year-old politician is also known for his pragmatism - a quality surely to come in handy in the tough negotiations on the euro and the future of Europe that lie in the months ahead

Those talks will be tough judging by remarks Hollande made during his bruising presidential campaign Chief among them was that he would try to renegotiate the German-inspired fiscal discipline pact for Europe

Talk like that was not exactly what German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minster Wolfgang Schaumluble wanted to hear amid an escalating euro crisis

In an interview with DW shortly before the election Ayrault conceded that some French policies would change if Hollande took over as president

ldquoBalancing the budget is a priority in France but it canrsquot be the only valid economic policy in Europe otherwise the frustration with Europe would growrdquo he said ldquoThat is why we want to negotiate a new version of the current fiscal pact by adding to itrdquo

The additions would include a new strategy for growth he said adding that measures in addition to austerity did not serve only Francersquos interests but other eurozone membersrsquo as well

ldquo[Growth is] not only a question for the French itrsquos also an issue in Germany Italy and Spainrdquo he said ldquoThe crisis in Europe is not over We have to solve this problem of growth and thatrsquos what we want to discuss with Germanyrdquo

Ayrault said he saw himself as a potential bridge-builder between the two large European neighbors and key forces in the eurozone

ldquoI have good relations with my friends in the [German Social Democratic Party] and also with some in the inner circle of those currently in charge in Berlinrdquo he said in the DW interview ldquoI have long had good relations with German politicians and itrsquos important that we get to know each other if we want to work better together in the futurerdquo

In a blog on his website in early May Ayrault referred to the Franco-German ties as the ldquodriving forcerdquo of Europe

ldquoThere is no Europe without the close collaboration of our two countriesrdquo he wrote ldquoWe therefore need to reinforce this friendship with Germany but also with our other European partnersrdquo

Ayrault the son of a factory worker is expected to wield substantial power under Hollande In the run-up to the election the president said he would govern differently than his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy who was known to keep a tight rein on daily operations

Under the French constitution the prime minister is responsible for running the government and is held accountable by parliament

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Villagersrsquo suspicions were aroused when the bird a common European bee-eater was found dead in a field with a metal ring around its leg stamped ldquoIsraelrdquo

They called the police after deciding its nostrils were unusually large and may have carried a microchip fitted by Israeli intelligence for spying

It was taken to government experts for examination and declared safe

The BBCrsquos correspondent in Istanbul says the regional office of the Turkish agriculture ministry examined the colourfully plumed corpse and assured residents of the village near the city of Gaziantep that it was common practice to fit a ring to migratory birds in order to track their movements

An official at the ministry told the BBC that it took some effort to persuade local police that the little bee-eater posed no threat to national security

At one point a counterterrorism unit became involved in the caseOur correspondent says that wildly implausible conspiracy theories take root easily in

Turkey with alleged Israeli plots among the most widely believedTies between Turkey and Israel deteriorated sharply after nine Turkish pro-Palestinian

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The Olympic Flame was handed over to London on Friday 18th May

David Beckham was at the ancient Panathenaic Stadium to help collect the flame and bring it back home The historic event took place in a rain-hit sundown ceremony at the stadium in Athens venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896

The flame has been handed over to London to host the Games for the third time since the birth of the Olympics ndash in 1908 1948 and now 2012 No other city has staged the Games three times

Despite the buzz triggered by the last-minute news that the LA Galaxy star and former England skipper was flying in specially to be part of the ancient ceremony the more formal duties came down to the Princess Royal as leader of the British delegation to Athens

Both she and Karolos Papoulias the Hellenic Republic president sat in ancient thrones that are part of the stadium during the hour-long ceremony

The flame was handed to the Princess who was watched closely by other members of the official delegation including London 2012 chairman Lord Coe Olympics minister Hugh Robertson London mayor Boris Johnson Beckham and five British sporting teenagers

Each member of the British VIP delegation sheltered under blue umbrellas as they walked through the centre of the stadium to their front-row seats

Everyone from the Princess Royal to Mr Robertson was named over the loudspeakers and greeted by cheers from the crowd

There was also a chuckle from Britons in the crowd as the announcer twice insisted on introducing Beckham as Sir David Beckham

The youngsters were picked by London 2012 for displaying Olympic values During the ceremony they exchanged symbolic olive branches to the tune of John Lennonrsquos Imagine

The five who come from different national regions are from schools and colleges which are part of London 2012rsquos Get Set education network and school linking programmes run by the British Council

The Olympic Flame has been taken on a relay around the Greek mainland and

islands since it was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia last week

It has visited Crete Piraeus Thessalonica Xanthi and Larissa among other places

The torchbearers have been taking it from Olympia to the Panathenaic Stadium The Olympic flame was ldquolaid to restrdquo at the Acropolis overnight before being taken on the eighth and final day of its Greek relay -taking it to the Acropolis Museum the centre of Athens Zappeio and to the handover ceremony

A trio of world champions brought the flame safely to the stadium It arrived in the hands of rower Christina Giazitzidou and was carried by gymnast Vasilis Tsolakidis and rower Alexandra Tsiavou

Chinese gymnast Li Ning who lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Games and Greek weightlifter Pyrros Dimas were the last torchbearers in Greece

In a new symbolic move by the Hellenic Olympic Committee they were picked to represent a link between the last Olympics in Beijing with Greece as the birthplace of the institution and also the next Games in London 2012

Li Ning is the 14-time world champion who won six medals at the 1984 Olympics including three golds while Pyrros Dimas is something of a modern-day Greek sporting hero

He won Greecersquos first Olympic weightlifting gold since 1904 when he was a 20-year-old competing in the 825kg weight class at the Barcelona 1992 Games

He was on his way to winning three Olympic gold medals during his career which he ended with a bronze in front of his home crowd at the 2004 Athens Games

The image of him symbolically leaving his shoes on the platform to a standing ovation is one of the most memorable of the Games

A 70-day relay involving 8000 torchbearers covering 8000 miles will then take the flame to east Londonrsquos Olympic Stadium and the opening of the Games on July 27

The arrival of the flame on British shores will be a ldquoresounding clarion callrdquo to the worldrsquos top athletes to gather for the Games and millions of Britons have been working hard to create a great welcome

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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 18 may

The sun was shining but it was a bit breezy So it was a pretty good scoring day

We had 29 players taking part in an X x Y + Z competition

The winners were the all Swedish team of Sune Joumlnsson Marianne Liljedahl Hans Folin and Jan Ljung with a team score of 138 points

Last place and chocolates went to Alan Sly (2nd week in a row) Joan Edgington Brian Downey and Nina Taylor with a team score of 98

Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by John Woodhead with a distance of 333m

Mr President did the prize giving and also collected his chocolates to great applause

We have a match coming up against Tarleton Golf on Tuesday 12 June 2012 The entry list for this competition is on the noticeboard at the Almerimar clubhouse We encourage as many members as possible to take part and help us retain the trophy we won last year

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el eJiDoa baby only hours old was found abandoned

at the door of the kindergarten in el ejidoThe infant a girl was taken to the hospital

de poniente where it was treated by pediatricians she has been given in to the care of an

emergency foster family for a period of approximately six weeks until a decree was made stating the child to be helpless which will make it possible for her to be given for adoption it is reported that the child was found at

one orsquoclock in the afternoon by the father of one of the children attending the Centro de educacioacuten infantil Travesuras she was wrapped in a plastic bag with a note

from the person who abandoned her begging admission to a hospitalThe finder notified the policiacutea local de

el ejido who swiftly took the infant to the hospital de poniente before dehydration due to the heat of the day could set in The delegacioacuten de salud pointed out that

there is a protocol that ensures anonymity and confidentiality to mothers who can not take care of their children and which allows them to leave them at a Centro sanitario after giving birth

el eJiDoa resident of el ejido was caught with drugs

in his vehicle while trying to flee from the Guardia Civil The officers of the Guardia Civil were on

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el eJiDo29 north africans including a woman have

been rescued from a small boat intercepted in punta entinas The Guardia Civil has rescued 29 people of north african origin from a boat which was intercepted about six nautical miles from punta entinas The operation took place at about half

past seven pm The integrated external surveillance (siVe) Civil Guard (sistema integrado de Vigilancia exterior (siVe) de la Guardia Civil) was alerted to the presence of the vessel a servicio mariacutetimo patrol was launched

which rescued 28 men and one woman all adults and in good healthThe immigrants were taken to the fishing

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The first romeriacutea brotherhoods were established towards the end of the 17th century and in 1758 the brotherhood of Almonte drew up the beginnings of the set of rules that we know today According to these rules the pilgrims must follow the route either on horseback on foot or by cart and they must wear flamenco costume dress

They must accompany the Simpecado the oxcart that houses the Virgen The different brotherhoods set out from different parts of Spain especially from Andalucia and the village somehow finds room for more than a million pilgrims

A Sunday Mass is held for the multitude in El Real the site of the romeriacutea with offerings and prayers The festivities continue as the pilgrims of El Rocio form rings improvise songs or dance to the sound of a small drum usually helped along by

copious quantities of wine On the Monday at dawn the

Salto de la Reja takes place This is the privilege of the brotherhood of Almonte as they take the Virgin out of the shrine and parade her through the crowd who acclaim her as Queen of the marshes and The White Dove

Then the procession moves to the head-quarters of each of the different brother-hoods where the Salve is sung until the Virgin is finally taken away again and the festivities end

After the Rosary a solemn procession through the village begins and ends at the Hermitage at 2 or 3 am Nuestra Sentildeora del Rociacuteo is paraded before the faithful early on the Sunday morning

Once the processional banner of the Parent Brotherhood is safe in the Hermitage the culmination of EI Rociacuteo occurs - the Salto de la Verja or ldquoLeap Over the Railingsrdquo The many

young men from Almonte in the Hermitage literally leap over the iron grille railing protecting the altar and hoist the portable platform carrying the image of the Virgin on to their shoulders Then the portable platform is paraded around the whole village with a stop at most of the houses of the different brotherhoods until midday on Monday So the Virgin goes around the village for twelve long hours until she is returned to her altar and the main part of the pilgrimage ends

The pilgrimage of El Rociacuteo is an instrumental part of the history and natural surroundings of Dontildeana It is by all accounts a strange marriage between Europersquos largest pilgrimage and one of the worldrsquos most significant national parks but with seven centuries of shared tradition and legend bring together a pilgrimage brimming with spirituality and warmth

El Rocio PilgrimageEl Rocio Pilgrimage

A pilgrimAge of oxcArts And horse-drAwn wAgons thAt Allows the fAithful

to recApture the spirit of AndAluciArsquos

most fAmous romeriacuteA el rocio is without doubt the most populAr

romeriacuteA - pilgrimAge - in AndAluciA And perhAps in All of

spAin the romeriacuteA commemorAtes the mirAcle of nuestrA sentildeorA del rociacuteo

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

lsquostockrsquo of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 236 in 2012 by up to 611250 homes and they anticipate that new construction activity will begin to recover in 2013

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

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according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

our website wwwblevinsfrankscom

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

investors were spooked by a ratings downgrade of 16 spanish banks by moodyrsquos investors service although the move had been expected and an unexpected contraction in us regional factory activity reported on Thursday

sentiment has soured to the extent that an opinion poll showing Greeks are returning to the establishment parties which support the countryrsquos bailout had little impact

if they vote that way in the June 17 elections Greecersquos place in

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

above the six percent level which investors view as a pivot point that could accelerate a climb to 7 percent a cost of borrowing widely seen as unaffordable

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

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Menu del noCheplus

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1230 - 5pM booking advisable

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weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

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day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

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tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle malaga Albox monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair new Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg

painting ampdeCoRating

bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

property to rent urcal2 bed Casita furnished or

unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner

large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

300europcm inc water phone lynne on 666 281 323

LiTTLE zOO now have a

selction of young birds fOR saLEbudgies 8euro eachJava Finches 12euro

Parakeets for hand rearing

only 30euro eachdiamond finches

REady sOOnTel 647 379 795

nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

energetict able to work

to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

fielD sales representatiVe

moJacarif you enjoy

meeting business people and feel

that you can bring energy and

purpose to the role we would like to hear from you

we provideFull and on-going

traininggood working

conditionsgood package

available for the right person

Mobile phone amp expenses

Flexible hours

For just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in a

box with a photograph and will be seen by more than 35000 sol times readers

tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

Uk amp could no longer afford my kennel fees i get on well with other Dogs amp like lots of room to play DOB 010811 Come and meet me at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

In all Coastal amp Inland areas

wwwcitrushomes-spaincomcitrushomes-hqhotmailcom

Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

Hi my name is leo irsquom a labrador X and i am neutered i am a charming Boy who would be easy to train

irsquom extremely amiable and docile i have had my first VaccinationRabies and i have been micro chipped DOB 01102010 Come and meet me soon at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626 766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest En standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

stables

motorinG section

dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

wanteD

swimminG pools

TROPiCana POOLs new construction amp repairsTelephone

650 906 114

car parts

storage rooms for rent 5 square

meters to 15sqmeters

roquetas de mar urbanisation

from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

satelliteteleVision

a1 sky television systeMs

satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc

also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed

Tel dave 628 607 778

storaGe

Floor AND wAll TiliNG SPeCiAliST

call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

just a master of one

25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

LaRGE van Spain - Uk Full or half loads plus

car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

spAin - uK - spAin remoVAls

Friendly reliable serviceFully legal

special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298mobile 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcom

see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

for sale

DVlA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available

Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUYERS OF All mETAlS

Brass Copper lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold

tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

sCRap CaRs wantedTOP PRiCEs Paid

MotoRbike FoR sale suzuki Marauder vZ800cc

on spanish platesReg 2001 itv July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles vgC

3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643

uRgently ReQuiRed english amp spanish CaRavans

CaRs MotoRhoMes amp vans any Condition we ColleCt

thRoughout spain

tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits

starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone

car parts

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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AlmeriacuteAThe spokesman for the Ayuntamiento de

Almeriacutea Carlos Saacutenchez Almeria Carlos Sanchez has announced the approval of Ordenanza de Inspeccioacuten Teacutecnica de Edificaciones y Construcciones (Technical Inspection Ordinance Building and Construction)

It will be used as an instrument to improve the conservation and maintenance of city buildings in order to prevent degradation and extend their life thus improving the city as a whole

Technical inspections of buildings are required by the Law on Urban Planning of Andalucia (Law 72002 of 17 December) and the Royal Decree Law 82011 of 1 July Article 21 for inspections to be carried out on all buildings older than 50 years in all cities in Spain which have over 25000 inhabitants

AlmeriacuteAThe provincial commission program

monitoring Agricultural Employment Development (Programa de Fomento de Empleo Agrario) has been awarded 845545804 euros for the development of numerous projects aimed at generating employment and making important infrastructure improvements in the municipalities of Almeriacutea during 2012

89 municipalities in the province have been selected Moreover for the sixth consecutive year the commission has approved 180000 euros to carry out repairs and maintenance of municipally owned public schools in small towns of the province This initiative falls within the Revenue Assurance program that aims to supplement the income of temporary agricultural workers in those times of year with less agricultural activity

Since 1985 these initiatives have been activated first through the Rural Employment Plan and then the Program for Promotion of Agricultural Employment (PFEA) in municipalities where economic activity is limited It has proved very effective in ensuring a minimum income for people in these locations and to avoid the depopulation of rural areas

In the last 20 years it has been instrumental in stopping urban migration in the most disadvantaged rural areas

AlboxOver 200 people attended the

traditional lsquoDay of Cyclingrsquo in AlboxThe fifth holding of the Day of Cycling

attracted more than 200 participants of all ages It was organised by the Concejaliacutea de Deportes del Ayuntamiento de Albox in co-operation with the Club Ciclista Albojense and several sponsors including Cafeteriacutea Coliseo Bicibox and Servicios Financieros Garciacutea Trinidad

Once they had completed the planned

course the cyclists were served a delicious breakfast were given a commemorative shirt and were able to participate in various cycling events many of which were aimed specifically at children

Both the Mayor of Albox Joseacute Garciacutea and the Concejal de Deportes Tito Carrillo expressed their satisfaction about the high number of participants and the organisation of the dayrsquos activities

Joseacute Garciacutea said that lsquothe day was enjoyed in a sport that promoted a healthy life with fellowship and convivialityrsquo

The Concejal de Deportes Tito Carril stressed that lsquothe primary objective of this activity is that all residents enjoy the sport alternatives on offer which seek to encourage the habits and customs of living a totally healthy life while having fun The lsquoBicycle Dayrsquo is a sporting event which brings together children youth adults and families in an activity that features a bicycle It is clear that cycling is becoming one of the favorite sports of the citizens of Alboxrsquo

AlmeriacuteAClimate change and pollution are

increasing the number of allergy cases The XLI Annual Meeting of the Andalucian Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology (61st Reunioacuten Anual de la Sociedad Andaluza de Alergologiacutea e Inmunologiacutea Cliacutenica) will be held in Almeriacutea on 25 and 26 May in the Gran Hotel de Almeriacutea

Desertification caused by climate change pollution and insect bites especially bees are the three major current issues which will be debated by these professionals

Juan Joseacute Zapata Yeacutebenes Coordinator of the XLI Reunioacuten Anual de Alergosur said that currently allergy to the pollen of Chenopodiaceae (Salsola Kali and Albun Chaenopodium) is the third most common cause of allergies after the Olive flower and grass lsquoThe increasing desertification of the soil caused by climate change is affecting the flora of these areas and results in the raising of these pollensrsquo

Experts also say that bumblebee stings are becoming more frequent lsquoThe increase is because farmers are increasingly using bumblebees for pollination of greenhouse plants especially tomatoes zucchinis and peppersrsquo said Dr Sergia Cruz Granados

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Queen Sofia today cancelled the trip to London she had planned to make on Friday in honour of Queen Elizabethrsquos Diamond Jubilee because the Government felt it was ldquoinappropriaterdquo in the light of ongoing conflicts with Gibraltar - first the Andalusian fishing controversy and then the official visit planned by Prince Edward

Sources in the diplomatic community have confirmed that the final straw came yesterday when talks between Gibraltar Field fishermen and the Gibraltar government to try to find a solution to the fishing blockade in Algeciras Bay broke down

This political controversy was further fuelled by the announcement last week that Queen Elizabethrsquos

youngest son and his wife Sophie Countess of Wessex are planning an official visit to the Rock from June 11th to 13th

If that werenrsquot enough the British regimental band of Gibraltar has been chosen to play at the Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee celebrations

The Royal Household

limited its comments to explaining that the presence of Queen Sofia at Fridayrsquos Diamond Jubilee luncheon at Windsor Castle was now considered ldquoinappropriaterdquo given the ldquocurrent circumstancesrdquo

Last week Spainrsquos Foreign Minister Joseacute Manuel Garciacutea-Margallo summoned the British ambassador Giles Paxman in order to express his ldquodispleasure and uneaserdquo about Prince Edwardrsquos official visit to Gibraltar

Before undergoing hip surgery last month King Juan Carlos was supposed to have been travelling with his wife to the Diamond Jubilee luncheon as well as to a dinner at Buckingham Palace to be hosted by Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall After his operation it was decided that Queen Sofia would travel alone and only to the Windsor Castle luncheon but now her visit has been cancelled too

In 1981 the Spanish royal couple declined an invitation to Prince Charlesrsquo wedding to Diana Princess of Wales because they planned to visit Gibraltar as part of their honeymoon

And a visit by Princess Anne to Gibraltar in 2009 sparked an official complaint from the Spanish government

The Spanish government has rejected a request from the Basque militant group ETA for talks saying it has to disband and disarm before any talks can take place

The separatist group sent a press release to the AFP news agency today addressed to ldquothe European Communityrdquo explaining that it had set up a special team to conduct a ldquodirect dialoguerdquo with the governments of Spain and France in an attempt to find ldquodefinitive solutionrdquo to the ldquoongoing conflictrdquo

But Interior Minister Jorge Fernaacutendez Diacuteaz said Spain would never negotiate with the group

ETArsquos campaign of shooting and bombing lasted more than 40 years and left some 830 people dead

In recent years the terrorist organisation

saw many of its key members arrested in Spain and France diminishing the grouprsquos strength

When it announced a ldquodefinitive endrdquo to its armed campaign on 20 October last year some 700 ETA members were in prison

Earlier this month an independent monitoring group the International Verification Commission issued a report concluding that ETA was abiding by its ceasefire and was ready for dialogue

However Mr Fernaacutendez Diacuteaz told parliament that the ldquoonly communicationrdquo expected of ETA was an announcement of its unconditional disbandment

ldquoThere is no need for a dialogue to hand over weaponsrdquo the interior minister said

FIREFIGHTERS bATTLE WILDFIRE IN NORTHEASTERN SPAIN

Firefighters backed by 13 water-dropping aircraft battled Wednesday a wind-fuelled wildfire that has ravaged swathes of of land in northeastern Spain local officials said

The fire which broke out on Tuesday near the town of Rasquera the the region of Catalonia forced the evacuation of 52 people from their homes a local emergency services spokeswoman said

Twenty-one people spent the night in a sports hall

Officials said the flames had affected 1800 hectares (4450 acres) of land

ldquoThere is still wind in the region of the blaze although gusts are not as strong as last nightrdquo the Catalan interior ministry said in a statement

Firefighters had difficulty reaching one of the flanks of the wildfire because of the rough terrain in the area

ldquoThe complexity of the terrain did not allow

firefighter vehicles to be dispatched to the area which complicated the fight against the flamesrdquo the ministry said

ldquoIn addition wind and smoke prevented the work of aircraft due to a lack of visibility making it impossible to have a good analysis of the evolution of the wildfirerdquo it added

At 10 orsquoclock on 17th May firefighters in Catalunya finally managed to put out the wildfire that has been burning for three days around the towns of Rasquera El Perelloacute Benifallet and Tivenys

The blaze has now been completely extinguished although there are still some hotspots in the heart of the affected area

Civil protection officers and firefighters are working together to dampen down the whole perimeter and ensure that it does not re-

ignite

Over the past three days the flames have razed a total of 308159 hectares of pine forest and shrubland around Rasquera (137057 ha) El Perelloacute (124879 ha) Tivenys (46212 ha) and Benifallet (01 ha)

Of this area 7628 is shrubland and the remainder split equally between pine forest and pasture

Local residents who were evacuated as a preventative measure have now been allowed home and the TV3002 which had been closed in both directions is now operating normally again Rasquera made headlines earlier this year after its residents voted in a referendum in favour of a plan to grow marijuana to pay off a crushing municipal debt

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Details have been released of the death of an Irish walker in the Barranco de Azuaje near the town of Moya on Gran Canaria on Sunday

74-year-old Thomas Willoughby was out walking with his wife in the narrow ravine to the north of the island when he fell off a ledge

The Azuaje national park has one of the islandrsquos last remaining laurel forests and is a popular spot with tourists and walkers alike

Emergency services got a call at around 2pm on Sunday telling them that a walker had fallen into the Azuaje ravine in an area with tricky access and that he needed urgent assistance

Ambulances and a helicopter were dispatched immediately to the area and Willoughby was airlifted out of the ravine and taken to a football field in nearby Moya - the closest place with a suitable landing strip Paramedics attended to him once on the ground but they could do little more than certify his death

Willoughbyrsquos death follows that of another Briton aged 78 from a heart attack whilst out walking in Morgaacuten the previous day

SMOkING bAN SPREADS TO FOOTbALL STADIuMS MONuMENTS AND bEACHES

Some beaches in the Canary Islands Barcelonarsquos football stadium and the Muralla de Aacutevila (Aacutevila Wall) have hung up lsquoNO SMOKINGrsquo signs depite the fact that Spanish law currently allows smoking in all those areas as they are outside and not enclosed

Aacutevilarsquos famous wall declared a World Heritage site is the last to join this short but ever-gowing list of outdoor places where smoking is banned as one by one local councils give into ldquopressurerdquo from the anti-smoking lobby

The idea of declaring open-air spaces ldquosmoke freerdquo is a response to public demands for greater cleanliness greater respect for the environment and raising social awareness about the health risks of smoking

There are no scientific studies that prove that passive

smoking in the open air is dangerous to onersquos health as has been proved with enclosed areas Dr Francisco Camarelles the secretary general of the National Committee for the Prevention of Nicotine Poisoning (CNPT) admits that it is difficult for the concentration of toxic particles in cigarette smoke to reach dangerous levels in the open air

However he supports a smoking ban in all public places as a way of drawing the publicrsquos attention to the dangers of tobacco ldquoHere at the CNPT we support any and all measures designed to raise social awareness and control tobacco userdquo he said

Although there is a European network of smoke-free football stadiums Camp Nou is the only stadium in Spain one where smoking is banned after the clubrsquos General

Assembly pushed through the new rule with an absolute majority in September last year

This summer visitors to the beaches in Mogaacuten a popular tourist destination in the south of Gran Canaria will find that 75 of the beaches has been reserved for non-smokers after the local council brought in new legislation in March

There is pressure to make all Spanish beaches non-smoking (or at least to have non-smoking areas on all of them) not only because of the passive smoking issues but also as a way of educating children about the risks and social acceptability of smoking and as a way of cleaning up the sand by getting rid of all the cigarette butts from the sand

SPAiN SeCUreS 30-billioN-eUro loAN to AiD loCAl goverNmeNtSThe Spanish government

has secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The loan can be extended to 35 billion euros if needed and has an interest rate of around 59 percent the finance and budget ministries said in a joint press release late on Wednesday

ldquoIn this way we have

taken the last step to ensure that cities and regions can refinance their debt and put in place the mechanism that will allow suppliers to start being paidrdquo the statement said

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

The government has promised to cut Spainrsquos public deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011

to 53 percent this year and 30 percent next year requiring a big effort by the 17 regional administrations that control key budgets

The regions are blamed for much of the overshoot last year and the government has ordered them to cut their deficits -- the shortfall of revenue to spending -- from 294 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 15 percent in 2012

Spanish municipalities and regional governments have built up heavy

debt loads following the collapse of a property bubble in 2008 that that fueled growth for over a decade

On Thursday the central government is to examine austerity plans proposed by the regions to ensure that they meet their deficit targets this year

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ONE IN FOuR SPANISH CHILDREN bETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE

AND FIVE ARE OVERWEIGHT A study by the Thao Foundation which creates

programmes to promotes healthy eating habits amongst schoolchildren across Spain has revealed that one in four children between the ages of three and five are overweight

ldquoIt is a very premature age itrsquos alarming and we need to make a massive effort to take action at an even earlier age if we are to prevent childhood obesityrdquo declared the foundationrsquos scientific director Rafael Casas in a press conference today

The report published yesterday in Barcelona is one of the most extensive ever carried out in Spain studying 38008 children between the ages of 3 and 12 and its results show that 30 of children in Spain are either overweight (217) or obese (83)

ldquoThese are percentages very similar to those recorded in the USA and we are hardly investing any money at all in preventing childhood obesity - only about 5 or 6 of the total health budgetrdquo underlined the president of the Thao Foundation Henri Garciacutea

Contrary to what was previously believed the study showed that obesity is beginning at ever younger ages with 73 of three to five year olds clinically obese with a slight reduction from the age of ten onwards with 66 of 10 to 12 year olds categorised as obese

Experts from the Thao Foundation who work closely with the Ministries of Education and Health to promote childhood health warn that far too many children are still leading very sedentary lives and that the Mediterrarean diet is not all itrsquos cracked up to be with 75 of children eating only one piece of fruit a day

rePSol SUeS ArgeNtiNA over yPF tAkeoverSpanish oil giant Repsol said

Wednesday it had filed a class action lawsuit in a New York court against Argentina after the country nationalised the companyrsquos local unit YPF

The suit was filed on Tuesday by Repsol and another YPF

shareholder US firm Texas Yale Capital a Repsol spokesman told AFP

ldquoWe are seeking compensatory damagesrdquo he said without specifying the amount in damages that the company will seek from the

government of ArgentinaArgentine President Cristina

Kirchner on May 4 signed a bill expropriating 51 percent of YPFrsquos stock from Repsol its majority shareholder arguing Repsol had failed to make agreed investments

needed to expand domestic production

Kirchner has argued that the move was justified because Argentina faces sharp rises in its bill for imported oil and Repsol has failed to make agreed investments

GREEkS PREPARE FOR ANOTHER TRIP TO THE POLLSGreece is to have another election following the failure of

last-ditch attempts to form a coalition government The Radical Left may be in a position to increase its share of the vote

A senior judge took charge of an emergency government in Athens on Wednesday With no political decision-making power Panagiotis Pikrammenos will lead the country to new elections scheduled for June 17

The next election will place different demands on the participants The political parties must finally adopt clear positions on the issues at hand and come up with pragmatic solutions according to the political scientist Manolis Kottakis in a recent television interview

In the last election voters simply closed their eyes to the urgent need for debate over the issue It is a debate Kottakis said can no longer be ignored

ldquoLast time the main focus was on the question of whether the traditional parties would be punished for the current economic disaster There was never really a factual debate about the actual problems in the countryrdquo he said

Athens-based journalist Babis Papapanayotou said the focus of the next elections will no longer be on adopting attitudes of protest and rejection of political policy In an interview with ALPHA television Papapanayotou predicted that voters will be called upon to secure the future of their country in Europe

ldquoIn the next election there will be a clear division between those on the side of Europe and the euro and those who would rather go a different wayrdquo he said

He said he expects a confrontation a between the traditional center-right parties and the leftists adding that the this time around Left is led by the radical left-wing Syriza party rather than the Socialists which could lend a sharper tone to the debate

In the last elections the Radical Left (Syriza) led by Alexis

Tsipras obtained 1678 percent of the vote and 52 seats in parliament Recent opinion polls suggest that Tsipras could come out on top in a repeat election meaning he would be in a position to lay claim to the office of prime minister

Tsiprasrsquo election manifesto promises the best of two worlds He said he wants Greece to stay in the eurozone and also plans to cancel the austerity program and suspend repayment of its debts

Election promises like these scored highly for Tsipras with angry voters and victims of the economic crisis as they felt that with the Left they were in good hands according to economist Michalis Argyrou

ldquoThe leftist partyrsquos economic program envisages new public sector jobs nationalization and all sorts of things - but no reformsrdquo the economist said ldquoThese politicians of all people who see themselves as young and dynamic are unable to come up with any alternatives and are promising their followers ideal conditions that are simply impossiblerdquo

Public opinion polls indicate that 80 percent of Greeks want to keep the euro Yet just as many believe that Greecersquos austerity program cannot be maintained in its current form because it is destroying the country at record speed Itrsquos a fear that seems to be confirmed by the latest figures from Athens in the first quarter of this year the Greek economy shrank yet again this time by more than 6 percent

Left-wing politicians are currently in the ascendant but they are also increasingly being confronted with the question of where they intend to find the money to implement their good intentions Their answers could not be more diverse Where one wants to use bank deposits for economic growth another suggests a mandatory loan from every citizen earning more than 20000 euros a year There is also talk of introducing a top income tax rate of 75 percent

needed to expand domestic production

YPF accounts for 34 percent of Argentinarsquos domestic oil production 25 percent of domestic gas production and 54 percent of domestic refining according to the Argentine Oil Institute

Repsol has said it will seek at least $10 billion (79 billion

euros) in compensation for its expropriated shares as well as international arbitration to settle the claim

Argentina counters that Repsol is leaving $9 billion in debt while in just over a decade it earned more than $157 billion most of it sent overseas and not reinvested

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If newly elected French President Francois Hollande wanted to send a signal to Berlin about establishing constructive relations he succeeded with his choice of Jean-Marc Ayrault as prime minster

Ayrault speaks German understands the political culture in Berlin and brings a wealth of knowledge as a policymaker with more than 25 years of experience in the French parliament

A long-time ally of Francersquos new Socialist Party president the 62-year-old politician is also known for his pragmatism - a quality surely to come in handy in the tough negotiations on the euro and the future of Europe that lie in the months ahead

Those talks will be tough judging by remarks Hollande made during his bruising presidential campaign Chief among them was that he would try to renegotiate the German-inspired fiscal discipline pact for Europe

Talk like that was not exactly what German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minster Wolfgang Schaumluble wanted to hear amid an escalating euro crisis

In an interview with DW shortly before the election Ayrault conceded that some French policies would change if Hollande took over as president

ldquoBalancing the budget is a priority in France but it canrsquot be the only valid economic policy in Europe otherwise the frustration with Europe would growrdquo he said ldquoThat is why we want to negotiate a new version of the current fiscal pact by adding to itrdquo

The additions would include a new strategy for growth he said adding that measures in addition to austerity did not serve only Francersquos interests but other eurozone membersrsquo as well

ldquo[Growth is] not only a question for the French itrsquos also an issue in Germany Italy and Spainrdquo he said ldquoThe crisis in Europe is not over We have to solve this problem of growth and thatrsquos what we want to discuss with Germanyrdquo

Ayrault said he saw himself as a potential bridge-builder between the two large European neighbors and key forces in the eurozone

ldquoI have good relations with my friends in the [German Social Democratic Party] and also with some in the inner circle of those currently in charge in Berlinrdquo he said in the DW interview ldquoI have long had good relations with German politicians and itrsquos important that we get to know each other if we want to work better together in the futurerdquo

In a blog on his website in early May Ayrault referred to the Franco-German ties as the ldquodriving forcerdquo of Europe

ldquoThere is no Europe without the close collaboration of our two countriesrdquo he wrote ldquoWe therefore need to reinforce this friendship with Germany but also with our other European partnersrdquo

Ayrault the son of a factory worker is expected to wield substantial power under Hollande In the run-up to the election the president said he would govern differently than his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy who was known to keep a tight rein on daily operations

Under the French constitution the prime minister is responsible for running the government and is held accountable by parliament

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A migratory bird has caused alarm in a village in south-eastern Turkey after locals mistook it for an Israeli spy

Villagersrsquo suspicions were aroused when the bird a common European bee-eater was found dead in a field with a metal ring around its leg stamped ldquoIsraelrdquo

They called the police after deciding its nostrils were unusually large and may have carried a microchip fitted by Israeli intelligence for spying

It was taken to government experts for examination and declared safe

The BBCrsquos correspondent in Istanbul says the regional office of the Turkish agriculture ministry examined the colourfully plumed corpse and assured residents of the village near the city of Gaziantep that it was common practice to fit a ring to migratory birds in order to track their movements

An official at the ministry told the BBC that it took some effort to persuade local police that the little bee-eater posed no threat to national security

At one point a counterterrorism unit became involved in the caseOur correspondent says that wildly implausible conspiracy theories take root easily in

Turkey with alleged Israeli plots among the most widely believedTies between Turkey and Israel deteriorated sharply after nine Turkish pro-Palestinian

Islamic activists died in a raid by Israeli security forces on a boat trying to break the blockade on Gaza two years ago

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The Olympic Flame was handed over to London on Friday 18th May

David Beckham was at the ancient Panathenaic Stadium to help collect the flame and bring it back home The historic event took place in a rain-hit sundown ceremony at the stadium in Athens venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896

The flame has been handed over to London to host the Games for the third time since the birth of the Olympics ndash in 1908 1948 and now 2012 No other city has staged the Games three times

Despite the buzz triggered by the last-minute news that the LA Galaxy star and former England skipper was flying in specially to be part of the ancient ceremony the more formal duties came down to the Princess Royal as leader of the British delegation to Athens

Both she and Karolos Papoulias the Hellenic Republic president sat in ancient thrones that are part of the stadium during the hour-long ceremony

The flame was handed to the Princess who was watched closely by other members of the official delegation including London 2012 chairman Lord Coe Olympics minister Hugh Robertson London mayor Boris Johnson Beckham and five British sporting teenagers

Each member of the British VIP delegation sheltered under blue umbrellas as they walked through the centre of the stadium to their front-row seats

Everyone from the Princess Royal to Mr Robertson was named over the loudspeakers and greeted by cheers from the crowd

There was also a chuckle from Britons in the crowd as the announcer twice insisted on introducing Beckham as Sir David Beckham

The youngsters were picked by London 2012 for displaying Olympic values During the ceremony they exchanged symbolic olive branches to the tune of John Lennonrsquos Imagine

The five who come from different national regions are from schools and colleges which are part of London 2012rsquos Get Set education network and school linking programmes run by the British Council

The Olympic Flame has been taken on a relay around the Greek mainland and

islands since it was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia last week

It has visited Crete Piraeus Thessalonica Xanthi and Larissa among other places

The torchbearers have been taking it from Olympia to the Panathenaic Stadium The Olympic flame was ldquolaid to restrdquo at the Acropolis overnight before being taken on the eighth and final day of its Greek relay -taking it to the Acropolis Museum the centre of Athens Zappeio and to the handover ceremony

A trio of world champions brought the flame safely to the stadium It arrived in the hands of rower Christina Giazitzidou and was carried by gymnast Vasilis Tsolakidis and rower Alexandra Tsiavou

Chinese gymnast Li Ning who lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Games and Greek weightlifter Pyrros Dimas were the last torchbearers in Greece

In a new symbolic move by the Hellenic Olympic Committee they were picked to represent a link between the last Olympics in Beijing with Greece as the birthplace of the institution and also the next Games in London 2012

Li Ning is the 14-time world champion who won six medals at the 1984 Olympics including three golds while Pyrros Dimas is something of a modern-day Greek sporting hero

He won Greecersquos first Olympic weightlifting gold since 1904 when he was a 20-year-old competing in the 825kg weight class at the Barcelona 1992 Games

He was on his way to winning three Olympic gold medals during his career which he ended with a bronze in front of his home crowd at the 2004 Athens Games

The image of him symbolically leaving his shoes on the platform to a standing ovation is one of the most memorable of the Games

A 70-day relay involving 8000 torchbearers covering 8000 miles will then take the flame to east Londonrsquos Olympic Stadium and the opening of the Games on July 27

The arrival of the flame on British shores will be a ldquoresounding clarion callrdquo to the worldrsquos top athletes to gather for the Games and millions of Britons have been working hard to create a great welcome

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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 18 may

The sun was shining but it was a bit breezy So it was a pretty good scoring day

We had 29 players taking part in an X x Y + Z competition

The winners were the all Swedish team of Sune Joumlnsson Marianne Liljedahl Hans Folin and Jan Ljung with a team score of 138 points

Last place and chocolates went to Alan Sly (2nd week in a row) Joan Edgington Brian Downey and Nina Taylor with a team score of 98

Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by John Woodhead with a distance of 333m

Mr President did the prize giving and also collected his chocolates to great applause

We have a match coming up against Tarleton Golf on Tuesday 12 June 2012 The entry list for this competition is on the noticeboard at the Almerimar clubhouse We encourage as many members as possible to take part and help us retain the trophy we won last year

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el eJiDoa baby only hours old was found abandoned

at the door of the kindergarten in el ejidoThe infant a girl was taken to the hospital

de poniente where it was treated by pediatricians she has been given in to the care of an

emergency foster family for a period of approximately six weeks until a decree was made stating the child to be helpless which will make it possible for her to be given for adoption it is reported that the child was found at

one orsquoclock in the afternoon by the father of one of the children attending the Centro de educacioacuten infantil Travesuras she was wrapped in a plastic bag with a note

from the person who abandoned her begging admission to a hospitalThe finder notified the policiacutea local de

el ejido who swiftly took the infant to the hospital de poniente before dehydration due to the heat of the day could set in The delegacioacuten de salud pointed out that

there is a protocol that ensures anonymity and confidentiality to mothers who can not take care of their children and which allows them to leave them at a Centro sanitario after giving birth

el eJiDoa resident of el ejido was caught with drugs

in his vehicle while trying to flee from the Guardia Civil The officers of the Guardia Civil were on

routine patrol in balerma when they noticed s a 41 a resident of el ejido trying to avoid them by leaving abruptly in a vehicle The officers stopped his vehicle upon which

he showed clear signs of nervousness so that the officers proceeded with a search of his vehicle The search yielded 120euro in 5 and 10 euro notes and hidden in the well of the vehicle were 14 doses of hashish and a bag containing with three small bags of marijuana prepared for sale The officers then arrested s a who has previous arrests for various

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The first romeriacutea brotherhoods were established towards the end of the 17th century and in 1758 the brotherhood of Almonte drew up the beginnings of the set of rules that we know today According to these rules the pilgrims must follow the route either on horseback on foot or by cart and they must wear flamenco costume dress

They must accompany the Simpecado the oxcart that houses the Virgen The different brotherhoods set out from different parts of Spain especially from Andalucia and the village somehow finds room for more than a million pilgrims

A Sunday Mass is held for the multitude in El Real the site of the romeriacutea with offerings and prayers The festivities continue as the pilgrims of El Rocio form rings improvise songs or dance to the sound of a small drum usually helped along by

copious quantities of wine On the Monday at dawn the

Salto de la Reja takes place This is the privilege of the brotherhood of Almonte as they take the Virgin out of the shrine and parade her through the crowd who acclaim her as Queen of the marshes and The White Dove

Then the procession moves to the head-quarters of each of the different brother-hoods where the Salve is sung until the Virgin is finally taken away again and the festivities end

After the Rosary a solemn procession through the village begins and ends at the Hermitage at 2 or 3 am Nuestra Sentildeora del Rociacuteo is paraded before the faithful early on the Sunday morning

Once the processional banner of the Parent Brotherhood is safe in the Hermitage the culmination of EI Rociacuteo occurs - the Salto de la Verja or ldquoLeap Over the Railingsrdquo The many

young men from Almonte in the Hermitage literally leap over the iron grille railing protecting the altar and hoist the portable platform carrying the image of the Virgin on to their shoulders Then the portable platform is paraded around the whole village with a stop at most of the houses of the different brotherhoods until midday on Monday So the Virgin goes around the village for twelve long hours until she is returned to her altar and the main part of the pilgrimage ends

The pilgrimage of El Rociacuteo is an instrumental part of the history and natural surroundings of Dontildeana It is by all accounts a strange marriage between Europersquos largest pilgrimage and one of the worldrsquos most significant national parks but with seven centuries of shared tradition and legend bring together a pilgrimage brimming with spirituality and warmth

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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Apply your moisturiser with uVA protection and an

SPF15 each morningWait for your sunscreen moisturiser to dry then

apply your make upWear sunglasses to protect

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Wear a hat and avoid the hot midday sun from 11

- 3pmDrink plenty of water and

use an antioxidant rich after sun product at night

vogUersquoS FAShioN eDitorS CAllS For lsquoheAlthyrsquo boDy imAge

Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

lsquostockrsquo of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 236 in 2012 by up to 611250 homes and they anticipate that new construction activity will begin to recover in 2013

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

17SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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OLV508 SORBaS La huELga

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

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according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

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president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

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Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

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down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

ldquobeHinD eVery Great man is a woman rollinG Her eyesrdquo

Jim carrey

27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

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including all types of palm trees

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tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

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in the

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634 315 730

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within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

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n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

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welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

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my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

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ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

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the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

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considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

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WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

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609 199 394

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tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

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your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

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Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

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brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

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FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

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bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

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bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

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only 30euro eachdiamond finches

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are yout confident amp

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to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

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we provideFull and on-going

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tel paulette for more information on how to

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Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

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Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

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34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

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650 906 114

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from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

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call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

just a master of one

25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

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car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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people CaRRieR

oR Mini bus wanted to buy

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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types

of plant machinery any age any condition

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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750euro + transfer fee Tel 950 064 797

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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD

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JT METALRECYCLING

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has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements

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Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale

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tel 662 244 199

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

in these turbulent times all extra marketing Findmeahome can do to help owners sell their properties must be a good thing We have a Facebook page and all readers are invited to visit it and like our page httpswwwfacebookcomfindmeahome

there is a frog in my pool

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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Queen Sofia today cancelled the trip to London she had planned to make on Friday in honour of Queen Elizabethrsquos Diamond Jubilee because the Government felt it was ldquoinappropriaterdquo in the light of ongoing conflicts with Gibraltar - first the Andalusian fishing controversy and then the official visit planned by Prince Edward

Sources in the diplomatic community have confirmed that the final straw came yesterday when talks between Gibraltar Field fishermen and the Gibraltar government to try to find a solution to the fishing blockade in Algeciras Bay broke down

