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♣Pamela’s Line Dance Club areholding their next social dancesession on Saturday 12th May at BarEl Pinar starting at 2.30pm. Entrancefee for dancers is 3€ which includesafternoon tea and Pamela’s home-made cake! Non-dancers who wouldlike to join in the social afternooncan take advantage of the free tapawith any, and every, drink served bythe bar. Please note Monday classesfor Improvers/Intermediates havechanged to the later time of 3.30pm.There are now Monday andThursday Clubs for non-dancingdomino and games players.Pamela thanks everyone whoattended the coffee meeting, the nextone is Wednesday 9th May, again atKoi Café, Mojácar Playa.Pamela’s circulation email list isvery old. If you would like to receiveinformation directly, or you nolonger wish to be included, thenplease let her know. E-mail:[email protected]. Tlf:950 398 076.♣To add to all your old favourites,‘Super Corner’ English supermarketin Turre will be having a new arrivalof frozen foods very soon.♣Don’t worry if you can’t get tothe Cowboy Cocina on half priceburger night (Tuesdays) or half pricerib night (Fridays) as Kenny is nowopen at lunchtime … yee har!♣Chris of the Lemon is takingsome time out – 21 years worth ofholiday entitlement all in one go, tobe precise. Katie and Sebas will betaking over the running of therestaurant and bar along with Katie’sbrother, Spencer and his partnerLaura. Spencer a chef with over 15years experience has run kitchens inboth 4 and 5 star hotels and will joinsister Katie in the kitchen. Laurawith 13 years Front of Houseexperience will join Sebas in themanagement of the bar andrestaurant. Once settled in they planto add breakfasts, tapas and themenights to the menu as well as a newsummer menu.♣Alison of Get Fit, Stay Fit isholding a FREE Zumba taster classat 11.30am followed by a FREEintroduction to Pilates at 12.15pmat Indigo Gym, Mojácar playa onTuesday 15th May. Both classes aresuitable for those new to exercise orwho haven’t done any for a while.You can call Alison on 637 465 487for more information on this or anyof her other classes, or check out heradvert under Health & Fitness onpage 19.♣Do you have any Dick Francisbooks? Paul at Zak’s Plaice,Garrucha has so far read 37 of his

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books and would like to hear fromanyone prepared to lend or swap.Either call 950 133 193 or contacthim through his website atwww.zaksplaice.com.♣Etticut Salon in Turre held anEaster Bonnet Competition in aid ofVera Orphanage. Judge Gill Kiff ofCabrera awarded the first prize of amake-over at the salon to AnnAnestey, 2nd place to Amy Lloydand 3rd to Emma Claridge.Etticut strives to support the VeraOrphanage; only 3 years ago theyraised enough money to buy a newindustrial washing machine with a5 year service contract and 40dressing gowns which weredelivered by Beth herself, onChristmas Eve. Beth had wanted toraise enough funds from the 1€entrants fees from the Easter BonnetCompetition to buy the children atthe Orphanage an Easter egg each,unfortunately there were not enoughentrants to do this and hopes nextyear will be more successful.In the meantime, when Beth lastspoke with Sister Antonia at theOrphanage, Beth asked her what shethought the children would like, herresponse was ‘memories’. So Bethis looking to raise enough funds totake up to 20 children to MiniHollywood in Sorbas during thesummer to see if she can give themsome happy memories. Beth will begrateful for any donations towardsthis goal, even just your odd 1, 2 and5 centimo coins. The salon is in themain square, next to Connexions.♣Etticut are hosting a Tarot Cardevening on 28th May with AnnaMcKenzie. Numerology can beincluded in your reading at no extracharge, just let them know whenbooking your place. Or you canchoose numerology without havingthe tarot cards read at 10€. It hasbeen suggested that numerology canmake a great birthday present – allthat is needed is the person’s fulldate of birth and the person’s birthname.♣Karma and Reincarnation’ is thesubject of a Yoga Day being held atthe beautiful retreat in El Molino,Turre on the 26th of May withSharon Fisher and Brahmananda. Arelaxing and rejuvenating day for all.No experience is necessary. Forinformation call Sharon 950 469122.♣The BBQ held at Iron Art'sSpring Fair raised 30€ for VeraOrphanage and they thank Eileenfrom Arboleas who donated someknitted items to also go to theOrphanage. Please note there will beno Fair in May and the date for one

