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The Grapevine Magazine initially started as The Competa Magazine and was also distributed in Canillas de Albaida, Archez and Sayalonga . Due to increasing advertisers in different areas, the magazine naturally expanded to Lake Vinuela, Puente don manuel, Torre del mar, el Morche Torrox Costa, Torrox Pueblo and Nerja. The Grapevine Magazine is successful due to its local content, information, articles written by locals, professional look and affordable advertising rates.
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www.thegrapevine.es May 2012 Issue 85
Property Sales for Cómpeta & surrounding areas
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22 Gorgeous Grasses! Another instalment of Campo Cuttings with Lorraine Cavanagh
26 Man FluDebbie Wilkes discusses the legendary “Man Flu”
38 Competa Darts League Presentation Night
A summary of last seasons darts league by host and compare Alick Howard.
54 Torrox -Mejor Clima de Europa A glimpse and the picturesque village of Torrox and the popular resort of Torrox Costa
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May Weather Days with rainfall: 3 Days Avg Max Temperature: 23.2 c Hours of Sunshine : 9 p/day
The weather data is for guidance only and is the average monthly maximum for the Costa del Sol
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DEPOSITO LEGAL: NO. MA-711-2005
Front Cover: Torrox Pueblo
Inside This Month
Editors Note.....
On the 5th of May in Plaza del Carmen there is a fiesta to celebrate
the history of Competa. It starts at 11.00am where there will be a free
breakfast typical of the area with Competa oil and tomato’s. From
2.00pm there will be rice with Bacalao and poor mans potatoes. From
8.00pm there will be other food typical of the area such as sardines
and chorizo. For the younger ones there will be a bouncy castle from
12.00 and the older generation are invited to bring photos and discuss
years gone by in Competa. The party will continue with dancing, a
procession and live music and at 12.00 midnight there will be a
surprise!
Also, don’t forget this month there is the Walk for Life day on
the 20th May and tickets go on sale for “Dancing with the Stars” a
fantastic evening of entertainment planned for June.
A personal thank you goes to Mick you came out very
promptly to help with my broken washing machine, I could definitely
recommend him and he can be contacted on 616 370 539.
Well done to Stuart Bland who won last months find the wine
glass competition. This month’s prize for the competition has been
donated by E.G.O Hair and Beauty.
Keep Reading and looking!
The Editor
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News in Spain
Source: www.typicallyspanish.com
TWO PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED IN A LIGHT AIRCRAFT CRASH IN VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA AIRDROME.
It appears the craft fell into the Rio Seco at El
Trapiche on Sunday 15th April. The two men
aged 35 and 36, instructor and pupil, were
carrying out instruction classes at the time. The
35 year old instructor has been named with the
initials FJGD and the pupil was 36 year old L.R.
Vice President of the Royal Málaga Aeroclub,
Carlos Sedano, told EFE news agency that it had
happed when the craft was coming into land, but
not managing to do so, had tried to take off again
and go round, but came down outside the
airfield. Firemen had to cut part of the fuselage
to recover the bodies. The National Police have
opened an investigation.ANDALUCIA INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS DELAYED BY 2012 BUDGET CUTS.
BENALMÁDENA BEACH LAW IS ILLEGAL.
Two large infrastructure projects in Andalucía
are accumulating more delays. In Cádiz the
second bridge, which was planned to be open
this year to coincide with the 200th anniversary
of the ‘La Pepa’ Constitution sees construction at
a standstill. Minister for Development, Ana
Pastor said in the Senate that the problem was a
lack of materials, and she blamed the previous
Socialist Government for not having signed the
opportune contracts with the supplier. And the
last section of motorway to replace the
dangerous curves and climbs on the A-4 at
Despeñaperros on the northern border of
Andalucía has also been delayed. Only four
kilometres are needed for completion, but the
Development Ministry has not pardoned the
work from this year’s cuts. It’s financing, a
further 83 million is needed, has been moved
into 2013. It will be 12 years therefore from
when the road first appeared in the 2001 State
Budget. Construction work started six years ago.
The Junta de Andalucía says the beach by-laws
in Benalmádena are illegal and has called for
them to be cancelled. It says the by-laws go
against the general interest of the Ley de
Costas. Benalmádena Town Hall has already
initially approved the measures which include
the banning of sunshades between the
hammocks and at the waterside. The law also
said that bathing would only be allowed after
11am for reasons of security and for cleaning.
A letter from the Junta has warned that the law
could be contested, directly from the state,
regional or local administration.
It's thought the husband stabbed his wife before
jumping of a balcony to commit suicide. The
body of a 55 year old woman, named with the
initials RGR, has been found in her house in
Sevilla, showing signs of violence, and five
minutes later her husband committed suicide by
jumping to his death from a nearby building. His
was 57 and had the initials VDJ. It appears to be
a new case of domestic violence, according to
the emergency services. They were alerted by
the couple’s 18 year old son who found the body
of his mother in the lounge when he got home to
the flat in Calle Cisneo Alto. Alerted by his
screams, a neighbour called 112 at 1.45am on
Sunday. Local and National Police and health
professionals went to the scene where the
woman was certified to have died. Then no more
than 5 five minutes later there was another 112
call saying a man was laying on the ground,
apparently dead, in a street just round the
corner, Calle Rafael Cansinos Assens. It seems
the husband had jumped to his death from the
roof of a building.
Spanish lorry driver was arrested in the
Tanger-Med port in the north of Morocco when
his articulated lorry was found to be carrying
about 9 tons of hashish. The customs authority in
the port say the drug was camouflaged in a
cargo of melons from Agadir in the south of
Morocco. It was discovered as the lorry was
preparing to cross the Strait to Europe.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY AND SUICIDE IN SEVILLA
SPANISH LORRY DRIVER FOUND WITH 9 TONS OF HASHISH
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CAMPO are committed to supporting our local
community and so proceeds from these
performances will be going to CEIP Candido
Lara School in Cómpeta where we will be
purchasing much needed equipment for the
benefit of the younger members of our village.
For more information on this or any other
CAMPO event you can email Sue or Debi
We look forward to seeing you there!
We will be holding an Open Meeting at the
Salon de Actos on Friday, June 29th at 7.30pm
Dancing with the Stars
An elegant evening of dance performed under a star-festooned sky
We will be holding an Open Meeting at the Salon de Actos on Friday, June 29th at
7.30pm where we will present our next Adult Panto Project planned to be staged at the
end of November 2012. If you are interested in joining in the fun in whatever capacity
then come and find out what is involved in being a part of this years’ production. Come
along, meet the Team and have a chat.
www.competacampo.com
lease join us for a night of Enchantment
at CAMPO’s Midsummer Dance Gala Pbeing held at the Hotel Rural Alberdini
on the nights of Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th
June, 2012.
A thoroughly cultural evening combined with a
magical line-up is promised hosted by the
CAMPO and Alberdini Teams in the only way
they know how … you know you are in for a
good night!
Four accomplished and multi-talented dancers
will be joining us from the UK courtesy of El
Pilon; Simeon Weedall a Tap Dancer, Amy
Thake a Ballerina, James Cousins a
Contemporary Dancer and Ballerina,
Bellydance and Jazz Dancer Merve Bilaloglu.
Along with of course some surprises, these four
dancers will showcase their individual talents
plus perform a number of ensemble pieces,
some 2 hours of entertainment. For more
information on the dancers please go to
www.competacampo.com where their biogs can
be found.
Tickets are priced at just 12.50€ each and will
be numbered with 1 being closest to the stage.
Tickets will initially be offered during the Day
for Life event (further information can be
found within the Grapevine magazine) being
held on Sunday May 20th at the Alberdini
where CAMPO will have an information desk.
Thereafter, the remaining tickets will be on
sale in Todo Papel Cómpeta. Ticket price
includes concierge parking. The evening will
commence at 20.30hrs and each night will end
with a firework display courtesy of Brogan
Properties.
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museum in Italy has
started burning its Aartworks in protest
at budget cuts which it says
have left cultural
institutions out of pocket.
Antonio Manfredi, of the
Casoria Contemporary Art
Museum in Naples, set fire
to the first painting on
Tuesday. "Our 1,000
artworks are headed for
destruction anyway because of the government's
indifference," he said. The work was by French
artist Severine Bourguignon, who was in favour of
the protest and watched it online. Mr Manfredi
plans to burn three paintings a week from now on,
in a protest he has dubbed "Art War". Artists from
across Europe have lent their support, including
Welsh sculptor John Brown, who torched one of
his works, Manifesto, on Monday.
wedish minister in
'racist cake' Scontroversy.
Sweden's culture
minister is facing calls to
step down after she was
photographed cutting a
cake shaped in the form
of a naked black woman.
The incident involving
Lena Adelsohn Liljeroth
happened at the Museum
of Modern Art in
Stockholm. According to Radio Sweden, the
museum said the cake was supposed to highlight
the issue of female circumcision. But the
Association for African Swedes said it was a
crude racist caricatur Kitimbwa Sabuni, a
spokesperson for the group, told Swedish news
agency TT: "To say that you did this for a good
cause only makes the mockery of people who are
victims of racism and of circumcision worse.”
he original cheque used to
buy the Superman comic Tcharacter from its original
creators has been sold in an online
auction for £160,000 (£101,000).
Jerome Siegel and Joe Shuster
from Cleveland were paid $130
(£82) for all the rights to Superman
by Detective Comics, later known
as DC Comics. The pair later tried
to win back the rights to Superman
in court, as it became part of a
global industry. The ComicConnect website has
not revealed who won the auction. "The concept of
the superhero was born with Superman," Vincent
Zurzolo, the co-founder of ComicConnect, told
Reuters. "That $130 cheque essentially created a
billion-dollar industry," he added, with other
characters such as Batman, Spider-Man and X-
Men following in the footsteps of the Man of Steel.
ComicConnect told Reuters that when the first
Superman movie came out in 1978, Mr Shuster
was so poor he was working for a
delivery company.mIt was a box-office
success followed by four more
Superman films and a Supergirl
version. Another is due for release in
June 2013. There has been a series of
rights dispute over Superman.
Although $130 is around $2,300
(£1,450) in today's money, it is a tiny
fraction of what the character has
earned since then. The heirs of the
creators Jerome Siegel and Joe Shuster
are still involved in court battles with
DC Comics as they try to reclaim their rights to
the character. The original cheque also paid the
pair for earnings from other characters they were
also working on for the company. ComicConnect
says the cheque was used in a court case in the
1970s, the last time Siegel and Shuster themselves
tried to get the rights to Superman.
Weird and Wonderful from around the world!
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Aprils’s WinnerThe Grapevine is pleased to announce Stewart Bland
as the winner of the “Find the Wine Glass” competition
in the April edition. Stewart wins menu del dia for
two at The Alberdini, Competa
Inez and Enmanuel, from
The Alberdini, Competa
drawing the
“Find the Wine glass”
winner
WinWinWin
To enter send an email to [email protected]
Do not forget to include:Which page the glass is onYour full name, address and your telephone number.In the subject field of the email please write May 2012 COMPETITION
TERMS & CONDITIONS This competition is open from the 1st - 15th May 2012. Winners will agree to have their photo’s published in the June 2012 Edition of The Grapevine Magazine. Only one entry per person.
The winning entry will be drawn on 15th May 2012 and will be contacted within 2 days.
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Simply find the hidden wine glasswithin this months magazine.
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any of you have asked if we can
increase our range of ornamental Mgrasses in the garden centre – so I’m
pleased to tell you that we have. In fact we’ve
gone very grassy!
Ornamental grasses have been popular and well
used in the U.S. for many years but their
presence in gardens in Europe has largely been
attributed to the Dutch gardener, Piet Oudolf.
His whole style of gardening, using soft swathes
of grasses and perennials has been named
prairie planting and he makes great use of soft,
loose plantings which fully develop over summer
and into autumn.
For us Mediterranean gardeners, I think one of
the best things about this style of planting is that
it melds so seamlessly into the campo – like the
outside coming inside with a little more order,
but the wildness is still there. Grasses are great
because there are so many and I love their
swaying and flowing movements, jostling lightly
against their neighbours. According to selection
they can be used for screening, blending
together other plantings, they are lovely in pots
and they also make great focal points. In fact
their richness and variation means that they can
be used almost anywhere.
For us busy gardeners another great advantage
they have is that they are extremely easy care –
cut them down in very early spring, to about
15cm, and that is as onerous as it gets! Most will
become very drought resistant and pests leave
them alone. It doesn’t get much easier does it?
So, if you’re feeling tempted, here are some of
the best:
Pennisetum, fountaingrass: This mounding grass
takes its common name from its graceful
arching sways of foliage and plumes. They come
with either green or bronzed foliage and the
furry plumes can be creamy blonde, pink, red or
coffee coloured. Some self-seed freely and, in
parts of the world, have become classed as
invasive. Ranging in height from 1m to 2m, they
are one of the loveliest.
Gorgeous Grasses!
Campo Cuttings by Lorraine Cavanagh
Gorgeous Grasses!
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Festuca glauca, blue
fescue: This is one of the
smallest ornamental
grasses, to around 30cm
tall, and is, therefore, ideal
for smaller spaces, in pots,
as low groundcover or try
it as an edging plant. The
new foliage is a striking
steely-blue with matching
silvery-blue plumed flower
heads. It is the bluest of
the grasses and a lovely
contrast plant. It colours
up best under dry
conditions, so ideal for us.
Space plants 20cm apart
for dense ground cover
which will become very
drought resistant.
Stipa tenuissima, pony
tails grass or feather grass:
A very refined and
beautiful grass, its bright green foliage erupts
upwards and soft blonde and feathery seed
heads mass and froth in waves. These can be cut
and used indoors but they are also much
appreciated by the birds. To around 60cm tall
and 30cm wide, it develops better in a slightly
damper ground than many other grasses but will
become drought tolerant when mature.