This political controversy was further fuelled by the announcement last week that Queen Elizabethrsquos

youngest son and his wife Sophie Countess of Wessex are planning an official visit to the Rock from June 11th to 13th

If that werenrsquot enough the British regimental band of Gibraltar has been chosen to play at the Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee celebrations

The Royal Household

limited its comments to explaining that the presence of Queen Sofia at Fridayrsquos Diamond Jubilee luncheon at Windsor Castle was now considered ldquoinappropriaterdquo given the ldquocurrent circumstancesrdquo

Last week Spainrsquos Foreign Minister Joseacute Manuel Garciacutea-Margallo summoned the British ambassador Giles Paxman in order to express his ldquodispleasure and uneaserdquo about Prince Edwardrsquos official visit to Gibraltar

Before undergoing hip surgery last month King Juan Carlos was supposed to have been travelling with his wife to the Diamond Jubilee luncheon as well as to a dinner at Buckingham Palace to be hosted by Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall After his operation it was decided that Queen Sofia would travel alone and only to the Windsor Castle luncheon but now her visit has been cancelled too

In 1981 the Spanish royal couple declined an invitation to Prince Charlesrsquo wedding to Diana Princess of Wales because they planned to visit Gibraltar as part of their honeymoon

And a visit by Princess Anne to Gibraltar in 2009 sparked an official complaint from the Spanish government

The Spanish government has rejected a request from the Basque militant group ETA for talks saying it has to disband and disarm before any talks can take place

The separatist group sent a press release to the AFP news agency today addressed to ldquothe European Communityrdquo explaining that it had set up a special team to conduct a ldquodirect dialoguerdquo with the governments of Spain and France in an attempt to find ldquodefinitive solutionrdquo to the ldquoongoing conflictrdquo

But Interior Minister Jorge Fernaacutendez Diacuteaz said Spain would never negotiate with the group

ETArsquos campaign of shooting and bombing lasted more than 40 years and left some 830 people dead

In recent years the terrorist organisation

saw many of its key members arrested in Spain and France diminishing the grouprsquos strength

When it announced a ldquodefinitive endrdquo to its armed campaign on 20 October last year some 700 ETA members were in prison

Earlier this month an independent monitoring group the International Verification Commission issued a report concluding that ETA was abiding by its ceasefire and was ready for dialogue

However Mr Fernaacutendez Diacuteaz told parliament that the ldquoonly communicationrdquo expected of ETA was an announcement of its unconditional disbandment

ldquoThere is no need for a dialogue to hand over weaponsrdquo the interior minister said

FIREFIGHTERS bATTLE WILDFIRE IN NORTHEASTERN SPAIN

Firefighters backed by 13 water-dropping aircraft battled Wednesday a wind-fuelled wildfire that has ravaged swathes of of land in northeastern Spain local officials said

The fire which broke out on Tuesday near the town of Rasquera the the region of Catalonia forced the evacuation of 52 people from their homes a local emergency services spokeswoman said

Twenty-one people spent the night in a sports hall

Officials said the flames had affected 1800 hectares (4450 acres) of land

ldquoThere is still wind in the region of the blaze although gusts are not as strong as last nightrdquo the Catalan interior ministry said in a statement

Firefighters had difficulty reaching one of the flanks of the wildfire because of the rough terrain in the area

ldquoThe complexity of the terrain did not allow

firefighter vehicles to be dispatched to the area which complicated the fight against the flamesrdquo the ministry said

ldquoIn addition wind and smoke prevented the work of aircraft due to a lack of visibility making it impossible to have a good analysis of the evolution of the wildfirerdquo it added

At 10 orsquoclock on 17th May firefighters in Catalunya finally managed to put out the wildfire that has been burning for three days around the towns of Rasquera El Perelloacute Benifallet and Tivenys

The blaze has now been completely extinguished although there are still some hotspots in the heart of the affected area

Civil protection officers and firefighters are working together to dampen down the whole perimeter and ensure that it does not re-

ignite

Over the past three days the flames have razed a total of 308159 hectares of pine forest and shrubland around Rasquera (137057 ha) El Perelloacute (124879 ha) Tivenys (46212 ha) and Benifallet (01 ha)

Of this area 7628 is shrubland and the remainder split equally between pine forest and pasture

Local residents who were evacuated as a preventative measure have now been allowed home and the TV3002 which had been closed in both directions is now operating normally again Rasquera made headlines earlier this year after its residents voted in a referendum in favour of a plan to grow marijuana to pay off a crushing municipal debt

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Details have been released of the death of an Irish walker in the Barranco de Azuaje near the town of Moya on Gran Canaria on Sunday

74-year-old Thomas Willoughby was out walking with his wife in the narrow ravine to the north of the island when he fell off a ledge

The Azuaje national park has one of the islandrsquos last remaining laurel forests and is a popular spot with tourists and walkers alike

Emergency services got a call at around 2pm on Sunday telling them that a walker had fallen into the Azuaje ravine in an area with tricky access and that he needed urgent assistance

Ambulances and a helicopter were dispatched immediately to the area and Willoughby was airlifted out of the ravine and taken to a football field in nearby Moya - the closest place with a suitable landing strip Paramedics attended to him once on the ground but they could do little more than certify his death

Willoughbyrsquos death follows that of another Briton aged 78 from a heart attack whilst out walking in Morgaacuten the previous day

SMOkING bAN SPREADS TO FOOTbALL STADIuMS MONuMENTS AND bEACHES

Some beaches in the Canary Islands Barcelonarsquos football stadium and the Muralla de Aacutevila (Aacutevila Wall) have hung up lsquoNO SMOKINGrsquo signs depite the fact that Spanish law currently allows smoking in all those areas as they are outside and not enclosed

Aacutevilarsquos famous wall declared a World Heritage site is the last to join this short but ever-gowing list of outdoor places where smoking is banned as one by one local councils give into ldquopressurerdquo from the anti-smoking lobby

The idea of declaring open-air spaces ldquosmoke freerdquo is a response to public demands for greater cleanliness greater respect for the environment and raising social awareness about the health risks of smoking

There are no scientific studies that prove that passive

smoking in the open air is dangerous to onersquos health as has been proved with enclosed areas Dr Francisco Camarelles the secretary general of the National Committee for the Prevention of Nicotine Poisoning (CNPT) admits that it is difficult for the concentration of toxic particles in cigarette smoke to reach dangerous levels in the open air

However he supports a smoking ban in all public places as a way of drawing the publicrsquos attention to the dangers of tobacco ldquoHere at the CNPT we support any and all measures designed to raise social awareness and control tobacco userdquo he said

Although there is a European network of smoke-free football stadiums Camp Nou is the only stadium in Spain one where smoking is banned after the clubrsquos General

Assembly pushed through the new rule with an absolute majority in September last year

This summer visitors to the beaches in Mogaacuten a popular tourist destination in the south of Gran Canaria will find that 75 of the beaches has been reserved for non-smokers after the local council brought in new legislation in March

There is pressure to make all Spanish beaches non-smoking (or at least to have non-smoking areas on all of them) not only because of the passive smoking issues but also as a way of educating children about the risks and social acceptability of smoking and as a way of cleaning up the sand by getting rid of all the cigarette butts from the sand

SPAiN SeCUreS 30-billioN-eUro loAN to AiD loCAl goverNmeNtSThe Spanish government

has secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The loan can be extended to 35 billion euros if needed and has an interest rate of around 59 percent the finance and budget ministries said in a joint press release late on Wednesday

ldquoIn this way we have

taken the last step to ensure that cities and regions can refinance their debt and put in place the mechanism that will allow suppliers to start being paidrdquo the statement said

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

The government has promised to cut Spainrsquos public deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011

to 53 percent this year and 30 percent next year requiring a big effort by the 17 regional administrations that control key budgets

The regions are blamed for much of the overshoot last year and the government has ordered them to cut their deficits -- the shortfall of revenue to spending -- from 294 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 15 percent in 2012

Spanish municipalities and regional governments have built up heavy

debt loads following the collapse of a property bubble in 2008 that that fueled growth for over a decade

On Thursday the central government is to examine austerity plans proposed by the regions to ensure that they meet their deficit targets this year

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ONE IN FOuR SPANISH CHILDREN bETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE

AND FIVE ARE OVERWEIGHT A study by the Thao Foundation which creates

programmes to promotes healthy eating habits amongst schoolchildren across Spain has revealed that one in four children between the ages of three and five are overweight

ldquoIt is a very premature age itrsquos alarming and we need to make a massive effort to take action at an even earlier age if we are to prevent childhood obesityrdquo declared the foundationrsquos scientific director Rafael Casas in a press conference today

The report published yesterday in Barcelona is one of the most extensive ever carried out in Spain studying 38008 children between the ages of 3 and 12 and its results show that 30 of children in Spain are either overweight (217) or obese (83)

ldquoThese are percentages very similar to those recorded in the USA and we are hardly investing any money at all in preventing childhood obesity - only about 5 or 6 of the total health budgetrdquo underlined the president of the Thao Foundation Henri Garciacutea

Contrary to what was previously believed the study showed that obesity is beginning at ever younger ages with 73 of three to five year olds clinically obese with a slight reduction from the age of ten onwards with 66 of 10 to 12 year olds categorised as obese

Experts from the Thao Foundation who work closely with the Ministries of Education and Health to promote childhood health warn that far too many children are still leading very sedentary lives and that the Mediterrarean diet is not all itrsquos cracked up to be with 75 of children eating only one piece of fruit a day

rePSol SUeS ArgeNtiNA over yPF tAkeoverSpanish oil giant Repsol said

Wednesday it had filed a class action lawsuit in a New York court against Argentina after the country nationalised the companyrsquos local unit YPF

The suit was filed on Tuesday by Repsol and another YPF

shareholder US firm Texas Yale Capital a Repsol spokesman told AFP

ldquoWe are seeking compensatory damagesrdquo he said without specifying the amount in damages that the company will seek from the

government of ArgentinaArgentine President Cristina

Kirchner on May 4 signed a bill expropriating 51 percent of YPFrsquos stock from Repsol its majority shareholder arguing Repsol had failed to make agreed investments

needed to expand domestic production

Kirchner has argued that the move was justified because Argentina faces sharp rises in its bill for imported oil and Repsol has failed to make agreed investments

GREEkS PREPARE FOR ANOTHER TRIP TO THE POLLSGreece is to have another election following the failure of

last-ditch attempts to form a coalition government The Radical Left may be in a position to increase its share of the vote

A senior judge took charge of an emergency government in Athens on Wednesday With no political decision-making power Panagiotis Pikrammenos will lead the country to new elections scheduled for June 17

The next election will place different demands on the participants The political parties must finally adopt clear positions on the issues at hand and come up with pragmatic solutions according to the political scientist Manolis Kottakis in a recent television interview

In the last election voters simply closed their eyes to the urgent need for debate over the issue It is a debate Kottakis said can no longer be ignored

ldquoLast time the main focus was on the question of whether the traditional parties would be punished for the current economic disaster There was never really a factual debate about the actual problems in the countryrdquo he said

Athens-based journalist Babis Papapanayotou said the focus of the next elections will no longer be on adopting attitudes of protest and rejection of political policy In an interview with ALPHA television Papapanayotou predicted that voters will be called upon to secure the future of their country in Europe

ldquoIn the next election there will be a clear division between those on the side of Europe and the euro and those who would rather go a different wayrdquo he said

He said he expects a confrontation a between the traditional center-right parties and the leftists adding that the this time around Left is led by the radical left-wing Syriza party rather than the Socialists which could lend a sharper tone to the debate

In the last elections the Radical Left (Syriza) led by Alexis

Tsipras obtained 1678 percent of the vote and 52 seats in parliament Recent opinion polls suggest that Tsipras could come out on top in a repeat election meaning he would be in a position to lay claim to the office of prime minister

Tsiprasrsquo election manifesto promises the best of two worlds He said he wants Greece to stay in the eurozone and also plans to cancel the austerity program and suspend repayment of its debts

Election promises like these scored highly for Tsipras with angry voters and victims of the economic crisis as they felt that with the Left they were in good hands according to economist Michalis Argyrou

ldquoThe leftist partyrsquos economic program envisages new public sector jobs nationalization and all sorts of things - but no reformsrdquo the economist said ldquoThese politicians of all people who see themselves as young and dynamic are unable to come up with any alternatives and are promising their followers ideal conditions that are simply impossiblerdquo

Public opinion polls indicate that 80 percent of Greeks want to keep the euro Yet just as many believe that Greecersquos austerity program cannot be maintained in its current form because it is destroying the country at record speed Itrsquos a fear that seems to be confirmed by the latest figures from Athens in the first quarter of this year the Greek economy shrank yet again this time by more than 6 percent

Left-wing politicians are currently in the ascendant but they are also increasingly being confronted with the question of where they intend to find the money to implement their good intentions Their answers could not be more diverse Where one wants to use bank deposits for economic growth another suggests a mandatory loan from every citizen earning more than 20000 euros a year There is also talk of introducing a top income tax rate of 75 percent

needed to expand domestic production

YPF accounts for 34 percent of Argentinarsquos domestic oil production 25 percent of domestic gas production and 54 percent of domestic refining according to the Argentine Oil Institute

Repsol has said it will seek at least $10 billion (79 billion

euros) in compensation for its expropriated shares as well as international arbitration to settle the claim

Argentina counters that Repsol is leaving $9 billion in debt while in just over a decade it earned more than $157 billion most of it sent overseas and not reinvested

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If newly elected French President Francois Hollande wanted to send a signal to Berlin about establishing constructive relations he succeeded with his choice of Jean-Marc Ayrault as prime minster

Ayrault speaks German understands the political culture in Berlin and brings a wealth of knowledge as a policymaker with more than 25 years of experience in the French parliament

A long-time ally of Francersquos new Socialist Party president the 62-year-old politician is also known for his pragmatism - a quality surely to come in handy in the tough negotiations on the euro and the future of Europe that lie in the months ahead

Those talks will be tough judging by remarks Hollande made during his bruising presidential campaign Chief among them was that he would try to renegotiate the German-inspired fiscal discipline pact for Europe

Talk like that was not exactly what German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minster Wolfgang Schaumluble wanted to hear amid an escalating euro crisis

In an interview with DW shortly before the election Ayrault conceded that some French policies would change if Hollande took over as president

ldquoBalancing the budget is a priority in France but it canrsquot be the only valid economic policy in Europe otherwise the frustration with Europe would growrdquo he said ldquoThat is why we want to negotiate a new version of the current fiscal pact by adding to itrdquo

The additions would include a new strategy for growth he said adding that measures in addition to austerity did not serve only Francersquos interests but other eurozone membersrsquo as well

ldquo[Growth is] not only a question for the French itrsquos also an issue in Germany Italy and Spainrdquo he said ldquoThe crisis in Europe is not over We have to solve this problem of growth and thatrsquos what we want to discuss with Germanyrdquo

Ayrault said he saw himself as a potential bridge-builder between the two large European neighbors and key forces in the eurozone

ldquoI have good relations with my friends in the [German Social Democratic Party] and also with some in the inner circle of those currently in charge in Berlinrdquo he said in the DW interview ldquoI have long had good relations with German politicians and itrsquos important that we get to know each other if we want to work better together in the futurerdquo

In a blog on his website in early May Ayrault referred to the Franco-German ties as the ldquodriving forcerdquo of Europe

ldquoThere is no Europe without the close collaboration of our two countriesrdquo he wrote ldquoWe therefore need to reinforce this friendship with Germany but also with our other European partnersrdquo

Ayrault the son of a factory worker is expected to wield substantial power under Hollande In the run-up to the election the president said he would govern differently than his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy who was known to keep a tight rein on daily operations

Under the French constitution the prime minister is responsible for running the government and is held accountable by parliament

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Villagersrsquo suspicions were aroused when the bird a common European bee-eater was found dead in a field with a metal ring around its leg stamped ldquoIsraelrdquo

They called the police after deciding its nostrils were unusually large and may have carried a microchip fitted by Israeli intelligence for spying

It was taken to government experts for examination and declared safe

The BBCrsquos correspondent in Istanbul says the regional office of the Turkish agriculture ministry examined the colourfully plumed corpse and assured residents of the village near the city of Gaziantep that it was common practice to fit a ring to migratory birds in order to track their movements

An official at the ministry told the BBC that it took some effort to persuade local police that the little bee-eater posed no threat to national security

At one point a counterterrorism unit became involved in the caseOur correspondent says that wildly implausible conspiracy theories take root easily in

Turkey with alleged Israeli plots among the most widely believedTies between Turkey and Israel deteriorated sharply after nine Turkish pro-Palestinian

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The Olympic Flame was handed over to London on Friday 18th May

David Beckham was at the ancient Panathenaic Stadium to help collect the flame and bring it back home The historic event took place in a rain-hit sundown ceremony at the stadium in Athens venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896

The flame has been handed over to London to host the Games for the third time since the birth of the Olympics ndash in 1908 1948 and now 2012 No other city has staged the Games three times

Despite the buzz triggered by the last-minute news that the LA Galaxy star and former England skipper was flying in specially to be part of the ancient ceremony the more formal duties came down to the Princess Royal as leader of the British delegation to Athens

Both she and Karolos Papoulias the Hellenic Republic president sat in ancient thrones that are part of the stadium during the hour-long ceremony

The flame was handed to the Princess who was watched closely by other members of the official delegation including London 2012 chairman Lord Coe Olympics minister Hugh Robertson London mayor Boris Johnson Beckham and five British sporting teenagers

Each member of the British VIP delegation sheltered under blue umbrellas as they walked through the centre of the stadium to their front-row seats

Everyone from the Princess Royal to Mr Robertson was named over the loudspeakers and greeted by cheers from the crowd

There was also a chuckle from Britons in the crowd as the announcer twice insisted on introducing Beckham as Sir David Beckham

The youngsters were picked by London 2012 for displaying Olympic values During the ceremony they exchanged symbolic olive branches to the tune of John Lennonrsquos Imagine

The five who come from different national regions are from schools and colleges which are part of London 2012rsquos Get Set education network and school linking programmes run by the British Council

The Olympic Flame has been taken on a relay around the Greek mainland and

islands since it was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia last week

It has visited Crete Piraeus Thessalonica Xanthi and Larissa among other places

The torchbearers have been taking it from Olympia to the Panathenaic Stadium The Olympic flame was ldquolaid to restrdquo at the Acropolis overnight before being taken on the eighth and final day of its Greek relay -taking it to the Acropolis Museum the centre of Athens Zappeio and to the handover ceremony

A trio of world champions brought the flame safely to the stadium It arrived in the hands of rower Christina Giazitzidou and was carried by gymnast Vasilis Tsolakidis and rower Alexandra Tsiavou

Chinese gymnast Li Ning who lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Games and Greek weightlifter Pyrros Dimas were the last torchbearers in Greece

In a new symbolic move by the Hellenic Olympic Committee they were picked to represent a link between the last Olympics in Beijing with Greece as the birthplace of the institution and also the next Games in London 2012

Li Ning is the 14-time world champion who won six medals at the 1984 Olympics including three golds while Pyrros Dimas is something of a modern-day Greek sporting hero

He won Greecersquos first Olympic weightlifting gold since 1904 when he was a 20-year-old competing in the 825kg weight class at the Barcelona 1992 Games

He was on his way to winning three Olympic gold medals during his career which he ended with a bronze in front of his home crowd at the 2004 Athens Games

The image of him symbolically leaving his shoes on the platform to a standing ovation is one of the most memorable of the Games

A 70-day relay involving 8000 torchbearers covering 8000 miles will then take the flame to east Londonrsquos Olympic Stadium and the opening of the Games on July 27

The arrival of the flame on British shores will be a ldquoresounding clarion callrdquo to the worldrsquos top athletes to gather for the Games and millions of Britons have been working hard to create a great welcome

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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 18 may

The sun was shining but it was a bit breezy So it was a pretty good scoring day

We had 29 players taking part in an X x Y + Z competition

The winners were the all Swedish team of Sune Joumlnsson Marianne Liljedahl Hans Folin and Jan Ljung with a team score of 138 points

Last place and chocolates went to Alan Sly (2nd week in a row) Joan Edgington Brian Downey and Nina Taylor with a team score of 98

Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by John Woodhead with a distance of 333m

Mr President did the prize giving and also collected his chocolates to great applause

We have a match coming up against Tarleton Golf on Tuesday 12 June 2012 The entry list for this competition is on the noticeboard at the Almerimar clubhouse We encourage as many members as possible to take part and help us retain the trophy we won last year

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el eJiDoa baby only hours old was found abandoned

at the door of the kindergarten in el ejidoThe infant a girl was taken to the hospital

de poniente where it was treated by pediatricians she has been given in to the care of an

emergency foster family for a period of approximately six weeks until a decree was made stating the child to be helpless which will make it possible for her to be given for adoption it is reported that the child was found at

one orsquoclock in the afternoon by the father of one of the children attending the Centro de educacioacuten infantil Travesuras she was wrapped in a plastic bag with a note

from the person who abandoned her begging admission to a hospitalThe finder notified the policiacutea local de

el ejido who swiftly took the infant to the hospital de poniente before dehydration due to the heat of the day could set in The delegacioacuten de salud pointed out that

there is a protocol that ensures anonymity and confidentiality to mothers who can not take care of their children and which allows them to leave them at a Centro sanitario after giving birth

el eJiDoa resident of el ejido was caught with drugs

in his vehicle while trying to flee from the Guardia Civil The officers of the Guardia Civil were on

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el eJiDo29 north africans including a woman have

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past seven pm The integrated external surveillance (siVe) Civil Guard (sistema integrado de Vigilancia exterior (siVe) de la Guardia Civil) was alerted to the presence of the vessel a servicio mariacutetimo patrol was launched

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The first romeriacutea brotherhoods were established towards the end of the 17th century and in 1758 the brotherhood of Almonte drew up the beginnings of the set of rules that we know today According to these rules the pilgrims must follow the route either on horseback on foot or by cart and they must wear flamenco costume dress

They must accompany the Simpecado the oxcart that houses the Virgen The different brotherhoods set out from different parts of Spain especially from Andalucia and the village somehow finds room for more than a million pilgrims

A Sunday Mass is held for the multitude in El Real the site of the romeriacutea with offerings and prayers The festivities continue as the pilgrims of El Rocio form rings improvise songs or dance to the sound of a small drum usually helped along by

copious quantities of wine On the Monday at dawn the

Salto de la Reja takes place This is the privilege of the brotherhood of Almonte as they take the Virgin out of the shrine and parade her through the crowd who acclaim her as Queen of the marshes and The White Dove

Then the procession moves to the head-quarters of each of the different brother-hoods where the Salve is sung until the Virgin is finally taken away again and the festivities end

After the Rosary a solemn procession through the village begins and ends at the Hermitage at 2 or 3 am Nuestra Sentildeora del Rociacuteo is paraded before the faithful early on the Sunday morning

Once the processional banner of the Parent Brotherhood is safe in the Hermitage the culmination of EI Rociacuteo occurs - the Salto de la Verja or ldquoLeap Over the Railingsrdquo The many

young men from Almonte in the Hermitage literally leap over the iron grille railing protecting the altar and hoist the portable platform carrying the image of the Virgin on to their shoulders Then the portable platform is paraded around the whole village with a stop at most of the houses of the different brotherhoods until midday on Monday So the Virgin goes around the village for twelve long hours until she is returned to her altar and the main part of the pilgrimage ends

The pilgrimage of El Rociacuteo is an instrumental part of the history and natural surroundings of Dontildeana It is by all accounts a strange marriage between Europersquos largest pilgrimage and one of the worldrsquos most significant national parks but with seven centuries of shared tradition and legend bring together a pilgrimage brimming with spirituality and warmth

El Rocio PilgrimageEl Rocio Pilgrimage

A pilgrimAge of oxcArts And horse-drAwn wAgons thAt Allows the fAithful

to recApture the spirit of AndAluciArsquos

most fAmous romeriacuteA el rocio is without doubt the most populAr

romeriacuteA - pilgrimAge - in AndAluciA And perhAps in All of

spAin the romeriacuteA commemorAtes the mirAcle of nuestrA sentildeorA del rociacuteo

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

lsquostockrsquo of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 236 in 2012 by up to 611250 homes and they anticipate that new construction activity will begin to recover in 2013

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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an immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bathroom village house within walking distance to all amenities in the picturesque village of Bedar This property also has a unique separate garage and storeroom

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an incredible opportunity to purchase a new 2 bedroom 2 bathroom modern apartment which has been finished to a very good standard and situated in a traditional Spanish village just 20 minutes to the coast

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This modern newly built 3 bed property is situated in a fabulous small Spanish village located 7 minutes from the motorway and half an hour from the beaches of the Cabo de gata a great buy

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3 larGe beDrooms 1 en suitefully furnisHeD larGe poolnOw OnLy 450euro pcM

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great opportunity to purchase a well appointed 3-bed 2-bath Villa set on an elevated position with walking distance to the promenade and las Ventanicas beach on mojacar playa the Villa is very bright amp offers excellent sea amp mountain views it has a built area of 16110mtssup2 distributed on two levels the upper level is comprised of a large

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conditioning (hot and cold) and double glazed windows throughout this Villa is currently been used as a full time home not holiday accommodation and is in very good

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

FoR Rent 3 bed and 2 bath villa in CuCadoR600M2 plot - beautiFul aRea and views

RenTal pRice 350euro peR MonTh

for more information or to arrange to view a property call or email new Horizon villas Los Carasoles Open 9am - 2pm

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

SpAin AttACKeD For ldquoDiSCriMinAtoryrdquo SUCCeSSion tAxBy Bill BlevinS FinAnCiAl CorreSponDent BlevinS FrAnKS

according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

our website wwwblevinsfrankscom

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

investors were spooked by a ratings downgrade of 16 spanish banks by moodyrsquos investors service although the move had been expected and an unexpected contraction in us regional factory activity reported on Thursday

sentiment has soured to the extent that an opinion poll showing Greeks are returning to the establishment parties which support the countryrsquos bailout had little impact

if they vote that way in the June 17 elections Greecersquos place in

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

ldquobeHinD eVery Great man is a woman rollinG Her eyesrdquo

Jim carrey

27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

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595euro(in the bar)

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only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

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7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle malaga Albox monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair new Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg

painting ampdeCoRating

bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

property to rent urcal2 bed Casita furnished or

unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner

large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

300europcm inc water phone lynne on 666 281 323

LiTTLE zOO now have a

selction of young birds fOR saLEbudgies 8euro eachJava Finches 12euro

Parakeets for hand rearing

only 30euro eachdiamond finches

REady sOOnTel 647 379 795

nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

energetict able to work

to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

fielD sales representatiVe

moJacarif you enjoy

meeting business people and feel

that you can bring energy and

purpose to the role we would like to hear from you

we provideFull and on-going

traininggood working

conditionsgood package

available for the right person

Mobile phone amp expenses

Flexible hours

For just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in a

box with a photograph and will be seen by more than 35000 sol times readers

tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

Uk amp could no longer afford my kennel fees i get on well with other Dogs amp like lots of room to play DOB 010811 Come and meet me at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

In all Coastal amp Inland areas

wwwcitrushomes-spaincomcitrushomes-hqhotmailcom

Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

Hi my name is leo irsquom a labrador X and i am neutered i am a charming Boy who would be easy to train

irsquom extremely amiable and docile i have had my first VaccinationRabies and i have been micro chipped DOB 01102010 Come and meet me soon at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626 766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest En standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

stables

motorinG section

dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

wanteD

swimminG pools

TROPiCana POOLs new construction amp repairsTelephone

650 906 114

car parts

storage rooms for rent 5 square

meters to 15sqmeters

roquetas de mar urbanisation

from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

satelliteteleVision

a1 sky television systeMs

satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc

also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed

Tel dave 628 607 778

storaGe

Floor AND wAll TiliNG SPeCiAliST

call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

just a master of one

25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

LaRGE van Spain - Uk Full or half loads plus

car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

spAin - uK - spAin remoVAls

Friendly reliable serviceFully legal

special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298mobile 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcom

see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

for sale

DVlA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available

Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUYERS OF All mETAlS

Brass Copper lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold

tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

sCRap CaRs wantedTOP PRiCEs Paid

MotoRbike FoR sale suzuki Marauder vZ800cc

on spanish platesReg 2001 itv July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles vgC

3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643

uRgently ReQuiRed english amp spanish CaRavans

CaRs MotoRhoMes amp vans any Condition we ColleCt

thRoughout spain

tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits

starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone

car parts

wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326

634 337 185

people CaRRieR

oR Mini bus wanted to buy

Cash waiting Must be

diesel spanish plated amp Reliable

Call 609 199 394

JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types

of plant machinery any age any condition

CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles

wanted

tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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Details have been released of the death of an Irish walker in the Barranco de Azuaje near the town of Moya on Gran Canaria on Sunday

74-year-old Thomas Willoughby was out walking with his wife in the narrow ravine to the north of the island when he fell off a ledge

The Azuaje national park has one of the islandrsquos last remaining laurel forests and is a popular spot with tourists and walkers alike

Emergency services got a call at around 2pm on Sunday telling them that a walker had fallen into the Azuaje ravine in an area with tricky access and that he needed urgent assistance

Ambulances and a helicopter were dispatched immediately to the area and Willoughby was airlifted out of the ravine and taken to a football field in nearby Moya - the closest place with a suitable landing strip Paramedics attended to him once on the ground but they could do little more than certify his death

Willoughbyrsquos death follows that of another Briton aged 78 from a heart attack whilst out walking in Morgaacuten the previous day

SMOkING bAN SPREADS TO FOOTbALL STADIuMS MONuMENTS AND bEACHES

Some beaches in the Canary Islands Barcelonarsquos football stadium and the Muralla de Aacutevila (Aacutevila Wall) have hung up lsquoNO SMOKINGrsquo signs depite the fact that Spanish law currently allows smoking in all those areas as they are outside and not enclosed

Aacutevilarsquos famous wall declared a World Heritage site is the last to join this short but ever-gowing list of outdoor places where smoking is banned as one by one local councils give into ldquopressurerdquo from the anti-smoking lobby

The idea of declaring open-air spaces ldquosmoke freerdquo is a response to public demands for greater cleanliness greater respect for the environment and raising social awareness about the health risks of smoking

There are no scientific studies that prove that passive

smoking in the open air is dangerous to onersquos health as has been proved with enclosed areas Dr Francisco Camarelles the secretary general of the National Committee for the Prevention of Nicotine Poisoning (CNPT) admits that it is difficult for the concentration of toxic particles in cigarette smoke to reach dangerous levels in the open air

However he supports a smoking ban in all public places as a way of drawing the publicrsquos attention to the dangers of tobacco ldquoHere at the CNPT we support any and all measures designed to raise social awareness and control tobacco userdquo he said

Although there is a European network of smoke-free football stadiums Camp Nou is the only stadium in Spain one where smoking is banned after the clubrsquos General

Assembly pushed through the new rule with an absolute majority in September last year

This summer visitors to the beaches in Mogaacuten a popular tourist destination in the south of Gran Canaria will find that 75 of the beaches has been reserved for non-smokers after the local council brought in new legislation in March

There is pressure to make all Spanish beaches non-smoking (or at least to have non-smoking areas on all of them) not only because of the passive smoking issues but also as a way of educating children about the risks and social acceptability of smoking and as a way of cleaning up the sand by getting rid of all the cigarette butts from the sand

SPAiN SeCUreS 30-billioN-eUro loAN to AiD loCAl goverNmeNtSThe Spanish government

has secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The loan can be extended to 35 billion euros if needed and has an interest rate of around 59 percent the finance and budget ministries said in a joint press release late on Wednesday

ldquoIn this way we have

taken the last step to ensure that cities and regions can refinance their debt and put in place the mechanism that will allow suppliers to start being paidrdquo the statement said

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

The government has promised to cut Spainrsquos public deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011

to 53 percent this year and 30 percent next year requiring a big effort by the 17 regional administrations that control key budgets

The regions are blamed for much of the overshoot last year and the government has ordered them to cut their deficits -- the shortfall of revenue to spending -- from 294 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) to 15 percent in 2012

Spanish municipalities and regional governments have built up heavy

debt loads following the collapse of a property bubble in 2008 that that fueled growth for over a decade

On Thursday the central government is to examine austerity plans proposed by the regions to ensure that they meet their deficit targets this year

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AND FIVE ARE OVERWEIGHT A study by the Thao Foundation which creates

programmes to promotes healthy eating habits amongst schoolchildren across Spain has revealed that one in four children between the ages of three and five are overweight

ldquoIt is a very premature age itrsquos alarming and we need to make a massive effort to take action at an even earlier age if we are to prevent childhood obesityrdquo declared the foundationrsquos scientific director Rafael Casas in a press conference today

The report published yesterday in Barcelona is one of the most extensive ever carried out in Spain studying 38008 children between the ages of 3 and 12 and its results show that 30 of children in Spain are either overweight (217) or obese (83)

ldquoThese are percentages very similar to those recorded in the USA and we are hardly investing any money at all in preventing childhood obesity - only about 5 or 6 of the total health budgetrdquo underlined the president of the Thao Foundation Henri Garciacutea

Contrary to what was previously believed the study showed that obesity is beginning at ever younger ages with 73 of three to five year olds clinically obese with a slight reduction from the age of ten onwards with 66 of 10 to 12 year olds categorised as obese

Experts from the Thao Foundation who work closely with the Ministries of Education and Health to promote childhood health warn that far too many children are still leading very sedentary lives and that the Mediterrarean diet is not all itrsquos cracked up to be with 75 of children eating only one piece of fruit a day

rePSol SUeS ArgeNtiNA over yPF tAkeoverSpanish oil giant Repsol said

Wednesday it had filed a class action lawsuit in a New York court against Argentina after the country nationalised the companyrsquos local unit YPF

The suit was filed on Tuesday by Repsol and another YPF

shareholder US firm Texas Yale Capital a Repsol spokesman told AFP

ldquoWe are seeking compensatory damagesrdquo he said without specifying the amount in damages that the company will seek from the

government of ArgentinaArgentine President Cristina

Kirchner on May 4 signed a bill expropriating 51 percent of YPFrsquos stock from Repsol its majority shareholder arguing Repsol had failed to make agreed investments

needed to expand domestic production

Kirchner has argued that the move was justified because Argentina faces sharp rises in its bill for imported oil and Repsol has failed to make agreed investments

GREEkS PREPARE FOR ANOTHER TRIP TO THE POLLSGreece is to have another election following the failure of

last-ditch attempts to form a coalition government The Radical Left may be in a position to increase its share of the vote

A senior judge took charge of an emergency government in Athens on Wednesday With no political decision-making power Panagiotis Pikrammenos will lead the country to new elections scheduled for June 17

The next election will place different demands on the participants The political parties must finally adopt clear positions on the issues at hand and come up with pragmatic solutions according to the political scientist Manolis Kottakis in a recent television interview

In the last election voters simply closed their eyes to the urgent need for debate over the issue It is a debate Kottakis said can no longer be ignored

ldquoLast time the main focus was on the question of whether the traditional parties would be punished for the current economic disaster There was never really a factual debate about the actual problems in the countryrdquo he said

Athens-based journalist Babis Papapanayotou said the focus of the next elections will no longer be on adopting attitudes of protest and rejection of political policy In an interview with ALPHA television Papapanayotou predicted that voters will be called upon to secure the future of their country in Europe

ldquoIn the next election there will be a clear division between those on the side of Europe and the euro and those who would rather go a different wayrdquo he said

He said he expects a confrontation a between the traditional center-right parties and the leftists adding that the this time around Left is led by the radical left-wing Syriza party rather than the Socialists which could lend a sharper tone to the debate

In the last elections the Radical Left (Syriza) led by Alexis

Tsipras obtained 1678 percent of the vote and 52 seats in parliament Recent opinion polls suggest that Tsipras could come out on top in a repeat election meaning he would be in a position to lay claim to the office of prime minister

Tsiprasrsquo election manifesto promises the best of two worlds He said he wants Greece to stay in the eurozone and also plans to cancel the austerity program and suspend repayment of its debts

Election promises like these scored highly for Tsipras with angry voters and victims of the economic crisis as they felt that with the Left they were in good hands according to economist Michalis Argyrou

ldquoThe leftist partyrsquos economic program envisages new public sector jobs nationalization and all sorts of things - but no reformsrdquo the economist said ldquoThese politicians of all people who see themselves as young and dynamic are unable to come up with any alternatives and are promising their followers ideal conditions that are simply impossiblerdquo

Public opinion polls indicate that 80 percent of Greeks want to keep the euro Yet just as many believe that Greecersquos austerity program cannot be maintained in its current form because it is destroying the country at record speed Itrsquos a fear that seems to be confirmed by the latest figures from Athens in the first quarter of this year the Greek economy shrank yet again this time by more than 6 percent

Left-wing politicians are currently in the ascendant but they are also increasingly being confronted with the question of where they intend to find the money to implement their good intentions Their answers could not be more diverse Where one wants to use bank deposits for economic growth another suggests a mandatory loan from every citizen earning more than 20000 euros a year There is also talk of introducing a top income tax rate of 75 percent

needed to expand domestic production

YPF accounts for 34 percent of Argentinarsquos domestic oil production 25 percent of domestic gas production and 54 percent of domestic refining according to the Argentine Oil Institute

Repsol has said it will seek at least $10 billion (79 billion

euros) in compensation for its expropriated shares as well as international arbitration to settle the claim

Argentina counters that Repsol is leaving $9 billion in debt while in just over a decade it earned more than $157 billion most of it sent overseas and not reinvested

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If newly elected French President Francois Hollande wanted to send a signal to Berlin about establishing constructive relations he succeeded with his choice of Jean-Marc Ayrault as prime minster

Ayrault speaks German understands the political culture in Berlin and brings a wealth of knowledge as a policymaker with more than 25 years of experience in the French parliament

A long-time ally of Francersquos new Socialist Party president the 62-year-old politician is also known for his pragmatism - a quality surely to come in handy in the tough negotiations on the euro and the future of Europe that lie in the months ahead

Those talks will be tough judging by remarks Hollande made during his bruising presidential campaign Chief among them was that he would try to renegotiate the German-inspired fiscal discipline pact for Europe

Talk like that was not exactly what German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minster Wolfgang Schaumluble wanted to hear amid an escalating euro crisis

In an interview with DW shortly before the election Ayrault conceded that some French policies would change if Hollande took over as president

ldquoBalancing the budget is a priority in France but it canrsquot be the only valid economic policy in Europe otherwise the frustration with Europe would growrdquo he said ldquoThat is why we want to negotiate a new version of the current fiscal pact by adding to itrdquo

The additions would include a new strategy for growth he said adding that measures in addition to austerity did not serve only Francersquos interests but other eurozone membersrsquo as well

ldquo[Growth is] not only a question for the French itrsquos also an issue in Germany Italy and Spainrdquo he said ldquoThe crisis in Europe is not over We have to solve this problem of growth and thatrsquos what we want to discuss with Germanyrdquo

Ayrault said he saw himself as a potential bridge-builder between the two large European neighbors and key forces in the eurozone

ldquoI have good relations with my friends in the [German Social Democratic Party] and also with some in the inner circle of those currently in charge in Berlinrdquo he said in the DW interview ldquoI have long had good relations with German politicians and itrsquos important that we get to know each other if we want to work better together in the futurerdquo

In a blog on his website in early May Ayrault referred to the Franco-German ties as the ldquodriving forcerdquo of Europe

ldquoThere is no Europe without the close collaboration of our two countriesrdquo he wrote ldquoWe therefore need to reinforce this friendship with Germany but also with our other European partnersrdquo

Ayrault the son of a factory worker is expected to wield substantial power under Hollande In the run-up to the election the president said he would govern differently than his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy who was known to keep a tight rein on daily operations

Under the French constitution the prime minister is responsible for running the government and is held accountable by parliament

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A migratory bird has caused alarm in a village in south-eastern Turkey after locals mistook it for an Israeli spy

Villagersrsquo suspicions were aroused when the bird a common European bee-eater was found dead in a field with a metal ring around its leg stamped ldquoIsraelrdquo

They called the police after deciding its nostrils were unusually large and may have carried a microchip fitted by Israeli intelligence for spying

It was taken to government experts for examination and declared safe

The BBCrsquos correspondent in Istanbul says the regional office of the Turkish agriculture ministry examined the colourfully plumed corpse and assured residents of the village near the city of Gaziantep that it was common practice to fit a ring to migratory birds in order to track their movements

An official at the ministry told the BBC that it took some effort to persuade local police that the little bee-eater posed no threat to national security

At one point a counterterrorism unit became involved in the caseOur correspondent says that wildly implausible conspiracy theories take root easily in

Turkey with alleged Israeli plots among the most widely believedTies between Turkey and Israel deteriorated sharply after nine Turkish pro-Palestinian

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The Olympic Flame was handed over to London on Friday 18th May

David Beckham was at the ancient Panathenaic Stadium to help collect the flame and bring it back home The historic event took place in a rain-hit sundown ceremony at the stadium in Athens venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896

The flame has been handed over to London to host the Games for the third time since the birth of the Olympics ndash in 1908 1948 and now 2012 No other city has staged the Games three times

Despite the buzz triggered by the last-minute news that the LA Galaxy star and former England skipper was flying in specially to be part of the ancient ceremony the more formal duties came down to the Princess Royal as leader of the British delegation to Athens

Both she and Karolos Papoulias the Hellenic Republic president sat in ancient thrones that are part of the stadium during the hour-long ceremony

The flame was handed to the Princess who was watched closely by other members of the official delegation including London 2012 chairman Lord Coe Olympics minister Hugh Robertson London mayor Boris Johnson Beckham and five British sporting teenagers

Each member of the British VIP delegation sheltered under blue umbrellas as they walked through the centre of the stadium to their front-row seats

Everyone from the Princess Royal to Mr Robertson was named over the loudspeakers and greeted by cheers from the crowd

There was also a chuckle from Britons in the crowd as the announcer twice insisted on introducing Beckham as Sir David Beckham

The youngsters were picked by London 2012 for displaying Olympic values During the ceremony they exchanged symbolic olive branches to the tune of John Lennonrsquos Imagine

The five who come from different national regions are from schools and colleges which are part of London 2012rsquos Get Set education network and school linking programmes run by the British Council

The Olympic Flame has been taken on a relay around the Greek mainland and

islands since it was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia last week

It has visited Crete Piraeus Thessalonica Xanthi and Larissa among other places

The torchbearers have been taking it from Olympia to the Panathenaic Stadium The Olympic flame was ldquolaid to restrdquo at the Acropolis overnight before being taken on the eighth and final day of its Greek relay -taking it to the Acropolis Museum the centre of Athens Zappeio and to the handover ceremony

A trio of world champions brought the flame safely to the stadium It arrived in the hands of rower Christina Giazitzidou and was carried by gymnast Vasilis Tsolakidis and rower Alexandra Tsiavou

Chinese gymnast Li Ning who lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Games and Greek weightlifter Pyrros Dimas were the last torchbearers in Greece

In a new symbolic move by the Hellenic Olympic Committee they were picked to represent a link between the last Olympics in Beijing with Greece as the birthplace of the institution and also the next Games in London 2012

Li Ning is the 14-time world champion who won six medals at the 1984 Olympics including three golds while Pyrros Dimas is something of a modern-day Greek sporting hero

He won Greecersquos first Olympic weightlifting gold since 1904 when he was a 20-year-old competing in the 825kg weight class at the Barcelona 1992 Games

He was on his way to winning three Olympic gold medals during his career which he ended with a bronze in front of his home crowd at the 2004 Athens Games

The image of him symbolically leaving his shoes on the platform to a standing ovation is one of the most memorable of the Games

A 70-day relay involving 8000 torchbearers covering 8000 miles will then take the flame to east Londonrsquos Olympic Stadium and the opening of the Games on July 27