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Open 2pm ‘til late - 2pm ‘til 9pm Thursdays & Sundays - Closed TuesdayTlf: 666 140 901

Saturday 2nd JuneDJ Steve King

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in June is awaiting confirmation.Meanwhile, interested stall holderscan contact Eileen 637 259 033.New in are some fabulous walldecorations, the Sun Shade Sails andfurniture covers have now arrivedand Above Ground Pools will bearriving soon.♣New stylist Gill at Alkemi Hairand Holistics, Vera Playa is offeringa complimentary blow dry withevery root colour on Mondays. Seead on page 13.♣A Spring Garden Fete is beingheld at Camping Los Gallardos on19th May with performancesthroughout the day from DustyBoots Line Dancers, a Rock ‘n’ Rolldemo, music by Ashley, fashionparade and auction, plus craft stalls,health & beauty, tarot, plants,tombola, raffle, fair games and BBQlunch. Tickets are 10€, availablefrom Camping Los Gallardos, Gill’sLinen Shop, Total Entertainmentand Forget Me Not. Enquiries forstalls can call 628 596 937. Generalenquiries, 637 817 982.♣A music festival is beingorganised in aid of PAWS to takeplace at Hostal Rural in Turre onSunday 3rd June. From 3.30pmMama Paula’s Blues Band fromMalaga, Ratatoules New Band. LosMezcaleros and Zambra Allstars aretopping the bill, to be followed by aJam Session from 8pm, enabling allmusicians to show case what theyhave to offer. The bar and restaurantis open from 12 noon with full menuavailable, the ‘inland chiringuito’from 2.30pm for BBQ and snacks.A coach will be available fromMojacar with pick ups on the way.Tickets are 5€ and on sale now atBar Zambra, Connexions and HostalRural in Turre and Gill’s LinenShop, Mojácar Playa; by email [email protected] or callSiobhan on 697 302 129 or 617 577615. Anyone willing to help pleasealso contact Siobhan.You can preview the Mama Paula’sBlues Band on U-Tube. Anyonewanting an insight into PAWS takea look at the story of Encasa on theirwebsite, www.paws-patas.org, thenyou will realise why Siobhan andmany other like minded people workso tirelessly to raise awareness andfunds to help save these innocentanimals.♣Looks like Shea of RestaurantLa Parata is to have his moustachedyed and removed (ouch!) by thegirls from the Emporium in aid ofcharity again this year. A fantasticamount of 780€ to Asprodalba and1,025€ to Vera Orphanage wasraised by the same means and morelast year. But then last year he alsolost his hair! Watch this space!!

♣And finally … Diana Dudás isback. Many of you will know Dianahas taken a year out to write amemoir of a lady called Maria. Thejourney leading up to this has takenmany years and the connection thatDiana has with her is a special one.Diana moved to La Herradura lastyear making it easier to do herresearch as Maria’s family live thereand have been very much involvedin the story. The story is unique andis a double memoir/biography withan extra twist. Story 1 - DianaMemoir. The story of Diana’s searchfor the real Maria is fascinating, andtalks of how she came to Spain inthe first place. Story 2 - MariaMemoir. Maria’s story is interesting,especially as it is set against the lifestories of earlier religious figures.Maria comes across as a strongpersonality. Maria lived her wholelife in one small village and spentthat life (from childhood) in helpingpeople from the community. TheTwist - Diana’s Relationship withMaria.Diana has now completed the firstdraft of her book and is workingwith a publisher. She now feels thatshe can return home to PuebloLaguna and will continue her workthere as a therapist and hairdresser.(see advert on page 7). She looksforward to hearing from clients oldand new and thanks her friends,clients and family for their love andsupport during the last twelvemonths. If you would like to contactDiana her telephone number is 663397 789 or you can email her [email protected].