Carex is botanically a sedge rather than a grass,
but it is always loosely grouped with grasses.
They are tough and versatile plantings and there
are some very striking ones.
Carex buchananii ‘red rooster’, New Zealand
leatherleaf sedge. With rich copper-bronze
foliage which curls at the tips, this is one of the
most popular grasses. It will grow to around
60cm x 60cm and starts into growth tightly
vertical, opening up into a vase shape with dark
blonde plumes.
Carex comans, ‘bronze perfection’, New Zealand
hair sedge. The finely textured foliage fluctuates
between coral and orange, according to the light.
The large dark brown plumes produced in late
summer contrast perfectly. To 40cm high x
75cm wide, clumping.
Carex morrowii ‘ice
dance’, Japanese or
variegated sedge. This
grass has long shiny
leaves markedly striped
with bright white and
looks good at any time of
the year. It brightens up
any shady spot,
unusually, preferring to
be out of the sun. It
spreads slowly to form
good dense groundcover.
30cm high x 50cm wide.
The flowing locks of
grasses contrast perfectly
with spikey architectural
shapes such as yucca,
dracaena, phormium,
agave and aloe but if you
want to continue the
softer look, try mixing
some of these perennials
in with your grasses. The colours will swirl and
mix, rather like ice cream!
Verbena bonariensis (purpletop vervain),gaura
lindheimeri (whirling butterflies), sedum
spectabile (ice plant, butterfly plant) salvia
nemerosa (woodland sage), salvia mycrophylla
(blackcurrant sage), echinacea purpurea (purple
coneflower), rudbeckia fulgida (orange
coneflower), coreopsis (tickflower), gaillardia
(blanket flower), papaver (poppy), nepeta
mussinii (catmint) and tulbaghia violacea (sweet
garlic).
Lorraine Cavanagh has lived in Spain for 26 years. A landscape gardener and writer, she’s always happy to give advice. Call and see her at Viveros Florena, 2km from Cómpeta, (Malaga), down the Sayalonga Road, or 15km up from the coastal motorway – have a free coffee in their tea-rooms.
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pparently a shingles epidemic has hit
town, as Karen relays the gory details of Athose struck down with this horrible
illness Andy starts to fidget, “I’ve been feeling a
bit off all week” he says, Karen asks if he has a
rash and promptly dashes upstairs to check.
This isn’t an unusual occurrence in our house.
Emotional contagion syndrome refers to those
who are compelled to mimic and synchronize
facial expressions, vocalizations, postures, and
movements with those of another. Folie à deux (a
madness shared by two) or shared psychotic
disorder is a psychiatric syndrome in which
symptoms of a delusional belief are transmitted
from one individual to another. But I’m not quite
sure what the correct name is for believing that
you have the same illness as everyone you come
into contact with. In our house I call it Extreme
Man Flu, although I believe Andy would rather it
had a title with syndrome on the end.
It would take me weeks to document my
husband’s many cases of Extreme Man Flu
(syndrome). I once came back from a visit to the
ladies in a restaurant to find him, trousers rolled
up, comparing knees with the man at the next
table. “Look at the lumps” they cried. His wife
and I rolled our eyes “they are meant to be lumpy
they’re knees” we replied. This was in the same
week that he had been to the doctors to see if he
had MS/ME and was too embarrassed to tell the
doctor that after banging his head on the car door
he believed that his ear was becoming detached
from his head.
When planning for a holiday I have a six month
check list that includes, book flights, organise
travel insurance, research locations, transport
and accommodation. Andy’s six month check list
is research local beers and read the “Health”
section of the relevant Lonely Planet travel
guide. At the one month checklist point I am
applying for visas, buying suntan lotion (or
thermal vests) and searching for last year’s
mosquito net (or woolly hats). Andy’s one month
checklist is re-read the “Health” section of the
Lonely Planet. Once on holiday he will
obsessively check for mosquito bites and as soon
as the first one appears he will be struck with
Man Flu
most of the symptoms associated with all of the
diseases in the previously read Lonely Planet
chapter. I find it best to tell him that he has
Japanese Encephalitis. It has a fairly short
gestation period, there is no treatment and it’s
usually fatal. So there’s no point in talking about
it we might as well get on and enjoy his last 48
hours.
And therein lies the problem of being sufferer of
Extreme Man Flu in our house. It’s me. I just
can’t be sympathetic. I blame my parents. I have
so little to blame on my parents they were on the
whole pretty perfect. Which is a terrible blight in
life; it means any faults or idiosyncrasies that I
have are absolutely mine and mine alone, so it’s
quite nice for something to be their fault for a
change. I don’t remember either of them ever
having a day’s illness until my Mum broke her
hip and as children we were never allowed to be
ill. Any gripes were caused by late nights, as we
got older late nights & tight jeans, and everything
was cured by early nights and/or Febrilex syrup,
which I assume was some kind of Paracetamol
concoction. Many times as I was throwing up in
the school nurses office she would ask “why did
you come to school today?” the answer was
always the same, my Mum said I’d be fine. If we
were sent home from school, there was no lying
on the settee watching TV (I’m not sure that
daytime TV had even been invented) or being
nursed with hot chicken soup and sympathy. You
went to bed and laid in a dark room until you
were better, every hour you had a teaspoon full
of water to stop you from getting de-hydrated.
My lack of illness empathy extends further than
to my husband. I remember clearly telling a
friend about a mutual friend who was a real
hypochondriac. “There is always something
wrong with her” I said “In the last 6 months, she
has broken the same finger twice, had hay fever,
an allergic reaction to her hay fever drugs, and
loads of migraines. “That’s not called
hypochondria” he told me. “That’s called bad
luck”
Man flu is no joke – especially if you are a woman
expected to provide constant sympathy & saintly
nursing. I do not doubt that Man Flu and
especially Extreme Man Flu syndrome are very
real and very unpleasant. However a recent
study by menthol lozenges manufacturer
Fisherman’s Friend found “Man flu’s a fairly
recent phenomenon that has emerged alongside
the ‘metrosexual male’,” the study points out that
“Men were real men when Fisherman’s Friend
lozenges were first created in 1865 to help relieve
extreme conditions on voyages. Those sailors
wouldn’t have got their wives to call their
captains to excuse them from their voyages just
because they were a bit out of sorts.” However
another article reports the” irrefutable scientific
fact” that Man Flu is more painful than
childbirth - based on a survey of over 100,000
men! A recent article in the Telegraph stated
“according to a study, the fairer sex should not
be so quick to accuse their partners of suffering
from Man Flu, because women are far better at
resisting bugs.” I just take that as further proof
that we are far better at everything - except
maybe wrestling.
A bout of Man Flu can often be diagnosed when
he cannot give you a concise breakdown of his
symptoms ‘it hurts everywhere’ or when you find
him poring over an A-Z guide to health problems
or trawling medical sites on the internet, with a
resulting rise in the number and severity of his
symptoms.
But mostly it will do you well to remember that
this is a competitive ailment, so if you point out
you suffered from the same thing but struggled
through and recovered expect the response “Oh,
but this is much worse.”
The Man Flu official web site (I kid you not)
describes the condition as “a crippling and
debilitating disorder indiscriminately striking
down male members of the human species
without warning.” It goes on to say that
“Extensive research has proven that the only way
to combat the crippling effects of Man Flu is
complete withdrawal to the sofa and
uninterrupted mollycoddling by the girlfriend /
wife.” Bearing this in mind, I think that my
husband’s only hope at combatting Man Flu is to
get himself a girlfriend. Another “scientific fact”
I read somewhere is that “More men die each
year from MFN (Man-Flu Neglect) than many
other serious conditions.” Once again it’s not
looking good for Andy.
Maybe I need to turn over a new leaf. Andy this
morning met a man with his leg in plaster and
already I can see that he is starting to limp.
Right. The new improved me is on the case.
Where did I put that Febrilex syrup?
Debbie Wilkes
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here is still time to join the 7th annual
5km sponsored “Walk for Life” walk Taround the village of Competa, please
contact me Cindy Jones 665156467 to register.
This year’s walk will once again finish at the
base of The Alberdini Rural Hotel, Pago la
Lomilla 85, Competa; telephone 952516294,
where the rest of the entertainment for both
adults and children for “Day for Life” will
commence from 11am – 4pm.
Once again, due to huge interest, the total lower
car park will be dedicated to a large open air
general market with something for everyone.
This means there will be NO parking at The
Alberdini on Sunday 20th May but for the
second year The Ayuntamiento are kindly
providing free transportation from outside The
Portichuelo Store, Venta de Palma to The
Alberdini. Just phone, on 20th May, 952516294
to arrange your transfer.
The upper area of The Alberdini will have a
large dedicated children’s activity area. In
addition there will be a tempting food terrace to
include Remy’s Carribean Kitchen together with
selections of cold food, homemade cakes and
children’s BBQ. All this together with live
music.
Please come and along and join us, have fun at
what promises to be a fantastic day and at the
same time support this worthwhile charity.
Cudeca is a charitable organisation that provides
palliative care to advanced cancer sufferers
within the province of Malaga, helping over 5000
patients per year. It is made up of specialist
doctors and nurses who provide care and
attention to those who need it with support to the
family during treatment and after the loss of a
loved one. This care is completely free of
charge. Cudeca receives very little public
funding and therefore depends entirely on
initiatives for raising money. Last year’s event
raised 4100 euros; let’s see if we can beat that
amount for 2012, Cudeca’s 20th anniversary to
help Cudeca to continue to provide their “special
kind of caring.”
If you require any further information, please
contact me Cindy Jones 665156467 or email me
[email protected] or contact our
website www.alberdini.com.
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DAY FOR LIFE SUNDAY, 20th MAY 2012
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he arrival of our first grandchild in 2011
sent our travelling plans for the year into Tspasm, with the result that Merlin the
Motorhome was "mothballed" at our daughter's
home in Norfolk for most of the year, while we
drove up and down in a car and then back up
again for Christmas. After all the festivities,
which stretched well into January to take in my
husband's 60th. and our grandson's 1st.
birthdays,it was time to hit the road again and to
collect Merlin from the field he'd been sharing
with our son-in-law's cows. So we picked him up,
dusted him off and started all over again!
Not usually travelling in the middle of winter we
were a little apprehensive about the ferry
crossing, but all was well. The channel was like a
millpond and we arrived in Caen in darkness
after a calm night. We then became embroiled in
the early morning motorway madness as we
headed towards Alencon. Once out into the
countryside we were in a stark, grey winter
landscape, although the silhouettes of the bare
trees against the sky had a beauty all of their own.
The flat agricultural land was not unlike Norfolk,
and went on for miles. A little light relief was
when we were passing through a small village
south of Orleans. Each house on the main road
had a postbox mounted onto a gatepost in the
front garden, and there was obviously some
collaboration (not to mention some good-
humoured rivalry) between the neighbours as
each post had been decorated - some as people
(footballer, clown, milkmaid) and others as a
scarecrow, giant rabbit, windmill etc.) There was
even a pair of breasts -no prizes for guessing
where the bell-push was!
Our first stopover was at St. Pourcain-sur-Sioule,
where we parked next to the river. A pleasant
town which will be worth more of a look another
time when it isn't quite so cold. On to Clermont-
Ferrand and into fog and frozen trees. It wasn't
until we were driving through the blue-grey misty
hills of the Cevennes that the sun came out and
the day became altogether more pleasant. Into the
Tarn region now and we were soon swept up and
over the mighty Millau Viaduct that soars over
the valley way down below. This bridge is a
magnificent feat of engineering. It was
constructed from both sides of the valley and
when the two pieces met in the middle, the
measurements were only out by 3 millimetres.
Incredible!
Winter Wanderings Part 1
On down into Languedoc/Roussillon, where our
guidebook told us of an aire at the spa town of
Balaruc-les-Bains, near Beziers. Well, what a
find! The parking place was actually in the car
park of a thermal spa, which looked very swish.
We thought that it would do for an overnight stop,
so we parked up and decided to take the dog for
her walk. We could see a small path by the side
of a building so went along it,only to find
ourselves at the edge of a huge etang (inland
saltwater lake). It was so peaceful. Steam was
rising from a rockpool edged with white boulders
and the water was bath temperature. We could
hear atmospheric "panpipe" music coming from
the spa, there was bamboo growing by the pool
and, to top it all, we watched the most amazing
sunset over the water of pink, orange and gold -
all very Zen. We woke up to sunshine and frost
and continued on past more etangs, all strung
across with oyster nets. Oyster farming is big
business in this area.
The sun continued to shine as we drove around
Narbonne and the salt lakes. All this area is
protected land and is a magnet for birdwatchers.
With the snow-capped Pyrennees in the distance
it made for a very picturesque setting. Our next
stop was at the resort of Leucate Plage, deserted
at this time of the year, but good for a bracing
walk along the beach. We then called in at the
town of Banyuls-sur-Mer- very smart, very
touristy, very expensive -but there was nowhere
for us to park so we moved on to Port-Vendres,
where we had stayed previously. Charles Rennie
Mackintosh, the Scottish architect and designer,
lived here in the 1920s in the last years of his life.
He was also an artist, and he did several
watercolours of the village and coastline,
reproductions of which are dotted in and around
the port and coastal walks. He maintained that
the happiest days of his life were spent here, and
his ashes were scattered in the harbour at his
request. It was while we were here that we had a
phone call to tell us a family bereavement, so we
made the decision to turn Merlin around and head
back to Cornwall.
Not wanting to retrace our steps entirely, we
chose a different route for the return journey. We
were now heading into Cathar country, a beautiful
area of wooded hillsides dotted with the ruins of
castles and fortresses built in and around the
twelfth century. The Cathars were free-thinkers
who based themselves in this corner of France
and stood against the established church and
feudal laws of the time. Their refusal to conform
angered the power base of the north, held by the
nobility and the church. Armies were amassed
and sent down, but it took many years of torture
and massacre before the brutal north regained
control. (For a factual-based work of fiction about
the Cathars read "Labyrinth" by Kate Mosse). The
most impressive city of the region is undoubtedly
Carcassonne, with its walled and turreted Cite
rising, grey and sombre, above all the other
buildings and visible from quite a distance before
you reach the outskirts of the city itself.