The arrival of the flame on British shores will be a ldquoresounding clarion callrdquo to the worldrsquos top athletes to gather for the Games and millions of Britons have been working hard to create a great welcome

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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 18 may

The sun was shining but it was a bit breezy So it was a pretty good scoring day

We had 29 players taking part in an X x Y + Z competition

The winners were the all Swedish team of Sune Joumlnsson Marianne Liljedahl Hans Folin and Jan Ljung with a team score of 138 points

Last place and chocolates went to Alan Sly (2nd week in a row) Joan Edgington Brian Downey and Nina Taylor with a team score of 98

Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by John Woodhead with a distance of 333m

Mr President did the prize giving and also collected his chocolates to great applause

We have a match coming up against Tarleton Golf on Tuesday 12 June 2012 The entry list for this competition is on the noticeboard at the Almerimar clubhouse We encourage as many members as possible to take part and help us retain the trophy we won last year

You can see the full results at

wwwfridaygolfsocietyes

If you would like to take part in the friendly Friday competitions at Almerimar you can put your name up on the entry list by the pro-shop or contact info

fridaygolfsocietyes

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JULY 2012

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el eJiDoa baby only hours old was found abandoned

at the door of the kindergarten in el ejidoThe infant a girl was taken to the hospital

de poniente where it was treated by pediatricians she has been given in to the care of an

emergency foster family for a period of approximately six weeks until a decree was made stating the child to be helpless which will make it possible for her to be given for adoption it is reported that the child was found at

one orsquoclock in the afternoon by the father of one of the children attending the Centro de educacioacuten infantil Travesuras she was wrapped in a plastic bag with a note

from the person who abandoned her begging admission to a hospitalThe finder notified the policiacutea local de

el ejido who swiftly took the infant to the hospital de poniente before dehydration due to the heat of the day could set in The delegacioacuten de salud pointed out that

there is a protocol that ensures anonymity and confidentiality to mothers who can not take care of their children and which allows them to leave them at a Centro sanitario after giving birth

el eJiDoa resident of el ejido was caught with drugs

in his vehicle while trying to flee from the Guardia Civil The officers of the Guardia Civil were on

routine patrol in balerma when they noticed s a 41 a resident of el ejido trying to avoid them by leaving abruptly in a vehicle The officers stopped his vehicle upon which

he showed clear signs of nervousness so that the officers proceeded with a search of his vehicle The search yielded 120euro in 5 and 10 euro notes and hidden in the well of the vehicle were 14 doses of hashish and a bag containing with three small bags of marijuana prepared for sale The officers then arrested s a who has previous arrests for various

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el eJiDo29 north africans including a woman have

been rescued from a small boat intercepted in punta entinas The Guardia Civil has rescued 29 people of north african origin from a boat which was intercepted about six nautical miles from punta entinas The operation took place at about half

past seven pm The integrated external surveillance (siVe) Civil Guard (sistema integrado de Vigilancia exterior (siVe) de la Guardia Civil) was alerted to the presence of the vessel a servicio mariacutetimo patrol was launched

which rescued 28 men and one woman all adults and in good healthThe immigrants were taken to the fishing

port of almeria where they were treated by red Cross volunteers and handed over to the delivered to the Cuerpo nacional de policiacutea

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The first romeriacutea brotherhoods were established towards the end of the 17th century and in 1758 the brotherhood of Almonte drew up the beginnings of the set of rules that we know today According to these rules the pilgrims must follow the route either on horseback on foot or by cart and they must wear flamenco costume dress

They must accompany the Simpecado the oxcart that houses the Virgen The different brotherhoods set out from different parts of Spain especially from Andalucia and the village somehow finds room for more than a million pilgrims

A Sunday Mass is held for the multitude in El Real the site of the romeriacutea with offerings and prayers The festivities continue as the pilgrims of El Rocio form rings improvise songs or dance to the sound of a small drum usually helped along by

copious quantities of wine On the Monday at dawn the

Salto de la Reja takes place This is the privilege of the brotherhood of Almonte as they take the Virgin out of the shrine and parade her through the crowd who acclaim her as Queen of the marshes and The White Dove

Then the procession moves to the head-quarters of each of the different brother-hoods where the Salve is sung until the Virgin is finally taken away again and the festivities end

After the Rosary a solemn procession through the village begins and ends at the Hermitage at 2 or 3 am Nuestra Sentildeora del Rociacuteo is paraded before the faithful early on the Sunday morning

Once the processional banner of the Parent Brotherhood is safe in the Hermitage the culmination of EI Rociacuteo occurs - the Salto de la Verja or ldquoLeap Over the Railingsrdquo The many

young men from Almonte in the Hermitage literally leap over the iron grille railing protecting the altar and hoist the portable platform carrying the image of the Virgin on to their shoulders Then the portable platform is paraded around the whole village with a stop at most of the houses of the different brotherhoods until midday on Monday So the Virgin goes around the village for twelve long hours until she is returned to her altar and the main part of the pilgrimage ends

The pilgrimage of El Rociacuteo is an instrumental part of the history and natural surroundings of Dontildeana It is by all accounts a strange marriage between Europersquos largest pilgrimage and one of the worldrsquos most significant national parks but with seven centuries of shared tradition and legend bring together a pilgrimage brimming with spirituality and warmth

El Rocio PilgrimageEl Rocio Pilgrimage

A pilgrimAge of oxcArts And horse-drAwn wAgons thAt Allows the fAithful

to recApture the spirit of AndAluciArsquos

most fAmous romeriacuteA el rocio is without doubt the most populAr

romeriacuteA - pilgrimAge - in AndAluciA And perhAps in All of

spAin the romeriacuteA commemorAtes the mirAcle of nuestrA sentildeorA del rociacuteo

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

SpAin AttACKeD For ldquoDiSCriMinAtoryrdquo SUCCeSSion tAxBy Bill BlevinS FinAnCiAl CorreSponDent BlevinS FrAnKS

according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

investors were spooked by a ratings downgrade of 16 spanish banks by moodyrsquos investors service although the move had been expected and an unexpected contraction in us regional factory activity reported on Thursday

sentiment has soured to the extent that an opinion poll showing Greeks are returning to the establishment parties which support the countryrsquos bailout had little impact

if they vote that way in the June 17 elections Greecersquos place in

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

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Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

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The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

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Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

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Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

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tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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ONE IN FOuR SPANISH CHILDREN bETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE

AND FIVE ARE OVERWEIGHT A study by the Thao Foundation which creates

programmes to promotes healthy eating habits amongst schoolchildren across Spain has revealed that one in four children between the ages of three and five are overweight

ldquoIt is a very premature age itrsquos alarming and we need to make a massive effort to take action at an even earlier age if we are to prevent childhood obesityrdquo declared the foundationrsquos scientific director Rafael Casas in a press conference today

The report published yesterday in Barcelona is one of the most extensive ever carried out in Spain studying 38008 children between the ages of 3 and 12 and its results show that 30 of children in Spain are either overweight (217) or obese (83)

ldquoThese are percentages very similar to those recorded in the USA and we are hardly investing any money at all in preventing childhood obesity - only about 5 or 6 of the total health budgetrdquo underlined the president of the Thao Foundation Henri Garciacutea

Contrary to what was previously believed the study showed that obesity is beginning at ever younger ages with 73 of three to five year olds clinically obese with a slight reduction from the age of ten onwards with 66 of 10 to 12 year olds categorised as obese

Experts from the Thao Foundation who work closely with the Ministries of Education and Health to promote childhood health warn that far too many children are still leading very sedentary lives and that the Mediterrarean diet is not all itrsquos cracked up to be with 75 of children eating only one piece of fruit a day

rePSol SUeS ArgeNtiNA over yPF tAkeoverSpanish oil giant Repsol said

Wednesday it had filed a class action lawsuit in a New York court against Argentina after the country nationalised the companyrsquos local unit YPF

The suit was filed on Tuesday by Repsol and another YPF

shareholder US firm Texas Yale Capital a Repsol spokesman told AFP

ldquoWe are seeking compensatory damagesrdquo he said without specifying the amount in damages that the company will seek from the

government of ArgentinaArgentine President Cristina

Kirchner on May 4 signed a bill expropriating 51 percent of YPFrsquos stock from Repsol its majority shareholder arguing Repsol had failed to make agreed investments

needed to expand domestic production

Kirchner has argued that the move was justified because Argentina faces sharp rises in its bill for imported oil and Repsol has failed to make agreed investments

GREEkS PREPARE FOR ANOTHER TRIP TO THE POLLSGreece is to have another election following the failure of

last-ditch attempts to form a coalition government The Radical Left may be in a position to increase its share of the vote

A senior judge took charge of an emergency government in Athens on Wednesday With no political decision-making power Panagiotis Pikrammenos will lead the country to new elections scheduled for June 17

The next election will place different demands on the participants The political parties must finally adopt clear positions on the issues at hand and come up with pragmatic solutions according to the political scientist Manolis Kottakis in a recent television interview

In the last election voters simply closed their eyes to the urgent need for debate over the issue It is a debate Kottakis said can no longer be ignored

ldquoLast time the main focus was on the question of whether the traditional parties would be punished for the current economic disaster There was never really a factual debate about the actual problems in the countryrdquo he said

Athens-based journalist Babis Papapanayotou said the focus of the next elections will no longer be on adopting attitudes of protest and rejection of political policy In an interview with ALPHA television Papapanayotou predicted that voters will be called upon to secure the future of their country in Europe

ldquoIn the next election there will be a clear division between those on the side of Europe and the euro and those who would rather go a different wayrdquo he said

He said he expects a confrontation a between the traditional center-right parties and the leftists adding that the this time around Left is led by the radical left-wing Syriza party rather than the Socialists which could lend a sharper tone to the debate

In the last elections the Radical Left (Syriza) led by Alexis

Tsipras obtained 1678 percent of the vote and 52 seats in parliament Recent opinion polls suggest that Tsipras could come out on top in a repeat election meaning he would be in a position to lay claim to the office of prime minister

Tsiprasrsquo election manifesto promises the best of two worlds He said he wants Greece to stay in the eurozone and also plans to cancel the austerity program and suspend repayment of its debts

Election promises like these scored highly for Tsipras with angry voters and victims of the economic crisis as they felt that with the Left they were in good hands according to economist Michalis Argyrou

ldquoThe leftist partyrsquos economic program envisages new public sector jobs nationalization and all sorts of things - but no reformsrdquo the economist said ldquoThese politicians of all people who see themselves as young and dynamic are unable to come up with any alternatives and are promising their followers ideal conditions that are simply impossiblerdquo

Public opinion polls indicate that 80 percent of Greeks want to keep the euro Yet just as many believe that Greecersquos austerity program cannot be maintained in its current form because it is destroying the country at record speed Itrsquos a fear that seems to be confirmed by the latest figures from Athens in the first quarter of this year the Greek economy shrank yet again this time by more than 6 percent

Left-wing politicians are currently in the ascendant but they are also increasingly being confronted with the question of where they intend to find the money to implement their good intentions Their answers could not be more diverse Where one wants to use bank deposits for economic growth another suggests a mandatory loan from every citizen earning more than 20000 euros a year There is also talk of introducing a top income tax rate of 75 percent

needed to expand domestic production

YPF accounts for 34 percent of Argentinarsquos domestic oil production 25 percent of domestic gas production and 54 percent of domestic refining according to the Argentine Oil Institute

Repsol has said it will seek at least $10 billion (79 billion

euros) in compensation for its expropriated shares as well as international arbitration to settle the claim

Argentina counters that Repsol is leaving $9 billion in debt while in just over a decade it earned more than $157 billion most of it sent overseas and not reinvested

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If newly elected French President Francois Hollande wanted to send a signal to Berlin about establishing constructive relations he succeeded with his choice of Jean-Marc Ayrault as prime minster

Ayrault speaks German understands the political culture in Berlin and brings a wealth of knowledge as a policymaker with more than 25 years of experience in the French parliament

A long-time ally of Francersquos new Socialist Party president the 62-year-old politician is also known for his pragmatism - a quality surely to come in handy in the tough negotiations on the euro and the future of Europe that lie in the months ahead

Those talks will be tough judging by remarks Hollande made during his bruising presidential campaign Chief among them was that he would try to renegotiate the German-inspired fiscal discipline pact for Europe

Talk like that was not exactly what German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minster Wolfgang Schaumluble wanted to hear amid an escalating euro crisis

In an interview with DW shortly before the election Ayrault conceded that some French policies would change if Hollande took over as president

ldquoBalancing the budget is a priority in France but it canrsquot be the only valid economic policy in Europe otherwise the frustration with Europe would growrdquo he said ldquoThat is why we want to negotiate a new version of the current fiscal pact by adding to itrdquo

The additions would include a new strategy for growth he said adding that measures in addition to austerity did not serve only Francersquos interests but other eurozone membersrsquo as well

ldquo[Growth is] not only a question for the French itrsquos also an issue in Germany Italy and Spainrdquo he said ldquoThe crisis in Europe is not over We have to solve this problem of growth and thatrsquos what we want to discuss with Germanyrdquo

Ayrault said he saw himself as a potential bridge-builder between the two large European neighbors and key forces in the eurozone

ldquoI have good relations with my friends in the [German Social Democratic Party] and also with some in the inner circle of those currently in charge in Berlinrdquo he said in the DW interview ldquoI have long had good relations with German politicians and itrsquos important that we get to know each other if we want to work better together in the futurerdquo

In a blog on his website in early May Ayrault referred to the Franco-German ties as the ldquodriving forcerdquo of Europe

ldquoThere is no Europe without the close collaboration of our two countriesrdquo he wrote ldquoWe therefore need to reinforce this friendship with Germany but also with our other European partnersrdquo

Ayrault the son of a factory worker is expected to wield substantial power under Hollande In the run-up to the election the president said he would govern differently than his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy who was known to keep a tight rein on daily operations

Under the French constitution the prime minister is responsible for running the government and is held accountable by parliament

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A migratory bird has caused alarm in a village in south-eastern Turkey after locals mistook it for an Israeli spy

Villagersrsquo suspicions were aroused when the bird a common European bee-eater was found dead in a field with a metal ring around its leg stamped ldquoIsraelrdquo

They called the police after deciding its nostrils were unusually large and may have carried a microchip fitted by Israeli intelligence for spying

It was taken to government experts for examination and declared safe

The BBCrsquos correspondent in Istanbul says the regional office of the Turkish agriculture ministry examined the colourfully plumed corpse and assured residents of the village near the city of Gaziantep that it was common practice to fit a ring to migratory birds in order to track their movements

An official at the ministry told the BBC that it took some effort to persuade local police that the little bee-eater posed no threat to national security

At one point a counterterrorism unit became involved in the caseOur correspondent says that wildly implausible conspiracy theories take root easily in

Turkey with alleged Israeli plots among the most widely believedTies between Turkey and Israel deteriorated sharply after nine Turkish pro-Palestinian

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The Olympic Flame was handed over to London on Friday 18th May

David Beckham was at the ancient Panathenaic Stadium to help collect the flame and bring it back home The historic event took place in a rain-hit sundown ceremony at the stadium in Athens venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896

The flame has been handed over to London to host the Games for the third time since the birth of the Olympics ndash in 1908 1948 and now 2012 No other city has staged the Games three times

Despite the buzz triggered by the last-minute news that the LA Galaxy star and former England skipper was flying in specially to be part of the ancient ceremony the more formal duties came down to the Princess Royal as leader of the British delegation to Athens

Both she and Karolos Papoulias the Hellenic Republic president sat in ancient thrones that are part of the stadium during the hour-long ceremony

The flame was handed to the Princess who was watched closely by other members of the official delegation including London 2012 chairman Lord Coe Olympics minister Hugh Robertson London mayor Boris Johnson Beckham and five British sporting teenagers

Each member of the British VIP delegation sheltered under blue umbrellas as they walked through the centre of the stadium to their front-row seats

Everyone from the Princess Royal to Mr Robertson was named over the loudspeakers and greeted by cheers from the crowd

There was also a chuckle from Britons in the crowd as the announcer twice insisted on introducing Beckham as Sir David Beckham

The youngsters were picked by London 2012 for displaying Olympic values During the ceremony they exchanged symbolic olive branches to the tune of John Lennonrsquos Imagine

The five who come from different national regions are from schools and colleges which are part of London 2012rsquos Get Set education network and school linking programmes run by the British Council

The Olympic Flame has been taken on a relay around the Greek mainland and

islands since it was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia last week

It has visited Crete Piraeus Thessalonica Xanthi and Larissa among other places

The torchbearers have been taking it from Olympia to the Panathenaic Stadium The Olympic flame was ldquolaid to restrdquo at the Acropolis overnight before being taken on the eighth and final day of its Greek relay -taking it to the Acropolis Museum the centre of Athens Zappeio and to the handover ceremony

A trio of world champions brought the flame safely to the stadium It arrived in the hands of rower Christina Giazitzidou and was carried by gymnast Vasilis Tsolakidis and rower Alexandra Tsiavou

Chinese gymnast Li Ning who lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Games and Greek weightlifter Pyrros Dimas were the last torchbearers in Greece

In a new symbolic move by the Hellenic Olympic Committee they were picked to represent a link between the last Olympics in Beijing with Greece as the birthplace of the institution and also the next Games in London 2012

Li Ning is the 14-time world champion who won six medals at the 1984 Olympics including three golds while Pyrros Dimas is something of a modern-day Greek sporting hero

He won Greecersquos first Olympic weightlifting gold since 1904 when he was a 20-year-old competing in the 825kg weight class at the Barcelona 1992 Games

He was on his way to winning three Olympic gold medals during his career which he ended with a bronze in front of his home crowd at the 2004 Athens Games

The image of him symbolically leaving his shoes on the platform to a standing ovation is one of the most memorable of the Games

A 70-day relay involving 8000 torchbearers covering 8000 miles will then take the flame to east Londonrsquos Olympic Stadium and the opening of the Games on July 27

The arrival of the flame on British shores will be a ldquoresounding clarion callrdquo to the worldrsquos top athletes to gather for the Games and millions of Britons have been working hard to create a great welcome

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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 18 may

The sun was shining but it was a bit breezy So it was a pretty good scoring day

We had 29 players taking part in an X x Y + Z competition

The winners were the all Swedish team of Sune Joumlnsson Marianne Liljedahl Hans Folin and Jan Ljung with a team score of 138 points

Last place and chocolates went to Alan Sly (2nd week in a row) Joan Edgington Brian Downey and Nina Taylor with a team score of 98

Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by John Woodhead with a distance of 333m

Mr President did the prize giving and also collected his chocolates to great applause

We have a match coming up against Tarleton Golf on Tuesday 12 June 2012 The entry list for this competition is on the noticeboard at the Almerimar clubhouse We encourage as many members as possible to take part and help us retain the trophy we won last year

You can see the full results at

wwwfridaygolfsocietyes

If you would like to take part in the friendly Friday competitions at Almerimar you can put your name up on the entry list by the pro-shop or contact info

fridaygolfsocietyes

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el eJiDoa baby only hours old was found abandoned

at the door of the kindergarten in el ejidoThe infant a girl was taken to the hospital

de poniente where it was treated by pediatricians she has been given in to the care of an

emergency foster family for a period of approximately six weeks until a decree was made stating the child to be helpless which will make it possible for her to be given for adoption it is reported that the child was found at

one orsquoclock in the afternoon by the father of one of the children attending the Centro de educacioacuten infantil Travesuras she was wrapped in a plastic bag with a note

from the person who abandoned her begging admission to a hospitalThe finder notified the policiacutea local de

el ejido who swiftly took the infant to the hospital de poniente before dehydration due to the heat of the day could set in The delegacioacuten de salud pointed out that

there is a protocol that ensures anonymity and confidentiality to mothers who can not take care of their children and which allows them to leave them at a Centro sanitario after giving birth

el eJiDoa resident of el ejido was caught with drugs

in his vehicle while trying to flee from the Guardia Civil The officers of the Guardia Civil were on

routine patrol in balerma when they noticed s a 41 a resident of el ejido trying to avoid them by leaving abruptly in a vehicle The officers stopped his vehicle upon which

he showed clear signs of nervousness so that the officers proceeded with a search of his vehicle The search yielded 120euro in 5 and 10 euro notes and hidden in the well of the vehicle were 14 doses of hashish and a bag containing with three small bags of marijuana prepared for sale The officers then arrested s a who has previous arrests for various

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el eJiDo29 north africans including a woman have

been rescued from a small boat intercepted in punta entinas The Guardia Civil has rescued 29 people of north african origin from a boat which was intercepted about six nautical miles from punta entinas The operation took place at about half

past seven pm The integrated external surveillance (siVe) Civil Guard (sistema integrado de Vigilancia exterior (siVe) de la Guardia Civil) was alerted to the presence of the vessel a servicio mariacutetimo patrol was launched

which rescued 28 men and one woman all adults and in good healthThe immigrants were taken to the fishing

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The first romeriacutea brotherhoods were established towards the end of the 17th century and in 1758 the brotherhood of Almonte drew up the beginnings of the set of rules that we know today According to these rules the pilgrims must follow the route either on horseback on foot or by cart and they must wear flamenco costume dress

They must accompany the Simpecado the oxcart that houses the Virgen The different brotherhoods set out from different parts of Spain especially from Andalucia and the village somehow finds room for more than a million pilgrims

A Sunday Mass is held for the multitude in El Real the site of the romeriacutea with offerings and prayers The festivities continue as the pilgrims of El Rocio form rings improvise songs or dance to the sound of a small drum usually helped along by

copious quantities of wine On the Monday at dawn the

Salto de la Reja takes place This is the privilege of the brotherhood of Almonte as they take the Virgin out of the shrine and parade her through the crowd who acclaim her as Queen of the marshes and The White Dove

Then the procession moves to the head-quarters of each of the different brother-hoods where the Salve is sung until the Virgin is finally taken away again and the festivities end

After the Rosary a solemn procession through the village begins and ends at the Hermitage at 2 or 3 am Nuestra Sentildeora del Rociacuteo is paraded before the faithful early on the Sunday morning

Once the processional banner of the Parent Brotherhood is safe in the Hermitage the culmination of EI Rociacuteo occurs - the Salto de la Verja or ldquoLeap Over the Railingsrdquo The many

young men from Almonte in the Hermitage literally leap over the iron grille railing protecting the altar and hoist the portable platform carrying the image of the Virgin on to their shoulders Then the portable platform is paraded around the whole village with a stop at most of the houses of the different brotherhoods until midday on Monday So the Virgin goes around the village for twelve long hours until she is returned to her altar and the main part of the pilgrimage ends

The pilgrimage of El Rociacuteo is an instrumental part of the history and natural surroundings of Dontildeana It is by all accounts a strange marriage between Europersquos largest pilgrimage and one of the worldrsquos most significant national parks but with seven centuries of shared tradition and legend bring together a pilgrimage brimming with spirituality and warmth

El Rocio PilgrimageEl Rocio Pilgrimage

A pilgrimAge of oxcArts And horse-drAwn wAgons thAt Allows the fAithful

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most fAmous romeriacuteA el rocio is without doubt the most populAr

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spAin the romeriacuteA commemorAtes the mirAcle of nuestrA sentildeorA del rociacuteo

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

SpAin AttACKeD For ldquoDiSCriMinAtoryrdquo SUCCeSSion tAxBy Bill BlevinS FinAnCiAl CorreSponDent BlevinS FrAnKS

according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

investors were spooked by a ratings downgrade of 16 spanish banks by moodyrsquos investors service although the move had been expected and an unexpected contraction in us regional factory activity reported on Thursday

sentiment has soured to the extent that an opinion poll showing Greeks are returning to the establishment parties which support the countryrsquos bailout had little impact

if they vote that way in the June 17 elections Greecersquos place in

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

above the six percent level which investors view as a pivot point that could accelerate a climb to 7 percent a cost of borrowing widely seen as unaffordable

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

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Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

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The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

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Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

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Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

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bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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ONE IN FOuR SPANISH CHILDREN bETWEEN THE AGES OF THREE

AND FIVE ARE OVERWEIGHT A study by the Thao Foundation which creates

programmes to promotes healthy eating habits amongst schoolchildren across Spain has revealed that one in four children between the ages of three and five are overweight

ldquoIt is a very premature age itrsquos alarming and we need to make a massive effort to take action at an even earlier age if we are to prevent childhood obesityrdquo declared the foundationrsquos scientific director Rafael Casas in a press conference today

The report published yesterday in Barcelona is one of the most extensive ever carried out in Spain studying 38008 children between the ages of 3 and 12 and its results show that 30 of children in Spain are either overweight (217) or obese (83)

ldquoThese are percentages very similar to those recorded in the USA and we are hardly investing any money at all in preventing childhood obesity - only about 5 or 6 of the total health budgetrdquo underlined the president of the Thao Foundation Henri Garciacutea

Contrary to what was previously believed the study showed that obesity is beginning at ever younger ages with 73 of three to five year olds clinically obese with a slight reduction from the age of ten onwards with 66 of 10 to 12 year olds categorised as obese

Experts from the Thao Foundation who work closely with the Ministries of Education and Health to promote childhood health warn that far too many children are still leading very sedentary lives and that the Mediterrarean diet is not all itrsquos cracked up to be with 75 of children eating only one piece of fruit a day

rePSol SUeS ArgeNtiNA over yPF tAkeoverSpanish oil giant Repsol said

Wednesday it had filed a class action lawsuit in a New York court against Argentina after the country nationalised the companyrsquos local unit YPF

The suit was filed on Tuesday by Repsol and another YPF

shareholder US firm Texas Yale Capital a Repsol spokesman told AFP

ldquoWe are seeking compensatory damagesrdquo he said without specifying the amount in damages that the company will seek from the

government of ArgentinaArgentine President Cristina

Kirchner on May 4 signed a bill expropriating 51 percent of YPFrsquos stock from Repsol its majority shareholder arguing Repsol had failed to make agreed investments

needed to expand domestic production

Kirchner has argued that the move was justified because Argentina faces sharp rises in its bill for imported oil and Repsol has failed to make agreed investments

GREEkS PREPARE FOR ANOTHER TRIP TO THE POLLSGreece is to have another election following the failure of

last-ditch attempts to form a coalition government The Radical Left may be in a position to increase its share of the vote

A senior judge took charge of an emergency government in Athens on Wednesday With no political decision-making power Panagiotis Pikrammenos will lead the country to new elections scheduled for June 17

The next election will place different demands on the participants The political parties must finally adopt clear positions on the issues at hand and come up with pragmatic solutions according to the political scientist Manolis Kottakis in a recent television interview

In the last election voters simply closed their eyes to the urgent need for debate over the issue It is a debate Kottakis said can no longer be ignored

ldquoLast time the main focus was on the question of whether the traditional parties would be punished for the current economic disaster There was never really a factual debate about the actual problems in the countryrdquo he said

Athens-based journalist Babis Papapanayotou said the focus of the next elections will no longer be on adopting attitudes of protest and rejection of political policy In an interview with ALPHA television Papapanayotou predicted that voters will be called upon to secure the future of their country in Europe

ldquoIn the next election there will be a clear division between those on the side of Europe and the euro and those who would rather go a different wayrdquo he said

He said he expects a confrontation a between the traditional center-right parties and the leftists adding that the this time around Left is led by the radical left-wing Syriza party rather than the Socialists which could lend a sharper tone to the debate

In the last elections the Radical Left (Syriza) led by Alexis

Tsipras obtained 1678 percent of the vote and 52 seats in parliament Recent opinion polls suggest that Tsipras could come out on top in a repeat election meaning he would be in a position to lay claim to the office of prime minister

Tsiprasrsquo election manifesto promises the best of two worlds He said he wants Greece to stay in the eurozone and also plans to cancel the austerity program and suspend repayment of its debts

Election promises like these scored highly for Tsipras with angry voters and victims of the economic crisis as they felt that with the Left they were in good hands according to economist Michalis Argyrou

ldquoThe leftist partyrsquos economic program envisages new public sector jobs nationalization and all sorts of things - but no reformsrdquo the economist said ldquoThese politicians of all people who see themselves as young and dynamic are unable to come up with any alternatives and are promising their followers ideal conditions that are simply impossiblerdquo

Public opinion polls indicate that 80 percent of Greeks want to keep the euro Yet just as many believe that Greecersquos austerity program cannot be maintained in its current form because it is destroying the country at record speed Itrsquos a fear that seems to be confirmed by the latest figures from Athens in the first quarter of this year the Greek economy shrank yet again this time by more than 6 percent

Left-wing politicians are currently in the ascendant but they are also increasingly being confronted with the question of where they intend to find the money to implement their good intentions Their answers could not be more diverse Where one wants to use bank deposits for economic growth another suggests a mandatory loan from every citizen earning more than 20000 euros a year There is also talk of introducing a top income tax rate of 75 percent

needed to expand domestic production

YPF accounts for 34 percent of Argentinarsquos domestic oil production 25 percent of domestic gas production and 54 percent of domestic refining according to the Argentine Oil Institute

Repsol has said it will seek at least $10 billion (79 billion

euros) in compensation for its expropriated shares as well as international arbitration to settle the claim

Argentina counters that Repsol is leaving $9 billion in debt while in just over a decade it earned more than $157 billion most of it sent overseas and not reinvested

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If newly elected French President Francois Hollande wanted to send a signal to Berlin about establishing constructive relations he succeeded with his choice of Jean-Marc Ayrault as prime minster

Ayrault speaks German understands the political culture in Berlin and brings a wealth of knowledge as a policymaker with more than 25 years of experience in the French parliament

A long-time ally of Francersquos new Socialist Party president the 62-year-old politician is also known for his pragmatism - a quality surely to come in handy in the tough negotiations on the euro and the future of Europe that lie in the months ahead

Those talks will be tough judging by remarks Hollande made during his bruising presidential campaign Chief among them was that he would try to renegotiate the German-inspired fiscal discipline pact for Europe

Talk like that was not exactly what German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minster Wolfgang Schaumluble wanted to hear amid an escalating euro crisis

In an interview with DW shortly before the election Ayrault conceded that some French policies would change if Hollande took over as president

ldquoBalancing the budget is a priority in France but it canrsquot be the only valid economic policy in Europe otherwise the frustration with Europe would growrdquo he said ldquoThat is why we want to negotiate a new version of the current fiscal pact by adding to itrdquo

The additions would include a new strategy for growth he said adding that measures in addition to austerity did not serve only Francersquos interests but other eurozone membersrsquo as well

ldquo[Growth is] not only a question for the French itrsquos also an issue in Germany Italy and Spainrdquo he said ldquoThe crisis in Europe is not over We have to solve this problem of growth and thatrsquos what we want to discuss with Germanyrdquo

Ayrault said he saw himself as a potential bridge-builder between the two large European neighbors and key forces in the eurozone

ldquoI have good relations with my friends in the [German Social Democratic Party] and also with some in the inner circle of those currently in charge in Berlinrdquo he said in the DW interview ldquoI have long had good relations with German politicians and itrsquos important that we get to know each other if we want to work better together in the futurerdquo

In a blog on his website in early May Ayrault referred to the Franco-German ties as the ldquodriving forcerdquo of Europe

ldquoThere is no Europe without the close collaboration of our two countriesrdquo he wrote ldquoWe therefore need to reinforce this friendship with Germany but also with our other European partnersrdquo

Ayrault the son of a factory worker is expected to wield substantial power under Hollande In the run-up to the election the president said he would govern differently than his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy who was known to keep a tight rein on daily operations

Under the French constitution the prime minister is responsible for running the government and is held accountable by parliament

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A migratory bird has caused alarm in a village in south-eastern Turkey after locals mistook it for an Israeli spy

Villagersrsquo suspicions were aroused when the bird a common European bee-eater was found dead in a field with a metal ring around its leg stamped ldquoIsraelrdquo

They called the police after deciding its nostrils were unusually large and may have carried a microchip fitted by Israeli intelligence for spying

It was taken to government experts for examination and declared safe

The BBCrsquos correspondent in Istanbul says the regional office of the Turkish agriculture ministry examined the colourfully plumed corpse and assured residents of the village near the city of Gaziantep that it was common practice to fit a ring to migratory birds in order to track their movements

An official at the ministry told the BBC that it took some effort to persuade local police that the little bee-eater posed no threat to national security

At one point a counterterrorism unit became involved in the caseOur correspondent says that wildly implausible conspiracy theories take root easily in

Turkey with alleged Israeli plots among the most widely believedTies between Turkey and Israel deteriorated sharply after nine Turkish pro-Palestinian

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The Olympic Flame was handed over to London on Friday 18th May

David Beckham was at the ancient Panathenaic Stadium to help collect the flame and bring it back home The historic event took place in a rain-hit sundown ceremony at the stadium in Athens venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896

The flame has been handed over to London to host the Games for the third time since the birth of the Olympics ndash in 1908 1948 and now 2012 No other city has staged the Games three times

Despite the buzz triggered by the last-minute news that the LA Galaxy star and former England skipper was flying in specially to be part of the ancient ceremony the more formal duties came down to the Princess Royal as leader of the British delegation to Athens

Both she and Karolos Papoulias the Hellenic Republic president sat in ancient thrones that are part of the stadium during the hour-long ceremony

The flame was handed to the Princess who was watched closely by other members of the official delegation including London 2012 chairman Lord Coe Olympics minister Hugh Robertson London mayor Boris Johnson Beckham and five British sporting teenagers

Each member of the British VIP delegation sheltered under blue umbrellas as they walked through the centre of the stadium to their front-row seats

Everyone from the Princess Royal to Mr Robertson was named over the loudspeakers and greeted by cheers from the crowd

There was also a chuckle from Britons in the crowd as the announcer twice insisted on introducing Beckham as Sir David Beckham

The youngsters were picked by London 2012 for displaying Olympic values During the ceremony they exchanged symbolic olive branches to the tune of John Lennonrsquos Imagine

The five who come from different national regions are from schools and colleges which are part of London 2012rsquos Get Set education network and school linking programmes run by the British Council

The Olympic Flame has been taken on a relay around the Greek mainland and

islands since it was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia last week

It has visited Crete Piraeus Thessalonica Xanthi and Larissa among other places

The torchbearers have been taking it from Olympia to the Panathenaic Stadium The Olympic flame was ldquolaid to restrdquo at the Acropolis overnight before being taken on the eighth and final day of its Greek relay -taking it to the Acropolis Museum the centre of Athens Zappeio and to the handover ceremony

A trio of world champions brought the flame safely to the stadium It arrived in the hands of rower Christina Giazitzidou and was carried by gymnast Vasilis Tsolakidis and rower Alexandra Tsiavou

Chinese gymnast Li Ning who lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Games and Greek weightlifter Pyrros Dimas were the last torchbearers in Greece

In a new symbolic move by the Hellenic Olympic Committee they were picked to represent a link between the last Olympics in Beijing with Greece as the birthplace of the institution and also the next Games in London 2012

Li Ning is the 14-time world champion who won six medals at the 1984 Olympics including three golds while Pyrros Dimas is something of a modern-day Greek sporting hero

He won Greecersquos first Olympic weightlifting gold since 1904 when he was a 20-year-old competing in the 825kg weight class at the Barcelona 1992 Games

He was on his way to winning three Olympic gold medals during his career which he ended with a bronze in front of his home crowd at the 2004 Athens Games

The image of him symbolically leaving his shoes on the platform to a standing ovation is one of the most memorable of the Games

A 70-day relay involving 8000 torchbearers covering 8000 miles will then take the flame to east Londonrsquos Olympic Stadium and the opening of the Games on July 27

The arrival of the flame on British shores will be a ldquoresounding clarion callrdquo to the worldrsquos top athletes to gather for the Games and millions of Britons have been working hard to create a great welcome

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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 18 may

The sun was shining but it was a bit breezy So it was a pretty good scoring day

We had 29 players taking part in an X x Y + Z competition

The winners were the all Swedish team of Sune Joumlnsson Marianne Liljedahl Hans Folin and Jan Ljung with a team score of 138 points

Last place and chocolates went to Alan Sly (2nd week in a row) Joan Edgington Brian Downey and Nina Taylor with a team score of 98

Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by John Woodhead with a distance of 333m

Mr President did the prize giving and also collected his chocolates to great applause

We have a match coming up against Tarleton Golf on Tuesday 12 June 2012 The entry list for this competition is on the noticeboard at the Almerimar clubhouse We encourage as many members as possible to take part and help us retain the trophy we won last year

You can see the full results at

wwwfridaygolfsocietyes

If you would like to take part in the friendly Friday competitions at Almerimar you can put your name up on the entry list by the pro-shop or contact info

fridaygolfsocietyes

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el eJiDoa baby only hours old was found abandoned

at the door of the kindergarten in el ejidoThe infant a girl was taken to the hospital

de poniente where it was treated by pediatricians she has been given in to the care of an

emergency foster family for a period of approximately six weeks until a decree was made stating the child to be helpless which will make it possible for her to be given for adoption it is reported that the child was found at

one orsquoclock in the afternoon by the father of one of the children attending the Centro de educacioacuten infantil Travesuras she was wrapped in a plastic bag with a note

from the person who abandoned her begging admission to a hospitalThe finder notified the policiacutea local de

el ejido who swiftly took the infant to the hospital de poniente before dehydration due to the heat of the day could set in The delegacioacuten de salud pointed out that

there is a protocol that ensures anonymity and confidentiality to mothers who can not take care of their children and which allows them to leave them at a Centro sanitario after giving birth

el eJiDoa resident of el ejido was caught with drugs

in his vehicle while trying to flee from the Guardia Civil The officers of the Guardia Civil were on

routine patrol in balerma when they noticed s a 41 a resident of el ejido trying to avoid them by leaving abruptly in a vehicle The officers stopped his vehicle upon which

he showed clear signs of nervousness so that the officers proceeded with a search of his vehicle The search yielded 120euro in 5 and 10 euro notes and hidden in the well of the vehicle were 14 doses of hashish and a bag containing with three small bags of marijuana prepared for sale The officers then arrested s a who has previous arrests for various

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el eJiDo29 north africans including a woman have

been rescued from a small boat intercepted in punta entinas The Guardia Civil has rescued 29 people of north african origin from a boat which was intercepted about six nautical miles from punta entinas The operation took place at about half

past seven pm The integrated external surveillance (siVe) Civil Guard (sistema integrado de Vigilancia exterior (siVe) de la Guardia Civil) was alerted to the presence of the vessel a servicio mariacutetimo patrol was launched

which rescued 28 men and one woman all adults and in good healthThe immigrants were taken to the fishing

port of almeria where they were treated by red Cross volunteers and handed over to the delivered to the Cuerpo nacional de policiacutea

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The first romeriacutea brotherhoods were established towards the end of the 17th century and in 1758 the brotherhood of Almonte drew up the beginnings of the set of rules that we know today According to these rules the pilgrims must follow the route either on horseback on foot or by cart and they must wear flamenco costume dress

They must accompany the Simpecado the oxcart that houses the Virgen The different brotherhoods set out from different parts of Spain especially from Andalucia and the village somehow finds room for more than a million pilgrims

A Sunday Mass is held for the multitude in El Real the site of the romeriacutea with offerings and prayers The festivities continue as the pilgrims of El Rocio form rings improvise songs or dance to the sound of a small drum usually helped along by

copious quantities of wine On the Monday at dawn the

Salto de la Reja takes place This is the privilege of the brotherhood of Almonte as they take the Virgin out of the shrine and parade her through the crowd who acclaim her as Queen of the marshes and The White Dove

Then the procession moves to the head-quarters of each of the different brother-hoods where the Salve is sung until the Virgin is finally taken away again and the festivities end

After the Rosary a solemn procession through the village begins and ends at the Hermitage at 2 or 3 am Nuestra Sentildeora del Rociacuteo is paraded before the faithful early on the Sunday morning

Once the processional banner of the Parent Brotherhood is safe in the Hermitage the culmination of EI Rociacuteo occurs - the Salto de la Verja or ldquoLeap Over the Railingsrdquo The many

young men from Almonte in the Hermitage literally leap over the iron grille railing protecting the altar and hoist the portable platform carrying the image of the Virgin on to their shoulders Then the portable platform is paraded around the whole village with a stop at most of the houses of the different brotherhoods until midday on Monday So the Virgin goes around the village for twelve long hours until she is returned to her altar and the main part of the pilgrimage ends

The pilgrimage of El Rociacuteo is an instrumental part of the history and natural surroundings of Dontildeana It is by all accounts a strange marriage between Europersquos largest pilgrimage and one of the worldrsquos most significant national parks but with seven centuries of shared tradition and legend bring together a pilgrimage brimming with spirituality and warmth

El Rocio PilgrimageEl Rocio Pilgrimage

A pilgrimAge of oxcArts And horse-drAwn wAgons thAt Allows the fAithful

to recApture the spirit of AndAluciArsquos

most fAmous romeriacuteA el rocio is without doubt the most populAr

romeriacuteA - pilgrimAge - in AndAluciA And perhAps in All of

spAin the romeriacuteA commemorAtes the mirAcle of nuestrA sentildeorA del rociacuteo

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

SpAin AttACKeD For ldquoDiSCriMinAtoryrdquo SUCCeSSion tAxBy Bill BlevinS FinAnCiAl CorreSponDent BlevinS FrAnKS

according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

investors were spooked by a ratings downgrade of 16 spanish banks by moodyrsquos investors service although the move had been expected and an unexpected contraction in us regional factory activity reported on Thursday

sentiment has soured to the extent that an opinion poll showing Greeks are returning to the establishment parties which support the countryrsquos bailout had little impact

if they vote that way in the June 17 elections Greecersquos place in

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

above the six percent level which investors view as a pivot point that could accelerate a climb to 7 percent a cost of borrowing widely seen as unaffordable

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

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Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

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The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

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Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

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Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

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bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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If newly elected French President Francois Hollande wanted to send a signal to Berlin about establishing constructive relations he succeeded with his choice of Jean-Marc Ayrault as prime minster

Ayrault speaks German understands the political culture in Berlin and brings a wealth of knowledge as a policymaker with more than 25 years of experience in the French parliament

A long-time ally of Francersquos new Socialist Party president the 62-year-old politician is also known for his pragmatism - a quality surely to come in handy in the tough negotiations on the euro and the future of Europe that lie in the months ahead

Those talks will be tough judging by remarks Hollande made during his bruising presidential campaign Chief among them was that he would try to renegotiate the German-inspired fiscal discipline pact for Europe

Talk like that was not exactly what German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Finance Minster Wolfgang Schaumluble wanted to hear amid an escalating euro crisis

In an interview with DW shortly before the election Ayrault conceded that some French policies would change if Hollande took over as president

ldquoBalancing the budget is a priority in France but it canrsquot be the only valid economic policy in Europe otherwise the frustration with Europe would growrdquo he said ldquoThat is why we want to negotiate a new version of the current fiscal pact by adding to itrdquo

The additions would include a new strategy for growth he said adding that measures in addition to austerity did not serve only Francersquos interests but other eurozone membersrsquo as well

ldquo[Growth is] not only a question for the French itrsquos also an issue in Germany Italy and Spainrdquo he said ldquoThe crisis in Europe is not over We have to solve this problem of growth and thatrsquos what we want to discuss with Germanyrdquo

Ayrault said he saw himself as a potential bridge-builder between the two large European neighbors and key forces in the eurozone

ldquoI have good relations with my friends in the [German Social Democratic Party] and also with some in the inner circle of those currently in charge in Berlinrdquo he said in the DW interview ldquoI have long had good relations with German politicians and itrsquos important that we get to know each other if we want to work better together in the futurerdquo

In a blog on his website in early May Ayrault referred to the Franco-German ties as the ldquodriving forcerdquo of Europe

ldquoThere is no Europe without the close collaboration of our two countriesrdquo he wrote ldquoWe therefore need to reinforce this friendship with Germany but also with our other European partnersrdquo

Ayrault the son of a factory worker is expected to wield substantial power under Hollande In the run-up to the election the president said he would govern differently than his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy who was known to keep a tight rein on daily operations

Under the French constitution the prime minister is responsible for running the government and is held accountable by parliament

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TuRkEy VILLAGERS SEE ISRAELI SPy IN MIGRATORy bIRD