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Clare of The AlmeriaFocus magazine on herHen Night at The EmeraldIsle.

Fiancé Tony of ABCSatellite & Air-con

Installations went toCuba with the lads.

Needless to say a greattime was had by all!

Mojacar Area Cancer Support(MACS) held their first April 1st CarRally Treasure Hunt. The creatorsof the event, Jean Macpherson andMaggi Lake, who both put in a lot oftime and effort to ensure that theevent was both interesting andsuccessful, could not resist theodd April Fools Day joke such asthe search for the Umbigumby Bird.The winners of the event were theTurrets Team consisting of TimBoyd, Paula Antony, Jan Mills andPat Noble. Additional prizes were given for best limerick, best sillyphoto and booby prize for the last team.MACS wishes to thank all who took part for making the day such asuccessful one. A total of 485€ was raised for MACS.


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It had to be Margarine. Then one dayrecently I got an email from my friendRuby with the following accusationslevelled at margarine ....“Margarine was originally manufac-tured to fatten turkeys. When it killedthe turkeys, the people who had putall the money into the researchwanted a payback so they put theirheads together to figure out what todo with this product to get theirmoney back.It was a white substance with no foodappeal so they added the yellowcolouring and sold it to people to usein place of butter.DO YOU KNOW the differencebetween margarine and butter?Both have the same amount ofcalories!Butter is slightly higher in saturatedfats at 8 grams; compared to5 gramsfor margarine!Eating margarine can increase heartdisease in women by 53% over eatingthe same amount of butter, accordingto a recent Harvard Medical Study!Eating butter increases the absorp-tion of many other nutrients in otherfoods.Butter has many nutritional benefitswhere margarine has a few and onlybecause they are added!Butter has been around for centurieswhere as margarine has been aroundfor less than 100 years.Margarine IS .... Very High in Trans

fatty acids. Triples risk of coronaryheart disease. Increases totalcholesterol and LDL (this is the badcholesterol) and lowers HDLcholesterol, (the good cholesterol).Increases the risk of cancers up to fivetimes. Lowers quality of breast milk.Decreases immune response.Decreases insulin response.And here is the most disturbing factof all ....Margarine is but ONE MOLECULEaway from being PLASTIC and shares27 ingredients with PAINT.Open a tub of margarine and leave itopen in your garage or shaded area.Within a few days you will notice acouple of things:1. No flies, not even those pesky fruitflies will go near it (that should tellyou something).2. It does not rot or smell differentlybecause it has no value; nothing willgrow on it. Even those teeny weenymicro-organisms will not a find ahome to grow. Why? Because it isnearly plastic.Now! This information came as a bitof a shock to me. I was brought up onmargarine on the basis that we weremade to believe it healthier thanbutter. If all or any of this informationis true my poor mum has been killingus slowly with plastic paint-spread. Ihit the internet, hard. I was deter-mined to find the truth and I havedone so.I found a fantastic little site. I say“little” because the site serves onlyone purpose. They Sift. They siftthings from top to bottom and findthe truth in internet rumours andwith equal tenacity they find the liesin them too. The site iswww.truthorfiction.com.They seem to have no answers about