Onwards and upwards, we kept getting glimpses
of the Canal du Midi, which runs between
Toulouse and Adge on the Mediterranean. Not a
barge or narrow boat in sight in January, but I
remember watching a Rick Stein cookery series
when he travelled along the canal and thinking
what an idyllic way to spend time. One day! The
town of Souillac on the River Dordogne is a
delightful place. In the prettiest of settings, it is
worth spending at least a day here to wander
around the streets or go for a longer walk along
the river, or to visit the Museum of Automation
next to the twelfth-century Church of Sainte
Marie. Further along from Souillac, in a parking
area next to the road, is an eye-catching art
installation that you just have to stop and have a
look at. It is a huge, and I mean huge, glass-
fronted box filled with an assortment of everyday
objects-shoes,bottles,bicycles,typewriters etc.etc.
The piece is called "Stele de 3eme Millenaire" by
Christian Verdun, and the information board
describes it as a message for the future. Possibly
about entropy, and things going nowhere? Who
knows!
We found ourselves heading back into the cold
and frozen north now and, seemingly, back in
time as it was like driving through a Christmas
card - an impression reinforced when we saw two
reindeer in a snowy field. Also, houses and
villages all along the way still had all their
decorations up, and not just because they hadn't
got round to taking them down, but still in all
their lit-up glory. A friend who lives in France
told us that it is usual practice to keep them up
for most of January. Maybe it helps to dispel the
gloom of this dark month. The song "I'm walking
backwards to Christmas" seemed appropriate in
the circumstances, which I found going round in
my head until we reached Caen and the ferry.
Part 2 next month
Jan Rowlands.
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strenuous and hard fought dart’s season
finally came to an end at the beginning of AMarch and as always the season was
packed full of incident. Dave Dawson nearly
bought a round of drinks, Aurelio Perez almost
managed to play for three different teams in a
season, Kelly Kelsey and Geoff Etheridge played
a doubles match without arguing and Ken
England managed to hit the board with all three
darts. As a result, his team, Pavo Real, will play
next season without the need for protective
glasses.
Thoughts turned to the trophy presentation night,
which had special significance this year,
following the sad passing of our friend and
colleague, Aden Penn. Aden had previously
played for La Casona in the dart’s league and it
was thought a fitting tribute to rename the
winner’s trophy in his memory, The Aden Penn
Memorial Trophy. This would be a permanent
reminder of Aden who encapsulated everything
that the dart’s league is about – a night out with
friends, a game of darts, a few beers and most
importantly playing for fun. Aden certainly
played in that spirit.
So a number of highly tuned dart’s athletes
trooped off at the end of March to El Pilon
restaurant for the presentation of trophies and
medals. The evening was well attended and we
were all very pleased to welcome Aden’s Mum,
who had flown over from the UK as well as his
sister, Sophie and brother Louis.
The first winners of the Aden Penn Memorial
Trophy were La Peña Amigos so congratulations
to them – Dennis Haslam, Mick Lewis, Peter
Pointer, Paul Burgin, Allison Taylor , Colin
Jeffery, Terry and Sue Keely.
Trophies and medals were also handed out in
various other categories including best bar food
during the season, which went to our hosts for the
presentation night, El Pilon. Well done and thanks
to them for hosting the evening.
Competa Darts League Presentation Night
Winners in other categories were as follows:-
Most checkouts (male) – Steve Twiselton (33).
Most checkouts (female) – Allison Taylor (24).
Maximum 180 scored – Paco (Archez), Dave Dawson, Geoff Etheridge, Colin Jeffrey and Pete Forness..
Checkout score more than 100 – Steve Napier (104) and Dennis Haslam (110)..
Most scores of 100+ (male) – Steve Twiselton (19).
Most scores of 100+ (female) – Allison Taylor (6)
A good night was had by all
and now all the players
will have a well earned
rest to recover tired
throwing arms and worn
out livers. No doubt it
won’t be long before teams
are back at their summer
training camps readying
themselves for the coming
season. Training will no
doubt be hard to get back
to peak fitness of downing
10 pints whilst still being
able to hit the board with
three darts. Bring it on –
hic!
by Alick Howard
Louis, Sophie and Mrs Penn with the Aden Penn Memorial Trophy
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TODO CASA is a service designed to help you manage your Spanishhome with tailor made services to match your exact requirements
Or visit our shop Todo Papel, Avenida de la Constitución, 31 29754, Cómpeta Tel: 952 55 37 55
Pool maintenanceChangeover cleans for holiday rentalsPre-arrival cleans/airing for holiday home ownersKeyholdingProperty security and wellbeing checksPromotion and marketing of your property for holiday rentalGeneral maintenanceFor more information contactAlick 628 776 226 or Debbie 610 853 929
odo Casa is an innovative service
developed to look after the needs and Trequirements of managing your holiday
home. The service is highly flexible offering a
bespoke service to meet your own individual
requirements. We can offer anything from a
complete holiday rental service dealing with the
marketing and promotion of your home for
rental, dealing with changeovers, pool cleans,
maintenance and repairs to a basic “wellbeing”
service checking on your property periodically,
providing peace of mind and security that your
property is in good repair while your property is
vacant.
We provide a full changeover and laundry
service for your rental guests or if you do not let
your property we can simply arrange a clean
prior to your arrival. We can also arrange the
purchase of groceries to lighten the burden on
either yourselves or your guests.
It is paramount that your pool is maintained to a
high standard to ensure safe and problem free
bathing. We will carry out full pool clean once or
twice a week during the hot summer months and
weekly or fortnightly during the winter months
unless your pool is covered during this time. In
this event we would visit periodically as dictated
such as extreme weather conditions e.g.
prolonged heavy rain to ensure the water level
does not overflow, heavy winds to ensure
security of the pool cover and mid-season
chemical top-up.
We also offer a project management service
whereby we can arrange and oversee any works
you may require on your property. This is
particularly useful for people who are not
resident here permanently and who do not want
to spend their valuable holiday time at their
property arranging this themselves and living
through the disruption this can cause.
All of our services are offered as a regular
arrangement or as and when you might require
eg if you are going on holiday for a period and
you require any of our services while you are
away.
No job is too small!
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Ready for the summer?
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ooking for something different to
do for a day? Have you got visitors Lto entertain? Do want see the
glorious mountain scenery? Don’t want to
hire a car but want to go inland?
Buggy Tours is the solution!
Buggy Tours owner, Roland, has spent a
year researching the idea having seen it
run successfully in Estepona, Marbella
and Mijas. However, he explained that his
buggies are far superior and with a larger
engine size allowing a more comfortable
ride, especially important for the older
age group. . His excursions are aimed at
all ages groups from 5 to 70, he is fully
licensed and insured. For Roland both
your enjoyment and safety is important.
Buggy Tours first started in December
last year and now he has all nationalities
and people travelling form the other side
of Malaga to take part in his excursion.
The trip starts from his home in
Frigiliana and from there to Achebuchal
and into Competa and the National Park
and through the river. He was keen to say
that the excursion is NOT a rally it is a
fun way to see the scenery and sights of
Andalucia.
The buggies seat two people, so a parent
and a child passenger are possible so this
excursion can be enjoyed by the whole
family. It would also make an excellent
birthday present or fun day out for the
boys or girls!!
The 500cc buggies are new, safe and
comfortable even along the rural
mountain tracks. The tour takes around
31/2 hours and can be booked by the
contact details on the advert opposite.
Roland has finally settled in the Nerja
area after four years of travelling around
to different places. He loves it here and
can’t wait to take you out and show you
the sights of the area where he has chosen
to settle. He speaks English, Dutch,
German and Spanish so communicating
wont be a problem either.
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NEW!
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FUN!
New powerful 500cc 4x4 buggys on the Costa del Sol. Discover Inland
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•Half day tour (3.5hr)•Ideal for Birthdays or just a day out•Drivers must be 21 with a licence•Passengers all ages welcome
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New powerful 500cc 4x4 buggys on the Costa del Sol. Discover Inland
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•Half day tour (3.5hr)•Ideal for Birthdays or just a day out•Drivers must be 21 with a licence•Passengers all ages welcome
Buggy SalesBuggy Sales
Spain’s largest online Darts Store
Darts FlightsStems
DartboardsRubber Mats
WalletsOver 1500 different items
in stock here in Malaga (competa)
2 Piece “Guinness” PowerGlide Pool Cues
20-25 Euros
Email Steve for more details:[email protected]
Just Arrived
(25 Euro Cues includes free case)
Free delivery tomost areas
(email for details)
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TUESDAY 1ST MAY
May Day Fiesta.
WEDNESDAY 2ND to 6th MAY
Theatre Week.
Lots to see this week!
THURSDAY 3rd MAY
May Crosses, traditional procession from the
village to Cruz del Monte.
SATURDAY 5th MAY
First Commerative Day of the History of
Cómpeta.
Venue:-Plaza Carmen.
Starting with breakfast and followed by a full
day of activities.
For more details contact Tom 636 821 930
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF MUSEUMS 18th MAY
Visit the Museum of Arts and Customs.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THE MUSEUM OF ARTS AND CUSTOMS
To work Sundays as part of our growing group of
volunteers, please contact Tom or Rosina in the
Tourist Office or Dori in the Museum.
NOCHE DEL VINO POSTER
Interested in submitting a poster for this years
“Noche del Vino”?
Please collect a copy of the rules and regulations
from the Town Hall.
Submit your entry before the 10th of June.
CÓMPETA TOWN HALL NEWS APRIL 2012CÓMPETA TOWN HALL NEWS MAY 2012
STARTING IN MAY
Do you want to know more about the History of
Cómpeta ?
A small group of interested residents, both
Spanish and Foreign, will be attending a series
of talks and visits related to the History of
Cómpeta. The course is free, please contact Tom
for further details.
YOUTH WEEK:- MAY - JUNE
Look out for the programme of events.
TOURIST OFFICE STATISTICS APRIL 2012
A better month with the total of 690 but this is
down on April 2011 due to the combination of
the cold weather and the continuing crisis.
Spanish 194, British 209, German 47, Danish
156, Dutch 36, French 21, Belgium 7, Others 20.
HOTEL CASA DE LA MINA
Opening again after much building work,
it’s the ideal place to drive to, or even
better to walk to.
2 Piece “Guinness” PowerGlide Pool Cues
20-25 Euros
Just Arrived
(25 Euro Cues includes free case)Email Steve for more details [email protected]
Darts , Flights, Stems, Dartboards, Rubber Mats, Wallets & much more
Over 1500 different items n stock here in Malaga (competa)
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RestauranteEl Pilón
C/Laberinto , Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 512
• Beef Wellington Stuffed Crown of lamb Zarzuella de Mariscos• Fish and Seafood platter• Meat orgy and many more, for 2 people +
• • ‘A La carte’ menu & extensive order in advance menu incl.
[email protected] www.restaurantelpilon.com
You can now follow us on Twitter for updates and specials
The Terrace is now open, with beautiful views to the coast
• Beef Wellington Stuffed Crown of lamb Zarzuella de Mariscos• Fish and Seafood platter• Meat orgy and many more, for 2 people +
• • ‘A La carte’ menu & extensive order in advance menu incl.
[email protected] www.restaurantelpilon.com
You can now follow us on Twitter for updates and specials
RestauranteEl Pilón
C/Laberinto , Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 512
@ElPilonCompeta
The restaurant is open 6 nights a week at 7pm. Closed Tuesdays.
Open for lunch on Saturday 12:00-15:30 & Sunday 13:00-15:30
The Terrace is now open, with beautiful views to the coast
New menu for Spring and Summer.New menu for Spring and Summer.
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Working from home, proof readers will be self-
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Call James locally on 951 247 140 or 689225703 to view Or email: [email protected] for further details
Reduced to 120.000 Euros ono - Private Sale
Cómpeta Townhouse - Exceptional opportunity To purchase beautifully restored house 2 minutes from main square and all
amenities. access for dropping off and near parking.2 large double/twin bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, contemporary kitchen diner,
lounge, utility room, large level roof terrace with views to the sea. Wood flooring throughout, satellite tv, washing machine, tumble dryer, secure storage,
flower balconies to the lounge and kitchen/diner. beautifully maintained and furnished. Some furniture included, remainder by negotiation.
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There is also an 18th century hospital building
and 19th century sugar factor.
The beaches of Torrox Costa are just 4
kilometres away from the Town and enjoy
golden sands and good amenities. Torrox Costa
supports a variety of Restaurants, Cafes and
shops. Businesses to note are Redwell (Infrared
Heating), Midas (Energy
and telecom provider), and
Rebeccah Curtis Well
Being Centre (Health and
Beauty), Taj Mahal (Indian
Take away) and also Blue
Badge Mobility (The Sale
or Hire of Mobility
products).
On the last Sunday before
Christmas every year
Torrox celebrates its Festival of Migas. Migas is
a typical dish made from fried breadcrumbs,
green peppers and chorizo and is a traditional
dish from the region. Thousands of visitors
attend every year and there is wine, music and
dancing to wash down this very calorific but
delicious dish.
The cuisine in Torrox is typical of the Axarquia
region; specialties include Ajoblanco con Uvas
(Garlic Soup with Grapes), Chota a la Cazadora
(Kid in Almond Sauce), Cordero Asado al Horno
(Roast Marinated Lamb) and sweet Churros,
fried dough sticks, a bit like donuts, dipped in
hot chocolate, delicious!