A migratory bird has caused alarm in a village in south-eastern Turkey after locals mistook it for an Israeli spy

Villagersrsquo suspicions were aroused when the bird a common European bee-eater was found dead in a field with a metal ring around its leg stamped ldquoIsraelrdquo

They called the police after deciding its nostrils were unusually large and may have carried a microchip fitted by Israeli intelligence for spying

It was taken to government experts for examination and declared safe

The BBCrsquos correspondent in Istanbul says the regional office of the Turkish agriculture ministry examined the colourfully plumed corpse and assured residents of the village near the city of Gaziantep that it was common practice to fit a ring to migratory birds in order to track their movements

An official at the ministry told the BBC that it took some effort to persuade local police that the little bee-eater posed no threat to national security

At one point a counterterrorism unit became involved in the caseOur correspondent says that wildly implausible conspiracy theories take root easily in

Turkey with alleged Israeli plots among the most widely believedTies between Turkey and Israel deteriorated sharply after nine Turkish pro-Palestinian

Islamic activists died in a raid by Israeli security forces on a boat trying to break the blockade on Gaza two years ago

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The Olympic Flame was handed over to London on Friday 18th May

David Beckham was at the ancient Panathenaic Stadium to help collect the flame and bring it back home The historic event took place in a rain-hit sundown ceremony at the stadium in Athens venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896

The flame has been handed over to London to host the Games for the third time since the birth of the Olympics ndash in 1908 1948 and now 2012 No other city has staged the Games three times

Despite the buzz triggered by the last-minute news that the LA Galaxy star and former England skipper was flying in specially to be part of the ancient ceremony the more formal duties came down to the Princess Royal as leader of the British delegation to Athens

Both she and Karolos Papoulias the Hellenic Republic president sat in ancient thrones that are part of the stadium during the hour-long ceremony

The flame was handed to the Princess who was watched closely by other members of the official delegation including London 2012 chairman Lord Coe Olympics minister Hugh Robertson London mayor Boris Johnson Beckham and five British sporting teenagers

Each member of the British VIP delegation sheltered under blue umbrellas as they walked through the centre of the stadium to their front-row seats

Everyone from the Princess Royal to Mr Robertson was named over the loudspeakers and greeted by cheers from the crowd

There was also a chuckle from Britons in the crowd as the announcer twice insisted on introducing Beckham as Sir David Beckham

The youngsters were picked by London 2012 for displaying Olympic values During the ceremony they exchanged symbolic olive branches to the tune of John Lennonrsquos Imagine

The five who come from different national regions are from schools and colleges which are part of London 2012rsquos Get Set education network and school linking programmes run by the British Council

The Olympic Flame has been taken on a relay around the Greek mainland and

islands since it was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia last week

It has visited Crete Piraeus Thessalonica Xanthi and Larissa among other places

The torchbearers have been taking it from Olympia to the Panathenaic Stadium The Olympic flame was ldquolaid to restrdquo at the Acropolis overnight before being taken on the eighth and final day of its Greek relay -taking it to the Acropolis Museum the centre of Athens Zappeio and to the handover ceremony

A trio of world champions brought the flame safely to the stadium It arrived in the hands of rower Christina Giazitzidou and was carried by gymnast Vasilis Tsolakidis and rower Alexandra Tsiavou

Chinese gymnast Li Ning who lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Games and Greek weightlifter Pyrros Dimas were the last torchbearers in Greece

In a new symbolic move by the Hellenic Olympic Committee they were picked to represent a link between the last Olympics in Beijing with Greece as the birthplace of the institution and also the next Games in London 2012

Li Ning is the 14-time world champion who won six medals at the 1984 Olympics including three golds while Pyrros Dimas is something of a modern-day Greek sporting hero

He won Greecersquos first Olympic weightlifting gold since 1904 when he was a 20-year-old competing in the 825kg weight class at the Barcelona 1992 Games

He was on his way to winning three Olympic gold medals during his career which he ended with a bronze in front of his home crowd at the 2004 Athens Games

The image of him symbolically leaving his shoes on the platform to a standing ovation is one of the most memorable of the Games

A 70-day relay involving 8000 torchbearers covering 8000 miles will then take the flame to east Londonrsquos Olympic Stadium and the opening of the Games on July 27

The arrival of the flame on British shores will be a ldquoresounding clarion callrdquo to the worldrsquos top athletes to gather for the Games and millions of Britons have been working hard to create a great welcome

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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 18 may

The sun was shining but it was a bit breezy So it was a pretty good scoring day

We had 29 players taking part in an X x Y + Z competition

The winners were the all Swedish team of Sune Joumlnsson Marianne Liljedahl Hans Folin and Jan Ljung with a team score of 138 points

Last place and chocolates went to Alan Sly (2nd week in a row) Joan Edgington Brian Downey and Nina Taylor with a team score of 98

Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by John Woodhead with a distance of 333m

Mr President did the prize giving and also collected his chocolates to great applause

We have a match coming up against Tarleton Golf on Tuesday 12 June 2012 The entry list for this competition is on the noticeboard at the Almerimar clubhouse We encourage as many members as possible to take part and help us retain the trophy we won last year

You can see the full results at

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Dates for your Diary22 June 2012 -Top Banana competition at

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JULY 2012

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el eJiDoa baby only hours old was found abandoned

at the door of the kindergarten in el ejidoThe infant a girl was taken to the hospital

de poniente where it was treated by pediatricians she has been given in to the care of an

emergency foster family for a period of approximately six weeks until a decree was made stating the child to be helpless which will make it possible for her to be given for adoption it is reported that the child was found at

one orsquoclock in the afternoon by the father of one of the children attending the Centro de educacioacuten infantil Travesuras she was wrapped in a plastic bag with a note

from the person who abandoned her begging admission to a hospitalThe finder notified the policiacutea local de

el ejido who swiftly took the infant to the hospital de poniente before dehydration due to the heat of the day could set in The delegacioacuten de salud pointed out that

there is a protocol that ensures anonymity and confidentiality to mothers who can not take care of their children and which allows them to leave them at a Centro sanitario after giving birth

el eJiDoa resident of el ejido was caught with drugs

in his vehicle while trying to flee from the Guardia Civil The officers of the Guardia Civil were on

routine patrol in balerma when they noticed s a 41 a resident of el ejido trying to avoid them by leaving abruptly in a vehicle The officers stopped his vehicle upon which

he showed clear signs of nervousness so that the officers proceeded with a search of his vehicle The search yielded 120euro in 5 and 10 euro notes and hidden in the well of the vehicle were 14 doses of hashish and a bag containing with three small bags of marijuana prepared for sale The officers then arrested s a who has previous arrests for various

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el eJiDo29 north africans including a woman have

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past seven pm The integrated external surveillance (siVe) Civil Guard (sistema integrado de Vigilancia exterior (siVe) de la Guardia Civil) was alerted to the presence of the vessel a servicio mariacutetimo patrol was launched

which rescued 28 men and one woman all adults and in good healthThe immigrants were taken to the fishing

port of almeria where they were treated by red Cross volunteers and handed over to the delivered to the Cuerpo nacional de policiacutea

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The first romeriacutea brotherhoods were established towards the end of the 17th century and in 1758 the brotherhood of Almonte drew up the beginnings of the set of rules that we know today According to these rules the pilgrims must follow the route either on horseback on foot or by cart and they must wear flamenco costume dress

They must accompany the Simpecado the oxcart that houses the Virgen The different brotherhoods set out from different parts of Spain especially from Andalucia and the village somehow finds room for more than a million pilgrims

A Sunday Mass is held for the multitude in El Real the site of the romeriacutea with offerings and prayers The festivities continue as the pilgrims of El Rocio form rings improvise songs or dance to the sound of a small drum usually helped along by

copious quantities of wine On the Monday at dawn the

Salto de la Reja takes place This is the privilege of the brotherhood of Almonte as they take the Virgin out of the shrine and parade her through the crowd who acclaim her as Queen of the marshes and The White Dove

Then the procession moves to the head-quarters of each of the different brother-hoods where the Salve is sung until the Virgin is finally taken away again and the festivities end

After the Rosary a solemn procession through the village begins and ends at the Hermitage at 2 or 3 am Nuestra Sentildeora del Rociacuteo is paraded before the faithful early on the Sunday morning

Once the processional banner of the Parent Brotherhood is safe in the Hermitage the culmination of EI Rociacuteo occurs - the Salto de la Verja or ldquoLeap Over the Railingsrdquo The many

young men from Almonte in the Hermitage literally leap over the iron grille railing protecting the altar and hoist the portable platform carrying the image of the Virgin on to their shoulders Then the portable platform is paraded around the whole village with a stop at most of the houses of the different brotherhoods until midday on Monday So the Virgin goes around the village for twelve long hours until she is returned to her altar and the main part of the pilgrimage ends

The pilgrimage of El Rociacuteo is an instrumental part of the history and natural surroundings of Dontildeana It is by all accounts a strange marriage between Europersquos largest pilgrimage and one of the worldrsquos most significant national parks but with seven centuries of shared tradition and legend bring together a pilgrimage brimming with spirituality and warmth

El Rocio PilgrimageEl Rocio Pilgrimage

A pilgrimAge of oxcArts And horse-drAwn wAgons thAt Allows the fAithful

to recApture the spirit of AndAluciArsquos

most fAmous romeriacuteA el rocio is without doubt the most populAr

romeriacuteA - pilgrimAge - in AndAluciA And perhAps in All of

spAin the romeriacuteA commemorAtes the mirAcle of nuestrA sentildeorA del rociacuteo

A stAtue of the mAdonnA which wAs

found in el rocio And is credited with fertility amp mAgicAl

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

lsquostockrsquo of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 236 in 2012 by up to 611250 homes and they anticipate that new construction activity will begin to recover in 2013

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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an immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bathroom village house within walking distance to all amenities in the picturesque village of Bedar This property also has a unique separate garage and storeroom

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new to MaRket 139950euro

an incredible opportunity to purchase a new 2 bedroom 2 bathroom modern apartment which has been finished to a very good standard and situated in a traditional Spanish village just 20 minutes to the coast

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This modern newly built 3 bed property is situated in a fabulous small Spanish village located 7 minutes from the motorway and half an hour from the beaches of the Cabo de gata a great buy

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3 larGe beDrooms 1 en suitefully furnisHeD larGe poolnOw OnLy 450euro pcM

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ideal for builders to complete internals

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great opportunity to purchase a well appointed 3-bed 2-bath Villa set on an elevated position with walking distance to the promenade and las Ventanicas beach on mojacar playa the Villa is very bright amp offers excellent sea amp mountain views it has a built area of 16110mtssup2 distributed on two levels the upper level is comprised of a large

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terraces on both levels a solarium with 360ordm views and a private swimming pool and lawned garden with mature trees on the lower level Furthermore the property benefits from gas central heating air

conditioning (hot and cold) and double glazed windows throughout this Villa is currently been used as a full time home not holiday accommodation and is in very good

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main shopping centre in mojacar playa and a further 2-minute to mojacar Village up in the hill10-minute drive to garrucha and also a few minutes drive from several golf courses - playa macenas marina de la torre cortijo grande Valle del este and desert springsFor more information or to book a viewing appointment please visit our office or contact us via phone

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This large plot of 22800 metres with sea views and a ruin of 120 m2 situated minutes from Lubrin town with all its amenities good tapas bars and pretty squares an absolute bargain

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

FoR Rent 3 bed and 2 bath villa in CuCadoR600M2 plot - beautiFul aRea and views

RenTal pRice 350euro peR MonTh

for more information or to arrange to view a property call or email new Horizon villas Los Carasoles Open 9am - 2pm

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

SpAin AttACKeD For ldquoDiSCriMinAtoryrdquo SUCCeSSion tAxBy Bill BlevinS FinAnCiAl CorreSponDent BlevinS FrAnKS

according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

our website wwwblevinsfrankscom

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

investors were spooked by a ratings downgrade of 16 spanish banks by moodyrsquos investors service although the move had been expected and an unexpected contraction in us regional factory activity reported on Thursday

sentiment has soured to the extent that an opinion poll showing Greeks are returning to the establishment parties which support the countryrsquos bailout had little impact

if they vote that way in the June 17 elections Greecersquos place in

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

above the six percent level which investors view as a pivot point that could accelerate a climb to 7 percent a cost of borrowing widely seen as unaffordable

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

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reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

ldquobeHinD eVery Great man is a woman rollinG Her eyesrdquo

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

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595euro(in the bar)

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only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

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28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle malaga Albox monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair new Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg

painting ampdeCoRating

bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

property to rent urcal2 bed Casita furnished or

unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner

large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

300europcm inc water phone lynne on 666 281 323

LiTTLE zOO now have a

selction of young birds fOR saLEbudgies 8euro eachJava Finches 12euro

Parakeets for hand rearing

only 30euro eachdiamond finches

REady sOOnTel 647 379 795

nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

energetict able to work

to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

fielD sales representatiVe

moJacarif you enjoy

meeting business people and feel

that you can bring energy and

purpose to the role we would like to hear from you

we provideFull and on-going

traininggood working

conditionsgood package

available for the right person

Mobile phone amp expenses

Flexible hours

For just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in a

box with a photograph and will be seen by more than 35000 sol times readers

tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

Uk amp could no longer afford my kennel fees i get on well with other Dogs amp like lots of room to play DOB 010811 Come and meet me at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

In all Coastal amp Inland areas

wwwcitrushomes-spaincomcitrushomes-hqhotmailcom

Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

Hi my name is leo irsquom a labrador X and i am neutered i am a charming Boy who would be easy to train

irsquom extremely amiable and docile i have had my first VaccinationRabies and i have been micro chipped DOB 01102010 Come and meet me soon at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626 766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest En standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

stables

motorinG section

dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

wanteD

swimminG pools

TROPiCana POOLs new construction amp repairsTelephone

650 906 114

car parts

storage rooms for rent 5 square

meters to 15sqmeters

roquetas de mar urbanisation

from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

satelliteteleVision

a1 sky television systeMs

satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc

also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed

Tel dave 628 607 778

storaGe

Floor AND wAll TiliNG SPeCiAliST

call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

just a master of one

25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

LaRGE van Spain - Uk Full or half loads plus

car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

spAin - uK - spAin remoVAls

Friendly reliable serviceFully legal

special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298mobile 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcom

see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

for sale

DVlA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available

Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUYERS OF All mETAlS

Brass Copper lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold

tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

sCRap CaRs wantedTOP PRiCEs Paid

MotoRbike FoR sale suzuki Marauder vZ800cc

on spanish platesReg 2001 itv July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles vgC

3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643

uRgently ReQuiRed english amp spanish CaRavans

CaRs MotoRhoMes amp vans any Condition we ColleCt

thRoughout spain

tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits

starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone

car parts

wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326

634 337 185

people CaRRieR

oR Mini bus wanted to buy

Cash waiting Must be

diesel spanish plated amp Reliable

Call 609 199 394

JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types

of plant machinery any age any condition

CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles

wanted

tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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The Olympic Flame was handed over to London on Friday 18th May

David Beckham was at the ancient Panathenaic Stadium to help collect the flame and bring it back home The historic event took place in a rain-hit sundown ceremony at the stadium in Athens venue of the first modern Olympics in 1896

The flame has been handed over to London to host the Games for the third time since the birth of the Olympics ndash in 1908 1948 and now 2012 No other city has staged the Games three times

Despite the buzz triggered by the last-minute news that the LA Galaxy star and former England skipper was flying in specially to be part of the ancient ceremony the more formal duties came down to the Princess Royal as leader of the British delegation to Athens

Both she and Karolos Papoulias the Hellenic Republic president sat in ancient thrones that are part of the stadium during the hour-long ceremony

The flame was handed to the Princess who was watched closely by other members of the official delegation including London 2012 chairman Lord Coe Olympics minister Hugh Robertson London mayor Boris Johnson Beckham and five British sporting teenagers

Each member of the British VIP delegation sheltered under blue umbrellas as they walked through the centre of the stadium to their front-row seats

Everyone from the Princess Royal to Mr Robertson was named over the loudspeakers and greeted by cheers from the crowd

There was also a chuckle from Britons in the crowd as the announcer twice insisted on introducing Beckham as Sir David Beckham

The youngsters were picked by London 2012 for displaying Olympic values During the ceremony they exchanged symbolic olive branches to the tune of John Lennonrsquos Imagine

The five who come from different national regions are from schools and colleges which are part of London 2012rsquos Get Set education network and school linking programmes run by the British Council

The Olympic Flame has been taken on a relay around the Greek mainland and

islands since it was lit by the rays of the sun in ancient Olympia last week

It has visited Crete Piraeus Thessalonica Xanthi and Larissa among other places

The torchbearers have been taking it from Olympia to the Panathenaic Stadium The Olympic flame was ldquolaid to restrdquo at the Acropolis overnight before being taken on the eighth and final day of its Greek relay -taking it to the Acropolis Museum the centre of Athens Zappeio and to the handover ceremony

A trio of world champions brought the flame safely to the stadium It arrived in the hands of rower Christina Giazitzidou and was carried by gymnast Vasilis Tsolakidis and rower Alexandra Tsiavou

Chinese gymnast Li Ning who lit the cauldron at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Beijing Games and Greek weightlifter Pyrros Dimas were the last torchbearers in Greece

In a new symbolic move by the Hellenic Olympic Committee they were picked to represent a link between the last Olympics in Beijing with Greece as the birthplace of the institution and also the next Games in London 2012

Li Ning is the 14-time world champion who won six medals at the 1984 Olympics including three golds while Pyrros Dimas is something of a modern-day Greek sporting hero

He won Greecersquos first Olympic weightlifting gold since 1904 when he was a 20-year-old competing in the 825kg weight class at the Barcelona 1992 Games

He was on his way to winning three Olympic gold medals during his career which he ended with a bronze in front of his home crowd at the 2004 Athens Games

The image of him symbolically leaving his shoes on the platform to a standing ovation is one of the most memorable of the Games

A 70-day relay involving 8000 torchbearers covering 8000 miles will then take the flame to east Londonrsquos Olympic Stadium and the opening of the Games on July 27

The arrival of the flame on British shores will be a ldquoresounding clarion callrdquo to the worldrsquos top athletes to gather for the Games and millions of Britons have been working hard to create a great welcome

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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 18 may

The sun was shining but it was a bit breezy So it was a pretty good scoring day

We had 29 players taking part in an X x Y + Z competition

The winners were the all Swedish team of Sune Joumlnsson Marianne Liljedahl Hans Folin and Jan Ljung with a team score of 138 points

Last place and chocolates went to Alan Sly (2nd week in a row) Joan Edgington Brian Downey and Nina Taylor with a team score of 98

Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by John Woodhead with a distance of 333m

Mr President did the prize giving and also collected his chocolates to great applause

We have a match coming up against Tarleton Golf on Tuesday 12 June 2012 The entry list for this competition is on the noticeboard at the Almerimar clubhouse We encourage as many members as possible to take part and help us retain the trophy we won last year

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el eJiDoa baby only hours old was found abandoned

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de poniente where it was treated by pediatricians she has been given in to the care of an

emergency foster family for a period of approximately six weeks until a decree was made stating the child to be helpless which will make it possible for her to be given for adoption it is reported that the child was found at

one orsquoclock in the afternoon by the father of one of the children attending the Centro de educacioacuten infantil Travesuras she was wrapped in a plastic bag with a note

from the person who abandoned her begging admission to a hospitalThe finder notified the policiacutea local de

el ejido who swiftly took the infant to the hospital de poniente before dehydration due to the heat of the day could set in The delegacioacuten de salud pointed out that

there is a protocol that ensures anonymity and confidentiality to mothers who can not take care of their children and which allows them to leave them at a Centro sanitario after giving birth

el eJiDoa resident of el ejido was caught with drugs

in his vehicle while trying to flee from the Guardia Civil The officers of the Guardia Civil were on

routine patrol in balerma when they noticed s a 41 a resident of el ejido trying to avoid them by leaving abruptly in a vehicle The officers stopped his vehicle upon which

he showed clear signs of nervousness so that the officers proceeded with a search of his vehicle The search yielded 120euro in 5 and 10 euro notes and hidden in the well of the vehicle were 14 doses of hashish and a bag containing with three small bags of marijuana prepared for sale The officers then arrested s a who has previous arrests for various

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past seven pm The integrated external surveillance (siVe) Civil Guard (sistema integrado de Vigilancia exterior (siVe) de la Guardia Civil) was alerted to the presence of the vessel a servicio mariacutetimo patrol was launched

which rescued 28 men and one woman all adults and in good healthThe immigrants were taken to the fishing

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The first romeriacutea brotherhoods were established towards the end of the 17th century and in 1758 the brotherhood of Almonte drew up the beginnings of the set of rules that we know today According to these rules the pilgrims must follow the route either on horseback on foot or by cart and they must wear flamenco costume dress

They must accompany the Simpecado the oxcart that houses the Virgen The different brotherhoods set out from different parts of Spain especially from Andalucia and the village somehow finds room for more than a million pilgrims

A Sunday Mass is held for the multitude in El Real the site of the romeriacutea with offerings and prayers The festivities continue as the pilgrims of El Rocio form rings improvise songs or dance to the sound of a small drum usually helped along by

copious quantities of wine On the Monday at dawn the

Salto de la Reja takes place This is the privilege of the brotherhood of Almonte as they take the Virgin out of the shrine and parade her through the crowd who acclaim her as Queen of the marshes and The White Dove

Then the procession moves to the head-quarters of each of the different brother-hoods where the Salve is sung until the Virgin is finally taken away again and the festivities end

After the Rosary a solemn procession through the village begins and ends at the Hermitage at 2 or 3 am Nuestra Sentildeora del Rociacuteo is paraded before the faithful early on the Sunday morning

Once the processional banner of the Parent Brotherhood is safe in the Hermitage the culmination of EI Rociacuteo occurs - the Salto de la Verja or ldquoLeap Over the Railingsrdquo The many

young men from Almonte in the Hermitage literally leap over the iron grille railing protecting the altar and hoist the portable platform carrying the image of the Virgin on to their shoulders Then the portable platform is paraded around the whole village with a stop at most of the houses of the different brotherhoods until midday on Monday So the Virgin goes around the village for twelve long hours until she is returned to her altar and the main part of the pilgrimage ends

The pilgrimage of El Rociacuteo is an instrumental part of the history and natural surroundings of Dontildeana It is by all accounts a strange marriage between Europersquos largest pilgrimage and one of the worldrsquos most significant national parks but with seven centuries of shared tradition and legend bring together a pilgrimage brimming with spirituality and warmth

El Rocio PilgrimageEl Rocio Pilgrimage

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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apply your make upWear sunglasses to protect

the delicate skin around your eyes

use SPF protective lip balm to stop dry cracked lips

Wear a hat and avoid the hot midday sun from 11

- 3pmDrink plenty of water and

use an antioxidant rich after sun product at night

vogUersquoS FAShioN eDitorS CAllS For lsquoheAlthyrsquo boDy imAge

Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

lsquostockrsquo of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 236 in 2012 by up to 611250 homes and they anticipate that new construction activity will begin to recover in 2013

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

17SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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OLV508 SORBaS La huELga

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

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according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

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president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

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Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

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down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

ldquobeHinD eVery Great man is a woman rollinG Her eyesrdquo

Jim carrey

27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

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including all types of palm trees

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tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

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in the

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634 315 730

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within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

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n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

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welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

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my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

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ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

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the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

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considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

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WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

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609 199 394

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tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

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your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

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Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

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brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

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FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

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bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

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bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

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only 30euro eachdiamond finches

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are yout confident amp

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to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

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we provideFull and on-going

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tel paulette for more information on how to

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Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

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Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

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34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

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650 906 114

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from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

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call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

just a master of one

25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

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car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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people CaRRieR

oR Mini bus wanted to buy

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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types

of plant machinery any age any condition

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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750euro + transfer fee Tel 950 064 797

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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD

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JT METALRECYCLING

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has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements

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Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale

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tel 662 244 199

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

in these turbulent times all extra marketing Findmeahome can do to help owners sell their properties must be a good thing We have a Facebook page and all readers are invited to visit it and like our page httpswwwfacebookcomfindmeahome

there is a frog in my pool

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

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friday Golf societyalmerimar friDay Golf - 18 may

The sun was shining but it was a bit breezy So it was a pretty good scoring day

We had 29 players taking part in an X x Y + Z competition

The winners were the all Swedish team of Sune Joumlnsson Marianne Liljedahl Hans Folin and Jan Ljung with a team score of 138 points

Last place and chocolates went to Alan Sly (2nd week in a row) Joan Edgington Brian Downey and Nina Taylor with a team score of 98

Nearest the pin was on hole 17 and was won by John Woodhead with a distance of 333m

Mr President did the prize giving and also collected his chocolates to great applause

We have a match coming up against Tarleton Golf on Tuesday 12 June 2012 The entry list for this competition is on the noticeboard at the Almerimar clubhouse We encourage as many members as possible to take part and help us retain the trophy we won last year

You can see the full results at

wwwfridaygolfsocietyes

If you would like to take part in the friendly Friday competitions at Almerimar you can put your name up on the entry list by the pro-shop or contact info

fridaygolfsocietyes

Dates for your Diary22 June 2012 -Top Banana competition at

La Envia (CONFIRMED DATE)

JULY 2012

1 July 2012 - Annual membership fees become due

el eJiDoa baby only hours old was found abandoned

at the door of the kindergarten in el ejidoThe infant a girl was taken to the hospital

de poniente where it was treated by pediatricians she has been given in to the care of an

emergency foster family for a period of approximately six weeks until a decree was made stating the child to be helpless which will make it possible for her to be given for adoption it is reported that the child was found at

one orsquoclock in the afternoon by the father of one of the children attending the Centro de educacioacuten infantil Travesuras she was wrapped in a plastic bag with a note

from the person who abandoned her begging admission to a hospitalThe finder notified the policiacutea local de

el ejido who swiftly took the infant to the hospital de poniente before dehydration due to the heat of the day could set in The delegacioacuten de salud pointed out that

there is a protocol that ensures anonymity and confidentiality to mothers who can not take care of their children and which allows them to leave them at a Centro sanitario after giving birth

el eJiDoa resident of el ejido was caught with drugs

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routine patrol in balerma when they noticed s a 41 a resident of el ejido trying to avoid them by leaving abruptly in a vehicle The officers stopped his vehicle upon which

he showed clear signs of nervousness so that the officers proceeded with a search of his vehicle The search yielded 120euro in 5 and 10 euro notes and hidden in the well of the vehicle were 14 doses of hashish and a bag containing with three small bags of marijuana prepared for sale The officers then arrested s a who has previous arrests for various

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el eJiDo29 north africans including a woman have

been rescued from a small boat intercepted in punta entinas The Guardia Civil has rescued 29 people of north african origin from a boat which was intercepted about six nautical miles from punta entinas The operation took place at about half

past seven pm The integrated external surveillance (siVe) Civil Guard (sistema integrado de Vigilancia exterior (siVe) de la Guardia Civil) was alerted to the presence of the vessel a servicio mariacutetimo patrol was launched

which rescued 28 men and one woman all adults and in good healthThe immigrants were taken to the fishing

port of almeria where they were treated by red Cross volunteers and handed over to the delivered to the Cuerpo nacional de policiacutea

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The first romeriacutea brotherhoods were established towards the end of the 17th century and in 1758 the brotherhood of Almonte drew up the beginnings of the set of rules that we know today According to these rules the pilgrims must follow the route either on horseback on foot or by cart and they must wear flamenco costume dress

They must accompany the Simpecado the oxcart that houses the Virgen The different brotherhoods set out from different parts of Spain especially from Andalucia and the village somehow finds room for more than a million pilgrims

A Sunday Mass is held for the multitude in El Real the site of the romeriacutea with offerings and prayers The festivities continue as the pilgrims of El Rocio form rings improvise songs or dance to the sound of a small drum usually helped along by

copious quantities of wine On the Monday at dawn the

Salto de la Reja takes place This is the privilege of the brotherhood of Almonte as they take the Virgin out of the shrine and parade her through the crowd who acclaim her as Queen of the marshes and The White Dove

Then the procession moves to the head-quarters of each of the different brother-hoods where the Salve is sung until the Virgin is finally taken away again and the festivities end

After the Rosary a solemn procession through the village begins and ends at the Hermitage at 2 or 3 am Nuestra Sentildeora del Rociacuteo is paraded before the faithful early on the Sunday morning

Once the processional banner of the Parent Brotherhood is safe in the Hermitage the culmination of EI Rociacuteo occurs - the Salto de la Verja or ldquoLeap Over the Railingsrdquo The many

young men from Almonte in the Hermitage literally leap over the iron grille railing protecting the altar and hoist the portable platform carrying the image of the Virgin on to their shoulders Then the portable platform is paraded around the whole village with a stop at most of the houses of the different brotherhoods until midday on Monday So the Virgin goes around the village for twelve long hours until she is returned to her altar and the main part of the pilgrimage ends

The pilgrimage of El Rociacuteo is an instrumental part of the history and natural surroundings of Dontildeana It is by all accounts a strange marriage between Europersquos largest pilgrimage and one of the worldrsquos most significant national parks but with seven centuries of shared tradition and legend bring together a pilgrimage brimming with spirituality and warmth

El Rocio PilgrimageEl Rocio Pilgrimage

A pilgrimAge of oxcArts And horse-drAwn wAgons thAt Allows the fAithful

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

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top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

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Lighten Up

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Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

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according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

investors were spooked by a ratings downgrade of 16 spanish banks by moodyrsquos investors service although the move had been expected and an unexpected contraction in us regional factory activity reported on Thursday

sentiment has soured to the extent that an opinion poll showing Greeks are returning to the establishment parties which support the countryrsquos bailout had little impact

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

above the six percent level which investors view as a pivot point that could accelerate a climb to 7 percent a cost of borrowing widely seen as unaffordable

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

ldquobeHinD eVery Great man is a woman rollinG Her eyesrdquo

Jim carrey

27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

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La Vida

La Alfoquia

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only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

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28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle malaga Albox monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair new Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg

painting ampdeCoRating

bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

property to rent urcal2 bed Casita furnished or

unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner

large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

300europcm inc water phone lynne on 666 281 323

LiTTLE zOO now have a

selction of young birds fOR saLEbudgies 8euro eachJava Finches 12euro

Parakeets for hand rearing

only 30euro eachdiamond finches

REady sOOnTel 647 379 795

nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

energetict able to work

to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

fielD sales representatiVe

moJacarif you enjoy

meeting business people and feel

that you can bring energy and

purpose to the role we would like to hear from you

we provideFull and on-going

traininggood working

conditionsgood package

available for the right person

Mobile phone amp expenses

Flexible hours

For just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in a

box with a photograph and will be seen by more than 35000 sol times readers

tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

Uk amp could no longer afford my kennel fees i get on well with other Dogs amp like lots of room to play DOB 010811 Come and meet me at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

In all Coastal amp Inland areas

wwwcitrushomes-spaincomcitrushomes-hqhotmailcom

Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

Hi my name is leo irsquom a labrador X and i am neutered i am a charming Boy who would be easy to train

irsquom extremely amiable and docile i have had my first VaccinationRabies and i have been micro chipped DOB 01102010 Come and meet me soon at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626 766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest En standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

stables

motorinG section

dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

wanteD

swimminG pools

TROPiCana POOLs new construction amp repairsTelephone

650 906 114

car parts

storage rooms for rent 5 square

meters to 15sqmeters

roquetas de mar urbanisation

from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

satelliteteleVision

a1 sky television systeMs

satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc

also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed

Tel dave 628 607 778

storaGe

Floor AND wAll TiliNG SPeCiAliST

call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

just a master of one

25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

LaRGE van Spain - Uk Full or half loads plus

car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

spAin - uK - spAin remoVAls

Friendly reliable serviceFully legal

special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298mobile 696 621 884

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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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The first romeriacutea brotherhoods were established towards the end of the 17th century and in 1758 the brotherhood of Almonte drew up the beginnings of the set of rules that we know today According to these rules the pilgrims must follow the route either on horseback on foot or by cart and they must wear flamenco costume dress

They must accompany the Simpecado the oxcart that houses the Virgen The different brotherhoods set out from different parts of Spain especially from Andalucia and the village somehow finds room for more than a million pilgrims

A Sunday Mass is held for the multitude in El Real the site of the romeriacutea with offerings and prayers The festivities continue as the pilgrims of El Rocio form rings improvise songs or dance to the sound of a small drum usually helped along by

copious quantities of wine On the Monday at dawn the

Salto de la Reja takes place This is the privilege of the brotherhood of Almonte as they take the Virgin out of the shrine and parade her through the crowd who acclaim her as Queen of the marshes and The White Dove

Then the procession moves to the head-quarters of each of the different brother-hoods where the Salve is sung until the Virgin is finally taken away again and the festivities end

After the Rosary a solemn procession through the village begins and ends at the Hermitage at 2 or 3 am Nuestra Sentildeora del Rociacuteo is paraded before the faithful early on the Sunday morning

Once the processional banner of the Parent Brotherhood is safe in the Hermitage the culmination of EI Rociacuteo occurs - the Salto de la Verja or ldquoLeap Over the Railingsrdquo The many

young men from Almonte in the Hermitage literally leap over the iron grille railing protecting the altar and hoist the portable platform carrying the image of the Virgin on to their shoulders Then the portable platform is paraded around the whole village with a stop at most of the houses of the different brotherhoods until midday on Monday So the Virgin goes around the village for twelve long hours until she is returned to her altar and the main part of the pilgrimage ends

The pilgrimage of El Rociacuteo is an instrumental part of the history and natural surroundings of Dontildeana It is by all accounts a strange marriage between Europersquos largest pilgrimage and one of the worldrsquos most significant national parks but with seven centuries of shared tradition and legend bring together a pilgrimage brimming with spirituality and warmth

El Rocio PilgrimageEl Rocio Pilgrimage

A pilgrimAge of oxcArts And horse-drAwn wAgons thAt Allows the fAithful

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

lsquostockrsquo of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 236 in 2012 by up to 611250 homes and they anticipate that new construction activity will begin to recover in 2013

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

SpAin AttACKeD For ldquoDiSCriMinAtoryrdquo SUCCeSSion tAxBy Bill BlevinS FinAnCiAl CorreSponDent BlevinS FrAnKS

according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

our website wwwblevinsfrankscom

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

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Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

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Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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All over-50s should take statins to cut their risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke researchers claim

A major study shows the drugs ndash usually only given to high-risk patients ndash provided clear benefits among healthy ones too

Researchers reviewed findings from 27 trials involving 175000 people some of whom were at low risk of heart problems

They found that the positives greatly exceeded any side-effects from taking the drugs such as muscle weakness diabetes and depression

More than eight million adults are already taking statins with some experts predicting that one in four will soon be taking the drugs for life

Borislava Mihaylova of the University of Oxford lead author

of the study said lsquoIn the UK current practice is generally to give people a statin only if they have had or are considered to be at ldquohigh riskrdquo of having a heart attack or a stroke

This study shows that the benefits of statins extend to a much lower-risk group of people than previously thoughtrsquo

The research co-ordinated by Oxford and the University of Sydney in Australia looked at more than two dozen studies using statins to cut levels of low-density lipoprotein or lsquobadrsquo cholesterol in the blood The drugs cut the risk of heart attacks strokes and operations to unblock arteries by one third or more

The benefits were gained no matter what level of cholesterol patients started out with Healthier people who were given statins also had lower

overall death rates than those who were given a placebo

The study published online by the Lancet was funded by the British and Australian medical research councils and the British Heart Foundation

Its authors say the imminent revision of NHS guidelines on the use of statins should be used to widen those eligibile for routine therapy At present statins are restricted to those with at least a 20 per cent risk of having a heart attack or stroke over the next ten years

However a commentary in the Lancet says most over-50s are likely to be at higher risk of cardiovascular disease and so it would be lsquopragmaticrsquo to use age to prescribe statins instead of costly medical tests

Professor Colin Baigent from the Medical Research Council said lsquoIt is not just about treating raised cholesterol after middle-age

The benefits of statins in people who are currently healthy but are for some reason at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke are substantial and much greater than any of the known risks

lsquoPeople who are at increased risk perhaps because they are overweight or smoke or have high blood pressure would be better off with lower cholesterol even if their cholesterol is not

considered to be particularly highrsquo

Professor Baigent believes the routine use of statins would lead to 10000 fewer heart attacks and strokes a year including 2000 fewer deaths in the UK

The small cost of the drugs would be outweighed by NHS savings due to the reduced number of heart attacks and strokes

June Davison of the British Heart Foundation said lsquoThose who already have heart disease or are at high risk are offered statins because itrsquos well established they help to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease

This large-scale research found even people at low risk of heart disease could benefitrsquo

The report does warn that patients may be at a slightly higher risk of diabetes but adds that lsquothe definite benefits of statins greatly outweigh these potential hazardsrsquo

A Department of Health spokesman said lsquoWe keep all new research under consideration NICE [the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence which assesses the cost-effectiveness of NHS treatments] regularly reviews its published guidance in order to take account of new evidencersquo

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vogUersquoS FAShioN eDitorS CAllS For lsquoheAlthyrsquo boDy imAge

Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

ldquoWe would like these proposals to be far-reaching and followed across the whole industryrdquo

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15SOLTIMES May 2012 wwwsoltimescom

Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

16 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

priced to sell

bull 3 beds 2 baths size 125m2 bull space for pool (12m x 6m) over open viewsbull exceptional uninterrupted views of orange and

lemon groves to front amp rearbull situated between almanzora amp arboleas overlooking

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tel 609 199 394 647 379 878 950 064 801

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

lsquostockrsquo of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 236 in 2012 by up to 611250 homes and they anticipate that new construction activity will begin to recover in 2013

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

17SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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Sales office now open in Bedaritrsquos all in the detail

pRiCe 45000euro

OLV508 SORBaS La huELga

an immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bathroom village house within walking distance to all amenities in the picturesque village of Bedar This property also has a unique separate garage and storeroom

OLV509 BEdaR

new to MaRket 139950euro

an incredible opportunity to purchase a new 2 bedroom 2 bathroom modern apartment which has been finished to a very good standard and situated in a traditional Spanish village just 20 minutes to the coast

OLV402 SORBaS gaFaRiLLOS

ReduCed 139000euro

a fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique and

spacious 5 bedroom 5 bathroom property with

infinity edge swimming pool breathtaking views

and under 20 minutes to the coast

OLV507 BEdaR

new to MaRket 485000euro

This modern newly built 3 bed property is situated in a fabulous small Spanish village located 7 minutes from the motorway and half an hour from the beaches of the Cabo de gata a great buy

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CAll 902 750 190 or 950 121 936 ~ emAil SAleSSoltimeSCom

properties to Rent in arboleas los Carasoles amp Cucador areas from

euro300 per calendar monthFor more information or

to view call609 199 394

apaRtMent FoR saleeuro59999

1 bed1 bathroom new kitchen white goods parking

nice views of cortijo grande golfmojacar approx 7 mins

t 664 291 793 jescott29hotmailcouk

property to rentVilla witH lots of lanD 2000sqm

3 larGe beDrooms 1 en suitefully furnisHeD larGe poolnOw OnLy 450euro pcM

call to View 609 199 394

ideal for builders to complete internals

fully legal amp escritura beautiful location

75000euro must be viewed

telephone 609 199 394

Villa for sale

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

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great opportunity to purchase a well appointed 3-bed 2-bath Villa set on an elevated position with walking distance to the promenade and las Ventanicas beach on mojacar playa the Villa is very bright amp offers excellent sea amp mountain views it has a built area of 16110mtssup2 distributed on two levels the upper level is comprised of a large

lounge open plan dining room kitchen a double bedroom a shower room and a stairwell leading to the lower level where there is a large hallway second double bedroom a master bedroom a family bathroom and a garageThe lower level garden can also be accessed from this level The property also benefits from several

terraces on both levels a solarium with 360ordm views and a private swimming pool and lawned garden with mature trees on the lower level Furthermore the property benefits from gas central heating air

conditioning (hot and cold) and double glazed windows throughout this Villa is currently been used as a full time home not holiday accommodation and is in very good

order throughout it is strategically located for both beach amp golf An early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment it is a 5-minute drive to either the

main shopping centre in mojacar playa and a further 2-minute to mojacar Village up in the hill10-minute drive to garrucha and also a few minutes drive from several golf courses - playa macenas marina de la torre cortijo grande Valle del este and desert springsFor more information or to book a viewing appointment please visit our office or contact us via phone

or e-mail ref 1056

now euro335000

FABULOUS 3 BED 2 BATH VILLA WITH UNRIVALLED SEA VIEWS MOJAacuteCAR PLAYA

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CLlanos Bedar(Next to the Miramar Restaurant)

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This large plot of 22800 metres with sea views and a ruin of 120 m2 situated minutes from Lubrin town with all its amenities good tapas bars and pretty squares an absolute bargain

30000euro OnLy

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RENTALS AvAILAbLEAlbAnchEz FurnishEd euro450

4 Bed villa pool fencedPArtAloA unFurnishEd euro350

2 Bed villa big fenced plotAlbox FurnishEd euro250

3 Bed village HouseAlbox FurnishEd euro350

2 Bed villa garage big plotGontildeAr FurnishEd euro300

2 Bed Cortijo poolCHiRivEL - furnished - euro350

3 Bed Lovely cortijo + internetArbolEAs FurnishEd euro450

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19SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

FoR Rent 3 bed and 2 bath villa in CuCadoR600M2 plot - beautiFul aRea and views

RenTal pRice 350euro peR MonTh

for more information or to arrange to view a property call or email new Horizon villas Los Carasoles Open 9am - 2pm

tel office 950 449 600 infonewhorizonvillascom Out of hours 636 20 50 70 wwwnewhorizonvillascom

FoR RentBeautiful villa on a 1500m2 plot for rent in Cucador Fully furnished with 3 bedrooms two baths and pool Quiet area with spectacular views - 20 minutes from the beach

Call the oFFiCe oR FoR phone 609 199 394 otheR gReat Rental pRopeRties available

550euro peR MonTh

niCe villa in Quiet aReaTHREE BEDROOmS 2 BATHROOmS

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20 SOLTIMES aPRIL 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

SpAin AttACKeD For ldquoDiSCriMinAtoryrdquo SUCCeSSion tAxBy Bill BlevinS FinAnCiAl CorreSponDent BlevinS FrAnKS

according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

our website wwwblevinsfrankscom

tel 659 683 447 wwwnewyorknewyorkes opposite the plAyA lunA between burtys bAr amp bAr ole

start spreading the newsstart spreading the news be a partof it

be a partof it

sunday 3rd June the big Jubilee lunchsupporting help for heroes hamper

raffle games amp quizzes booking advisable

starting tuesday 29th may - new opening hoursmonday - saturday 9am - 1pm 7pm - late

sunday 12 noon - 8pm

new breakfast menu - from euro2new salad menu and grill menusunday carvery 2pm - 8pmnow available withvegetables or salad - euro695evening menu 3 courses - euro995available for private parties amp theme nights

21SOLTIMES aPRIL 2012wwwsoltimescom

Call to ReseRve a tee tiMe950 559 646 950 181 100

reservaslaenvia golfcom

special offer witH tHis aDVert

monDay to friDay tee oFF between 10aM amp 12 noon

Green fee 35euro to include a meal

(starter main course sweet) amp a drink

Live music amp BBQ atHotel envia Golf Almeria

Friday 22nd June 2012 - 2000h

Live band playing Blues Soul amp Disco hits from the 60rsquos 70rsquos amp 80rsquos3 course barbecue buffet on the Clubhouse Terrace

20euro Concert amp BBQ ~ 5euro just concertFor more info and to reserve a table contact Robert at

reservaslaenviagolfcom or 950 55 96 46

la bodeguinaBREAkfAstsERvEd fRoM 9AMtRAdItIonAL EngLIsh BREAkfAst

350euroopEn fRoM 9AM thuRs - tuEs ~ CLosEd WEds

Calle Sierra Nevada 21 Roquetas De Mar Tel 666 717 742

thursday night 730am BBQBookIng AdvIsABLE

chicken chick wings Pork Belly Pincho English German amp Spanish Sausages

Sardines Prawns etc Help yourself salad bar

euro550 per adult euro350 per child (14 years amp under)