which end to crack my egg or whether‘The Blues’ are actually better than‘The Reds’ and to all intents andpurposes it seems they never heardof Marmite but they do have a lot ofanswers for what are often verydisturbing questions indeed.Like; Is it true a woman ate cockroachegg infested meat in a Mexican-foodrestaurant and the eggs hatched in-side her? This internet rumour endsin the roaches bursting forth from hermouth in a swarm.There are many “urban legends” dealtwith by the guys atwww.truthorfiction.com and havingdone a bit of sifting of my own ontheir site I must say they have done avery eloquent job, both verifying andrefuting claims of “truth” across theworld and all over the web.If you hear a story, on any subject, andyou doubt its veracity and youranswer is not to be found onwww.truthorfiction.com you cansubmit a question and the nicefellows will go a-sifting on your behalf.So as Mulder often told us back in the90s…The truth IS out there.I should add I’m not going to tell youthe whole truth about Margarine andButter. You can go and look foryourself, here is the direct link:http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/b/butter-margarine.htmI will tell you that I threw whatmargarine I had left in my fridge intothe bin.Thanks to Ruby for raising my doubtsand razing their lies.If you find anything out there that ourreaders might find useful please letme know about it. You can email meat [email protected]

See you next timeEl Navegador (Veggie Paul)

KEITH OAKES passed away inMojácar on 11/03/2012, age 63.Keith, a well-known and much-lovedresident of Mojácar, fought a longbattle against prostate cancer. Heleaves behind his wife Anita, sonRussell and mother Joan.Anita and family would like toexpress their sincere thanks to all thefamily and friends, in Spain, UK and Belgium, for their overwhelminglove and support at this very sad time. Many thanks for the kindmessages of sympathy, cards and condolences and the very generousdonations to MACS (Mojácar Area Cancer Support) - over 600€ wasraised for this very worthy cause. Much love to all who attended Keith'sfuneral on 20th March 2012 giving him the best send off.Love and special thanks to Geraldine, Peter, Julen, Ashley, Mayte,Elaine, Fran, Geoff and Andrea (at Salas Farmacia) for their help andtime so generously given and also to Pauline Moir and Geraldine Hyatt-Williams for helping to accommodate, at such short notice, familymembers attending the funeral and who would accept no remunerationin return. “Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them, butyou know they are there!”No one will ever replace Keith, but knowing so many people have goodmemories of him and that he will be in their thoughts will help me to carryon. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Keith would have beenso proud, and so am I. Anita Oakes, Mojácar

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By popular request Otfried Laux hascalled back all the cast and crew toperform his production of OliverTwist once again at The New KimrickTheatre on Friday, Saturday andSunday, 19th, 19th and 20th May at7.30pm plus matinee performancesat 3pm on the Saturday and Sunday.Tickets are available from Gill’s LinenShop, Total Entertainment and Mary Sol, Mojácar playa. Or call Traceyon 687 251 799. Note the show isnot suitable for children under12.To round off the DickensBicentenary, Otfried is also planninghis version of ‘A Christmas Carol’ tobe performed in January next year.Anyone who would like to take partin this production, especiallyyoungsters, are invited to attend theworkshops to be held on Tuesdaysand Thursdays at the Kimrick, startingon 5th June, between 5pm and 8pm.Otfried is also proposing to runDirector’s Workshops at the sametime, so anyone who would like toDirect and learn more is verywelcome.A wide range of costumes and hatsare now available for hire from the Indalo Store. Arrangements can bemade by contacting wardrobe manager Tony on 637 039 055.

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The Home, Leisure & Property Fair held at the Hotel Parador onthe 7th & 8th of April drew over 500 visitors. The aim of theexhibition was to showcase businesses, shops and services inthis area to both residents and visitors alike. Organisers GaryFunnell and Tim Vollans received lots of positive feedback sohopefully they will organise another one in the not too distantfuture.The winner of the raffle was Victoria Perez.Below left ... winner of the beautiful baby photo competition,taken by RJD Fotografia and judged by Miguel of Image World inMojácar - the sponsors of the competition.