TorroxMejor Clima
de Europa
he area of Torrox is made up of four urban
areas namely Torrox Costa, El Morche, El TPeñoncillo and Torrox village.
Torrox village is located just 4 kilometres inland
and is a popular tourist destination during the
summer for those looking to stay in more
traditional surroundings, yet be close to the
attractions on the coast.
The village clings to a steep
slope and has retained its
Moorish feel, with its
whitewashed houses and pretty
narrow streets. It is also boasts a
beautiful view down to the coast.
The main plaza, or square, is
popular meeting place for locals
and a lovely spot to sit and
watch the world go by. On the road into the main
Plaza a new business has recently opened
Cambridge 800 see page 60 for more information.
If you are looking to move to the area and want to
find a place to live or rent, Country Properties
Estate Agents are just off the main plaza. They
will be of great help to you, you can find their
contact details on page 11.
There was once a Moorish castle that sat above
the village, but sadly it was destroyed. There are
some other interesting architectural examples
such as the 16th century Mudejar church of
Nuestra Señorea de la Encarnación and the
Shrine and Convent of the Virgin de las Nieves.
The Phoenicians and Greeks carried out commercial activities along the 8 kilometres of coastline.
However, it was the Romans who founded the important factory-town at the mouth of the River
Argentino, meaning "silver river" (on a site now known as Punta de Torrox or Faro de Torrox). In
755 Prince Omeya Abd-el-Rhaman settled in Torrox, leading his followers from here to Cordoba,
where he founded the independent Emirate. During the Andalusi-Arabic period, Torrox was known
throughout the Mediterranean for the production and sale of silk fabrics, sugar cane plantations, oil,
almonds and figs.
At the time of the conquest by the Catholic Monarchs in 1487, Torrox consisted of three
neighbouring hamlets -Alhaguer, Almedina and Alhandac- protected by Torrox Castle.
The capture of Torrox by the Christians did not come until 1488, after a brief spell during which the
Moslem leader El-Zagal took control of the town and its castle. The area's population fell as its
Morisco (Moslem converts to Christianity) inhabitants fled in the face of the difficult living
conditions imposed by their new governors. The situation of those who stayed behind worsened
daily, until open rebellion broke out. The moriscos established a stronghold at Peñon de Frigiliana
Castle, where they successfully resisted the first attacks by forces sent by the governor of Velez-
Malaga Arevalo de Zuarzo. The uprising was not subdued until reinforcements sent by sea under
Don Luis de Requesens, High Commander of Castile, landed on the beaches of Torrox and laid siege
to Frigiliana Castle, causing over 2,400 rebel deaths. The High Commander of Castile ordered the
destruction of the castle, which was reduced to ashes. In 1570, the process of expelling the moriscos
was completed; the land confiscated from them was redistributed among Old Christian settlers.
Another important episode in the town's history occurred during the War of Independence (1810-12),
when, on withdrawing from Torrox, Napoleon's troops blew up the castle, which was left in ruins.
The town and its municipal area were shaken by the major tremor known as the Andalusian
Earthquake on Christmas Day 1884 and extensive material damage was suffered. On 20 January
1885, a concerned King Alfonso XIII visited the area, staying in the building which today houses
Torrox's Cultural Centre.
There was a sugar cane exploitation in the more prosperous times in the 19th century, and a number
of the town's most noteworthy houses and buildings date back to this era, such as the sugar factory
which was built in 1890.
Useful Numbers
Emergency Doctor - 061
Medical Centres - 952 538 271 / 952 530 013
Local Police - 952 539 828
Taxi - 952 530 352
Tourist Office - 952 530 225
Town Council - 952 530 225 /952 538 200
Town Hall website www.torrox.es
A Bit of Torrox History
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edwell® heaters have a low consumption
and all of them are partial storage Rheaters. There is a special material
inside that stores the heat and keeps the running
times lower. This makes them even cheaper to
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It is much better to invest into a low form of
consumption heating, instead of wasting your
moneypaying high electricity bills to energy
providers.
Redwell® stands for
-energy savings
-high comfort and healthy indoor environment
-no dust
-no mould
-no maintenance costs
Our wide product range also contains heating
panels in stylish designs, such as pictures,
mirrors, globes and columns, glass panels and
blackboards to write on, round panels and more.
Our new product line of white frameless panels
in different sizes now offers you more power for
your money.
And with the Grapevine advert you receive now
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Contact us or visit the exhibition in our shop!
Heat up your home in a healthy and economical way!Infrared Design Heating System: Pictures, Mirrors, Glass, Blackboards, Columns etc.
Contact us or visit the exhibition at our shop:Redwell, Dipl.-Ing. Svend Scharler, Avda. El Faro, Bl. 75, bajo 9, Torrox Costaphone: 952539742, mobile: 606423869, Email: [email protected]
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ased in Torrox Costa this relaxing,
calming and professional centre provides Ban extensive range of beauty services
with fully qualified therapists and beauticians.
Treatments available range from state-of-the-art
facial treatments, waxing, permanent hair
removal, micropigmentation, body treatments
such as anti cellulite and exfoliation treatments,
pedicures and manicures. Other therapies
include various types of massage including
aromatherapy, reflexology, reiki and indian
head massage. Also available at the centre is
The Bowen Technique and Chiropractor .
The Wellbeing Centre is run by Rebeccah
Curtis, a true Health and Beauty professional
with extensive training and 20 years of
experience. She is English but fluent in Spanish
and has an obvious passion for her work. This
experience, knowledge and passion for seeking
the latest advances in health and beauty provide
a great combination for offering the best
treatments at affordable prices.
The Wellbeing Centre is easy to find at Laguna
Beach in Torrox Costa and has a number of
treatment rooms to ensure relaxation and
privacy at all times. The atmosphere is calm
with gentle back ground music and is the perfect
environment to have any treatment and feel
pampered.
Rebeccah CurtisWell being Centre
Health & Beauty
Rebeccah Curtis ITEC
BEAUTY THERAPYAROMATHERAPYREFLEXOLOGYBOWEN TECHNIQUECHIROPRACTOR
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MANICURESPEDICURESFACIALSWAXINGMICROPIGMENTATIONRANGE OF BODY TREATMENTS
Urb. Laguna Beach, Centro Comercial B, no16Torrox Costa, 29793 Malaga
TELF: 952 53 0122 Mobile: 651 956 284
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MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10:00 TIL 15:00
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With midas you can switch and make savings on your electricity and telecoms bills:
? Experts in the English market and are an
Englsih company
? The clients are the priority
? Midas offers you and option to switch from
Endesa , the change is free
? Special telecoms packages to call UK
? A full package including adsl, line rental and
free calls from 36.90 euros per month
? Bills are in English
? English customer service
? MIdasshops have English opening hours (9.00
until 17.00)
? Address is: Avenida de Andalucia Nº 102
29793 Torrox Costa/ Malaga ( In front of the
Iberostar Hotel )
? Telephone: 900901091
Why choose Midas?
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superlative customer care and an adherance to
the strictest codes of ethical business practice.
Midas and their associate companies offer a
comprehensive range of managed voice,
Internet and mobile services [analogue, IP and
wireless] to residential users, SME's and
Corporate Enterprise in the UK and throughout
Europe.
This year they have extended their services
portfolio to include the provision of billing and
wholesale facilities to the Telecom Industry
and Utilities sector.
Midas has grown considerably since it's
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MIDAS TELECOM
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ENERGY
The Grapevine60 To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
d and Erik first came to southern Spain 5
years ago. On advice of a Spanish friend Athey explored the Andalucian area by
car. One of the places they visited was Competa
and initial impressions were “wow”, they loved
it. Over the next few years they kept coming
back to explore Andalucia and each time they
kept returning to the Competa area.
Erik owned shops in Belgium selling designer
household items, however with the recession
came the decline in top end sales. This combined
with exploring Andualcia lead to a desire of a
more permanent move and a new ambition of
starting a B&B. They continued their exploration
of Andualcia whilst preparing for this move.
This meant closing down their shops and for an
interim period Erik went back to being a
Kitchen designer and Ad back to
his old profession of Nursing.
Ad had lost an enormous amount
of weight using the Cambridge
Weight Plan and then went on to
work for Cambridge in Belgium.
He spent 90% of his time nursing
in hospitals and 10% of his time
working for Cambridge Weight
Plan. Between June and August
last year Ad and Erik came to
Spain looking to buy, however
they found the viewing process,
whilst on holiday, with limited time extremely
difficult, so they took the plunge, sold up anyway
and came out to rent.
Ad and Erik are now currently in the process of
buying their home in Competa which hasn’t been
straight forward but in the meantime have set
up Cambridge Weight Plan based in Torrox. Ad
is a real testament to the success of this diet
and with his nursing qualifications he hopes to
provide a workable solution to those who want to
loose weight in this area. Once settled in Spain
Ad contacted Cambridge Weight Plan UK asking
them if they planned to expand to Spain and
the answer was yes, but they were not sure
when. However in Jan 2012 Cambridge Weight
Plan did expand to the Costa del
Sol, so both Ad and Erik went on
a course in Mijas to become
consultants. Ad feels his
combination of personal weight
loss experience and nursing
credentials, specialised in the
field of diabetes gives him
excellent qualifications to aid
people to loose weight sensibly
and with full support.
Cambridge is a 5 step weight
plan. Where you start on these
steps depends on how much weight you have to
loose. The ultimate goal is to reach step 5 “My
normal life” where a target weight has been
reached but you visit the centre
weekly for support. The first consultation is 20
euros and each weekly support session is free
thereafter the shakes, and soups are 2euro
10cents which you can buy from the centre in
Torrox.
It was a pleasure to meet Ad and Erik and we
wish them every success in their business
Before: After:
remember mine well; I was really nervous.
She asked me how old I was; I lied and told Iher I was 18. It was over really quickly and
afterwards she breathlessly asked me if I would
like another one. I replied “Yes please love and
can I have a bag of cheese and onion crisps as
well?”
Well I have no idea what you filthy lot thought I
was writing about, but I am referring to my first
time buying a beer in a pub. The reason the
barmaid was breathless was that she had just
hauled a crate of ale Holsten Pils up from the
cellar. My friend and I soon found out the
barmaid’s name was Babs. Had we been more
observant we would have noticed the name
crudely tattooed onto her forearm just
underneath the tattoo of the anchor.
Most drinkers in pubs often joke about ugly
barmaids and how they knew they had had
enough when they began to fancy her. In Babs’
case I knew that when I began to fancy her I was
going to be sick. I did not know it at the time but
Babs would reappear once again in my life, but
more about that and her later.
Clutching our second pints of lager my friend
and I went and sat at a vacant table. The table
was dangerously close to the dance floor. I say
dangerous because like all pubs the White Hart
in Bletchley had its own rules fiercely observed
by the locals. Now I know the mean streets of
Bletchley are not exactly the Bronx but looking
back Dale and I were brave to be in this
particular pub on a Friday night dressed like
punks at the age of 17. The man dancing on the
dance floor was clearly oblivious to the pub
rules too; the first rule being “No men dancing
on the dance floor”. As he walked towards the
bar to quench his thirst after his not-too-shabby
John Travolta impression one of the regulars
tapped him on the shoulder; as Travolta turned
he punched him in the face sending him
sprawling into our table and completely
flattening it. We sat table-less holding our pints
of lager, terrified. We quickly left but the lure of
the White Hart was too great. We may get
beaten up, but at least we were getting served.
The next time we were there another fight broke
out, this time outside. Somebody ran in and said
“there’s a fight outside”. We were unsure whom
he was addressing but quickly found out as Babs
threw down her glass cloth, rolled up her sleeves
and barched outside. We followed in time to see
her grab the two scrapping Herberts by the
scruffs of the neck and hold them apart before
shouting at them to stop, which they duly did.
As we ourselves turned into regulars the rest of
the drinkers in the pub came to accept us
despite our admittedly awful messy clothing and
spiky hair. One night a man at the bar asked me
what I did for a living; “I’m an electronics
engineer” I replied before he comically choked
on his pint. The lesson being of course is not to
judge a book by its (ripped) cover.
Do you remember the first time?
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I do not want to give the impression that there
were lots of fights at the White Hart; the two
described above are the only ones that spring to
mind. In fact most of the time we had good times
there. I recall one night we were in the bar that
had a pool table in, (I always get confused about
lounge bars, public bars saloons etc) there was
also a jukebox and one night somebody put on
It’s not unusual by Tom Jones; spontaneously
what felt like the whole bar was on a table or on
the pool table gyrating around Tom Jones style.
What a great night.
A few years later I had moved and the White
Hart was no longer my local pub. The company I
worked for as an electronics engineer
occasionally took on contract staff during busy
periods. One day I was introduced to a new
contractor; it was Babs. Obviously a woman with
hidden talents and it turned out she was a dab-
hand with a soldering iron. As with a lot of
people, as you get to know them you realise the
way they present themselves to the world is just
a front. Working with Babs on a daily basis it
became clear she was a caring, intelligent
person – I still would not have wanted to cross
her though! It just goes to show you should not
judge a book…..oh, we’ve already done that
haven’t we?
The White Hart no longer exists; it became part
of the Hungry Horse chain before being burned
down in 2009 by arsonists (the mean street of
Bletchley again). In February of this year
planning permission was granted to turn the site
into a mental health unit. It is probably best I do
not visit. They would probably not let me out.
I just feel the need to say that all of the above is
true. I did consider changing Babs’ name but it
just would not have been the same. Fans of the
comedy show The League of Gentlemen may see
a similarity between my Babs and their tattooed
character that drives Babs’ Cabs. I can only
presume this is purely coincidental; either that
or Mark Gatiss or one of his co-writers of the
show were in Bletchley on a table dancing to
Tom Jones in the early 1980s.
Andy Wilkes
SCHMID S.C.CONSTRUCCIONES
When was the last time your Septic Tank was emptied?
Back up and blockages can drastically increase cleaning/empting costs.