Charity Day

To book a table make a donation knit teddies or even to help in another way please contact Dave and Yvonne at Y Da Wakes avenida Playa Serena

or Tel 950 336 656 or 637 903 559

wednesday 6th Juneat y da wakes ~ Roquetas de Marstarts 10am with table top sale

including Cake stall book stall heroes teddy stall tombola

barbeque from 1pm onwardsRoquetasrsquo got talent - with our hand picked panel of judges - participants please register with dave or yvonne

bingo 600pm

22 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

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from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

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albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

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saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

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650 906 114

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796 9123588

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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vogUersquoS FAShioN eDitorS CAllS For lsquoheAlthyrsquo boDy imAge

Nineteen international editors from fashion magazine Vogue have jointly agreed to a pact where they they will only work with ldquohealthyrdquo models

The guidelines appear in the UK magazinersquos June issue to encourage a healthier approach to body image

UK editor of Vogue magazine Alexandra Shulman said ldquoWe have to have a conversation with designers models and take the message out to schools

ldquoWe can make a difference but wonrsquot change things overnightrdquo

The fashion industry has been criticised in the past for using models that some say promote unrealistic body types and help contribute to eating disorders among women

The editors have agreed to ask modelling agents to check IDs and say they will ldquonot knowingly work with models under the age of 16 or who appear to have an eating disorderrdquo

Alexandra Shulman said ldquoModel agents are not dishonest about the girlsrsquo eating habits but they can be a bit flexible with the truth over all aspects of the girlsrdquo

She said that while it was impossible to be completely scientific about the health of a girl the magazine did not want to use pictures of girls with eating disorders

ldquoSometimes I will say to photographers lsquoShe looks too thinrsquo and we wonrsquot use herrdquo

In 2009 she also criticised fashion houses for

sending sample clothes too small for many models to wear

She said that she was frustrated that the industry hadnrsquot acted

ldquoNothing has changed monumentally about sample sizes and I am disappointed as it would be a good starting pointrdquo she said

In the pact Vogue editors have now promised that they will ldquoencourage designers to consider the consequences of unrealistically small sample sizes of their clothing [because it] encourages the use of extremely thin modelsrdquo

Earlier this year Israel brought in laws on using skinny models on the catwalk and in adverts

However Alexandra Shulman said that she was against a similar move in the UK

ldquoI am very anti any legislationrdquo she said ldquoThe idea that you start weighing in girls and checking the body mass index is treating them like cattle

ldquoIt goes too far Itrsquos not to do with how much someone weighs This is to do with healthy eatingrdquo

Eating disorder charity beat described the pact as a positive step

ldquoWe are pleased to see the doyennes of fashion taking their responsibilities seriously because they influence young peoplerdquo it said in a statement

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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bull 3 beds 2 baths size 125m2 bull space for pool (12m x 6m) over open viewsbull exceptional uninterrupted views of orange and

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tel 609 199 394 647 379 878 950 064 801

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

lsquostockrsquo of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 236 in 2012 by up to 611250 homes and they anticipate that new construction activity will begin to recover in 2013

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

17SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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pRiCe 45000euro

OLV508 SORBaS La huELga

an immaculate 3 bedroom 2 bathroom village house within walking distance to all amenities in the picturesque village of Bedar This property also has a unique separate garage and storeroom

OLV509 BEdaR

new to MaRket 139950euro

an incredible opportunity to purchase a new 2 bedroom 2 bathroom modern apartment which has been finished to a very good standard and situated in a traditional Spanish village just 20 minutes to the coast

OLV402 SORBaS gaFaRiLLOS

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a fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique and

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infinity edge swimming pool breathtaking views

and under 20 minutes to the coast

OLV507 BEdaR

new to MaRket 485000euro

This modern newly built 3 bed property is situated in a fabulous small Spanish village located 7 minutes from the motorway and half an hour from the beaches of the Cabo de gata a great buy

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properties to Rent in arboleas los Carasoles amp Cucador areas from

euro300 per calendar monthFor more information or

to view call609 199 394

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1 bed1 bathroom new kitchen white goods parking

nice views of cortijo grande golfmojacar approx 7 mins

t 664 291 793 jescott29hotmailcouk

property to rentVilla witH lots of lanD 2000sqm

3 larGe beDrooms 1 en suitefully furnisHeD larGe poolnOw OnLy 450euro pcM

call to View 609 199 394

ideal for builders to complete internals

fully legal amp escritura beautiful location

75000euro must be viewed

telephone 609 199 394

Villa for sale

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great opportunity to purchase a well appointed 3-bed 2-bath Villa set on an elevated position with walking distance to the promenade and las Ventanicas beach on mojacar playa the Villa is very bright amp offers excellent sea amp mountain views it has a built area of 16110mtssup2 distributed on two levels the upper level is comprised of a large

lounge open plan dining room kitchen a double bedroom a shower room and a stairwell leading to the lower level where there is a large hallway second double bedroom a master bedroom a family bathroom and a garageThe lower level garden can also be accessed from this level The property also benefits from several

terraces on both levels a solarium with 360ordm views and a private swimming pool and lawned garden with mature trees on the lower level Furthermore the property benefits from gas central heating air

conditioning (hot and cold) and double glazed windows throughout this Villa is currently been used as a full time home not holiday accommodation and is in very good

order throughout it is strategically located for both beach amp golf An early viewing is highly recommended to avoid disappointment it is a 5-minute drive to either the

main shopping centre in mojacar playa and a further 2-minute to mojacar Village up in the hill10-minute drive to garrucha and also a few minutes drive from several golf courses - playa macenas marina de la torre cortijo grande Valle del este and desert springsFor more information or to book a viewing appointment please visit our office or contact us via phone

or e-mail ref 1056

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This large plot of 22800 metres with sea views and a ruin of 120 m2 situated minutes from Lubrin town with all its amenities good tapas bars and pretty squares an absolute bargain

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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RenTal pRice 350euro peR MonTh

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

SpAin AttACKeD For ldquoDiSCriMinAtoryrdquo SUCCeSSion tAxBy Bill BlevinS FinAnCiAl CorreSponDent BlevinS FrAnKS

according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

our website wwwblevinsfrankscom

tel 659 683 447 wwwnewyorknewyorkes opposite the plAyA lunA between burtys bAr amp bAr ole

start spreading the newsstart spreading the news be a partof it

be a partof it

sunday 3rd June the big Jubilee lunchsupporting help for heroes hamper

raffle games amp quizzes booking advisable

starting tuesday 29th may - new opening hoursmonday - saturday 9am - 1pm 7pm - late

sunday 12 noon - 8pm

new breakfast menu - from euro2new salad menu and grill menusunday carvery 2pm - 8pmnow available withvegetables or salad - euro695evening menu 3 courses - euro995available for private parties amp theme nights

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Call to ReseRve a tee tiMe950 559 646 950 181 100

reservaslaenvia golfcom

special offer witH tHis aDVert

monDay to friDay tee oFF between 10aM amp 12 noon

Green fee 35euro to include a meal

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Live music amp BBQ atHotel envia Golf Almeria

Friday 22nd June 2012 - 2000h

Live band playing Blues Soul amp Disco hits from the 60rsquos 70rsquos amp 80rsquos3 course barbecue buffet on the Clubhouse Terrace

20euro Concert amp BBQ ~ 5euro just concertFor more info and to reserve a table contact Robert at

reservaslaenviagolfcom or 950 55 96 46

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thursday night 730am BBQBookIng AdvIsABLE

chicken chick wings Pork Belly Pincho English German amp Spanish Sausages

Sardines Prawns etc Help yourself salad bar

euro550 per adult euro350 per child (14 years amp under)

Charity Day

To book a table make a donation knit teddies or even to help in another way please contact Dave and Yvonne at Y Da Wakes avenida Playa Serena

or Tel 950 336 656 or 637 903 559

wednesday 6th Juneat y da wakes ~ Roquetas de Marstarts 10am with table top sale

including Cake stall book stall heroes teddy stall tombola

barbeque from 1pm onwardsRoquetasrsquo got talent - with our hand picked panel of judges - participants please register with dave or yvonne

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

Will beer be enough are the holiday makers revolting We will see

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

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Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

SpAin AttACKeD For ldquoDiSCriMinAtoryrdquo SUCCeSSion tAxBy Bill BlevinS FinAnCiAl CorreSponDent BlevinS FrAnKS

according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

our website wwwblevinsfrankscom

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

investors were spooked by a ratings downgrade of 16 spanish banks by moodyrsquos investors service although the move had been expected and an unexpected contraction in us regional factory activity reported on Thursday

sentiment has soured to the extent that an opinion poll showing Greeks are returning to the establishment parties which support the countryrsquos bailout had little impact

if they vote that way in the June 17 elections Greecersquos place in

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

above the six percent level which investors view as a pivot point that could accelerate a climb to 7 percent a cost of borrowing widely seen as unaffordable

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

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open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

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Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

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opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

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tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

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princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

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Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

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car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle malaga Albox monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair new Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg

painting ampdeCoRating

bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

property to rent urcal2 bed Casita furnished or

unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner

large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

300europcm inc water phone lynne on 666 281 323

LiTTLE zOO now have a

selction of young birds fOR saLEbudgies 8euro eachJava Finches 12euro

Parakeets for hand rearing

only 30euro eachdiamond finches

REady sOOnTel 647 379 795

nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

energetict able to work

to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

fielD sales representatiVe

moJacarif you enjoy

meeting business people and feel

that you can bring energy and

purpose to the role we would like to hear from you

we provideFull and on-going

traininggood working

conditionsgood package

available for the right person

Mobile phone amp expenses

Flexible hours

For just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in a

box with a photograph and will be seen by more than 35000 sol times readers

tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

Uk amp could no longer afford my kennel fees i get on well with other Dogs amp like lots of room to play DOB 010811 Come and meet me at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

In all Coastal amp Inland areas

wwwcitrushomes-spaincomcitrushomes-hqhotmailcom

Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

Hi my name is leo irsquom a labrador X and i am neutered i am a charming Boy who would be easy to train

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

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Thatrsquos the fighting talk from Polish photographer Igor Siwanowicz who has spent hours capturing head-to-head stag beetle battles

His shots of battling insects which are all male also include nymphs and caterpillars all showing their true colours in a variety of interactions

Although the beetles are between four and seven centimetres long and the mantids less than six centimetres Igor uses macro photography to capture them in all their creepy-crawly glory

ldquoThe mantids are suspicious of each other and display their wings to appear much larger but the stag beetles really go at each otherrdquo said Igor

ldquoThey never fight to the death but in the wild the loser is tossed down from the tree trunk where the fight has taken place and the victor gets to mate with the femalerdquo

Igor 35 a research specialist at Howard

Hughes Medical Institute in Chevy Chase Maryland US took many of the shots in his former home studio in Munich Germany

He said ldquoI do keep some of my rsquomodelsrsquo as pets

ldquoBack in Munich at the peak of my interest in keeping exotic animals I owned three chameleons two tree frogs and 20-some species of praying mantidsrdquo

Igor insists that all the insects are alive during the shooting

ldquoIrsquom often asked if the animals are dead or if I freeze or stun them in any way That is never the caserdquo He adds ldquoThe work requires a lot of patience

ldquoThe animals cannot be trained into displaying more complex behaviour but you may learn how to trigger a certain response such as a threatening displayrdquo

Even though he deals with some poisonous creatures Igor claims he has never been

the FirSt rUle oF thiS Fight ClUb iS mdash USe iNSeCtS

bitten

ldquoIrsquove never felt threatened when taking photos even when dealing with an angry hornet or a short-tempered tarantula

ldquoThe most discomfort Irsquove ever experienced as a result of photo session came from a New World Tarantula

ldquoIts venom has no medical significance but it kicks off the hairs on its abdomen when it gets annoyed and they spread around like a cloud of itching powder mdash not a nice sensationrdquo

Igor bought his first camera nine years ago but he has always had a fascination with bugs

ldquoMy parents are biologists and I grew up surrounded by biology textbooksrdquo he said

ldquoI enjoyed browsing through the illustrations

and photographs before I learned how to readrdquo

He hopes to change misconceptions that insects should be feared

He said ldquoI often hear that my photos make animals that people would normally step on or run away from look strangely adorable

ldquoThe highest prize a macro photographer can hope for is positive feedback from someone with a phobic fear of creepy crawlies

ldquoSome people have even turned my photography into art Irsquove seen it transformed into an oil painting water colours and there are six people I know of walking around with my photos tattooed on to their skin How weird is thatrdquo

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bull 3 beds 2 baths size 125m2 bull space for pool (12m x 6m) over open viewsbull exceptional uninterrupted views of orange and

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

lsquostockrsquo of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 236 in 2012 by up to 611250 homes and they anticipate that new construction activity will begin to recover in 2013

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

17SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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OLV508 SORBaS La huELga

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OLV509 BEdaR

new to MaRket 139950euro

an incredible opportunity to purchase a new 2 bedroom 2 bathroom modern apartment which has been finished to a very good standard and situated in a traditional Spanish village just 20 minutes to the coast

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OLV507 BEdaR

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

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line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

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according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

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president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

Will beer be enough are the holiday makers revolting We will see

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shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

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cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

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come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

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enclosures

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for sale

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gardening

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Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

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On

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Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

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auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

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sell it Fastsell it FRee

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in the

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634 315 730

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within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

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n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

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due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

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patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

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the teaM want to Meet you

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welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

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ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

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the metAl worKs

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considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

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WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

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609 199 394

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your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

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450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

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telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

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this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

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609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

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Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

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aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

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guarenteed

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634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

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1 bedroom

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tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

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are yout confident amp

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to deadlinest smiling when

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t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

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Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

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34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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650 906 114

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796 9123588

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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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people CaRRieR

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JT METALRECYCLING

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Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale

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we ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eveRy week amp so Could you

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tel 662 244 199

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

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The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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priced to sell

bull 3 beds 2 baths size 125m2 bull space for pool (12m x 6m) over open viewsbull exceptional uninterrupted views of orange and

lemon groves to front amp rearbull situated between almanzora amp arboleas overlooking

almanzora valleybull 10 minutes to nearest town with all amenitiesbull inland country setting but only 30 minutes to coast bull ideal for builder to complete internals

tel 609 199 394 647 379 878 950 064 801

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SPANiSh ProPerty to FAll 24 iN 2012 reCovery iN 2013

In a report on Kyerocom according to the seventeenth edition of the Real Estate Pulsometer prepared by the Corporate Practice Institute (IPE) they are optimistic that the

lsquostockrsquo of unsold homes in Spain will be reduced by 236 in 2012 by up to 611250 homes and they anticipate that new construction activity will begin to recover in 2013

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On the demand side the report notes a growing trend of home sales for cash and in 2012 they expect to sign only a third of the number of mortgages that were contracted in 2006 In parallel they anticipate promoting some 100000 homes annually over this year and next

El Mundo reported that the key to the rapid absorption of the lsquostockrsquo and the sectorrsquos recovery will be due to the demand for housing by non-residents

ldquoTo liquidate the lsquostockrsquo in the shortest time possible it is crucial and strategic to restore the confidence and legal security in commercial and urban developments with the European markets especially the English German and Scandinavian providing the greatest possible transparency in public-private collaborationrdquo added the report

In any event the report stresses that construction activity has been reduced to 20 of that achieved in 2007

THE SPANISH DEFICIT IS CAUSING MORE PAIN TAX AUTHORITIES ARE SENDING OUT THOUSANDS OF LETTERS DEMANDING PAYMENT OF NON RESIDENT INCOME TAX TO BRITISH AND IRISH SPANISH PROPERTY OWNERS THEY ARE CLAIMING TAX GOING BACK TO 2007 Towards the end of 2011 the Spanish tax authorities have decided to clamp

down on non-resident property owners who have not been paying non-resident income tax They have created a special task force dedicated to pursue non -residents not paying their tax For many years many non-residents have not been paying this tax and the tax

authorities have not been very active in pursuing them The Spanish deficit has put an end to this The Spanish tax authorities are now

getting very serious about collecting as much tax as they can and non-residents of Spain who have not been paying their tax are now on their radar If you are a non resident property owner of Spain be aware that you should

be paying rates (IBI) electricity water rubbish collection and community of owners (if part of a community)In addition to the above which are normally paid by direct debit once a year normally using a fiscal representative you should be filing a non resident hypothetical income tax return (shortly wealth tax also) If you are not paying this tax it is necessary that you take control of the situation by contacting your solicitor or tax advisor If you have doubts regarding if you are already paying this tax it is probably

because you are not as it requires the presentation of a tax form etc The good news is that by law they cannot demand payment of more than four

years back taxes Our advice Start paying the tax because if you do not they will be contacting

you with the risk of you not actually being hear to receive their letter etc

legAl cornerWITH MICHAEL DAVIES ABOGADOSOLICITOR

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic please e-mail infodaviessolicitorscom

Michael Davies is a Spanish Abogado and has been practicing law in Almeriacutea since 1993 He is member of the Law societies of Almeriacutea and Madrid and has offices in Mojacar and Almeria High Street

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PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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ideal for builders to complete internals

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conditioning (hot and cold) and double glazed windows throughout this Villa is currently been used as a full time home not holiday accommodation and is in very good

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

SpAin AttACKeD For ldquoDiSCriMinAtoryrdquo SUCCeSSion tAxBy Bill BlevinS FinAnCiAl CorreSponDent BlevinS FrAnKS

according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

Summarised tax information is based upon our understanding of current laws and practices which may change individuals must take personalised advice

To keep in touch with the latest developments in the offshore world check out the latest news on

our website wwwblevinsfrankscom

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

investors were spooked by a ratings downgrade of 16 spanish banks by moodyrsquos investors service although the move had been expected and an unexpected contraction in us regional factory activity reported on Thursday

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

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Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

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The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

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Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

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leGal

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Part Worn Tyres from

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Fixed PriceServicingbull Petrol up to 2L from

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20euro30euro

15euro

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FreeCourtesy Car with a full service(by arrangement only)

85euro

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

enGlish spoken ~ delivery service available ~ Tel 950 633 051

Opposite the Dia Supermarket

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

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bANkiA ShAreS CoNtiNUe to

PlUmmetShares in Spanish bank Bankia

have continued their dramatic plunge as concerns about the firmrsquos finances increase

The share price dropped another 15 on Thursday taking losses for May to 45 On Wednesday Bankia which was formed by a merger of seven troubled regional savings banks said it was delaying the release of its first quarter results

The Spanish government denied a report in the El Mundo newspaper that customers had taken more than 1bn euros out of the bank which is set to be part-nationalised over the past week

The government meanwhile has had to pay sharply higher rates of interest to borrow money on the bond markets

On Wednesday Spainrsquos Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy warned that borrowing costs could become ldquoastronomicalrdquo as fears about the weakness of its banks persist

The markets fear further bad debt news from the bank Bankia is already setting aside 47bn euros the highest among Spainrsquos banks to cover loans that could go bad

The Spanish government is currently choosing independent auditors to look at the property debts held by Spanish banks as part of the governmentrsquos plan to strengthen the banking system

mooDyrsquoS DoWNgrADeS 16 SPANiSh bANkS

Moodyrsquos on Thursday cut the debt ratings of 16 Spanish banks by one to three notches citing the effects of the ongoing recession and the reduced creditworthiness of the Spanish government

The action hit the leading bank Santander with a two-notch downgrade to A3 and the number-two bank BBVA was lowered by three steps to A3

Two other large banks Banesto and CaixaBank were also cut to A3

Moodyrsquos cited ldquorenewed recession the ongoing real-estate crisis and persistent high levels of unemploymentrdquo as key to the ratings reduction

It also blamed the ldquoreduced creditworthiness of the Spanish sovereign which weighs on banksrsquo standalone profiles and affects the ability of the government to support banksrdquo

Banks are suffering from the sharp deterioration of asset quality with non-performing loans to real-estate companies ldquoincreasing rapidlyrdquo the agency said

SPAiN APProveS 18 blN eUroSrsquo SAviNgS by regioNSSpainrsquos central government

has approved plans for 18 billion eurosrsquo worth of savings this year for all but one of the countryrsquos 17 regions the government said Thursday

The budget ministry said plans presented by 16 of the autonomous regions would save 18349 billion euros ($233 billion) a key part of Spainrsquos efforts to reassure markets and its eurozone neighbours of its financial stability

Overspending by the

regions is the main reason Spain overshot its public deficit target last year and Madrid is demanding they reduce their deficits to 15 percent of gross domestic product this year from 294 percent last year

ldquoToday we have taken a fundamental step for Spainrsquos credibility fundamental for the reordering of the state and for our autonomous modelrdquo Budget Minister Cristobal Montoro told a news conference

He said the budgets presented put all the regions except Asturias on track to meet the 15 percent target

ldquoAfter the approval of these plans it is time for them to be executed The question is fundamental to recover Spainrsquos credibilityrdquo

Earlier on Thursday however credit risk rater Moodyrsquos Investors Service downgraded the rating of four of the regional authorities and warned they would likely miss their deficit-reduction targets

The ministry said that of the total savings by the regions which control education and health care spending 13071 billion euros will be made through spending cuts and 5278 billion euros by tax rises

Cuts to public budgets are already affecting services in schools and hospitals in some regions and have sparked mass street protests over recent months

On Thursday only the small northern region of Asturias failed to have its spending plan approved because it ldquodid not include sufficient measures to reduce public

spending and guarantee revenuesrdquo the minister added

Asturias now has two weeks to submit a new spending plan to the central government If that plan is not approved the central government can take control of spending in the region under a new law

Austerity measures by the regional governments are considered crucial for Spain to fulfill its promise to cut its overall deficit from 85 percent of output in 2011 to an EU limit of 30 percent next year

The collapse of a decade-long property boom in 2008 has caused Spanish regionsrsquo tax revenues to drop and their debt levels to soar and they are struggling to pay suppliers

The central government said Wednesday it had secured a five-year syndicated loan of 30 billion euros ($38 billion) with 26 banks that will allow regional governments and city halls to refinance their debt and pay suppliers

The massive loan will allow city halls to start paying their suppliers as of May 31 while

regions will be able to begin payments as of June 30

Moodyrsquos said it cut the credit rating for Catalonia Murcia Andalucia and Extremadura ldquodue to their poor fiscal performance in 2011 and the low probability that the regional governments will be able to meet the 2012 deficit targetrdquo

Catalonia had its rating cut by one notch to Ba1 Murcia by two notches to Ba1 Andalucia by two notches to Baa2 and Extremadura by one notch to Baa1

They remain on negative outlook as does Spainrsquos A3 rating said Moodyrsquos

The Spanish economy the eurozonersquos fourth-largest fell back into recession after it shrank by 03 percent in the first quarter the same rate of contraction recorded during the fourth quarter the National Statistics Institute (INE) said Thursday confirming preliminary data

A return to recession makes it harder for the government to keep its promise to slash the public deficit as tax receipts usually fall and social benefit outlays increase

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OLV508 SORBaS La huELga

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

jarS From brancheS

Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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RenTal pRice 350euro peR MonTh

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

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according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

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president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

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Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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coffee breakstanDarD crossworD cryptic crossworD

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shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

ldquobeHinD eVery Great man is a woman rollinG Her eyesrdquo

Jim carrey

27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

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including all types of palm trees

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tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

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in the

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634 315 730

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within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

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n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

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welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

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my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

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ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

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the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

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considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

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WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

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609 199 394

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tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

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your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

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Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

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brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

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FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

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bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

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bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

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only 30euro eachdiamond finches

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are yout confident amp

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to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

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we provideFull and on-going

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tel paulette for more information on how to

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Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

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Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

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34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

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650 906 114

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from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

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call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

just a master of one

25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

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car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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people CaRRieR

oR Mini bus wanted to buy

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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types

of plant machinery any age any condition

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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750euro + transfer fee Tel 950 064 797

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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD

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JT METALRECYCLING

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has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements

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Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale

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tel 662 244 199

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

in these turbulent times all extra marketing Findmeahome can do to help owners sell their properties must be a good thing We have a Facebook page and all readers are invited to visit it and like our page httpswwwfacebookcomfindmeahome

there is a frog in my pool

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opening soonat the new Corvera airport

to offer different annual contracts for flexibility to

all our clientsone aiRpoRt

brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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The commercial centrersquos objective is to provide businesses and independent professionals with an extremely low cost permanent office or a more cost-effective alternative to a traditional office

We have a variety of different flexible packages to suit every need Office ReNTal from 1 hour to as long as is required

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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39SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

sport

senD your sport reports to eDitorsoltimescom

Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

yourself installation

top tip try Snaking a row oF candleS along a garden path or SuSpending them in glaSS

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Lighten Up

keep theSe tipS in mind

Be subtle try to hide lights where possible and use a low watt bulb Avoid setting lights in straight lines up and down paths drives or patio edges

Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

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according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

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one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

Will beer be enough are the holiday makers revolting We will see

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shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

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Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

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SKY TV

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LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

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air-con

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no1 for electrics and

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enClosuRe speCialists

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come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

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On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

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including all types of palm trees

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eVerything For the visiting baby Car

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CD electricalSERVICES

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tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

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FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

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beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

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ELECTRICIAN

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from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

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Phil Delivers

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auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

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634 315 730

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within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

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(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

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entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

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woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

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my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

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pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

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painter Decorator

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and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

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WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

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ironmetal works

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aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

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stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

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norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

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brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

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10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

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guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

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bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

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1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

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tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

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quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

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only 30euro eachdiamond finches

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are yout confident amp

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to deadlinest smiling when

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t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

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we provideFull and on-going

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tel paulette for more information on how to

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soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

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34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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stables

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dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

wanteD

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650 906 114

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storage rooms for rent 5 square

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roquetas de mar urbanisation

from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

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not a jack ofall trades

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25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

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car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

spAin - uK - spAin remoVAls

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special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298mobile 696 621 884

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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

for sale

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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634 337 185

people CaRRieR

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of plant machinery any age any condition

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD

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JT METALRECYCLING

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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia

has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements

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salessoltimescom

Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale

call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190

we ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eveRy week amp so Could you

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moT September 2012very clean and tidy vehicle

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tel 662 244 199

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white 5 door

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solD tHanks to tHe soltimes

mecHanics

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

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The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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Outdoor lighting can lengthen the day and dramatically extend the potential of

our outdoor living spaces The first step as with any project is to plan How do you want to use this space after dark

and what lighting will you need Lighting can be summarized in four categories

Security lightingis needed in highly vulnerable areas

of your property Because it is bright and often motion activated keep it away from the living areas so that itrsquos not distracting Alternatively have your security lighting on a manual onoff switch so that you can

override automatic illumination

taSk lightingis for performing specific activities such as grilling or walking safely up and down

steps and along paths You should place task lighting between your eyes and the object

that needs to be lighted and should take care that it does not glare An overly bright light

will blind rather than guide

accent lightingadds drama or can highlight an unusual feature Uplighting for example can

illuminate an interesting piece of statuary Silhouetting achieved by placing a light between an object and a fence or wall dramatically displays an unusual tree or bush

general or ambient lighting

provides overall illumination so that people feel comfortable and

look good The most magical of lighting

imitates what is found in nature ndash moonlight or starlight Moonlighting is produced by hanging lights in

mature trees pointing downward to produce a dappled effect as if the area were lit by a full moon The look of starlight can be achieved through the use of flickering

candles sprinkled here and there throughout the space or by suspending tiny lights in the branches of a tree to create a sparkling night time canopy Of course there are many other attractive types of light ndash some just plain fun

No matter what type of lighting you choose it will be powered by

one of these sourcesFire

is the oldest source of light and considered by some to be the most romantic Flames produced by candles or oil-burning lamps are warm and flattering to faces and have

a hypnotic effect that induces calm and relaxation Firelight on reflected surfaces such as ponds mirrors and even gazing

balls is a particularly effective way to create atmospheric lighting and enhance the

impression of light

Solar-powered lightSare an easy and portable choice for

outdoor lighting Some lights have a collector panel that can be concealed behind

shrubbery while others contain their own energy cell and absorb the sunrsquos rays even on

a cloudy day

battery-operated and rechargeable unitS

are wireless and very portable while in use

line-poweredor hard-wired lightS

are connected to the electrical system of your home Weatherproof lamps may be

plugged directly into an outdoor socket Wire for lighting that

is further from the house runs through buried

conduits The most

permanent of outdoor lighting

it is also the most expensive and should be

installed by a licensed electrician Low-voltage units also connect to the electrical system of your home but are fitted with a transformer that reduces the electrical

current from 120 volts to a safer supply of 12 volts Although they are less durable

than line-powered fixtures they are also a lot less expensive and are ideal for a small

outside space where only short cable runs are required They are designed for an easy do-it-

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Lighten Up

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Yellow lights are unflattering to both people and plants Where possible install blue-white bulbs or purchase daylight-blue filters for your fixtures

Position outside lights where they are easily accessible for changing light bulbs Investing in long-life outdoor bulbs will make the maintenance even easier

With any unit requiring electricity use the protection of ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) on all outdoor circuits

do not let the Sun dictate the uSe oF your outdoor Space get outSide aFter dark amp light up the night

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

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according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

Will beer be enough are the holiday makers revolting We will see

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

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Jim carrey

27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

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tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

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SKY TV

estampaestampa

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SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

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computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

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air-con

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business for sale

internet cafe based in

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enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

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expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

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cesspit

950091109648768587

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CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

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Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

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blinDs

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construction

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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

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FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

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furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

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Tel 687 245 569

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MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

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hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

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from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

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Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

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car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

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FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

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only over

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634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

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Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

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House clearance

painter Decorator

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and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

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aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

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stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

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norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

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brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

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rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

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painting ampdeCoRating

bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

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large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

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only 30euro eachdiamond finches

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nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

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to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

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we provideFull and on-going

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tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

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In all Coastal amp Inland areas

wwwcitrushomes-spaincomcitrushomes-hqhotmailcom

Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

Hi my name is leo irsquom a labrador X and i am neutered i am a charming Boy who would be easy to train

irsquom extremely amiable and docile i have had my first VaccinationRabies and i have been micro chipped DOB 01102010 Come and meet me soon at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626 766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest En standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

stables

motorinG section

dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

wanteD

swimminG pools

TROPiCana POOLs new construction amp repairsTelephone

650 906 114

car parts

storage rooms for rent 5 square

meters to 15sqmeters

roquetas de mar urbanisation

from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

satelliteteleVision

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also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed

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storaGe

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call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

just a master of one

25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

LaRGE van Spain - Uk Full or half loads plus

car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

spAin - uK - spAin remoVAls

Friendly reliable serviceFully legal

special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298mobile 696 621 884

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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

for sale

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Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUYERS OF All mETAlS

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

sCRap CaRs wantedTOP PRiCEs Paid

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uRgently ReQuiRed english amp spanish CaRavans

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone

car parts

wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326

634 337 185

people CaRRieR

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JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types

of plant machinery any age any condition

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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750euro + transfer fee Tel 950 064 797

Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of

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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD

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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763

JT METALRECYCLING

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we also take friDGes wasHinG

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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia

has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements

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moJAcAr 950 615 596remoVals

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salessoltimescom

Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale

call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190

we ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eveRy week amp so Could you

F OR OnLy 10 euro

situations Vacant

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storage available based ldquolos gallardosrdquo amprdquohertfordshirerdquo

call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)

00 44 794 3135 214 (uK)woodncohotmailcom

dAVersquos trAnsport

spAinuKlocAl

75 ton lorry part loads

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CiTroeN relAy 28lwB HiGH ToP 2002

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moT September 2012very clean and tidy vehicle

euro2500 ono or Swap for Spanish estate

or smaller van consideredTel 678 048 808

2005 AC twin air bags Taxed until May 2013 Dealer serviced 116000 km

3800euro onoReason for sale returning to England

tel 662 244 199

citroen c3 hdi 70 Furio 14 (diesel)

white 5 door

renault scenic 19tDi 2002

Spanish Registered 12 months tax 9 months itV

full service history 1600euro plus transfer feetel 950 106 319

solD tHanks to tHe soltimes

mecHanics

MiKEs MOBiLE MECHaniCs all types of

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Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974

wanteD

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swiMMinG POOLsPOOL SuReSTe SL MaDe WiTH ldquoguNiTerdquo

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

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The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

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sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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Spain has a history of applying different (and usually higher) tax rates for non-residents even if they are EU nationals or residents

Prior to 2007 residents and non-residents were charged different tax rates for capital gains The European Commission regarded this as discriminatory and after a ruling by the European Court of Justice Spain had to change its rules so the same rate applied to everyone

We now have a similar situation with succession tax

The Autonomous Communities in Spain can apply their own tax rates and allowances so we have both state rules and regional rules Several Communities have reformed the tax to make it much more benign particularly for close relatives

in contrast the state rules can result in quite a large

tax bill for beneficiaries even a surviving spouse The advantageous regional rules can only ever

apply to habitual residents of that region if you are a non-resident property owner or have

been resident for less than five years when you die your heirs are taxed under the state rules

in may 2010 and February 2011 the European Commission requested that Spain ensure its succession tax rules are in compliance with EU rules When no suitable action was taken it referred Spain to the Court of Justice in October 2011 for its discriminatory rules Spain could therefore be forced to apply the same rates and allowances regardless of residence

The government may then have to reimburse people who have paid higher succession as a result of the residency rules if they file correct reclaims

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according to the Spanish legal system After the capital gains tax rules were changed many non-residents claimed a refund from the government for the extra tax they had paid when they sold property

note that when the capital gains tax rate was changed the government increased the rate applied to residents so it is possible we will see something similar with succession tax

if you are a British resident and domicile you also need to consider Uk inheritance tax

For advice on inheritance tax planning seek advice from an expert like Blevins Franks who specialise in Spanish and Uk tax planning

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

Will beer be enough are the holiday makers revolting We will see

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shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

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3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

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tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

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Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

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On

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within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

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n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

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due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

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welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

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my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

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ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

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the metAl worKs

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considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

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WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

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609 199 394

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tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

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your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

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450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

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telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

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brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

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609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

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10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

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All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

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1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

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tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

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only 30euro eachdiamond finches

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are yout confident amp

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to deadlinest smiling when

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t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

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then we wantto meet you

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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

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Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

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34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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650 906 114

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25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

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796 9123588

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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people CaRRieR

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of plant machinery any age any condition

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JT METALRECYCLING

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Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

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ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

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from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

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albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

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saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

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650 906 114

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796 9123588

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

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sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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LEADERS OF MAJOR INDuSTRIAL ECONOMIES MEET THIS WEEkEND TO TRy TO TACkLE A FuLL-bLOWN CRISIS IN EuROPE WHERE FEARS ARE GROWING THAT GREECE COuLD LEAVE THE EuRO zONE bLOC THREATENING THE FuTuRE OF THE COMMON CuRRENCy

president barack obama the G8 host has urged european leaders repeatedly to do more to stimulate growth fearing contagion from the euro crisis that could hurt the us economy and his chances of re-election in november

british prime minister david Cameron who has been increasingly vocal in urging europe to do more to resolve the debt crisis will tell leaders they must work together to stop it from spreading worldwide an aide said

no major economic policy decisions are expected from the talks but officials said obama hoped to promote a discussion on a comprehensive approach to resolving the crisis

he will seek to cement a bond with Francersquos new leader at the White house later on Friday before heading to Camp david for the talks

Francois hollande sworn in this week as French president has already made waves by challenging europersquos austerity focus and saying he will pull French combat troops from afghanistan by the end of this year

obama 50 may use their introductory meeting in the oval office to encourage the 57-year-old socialist to rethink his afghanistan plans that put France on an earlier exit timetable than other naTo allies

but the two leaders who have both expressed support for pro-growth policies in europe are expected to form a common front on the euro zone crisis that could dominate this weekendrsquos Group of eight talks

obamarsquos administration spent heavily to tackle the 2007-2009 us recession and hollande is seeking to take the edge off austerity with more job-creating infrastructure investments

he is not alone Cameron has become increasingly vocal in demanding europersquos leaders act more decisively Canadarsquos stephen harper has been a frequent critic and of the euro

zone G8 members italian premier mario monti was calling for profound growth measures even before hollande did

That could leave Germanyrsquos angela merkel who insists debt-cutting programs cannot be diluted cutting a lonely figure

The G8 summit comes as Greeks are pulling cash from banks amid growing fears that it might crash out of the single currency euro zone Financial markets fear for the future of the entire currency zone with spainrsquos banking sector also under pressure

The us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

heather Conley a senior fellow at the Center for strategic and international studies said hollande and obama ldquosee things very similarly about the need for a better balance between fiscal consolidation austerity and economic growthrdquo

one of obamarsquos closest aides national security adviser Tom donilon said the united states welcomed the evolving debate in europe about the ldquoimperative for jobs and growthrdquo but he said the presidentrsquos intention was not to drive a wedge between europersquos two biggest economies Germany and France

ldquoi donrsquot think that the nature of these conversations are going to be anything like taking one side or the otherrdquo he told reporters on Thursday

ldquoThe president looks forward to leading a discussion among the leaders about the imperative of having a comprehensive approach to manage the crisis and get on a sustainable path towards recovery in europerdquo

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

investors were spooked by a ratings downgrade of 16 spanish banks by moodyrsquos investors service although the move had been expected and an unexpected contraction in us regional factory activity reported on Thursday

sentiment has soured to the extent that an opinion poll showing Greeks are returning to the establishment parties which support the countryrsquos bailout had little impact

if they vote that way in the June 17 elections Greecersquos place in

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

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Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

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The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

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Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

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Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

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tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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euro zone fears propel Dollar Global sHares in reD for yearThe us dollar climbed world shares fell and German borrowing

costs hit record lows on Friday as a deepening spanish banking crisis uncertainty about Greecersquos future in the euro zone and lackluster us data provoked a rush for safe-haven assets

World stocks as measured by the msCi index dropped 085 percent and are now below where they began the year having relinquished all their first quarter gains which were fuelled by the european Central bankrsquos creation of more than a trillion euros of three-year money That rally is now a distant memory as an ugly week for stock markets looked likely to end even uglier

across the board riskier assets from commodities such as gold and oil and currencies like the euro and the australian dollar were all heading for big weekly losses The FTseurofirst 300 of leading european shares slid 09 percent to 97269 by 4 am edT falling for a fifth day running and taking its weekly loss so far to five percent benchmark 10-year German bond yields hit a record low of 1396 percent and two-year yields also fell to their lowest-ever level at just 0028 percent

investors were spooked by a ratings downgrade of 16 spanish banks by moodyrsquos investors service although the move had been expected and an unexpected contraction in us regional factory activity reported on Thursday

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the euro zone would look more secure and the threat of contagion engulfing countries such as spain would diminish

ldquoeuropean markets are still in a very fatalistic mood because of Greece and possible contagionrdquo said lex van dam hedge fund manager at hampstead Capital which manages $500 million of assets ldquomy view is that it is very likely that the eCb will step in before the situation spirals out of control which will support the marketsrdquo

The safe-haven dollar rose against a basket of major currencies to hit a four-month high of 81758 dXy while the euro marked a four-month low around $12649 Greece has captured the headlines in recent days but the much larger spanish economy poses an equal threat

spainrsquos banks saddled with bad loans after a property boom collapsed may need a bailout that would strain madridrsquos already stretched finances and possibly require an international bailout

regardless of any contagion threat from Greecespanish and italian 10-year borrowing costs rose and are both now

above the six percent level which investors view as a pivot point that could accelerate a climb to 7 percent a cost of borrowing widely seen as unaffordable

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

Will beer be enough are the holiday makers revolting We will see

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shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

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y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

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LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

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computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

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tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

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sERviCEs

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wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

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air-con

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business for sale

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950135039

fly screen

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no1 for electrics and

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950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

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On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

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including all types of palm trees

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eVerything For the visiting baby Car

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cesspit

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CD electricalSERVICES

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tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

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blinDs

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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

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FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

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avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

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ELECTRICIAN

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from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

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Phil Delivers

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auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

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950 432 110 607 364 917

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634 315 730

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within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

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(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

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a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

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opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

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woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

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Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

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my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

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pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

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T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

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Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

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WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

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ironmetal works

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bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

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stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

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norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

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brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

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10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

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All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

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bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

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1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

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tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

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painting ampdeCoRating

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large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

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only 30euro eachdiamond finches

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nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

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to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

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we provideFull and on-going

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tel paulette for more information on how to

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soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

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RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

Hi my name is leo irsquom a labrador X and i am neutered i am a charming Boy who would be easy to train

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34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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stables

motorinG section

dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

wanteD

swimminG pools

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650 906 114

car parts

storage rooms for rent 5 square

meters to 15sqmeters

roquetas de mar urbanisation

from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

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storaGe

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call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

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25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

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car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

spAin - uK - spAin remoVAls

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special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298mobile 696 621 884

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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

for sale

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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634 337 185

people CaRRieR

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of

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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD

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JT METALRECYCLING

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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia

has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements

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salessoltimescom

Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale

call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190

we ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eveRy week amp so Could you

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dAVersquos trAnsport

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moT September 2012very clean and tidy vehicle

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tel 662 244 199

citroen c3 hdi 70 Furio 14 (diesel)

white 5 door

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solD tHanks to tHe soltimes

mecHanics

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

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The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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fund raising suggestions are all very welcome

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items

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The Albox Branch of The Royal British Legion meets every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at La Parrilla Hotel amp Restaurant in the Main square of Albox

The Royal British Legion is a UK based charity providing Welfare and support for serving and ex- service men and women and their families both in the UK and here in Spain

In order to carry out this work it relies on membership fees (currently only 20 euro per year) and fund raising throughout the year It doesnrsquot just cover Albox though The Branch chairman Chris Pearce said ldquoOur Branch covers Albox and Arboleas and the surrounding areas excluding Zurgena which has its own Branch I think that s the best way to describe itrdquo

He went on to say that the Albox Branch is the largest in Spain District North with just

over 200 members but is always seeking more to help with the good work of The Legion Because it is such a strong Branch it is able to hold several social functions each year such as the upcoming Queenrsquos Diamond Jubilee dinner dance set for the 9th June at La Parrilla (details on the web site below)

The Branch also benefits from the fact that the Welfare Chairperson Marianne Pearce is also the District Welfare Coordinator She has recently been instrumental in setting up a Health amp Wellbeing Centre in the area

Marianne said ldquoAs District Welfare Coordinator for Spain North I have been allocated some funds to set up the Health and Wellbeing Project The purpose of the project is to facilitate various activities in which Beneficiaries may participate and also provide a point of contact and the opportunity to join in with

groups they would not ordinarily have access to I have organised a craftart group which takes place on Friday at 200 pm at CATS in La Alfoquia This is free to Beneficiaries and materials are provided for use Beneficiaries are also welcome just to drop in for a chat taking part is not compulsory Within the near future there will also be opportunities to attend aerobic andor light exercise groups which will take place in one of the local Wellness Centres Beneficiaries may also make use of other health facilities which are available within the centre To summarise this is all about having fun socialising and meeting new people So come along and join in with one of the craft classes or just pop along for a chat Remember a Beneficiary is a person who has served in the armed forces for at least 7 days or is the dependant of someone who has served This includes widows widowers and cohabiting partners If you would like to join the Group or would like further details please contact me on 676 45 17 80rdquo

She went on to say that other Legion members are welcome to attend and use the facilities for a small donation to the charity

For more details on any of these matters or information on how to join The Royal British Legion and add your help to serving and ex-servicemen and women and their families contact the Chairman Chris Pearce on 630 56 26 18 email hellochrispearcecouk or visit the web site at wwwbritishlegionorgukbranchesalbox

albox rbl upDate Three weeks ago an appeal was given at my church in Hueacutercal-Overa to help a specific group of infants in Africa These babies are born many prematurely and often with AIDs to mothers with no money and are sent home from hospital wrapped only in newspaper for warmth hence the title ldquoFish and Chiprdquo babies The appeal was to knit from a specific and easy pattern a little vest and beanie hat Although I am a complete non-knitter I put an item on the Arboleas Forum and have been overwhelmed at the response by local people who also wanted to help As a result we now have a dedicated website wwwknit forafricaweeblycom where you can download the pattern post photographs write comments and keep up to date with the latest news including that of our partner