Above ... on special offer ...the D.Match Digital twins,

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An informative andfascinating trip is thedescription used for therecent Almanzora Groupof Friends MovieLocation Tour. FromTabernas, the scene ofso many SpaghettiWesterns ... Patton,Lawrence of Arabia,Indiana Jones and manymore, they travelledonto Bar Ambrosio, onthe outskirts of Almeria.This was a shrine to

cinema and full of movie memorabilia, the owner giving a demo of hisantique, 1910 film projector.Next stop was the newly opened, state of the art, “Casa del Cine” housed inthe restored Casa de la Torre, home for a while to John Lennon, where someclever holographic displays were shown relating the history of the house andits connection to cinema. Each room in this museum brings a differentsurprise culminating in a tribute to John Lennon – a treat for any Beatles fan.After a themed lunch in the village of Los Albaricoques – another moviejewel, they strolled through the village to see scenes of gunfights andshootouts.The day then continued on to the famous Cortijo Del Frailes, through Cabode Gata to several more movie locations at Rodalquilar, Agua Armarga andCarboneras. The Wind and the Lion, How I Won the War, Sexy Beast,Treasure Island and Emmanuelle were just a small sample of other films shotin this beautiful coastal area. The happy band of film buffs arrived home by8pm and as their esteemed leader said “That was a wrap”!Next trips are: May 25th, Mystery Tour with lunch in the mountains; June20th, Flamenco evening with dinner & wine; Sept 10th to 14th, In theFootsteps of Don Quixote - A five day tour of Castilla-La Mancha.

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The Beachcomber welcomed The Mojácar Branch of The Royal BritishLegion in Spain on Thursday 12th April to hold a sale of books and bric-a-brac as a fundraising event. Many bargains were available and theattendance by both the English and Spanish community ensured suchitems were not for sale very long. Due to its success it was agreedto hold another such event in the autumn. This will be advertised onthe Mojácar Branch website [email protected].

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hospital. As nursing professionals we can dealwith most health problems or refer clients toSpecialists as necessary.GENERAL SERVICES cover many fields fromproviding company for the lonely or on visits tothe doctor, buying medicines and generalshopping for the sick or those in hospital, helpwith washing and dressing, respite care to relievefamily carers along with cleaning andmaintenance of the patient's environment suchas bedroom/bathroom. General observationswill be made and control of needs, also familieswill be updated about health conditions as aresult.MEDICAL SPECIFIC SERVICES include all generalnursing tasks such as taking blood pressure,administering all types of injections and vaccines,urine tests, bladder or nasal gastric tubes,changing dressings, evaluation and removal ofwax plugs, blood testing, cardiograms andchiropody services. We undertake removal ofstitches after surgery, clean/dress all types ofwounds such as abscesses, burns, ulcers(vascular, pressure, decubitus, etc) and care forall ostomized patients (tracheotomy, colon orstomach ablations).OTHER SERVICES. Arrangements for privateambulances to National or International UKdestinations can be undertaken. We will providenursing care and company during hospitalizationand Home Care for the Elderly, full or part-timeas required. We can advise on General Programsof Nutrition for all, including children and theelderly. We will supply nursing reports to supportapplications for aid from the Dependant CareLaw. For the bed-ridden we treat for theprevention of ulcers and assist movement ofpatients with limited mobility, feeding thosewho cannot feed themselves and supervisingand administering medicines.OUR STAFF are Registered General Nurses,Nurses Aides and qualified for home care for the

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Clinic at Vera PlayaClinic at Vera PlayaClinic at Vera PlayaClinic at Vera PlayaClinic at Vera PlayaHome visits for the houseboundHome visits for the houseboundHome visits for the houseboundHome visits for the houseboundHome visits for the houseboundto Mojácar, Vera & Villaricos &to Mojácar, Vera & Villaricos &to Mojácar, Vera & Villaricos &to Mojácar, Vera & Villaricos &to Mojácar, Vera & Villaricos &

now Cuevas del Almanzoranow Cuevas del Almanzoranow Cuevas del Almanzoranow Cuevas del Almanzoranow Cuevas del Almanzora

Open Tue to Fri 9.30am-5pm & Sat 9.30am-3pm later by arrangementE-mail: [email protected] advisable