Do you have rentals this summer or family coming to visit?
If so, now is the time to prepare for the summer and have your Septic tank emptied by the profesionals.
We will come and check your tank for free, and if it does need emptying we will only charge 170 Euros.
(please note that this is a Spring Offer and may increase in the summer)
For more details call Jan on Tel: 652 656 066
SCHMID S.C.CONSTRUCCIONES
[email protected] www.construccionesschmid.com
TEL: 652 656 066
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Intruder alarms fitted from 350€
Home Security Systems
No mess wireless systems. (animal friendly sensors)Additional Sirens, auto dialler to landlines/mobile.
Intercom and CCTV available.
FOR A NO OBLIGATION QUOTE CALL 648 025 901 / 606 246 902
Reservations call 639 263 310 or 610 742 953Avenida de la Constitucion, 35, Cómpeta
Take away Food Open 7 days a week - 9.00am until close
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Raciones
Tel 654 169 233 or email: [email protected]
WE WILL BETTER ANY LIKE FOR LIKE QUOTE
GENERAL PLUMBING
AIR CONDITIONING - All makes
HEAT PUMPS
Tailored to your needs swimming pool maintenance & heating gas boiler maintenance and installation
HEATING - DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL gas, oil, electric, solar energy, hot water supply,
ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
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ith freestanding garden walls, more
emphasis can be put on the look and Wenhancement of the garden. Using
locally sourced natural stone can help create a
look of distinction to dress and enhance, and may
also be a requirement of local building
regulations.
Freestanding walls allow for greater flexibility in
terms of material choice and aesthetic outcome
and are often less expensive than retaining walls
(where strength is the main concern). However, a
common assumption that is made is that
freestanding walls should be low cost, as they
don’t need to be as strong.
To save on costs, builders often create
freestanding walls with footings that are not
robust enough, leading to wall movement due to
subsidence or heave. They neglect to take into
account the land structure, making the footings
superficial at best. This should be a major
concern, even more so if your house is built in an
area where the soil type is clay. In the winter the
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soil will expand as it takes on water and in the
dry summer months the soil will contract. This
constant movement of the subsoil will result in
walls losing their integrity, cracks forming and in
time the wall collapsing.
At LT Construction, we focus equally on the
structural specification as well as the aesthetic
concerns of freestanding walls. In doing so, we
consider any such projects as major works in
their own right, and will design and build walls
which are very attractive and able to stand the
test of time.
Please bear in mind that a building license would
be required for any walling. We at LT
Construction would apply and see you through
this often-frustrating process.
Visit our website at: www.ltconstruction.es to see
various examples of Freestanding Garden Wall
design.
Let LT Construction be your first choice when calling on expert advice in designing your garden walls.
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ur long Spanish spring frustrates and
annoys us with the rain we so often hope Oto escape. But we shouldn't be too
grumpy about April showers (or downpours or
thunderstorms). Along with full reservoirs,
fertile fields and happy farmers, they bring us a
countryside wild with wildflowers. You can find
field edges boasting dozens of pink butterfly
orchids, hillsides crammed with pink dog roses
and the delicate star-like flowers of white
asphodels growing right up over the mountains'
sides.
In a faintly nerdy way (think twitcher rather
than trainspotter, though) I like to know my
Ramping Fumitory from my Purple Viper's
Bugloss. So when something catches my eye on a
walk I try to look it up. Now reference books are
always frustrating things because they are never
compiled in such a way that they do what you
want them to do: tell you the flower's name,
immediately and emphatically. There are flower
books compiled in alphabetical order – very
useful if you already know the name of the
flower. There are flower books compiled by
colour of flower, which is helpful…if only the
damn flowers would stop having so many
variants. As Mendel found out (the monk who
worked out the first principles of genetics from
messing about with plants) sweet peas are good
at coming up with a ludicrous variety of colours,
coils, and types. And they are not the only ones.
My book of Mediterranean flowers is much more
sophisticated. It has a sort of map to help you
identify the plant family, genus, species and
subspecies, then lists the page numbers you'll
find the final flower on. It has a list of technical
terms at the back to make sure you know your
rhizome (a creeping underground stem) from
your runner (a 'stolon' that grows above ground),
and your calyx (the outermost 'whorl' of a
flower) from your corolla (the innermost 'whorl'
of a flower). It also uses the word “usually”
rather a lot: “usually mainly pink” or “usually
this plant is listed as Euphorbia, but this time we
thought we'd try the old English name of
Spurge” or “this orchid is usually variable and
has at least 3 subspecies…some of which some
authors treat as separate species”
Amazingly this book even recommends a
botanist kit, including a sophisticated camera, a
hand lens for magnification, pen and notebook
and envelopes for storing snipped off samples.
Now, generally knowing your plants is seen as
knowing something about the countryside –
acceptably interesting rather than too nerdy (see
the reference to train spotting, above), – but this
is definitely a step too far. I just want the
flower's name, damn it!
I recommend cheating. Get an idea of some of
the 'families' – things that grow from bulbs are
separate from, say, shrubs with pretty flowers
with petals. And then – scan through the
photographs in your preferred book to see if you
can spot your flower. It usually comes close
enough!
If you prefer a challenge see if you can find
some Thapsia Villosa, some Tassel Hyacinth,
some Borage and some Helicrysum Italicum!
And then forget it all and go for a walk. These
fantastic plants will soon be withering away to
nothing in the heat. Right now a walk in the
country is like walking into an impressionist
painting. With or without the names they are
beautiful. Looking through the rusty grill of an
old fence at a tiny meadow thick with daisies,
poppies, wild pea and columbine I said it looked
like something out of a film. “No,” replied my
companion, “It looks like paradise.”
Wild for WildflowersWild for Wildflowers
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House MartinsProperty Care and Management
Services
Let us look after your propertywhilst you are not in Spain
* Holiday change-over * Regular Cleaning * Laundry * Pool Cleaning * Gardening
* Property Maintenance* 24hr Emergency call out * Security Checks
Tel: 44 (0)845 004 1041 Mob: +34 692 408 306www.housemartins.es
+
ouse Martins is an established
'Competa' based Company and has been Hmanaging holiday home properties for
our clients for a number of years. We pride
ourselves on our professional and reliable
service and take great satisfaction in providing
the ''Personal Touch' . We recognise that your
holiday home is a huge investment and it is
essential that it is managed with care and
attention.
RENTING YOUR PROPERTY
Property Owners decide to rent out their
properties for many reasons but for whatever
reason, the one question most frequently asked
is which type of property offers the best return
in terms of rentals – and the simple answer to
this is the one that is maintained to the highest
specification at all times and which is furnished
and equipped with every possible convenience.
To enjoy the best possible rental income from
your property, it is essential that it is kept in
pristine condition, 'well presented' both inside
and out and in return you will be delighted to
welcome back returning guest's
WE DON'T JUST MANAGE YOUR INVESTMENT – WE CARE FOR YOUR
PROPERTY
Rental Services - We also provide the following
!Holiday Changeovers
!Laundry Service
!Weekly Pool Maintenance
!Meet & Greet Service
!Welcome Grocery Packs
!Cot & High Chair Hire
!24hr Emergency Number
!Key Holding Service
!Supply New Bedding & Towels
!Garden Maintenance
!Building/Plumbing/Electrical Work
!Interior/Exterior Painting
!Pool Heating
!Pool Covers (Solar & Winter)
!Pool Rollers
!Septic Tank Odour Filters!
For full detailed information on our services and
rates please contact Christine or Malcolm
Tel: 0034 692 408 306 & 657 483 270
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Industrialzone LA MATA, 29700 Velez-Malaga, Tel. 952 50 25 27 – Fax 952 55 85 98 Mobile: 609 88 50 96 Web: juanverdun.com E-Mail: [email protected]
S.L
Juan VerdúnDiscotecaSeventy
UrbanizatiónLa Màta
Plus
Lidl
Vélez-Málaga Avda, Juan Carlos I Torre del Mar
Official Manufacturer of UPVC-WINDOWS
- UPVC-WINDOWS and DOORS- BALCONY SYSTEMS- CONSERVATORIES- GLASS CURTAINS
Ask for free consultation and estimate or come and visit our showroom. English speaking people will advise you!
Please call in for more information Tel: 952 55 37 01
Paella every Sunday
Coffee & Cake
We are pleased toannounce this will now be an
ongoing offer for theforeseeable future
Only 2.00€(Every Afternoon)
La
CÓMPETAPlaza Almijara, 6
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DESIGN & MANUFACTURING OF
ORNATE IRONWORK. WINDOWS & DOORS
DESIGN & MANUFACTURING OF
ORNATE IRONWORK, WINDOWS & DOORS
Art, Design & Quality
Glass Workshop, Windows,
Doors, Shower Cubicles, Glass Curtains
Fly Screens, Garage Doors,
Automatic Controls
Glass Workshop, Windows,
Doors, Shower Cubicles, Glass Curtains
Fly Screens, Garage Doors,
Automatic Controls
Excavation and TransportBuilding MaterialsSkip Service (Delivery and Collection)
Bathroom Furniture and AccessoriesFloor and Wall TilesConstruction Tools & IronmongersMetal & Aluminium CarpentryFirewood Deliveries
CARRETERA DE TORROX KM 0.400 CÓMPETATELEFONO Y FAX: 952 51 61 49 MOVIL:656 60 75 21 EMAIL:[email protected]
Local natural stone for sale
free adhesivewith all
tiles purchased
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Across
1. Rescued (5)3. Schemes (5)6. Lower jaw (4)7. Chinese labourer (6)9. Bloodsucking worm (5)10. Rude dwellings (4)11. Admiration (3)13. Is not (4)15. Land along the edge of a sea (5)18. Pressed (6)19. Pre Easter season (4)20. Shouts (5)
Quick Crossword
Down 1. Largest island in the Mediterranean (6)2. Communication medium (5)3. Foretell (8)4. Young owl (5)5. Goes to law (4)8. Breaks (8)12. Zone (6)14. Ruin (5)16. Musical drama (5)17. Greasy (4)
The Pub Quiz on (pg84)
1. Sandwiches. 2. Alcohol (Arabic al-kuhl). 3. Wine bottles. For example Jeroboam (3l) king of Isreal, Rehoboam (4.5 l) King of Juda, Salmanazar (9 l) king of Assyria, Nebukadnezar (15 l) king of Babylon. 4. Germany. In the Hollertau region of Bayern (Bavaria). 5. Med Met, Honey wine or honey beer. 6. A Robbie Burns. 7. Homer Simpson. 8. "We havent had that spirit here since 1969". 9. The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth. 10. Canada. Canadians consume 3 times as many doughnuts per capita as Americans. 11. Durian.
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“General reforms and renovations, retaining walls and driveways. Woodwork a speciality including gazebos,terrace shading and kitchens. Decorative brickwork and tiling, plastering and all aspects of electrical and plumbing work. Swimming pools and
repairs. Maintenance for property rentals."
All works large and small undertaken. For a free quotation or more information
please call Steve
[email protected]: 655067466
CONSTRUCTIONS STEVE SMITH
A small dedicated company living and working in the area for eleven years offering
the following services.
MUSEO del VINO
Restaurante Asador
Specialist in: Home made food, Braised Meat and Roast Piglet
At the heart of the 'wine route' in Competa is the 'wine museum'. Decorated with Andalusian charm, it has recovered
the warm, friendly ambience of the wine cellars with its braced arches, brick columns and seasoned wood. Along with
the delicious muscatel wines, dry, sweet, young and mature, made from the Rome variety of muscatel grapes, the local
gastronomy includes the best cooked meat and sausages in the district, black puddings, pork loin, chorizo sausage,
which you can buy together with other typical products like honey, raising, figs, olive oil, ceramics and rugs, in the
'wine museum' ..... A charming place.
Tlf: 952 553 314Calle Constitución, Cómpeta, Málaga
Menu del dia (3 courses) €7.50 1pm - 5pm Served Tuesday-FridayAll new customers: come and introduce yourself to Pepe the owner for your free glass of local wine!
Live Music Every Friday
Acoustic RootsFri 11th May
Phone: 951 321 446 / 616 264 067
Before & After - Refurbished Headlights
Have your headlights gone
opaque or yellow ?This is
now an ITV FAILURE.
Have them professionally
re-furbished to like new.
Get your aircon and
headlights done together at
a special price.
www.autocoolspain.com Specialist CAR
aircon service
and repair.
Don't wait till it
stops working.
Call today.
Both services fully mobile
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Search Word Translation
Sopa de LetrasSearch & Learn with the very first “Sopa de Letras” in the Axarquia!