Fish and ChipBabies

groups in the Maacutelaga area In addition there are of course contact email addresses for any queries

On Thursday this week Kate who began the project at church returns to the UK with sixty-four sets of tiny garments from our area alone These will be handed over to a branch of the Soroptimist Society and from there be sent to hospitals in Uganda and South Africa This was have been the end of the project but we have decided to extend it until December as the need is so great and we feel that there are more people in Almeriacutea who might like to get involved- with the help of the Sol Times If you are one of these people please check out the website download the pattern and get knitting wersquod love to hear from you

25SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

Will beer be enough are the holiday makers revolting We will see

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

3 wetland (5)4 ny Times for example (9)5 Cone-shaped (5)6 Gives evidence (9)7 woodwind instruments (5)8 Class (7)9 Roman ruler (6)15 a family of languages spoken in southern india (9)17 Homesick (9)18 Bargain (9)19 small fatty fish (7)21 interfere (6)23 simplified (5)24 Move about rapidly (5)26 Respond (5)

ldquobeHinD eVery Great man is a woman rollinG Her eyesrdquo

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

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595euro(in the bar)

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only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

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7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle malaga Albox monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair new Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg

painting ampdeCoRating

bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

property to rent urcal2 bed Casita furnished or

unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner

large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

300europcm inc water phone lynne on 666 281 323

LiTTLE zOO now have a

selction of young birds fOR saLEbudgies 8euro eachJava Finches 12euro

Parakeets for hand rearing

only 30euro eachdiamond finches

REady sOOnTel 647 379 795

nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

energetict able to work

to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

fielD sales representatiVe

moJacarif you enjoy

meeting business people and feel

that you can bring energy and

purpose to the role we would like to hear from you

we provideFull and on-going

traininggood working

conditionsgood package

available for the right person

Mobile phone amp expenses

Flexible hours

For just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in a

box with a photograph and will be seen by more than 35000 sol times readers

tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

Uk amp could no longer afford my kennel fees i get on well with other Dogs amp like lots of room to play DOB 010811 Come and meet me at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

In all Coastal amp Inland areas

wwwcitrushomes-spaincomcitrushomes-hqhotmailcom

Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

Hi my name is leo irsquom a labrador X and i am neutered i am a charming Boy who would be easy to train

irsquom extremely amiable and docile i have had my first VaccinationRabies and i have been micro chipped DOB 01102010 Come and meet me soon at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626 766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest En standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

stables

motorinG section

dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

wanteD

swimminG pools

TROPiCana POOLs new construction amp repairsTelephone

650 906 114

car parts

storage rooms for rent 5 square

meters to 15sqmeters

roquetas de mar urbanisation

from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

satelliteteleVision

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

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May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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one of the concluding comments a very simple but poignant one is spoken by Skeeterrsquos mother who is dying of cancer When she became an important political figure she betrayed Constantine the help who had brought Skeeter up to be strong and independent She dismissed her and her daughter Rachel from her home to show white superiority in front of her political and influential friends She lacked the courage to openly admit that coloured people were valued and a part of her white family something she had to live with

Skeeter a journalist learns the truth when she attempts to write the tortuous accounts of the abuse and humiliation the coloured women had to suffer at the hands of the middle class racist whites the story is about the courage to tell the truth even though there were consequences Skeeter becomes ostracized by the white hypocrites and Aibileen clark one of the main coloured characters is dismissed by the worst kind of hypocrite Miss hilly

Skeeterrsquos mother remarks on how courage skips generations and after so much tension with her daughter throughout she makes peace with her and tells her how proud she is of her

What I found remarkable is that this is Stockettrsquos debut novel which took five years to complete Definitely a labour of love and a painful and shocking tale to tell

the 1960s was an important turning point in American history with the civil Rights movement and the assassination of Martin Luther King in 1968 the setting is jackson Mississippi the writerrsquos home town Stockett was born the year after the assassination and she was raised by an African American domestic woman just like Aibileen Minny and thousands of others Skeeter represents the writer a compassionate woman and brave her friends deserted her and her boyfriend Stuart walked out on her telling her that she was stirring up trouble

In reality Stockettrsquos brother employed a black maid who filed a lawsuit in a Mississippi court against him her name was Abilene cooper A bit of a coincidence isnrsquot it the lawsuit was thrown out and the writer denied any claim of using Abilene as her main character in ldquothe helprdquo

the last image will stay with you for some time-Aibileenrsquos dismissal tears streaming down her face the rain soaking through her skin The pause the reflection and then a strained smile as she realises that telling the truth has made her feel free therapeutic

iSBn 978-1-901-4904-1 or iSBn 13-978-014-1039282

reView it

Carol Naylor - writing exclusively for the Sol Times Naylorclhotmailes

brendan Cole has stated that alesha dixon will not be missed when strictly Come dancing returns later this year

dixon left the judging panel of the bbC one competition after three series to join iTV1rsquos britainrsquos Got Talent earlier this year

darcey bussell later signed up to replace dixon as a permanent judge on the show

Cole explained that he believes the former royal ballet principal dancer will be a ldquofantasticrdquo replacement

ldquoi saw alesha on bGT she did really well however i donrsquot think she will be a big miss reallyrdquo he told The sun

ldquoi am very excited about darcey bussell she is probably the most

famous dancer in the country and is going to be on the panel judging us which is fantasticrdquo

on his ldquobad boy of the ballroomrdquo nickname and his falling out with celebrity partner lulu he added ldquoi donrsquot know why i have that nickname irsquom such a nice person on the telly with my partner

ldquoirsquove had a great couple of years i donrsquot think irsquove had an argument in the last four years - i donrsquot talk about lulu - i mean in the years before thatrdquo

alesha dixon recently said that she hopes to return for a second series of britainrsquos Got Talent next year

lsquostrictly come DancinGrsquo brenDan cole lsquoalesHa Dixon wonrsquot be misseDrsquoDonna summer lsquobelieVeD 911 Dust

particles GaVe Her cancerrsquodonna summer reportedly told

friends that she believed the 911 attacks were responsible for her lung cancer The legendary disco and soul singer passed away from the disease on may 17 at the age of 63

summer lived in an apartment near Ground Zero in new york City on the day of the tragedy in 2001 and allegedly believed that inhaling toxic dust particles led to her illness in the months and years after 911 summer would constantly spray disinfectant in the air

dance Fever host deney Terrio

also revealed that summer would often hang silk sheets in her dressing room in order to stop dust coming inside another insider claims that summer felt that the 911 events were an attack on Christianity and that she was a target because of her religious beliefs

at least 55 rescue workers have died due to cancer since 911 although several had already been diagnosed before the attacks since 911 75 have been diagnosed with cancer with over 18000 people claiming that they have fallen ill due to inhaling toxic dust particles

THe HelP - kATHryN SToCkeTT

The telephone in the oficina de Turismo never stopped ringing well it rang four times in the last week in itself a record The advertising campaign had certainly paid off over one hundred places out of the two hundred available at the riverside holiday Village booked The consultant alvaro spineto had advised them to use a fraudulent approach to their advertising promise them everything but get them here Then get their cash before they realise that as a holiday resort it ranks very close to a wet weekend in Chernobyl anselmo adamso the village photographer got the interesting commission to photograph the young ladies of the village perhaps the only viable asset alqueria has They posed with lascivious grins and very little else anselmo adamso also had a lascivious grin The session went on longer than anticipated and the last dozen shots were not fit for publication adamso kept these for his own uses however

The charter-flight operated by spanish peninsular logistical air Transport or splaT which they have blazoned across the fuselage in bright red lettering was booked and filling fast Their only aircraft is rather old but they are able to operate in european airspace provided it can keep below air Traffic Control radar The riverside holiday Village itself was as ready as it was going to be accommodation for two hundred two dining halls a games room and twenty bars The philosophy being if

they drink enough they will lose all feeling in their lower limbs and wonrsquot notice their surroundings The only problematic area was the riacuteo Verde billed as a swimmersrsquo paradise it was in fact lethal The strange mutant fish were capable of carrying off anyone under seven and the algae caused an aggressive fungal growth which hasnrsquot as yet been categorised by the World health organisation a powerful poison had been introduced into the water but the river life seemed to thrive on it The bizarre assortment of waterborne creatures are now even more robust

everything has to be ready as today is the Grand opening of the riverside holiday Village alqueria The charter flight had landed safely at almeriacutea airport a fact duly celebrated in the airlinersquos office a fleet of four coaches approached the Comino de alqueria crossed the old stone and drove into the resort The disembarked visitors stared in disbelief at the ramshackle accommodation the steaming malodorous river all surrounded by a black effervescing swamp events could have turned nasty if the holiday makers had had time to organise themselves and select a leader blythe sensing trouble spoke the only words guaranteed to pacify any british holiday maker

ldquoFree beeah at the boozah bonny ladsrdquo

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

aCRoss1 Messages (14)10 ancient assyrian city (5)11 Hurricane (9)12 Collision (7)13 ammunition chest (7)14 anagram of ldquoidlerrdquo (5)16 Retired person (9)19 a yellowwood tree with aromatic leaves (9)20 Cloak (5)22 Bunnies (7)25 Oxygenated (7)27 uplifting (9)28 Make use of (5)29 Odd behaviours (14)

down2 Hindrances (9)

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fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

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Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

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bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Tel 950 124 828pitstop-orialivecouk

Part Worn Tyres from

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Fixed PriceServicingbull Petrol up to 2L from

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20euro30euro

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all tHe aboVe VeHicles are spanisH plateD anD lHDFind us on the Partaloa to Oria road (A399)

1km outside of Oria on the right Carretera Autonomica A-399 c Paraje el Puente sin 04810 Oria Almeria

for more information call 950 124 828

FreeCourtesy Car with a full service(by arrangement only)

85euro

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39SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

sport

senD your sport reports to eDitorsoltimescom

Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

enGlish spoken ~ delivery service available ~ Tel 950 633 051

Opposite the Dia Supermarket

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

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Open 12noon till late wed - Mon (closed Tuesday)

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your favourite ldquorat packrdquo tunes lsquoal frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal

reServe yOUr TaBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from rendezvous

we are located on the paseo between the

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aCRoss1 Raged wildly at studentrsquos top marks (6)4 Motherrsquos in room with new astronaut (8)9 you french left - numberrsquos up for plant (5)10 irsquom graduate with weapon showing lack of stability (9)11 impel university to return example of Romeo (4)12 Big creature i follow still (4)13 Common for university to be taken in by american gangster (5)15 Joint broadcasts before Blimp say (7)16 a fellow in church and small restaurant (4)19 at one time in lemon centre (4)20 Gets the hang of degree (7)23 solver reportedly wise to follow custom (5)24 Remain at rest (4)25 daughter left equipment to go back (4)27 Elyrsquos abbot disturbed one working with horses (6-3)28 To be part of hex is terrifying (5)29 Held back wait in colour (8)30 Go to serve (6) down1 ldquoultrardquo gut could make you throaty (8)2 symbolic narrative is completely bloody including egghead (8)3 Partly moves pythonrsquos spot (4)5 Ban Olympic cup making this sort of business (67)6 will not run quickly after

shade (10)7 Bold human - fully Only in part (6)8 Require the french irritation (6)10 in exile without iron taking bottle opener that cannot be described (13)14 Brown bread rises under probability (10)17 Certain new feed in it (8)18 is nothing dead dead when apart (8)21 su Bar collapses - with last hammer from treasurer (6)22 Pester donkey after injury (almost) (6)26 starts to desperately evade bank taking what one owes (4)

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27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

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(see map below)

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Menu del noCheplus

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1230 - 5pM booking advisable

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weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

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daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

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hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

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car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

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FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle malaga Albox monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair new Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg

painting ampdeCoRating

bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

property to rent urcal2 bed Casita furnished or

unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner

large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

300europcm inc water phone lynne on 666 281 323

LiTTLE zOO now have a

selction of young birds fOR saLEbudgies 8euro eachJava Finches 12euro

Parakeets for hand rearing

only 30euro eachdiamond finches

REady sOOnTel 647 379 795

nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

energetict able to work

to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

fielD sales representatiVe

moJacarif you enjoy

meeting business people and feel

that you can bring energy and

purpose to the role we would like to hear from you

we provideFull and on-going

traininggood working

conditionsgood package

available for the right person

Mobile phone amp expenses

Flexible hours

For just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in a

box with a photograph and will be seen by more than 35000 sol times readers

tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

Uk amp could no longer afford my kennel fees i get on well with other Dogs amp like lots of room to play DOB 010811 Come and meet me at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

In all Coastal amp Inland areas

wwwcitrushomes-spaincomcitrushomes-hqhotmailcom

Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

Hi my name is leo irsquom a labrador X and i am neutered i am a charming Boy who would be easy to train

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

enGlish spoken ~ delivery service available ~ Tel 950 633 051

Opposite the Dia Supermarket

albox

xyladecorinterior exterior wood treatment

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MoRe oFFeRs available - ask instoRe FoR MoRe details

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waterbased

paint for floorshammerite

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oil based

swimming poolpaint

antioxidente available in

black amp white then choose a mix to create any Colour

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teak oil

xyladecor satinwood

treatment

750ml1284euro5 litres6975euro

750ml615euro5 litres3640euro

20kg2385euro

interior

exterior paint

buy 3 get one

FRee

water based

swimming poolpaint

The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012

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escom

remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

902 750 190

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Golf discounts and Golf packages Available

Property management Sales amp rentals

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FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS

Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar

call or e-mail us for further information

Avenida playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de Mar Almeria 617 051 947

welcomed byBernard amp ralf

Open 12noon till late wed - Mon (closed Tuesday)

wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp rendezvous jointly present ldquoKing Of Swing in THe SQUarerdquowith TOny JUSTice singing

your favourite ldquorat packrdquo tunes lsquoal frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal

reServe yOUr TaBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from rendezvous

we are located on the paseo between the

Zoraida garden hotel and the port of roquetas de mar

950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk

BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr

Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am

please phone to book a table

sunday LunCH 1pm - 6pmMain Course 550euro 3 Course lunCh 10euro

wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun

from 14th March 5euro per session

TuEsday

Bingo 3pm

wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp

Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)

Quiz 9PMfRiday

Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro

saTuRday CuRRyOniOn BHAJEE CHiCKEn

Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AnD SOAPS SHOWn

HOMEMadE fOOd dAilY from 3eurowEdnEsday ribs 495eurofRidayFishrsquonrsquochiPs 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being served

booking advisable wed and fri

aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs

Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun Closed mon

CHAPLINS Pub27 CAllE SiERRA nEVADA 200m FROm HOTEl PlAYA zUl ROQUETAS

Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368

bullSKY Sports amp espnbullFREE WIfIbullgood pUB gRUBbullkARAOKEbullbeat the djbullretro musicbullFriday 930ish gENERAL kNOWLEDGE qUIZbull Guinness amp strongbow

on draught

Restaurant Bar

Open 1230pm - 4pm7pm - Close Closed Thursdays Sunday 1230pm - 5pm (food served from 1pm)

Csierra nevada 23 Roquetas de Mar tel 950 333 771 or 634 526 508

REsERvaTiOns RECOMMEndEd

lady laylady laythe oRiginal sunday Roast tapas and still the best Roast in town hoMeMade yoRkies Roast potatoes FResh vegetables all Meats CaRved

to oRdeR sunday lunch fRoM euro350lunchTiMe and eaRly eveninG Menu euro350

evening Menu2 couRses euro795 ~ 3 couRses euro995and Full a la CaRte Menu

due to populaR deMandindian CuRRy night now eveRy tuesday

2 CouRse Meal oF youR ChoiCe FRoM ClassiC indian CuRRiesfRoM euro650

CoMing soonCountRy amp westeRn night

fancy dRess opTional ~ pRize foR besT effoRT

bar

avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559

yvonne dave amp John welcome you to

ydawakes

daRts boaRd

pool table

OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)

all day eveRy day on loCal spiRits amp MixeRs wine and

san Miguel bottles

Monday amp wednesday830pm - BinGO

Meals fRoM 3euroall day bReakfasT fRoM 360euro

all live spoRts CoveRagesaturDay niGHts

MusiC wiTH BRian BBQ fROM 8PM

2 FoR 1

help FoR heRoes

1st event - wednesday 6th June - Charity day -

1000am onwards to include table top sale bbQ Music bingo and

much moredonations volunteers and

fund raising suggestions are all very welcome

27SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

fooD news furore oVer foie GrasThe BBC has

received hundreds of complaints after it allowed chefs to use foie gras on one of its most popular cookery programmes

Two chefs used the controversial French delicacy which is made from duck or goose liver which has been deliberately fattened usually by force feeding on the Great British Menu

The BBC2 show now in its seventh series sees chefs compete to produce dishes for a special event ndash this year a lsquoglittering Olympic banquetrsquo which will be hosted by Sir Steve Redgrave

But viewers reacted with fury after an episode last week showed two chefs serving starters to the judges which included foie gras

During the North West heat watched by more than two million chef Johnnie Mountain cooked foie gras ice cream while fellow competitor Aiden Byrne served black cherry and foie gras terrine

The BBC has now received more than 400 complaints about the programme which aired last Monday as animal rights campaigners condemned the corporation for publicising the dish

They called for the BBC to ban it from its shows

Animal charity Viva has urged members to write to the BBC to complain A spokesman said lsquoIt is ironic how we have got the Great British Menu and it is meant to be about celebrating the best of British but with the most un-British crueltyrsquo

One viewer wrote on the BBCrsquos message-

board lsquoFoie gras is neither Great nor Britishrsquo

While the production of foie gras is illegal in the UK it can be imported from abroad

The BBC defended the use of the food saying while it was controversial it was lsquolegalrsquo lsquofreely availablersquo and lsquomany people do enjoy itrsquo

Animal charity Viva has urged its members to write to the BBC to complain about the issue

A spokesman for the charity said lsquoWe want to encourage people to write to the BBC People object to the fact that the licence fee is paying for chefs to use thisrsquo

In a lsquosuggested e-mailrsquo it is urging supporters to send to the BBC the charity said foie-grois had been used extensively in the Great British Menu

It adds that the BBC allowing it to be cooked and served on TV lsquohelps publicise it and the abject cruelty behind its productionrsquo and that it was lsquohighly offensiversquo that part of peoplersquos licence fee was giving the product prominence

A BBC spokesman said lsquoAs long as foie gras remains legal and freely available there is the possibility that it could be used as an ingredient in cookery programmes just as it remains on restaurant menus around the world If it were to be banned we would of course no longer allow it to be usedrsquo

Sources at the BBC claimed there was evidence of a lobby involved in complaining about the issue

packaGinG tHat keeps fruit anD VeG fresH twice as lonGFruit and vegetables can be kept fresh for

double the normal time thanks to a packaging breakthrough by British scientists

A revolutionary film slows down the rate at which fresh produce decays meaning that lsquobest beforersquo dates can be twice as long

The discovery which will be used first on packs of Jersey Royal potatoes sold in Tesco and Asda could bring about a dramatic reduction in food waste

Asda claims the technology will change the way fresh produce is stored on shelves and in the home

It is already planning to pack tomatoes and sprouts in the film while Tesco is looking at using it with other types of produce

The packaging which is bio-degradable and fully compostable is called EVAP after the Yorkshire company that developed it

Its secret is that it allows the moisture and gases that are normally released by ripening produce to escape preventing the development of mould

The film is made from plant extracts and includes natural UV filters which reduce the effect of light on the breakdown of the produce inside the pack

In trials strawberries and raspberries in conventional wrapping became covered in white mould after a few days while those in the EVAP film remained clean and fresh

Similarly leeks and potatoes became discoloured and unappetising while those in the EVAP packs remained in good condition

The average family dumps food worth

pound680 every year creating a vast mountain of rotting waste

Around one fifth of all the food coming into the home is thrown away mainly fruit vegetables dairy products and other

perishables such as bread and meat

The nation dumps 72million tons of food

worth pound12billion annually This is enough to fill Wembley Stadium nine times overWRAP the

G o v e r n m e n t -funded organisation

helping businesses and individuals reduce waste

welcomed the breakthrough in packagingIts director of design and waste prevention

Richard Swannell said lsquoPotatoes are the most widely wasted vegetable with an average of five million going to waste every single day costing consumers more than pound200million a year

lsquoPackaging innovation plays an important role in helping reduce food waste

lsquoBy increasing their shelf life consumers will have more time to eat the potatoes they buy which in turn will help reduce the amount we throw away and save us moneyrsquo

Tesco potato buyer Andy Blackett said lsquoThis incredible new packaging which is made in Britain is a massive breakthrough in the fight against food waste

lsquoOur customers want to buy fresh food but often worry they wonrsquot have a chance to eat it while it is still fresh And no one likes the guilt that comes with throwing food outrsquo

Asdarsquos technical manager Chris Jones said lsquoWe firmly believe this will change the face of fresh produce retailing for goodrsquo

Open everyday 12pm - lateTel 950 634 562

lavidacucadorgmailcom Huercal Overa

ALBOX

CUCADOR

La Vida

La Alfoquia

Zurgena

ARBOLEAS

We are here

1km

Junc 547Mojacar E15

Cod amp Chips all daybeeR-batteRed Cod hoMeMade

Chips amp peas

FRidays

from

595euro(in the bar)

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

saxon real ale 240euro pER pInt

buDon

tap

gReat pRiCesgReat wine

CoMFoRtable amp Relaxed atMospheRe with plenty oF

leg RooM attentive waitRess seRviCe CoMes as standaRd

STUNNINg vIEwS of oLIvE grovES amp moUNTAINS

only 5 minutes off the main road signposted to Cucador

(see map below)

la vida RestauRantevening Menu

Menu del noCheplus

seRved 6pM-9pMwednesday to satuRday

1230 - 5pM booking advisable

traDitional Delicious cookeD sunDay luncH

hiRe the venuefor your Private Parties

weddings and Birthdays etcCall for more details

730pm Show starts 9pm - Ed + bAz Direct from Uk Price includes chicken Burger or fish pie amp chips

PLus a glass of house wine or a pint

f o r o n e n i G H t o n l yFRiday 1st June

895eurobook your table now

Mon-thursamp saturday

2 CouRses3 CouRses

lunChtiMes 1230 - 330pMMenu del dia

3 CouRse hoMeCooking at itrsquos best

7euro 5euro

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

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Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

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Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

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Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

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covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

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tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

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SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

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Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

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On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

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expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

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CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

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Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

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blinDs

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construction

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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

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620 112 193630 493 817

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Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

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establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

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hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

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from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

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albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

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950 432 110 607 364 917

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car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

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FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

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only over

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634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

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oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

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Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

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should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

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stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

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norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

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brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle malaga Albox monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair new Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg

painting ampdeCoRating

bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

property to rent urcal2 bed Casita furnished or

unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner

large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

300europcm inc water phone lynne on 666 281 323

LiTTLE zOO now have a

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Parakeets for hand rearing

only 30euro eachdiamond finches

REady sOOnTel 647 379 795

nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

energetict able to work

to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

fielD sales representatiVe

moJacarif you enjoy

meeting business people and feel

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we provideFull and on-going

traininggood working

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available for the right person

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Flexible hours

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box with a photograph and will be seen by more than 35000 sol times readers

tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

Uk amp could no longer afford my kennel fees i get on well with other Dogs amp like lots of room to play DOB 010811 Come and meet me at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

In all Coastal amp Inland areas

wwwcitrushomes-spaincomcitrushomes-hqhotmailcom

Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

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34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest En standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

stables

motorinG section

dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

wanteD

swimminG pools

TROPiCana POOLs new construction amp repairsTelephone

650 906 114

car parts

storage rooms for rent 5 square

meters to 15sqmeters

roquetas de mar urbanisation

from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

satelliteteleVision

a1 sky television systeMs

satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc

also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed

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storaGe

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call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

just a master of one

25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

LaRGE van Spain - Uk Full or half loads plus

car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

spAin - uK - spAin remoVAls

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special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298mobile 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcom

see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

for sale

DVlA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available

Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUYERS OF All mETAlS

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

sCRap CaRs wantedTOP PRiCEs Paid

MotoRbike FoR sale suzuki Marauder vZ800cc

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3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643

uRgently ReQuiRed english amp spanish CaRavans

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thRoughout spain

tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits

starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone

car parts

wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326

634 337 185

people CaRRieR

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diesel spanish plated amp Reliable

Call 609 199 394

JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types

of plant machinery any age any condition

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wanted

tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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Landrover amp all other makesCollect from anywhere

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750euro + transfer fee Tel 950 064 797

Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of

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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD

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TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763

JT METALRECYCLING

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WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS

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we also take friDGes wasHinG

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now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia

has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements

albox amp mojacar playa

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moJAcAr 950 615 596remoVals

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salessoltimescom

Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale

call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190

we ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eveRy week amp so Could you

F OR OnLy 10 euro

situations Vacant

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area partfull timetel 664 619 819 or 679 207 545

storage available based ldquolos gallardosrdquo amprdquohertfordshirerdquo

call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)

00 44 794 3135 214 (uK)woodncohotmailcom

dAVersquos trAnsport

spAinuKlocAl

75 ton lorry part loads

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CiTroeN relAy 28lwB HiGH ToP 2002

low mileage Alarmed FSHTaxed end December 2012

moT September 2012very clean and tidy vehicle

euro2500 ono or Swap for Spanish estate

or smaller van consideredTel 678 048 808

2005 AC twin air bags Taxed until May 2013 Dealer serviced 116000 km

3800euro onoReason for sale returning to England

tel 662 244 199

citroen c3 hdi 70 Furio 14 (diesel)

white 5 door

renault scenic 19tDi 2002

Spanish Registered 12 months tax 9 months itV

full service history 1600euro plus transfer feetel 950 106 319

solD tHanks to tHe soltimes

mecHanics

MiKEs MOBiLE MECHaniCs all types of

service repair amp iTv testing fully qualified and

legal with over 35 years experience

Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974

wanteD

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swiMMinG POOLsPOOL SuReSTe SL MaDe WiTH ldquoguNiTerdquo

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

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A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS

Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar

call or e-mail us for further information

Avenida playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de Mar Almeria 617 051 947

welcomed byBernard amp ralf

Open 12noon till late wed - Mon (closed Tuesday)

wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp rendezvous jointly present ldquoKing Of Swing in THe SQUarerdquowith TOny JUSTice singing

your favourite ldquorat packrdquo tunes lsquoal frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal

reServe yOUr TaBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from rendezvous

we are located on the paseo between the

Zoraida garden hotel and the port of roquetas de mar

950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk

BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr

Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am

please phone to book a table

sunday LunCH 1pm - 6pmMain Course 550euro 3 Course lunCh 10euro

wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun

from 14th March 5euro per session

TuEsday

Bingo 3pm

wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp

Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)

Quiz 9PMfRiday

Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro

saTuRday CuRRyOniOn BHAJEE CHiCKEn

Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AnD SOAPS SHOWn

HOMEMadE fOOd dAilY from 3eurowEdnEsday ribs 495eurofRidayFishrsquonrsquochiPs 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being served

booking advisable wed and fri

aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs

Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun Closed mon

CHAPLINS Pub27 CAllE SiERRA nEVADA 200m FROm HOTEl PlAYA zUl ROQUETAS

Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368

bullSKY Sports amp espnbullFREE WIfIbullgood pUB gRUBbullkARAOKEbullbeat the djbullretro musicbullFriday 930ish gENERAL kNOWLEDGE qUIZbull Guinness amp strongbow

on draught

Restaurant Bar

Open 1230pm - 4pm7pm - Close Closed Thursdays Sunday 1230pm - 5pm (food served from 1pm)

Csierra nevada 23 Roquetas de Mar tel 950 333 771 or 634 526 508

REsERvaTiOns RECOMMEndEd

lady laylady laythe oRiginal sunday Roast tapas and still the best Roast in town hoMeMade yoRkies Roast potatoes FResh vegetables all Meats CaRved

to oRdeR sunday lunch fRoM euro350lunchTiMe and eaRly eveninG Menu euro350

evening Menu2 couRses euro795 ~ 3 couRses euro995and Full a la CaRte Menu

due to populaR deMandindian CuRRy night now eveRy tuesday

2 CouRse Meal oF youR ChoiCe FRoM ClassiC indian CuRRiesfRoM euro650

CoMing soonCountRy amp westeRn night

fancy dRess opTional ~ pRize foR besT effoRT

bar

avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559

yvonne dave amp John welcome you to

ydawakes

daRts boaRd

pool table

OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)

all day eveRy day on loCal spiRits amp MixeRs wine and

san Miguel bottles

Monday amp wednesday830pm - BinGO

Meals fRoM 3euroall day bReakfasT fRoM 360euro

all live spoRts CoveRagesaturDay niGHts

MusiC wiTH BRian BBQ fROM 8PM

2 FoR 1

help FoR heRoes

1st event - wednesday 6th June - Charity day -

1000am onwards to include table top sale bbQ Music bingo and

much moredonations volunteers and

fund raising suggestions are all very welcome

28 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

day tiMe speCialsJumbo Hot dog amp Onions euro250Gammon Bap amp salad euro250Lasagne Garlic Bread amp salad euro3503 sausages Mash Onions amp Gravy euro350Tandoori or Cajun wrap Coleslaw amp Crisps euro350fish Chips Mushy Peas or salad euro450Homemade Cottage Pie Chips amp Peas euro450Chicken Chips amp Curry sauce euro450Chicken Chips Peas or salad euro495Homemade steak Pie Chips amp Peas euro495

avda Lepanto 26 albox 04800tel 950 120 261

daily snaCk Menu also available

nEXT DOOR TO lOS RizOSFRUiT amp VEG SHOP

EXOTIC ENTERTAINING

poligono industrial albox near the itv garage

open Mon - sat 8am - 24pmsun 10am - 17pm spanish tel 950 430 145 english tel 647 730 103wwwmesondeirenecom

new sMoking ConseRvatoRy

now open

Menu del dia open eveRy Monday4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Monday-saturday inclusive Lunch 1pm - 4pm

Menu del noChe4 COuRsEs wiTH winE amp COffEE Everyday 7pm - 11pm

sunday Roast Menu del dia4 COuRsEs wiTH BOTTLE Of EsTE winE PER COuPLE amp COffEE inCLudEd Lunch 1pm - 4pmRoast Lamb shoulder amp Pork Knuckle 12oz Entrecote 20oz T-Bone 10oz Pork Tenderloin Roast Potatoes amp fresh veg freshly Baked Bread

daily Roast CookingMon Roast Lamb shank Tues Rabbit in garlic amp beerwed Roast Pork Knuckle Thurs Roast Pork Loinfri Roast Lamb shank sat amp sun Roast Lamb shank amp Pork Knuckle

all nightsGrilled 14oz Entrecote Beef steak Grilled 20 oz T-Bone Beef steak slow roast shoulder of Lamb or Knuckle of Pork

Mesoacuten de

Irene

vegetaRian Menu

available

Take the scallops and slice them very thinly

Wash the kumquats and remove the seeds Slice very thinly

Peel the cucumber remove the seeds and cut in tiny pieces

Mix all 3 ingredients together and add a dash of lemon juice salt and pepper Place in a cold bowl in the fridge for about 10 min

Chop very thinly the onion the coriander and chives Add to the s c a l l o p s k u m q u a t s cucumber preparation

Add a dash of cayenne pepper and the olive oil and mix well together

Serve in small spoons (appetizer spoons)

ScallopS ceviche amp KumquatS

INGREDIENTS6 large fresh sea scallops (no water)12 English cucumber6 to 7 kumquatsA dash of lemon juiceSalt amp pepper12 red onion1 tbsp chives1 large tbsp olive oil1 tbsp fresh corianderDash of cayenne pepper

starter

baR - RestauRant - CeRRo goRdo

Call for all enquiries amp reservations Tel 650 599 739 950 930 169

FoRthCoMing eventsnot to be Missed

FRiday May 25th accoustic Music night folky Music from 8pmsatuRday May 26thfiesta in Cerro GordosatuRday 9th JuneBollywood meets Hollywoodindian v american food from 8pmwednesday 13th JuneKaraoke Pary night with Graham d from 830pmsatuRday 16th JuneMexican nightarriba arriba from 8pm

opening houRsMonndashFri 9-6 sat 10-4 sun 10-2

checK our website For current oFFerswwwalboxcornershopcom

tel 680 776 791 950 930 539AlSO FinD US AT lOS llAnOS RETAil PARkARBOlEAS (OPP CARBOOT) On SATURDAYS

We noW have chilled goods for your conveniencea variety of cheeses Butter Margarines lard Milk amp Bacon

offers bull offers bull offers bulloffers

the corner shop

mercadona

camino de Aljambra

calle del rutador

bp

tHe little sHop tHatrsquos Got a lot

princes wild medred salmon 213g2 for 550euroheinz salad cream squeezy 425g2 FOR 5eurouncle bens express rice 7 varietiesAny 2 for 4eurodr oetker chocolate Flavoured cake covering 300g milk or plain2 FOR 3eurolifestyle tinned new potatoes 540g2 FOR 220euroInstant Noodles (8 flavours)ANy 3 FOR 1euro

carnation evaporated milk 410gonly 099cezee (rizla) papers 10 x 100pkONLy 125eurosonymemorex batteries 4pk AA amp AAAonly 065c

pay us a Visit soon

Jubilee 6 piece extra larGe pennants 36m OnLy 125euro

Due in A range of edible cake decorations Glimmer Sugars candles inc champagne bottles colourings amp flavourings Asda Wholemeal Flour 15kg 265euro

Further range of cake decorations plus birthday banners

Bistro Bonita is a quaint pub restaurant snuggled into the heart of a small village just outside Albox called Cerro Gordo They have been there for 9 years and to celebrate their anniversary they have extended so as to provide more music and dance nights

I have been invited to sample their menu and see the new improvements which will mean they are able to cater for more parties in the future Chris

the owner and chef has made one of his famous steak and ale pies with mash and gravy and Irsquom glad I didnrsquot eat any breakfast Everything is home-made fresh and delicious it is clear from talking to Chris and eating his food that cooking is his passion

He offers a large selection of homemade family and individual sized pies Cornish style pasties sausage platts scotch eggs to eat in or

take away (24 hours notice required) Everyday there is also a menu del dia only euro730 for 3 courses which has never gone up in price since the day he opened or full a la carte menu

I have been here for Sunday lunch before and never gone away anything less than happy with 3 courses for just euro850 I had pork beef roasties Yorkshire puds a good amount of veg and a large helping of the whole cauliflower cheese that was done just for our table

If it is a party yoursquod like with the newly extended seating area you can have a big group of friends and still have room to dance Supply your own food or Chris can put on a superb buffet or sit down meal tailored to you You create the mess let Bistro Bonita do the rest

They have many themed party nights coming up including Bollywood comes to Hollywood and a Mexican Night For more information or to make a reservation call Chris on 650 599 739 950 930 169

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

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saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

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adweldsyahoocom

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this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

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views possible bamp b

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650 906 114

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just a master of one

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796 9123588

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tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

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tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

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JT METALRECYCLING

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

From only 50euro per month We can site a 1m x 2m sign in a prominent roadside

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The commercial centrersquos objective is to provide businesses and independent professionals with an extremely low cost permanent office or a more cost-effective alternative to a traditional office

We have a variety of different flexible packages to suit every need Office ReNTal from 1 hour to as long as is required

ReNTal Of MeeTiNG ROOMSpeRMaNeNT Office Space

we provide professional and friendly staff to provide administrative support as required

we also have a prime location with excellent communications and with easy access to highways train stations and airports etchellip

Just 10 minutes from albox and 5 minutes from the e15 ndash a7 Motorway only 10 minutes from Huercal Overa and less than half an hour from Mojacar making it an ideal central location

for many types of businesseswe offer excellent value for money and an excellent environment

in which to workJust come with your laptop and start working without ties or

permanent contracts cONSiDeR THe BeNefiTS

bull Reduced costsbull flexibility

bull No deposit no upfront costsThe los carasoles Business centre offers a range of solutions including temporary office space and meeting rooms which can be hired by the hour day or week providing an efficient way of

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neW CommerCiaL Centre opens its doors and is ready to WeLCome LoCaL Businesses

call 902 750 190 or 950 121 936fOR MORe DeTailS OR TO aRRaNGe a viSiT

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tel 902 750 190Move in and start work immediaTely

TELEPHONE amp INTERNET ACCESSCONVENIENTLY SITUATED - FREE PARKING

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Vehicle Air Conditioning Service FrEE CAllout SErVICEM600 827 517 - t 950 104 488 wwwautofrioes

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Call Mark on 607 324 623 or 607 324 624

PIMANSCASA

CONCHILLAwe Are here

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AA AUCTIONS

MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

Pit StopTYRES bull SERVICING bull REPAIRS

Tel 950 124 828pitstop-orialivecouk

Part Worn Tyres from

New Tyres from

includes fitting balancing amp IVA

Lazer Tracking only

Fixed PriceServicingbull Petrol up to 2L from

bull Diesel up to 2L from

20euro30euro

15euro

ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE Safety ITV check with every service

free tracking with 2 or more new tyres

2006 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 25 Tdi vGC ACeuro99951999 nissan terrano 27td AC 7 seats automaticeuro39951995 Opel Monterey4x4 31td 7 seater vGC reDuceD euro24952001 citroen xsara 19 diesel AC vGCeuro26952003 ford ka only 56k AC very Economicaleuro2695ford transit 25 diesel LWB new ITveuro1495Vw transporter diesel 8 seaterwindowseuro1495

all tHe aboVe VeHicles are spanisH plateD anD lHDFind us on the Partaloa to Oria road (A399)

1km outside of Oria on the right Carretera Autonomica A-399 c Paraje el Puente sin 04810 Oria Almeria

for more information call 950 124 828

FreeCourtesy Car with a full service(by arrangement only)

85euro

95euro

39SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

sport

senD your sport reports to eDitorsoltimescom

Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

enGlish spoken ~ delivery service available ~ Tel 950 633 051

Opposite the Dia Supermarket

albox

xyladecorinterior exterior wood treatment

750ml1150euro5 litres6237euro

speCial oFFeRs

MoRe oFFeRs available - ask instoRe FoR MoRe details

4 litres1650euro15 litres4750euro

waterbased

paint for floorshammerite

750ml1385euro5 litres6613euro

4 litres1250euro15 litres4500euro

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oil based

swimming poolpaint

antioxidente available in

black amp white then choose a mix to create any Colour

4 litres37euro

750ml1050euro

teak oil

xyladecor satinwood

treatment

750ml1284euro5 litres6975euro

750ml615euro5 litres3640euro

20kg2385euro

interior

exterior paint

buy 3 get one

FRee

water based

swimming poolpaint

The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012

ww

wsoltim

escom

remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

902 750 190

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Golf discounts and Golf packages Available

Property management Sales amp rentals

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Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS

Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar

call or e-mail us for further information

Avenida playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de Mar Almeria 617 051 947

welcomed byBernard amp ralf

Open 12noon till late wed - Mon (closed Tuesday)

wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp rendezvous jointly present ldquoKing Of Swing in THe SQUarerdquowith TOny JUSTice singing

your favourite ldquorat packrdquo tunes lsquoal frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal

reServe yOUr TaBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from rendezvous

we are located on the paseo between the

Zoraida garden hotel and the port of roquetas de mar

950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk

BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr

Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am

please phone to book a table

sunday LunCH 1pm - 6pmMain Course 550euro 3 Course lunCh 10euro

wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun

from 14th March 5euro per session

TuEsday

Bingo 3pm

wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp

Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)

Quiz 9PMfRiday

Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro

saTuRday CuRRyOniOn BHAJEE CHiCKEn

Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AnD SOAPS SHOWn

HOMEMadE fOOd dAilY from 3eurowEdnEsday ribs 495eurofRidayFishrsquonrsquochiPs 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being served

booking advisable wed and fri

aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs

Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun Closed mon

CHAPLINS Pub27 CAllE SiERRA nEVADA 200m FROm HOTEl PlAYA zUl ROQUETAS

Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368

bullSKY Sports amp espnbullFREE WIfIbullgood pUB gRUBbullkARAOKEbullbeat the djbullretro musicbullFriday 930ish gENERAL kNOWLEDGE qUIZbull Guinness amp strongbow

on draught

Restaurant Bar

Open 1230pm - 4pm7pm - Close Closed Thursdays Sunday 1230pm - 5pm (food served from 1pm)

Csierra nevada 23 Roquetas de Mar tel 950 333 771 or 634 526 508

REsERvaTiOns RECOMMEndEd

lady laylady laythe oRiginal sunday Roast tapas and still the best Roast in town hoMeMade yoRkies Roast potatoes FResh vegetables all Meats CaRved

to oRdeR sunday lunch fRoM euro350lunchTiMe and eaRly eveninG Menu euro350

evening Menu2 couRses euro795 ~ 3 couRses euro995and Full a la CaRte Menu

due to populaR deMandindian CuRRy night now eveRy tuesday

2 CouRse Meal oF youR ChoiCe FRoM ClassiC indian CuRRiesfRoM euro650

CoMing soonCountRy amp westeRn night

fancy dRess opTional ~ pRize foR besT effoRT

bar

avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559

yvonne dave amp John welcome you to

ydawakes

daRts boaRd

pool table

OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)

all day eveRy day on loCal spiRits amp MixeRs wine and

san Miguel bottles

Monday amp wednesday830pm - BinGO

Meals fRoM 3euroall day bReakfasT fRoM 360euro

all live spoRts CoveRagesaturDay niGHts

MusiC wiTH BRian BBQ fROM 8PM

2 FoR 1

help FoR heRoes

1st event - wednesday 6th June - Charity day -

1000am onwards to include table top sale bbQ Music bingo and

much moredonations volunteers and

fund raising suggestions are all very welcome

29SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Indian Restaurant amp Takeaway

Menu del dia euro850Menu de Noche euro1095

includespoppadoms amp chutney

choice of 4 starters4 Main dishes

4 vegetable dishesRice or Naan bread

coffee or Tea

Open 11am til late 7 days a weekTel 950 475 742 - wwwcocinaindiomojacarcom

Paseo del Mediterraneo 199 Mojacar Playa

Tapas now available all day as previously served in chili restaurant in Turre

INGREDIENTS1 whole red snapper (1 lb) not scaled but cleaned inside2 egg whites1 tablespoon chopped thyme2 lbs coarse sea salt

Preheat the oven at 400 F200 CGas 6In a bowl combine the

egg whites thyme and saltTake a baking dish

and add a bed of this salt preparation at the bottomPlace the fish on topCover it completely with

the rest of the salt Bake for 30 minutesRemove from the oven

and let cool for 5 minutes before breaking the crust of saltThe flesh of the fish

should be extremely tenderEat as is or with a dash

of olive oil and steamed potatoes

Red SnappeR cooKed

in thyme-FlavouRed Salt

main

oRanGe cReam paRFait

INGREDIENTS4lbs (about 12) juice oranges1 14 tbsp unflavored

gelatin

5 tbsp sugar

1 cup whipping) cream

Garnish orange slices

Grate 4 tsp orange zest Wrap 1 tsp set asideJuice the oranges to make 3 cups juice Pour 12 cup into a

small saucepan and sprinkle in gelatin let stand for 2 minutes Stir the mixture over low heat (a silicone spatula is good) until it is steaming and the gelatin is completely dissolved

Stir in 3 tbsp sugar When dissolved pour into remaining juice Stir in 3 tsp zest Pour into 8-in square baking pan refrigerate 2 hours or until firm

Up to 4 hours before serving Whip cream with remaining 2 Tbsp sugar until soft peaks form when beaters are lifted Stir in reserved 1 tsp zest Cut gelatin into 1-in squares Using a spatula place half the squares in the glasses and top them with half the cream Repeat layers