PAMPERED Calle Mayor 35,Palomares

HAIR by Phoebe : BEAUTY by Denise

• Ladies dry cuts - 10€

• Cut & blow dry - 21.95€

• Scalp massage, colour hairtreatment, cut & blow dry- 45€

• Full head foils, cut & blow dry -55€

• Choco brazilian blow dry - call in for more details• Gents cut - tuesdays only - 6€

dermalogicaapproved skin care

centreStarter• Lash tint• Brow shape• Detox• Underarm wax

Main• Pedicure• Back massage• Reflexology• Spray fake tan

Dessert• Lash perm• File polish• Foot massage• Mini facial

MENU DE LA NOCHE ... Menu del Día plus Cut Blow dry 49.50€

LADIES PAMPER DAYS &GIFT VOUCHERS available

CRAZY FIT VIBRATION PLATES now in ...4€ a go or 10 for 25€

662 573 939 : 950 618 129

MENU DEL DÍA of Beauty Treatments only 35€

HAIR by STELLA ... Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri & Sat

HOLISTIC THERAPIES by JANINE ...Reiki, Indian Head Massage, Hot Stone Remedial

Massage & many more treatments available ... Weds,Thurs, Fri & Sat ... please note Janine is away from 4th to 14th May

Alkemi welcome STYLIST GILLto the team for all yourhairdressing needs ... Mon &Weds ... On Mondays Gill isoffering a complimentary blowdry with every root colour.

C/Nuñez de Balboa, Local N0 11, Vera Playa (Nr Vera Beach Club)

Tlf: 950 132 342

Gift Vouchersavailable for

Hair & Holistics

HAIR & HOLISTICS

FOOD ALLERGY TESTING

Quick and painless food sensitivity test withimmediate results!

WATER RETENTION ... IRRITABLE BOWELS ... WEIGHTPROBLEMS ... SINUSITIS ... CATARRH ... TIREDNESS ...

HEADACHE ... INDIGESTION ... ECZEMA ...DEPRESSION ... JOINT PAIN ... BLOATING ...

THISMONTH'S

PRICEONLY 30€

Tlf: Jackie 634 331 798 or John 666 157 942

Also available ... Remedial & Sports Injury Massage byJackie ... Osteopathy by John Morgan ...

Hopi Ear Candling ... Wheat Bags & Vitamins

Great New Clinic at Ceiba Medical Centrenext to The Fundraiser Charity Shop, Turre

We use a non-invasive method based on biofeed-back on your body. The EAV machine measures

your body response to food substances contained in small ampoules,which are placed in the machine in turn. Once any allergies or foodsensitivities have been detected, we offer a simple elimination pro-gramme for the offending items, nutritional advice and remedialtreatment. Why wait any longer to live the rest of your life pain free?

Salon 950 475 452

Julian 666 299 714

James 634 372 708

La Biosthetique WELLA Loreal GHD Matrix

LIFE ISN’T ABOUT

FINDING YOURSELF ...

... LIFE IS ABOUT

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Mojácar Playa (between Lua & Moma Beach) Tlf: 950 473 135

Live Sportsshown on TVs

& large screens

English Breakfastsserved 10am - 1pm

8 items 4.95€

14 items 6.95€

including tea, coffeeor orange juice

Large sunny all dayterrace with

fantastic views

SUNDAYS ... The famous Irish RoverCarvery is still only 7.50€ ...

3 meats, 7 fresh veg, served 1pm until 5pmPLUS ... Fun Quiz at 4pm and Open Mic

afternoon, all artists welcome.

“There are no strangers here, onlynew friends waiting to meet you.”

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Your No1 entertainment venue in Mojácar for all the family

Great food availablefrom 10am until 10pm

HAPPY HOUR4pm - 8pm

Selected Bottles 1€Glass of Wine 1€Pint of Amstel 2€

Spirit & Mixer 3.50€

DRAUGHT

Live entertainment &Karaoke every night

see boards for details ofGuest Acts

Pool TableKids’ Room

Free WiFi

Tuesday 5th June

Queen’s Diamond JubileeFrom 11am ... Choice of Breakfasts to include

orange juice, tea or coffee & a glass of cava

to toast the Queen ... 7.50€

From 3pm ... Afternoon Buffet & BBQ with

Kay Frances singing your old favourites ... 10€

Cream Teas also available

Bookings advisable ... 15.50€ for both

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Cowboy Kenny’snew band ‘The EricMorcambes’ madetheir debut at the

Irish Rover.