The Spanish Coffee BreakAround the home
Around the home
FittingsAir conditioningCarpetTiling (walls)AsbestosBuilding extensionsAerialCar parkTreesArchitectStreamelevatorFlat/roofTilesBalconyBathNeighbourhoodTerracotta
AccesoriosAire
acondicionadoAlfombraAlicatadoAmiante
AnexosAntena
AparcamientoArboles
ArquitectoArroyo
AscensorAzota
AzulejosBalconBanera Barrio
Barro cocido
RubbishGood locationCellar WoodsDIYWater heaterHeatingStreetGutter (on roof)CarpenterLawnCeilingNailKitchenFitted kitchenKitchen - dinerDining roomBuilding
Basura
Bien situadoBodegaBosque
BricolageCaldera
CalefaccionCalle
CanaletaCarpintero
Cesped CieloClavo
CocinaCocina Americana
Cocina comedorComedor
Construccion
ConstructorCuarto
Cuarto de banoDependencia
Deposito de aguaDesvan/altillo
DireccionDormitorio
DuchaEdificio
Electrodomesticos
EnchufeEntrado
EscalaraEstabloEstado
Estancia
BuilderRoomBathroomOutbuildingsWater tankAttic/loftAddressBedroomShowerBuildingDomestic appliancesElectric socketEntranceLadderStableConditionRoom
AccesoriosAlfombraAlicatadoAmiante
AnexosAntena
AparcamientoArboles
ArquitectoArroyo
AscensorAzota
AzulejosBalconBanera Barrio
BasuraBodegaBosque
BricolageCaldera
CalefaccionCalle
CanaletaCarpintero
Cesped CieloClavo
Cocina
FittingsCarpetTiling (walls)AsbestosBuilding extensionsAerialCar parkTreesArchitectStreamElevatorFlat/roofTilesBalconyBathNeighbourhoodRubbishCellar WoodsDIYWater heaterHeatingStreetGutter (on roof)CarpenterLawnCeilingNailKitchen
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THE DOG HOUSEWhile you are away on holiday or a weekend break, your dogs live in our house alongside our dog
Large enclosed play area
Lots of country walks
Pet collection & Delivery service
Vet Services - On Call
Gourmet Meals if Required
“Only the best for your pal”
Ex- cat & dog airlines.ukRecommended Refs Available
Ring: Phil (mob) 649 079 321email: [email protected]
Comares / Benamargosa
Bar
La PeñaSpecialising in Traditional Spanish CuisineRestaurante
Avda. Paseo Turbilla, S/NTel: 952 553 084 Árchez Málaga
Special Menu
Closed on Mondays
Changing Weekly
2 Course
Meal
Only 9€
PC COMPETA
[email protected] Tel: 95 251 68 84 - Mov: 659 10 91 68Tel: 95 255 38 07 - Mov: 660 51 01 34
Av. de la Constitución, No.31 - Bajo. C.P. 29754 Cómpeta - (Next door to Todo Papel)
PC & laptop sales and repair, upgrades, networking and maintenance
Games consoles repaired also games sold for, PS2, PS3,WII,XBOX SLIM/FAT & PSPGraphic design, Web marketing & publishing
Café Bar “El Despacho De Fernan”
C/Rampa. Edif. Ayunatamiento, No.1Competa, Malaga Tel: 952 553 518
(Behind the Town hall)
Open Mon - Sat (Closed Sundays)9.00am - late
Drinks, Snacks & Full Menu
www.barfernan.es [email protected]
La Esquina de MiguelBreakfast,tapas & meals
Quiet terrace
Plaza Axarquia, Cómpeta Tel: 952 51 67 54
Sudoku ChallengeA true Sudoku Master can complete the puzzles below in less than fifteen minutes!
Level: Easy Level: Intermediate
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UK DELIVERIESDoor to door service
We also take pets
ONLY PAY FOR 1 WAY. WE GO TO THE UK EVERY 2 WEEKS
Telephone 951247240 or 608091660
UK DELIVERIES
Email [email protected]: www.nerjasofas.com
Trading on the Costa for over 6 years
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Grapevine Bargain AdsPhoto adverts only 15 Euro per month
Text adverts (max 30 words) 5 Euros for 2 monthsPayment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month
Quirumed Vibration plate for sale 100€
Total-body workout in as little as 20 minutes
Tel. 620818582
2X HIGH CHAIRS €15 Each2X BUGGIES €20 Each2X CARSEATS €20 EachExcellent condition - bought from toysrusGood MakesArchez: Tel 952 553 282 or 606 246 902
HP DESKJET F300 ALL IN ONE PRINTERhp printer and scanner in very good condition colour and black ink new, disc €30 (canillas de albaida)tel 685878506
CHILDS DOLLS 3 WHEEL PUSHCHAIR, baby seat, doll and accessories - €15Competa: Tel 95255375 or 628069703
Golf ClubsCavity Back Irons Graphite Shaft 4-SW+Putter+Bag-100 EurosTaylormade R7 Driver Regular Flex 10.5 Deg Draw Model75 EurosPing K15 Hybrid Regular Flex Mint Condition 100 EurosCallaway X Series Wedge 56Deg Mint Condition75 EurosCall Archez 635 150 361
2003 VolkswagenBora 1.9 TDI STService History,Manual, right hand drive(Spanish Plates)Powerful and 60MPG€4500CompetaTel: 606 605 686
SUZUKI Grand Vitara V6Low milage for year. Completed 1st inspection for changeover to Spanish plates & certificate obtained. New spanish headlights & rearlights. Has towbar, 5doors r/hand drive.Great condition.TAX & MOT to end April. 1900.euros . Torrox area.
Tel:657 482 813
Quirumed Vibration Plate only €100, 4 star Marynen freezer €50, Television AKAI €30, LG Computer €70, Gas Barbeque €20Pictures of all items available. Tel:620818582
NIKON D5000 CAMERA & LENS (16-85mm focus 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED Lens)€790.00Competa:Tel 633 897 499
NIKON D5000 BOOK, 2nd Battery, Charger,Camera Bag & accessories €30.00Competa:Tel 633 897 499
Dethleff Esprit Motorhome. 4 berth, large rear garage for storage. Spanish plated L/hand drive.1999. Great condition, Taxed,& ITV to April 2012. Hot/cold water storage.Gas heating, 3 way fridge.Cruise control fitted last year. Selling due to upgrade. 16,000 euros. Tel:657 482 813
PGO Bugrider 250 fully road legal, 1 owner, New Oct 2008only 992 kmsclocked, great off road & powerful, €3,950 Tel: 952553386
Mitsubishi Sport - DieselVery good conditionRegistered Nov 2002ITV until Nov 20125000€Tel. 952553375 or 628069703
A delightful south facing modern villa with 2 bedrooms, 2 en suite bathrooms and a separate cloakroom/wc in a superb elevated position up in the hills above the village of Arenas.
Sunset Properties - 618 295 063Va6-7492 beds, 2 baths100m2Swimming pool 4.5 x 3mPrice 175,000€
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Arenas
ELECTRIC WATER HEATER THERMOR 80 LITRENEW WITH GUARANTEE COST 146 EUROS- 95 EUROSCONTACT [email protected]
Grapevine Bargain AdsPhoto adverts only 15 Euro per month
Text adverts (max 30 words) 5 Euros for 2 monthsPayment in advance only- ads must be received by 17th of the month
Wanted
Furnished townhouse in Sayalonga for rent. Double bedroom, sitting room, shower room, kitchen, terrace with wonderful views. 300 euros pcm plus bills. More info call 605 598959.
4x4 Wanted LHD Spanish Plated Freelander, RAV 4, Honda, Suzuki etc. Can Part Exchange Mint 2008 Sept, LHD Fiesta TDCI, White 24k K/M. Details to Paul at [email protected]
CAR FOR SALE 1997 Fiat Brava 1.4 Spanish reg 138,000km. Good runner. 12 month MOT. Only 550€ o.n.o.952 55 61 62 / 657 10 42 82
"Wanted English speaking host families. Wanted for Spanish students (children or adults) who want to improve their English. From 1 to 3 weeks. Anytime or during summer. We pay 100 € per week. Please, contact: [email protected] or 630738504
NEW, OLD AND ARTISAN Well established market at Puente don Manuel looking for a few more stalls for Friday morning market. NO PITCH FEE during February !!! For details ring Karen on 674526968.
PENTHOUSE OR SEMIDETACHED HOUSE on the coast, first beach line Part-Exchange with 3 Bed Villa + Poolemail: [email protected] MOTOR HOME in good condition with Spanish platesemail: [email protected]
LODGINGS WANTED. Soon to be homeless. I offer in exchange for lodgings Domestic chores: Cleaning, cooking, gardening, shopping, driving, DIY etc. I am young 63 year old male, lived in the area for 14 plus years, and believe i am quite good company. Able to contribute to food.Contact John Reeder 952557822 or 663530276.
Wanted person to share coast and use of a very nice natured horse, ( not expensive) Competa campo, must be an animal lover and have respect for animals Tel 618828580
Spacious Ground Floor 2 bed 2 bath apartment to rent in El Morche Overlooking courtyard gardens to the sea. Large lounge 29m2 with patio doors to terrace. Fitted kitchen. Private parking underneath. 50m to the beach. Furnished or unfurnished. 500 euros month + bills. Tel: 628905940 or email [email protected]
Restaurante Cantueso requires summer season front of house staff.Good knowledge of Spanish essential.Please call Nicky: 699 946 213
FOR RENT DETACHED BUNGALOW 3 double bedrooms bathroom with jacuzzi bath and seperate shower. fully fited kitchen, lounge/ diner. 5 minutes walk into Sedella
450 euros per monthTel: 659652791
HOUSEMOVING SALE at villa near A-7 Autovia. Over 70 items, many nearly-new: three sofas, furniture, storage cupboards, rugs, kitchen and household appliances, computer bits, portable air-conditioner, garden, building and workshop tools and machines (even a Belle cement mixer!). All at silly prices to clear urgently before we move. Can email illustrated list and directions. [email protected].
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•May 2012 Horoscopes• Y
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our outlook in life seems to be going through a
complete transformation as lessons that you had at your home are giving you a lot of food for thought
ARIES 20th March - 19th April
The spotlight for you this month is on your area of
marriage and partnerships. Your thoughts are very much absorbed with this area. Past experiences will come to mind
GEMINI
Your sense of reality in regards to your
responsibilities is very much veiled by unrealistic expectations and this is affecting your relationship with your partner.
LEO
Your area of communication is in the
forefront this month. News concerning your personal resources could come from afar and this could present difficulties
LIBRA
The future will be bringing more learning experiences
that will assist you in growing as a better human being. Your area of personal resources seems to be a little vague for you.
SAGITTARIUS 22th November - 21st December
Any investment or speculation that you have
done in the past seems to be in a very vague mode now but what you have learned and are learning will bring you the reward that you deserve.
AQUARIUS
Your area of shared resources is in the
spotlight for you this month. There are many slow changes in this area that are being felt by you more and more as time goes by.
TAURUS
Your work area is very much in the picture this
month. Lots of communication will take place in this area. Your past performance is being reviewed.
CANCER
Some tension at the work place should be handled in
a pleasant and constructive manner. Unexpected circumstances seem to be surrounding this in a favorable way
VIRGO 23rd August - 22th September
Your area of personal income and resources is
accentuated this month. You could be coming across in your personal communication in a very charming way concerning this area.
SCORPIO 23rd October - 21st November
The spotlight for you this month is on your area of
behind the scenes activities. Lessons that have come to you in a slow manner are being beneficial for you and your mate or partner.
CAPRICORN 22th December - 19th January
A trip of a short duration could be on the agenda for
you and this will be of a very pleasant nature. You could be repeating an experience with a friend that you had in the past.
PISCES
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www.competaart.comTel: 952 55 34 64
Michael ’s Upholstery11 Calle del CarmenCompeta
To advertise call 637 028 873The Grapevine80
LICORERIA Y VINOTECA GALIATEL: 633304326 / 679464181
AVD DE LA CONSTITUCION, 19, CÓMPETA, MALAGA
Carlsberg, Magners, Coronita, Heinekin & Victoria
Off LicenseA great selection of International beers,
wines (Rioja’s, Ruedas & Ribera del Duero), spirits & soft drinks.
If we don't stock it, we can order it!
Todo PapelWe are here
Café CompetaCarpark
Best prices in Cómpeta
S.A.ShawGROUND CLEARANCE SERVICES
TELEPHONE: Simon 686 650 138All Prices Guaranteed
S.A.ShawGROUND CLEARANCE SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL STRIMMING
& BRUSH CUTTINGNon Use of Chemicals
.
TREE FELLING AND POLLARDINGAll waste removed and disposed of.
.
IRRIGATION SYSTEMS & DRAINAGE
PERGODAS, SHADED AREAS & FENCING
Supplied and Fitted.
RETAINING WALLS & LAND TERRACING
.
CONCRETE FOOTINGS & DRIVEWAYS .
LARGE & SMALL JCB with Qualified Driver
TELEPHONE: Simon 686 650 138All Prices Guaranteed
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Tin TinHair and Beauty Salon
Salon de Belleza
Nueva villa de Cómpeta (Just behind Café Cómpeta)
Tel: 952 516 416
English, Danish & Spanish
Mon-Wed -Fri 10.00-13.30 & 17.00-20.00
Tue & Thu 9.30 - 1.30
Sat 10.00 - 14.00
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. Tin Tin IS the place where you can go and have a full day of
beauty treatment: Perm, colouring, hi and low light,
wash & set also cuts for men and children, Acrylic nails, manicure, pedicure, facials,
waxing, colouring eyelashes & eyebrows, make up & massage
Separate to our Main Construction Office we have a warehouse for the sale of second hand furniture, and some of this months offers are;
CONSTRUCCIONES S. CHAVOS S.LAvda. Constitución 33 , 29754 Cómpeta, Má[email protected] or [email protected]
:952 553 807:660 510 134
:952 553 678:690 846 376
New Stock Every Month
House Clearances Arranged -
We will Collect
Leather Sofa & 2 Chairs 350€
Display Unit 80€
2 Complete Single Beds 130€ Each
Motorbike 450€
Plant Holder 10€
The Grapevine82 To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873
"What would you like?" says the barman.
"What would I like?" says Bob. "A bigger house, more money and a more attractive wife."
"No," says the barman, patiently. "I meant what do you want?"
"To win the lottery, for my mother-in-law to die and for my child to be born healthy!"
"What's it to be?" says the barman, less patiently.
"A boy or a girl, I don't care."
"You misunderstand me," says the barman, impatiently, “I only asked what you want to drink."
"Oh," says Bob, "I see. Why didn't you say so? What have you got?"
"Nothing at all," says the barman. "I'm perfectly healthy.”