Dessert

A Taste of Greek Passion

EudoxiAGreek Restaurant

tel 663 314 445paseo Del meD 85 moJacar playa

200m from best inDalo HotelFind

us on eudoxia gastRonoMy

open eveRyday

MEzE foR 210euro pp or 17euro pp

oThER sPEciAliTiEs

chicken a la chef Moussaka

styfadoKleftiko or

Poseidon flogera

tapas - snacks - breakfasts - evening menu

los gallardostlf 950 398 799

quiz night thursdays 830pmkaraoke fridays 830pm

sky sports shownon large screen tv

Pizzas freshly made-to-order from 7pm Eat in or Take-away

HOME-MadE Pies Pasties amp Quiches To Order

ali amp Mick welcome you free wifi

private functions catered for

last CaRveRy sunday May 26th

booking essential

brenDon orsquoDeeSunday 3rd June

3 courses for euro15

6 6 7 9 1 9 0 2 5

new Burger amp Pasta Menu PLuS Kids Menu

with kris kellyOpen Monday - Friday 8am til late Saturday amp Sunday 9am til late

Cafeacute Bar

LA ALFoquiA ZuRGenA

Sunday evenings - Karaoke from 7pm

beer amp paella at 2pm brinG your own picnic or

full menu aVailable all Day liVe entertainment

in tHe eVeninG

juBILEE STREET PARTY

sunDay 3rD

June

liVe music this fri 25th may

from 8pm

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

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Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

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70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

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expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

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CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

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Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

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blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

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construction

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(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

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Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

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establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

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hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

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from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

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albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

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car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

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FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

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only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle malaga Albox monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair new Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg

painting ampdeCoRating

bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

property to rent urcal2 bed Casita furnished or

unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner

large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

300europcm inc water phone lynne on 666 281 323

LiTTLE zOO now have a

selction of young birds fOR saLEbudgies 8euro eachJava Finches 12euro

Parakeets for hand rearing

only 30euro eachdiamond finches

REady sOOnTel 647 379 795

nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

energetict able to work

to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

fielD sales representatiVe

moJacarif you enjoy

meeting business people and feel

that you can bring energy and

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we provideFull and on-going

traininggood working

conditionsgood package

available for the right person

Mobile phone amp expenses

Flexible hours

For just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in a

box with a photograph and will be seen by more than 35000 sol times readers

tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

Uk amp could no longer afford my kennel fees i get on well with other Dogs amp like lots of room to play DOB 010811 Come and meet me at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

In all Coastal amp Inland areas

wwwcitrushomes-spaincomcitrushomes-hqhotmailcom

Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

Hi my name is leo irsquom a labrador X and i am neutered i am a charming Boy who would be easy to train

irsquom extremely amiable and docile i have had my first VaccinationRabies and i have been micro chipped DOB 01102010 Come and meet me soon at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626 766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

RanCHO Luz dEL sOL Retamar Partaloa One to one or group lessons latest En standard hats provided Escorted hacking and treks Qualified BHS instructor Call Erika Drew on 678 838 547

stables

motorinG section

dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

wanteD

swimminG pools

TROPiCana POOLs new construction amp repairsTelephone

650 906 114

car parts

storage rooms for rent 5 square

meters to 15sqmeters

roquetas de mar urbanisation

from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

satelliteteleVision

a1 sky television systeMs

satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc

also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed

Tel dave 628 607 778

storaGe

Floor AND wAll TiliNG SPeCiAliST

call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

just a master of one

25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

LaRGE van Spain - Uk Full or half loads plus

car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

spAin - uK - spAin remoVAls

Friendly reliable serviceFully legal

special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298mobile 696 621 884

marmenorremovalshotmailcom

see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

for sale

DVlA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available

Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUYERS OF All mETAlS

Brass Copper lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold

tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

sCRap CaRs wantedTOP PRiCEs Paid

MotoRbike FoR sale suzuki Marauder vZ800cc

on spanish platesReg 2001 itv July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles vgC

3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643

uRgently ReQuiRed english amp spanish CaRavans

CaRs MotoRhoMes amp vans any Condition we ColleCt

thRoughout spain

tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits

starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone

car parts

wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326

634 337 185

people CaRRieR

oR Mini bus wanted to buy

Cash waiting Must be

diesel spanish plated amp Reliable

Call 609 199 394

JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types

of plant machinery any age any condition

CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles

wanted

tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

uRGEnTLy REQuiREd aLL Mitsubishi shogun Monteo Pajero

Landrover amp all other makesCollect from anywhere

HOnda CiviC Coupe new iTV PAS EW amp electric mirrors

750euro + transfer fee Tel 950 064 797

Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of

Life Treatment facilityCertificates issued

Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD

STAINLESS STEEL

TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763

JT METALRECYCLING

House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD

WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS

TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English

we also take friDGes wasHinG

macHines microwaVes all electrical

appliances

now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia

has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements

albox amp mojacar playa

Just drop your copy For the pAper inAlbox 950 121 318

moJAcAr 950 615 596remoVals

Advertise your business hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescom

salessoltimescom

Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale

call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190

we ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eveRy week amp so Could you

F OR OnLy 10 euro

situations Vacant

staff urGently needed for a

busy cafe la conception

area partfull timetel 664 619 819 or 679 207 545

storage available based ldquolos gallardosrdquo amprdquohertfordshirerdquo

call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)

00 44 794 3135 214 (uK)woodncohotmailcom

dAVersquos trAnsport

spAinuKlocAl

75 ton lorry part loads

self loadunloadminimal rates owner driver

CiTroeN relAy 28lwB HiGH ToP 2002

low mileage Alarmed FSHTaxed end December 2012

moT September 2012very clean and tidy vehicle

euro2500 ono or Swap for Spanish estate

or smaller van consideredTel 678 048 808

2005 AC twin air bags Taxed until May 2013 Dealer serviced 116000 km

3800euro onoReason for sale returning to England

tel 662 244 199

citroen c3 hdi 70 Furio 14 (diesel)

white 5 door

renault scenic 19tDi 2002

Spanish Registered 12 months tax 9 months itV

full service history 1600euro plus transfer feetel 950 106 319

solD tHanks to tHe soltimes

mecHanics

MiKEs MOBiLE MECHaniCs all types of

service repair amp iTv testing fully qualified and

legal with over 35 years experience

Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974

wanteD

35SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

swiMMinG POOLsPOOL SuReSTe SL MaDe WiTH ldquoguNiTerdquo

ALL ShAPES amp SIZES

eg8500 euro8mX 4m

pool RepaiRs teRRaCes

pool CoveRs

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968 461 404 - 630 810 299E-mail ppslonocomwwwpoolsurestecomwwwcarsupermarketes

Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

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A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro

saTuRday CuRRyOniOn BHAJEE CHiCKEn

Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AnD SOAPS SHOWn

HOMEMadE fOOd dAilY from 3eurowEdnEsday ribs 495eurofRidayFishrsquonrsquochiPs 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being served

booking advisable wed and fri

aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs

Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun Closed mon

CHAPLINS Pub27 CAllE SiERRA nEVADA 200m FROm HOTEl PlAYA zUl ROQUETAS

Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368

bullSKY Sports amp espnbullFREE WIfIbullgood pUB gRUBbullkARAOKEbullbeat the djbullretro musicbullFriday 930ish gENERAL kNOWLEDGE qUIZbull Guinness amp strongbow

on draught

Restaurant Bar

Open 1230pm - 4pm7pm - Close Closed Thursdays Sunday 1230pm - 5pm (food served from 1pm)

Csierra nevada 23 Roquetas de Mar tel 950 333 771 or 634 526 508

REsERvaTiOns RECOMMEndEd

lady laylady laythe oRiginal sunday Roast tapas and still the best Roast in town hoMeMade yoRkies Roast potatoes FResh vegetables all Meats CaRved

to oRdeR sunday lunch fRoM euro350lunchTiMe and eaRly eveninG Menu euro350

evening Menu2 couRses euro795 ~ 3 couRses euro995and Full a la CaRte Menu

due to populaR deMandindian CuRRy night now eveRy tuesday

2 CouRse Meal oF youR ChoiCe FRoM ClassiC indian CuRRiesfRoM euro650

CoMing soonCountRy amp westeRn night

fancy dRess opTional ~ pRize foR besT effoRT

bar

avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559

yvonne dave amp John welcome you to

ydawakes

daRts boaRd

pool table

OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)

all day eveRy day on loCal spiRits amp MixeRs wine and

san Miguel bottles

Monday amp wednesday830pm - BinGO

Meals fRoM 3euroall day bReakfasT fRoM 360euro

all live spoRts CoveRagesaturDay niGHts

MusiC wiTH BRian BBQ fROM 8PM

2 FoR 1

help FoR heRoes

1st event - wednesday 6th June - Charity day -

1000am onwards to include table top sale bbQ Music bingo and

much moredonations volunteers and

fund raising suggestions are all very welcome

30 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

ldquotraDitionalrdquo tapas (selection changed daily)ldquoNew ldquoBistrordquo Menu available from Mon 7th MayThe 3 highly popular steaks (fillet entrecote or rib eye) will be

offered but lamb chicken brocheta (grilled) amp fresh salmon fillet amp swordfish will be added

Large Belgian Scampi will feature with a choice of either ldquodevilledrdquo or ldquoa la chefrdquo available

All main dishes will be served with a choice of potatoes amp fresh vegetables or fries amp salad

A fresh salad selection is offered and will include Goats Cheese Bacon amp Honey Tropical Seafood (North Sea shrimps crab etc) amp

House Salad served on a bed of fresh leavesReservations are essential

call Colin on the phone numbers below eveRy fRidAy - ldquoSPeCiALiTy Of THe HOUSerdquo

Stoofvlees (Belgian Beef Stew)reservations please

fresh Made to Order CRePeS and WAffLeS selection desserts Cakes and ice Creams

Situated in the Square opposite Hotel Playa Luna Urbanisation Roquetas de Martelephone (0034) 664 165 372 or 671 386 267

Tapas Bar and Tea Room

RENDEZVOUSopen from 12 noon onwards closed thursdays

not on the menu Ask for meals of your choice (pre-order) amp if we can do it we will

ldquowed 6th June ndash Rendezvous amp chiquimiqui jointly present ldquokinG of swinG in tHe squarerdquo

the fabulous TOnY JUSTiCE will sing ldquoAl frescordquo on the terrace from 8 pm come along amp enjoy the ambience amp your favourite

ldquoRat Packrdquo tunes in the open air tickets are 995euro amp will include a cold meats buffet pickles pastas etc reserve your table with colin ldquoRendezvousrdquo or bernard ldquoChiquimiquirdquo

MarleyrsquosSituated behind the Tabacos

Opening Times Monday closedTues - Fri 10am - 300pm 7pm - close

Sat amp Sun 10am - closePlaya Serena

weekends

served 10am - 2pm (Tues - sat)10am - 12pm (sunday)

breakfastsBest in town

Please call Shell on 722 781 631 or Steve on 679 703 513 For any orders or bookings

homemade pies and desserts

sausage Rolls - euro120all individual - euro180all Large - euro800all Medium - euro550

Choose from

(Take away - 24hrs notice)

bull steakbull steak ampalebull steak amp

Kidneybull Chicken amp Mushroom

bull Mince amp Onionbull Meat amp Potatobull apple Piesbull Bakewell Tartsbull Lemon Meringue

also available - quiches amp celebration cakes

all sports sHown liVeInc upcoming EuRO championships

friday - fish night 7pm - 10pmsaturday - special 6pm - 10pmChanges weekly (Book in advance) see board for detailssunday - Roast served from1pm - 6pm (voted best in town)(Booking advisable)Choice of beef pork or chickenLamb served 2nd and last sunday of each month

Burtyrsquos BArBurtyrsquos BArPLaya sEREna ROQuETas dE MaR

CaLL 679 156 715 OPEn sun - 11aM - 7PMMOn - fRi 10aM - 7PM CLOsEd saTuRday

HuGe sunny terraceanD spacious bar

sunDay luncH special

euro595booking essential

3 course mealnachos to share

Deep fried chilli cheese nuggets or

chilli amp mango prawnschilli con carne amp rice or

chicken Fajitas chips amp Saladmixed sorbet or

lemon meringue

booking essential 5euro deposit required Donrsquot like spicy food

please ask for alternative

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

monday 28th mayliVe music wiH

mel Jay amp brenDan

1250europer person

next table top sale 17th June

breakfast from euro295served with free range eggs

fridays only ~ smoked Haddock with Poached Egg

Bingo 2pm Tuesdays and Bingo and Quiz 2pm

Thursdaysanglican Church service

3rd Thursday of the month 1130am

next service 21st Junesnacks aVailable all Day

spanish Lessons ~ all levels Wednesday 1130am 5euro

closed sunday 27th may

31SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

to reserve your tableEvERy

dayBBQ

email your announcements to eDitorsoltimescom

Cristina - Erika Diez MentzelABOGADA - lAWYER

Tel 950 33 68 61 Fax 950 33 68 62email cristinamentzelgmailcom

C Pompal 11 - las marinas04740 ROQUETAS DE mAR (AlmERiA)

conveyance - litigation inheritance - Divorce

wills - mortagage mattersnon resident taxes

Consumibles eco marimpresioacuten ecoloacutegica

raquelconsumiblesecomarcomwwwconsumiblesecomarcom

Avda Sabianl 12 - 04740 Roquetas de mar - AlmeriaTel 950 325 925 Fax 950 324 614 movil 675 809 490

Environmentally friendly recycled printer ink cartridges and toners Refills available

70 savings on products

dental Clinic On-site dental Laboratory

950 32 64 52

dr med dent Hubert Hillenbrand

20 years experience

Edificio Porto MarAvda Mariano Hemandes 48

roquetas de mar near Hotel Zoraida Garden

wwwalmeria-dentista-zahnarztcomGerman amp English Spoken

national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

Spacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

baR spinnakeRTuesday - Bingo 3pmWednesday - Steak 750euro Quiz 930pmFriday - Fish and Chips all day 5euroSaturday - Curry meal with a beer or wine 750euro Sunday - Sunday Roast 1pm - 6pm

baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

Revita natuRalhealth and Relaxation CentRe Calle Tortola 4 Roquetas De Mar Tel 950 333 048 wednesday amp friday 10am Tai chi Tuesday amp Thursday 10am Yoga Sunday 9pm

y da wakesMonday amp wednesday 830pm BingoSaturday Nights - Music with Brian BBQ from 8pmHelp for Heroes 1st event during Diamond Jubilee week wednesday 6th June - charity Day

PROFESIoacuten - OccuPAtIOnHuELgA - StRIKE

JORnAL - DAILY WAgEOFIcIO - tRADE

ObRERO - WORKERHORAS ExtRAORDInARIAS - OvERtIMEPARODESEMPLEO - unEMPLOYMEntJubILAcIoacutenREtIRO - REtIREMEnt

SAYIng OF tHE WEEKun HOMbRE DE PELO En PEcHOhellip

LItERAL tRAnSLAtIOnhellipA MAn WItH HAIR On HIS

cHEStEquIvALEnt tOhellipA REAL MAn

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sol classifieDs To place your adcall Paulette on 950 121 936 or 902 750 190Email salessoltimescom or in person wersquore above new Horizon villas

Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

cheapAirport parkingalicante almeria murcia

newServicing Repairs

air-con

HobbycraftELainErsquos Wools quality Uk wool amp accessories Also available at C a m p o s o l mazarron amp on the Arboleas forum Call 667 273 889 elaines woolsgmailcom

business for sale

internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

enquiries onlytel

950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

PROfEssiOnaL TREE fELLinG amp PRuninG

including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

Spanish Registered logs available

eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

expectingababyhotmailcouk

ROLEx CaRTiER womanrsquos watch must be good quality private buyer Tel 647 379 878

private wanted

cesspit

950091109648768587

poZo amp Cesspit eMptying

blockeD Drains r usinstallation of

fibreglass Septic tanks all areas covered

FREE ESTIMATES amp ADVICEoffice 662 414 043 Mobile 617 410 534

infocdelectricalservicescomwwwcdelectricalservicescom

CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

air Conditioning amp alarms

business opportunity

Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

free no obligation quote

tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

internal amp eXternal

Blinds

SHADING SPAIN WITH

sOLaR wind Power Solutions 230 watt panels 450euro Over 15 years installation experience Call Phil for competitive prices 636 261 240 emailinfosunergyalmer iacom wwwsunergy almeriacom

blinDs

DON ROBINSONPC hardware amp software

specialist Unbiased advise on purchases Installation help amp

training Diagnosis amp Repair 15euro an hour min charge 1 hour + parts

I ComE to youComp TIAA+Certified

Tel 646 587 746E donald_gunn_robinsonmsncom

professional baby equipment hire

FRee delivery amp Collectiontel 615 806 126thebabyhirecentrehotmailcom

construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

Sliding pull down amp doors made to measure

Can be seen on display at CAT services

Alfoquia For more info or

FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

Tel 616 531 283 or 670 088 966

bull emergency Drain Cleaning bull High Pressure water Jettingbull CCTv Surveysbull Drainage repairsbull location of Cesspitsbull Qualified Engineerbull expert reports

establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

furniture

beauty

avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

avonfromclaireyahooes

ELECTRICIAN

Fully insured amp legal

Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

Neil Godwin25 years experience

Full city amp guilds

for sale business opportunity

5 coin operated internet computer kiosks complete

set webcams headphone

MicrophoneAlready in-situ but ideal

for any family barrestaurant

Great earner phone 663 006 390

Advertise your business

hereTel 950 121 936 or 902 750 190wwwsoltimescomsalessoltimescom

C a R L O s s a L i E n T E Plumbing amp Heating offer machined boiler decals for gas water heaters for just euro65 ndash aguafuerte is not the answer Call for more info 950 930 900 or 968 969 962 carlossal ientegmai l com

construction DeliVeriesprofessional auction Everything for sale

from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

COLd waTER Fish Tank length 150cm Height 48cm Width 38cm Offers around 100euro Tel 676 658 518 s a M s u n G HOME Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 120euro Tel 663 660 439LaRGE yELLOw Sofa Good Condition 150euro Tel 687 189 244CHiLds HiGH Chair Excellent condition 25euro Tel 618 351 497

albox amp surrounding areas tel 648 509 453

Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

FRee oF ChaRgesoltimes

sell it Fastsell it FRee

EMaiL yOuR iTEMs fOR saLE TO

saLEssOLTiMEsCOMpriVate aDVertisers only

no pets

in the

mD Air-Conditioning amp Refrigeration Slinfomd-airconcom

950 432 110 607 364 917

Md air-Conditioningamp Refrideration sL

Over 20 years experiencesales - service - installation

car Ac re-gas amp top-upMdcall now for our Great summer offers

lsquoArsquo rated highly efficient inverter systems supplied amp installedTO PREVEnT A BREAKDOWn amp EnSURE EnERGY

EFFiCiEnT SAVinG WHEn YOU MOST nEED YOUR AC HAVE YOUR UniTS SERViCEDCHECKED

Tel 607 364 917 or 950 432 110 bull Email infomd-airconcommd_airconmobileemailvodafonees

FULLY QUALiFiED amp LEGAL

CaFe FoR sale in albox seRious oFFeRs

only over

euro15000 telephone

634 315 730

JDrsquos Cafe Baramp

within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

For more info call 634 339 655

oFFering credit crunch pricesJUST IN real English Style Donor kebabs

(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

(trained by the famous Coco)sAturdAy 16th June 1130 - 3pm

totally Free show discounted food amp drinkCourtney castles will be providing

a bouncy castle

GRandfaTHER Clock for sale Oak Excellent working order not an Antique about 20 years old 299euro ono Tel 634 313 051GOLf CLuBs 9 irons 2 Woods Putter Bag and Trolley 50euro Tel 652 434 392saMsunG Home Cinema Surround with 300w outputUSB HostHDmi outDivX support 100euro Tel 663 660 439

entertainment

n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

Home security

CuCADorla idarestaurantampvenuev

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email lavidacucadorgmailcom for more information

due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

experienceD bar waitinG staffyou must have a brilliant smile

patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

a brilliant cHef cookdo you enjoy the art of cooking we are looking for a Jamie oliver type who makes each mouthful of

food delicious if thatrsquos youwe have a large well-stocked kitchen amp lots of new ideas

the teaM want to Meet you

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

aampE TayLOR ndash Gas boiler amp plumbing repairs Tel 618 062 080

property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

Cash payment waiting for all your unwanted goods also business

stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

CaRLOs (saLiEnTE) PLuMBinG amp HEaTinG services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecomTel 968 969 962

norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

Tel 649 186 107 or email thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

From 450euro bull ALSo ExTErIorS pAINTED bull kItChEnS amp bAthroomS

rEfITTED bull rEJAS amp mETALwork

bull gArDENINgRing Mike on 663 303 350 or 950 528 128

or Sue on 634 322 304 or 950 452 826

1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

PuPPy REsCuE - Charity shop in Calle malaga Albox monday to Saturday 10 - 2pm market stalls at Albox Tuesday market and Sunday bootfair new Puppy Rescue helpline 690 143 140 www p u p p y r e s c u e inspainorg

painting ampdeCoRating

bull 35 years experiencebull Guaranteed to beat any quotebull quality work guaranteedtel alan950 450 174 or600 268 176

property to rent urcal2 bed Casita furnished or

unfurnished with fully fitted kitchen shower room lounge with log burner

large fly free patio small garden with shed amp use of allotment a

quiet setting with lovely views within a large fenced area with private parking but only mins from the motorway amp Huercal Overa

300europcm inc water phone lynne on 666 281 323

LiTTLE zOO now have a

selction of young birds fOR saLEbudgies 8euro eachJava Finches 12euro

Parakeets for hand rearing

only 30euro eachdiamond finches

REady sOOnTel 647 379 795

nEwsPaPER GROuP

are yout confident amp

energetict able to work

to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

soltimes

call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

fielD sales representatiVe

moJacarif you enjoy

meeting business people and feel

that you can bring energy and

purpose to the role we would like to hear from you

we provideFull and on-going

traininggood working

conditionsgood package

available for the right person

Mobile phone amp expenses

Flexible hours

For just 1250euro per week your property will be featured in a

box with a photograph and will be seen by more than 35000 sol times readers

tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

Uk amp could no longer afford my kennel fees i get on well with other Dogs amp like lots of room to play DOB 010811 Come and meet me at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

In all Coastal amp Inland areas

wwwcitrushomes-spaincomcitrushomes-hqhotmailcom

Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

Hi my name is leo irsquom a labrador X and i am neutered i am a charming Boy who would be easy to train

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

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Opposite the Dia Supermarket

albox

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MoRe oFFeRs available - ask instoRe FoR MoRe details

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black amp white then choose a mix to create any Colour

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water based

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

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Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun Closed mon

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Restaurant Bar

Open 1230pm - 4pm7pm - Close Closed Thursdays Sunday 1230pm - 5pm (food served from 1pm)

Csierra nevada 23 Roquetas de Mar tel 950 333 771 or 634 526 508

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ydawakes

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OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)

all day eveRy day on loCal spiRits amp MixeRs wine and

san Miguel bottles

Monday amp wednesday830pm - BinGO

Meals fRoM 3euroall day bReakfasT fRoM 360euro

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MusiC wiTH BRian BBQ fROM 8PM

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1st event - wednesday 6th June - Charity day -

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Property management Sales amp rentals

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RoQuEtAs dE MAR

For al l your translat ions cal lMaria on 633 166 709

MARIArsquoSWEEKLY WORDS

la GrappaAuthentic Italian Restaurantbull Pizzasbull Fresh Pastasbull Fresh Fishbull Argentinian BBQrsquod Food

on The Terrace

open 12 - 4pm7 - 1230am

Av Playa Serena 37roquetas de mar950 334 188609 337 316

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950 32 64 52

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national and Regional holidays in 2012

1st January New Yearrsquos Day (antildeo Nuevo) National2nd January New Year Holiday Regional6th January epiphany (epifaniacutea del Sentildeor) National28th february Diacutea de andaluciacutea Regional5th april Maundy Thursday National6th april Good friday (viernes Santo) National1st May labour Day

(fiesta del Trabajo) National15th august assumpton (asuncioacuten de la virgen) National12th October fiesta Nacional de espantildea (National Day) National1st November all Saintsrsquo Day (Todos los Santos) National6th December constitution Day (Diacutea de la constitucioacuten espantildeola) National8th December immaculate conception (inmaculada concepcioacuten) National25th December christmas (Natividad de Nuestro Sentildeor) National

How are you celebratinG tHequeens DiamonD Jubilee

how ever you plan to celebrate ndash let us know and we may be able to include your event in ourD i a m o n D J u b i l e e s p e c i a l

e m a i l e d i t o r s o l t i m e s c o m

are you - Organising a street party

Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

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Having a family get together

covering your house in bunting

Joining friends at a local bar

Next door to Don Jamon Urb Roquetas de Mar

tel 633 904 424 Open from 9am

cafeteria drsquooro

laRge vaRiety oF bull breakfasts bull snacksbull tostados

bull gins bull Mojitos bull Cocktails

Happy BirtHday

(rendezvous)for 27tH may

colin

next door to zurimar 678 202 160Open 10am - late (Closed wednesday) fREE wi-fi

serving tapas snacks cocktails sangriacoffees amp cakes

Tapas BarTapas BarSpacious sunny outdoorterrace seating 24

SKY TV

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SKY TV

estampaestampa

king oF swing in the sQuaRe Rendevous and chiquimiqui jointly present Tony Justice singing ldquoThe Rat packrdquo wednesday 6th June

baR southeRn every Thursday Bingo 230pm

buRtys baRTuesdays Bingo - 2pm Thursdays Quiz amp Bingo from 2pmNext table top sale - 13th MayMonday 28th May live Music with Mel Jay amp Brendan

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baR ChaplinsOpen 5pm - late Tues - fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun closed Mondays wednesday Rib Night friday fish and chip Night Quiz NightTEL 950 335 022

la bodeguinais now a drop in centre for any donations for the Mojonera Dog SanctuaryThursday Night - BBQ

lady laywednesday 16th May ndash Quiz NightTuesday Night - curry Night

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Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

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Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

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Tel 663 429 521

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wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

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air-con

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950135039

fly screen

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come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

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enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

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Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

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On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

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including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

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eVerything For the visiting baby Car

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construction

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tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

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FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

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auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

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no pets

in the

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634 315 730

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(in pitta with all the trimmings)ChuCklES thE CloWn ComES to toWn

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n E i G H B O u R HOOd waTCH in sPain Contact and information on our website wwwnhwinspaincom or Geoff Salter Tel 620417777

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due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

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at la vida

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woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

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welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

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insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

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number plates

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637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

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For a full service contact

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properties for sale rent

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609 199 394

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609 199 394

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adweldsyahoocom

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kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

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20mins from moJacar

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609 199 394 or 950 064 801

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leGal

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Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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includes fitting balancing amp IVA

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Fixed PriceServicingbull Petrol up to 2L from

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20euro30euro

15euro

ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE Safety ITV check with every service

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all tHe aboVe VeHicles are spanisH plateD anD lHDFind us on the Partaloa to Oria road (A399)

1km outside of Oria on the right Carretera Autonomica A-399 c Paraje el Puente sin 04810 Oria Almeria

for more information call 950 124 828

FreeCourtesy Car with a full service(by arrangement only)

85euro

95euro

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sport

senD your sport reports to eDitorsoltimescom

Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

enGlish spoken ~ delivery service available ~ Tel 950 633 051

Opposite the Dia Supermarket

albox

xyladecorinterior exterior wood treatment

750ml1150euro5 litres6237euro

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MoRe oFFeRs available - ask instoRe FoR MoRe details

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waterbased

paint for floorshammerite

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swimming poolpaint

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black amp white then choose a mix to create any Colour

4 litres37euro

750ml1050euro

teak oil

xyladecor satinwood

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750ml1284euro5 litres6975euro

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20kg2385euro

interior

exterior paint

buy 3 get one

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water based

swimming poolpaint

The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

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Zoraida garden hotel and the port of roquetas de mar

950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk

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Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun Closed mon

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Open 1230pm - 4pm7pm - Close Closed Thursdays Sunday 1230pm - 5pm (food served from 1pm)

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avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559

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ydawakes

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pool table

OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)

all day eveRy day on loCal spiRits amp MixeRs wine and

san Miguel bottles

Monday amp wednesday830pm - BinGO

Meals fRoM 3euroall day bReakfasT fRoM 360euro

all live spoRts CoveRagesaturDay niGHts

MusiC wiTH BRian BBQ fROM 8PM

2 FoR 1

help FoR heRoes

1st event - wednesday 6th June - Charity day -

1000am onwards to include table top sale bbQ Music bingo and

much moredonations volunteers and

fund raising suggestions are all very welcome

32 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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Los Carasoles on the main albox-Baza road from the motorwayPriVAtE sAlE Ads ArE FrEE undEr 300euro (3 Ads PEr WEEk) EmAil sAlEssoltimEscom

computers

STeve HAyeS iNFormATiCA

Pcrsquos Laptops Printers etc

Sales amp Repairs on-site callout

tuitionConsumablesAlbox Almeria

Tel 950 120 900alternatiVe enerGy

aiRPORT

sERviCEs

Airport social amp

shopping run

Tel 663 429 521

airport serVices

wwwaaparkingestel 639 081 067

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air-con

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internet cafe based in

Huercal overa serious

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950135039

fly screen

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT

no1 for electrics and

plumbing Re-wires free to air

Uk satellite systems

950 137 208 638 010 691

enClosuRe speCialists

glass sCReens

come and see us on the Albox road for a free no

obligation quoteCall 695 118 960

enclosures

electrical

for sale

baby Hire

gardening

bull pool constuctionbull maintenancebull builDinG reformsbull proJect

manaGement

Matt Murray647 841 750

matmurrayesgmailcom CO

nsT

Ru

CTi

On

potty finca Servicespotty finca Services

Ring John on 616 855 294 or 950 163 930

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including all types of palm trees

strimming of overgrown gardens amp hedge cutting

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eVerything For the visiting baby Car

seatshigh chairs stair gates cots etc Tel 950 436 581 or 666 375 688

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cesspit

950091109648768587

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CD electricalSERVICES

all electrical work undertaken including rewires upgrades

we work inside or out ampno job is too small

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Call Justin at Sol Shaders for a

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tel 627 907 207wwwsolshadersnet email solshaderslivecouk

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construction

constructions martinez moreno cb

(rambla de oria)all types of building work undertaken inc plumbing amp electrics

tel 609 421 734 (Spanish)tel 696 052 044 (english)

building pRopeRty and

DrainaGeFly sreens

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FREE qUOTE Contact Graham

620 112 193630 493 817

Drainage SolutionS

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establisHeD 7 years in spain

a H O R R O MEuBLE new furniture with slight aesthetic defects now stocking childrenrsquos bedroom furniture amp excellent quality outdoor furniture Find us on Carreterra lorca- Baza in the old Beer Emporium premises Albox

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avOn COsMETiCs

Claire Tel 691 987 454

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Boletins supplied

Tel 687 245 569

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from household items cars antiques houses amp

much much moreWatch out for our

opening day

buy buyauction subasta sl

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Phil Delivers

Coloured gravel amp all building materials

auctions

From a pocket watch to a pianoIf itrsquos under 300euro you can advertise your items

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no pets

in the

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950 432 110 607 364 917

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634 315 730

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within Mercamundorsquos Indoor Market Arboleas

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due to ouR gaRden expansion amp busy tRade in ouR RestauRant

we aRe looking FoR

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patience amp enjoy the flexible working hours amp busy shifts

at la vida

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the teaM want to Meet you

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woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

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welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

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insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

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number plates

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637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

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For a full service contact

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e

gb

properties for sale rent

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609 199 394

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PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

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609 199 394

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telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

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this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

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609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

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best pRiCes aRound

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630 493 817

painting inside amp out

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guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

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1 bedroom

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tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

Pit StopTYRES bull SERVICING bull REPAIRS

Tel 950 124 828pitstop-orialivecouk

Part Worn Tyres from

New Tyres from

includes fitting balancing amp IVA

Lazer Tracking only

Fixed PriceServicingbull Petrol up to 2L from

bull Diesel up to 2L from

20euro30euro

15euro

ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE Safety ITV check with every service

free tracking with 2 or more new tyres

2006 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 25 Tdi vGC ACeuro99951999 nissan terrano 27td AC 7 seats automaticeuro39951995 Opel Monterey4x4 31td 7 seater vGC reDuceD euro24952001 citroen xsara 19 diesel AC vGCeuro26952003 ford ka only 56k AC very Economicaleuro2695ford transit 25 diesel LWB new ITveuro1495Vw transporter diesel 8 seaterwindowseuro1495

all tHe aboVe VeHicles are spanisH plateD anD lHDFind us on the Partaloa to Oria road (A399)

1km outside of Oria on the right Carretera Autonomica A-399 c Paraje el Puente sin 04810 Oria Almeria

for more information call 950 124 828

FreeCourtesy Car with a full service(by arrangement only)

85euro

95euro

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sport

senD your sport reports to eDitorsoltimescom

Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

enGlish spoken ~ delivery service available ~ Tel 950 633 051

Opposite the Dia Supermarket

albox

xyladecorinterior exterior wood treatment

750ml1150euro5 litres6237euro

speCial oFFeRs

MoRe oFFeRs available - ask instoRe FoR MoRe details

4 litres1650euro15 litres4750euro

waterbased

paint for floorshammerite

750ml1385euro5 litres6613euro

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oil based

swimming poolpaint

antioxidente available in

black amp white then choose a mix to create any Colour

4 litres37euro

750ml1050euro

teak oil

xyladecor satinwood

treatment

750ml1284euro5 litres6975euro

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20kg2385euro

interior

exterior paint

buy 3 get one

FRee

water based

swimming poolpaint

The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012

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escom

remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

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Open 12noon till late wed - Mon (closed Tuesday)

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your favourite ldquorat packrdquo tunes lsquoal frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal

reServe yOUr TaBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from rendezvous

we are located on the paseo between the

Zoraida garden hotel and the port of roquetas de mar

950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk

BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr

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please phone to book a table

sunday LunCH 1pm - 6pmMain Course 550euro 3 Course lunCh 10euro

wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun

from 14th March 5euro per session

TuEsday

Bingo 3pm

wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp

Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)

Quiz 9PMfRiday

Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro

saTuRday CuRRyOniOn BHAJEE CHiCKEn

Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AnD SOAPS SHOWn

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booking advisable wed and fri

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Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun Closed mon

CHAPLINS Pub27 CAllE SiERRA nEVADA 200m FROm HOTEl PlAYA zUl ROQUETAS

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Restaurant Bar

Open 1230pm - 4pm7pm - Close Closed Thursdays Sunday 1230pm - 5pm (food served from 1pm)

Csierra nevada 23 Roquetas de Mar tel 950 333 771 or 634 526 508

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evening Menu2 couRses euro795 ~ 3 couRses euro995and Full a la CaRte Menu

due to populaR deMandindian CuRRy night now eveRy tuesday

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avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559

yvonne dave amp John welcome you to

ydawakes

daRts boaRd

pool table

OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)

all day eveRy day on loCal spiRits amp MixeRs wine and

san Miguel bottles

Monday amp wednesday830pm - BinGO

Meals fRoM 3euroall day bReakfasT fRoM 360euro

all live spoRts CoveRagesaturDay niGHts

MusiC wiTH BRian BBQ fROM 8PM

2 FoR 1

help FoR heRoes

1st event - wednesday 6th June - Charity day -

1000am onwards to include table top sale bbQ Music bingo and

much moredonations volunteers and

fund raising suggestions are all very welcome

33SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

opticiansOPTiCa aLBOx All your optical needs eye tests hearing tests contact lenses Tel 950 121 991

locksmitHPHiL THE PiCK locksmith 24 hours locked Out locks fittedupgraded house safes Arboleas amp surrounding area Special weekend rates Tel 697 243 181

Jewellery amp repairs

woodhouse boarding kennels amp cattery

arboleasSmall friendly kennels 24hr vets service pet transporting arranged

welcome to viewministry

approvedTracy Mobile 650 211 952

kEn amp JACkiEDOG amp CAT

SiTTER SERViCE

Your home or ours Honest amp trust worthy 3 years experience of all types of animals References available

on requestTel 950 067 943 or 676 389 592

my pLaCe or yoursDog amp Horse Sitting Service

ex RSpca inspector Dog day sittingGoing away let us take care of your

pets either at your home or ours Dogs kept in house or kennels

pet transport serviceSpainUkSpain

Just outside alboxtel 607 554 984

my-place-or-yourshotmailcom

ROLEx OR CaRTiER womanrsquos watch wanted must be good quality private buyer tel 647 379 878

insurance

plumbinG

the metAl worKs

grills railings gates of all types securityslidingroller rejas

concertina doors etc tel Keith wood on 638 900 949

T amp T METaLs For all quality metal works including gates railings rejas staircases gazebos amp chain-link fencing - Tel 950 431 738

number plates

THE HOusE CLEaRinG sPECiaLisT

immediate Cash Quick decision we cover all areas

we turn up give cash amp carry we buy almost anything

The Highest Cash Prices PaidOnLy serious amp immediate sellers

should call pleaseTel 679 207 545

House clearance

painter Decorator

KnOwLEs amp aBBOTT no1 for plumbing

amp electric CH solar hot water

and water deposits

Telephone950 137 197 or

606 807 797

No need for kennels or cattery Pet sitting in your own home Arboleas amp

surrounding areas Call Vanessa on

637 061 482 Not just cats amp dogs All other types of pets

considered

ldquoRe-platerdquoMate

Donrsquot take a chanceDonrsquot break the Law

Let us take the hassle away from you and

re-register your vehicle on to Spanish plates

WE PROMISE TO BEAT ANY GENUINE QUOTATION

For a full service contact

Alan 662 249 159 wwwreplatematecostablancacom

e

gb

properties for sale rent

Knightinsurancealbox950 121 943alboxknight-insurancecom

ironmetal works

C a R L O s ( s a L i E n T E ) PLuMBinG amp heating services if it involves water we can help wwwcarlossalientecom Tel 968 969 962

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property to Rent Los carasoles Villa with lots of land 3 large

bedrooms 1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land 450euro pcm call to view

609 199 394

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stock liquidations carried out

Call Cash amp Carry Clearances

tel 689 023 602 or 618 725 567

cashandcarry54yahoocouk

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norwayrsquos answer toheating

your home in spain

TEL 634 312 171wwwnEaTERHEaTEREs

HeatinG

PROPERTy TO REnT LOs CaRasOLEs

viLLa wiTH LOTs Of Land 3 large bedrooms

1 en suite fully furnished large pool in 2000sqm land

450euro pcmCaLL TO viEw

609 199 394

Metal woRks gates Rejas

Fabriction welding Reliable service

telephone950 069 208

or 638 449 944email

adweldsyahoocom

ironmetal works cont

baRgain baRgainonly euro150000 ono

this is a unique spanish country cortijo with 4 beds 2 bath open plan living areas

kitchen amp dining room as well as a workshop

courtyard front amp back amp room for a pool mountain

views possible bamp b

for sale massiVe DetatcHeD cortiJo witH 50m2 worksHop

20mins from moJacar

build 256 msup2 terrace 100msup2 plot 1200 msup2TELEPHOnE 649 186 107Email for more info at thunderpaul2003hotmailcom

Completion project villa with room for a pool

brick built upto amp incl roof Exceptional views

10mins to main town fully Legal amp Escritura

75000euro Call to view or for more details

609 199 394 or 950 064 801

DetatcHeD Villa for sale

leGal

If you wish us to print an article about a particular topic in our regular space

on pg 16 please email infodaviessolicitorscom

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Quality woRk guaRanteedFriendly professional clean Efficient

painter amp decorating

FRee estiMates

best pRiCes aRound

10 off witH tHis aDVertTel Graham on620 112 193 or

630 493 817

painting inside amp out

aLL QuaLiTy PROduCTsMaKE OvER yOuR HOME THis yEaR

BRiTisH PLasTERER

All work

guarenteed

Tel Paul

634 327 201

plasterer

pets section

mike Huskinson amp DauGHterbull 3 bED ApArTmENTS pAINTED

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1 bedroom

1 bathroomnew kitchen amp white goodslovely views of golf course

parking Mojacar approx 7 mins

tel 664 291 793

apaRtMent

euro59999

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only 30euro eachdiamond finches

REady sOOnTel 647 379 795

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are yout confident amp

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to deadlinest smiling when

the pressure is on

t well-organised and able to work on your own initiative

t a team player with the ability to work with existing clients but also generate new business

then we wantto meet you

an excitinG opportunity for tHe riGHt person

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call chrissie on 647 379 878 or email your cV to cmmsoltimescom

are looking for someone special

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moJacarif you enjoy

meeting business people and feel

that you can bring energy and

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we provideFull and on-going

traininggood working

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available for the right person

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box with a photograph and will be seen by more than 35000 sol times readers

tel paulette for more information on how to

advertise with

soltimes950 121 936 902 750 190

Hi my name is marley i am a German Shepherd lurcher X i came to the Dog House after my owners returned to the

Uk amp could no longer afford my kennel fees i get on well with other Dogs amp like lots of room to play DOB 010811 Come and meet me at The Dog HouseCall Paul on 626766 073 or e-mail thedoghsehotmailcom

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Telephone 638 849 254

RENTAL PROPERTIES NEEDED

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34 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

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stables

motorinG section

dB auTO PaRaMEdiCs mobile mechanic call Dave on 678 487 689

wanteD

swimminG pools

TROPiCana POOLs new construction amp repairsTelephone

650 906 114

car parts

storage rooms for rent 5 square

meters to 15sqmeters

roquetas de mar urbanisation

from 5euro a weektel 650 038 251

satelliteteleVision

a1 sky television systeMs

satellite Tv installations alignment of dishes etc

also spanishldquofreeviewrdquosystems supplied amp installed

Tel dave 628 607 778

storaGe

Floor AND wAll TiliNG SPeCiAliST

call Steve holmanTel 697 678 708

not a jack ofall trades

just a master of one

25 yeArS exPerieNCe

tilinGremoVals cont

LaRGE van Spain - Uk Full or half loads plus

car transport Tel (0044)

796 9123588

spAin - uK - spAin remoVAls

Friendly reliable serviceFully legal

special deals from uK - spainOffice 968 564 298mobile 696 621 884

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see our main advert on page 5 tel 968 654 667

for sale

DVlA notified Also 4x4rsquos breaking All parts available

Distance no object Will collect and deliver BUYERS OF All mETAlS

Brass Copper lead aluminium amp Top prices paid for Gold

tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

sCRap CaRs wantedTOP PRiCEs Paid

MotoRbike FoR sale suzuki Marauder vZ800cc

on spanish platesReg 2001 itv July 2013 with standard exhaust amp custom 4500 miles vgC

3100euro ono telephone 649 616 643

uRgently ReQuiRed english amp spanish CaRavans

CaRs MotoRhoMes amp vans any Condition we ColleCt

thRoughout spain

tel 636 411 540 oR 664 619 819

neeD quality new parts for any carfor sensible prices on all parts clutches brakes alternators service kits

starter motors Headlights free quote Go online or pHone

car parts

wwwcarpartsinspaincom or telepHone 692 930 326

634 337 185

people CaRRieR

oR Mini bus wanted to buy

Cash waiting Must be

diesel spanish plated amp Reliable

Call 609 199 394

JCBrsquos Mini-diggers (all Makes) Tractors Trailers amp all other types

of plant machinery any age any condition

CasH BuyER all 4x4 vehicles

wanted

tel 645 094 339 or 950 064 763

uRGEnTLy REQuiREd aLL Mitsubishi shogun Monteo Pajero

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HOnda CiviC Coupe new iTV PAS EW amp electric mirrors

750euro + transfer fee Tel 950 064 797

Turn your old or unwanted CAR into CASH We will dispose of in our Authorised Depollution End of

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Also buyers of COPPER BRASS ALUMINIUM LEAD