�Venetian blinds, canopies, fly-screens, beaded curtains.�Aluminium & PVC Windows, doors,
�Sun lounges, extensions, Security doors �Shower screens & curtains
�Lamps, lampshades, wall lights, strip lighting-wide range�Picture/poster/photo frames & framing service. Laminating
�Glass (clear, tinted, textured) cut to size
Avda. La Constitucion 2, CompetaTel: 952 516 397 / 952 553 450Mobile: 658 847 421Email: [email protected]
PERSIANASSUPPLY & FITTING
José Luis
JESUSA Sunday school teacher is concerned that his students might be a little confused about Jesus, so he asks his class, "Where is Jesus today?"
Steven raises his hand and says, "He's in Heaven."
Mary answers, "He's in my heart."
Little Johnny waves his hand furiously and blurts out, "He's in our bathroom!"
The surprised teacher asks Little Johnny how he knows this.
"Well," Little Johnny says, "every morning, my father gets up, bangs on the bathroom door and yells 'Jesus Christ, are you still in there?
A policeman pulled me over last night."Do you know why I've stopped you, sir?" he asked.I said, "Yes, you saw me talking on my mobile phone.""That's right" he said, "Are you insured?"I said, "I don't know to be honest, you'll have to ask Movistar.”
Jason- via FacebookTHE POLICE
THE PARROT
THE BARMAN
Sarah Jenni -Salares
I'm really worried about my Parrot.He keeps saying, "I can't go on, I hate my life".
My room-mate's too selfish to notice. He's always crying.
Sarah Jenni -Salares
Sarah Jenni -Salares
My girlfriend dumped me the other day, she said she thought I was seeming someone else.Funny thing is, my wifes been saying the same thing for years.
Jason- via Facebook
THE GIRLFRIEND
I left my car in a car park the other day, when I came back to it the bumper and rear lights were all smashed up. Then I found this note under the wiper. It said:
I just accidentally reversed into your car.Quite a few people saw me do it.They think I'm leaving my name and details.Well, I'm not.
Jason- via Facebook
THE CRASH
To advertise call 637 028 873 The Grapevine 83
Fully legal & registered
Mini Excavator with certified operator.Land clearance,
Terracing, levelling etc.
Over 25 Years experience for a personal service please
CONTACT KEN ON
Ken the digger man
Professional small team giving a personal service.
All our works are guaranteed.
Many satisfied customers, References are available
952 516 218/ 660 792 282
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Country MarketLos Jardines del Trapiche
Junction 272 onto the a356, Velez Malaga Turn off at el cruce towards benamargosa and we are
just before the private airport
For an extremely organized fun day out, join us here at our indoor
outdoor market. Lots of variation stalls to browse around, and a
beautiful seating area for coffees teas, with hotdogs and bacon butties
etc available at the outside barCall Anita 627877164 or Chrissie 617811030 for more information
Web page www. countrymarketspain.com
Every Tuesday 9.30am - 1.30pm
Your holiday let /rental air conditioning eating away at
your electric bill making your hair stand up on end!
Sparkinspain
Coin meter fitted just for this purpose.
Tel: 951 242 449Mov: 666 707 297 www.english-electrician-nerja.com
Colin Jeffrey
To advertise 637 028 873The Grapevine84
See Page 70 for Answers
1. Muffuletta, Baros Luca, Croque monsieur, Veda pav, Dagwood and Shawarma are all examples of what?
2. The name of which liquid loosely translated means 'the finest' or 'the best'?
3. What are often named after ancient middle eastern kings?
4. One quarter of all the hops in the world are grown in which country?
5. What did the Celts call the drink of the gods?
6. Some cocktails are poetic. What do you get if you replace the whisky in a Rob Roy with Drambuie?
7. Who said, "no function beer well without"?
8. What is the captains reply in the song Hotel California to the wine request?
9. What is 'arachibutyrophobia'?
10. Which country consumes, per capita, the most donuts per year?
11. Which South-East Asian fruit's smell reminds people, to put it mildly, of various stages of decay ?
All major credit cards accepted
Monday - Friday 09.30 - 14.00hrs (by appointments)
Ian Pett Dental CareEdif. Al Zabel, Local 7
Cruce de Periana29713 Alcaucin
Málaga
Email [email protected]
Mobile (Spain) + 34 691 700 587 (Spain) + 34 951 139 287
Location
Five Star Dental Care You Can Trust
Clinic Opening Hours
Puente Don Manuel
Ongoing Special Offer!A FREE oral health assessment in
association with a full Scale and Polish for 35 Euros. This is in recognition by scientists that proper dental hygiene
should reduce the risk of atherosclerosis, strokes and heart disease. Please call us
to chat about this offer or any oral hygiene concerns with our hygienist
Rosie or to make an appointment.
Tel: 951 139 287 / 691 700 587
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Stone walling, patios, tiling and general building
Tel: 650563872English/Spanish speaking
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€9 per hour
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Avenida Torrox, 4 Cómpeta,
MálagaTel: 952 516 395
651 309 684
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GROUPS OR ONE TO ONEALL LEVELS
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Bespoke: Windows-Doors-Wardrobes-Kitchens.
CARPENTER-JOINER City&Guilds 25yrs exp. - 10yrs in Spain.
Martin 618295009
All aspects of carpentry.
Electricians
Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282
Fully qualifiedAll work undertaken
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Seamstress & Soft FurnishingsLizzy Reilly - Tel: 952 55 35 75 Mob: 651 472 952
20 Years Experience Professional Machines English & Spanish Spoken
Collection & Delivery Fixed quotes given on all jobs
Dressmaking, Alterations from zips & hems to remodelling clothes
Loose Covers, Curtains & Cushion Covers
To advertise call 637 028 873The Grapevine86
Local NewsWHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREAWHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR AREA
AXARQUIA THERAPISTS GROUP
The next meeting of the FHT
Axarquia Therapists Group
will be held on Wednesday
30th May at the Camping Bar
Restaurant, Vinuela at 7.30pm,
when Jean Gilhead will be
presenting a talk on Feng Shui.
Sometimes called 'acupuncture
for rooms', the ancient oriental
system of Feng Shui is a way
of harmonising and balancing
the energy within our homes
and workspaces. As much as
coaching is a tool that helps us
reach our goals, Feng Shui is a
tool that helps clarify them.
Using Feng Shui, we can
improve our relationships with
family and friends, enhance
our finances, find romance
and discover our true path in
life. Jean has been studying,
practising and teaching
Western/Intuitive Feng Shui
for over 25 years in London,
Barcelona and Andalucia. All
are welcome to join us for this
interesting subject and further
details can be obtained from
either Jenny or Jean,
951321613 or 633759988
951893091.
SCRUFFS 2012
Scruffs 2012 will be held at
The Pavo Real Saturday on
May 12th. Registration for
dogs starts at 1pm and the
show begins at 2pm. This
year's categories are listed
below. It costs €3 to enter one
category, €6 to enter two, €9 to
enter three and €10 to enter
four or more categories.
Competition Categories
Best pedigree dog over one
year.
Best pedigree bitch over one
year.
Best non-pedigree dog over
one year.
Best non-pedigree bitch over
one year.
Best pedigree under one year
Best non-pedigree under one
year.
Best fancy dress (dog and
owner).
Best six legs (dog and owner).
Best child handler and dog
(children under 12).
Best rescue dog (pedigree/non
-pedigree).
Best rescue bitch.
(pedigree/non-pedigree).
Dog the judges want to take
home
All winners will be entered
into the final category, Best of
Show.
There will also be a barbecue,
raffle, tombola, face-painting,
stalls and lots more!
MEDIEVAL MARKET COMARES
The Town Hall and tourism
group in Comares are holding
a Medieval Market on the
18th and 19th May 2012. The
Market will be in the
beautiful main square. There
will be a variety of craft,
clothing, food stalls etc.,
Many participants will be in
medieval costume.
There will also be
entertainment for all ages.
The market will run from 12
noon until late on each day.
All are welcome to come and
enjoy the market and events
in this beautiful village.
For more information contact
Linda Coughlan on
952 509 301
Local News
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873 The Grapevine 87
COMPETA CUDECA CANCER CARE SUPPORT GROUP
Next Meeting; Thursday 17
May
Your local Cudeca Cancer Care
Support Group now meets on a
monthly basis here in Competa.
So if you or your family are
living with cancer, you are very
welcome to come along and
join us. This help is
irrespective of where you are
being treated either through
the Spanish Health System or
privately.
Please contact me; Cindy Jones
665156467 or email
[email protected] AXARQUIA GARDEN CLUB Next meeting; Tuesday 8th
May.
Visiting a member's Nerja
urbanisation garden. This
small informal group meet on
the second Tuesday of each
month to share gardening
information and advice, talks,
garden visits and much more.
For more information, please
contact Carol Starr; 660944879
or email
ONE VOICE
'One Voice' the Competa based
choir will be performing a
programme of some of their
favourite pieces at the
Alberdini on May 23rd at
8:00pm. It will be a varied and
entertaining evening and items
will range from the world of
opera, stage musicals and light
popular, including two Spanish
songs.
ONE VICTIM REMAINS IN INTENSIVE CARE AS MORE WITNESSES REPORTS SPEAK OF NERJA SHOOTING
The man who was shot in the
neck in Nerja on Monday 16th
April remains in intensive care
in the Carlos Haya Hospital in
Málaga. He remains in a
serious condition. The other
two victims of the shootings
which took place in the
Barriada de Los Poetas in the
Nerja at 6pm also continue in
hospital but at the District
Hospital in Vélez-Málaga. One
man was operated on a chest
injury and is now on the ward
making favourable progress,
while the youngster who was
shot in the ankle is in the
trauma unit.
Two of the victims are from
Nerja aged 31 and 25 and one
from Torrox aged 31.
LOCAL GIGS
The Dixie Swing Band,
Sunday Roast - Every Sunday - 2pm - 6 pm. The Boatyard Bar - PlayaPlayazo - NerjaTel. 659 778 105
Acoustic Roots
Saturday May 5Private Party, Competa.
Friday May 11th Museo del Vino, Competa, To book a table call 952 553314 or just call in for a drink.
Friday May 25th: Restaurante La Plaza, Canillas de Albaida.To book a table call 952 553254/609 167127 or just call in for a drink.
Saturday May 26thPlaza Almijara (Main Square) Competa: to book a table call La Casona on 952 553701, Pericos on 952 553739 or La Cantina on 658 338166.
Geoff Murrell
Friday May 4th Restaurante El Pino, Torrox Park. To book call 952 967 063
Saturday May 12th 'Songs from the Shows' special, at Los Amigos, Torrox Park.