STAINLESS STEEL

TEL 645 094 339 950 064 763

JT METALRECYCLING

House amp GarDen clearances skips supplieD

WANTED CARS VANS LORRIES TRACTORS

TRAILERS PLANT MACHINERY Spanish or English

we also take friDGes wasHinG

macHines microwaVes all electrical

appliances

now fully operational in tHe reGions of murcia

has a post box for all your adverts amp announcements

albox amp mojacar playa

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moJAcAr 950 615 596remoVals

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Do you have a caravan vehicle or motorbike for sale

call paulette 950 121 936 902 750 190

we ReaCh 32000 ReadeRs eveRy week amp so Could you

F OR OnLy 10 euro

situations Vacant

staff urGently needed for a

busy cafe la conception

area partfull timetel 664 619 819 or 679 207 545

storage available based ldquolos gallardosrdquo amprdquohertfordshirerdquo

call now 0034 620 049 524 (es)

00 44 794 3135 214 (uK)woodncohotmailcom

dAVersquos trAnsport

spAinuKlocAl

75 ton lorry part loads

self loadunloadminimal rates owner driver

CiTroeN relAy 28lwB HiGH ToP 2002

low mileage Alarmed FSHTaxed end December 2012

moT September 2012very clean and tidy vehicle

euro2500 ono or Swap for Spanish estate

or smaller van consideredTel 678 048 808

2005 AC twin air bags Taxed until May 2013 Dealer serviced 116000 km

3800euro onoReason for sale returning to England

tel 662 244 199

citroen c3 hdi 70 Furio 14 (diesel)

white 5 door

renault scenic 19tDi 2002

Spanish Registered 12 months tax 9 months itV

full service history 1600euro plus transfer feetel 950 106 319

solD tHanks to tHe soltimes

mecHanics

MiKEs MOBiLE MECHaniCs all types of

service repair amp iTv testing fully qualified and

legal with over 35 years experience

Ring Mike or Chris 628 350 178 or 636 824 974

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

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38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

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Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

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May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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Viewpointmillions of years ago Prehistoric woman

discovered that Prehistoric bison once caught and killed by Prehistoric man tasted a lot nicer once it had been burnt a bit over a Prehistoric fire or cooked as we now call it

about the same time she told Prehistoric Baby not to stick its finger in the fire as she had done that once and it was painful

Prehistoric baby probably did stick his finger in it anyway but the moral of the story is that we learn by experience

i put this to the test last week feeling the need for bladder relief i sought out the servicios in an unfamiliar cafeacute where as usual there was only one

ladiesi tried the door which

did not yield but instead a female voice called out

from within what it called i know not as it was rendered unintelligible by the solidness of the door but i assumed that it was something along the lines of lsquoGo away Irsquom busyrsquo in Spanish

i retreated a polite distance but the calling increased and was accompanied by an urgent knocking while i wondered what was going on the small elderly patron approached the door with a large lethal screwdriver and a stream of spanish

while both sides of the door were being verbally harangued he inserted the screwdriver in the lock and twisted it upon which the door opened to reveal a very relieved english lady now freed from her prison of convenience

Her releasing angel then demonstrated how to operate the lock obviously he thought that the english were not sufficiently technologically advanced to understand its workings (it was one of those with a small twisty bit in the

centre of the knob which i never trust anyway) before allowing me to enter

i surveyed my destination which lived up to the euphemism of lsquothe smallest roomrsquo and determined that i would learn by its previous occupantrsquos experience and not get locked in

i estimated the distance between the toilet and the door compared it with the length of my leg and decided that I could fulfil the needs of nature while keeping my foot firmly on the inside of the door

thus i emerged relieved suffering neither the embarrassment of interruption nor the vagaries of the unreliable lock

it brought to mind a ditty we used

to sing with much giggling at Primary school lsquooh dear what can the matter be two old ladies got locked in thehelliphellipHold on not so much of the old pleaseby Jos biggs

josbiggshotmailcouk

o H D e a r w H a t c a n t H e m a t t e r b e

I wish I were what people could refer to as an eccentric I would even settle for ldquoI dunno that Colin ndash hersquos a character isnrsquot herdquo being said about me Mind you I reckon I am half way there because the pre-requisite of becoming a character is to be a miserable old git or in more recent parlance a grumpy old man and these are traits that I am frequently accused of possessing

During a trip back to the mother country we happened to drive past a house on the outskirts of our village that was once occupied by one of lifersquos great characters and a very interesting man to boot He was a retired colonel of The Brigade of Guards known to

all his friends and fellow ex-officers as Seamus because of his Irish antecedents He was an aristocrat through and through but treated everyone he came into contact with in exactly the same uncondiscending way - be they royalty or street cleaner

His language when telling one of his famous stories to the boys was barrack room vernacular at its bawdy best with more frs flying around than in the entire German air force But then when engaging ladies in conversation or delighting them with stories of a more romantic nature he was the epitome of charm and courteousness Kissing hands or tipping his hat were as natural to him as eating peas off a knife is to me

I first came into contact with him when I was engaged in transporting some blue clay dredgings from a nearby lake to the Colonelsrsquo trout pond that lay to the rear of his

house Blue clay is the ideal natural material to line new or old ponds in order to stop seepage and as his was losing water at an alarming rate this was the perfect solution He could often be seen in the early evening casting a fly from well back on his lawn onto the pond that was about half the size of Nick Cleggrsquos ego So still fairly large

There was no short cut method or mechanical means to execute the work and it was a crude affair of manually

lobbing great gobs of wet clay at the sides and bottom of the temporarily drained pond until all surfaces were completely covered It was the height of summer and therefore hot and tiring work ndash but strangely satisfying I mean who doesnrsquot like to get completely messed up with muddy water and smelly gunge and get paid for it Alright just me then

Enter Seamus ndash a man of unexpectedly slight stature sporting a clipped military style moustache and dressed by colin bird badbirdnowgmailcom

m y f r i e n D t H e c o l o n e l in his gardening clothes of pressed combat fatigues and clogs With his arm extended in introduction and without turning a hair he grabbed my clay-caked hand enthusiastically and very soon began relating the first of what was to be a plethora of stories spread over that summer

His mother he informed me was of genteel birth and as with all such ladies of good breeding at the turn of the century further education was frowned upon The emphasis was to marry well and acquire a husband from the aristocracy or upper classes But being something of a rebel she had persuaded her parents otherwise and she attended a finishing school for young gels somewhere in the English countryside ndash an establishment that was to all intents and purposes a stately home of some magnificence There was a blue-blooded principal of formidable appearance and character and an old retainer of advanced years who lsquodidrsquo for the young ladies at meal times

One evening over dessert the old butler shuffled in in his usual

unhurried way and bending down painfully to engage the principals ear said ldquoBegging pardon Marsquoam no need for alarm but there lsquoas been a occurrence in the kitchen and the lsquoouse is on firerdquo There was a sharp intake of breath from the young ladies and I suspect a hint of nervous flatulence but no noticeable reaction from the head of the table from where ramrod straight she informed her gels that the meal should be finished with due decorum Satisfied that nothing ndash no not even a raging inferno which part of the house had now become ndash would interrupt their set routine they were eventually led to the safety of the gardens in an orderly and dignified manner and watched the house burn to the ground It was an illustration of the once famous and now sadly defunct British stiff upper lip

The colonel is sadly no longer with us but he was the finest example of those few of the upper classes who have no pretentions about their status and treat everyone with the respect and courtesy they merit regardless of background or station in life

36 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

such as environmental issues animal welfare food and drink music and travel as well as commenting on the absurdities of living in Spain email

stephenfindmeahomees - wwwfacebookcomstephenamore

To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

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sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

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Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

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Stephen Amore has lived in Almeria since July 2006 and owns Findmeahome estate agency Writing on a variety of topics close to his heart

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To mark the passing of the seasons i note the first of this or the last of that summer officially started for me when the cursed socks were relegated back to the drawer in the village where we live donkey is back in a nearby field and chomping daily on the carrots myself and another neighbour provide him

The swallows (or are they house martins ) are back and are busy making their nest in the front porch designing it with geometrical accuracy so that when they pooh over the side it will land on any visitors head if they happen to be passing through the front door We use the back door just in case

The warmer months encourages naturersquos creatures to strut their stuff a frog has taken residence in our swimming pool and has cleverly worked out that if he sits in the skimmer it works like an echo chamber so giving him the loudest croak in the village This boy racer frog will soon no doubt have the lady frogs hanging off his frog legs in respect for his ingenuity i donrsquot have the heart to turf him out This is apparently usual behaviour for frogs as a friend of mine who used to clean pools for a living told me of a frog that he removed every week from a clients pool and took him to a rambla every week afterwards the frog was back and as summer went on he got paler and paler as the chlorine bleached his skin maybe thatrsquos how michael Jackson did it

i mentioned mini Cine in albox last week and then discovered an outdoor cinema running every Wednesday evening throughout the summer la montana restaurant near bedar hold their movie nights in conjunction with desert stars run by laurence and david recently they showed the almodovar film Volver starring penelope Cruz screened in spanish with subtitles it was not only very funny but i for one picked up a few new spanish words every

fourth week a film will be shown in spanish so giving us all a chance to practice the language This week is in english with the film Calendar Girls and next week is hitchcockrsquos classic Vertigo It costs 250euro per person with the full menu available pre-film and then snacks available during the movie featuring hot dogs fries and popcorn of course

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brabenrsquos blogI was in the waiting room to see the Doctor the other

day It was nothing serious I had gone to see if I could have my overdraft surgically removed The visit was a disappointment though it turns out that the waiting list for that particular medical procedure is longer than the zeroes in a bankerrsquos bonus While I was there I made a discovery waiting rooms house the biggest collection of the most boring and massively out of date reading matter in the Western world That being the case why remarkably was everyone reading any magazine they could get their hands on so avidly

Itrsquos true Every person in there was absolutely riveted to an ancient copy of Readers Digest or ldquoHellordquo magazine containing the latest exclusive photographs of Jennifer Annistonrsquos marriage to Brad Pitt I have to say that I was fascinated to know what treasures were inside those magazines as the ones nearest to me held my attention for less than the blink of a goldfishesrsquo eye Fortunately the person devouring Readers Digest went in to the Doctor so quicker than you can say Lllanfairpwgyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch- I swooped for it whilst trying to unravel my tongue What a disappointment-it was as bad as the others I had tried Yet still the people in there were glued to every word they read not moving their heads not making eye contact

Then I realised thatrsquos it Nobody was looking at anybody Everyone in that room was using the magazines not to expand their knowledge but to avoid making any contact with their fellow patients I suppose you can understand it-what after all would you talk about Swap illness stories Compare symptoms But then it struck me wersquore all guilty of doing it In lifts donrsquot we all ignore the stranger who is only inches from us On the tube in a busy city nobody stands staring at their neighbour rather we devour the adverts and the underground map as if to look away would bring upon us the wrath of the communication police

So next time you are in a crowded waiting room or on a rather cramped train be aware the rule is that you donrsquot look at anyone Dare to talk to anyone and you will be immediately whisked away to a solitary room and made to listen to Hannah Montanarsquos Greatest Hits until you beg for mercy - shouldnrsquot take long

Graham is married to Helen and has a daughter Alice

He lives part of the year near Albox but works in Qatar

teaching If you wish to contact Graham regarding

this article emailhelenandgyahoocouk

The donkey

reTurns For

The summer

37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

Pit StopTYRES bull SERVICING bull REPAIRS

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Part Worn Tyres from

New Tyres from

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for more information call 950 124 828

FreeCourtesy Car with a full service(by arrangement only)

85euro

95euro

39SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

sport

senD your sport reports to eDitorsoltimescom

Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

enGlish spoken ~ delivery service available ~ Tel 950 633 051

Opposite the Dia Supermarket

albox

xyladecorinterior exterior wood treatment

750ml1150euro5 litres6237euro

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MoRe oFFeRs available - ask instoRe FoR MoRe details

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012

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37SOLTIMES APRIL 2012

After the runaway success of the current car itrsquos time for the Nissan Qashqairsquos lsquodifficultrsquo second album In 2007 the British designed and built model invented the compact crossover class Since then over 160000 have been sold (including the Qashqai+2) in the UK ndash but an all-new version is now on the way and wersquove got the full story

Nissanrsquos focus this time will be on more style and better quality in a bid to outgun rivals such as the Kia Sportage Skoda Yeti and Peugeot 3008 and also more premium competition such as the Audi Q3 and BMW X1

Nissanrsquos executive vice-president Andy Palmer told us ldquoThe dimensions are pretty much fixed so wersquoll have to differentiate the new car in the detailsrdquo

That means the current carrsquos length of 4330mm will remain virtually unchanged as will interior room and the maximum boot space of 860 litres with the rear seats folded

Inspiration for the styling will come from the Hi-Cross concept car ndash seen at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year ndash but distilled into a smaller package You can see elements of the Hi-Cross in the angular shoulder line that runs along the side of the new Qashqai over the front wheelarch and into the bonnet

Narrow headlights that blend into the full-width grille create a more contemporary look at the front while a more prominent roof spoiler and chrome surrounds for the exhaust give the car a sportier rear

Itrsquos on the inside though where the new Qashqai will take the biggest strides Palmer said ldquoNissan has a scale for measuring overall quality and fit and finish of its cars The

next nissan qasHqaithe second-generation nissan qashqai will target the audi q3

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We have a variety of different flexible packages to suit every need Office ReNTal from 1 hour to as long as is required

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MotoRIng new Qashqai is the first model to score a sixrdquoAnother source went into more detail adding ldquoEverybody loves the Qashqairsquos

exterior but perceived quality on the inside lets it down Rather than bring the new car up to German quality levels we want to surpass themrdquo

A new 12-litre turbo petrol engine will replace the 16-litre offering 113bhp and 190Nm of torque It will return over 50mpg and emit less than 120gkm of CO2 A 128bhp 16 dCi diesel promises 60mpg-plus and less than 105gkm of CO2

The new Qashqai goes on sale in 2014 although a concept will preview the production car at next yearrsquos Geneva show

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

Pit StopTYRES bull SERVICING bull REPAIRS

Tel 950 124 828pitstop-orialivecouk

Part Worn Tyres from

New Tyres from

includes fitting balancing amp IVA

Lazer Tracking only

Fixed PriceServicingbull Petrol up to 2L from

bull Diesel up to 2L from

20euro30euro

15euro

ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE Safety ITV check with every service

free tracking with 2 or more new tyres

2006 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 25 Tdi vGC ACeuro99951999 nissan terrano 27td AC 7 seats automaticeuro39951995 Opel Monterey4x4 31td 7 seater vGC reDuceD euro24952001 citroen xsara 19 diesel AC vGCeuro26952003 ford ka only 56k AC very Economicaleuro2695ford transit 25 diesel LWB new ITveuro1495Vw transporter diesel 8 seaterwindowseuro1495

all tHe aboVe VeHicles are spanisH plateD anD lHDFind us on the Partaloa to Oria road (A399)

1km outside of Oria on the right Carretera Autonomica A-399 c Paraje el Puente sin 04810 Oria Almeria

for more information call 950 124 828

FreeCourtesy Car with a full service(by arrangement only)

85euro

95euro

39SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

sport

senD your sport reports to eDitorsoltimescom

Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

enGlish spoken ~ delivery service available ~ Tel 950 633 051

Opposite the Dia Supermarket

albox

xyladecorinterior exterior wood treatment

750ml1150euro5 litres6237euro

speCial oFFeRs

MoRe oFFeRs available - ask instoRe FoR MoRe details

4 litres1650euro15 litres4750euro

waterbased

paint for floorshammerite

750ml1385euro5 litres6613euro

4 litres1250euro15 litres4500euro

4 litres1850euro15 litres5850euro

oil based

swimming poolpaint

antioxidente available in

black amp white then choose a mix to create any Colour

4 litres37euro

750ml1050euro

teak oil

xyladecor satinwood

treatment

750ml1284euro5 litres6975euro

750ml615euro5 litres3640euro

20kg2385euro

interior

exterior paint

buy 3 get one

FRee

water based

swimming poolpaint

The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012

ww

wsoltim

escom

remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

902 750 190

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Golf discounts and Golf packages Available

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS

Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar

call or e-mail us for further information

Avenida playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de Mar Almeria 617 051 947

welcomed byBernard amp ralf

Open 12noon till late wed - Mon (closed Tuesday)

wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp rendezvous jointly present ldquoKing Of Swing in THe SQUarerdquowith TOny JUSTice singing

your favourite ldquorat packrdquo tunes lsquoal frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal

reServe yOUr TaBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from rendezvous

we are located on the paseo between the

Zoraida garden hotel and the port of roquetas de mar

950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk

BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr

Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am

please phone to book a table

sunday LunCH 1pm - 6pmMain Course 550euro 3 Course lunCh 10euro

wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun

from 14th March 5euro per session

TuEsday

Bingo 3pm

wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp

Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)

Quiz 9PMfRiday

Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro

saTuRday CuRRyOniOn BHAJEE CHiCKEn

Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AnD SOAPS SHOWn

HOMEMadE fOOd dAilY from 3eurowEdnEsday ribs 495eurofRidayFishrsquonrsquochiPs 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being served

booking advisable wed and fri

aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs

Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun Closed mon

CHAPLINS Pub27 CAllE SiERRA nEVADA 200m FROm HOTEl PlAYA zUl ROQUETAS

Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368

bullSKY Sports amp espnbullFREE WIfIbullgood pUB gRUBbullkARAOKEbullbeat the djbullretro musicbullFriday 930ish gENERAL kNOWLEDGE qUIZbull Guinness amp strongbow

on draught

Restaurant Bar

Open 1230pm - 4pm7pm - Close Closed Thursdays Sunday 1230pm - 5pm (food served from 1pm)

Csierra nevada 23 Roquetas de Mar tel 950 333 771 or 634 526 508

REsERvaTiOns RECOMMEndEd

lady laylady laythe oRiginal sunday Roast tapas and still the best Roast in town hoMeMade yoRkies Roast potatoes FResh vegetables all Meats CaRved

to oRdeR sunday lunch fRoM euro350lunchTiMe and eaRly eveninG Menu euro350

evening Menu2 couRses euro795 ~ 3 couRses euro995and Full a la CaRte Menu

due to populaR deMandindian CuRRy night now eveRy tuesday

2 CouRse Meal oF youR ChoiCe FRoM ClassiC indian CuRRiesfRoM euro650

CoMing soonCountRy amp westeRn night

fancy dRess opTional ~ pRize foR besT effoRT

bar

avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559

yvonne dave amp John welcome you to

ydawakes

daRts boaRd

pool table

OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)

all day eveRy day on loCal spiRits amp MixeRs wine and

san Miguel bottles

Monday amp wednesday830pm - BinGO

Meals fRoM 3euroall day bReakfasT fRoM 360euro

all live spoRts CoveRagesaturDay niGHts

MusiC wiTH BRian BBQ fROM 8PM

2 FoR 1

help FoR heRoes

1st event - wednesday 6th June - Charity day -

1000am onwards to include table top sale bbQ Music bingo and

much moredonations volunteers and

fund raising suggestions are all very welcome

38 SOLTIMES May 2012 remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

sportsports sHorts

compiled by AFM

bull Last Saturday almost 70000 fans at the Allianz Stadium Munich saw Chelsea become the sixth British club to win the lsquoEuropeanrsquo Cup by beating home team Bayern Munich 4-3 on penalties in the Champions League final lsquoMan of the Matchrsquo Didier Drogba equalised with a brilliant header gave away a penalty but then calmly netted the vital spot-kick in the shoot-out to the joy of club owner Roman Abramovich The lsquoBluesrsquo have now won 15 trophies in 15 years (10 in the last 10) Surely Roberto Di Matteo will get the managerrsquos job after this

bull West Ham are back in the Premiership and pound45m richer after beating Blackpool 2-1 in the Championship play-off final before a Wembley crowd of over 78000

bull Over 51000 saw Hearts beat Hibs 5-1 in the first all-Edinburgh Scottish Cup final since 1896

bull Almost 40000 fans saw York regain FL status after an eight-year exile by defeating Luton in the Blue Square play-off final

bull England play Norway in Oslo on Saturday - Roy Hodgsonrsquos first game in charge

bull This weekend Sheffield United meet Huddersfield and Cheltenham take on Crewe in the League 1 and 2 play-off finals

bull A programme from the 1909 FA Cup final featuring Bristol City and Manchester United could fetch a world record pound22000 when it goes to auction at Sothebyrsquos

bull After an intriguing first Test when Stuart Broad took eleven wickets and Andrew Strauss hit a century the second match starts at Trent Bridge on Saturday

bull Leinster crushed Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham

bull It was Spainrsquos Jorge Lorenzo first Valentino Rossi second and Casey Stoner third in last weekrsquos French MotorGP at lsquowetrsquo Le Mans Meanwhile Stoner 26 will retire at the end of the season

bull The F1 programme continues in Monaco this weekend and could there be another winning driver the sixth in a row

bull Itrsquos now 10 out of 10 for racehorse Frankel after his victory in the Lockinge Stakes at Newbury on Saturday

bull Maria Sharapova retained the womenrsquos singles title at the Italian Open

bull The torch is now making its way to London (being carried 8000 miles around the UK) ahead of the summer Olympics which start in nine weeks time

Boat Fishing lsquoCuba Brianrsquo and his partner lsquoAdmiral Philrsquo (Welcome back to paradise Phil) took lsquoTeacher Johnrsquo and his friend Dave lsquoFarmer Roryrsquo and his friend Alan out on their Garrucha moored boat Not a lot was caught and certainly nothing worth telling me about Oh other than the sea temperature has warmed up and was 22c on the day

Lou Steve and lsquoGunner Tonyrsquo travelled down from Fortuna and joined lsquoOrca Steversquo for a day out in what turned out to be choppy conditions With a 1m swell and gusty easterly wind (Straight off the sea) they set off and anchored up behind the Garrucha harbour wall over a 280ft hole Steve dropped a rubby dubby bag down with the anchor to try and attract the fish but it was slow with only a couple of pandoras and combers to show for their early efforts

Tony felt ill so they dropped him back on terra firma before Lou Steve and OS headed back out to a position opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road and drifted from 150ft towards shore where there was plenty of fish showing on the fish finder

anGlinG news witH beacHcomber JoHn

They had plenty of bites and landed a few pickerel 2 x Octopus and a decent pandora but that was it Whilst they were in 50ft of water the surface came alive and bubbled with fry and as Steve sorted out the anchor well on the bow a large fish 5-6ft in length and a brownpurple colour swam by him and was fully visible in the side of the swell that past This fish was fast and he didnrsquot get chance to identify it but thinks it was a marlin sailfish or swordfish They set up the trolling gear and trolled 2 x rods up and down for 45 minutes but got no takes These big predators are around itrsquos just a matter of getting that take maybe a different type of lure is needed

lsquoChef Jeremyrsquo and I fished with OS and tried trolling shallow and deep and bottom fishing and for this time of year I have to say itrsquos flipping hard work Only 18c water temperature doesnrsquot help Irsquom sure and even the Spanish commercial fishermen are saying itrsquos unusually bad this year We caught mackerel and pandoras and I had the only red snapper of the day The three of us are off out again tomorrow so read next weekrsquos report for some better news hopefully

See photo of me and my snapper()

Shore Fishing lsquoSquiddly Sidrsquo and 5 mates from the Albox Fishing Club fished from rocks opposite the Repsol garage on the Mojacar to Garrucha road 12 rods were set up but next to nothing was caught and few bites or interest of any sort was the result 1 x weaver and 1 x wrasse and that was it

lsquoLondon Billrsquo had more success and caught striped and dorada bream and a couple of mackerel from the same area as the Albox lads fished albeit a different day

Coarse Fishing lsquoBaza Barryrsquo fished the River Segura in Murcia Town and had a decent bag of mainly carp but nothing over 2lbs in weight Top weight in matches fishing the River Segura and Lake Argos (both in Murcia) was 46lbs in both cases

The Albox fishing club meets every two weeks or so at Bar Wassy For details of the next meeting tel 677 655 049

For further information on any of the above or to find out about beach boat or coarse fishing licenses see me at the Beachcomber Bar Restaurant on Mojacar Playa or tel 950 473 099

Tight Lines Beachcomber John

On Thursday 17th May Urcal Golf Society locked horns with their old adversaries from Fuente Old Guard from the Murcia region This was the fourth year which this challenge match had taken place all the previous three had been extremely close affairs with each team winning one and one

urcal Golf society

being tiedThis year it was played at the Lorca Golf Resort with beautiful weather and little wind it was a perfect day to renew old acquaintancies for a fresh challenge

The competition comprised of sixteen players from each society playing in pairs with a betterball matchplay format The Urcal team pulled out all the stops this year to win the match by 6 matches to 2 The winning pairs for Urcal being Steve Fear amp Mark Williams Billy Handy amp Tony Hinds John Smith amp Tony Cook Jean-Francois Crinquand amp Ron Thomas Bob Womersley amp Des Riley and Bob Bardill amp Peter Boggan

The captain Tony Morgan amp his partner Dave Edmonds and the pairing of Stan Whitty and Clive Filkins have been relegated to the reserves for next years match for losing Afterwards everyone

enjoyed the hospitality provided and we all look forward to next years match

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR SMALL BUT FRIENDLY SOCIETY PLEASE CALL THE CAPTAIN ON 664 356 287

turre cHampionsCongratulations to Turre Under 12rsquos Football Team for winning the local tournament on Saturday

19th - they stormed to victory winning 3-1 against AntasThe 10 amp unders were runners up in 2nd place after losing to Vera in an exciting penalty shoot out

Finally the 8rsquos and under were runners up in 3rd place

Pit StopTYRES bull SERVICING bull REPAIRS

Tel 950 124 828pitstop-orialivecouk

Part Worn Tyres from

New Tyres from

includes fitting balancing amp IVA

Lazer Tracking only

Fixed PriceServicingbull Petrol up to 2L from

bull Diesel up to 2L from

20euro30euro

15euro

ALL MAKES AND MODELSFREE Safety ITV check with every service

free tracking with 2 or more new tyres

2006 Mitsubishi Montero Sport 25 Tdi vGC ACeuro99951999 nissan terrano 27td AC 7 seats automaticeuro39951995 Opel Monterey4x4 31td 7 seater vGC reDuceD euro24952001 citroen xsara 19 diesel AC vGCeuro26952003 ford ka only 56k AC very Economicaleuro2695ford transit 25 diesel LWB new ITveuro1495Vw transporter diesel 8 seaterwindowseuro1495

all tHe aboVe VeHicles are spanisH plateD anD lHDFind us on the Partaloa to Oria road (A399)

1km outside of Oria on the right Carretera Autonomica A-399 c Paraje el Puente sin 04810 Oria Almeria

for more information call 950 124 828

FreeCourtesy Car with a full service(by arrangement only)

85euro

95euro

39SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

sport

senD your sport reports to eDitorsoltimescom

Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

enGlish spoken ~ delivery service available ~ Tel 950 633 051

Opposite the Dia Supermarket

albox

xyladecorinterior exterior wood treatment

750ml1150euro5 litres6237euro

speCial oFFeRs

MoRe oFFeRs available - ask instoRe FoR MoRe details

4 litres1650euro15 litres4750euro

waterbased

paint for floorshammerite

750ml1385euro5 litres6613euro

4 litres1250euro15 litres4500euro

4 litres1850euro15 litres5850euro

oil based

swimming poolpaint

antioxidente available in

black amp white then choose a mix to create any Colour

4 litres37euro

750ml1050euro

teak oil

xyladecor satinwood

treatment

750ml1284euro5 litres6975euro

750ml615euro5 litres3640euro

20kg2385euro

interior

exterior paint

buy 3 get one

FRee

water based

swimming poolpaint

The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012

ww

wsoltim

escom

remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

902 750 190

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Golf discounts and Golf packages Available

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS

Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar

call or e-mail us for further information

Avenida playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de Mar Almeria 617 051 947

welcomed byBernard amp ralf

Open 12noon till late wed - Mon (closed Tuesday)

wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp rendezvous jointly present ldquoKing Of Swing in THe SQUarerdquowith TOny JUSTice singing

your favourite ldquorat packrdquo tunes lsquoal frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal

reServe yOUr TaBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from rendezvous

we are located on the paseo between the

Zoraida garden hotel and the port of roquetas de mar

950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk

BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr

Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am

please phone to book a table

sunday LunCH 1pm - 6pmMain Course 550euro 3 Course lunCh 10euro

wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun

from 14th March 5euro per session

TuEsday

Bingo 3pm

wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp

Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)

Quiz 9PMfRiday

Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro

saTuRday CuRRyOniOn BHAJEE CHiCKEn

Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AnD SOAPS SHOWn

HOMEMadE fOOd dAilY from 3eurowEdnEsday ribs 495eurofRidayFishrsquonrsquochiPs 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being served

booking advisable wed and fri

aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs

Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun Closed mon

CHAPLINS Pub27 CAllE SiERRA nEVADA 200m FROm HOTEl PlAYA zUl ROQUETAS

Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368

bullSKY Sports amp espnbullFREE WIfIbullgood pUB gRUBbullkARAOKEbullbeat the djbullretro musicbullFriday 930ish gENERAL kNOWLEDGE qUIZbull Guinness amp strongbow

on draught

Restaurant Bar

Open 1230pm - 4pm7pm - Close Closed Thursdays Sunday 1230pm - 5pm (food served from 1pm)

Csierra nevada 23 Roquetas de Mar tel 950 333 771 or 634 526 508

REsERvaTiOns RECOMMEndEd

lady laylady laythe oRiginal sunday Roast tapas and still the best Roast in town hoMeMade yoRkies Roast potatoes FResh vegetables all Meats CaRved

to oRdeR sunday lunch fRoM euro350lunchTiMe and eaRly eveninG Menu euro350

evening Menu2 couRses euro795 ~ 3 couRses euro995and Full a la CaRte Menu

due to populaR deMandindian CuRRy night now eveRy tuesday

2 CouRse Meal oF youR ChoiCe FRoM ClassiC indian CuRRiesfRoM euro650

CoMing soonCountRy amp westeRn night

fancy dRess opTional ~ pRize foR besT effoRT

bar

avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559

yvonne dave amp John welcome you to

ydawakes

daRts boaRd

pool table

OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)

all day eveRy day on loCal spiRits amp MixeRs wine and

san Miguel bottles

Monday amp wednesday830pm - BinGO

Meals fRoM 3euroall day bReakfasT fRoM 360euro

all live spoRts CoveRagesaturDay niGHts

MusiC wiTH BRian BBQ fROM 8PM

2 FoR 1

help FoR heRoes

1st event - wednesday 6th June - Charity day -

1000am onwards to include table top sale bbQ Music bingo and

much moredonations volunteers and

fund raising suggestions are all very welcome

39SOLTIMES May 2012wwwsoltimescom

sport

senD your sport reports to eDitorsoltimescom

Forum Golf Societyacutes Pairs Betterball Stableford Competition at Marina on May 18th saw an excellent victory for the husband amp wife pairing of Bob amp Sandra Vincen with a record-breaking score of 51 points

Frank Varey amp Malcolm Sibbons were second with 49 points two ahead of third-placed Dave Lloyd amp Bob Attkins (47 points) whilst fourth placed Brian Gyer amp Geoff Hebbacutes score of 46 points would normally have been enough to win on any other day

Forumacutes upcoming events are

May 25th Doubles League 2 Man No Scotch at Marina June 1st Stableford at Hacienda del Alamo June 8th Summer Singles Matchplay Second Round at Marina

For further information contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 philjelamyahoocouk or see wwwforumgolfsocietywebscom

inDalo HHH

forum Golf society

enGlish spoken ~ delivery service available ~ Tel 950 633 051

Opposite the Dia Supermarket

albox

xyladecorinterior exterior wood treatment

750ml1150euro5 litres6237euro

speCial oFFeRs

MoRe oFFeRs available - ask instoRe FoR MoRe details

4 litres1650euro15 litres4750euro

waterbased

paint for floorshammerite

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The lsquoFirst Timersquo in El Chopo Hash Did you know that the largest Church in Derbyshire is St Mary and All Saints Chesterfield Itrsquos very very old and otherwise known as the lsquoCrooked Spirersquo The spire of the Church is both twisted and leaning twisting 45 degrees and leaning 9 feet 6 inches (290 m) from its true centre It does look as if it will fall down one of these days httpenwikipediaorgwikiChesterfield_Parish_Church The reason that the spire is crooked is because the lsquoSpirersquo was so shocked to learn of the marriage of a virgin in the church that it bent down to get a closer look Should this happen again it is said that the lsquoSpirersquo will straighten and return to its true position

Anyway last Sunday Indalo Hash found four yes four virgins in Arboleas when they visited El Chopo so if there is anyone from Chesterfield who wants to lsquosort outrsquo their church give me a call and Irsquoll let you know who these hashing lsquofirst timersrsquo are

And we had virgin hares too lsquoSoftWherersquo and lsquoBumBagrsquo set an excellent first hash around the foothills of Arboleas After fine vistas and tranquil trails 8 walkers 8 runners 5 mutts and the 4 intact virgins arrived back lsquovirtually togetherrsquo for the circle

Miscreants identified and punishments issued the On-After was held at the Trinidad Bar

The next hash will be in the Oria area on Sunday 27th May For directions or more information about this or any other hashing matters e-mail indaloh3gmailcom or see our website wwwindaloh3com

And remember if yoursquove ever had half a mind to go hashing thatrsquos all you need

On the 1st June 2012 we will be celebrating our 10th Anniversary at our Club House

ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Marina Garrucha I will be looking back and reminiscing about how it all started

The new Millennium 2000 I was building two 7 ft 6 in Optimists for two young friends I also ordered my 15 ft Gaff rigged yawl a classic dinghy which would arrive the following

year The seed of creating a ldquoSailing Clubrdquo had been planted In 2001 I was needed in the UK while there I checked ldquoDinghies for Sailrdquo in the magazine Yachts and Yachting I bought 5 dinghies Traveling between New Milton in the South and Shrewsbury in the North I was in the Midlands On the 19th of December near midnight I was boarding the ferry heading to Spain I had hired a Van inside were 4 Dinghies plus 1 more on the roof

I recall arriving in Burgos to a snow storm During the next 5 months the boats were prepared for a Boat Show ldquoThe Statutesrdquo of the Sailing Club were completed and singed by me as President Miguel EgeaVice Prsident and Sharon Penfold Secretary I guess it was her two Girls that had started me on the road the date was the 28th of May 2002 the place was Mojacar Town hall

I now had 8 Dinghies where could I have a Boat Show The new Artisan Centre had recently opened itacutes doors Thanks to Miguel Sharon and Councillor Beatriz we could have the use of it for the weekend 1st and 2nd of June Perhaps itacutes the only ldquoBoat Showrdquo Mojacar

will ever have Thanks to my neighbours Terry and Brian we transported the dinghies to the Centre early Saturday morning Sunday was perhaps the best day with a Mini Market outside We were inside sharing the Centre

with the young Lady Artists

We didnacutet gain any new members but at least the Town Hall new we existed which helped us establish our selves on the Indalo Playa with a Cabin which arrived late October Thanks again the Councillor Beatriz and Miguel Egea The Cabin was fitted out to store the Oppies and a Dory safety boat buoyancy jakets etc I built a Rack for the other dinghies with our name on the Cabin a Flag Pole it put us on Show We had ldquoArrivedrdquo

So did Big Jeff Vic and Irene with their ldquoDart Catamaranrdquo George with his ldquoHobie Catamaran Dermot with his expertise a Senior Sailing Instructor Frank and Linsy Terry Jim and Sheryl John Jo and Jenny Oh and David

The youngsters Analisa Mariane and Vanesa had been sailing with me for a few months by then and were quite expert Oppie sailors

To add to the fleet I bought a ldquoPastinacardquo training dinghy built in San Javier (Murcia) On our 1st Anniversary 1st of June 2003 all the dinghies were on show with balloons and flags flying Jo had made us a birthday cake we were riding hight on the crest of a wave Iacutell be looking back at our 2nd year next time

Having retired as ldquoEl Presidenterdquo I will be looking forward to our 10th Anniversary meeting with Members and Friends at our Club house ldquoDon Tomasrdquo opposite the New Garrucha Marina on Friday evening the 1st of June Also a Flotila Sail on Saturday or Sunday depending on the weather

Until the next time Take care John and HouriTel 950 475 157658548790email johntallissgmailcomwwwsailrwaycom

santa irene club De Vela

40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012

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wsoltim

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remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

902 750 190

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Golf discounts and Golf packages Available

Property management Sales amp rentals

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Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS

Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar

call or e-mail us for further information

Avenida playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de Mar Almeria 617 051 947

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Open 12noon till late wed - Mon (closed Tuesday)

wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp rendezvous jointly present ldquoKing Of Swing in THe SQUarerdquowith TOny JUSTice singing

your favourite ldquorat packrdquo tunes lsquoal frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal

reServe yOUr TaBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from rendezvous

we are located on the paseo between the

Zoraida garden hotel and the port of roquetas de mar

950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk

BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr

Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am

please phone to book a table

sunday LunCH 1pm - 6pmMain Course 550euro 3 Course lunCh 10euro

wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun

from 14th March 5euro per session

TuEsday

Bingo 3pm

wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp

Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)

Quiz 9PMfRiday

Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro

saTuRday CuRRyOniOn BHAJEE CHiCKEn

Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AnD SOAPS SHOWn

HOMEMadE fOOd dAilY from 3eurowEdnEsday ribs 495eurofRidayFishrsquonrsquochiPs 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being served

booking advisable wed and fri

aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs

Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun Closed mon

CHAPLINS Pub27 CAllE SiERRA nEVADA 200m FROm HOTEl PlAYA zUl ROQUETAS

Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368

bullSKY Sports amp espnbullFREE WIfIbullgood pUB gRUBbullkARAOKEbullbeat the djbullretro musicbullFriday 930ish gENERAL kNOWLEDGE qUIZbull Guinness amp strongbow

on draught

Restaurant Bar

Open 1230pm - 4pm7pm - Close Closed Thursdays Sunday 1230pm - 5pm (food served from 1pm)

Csierra nevada 23 Roquetas de Mar tel 950 333 771 or 634 526 508

REsERvaTiOns RECOMMEndEd

lady laylady laythe oRiginal sunday Roast tapas and still the best Roast in town hoMeMade yoRkies Roast potatoes FResh vegetables all Meats CaRved

to oRdeR sunday lunch fRoM euro350lunchTiMe and eaRly eveninG Menu euro350

evening Menu2 couRses euro795 ~ 3 couRses euro995and Full a la CaRte Menu

due to populaR deMandindian CuRRy night now eveRy tuesday

2 CouRse Meal oF youR ChoiCe FRoM ClassiC indian CuRRiesfRoM euro650

CoMing soonCountRy amp westeRn night

fancy dRess opTional ~ pRize foR besT effoRT

bar

avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559

yvonne dave amp John welcome you to

ydawakes

daRts boaRd

pool table

OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)

all day eveRy day on loCal spiRits amp MixeRs wine and

san Miguel bottles

Monday amp wednesday830pm - BinGO

Meals fRoM 3euroall day bReakfasT fRoM 360euro

all live spoRts CoveRagesaturDay niGHts

MusiC wiTH BRian BBQ fROM 8PM

2 FoR 1

help FoR heRoes

1st event - wednesday 6th June - Charity day -

1000am onwards to include table top sale bbQ Music bingo and

much moredonations volunteers and

fund raising suggestions are all very welcome

40 SOLTIMES MAY 2012

ww

wsoltim

escom

remember to say you saw it in the sOL TiMEs

902 750 190

Services include Key holding Maintenance Furniture packs

cleaning amp Laundry Weekly Apartment amp Post-box Checks

Golf discounts and Golf packages Available

Property management Sales amp rentals

Roquetas de Mar Aguadulce Almerimar vicar La envia Golf

Mobile (0034) 663 426 921infoenviapropertyservicescom wwwenviapropertyservicescom

FOR ALL yOUR pROpERTy NEEDS

Rental properties required for Long or Short lets in Roquetas de Mar

call or e-mail us for further information

Avenida playa Serena 224 04740Roquetas de Mar Almeria 617 051 947

welcomed byBernard amp ralf

Open 12noon till late wed - Mon (closed Tuesday)

wednesday 6th June - chiquimiqui amp rendezvous jointly present ldquoKing Of Swing in THe SQUarerdquowith TOny JUSTice singing

your favourite ldquorat packrdquo tunes lsquoal frescorsquoon the terrace from 8pm 995europp to include a plated meal

reServe yOUr TaBle with Bernard from chiquimiqui or colin from rendezvous

we are located on the paseo between the

Zoraida garden hotel and the port of roquetas de mar

950 325 867wwwbarspinnakerroquetascouk

BaR sPinnaKERbeAch-Front bAr

Tubo and Tapa euro2Table top sale - Saturday 26th May - 10am

please phone to book a table

sunday LunCH 1pm - 6pmMain Course 550euro 3 Course lunCh 10euro

wEdnEsday 3PMLearn Spanish for Fun

from 14th March 5euro per session

TuEsday

Bingo 3pm

wEdnEsday sPECiaLFillet Steak Chips or Jacket Pot amp

Salad 750euro (with starter or dessert 10euro)

Quiz 9PMfRiday

Fish Chips amp Peas with bread amp butter 5euro

saTuRday CuRRyOniOn BHAJEE CHiCKEn

Curry naan bread 695euroALL SPORTS AnD SOAPS SHOWn

HOMEMadE fOOd dAilY from 3eurowEdnEsday ribs 495eurofRidayFishrsquonrsquochiPs 395euroBEsT in TOwnsunday donrsquot fancy a Roast dinner Regular Menu being served

booking advisable wed and fri

aLL LivE fOOTBaLL sHOwn On 5 Tvs

Opening Hours 5pm - late Tues - Fri 1pm - late Sat amp Sun Closed mon

CHAPLINS Pub27 CAllE SiERRA nEVADA 200m FROm HOTEl PlAYA zUl ROQUETAS

Tel 950 335 022 Mob 618 824 368

bullSKY Sports amp espnbullFREE WIfIbullgood pUB gRUBbullkARAOKEbullbeat the djbullretro musicbullFriday 930ish gENERAL kNOWLEDGE qUIZbull Guinness amp strongbow

on draught

Restaurant Bar

Open 1230pm - 4pm7pm - Close Closed Thursdays Sunday 1230pm - 5pm (food served from 1pm)

Csierra nevada 23 Roquetas de Mar tel 950 333 771 or 634 526 508

REsERvaTiOns RECOMMEndEd

lady laylady laythe oRiginal sunday Roast tapas and still the best Roast in town hoMeMade yoRkies Roast potatoes FResh vegetables all Meats CaRved

to oRdeR sunday lunch fRoM euro350lunchTiMe and eaRly eveninG Menu euro350

evening Menu2 couRses euro795 ~ 3 couRses euro995and Full a la CaRte Menu

due to populaR deMandindian CuRRy night now eveRy tuesday

2 CouRse Meal oF youR ChoiCe FRoM ClassiC indian CuRRiesfRoM euro650

CoMing soonCountRy amp westeRn night

fancy dRess opTional ~ pRize foR besT effoRT

bar

avenida Playa serena 142 Roquetas de Mar 04740 Tel 637 903 559

yvonne dave amp John welcome you to

ydawakes

daRts boaRd

pool table

OPEn 11am - 3pm and 630pm - late Monday - saturday 12noon - 7pm sundays (Closed Thursdays)

all day eveRy day on loCal spiRits amp MixeRs wine and

san Miguel bottles

Monday amp wednesday830pm - BinGO

Meals fRoM 3euroall day bReakfasT fRoM 360euro

all live spoRts CoveRagesaturDay niGHts

MusiC wiTH BRian BBQ fROM 8PM

2 FoR 1

help FoR heRoes

1st event - wednesday 6th June - Charity day -

1000am onwards to include table top sale bbQ Music bingo and

much moredonations volunteers and

fund raising suggestions are all very welcome