Friday May 25th Museo del Vino, Competa. To book call 952 553 314
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873The Grapevine88
Canillas de AceitunoTel: 952 518 250
Cómpeta Calle San AntonioTel: 951 289 791
Salares Tel: 952 508 906
Sayalonga Tel : 952 552 404
Sedella Tel: 952 508 858
Nerja Tel: 952 523 131
Salobrena Tel: 958 829 332
Torre del MarTel: 952 542 396
Canillas de Aceituno Tel: 952 518 000 Tel: 952 518 002
Cómpeta Tel: 605 276 302
Canillas de Albaida Tel: 952 558 321
Nerja Tel: 952 521 545
Torrox PuebloTel: 952 539 828
Torrox CostaTel: 952 538 115
Velez MalagaTel: 952 549 238
Torre del MarTel: 952 965 546
Emergencies 112
Cómpeta Tel: 952 553 685Nerja Tel: 952 521 531Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 206Torre del MarTel: 952 541 104
Sponsored by:
Doctors
Frigiliana 952 533 231Malaga 952 327 950Motril 958 600 164
General Enquires Tel: 1004Speaking Clock Tel : 093Line Faults Tel: 1002Directory Enquires Tel: 025
Granada Airport Tel: 958 245 200Malaga Airport
Tel: 952 048 804
Nerja – Malaga06.30L, 07.30, 08.30D, 08.55, 10.10D, 11.10, 11.55D, 12.40, 13.40, 14.55, 16.10, 17.10, 18.10D, 18.40, 19.40, 20.40, 21.15, 21.45D
Malaga – Nerja07.00, 08.15L, 09.15, 10.30, 11.00D, 11.45D, 12.30D, 13.00, 14.15, 15.15, 16.30, 17.30, 18.45, 19.30D, 20.15, 20.45D, 21.30D, 23.00
Nerja – Granada06.30L, 09.45, 14.30, 15.45, 16.30, 19.15
Granada – Nerja07.00, 09.00, 10.00, 13.00, 16.00, 17.30L, 20.00
Nerja – Sevilla07.30D, 16.30, 02.00
Sevilla – Nerja07.00, 18.00D, 24,00
Canillas de Albaida - Competa-Sayalonga - MalagaMon-Fri Departs Canillas de Albaida7.00 - 9.30 - 15.30
For Competa add 5 minutesFor Sayalonga add 20 minutes
L= Mon – Sat • D= Direct
Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010Velez Malaga Tel: 952 541 104Frigiliana Tel: 952 533 002Almunecar Tel: 958 631 125Motril Tel: 958 823 591Maro Tel: 952 529 024
Alcaucin Tel: 952 510 002
Archez Tel: 952 553 159
Canillas de Albaida. Tel: 952 553 006
Canillas de Aceituno, Tel: 952 518 002
Cómpeta, Tel: 952 516 006 952 516 025
Periana Tel: 952 536 016
Rio Gordo Tel: 952 732 154
Sayalonga Tel: 952 535 021
Salares Tel: 952 508 903
Sedella Tel: 952 508 839
Torre del MarTel: 952 540 471
Torrox Costa Tel: 952 538 010
Velez Malaga Tel: 952 559 100
Vinuela Tel: 952 519 002
Frigiliana Tel: 952 533 122
La HerraduraTel: 958 827 794
Nerja Tel: 952 548 430
Torrox PuebloTel: 952 538 200
Cómpeta
Franquelo: 952 553 535El Mellizo: 952 516 056Maximo: 952 516 199Cesáreo: 952 516 205
Sayalonga
Ramiro: 952 535 029Velez Malaga 952 540 016Almunecar 958 630 017
Emergency Numbers
Emergency Services 112Ambulance 061Fire Brigade 080Guardia Civil 062
C NTACTS DIRECT RY
Municipal Police
Tourist Information
Town Halls
Taxi Ranks & Drivers
Bus Times
Airports
Telephone
To advertise call Helen on 637 028 873 The Grapevine 89
Nerja Clinica San Fernando (vet Expedito) 609 982 941
Torrox Village & Torrox Costa 608 45 42 70
La Herradura 625 233 778
Cómpeta & La Caleta: 657 582 225
Lake Vinuela Tel 888 888 888
st January 1 New Years DaythJanuary 6 Three Kings Day
thFebruary 28 Andalucia DaystMay 1 May Day
thAugust 15Virgin de la Asuncion
thOctober 12Dia de la Hispanidad
stNovember 1 All Saints daythDecember 6
Dia de la ConstitucionthDecember 8
Immaculate ConceptionthDecember 25 Christmas Day
Monday Torrox Costa Tuesday NerjaWednesday Algarrobo Costa, Rincon de la Victoria
ThursdayVelez- Malaga, Frigiliana, Torre del Mar
FridayAlmunecar, Frigliana, Sayalonga, La Herradura
SaturdayCómpeta, La Caleta de Velez
SundayNerja Car Boot Sale, Sayalonga
Sayolanga Municipal Market Mon- Fri 8.30am-2.30pm
Cómpeta
Catholic Sat 8.00pm &Sun Midday
Church of England Sundays 5.30pm
Torre del Mar
Lux Mundi Tel: 952 543 334
Evangelical ChurchTel: 952 532 825
Fellowship of the KingTel: 958 658 439
Anglican Church of Nerja & Almunecar Tel: 952 525 406
Austria Tel: 952 600 267
Belgium Tel: 952 399 907
Denmark Tel: 952 448 450
Finland Tel: 952 212 435
France Tel: 952 214 888
Germany Tel: 952 363 591
Ireland Tel: 952 475 108
Italy Tel: 952 306 150
Netherlands Tel: 913 537 500
Norway Tel: 952 210 331
Sweden Tel: 917 020 000
UK Tel: 952 352 300
USA Tel: 952 474 891
www.easyjet.com
www.bmibaby.com
www.ryanair.com
www.thompsonfly.com
www.flymonarch.com
www.flybe.com
www.xl.com
Global Radio 96.5 FM
Wave 96.0 FM
Coastline Radio 97.6 FM
Radio Sol Almijara 99.1 FM
Spectrum 105.5 FM
REM FM 104.8 FM
Church Services
Airlines National Holidays
HospitalsConsulates
Vets
English Radio Stations
Carlos Haya Tel: 951 290 000
Motril Tel: 958 603 506
Velez Malaga Tel: 951 067 000
Street Markets
Construcciones S. ChavosTel: 952 553 807
Construcciones SchmidTel 652 656 066
Steve Smith ConstructionTel: 655 067 466
Lee Talbot ConstructionTel: 659 324 586
Coastal Machinery SalesTel: 0044 755 276 1567Glo y PatTel: 952 51 61 49
Atanasio Díaz NavasTel: 952 55 32 23
Waynes DrainsTel: 657 862 628
Electromontajes Gaviana S.LTel: 952 55 38 07
Electrician - ColinTel: 951 242 449
Costa Cup CakesTel: 645 223 933
S. A. ShawTel: 686 650 138
Tin Tin HairdressersTel: 952 516 416
Competa DentistTel: 952 51 62 08
Cambridge 800 Weight PlanTel: 952 586 324
Hotel Restaurant AlberdiniTel: 952 51 62 94
TejeiroTel: 952 516 149
Competa ComputersTel: 617 979 364
Nerja SolutionsTel:
PC CompetaTel:
TecnicasTel: 952 52 95 38
Environmental SolutionsTel: 654 169 233
952527145
952 516 884
Accommodation Hairdressers
[email protected]: 616 022 734
hair and beauty
Electricians
Food Stores & Bakeries
Drains
Health & Beauty
Ian Pett Dental CarePuente Don Manuel
Tel: +34 691 700 587 Tel: +34 95 1139 287
Edif. Al-zabel, Local 7Cruce de Periana29713 AlcaucinMalaga
Canillas de Albaida, MalagaTel: 952 03 04 44 email: [email protected]
www.hotelfinca.com
Finca el CerrilloFinca el Cerrillo
Construction
Carpenters
www.redwell.esPhone: 952.539.742 Mobile: 606.423.869
Computers
General Practitioner Physiotherapy
Massage Acupuncture
Urology Vitamin and Mineral dificiencies testing
Colontherapy
Etioscan
Psychology Osteopathy
Gynaecology Medical Thermography
Iridology
Food allergies testing Pedicure
Nutritional coachingGym classes
Yoga ClassesCostemetic treatments
Paseo Marítimo, El Morche/Torrox Costa, 952 532 065 / 617 913 196,
www.centromarysalud.com [email protected]
Centro Mar y SaludDr. Bernadette Veeger - General Practitioner
Computer Serviceswww.deltapc.net
Mobile : 650 870 625 Email [email protected]
Advice Build Email Repair Upgrade Antivirus
Furniture Stores
Airconditioning / Heating
The Hair & Beauty Studio Cruce de Periana, Puente Don Manuel
Beauty TreatmentsPedicures - Manicures - Facials -
Hopi Ear Candles - Acrylic & Gel Nail Extensions - Eyelash Perming -
Aromatherapy Massage - Reiki - Waxing
Qualified Sports & Remedial Therapist
Unisex Hairdressers
Advanced Cosmetic Procedures & Electrolysis
Removal of Moles, Thread veins, Milia, Skin tags, Blood spots, Warts, Verrucas
and Age spots
For all enquires please call: 693 740 575
CALL NOW 952 967 015
Infrared Heating Outside for patiosbars, smoking areas - low running cost
infrared panels for inside, low cost, healthy - Stops mould and damp
[email protected]: 616 022 734
hair and beauty
Roger 648 025 901 Mike 606 246 902 Answerphone: 952 553 282
Electricians
Damp Control
Damp ControlProfessional control of all external &
internal dampness in your home/terraces etc. Please call 666 991 041 for advice & free survey without obligation.
Tel: 952 96 78 03www.malagaclima.com
Garden & Landscape
Talleres SimonTel: 609 823 137
Pro NeumaticosTel: 952 507 144
Asesoria AljarifeTel:952 516 600
UK DeliveriesTel: 951 247 240 / 608 091 660
IDE CocinaTel: 952 541 895
www.buggytours.netTel: 653 635 180
Nerja SolutionsTel: 952527145
Plumbers & Water Solutions
Kennels
Tel: 686 361 003
www.b-smart.es
Real Estate
Leisure, Hobbie & Gifts
Internet & Telephone
Solutions 4 U Tel: 952 55 38 07
Taurus Real Estate, Tel: 952 535 043
Country PropertiesTel: 952 516 178
Creative Property Marketingwww.creativepropertymarketing.com
Alberdini RestauranteTel: 661 188 466
La Casona - CómpetaTel: 952 55 37 01
Cantueso RestauranteTel: 699 946 213
El PilonTel: 952 553 512
Bar FernansTel: 952 553 792
Hotel Balcon Tel: 952 553 662
Taberna Teteria HierbabuenaTel: 639 263 310
Museo del vinoTel: 952 553 314
Taj Majal - Torrox CostaTel: 952 534 972
Bar DavidCompeta
Bar MiguelTel: 952 51 67 54
The Boatyard BarTel: 659 778 105
Intruder AlarmsTel: 648 025 901
Puffin Dive CentreAlways wanted to dive? Do it this Summer!
Learn to scuba dive in your pool or ours1 on 1 tuition
Must be under 75 years old!
www.puffin.org.uk+44 800 542 8181
Property Legal Advice
Solutions 4 UTel & Fax (00 34) 952 55 38 07 Mobile: (00 34) 660 51 01 34
www.solutions4u-competa.com
Tel: (+34) 620 914 104 Tel: (+34) 951 321 359
Removals Locksmiths
LOCKSMITH
Call Paul Tel: 664367511 – email: [email protected]
UK C&G Qualified, Callouts (24/7) and / or appointments
Kitchens
Tel: 951 239 888
CompetaTel: 608 658 108
email: [email protected]
www.horseriding-andalucia.com
Restaurants, Catering & Bars
Real Estate
Boarding kennels for cats and dogs
Wagtails
www.wagtails.esTel: Val 655 579 792 or Richard 645 659 935
Mechanics & Recovery
The GarageBIGTel: 952 528 961
35 Castillo alto,
poligono
industrial,
Nerja 29780
Jewellery Design
Xioma An exclusive collection 925° Silver
Karin Gabrielle Van CampJewellery Designer
Tel: 633 897 499 - [email protected]
www.inland-property.com Tel: ( 0034 ) 952 55 34 98
Security Systems
Nerja SolutionsTel: 952 527 145
Total Satellite InstallationsTel: 629 556 266
Licoreria y Vinoteca GaliaTel: 633 304 326El Bazar de Competa (health)Tel: 952 516 895
Delprado SolicitorsTel: 95 252 72 74
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CLINICA VETERINARIACÓMPETA
PUENTE DON MANUEL
Clinic 952 553 360 URG 657 582 225
LA CALETA Clinic 952 551 010 URG 657 582 225
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Head Office 33-34 Liliput Road, Brackmills, Northampton NN4 7DTEstablished 1915
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Water Treatment
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in November CHURCH SERVICESAlhama de Granada, St. Barnabas I.E.R.E (Anglican). Service in English at 11.30 first and third Sundays of the month now at La Joya Roman Catholic Church, Plaza Alfonso X11. contact Priest 95 203 0461 or Warden 95 252 0921. Torre del Mar( Lux Mundi Centre). St. Barnabas I.E.R.E, Spanish Episcopal service in English at 11 o'clock, first and third Sunday Morning Prayer, second and forth Sundays Holy Communion. Contact Rector 95 203 0461 or Wardens 25 251 0921 and 95 251 0056. St Barnabas IERE (Anglican). English services 11 a.m. Sundays at Iglesia Evangelica, Torre del Mar, opposite the bus station. Tel.952030461 (priest) or 618640132 (churchwarden)"Church of England" services every Sunday in theSanysol Chapel, Torre del Mar at 10.30 a.m., andat Competa in the Parish Church at 5.30 p.m.All are welcome. Contact number 952 219 396.
We meet every Thursday from 12 o/c until approx 2.30 at the Bar Atila in Puente don Manuel to enjoy social activities and meet new like minded friends. For details of events:- tel no. 636203135.
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, Torre Del Mar. Opening hours Monday through Friday 10.00am to 1.00pm and 3.00pm to 6.00pm. Tel.952 543 334/952 540 432, Monday – Friday Spanish Lesson, Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced. 10 – 12.30pmMonday & Friday - Computer Know How 11 – 1pmMonday- Half Orange, widows, widowers, and singles GroupMonday - German Group. Coffee & Library. 3.00pm – 5.00pmTuesday - Musical Appreciation Group 3 – 5.00pmWednesday- Art Group 3.00pm – 5.00pm Thursday - Darts. 6.00pm for 6.30pm.Friday - Coffee Morning, Boutique, Bric-a-brac, preserves, library, books for sale. 11 – 1.00pmFriday - Keep Fit. 11.30 to 12.30am
Thursday 3rd – Fashion Show. Ladies . Cakes, drinks, raffle. Time 4.00pm. Tickets 3 Euros.Monday 7th – Coach Trip to Cordoba to see the beautiful Patios. Coach departs Algarrobo 3.45pm, calling at Caleta, Torre Del Mar and Viñula. Returning at 11.00pm from Cordoba.Monday 14th – CAMINO DE SANTIAGO, The
LAKE VINUELA SOCIAL CLUB
LUX MUNDI TORRE DEL MAR
evening will include a film show, talk, photos and supper. Time 5.30pm. Tickets 6 Euros.Thursday 17th- Coach Trip to Gibraltar. Coach Departs at 6.45am from Algarrobo, pick up Caleta Torre Del Mar and Chilches.Thursday 24th – Arts and Crafts Fayre.
We meet at Fellowship of the King premises situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, El Cruce de Puente don Manuel. Phone 952 115 220 or 952 518 185.Fellowship of the King Sunday Worship - 11am. Wednesday Fellowship 3 - 5 pm. Midweek activities Pilates - Tuesday midday - 1 pm. Bridge Club Tuesday 2.15-6 pm, Art Group Thursday 3 -5 pm. Charity Shop/Books open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10 -1.30 pm, Bridge Club Friday 2.15.
We meet every Wed between 12 - 2 pm at the La Vega Rest. next to Mercadona supermarket.Various activities held at the Weekly Meetings Bookings 663 658 354 (9am-5pm), Welfare 628343198, Membership 617997095Visit our web site at:
We meet every monday at 2.30 pm at the Esperanza Cafe /resturante on the coast road at km 261 in Benajarafe. We are a registered charity. For details phone Heather on 63497956 or see you Mondays at 2.3023 June Monthly Lunch at the Brazilian BBQ (Amazonias) on Torrox Costa. We still have places available, 12.50€ including tip.
QUIZ NIGHTS with Prizes, Raffles and Food May 11th 8pm Los Morenos Restaurant, Rincon de la VictoriaMay 16th 7.30pm At Sands & C, Torrox CostaMay 25th, 8pmt Bar Viva, Torre del MarMore Information call Stephen 952 514671
2 Social Meeting and Monthly Lunch9, 16, 23, 30 Social Meeting18 Coach trip to Gibraltar
FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION TORRE DEL MAR
BENAJARAFE INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL CLUB ( B.I.S.C.)
APARIV ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY
TRAPICHE SOCIAL CLUB
www.rbl-torredelmar.org.uk
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