Left, Pam &Terry Eccles of

Mojácar picturedwith Lisa and

daughter Harley,Terry is an exfootballer and

played forBlackburn, York& Mansfield.

Below, Limbo dancing on the Caribbean night.

Above, the band sings HappyBirthday to Mick Cox who wascelebrating his 50th Birthday.

Above, the AbbaTribute Show.

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� A recent study discovered that

“hidden charges” can triple the cost

of renting a car in Spain. The

traditional model for car hire is that

the vehicle is expected to be

returned with same amount of fuel

as when it was picked up: usually

“out full, back full”, occasionally

“out empty, back empty”. But with

competition between rental

companies intensifying, many

firms in Spain have moved to an

“out full, back empty” rule – with

customers paying inflated rates for

petrol or diesel that they may not be

able to use, leaving the customer

out of pocket. Which? Travel also

discovered that some rental

companies are charging up to three

times forecourt prices for the petrol

in their cars! So shop around and

ask questions before renting.

� Still, good news from Almería

airport which has confirmed it is

flying to 26 destinations this

summer, bringing in tourists from

all over Europe to our wonderful

little corner of Spain.

� Talking of tourism, Camping

Los Gallardos has been

overhauling the onsite shower and

toilet block, and it is looking

fabulous! As part of the overhaul,

they have installed a new hi-tech

German solar water heating system

which amongst other things is

expected to save over 254 tons of

Co2 emissions over the next

decade.

� Have you got that problem of

having a large vehicle, trailer,

caravan or similar and nowhere to

put it? Well, why not deposit it in

the secure lockup at Camping Los

Gallardos. For just 350€ a year

your vehicle is fully insured and

looked after, freeing up your

driveway in exchange for peace of

mind knowing it is being well

looked after.

� And while you’re there, check

out the campsite shop’s wide range

of UK imported goods at low, low

prices. From Marmite to Bovril,

they’ve got it in stock at

surprisingly low prices - and if

you’re a member of their “camping

clubcard” loyalty scheme, you save

even more! The scheme allows you

to accumulate points every time

you spend, and you can then

redeem those points for free gifts or

discounts. Check out

www.losgallardosleisure.es for

more information on the scheme.

� A wonderful new ramblers route

from Las Menas to Macenas, all the

way along Mojácar playa (via the

hills) has now been officially

opened, and is well worth an

afternoon! Called the El sendero de

Las Menas a Macenas, pop into the

tourist office on the beach for the

exact route, and don’t forget to take

some water with you.

� The Easter bonnet parade on

Easter Sunday up at Miraflores was

amazingly good fun with lots and

lots of lovely ladies (and even a

few of the lads!) turning up to show

off their creations. Check out the

campsite facebook page for the

photos and the gossip.

� Did you see the young students

dressed up in their 18th century

finery parading and singing

through Mojácar? It was the third

annual international tuna festival

(tunas being university wassailing

groups) and groups from all over

the world descended on Mojácar

for the weekend, and competed

against one another to see who had

the finest harmonies. ‘Twas a sight

to behold!

� Don’t forget that the next big

fiestas around here will be the San

Isidrio weekend of the 18th, check

with your local townhall to see

what is going on. Mojácar and Los

Gallardos both should have

something interesting going on in

their main squares.

� And of course, next month is

Moros y Cristianos in Mojácar,

15th of June, with the usual

wonderful theatre of the arrival on

the beach, followed by the

procession up to the village. If

they finish the car park in time,

they may even have their usual

fiesta afterwards in the village!

� There is also a concert by the

famous jazz - flamenco fusion

artist “Jorge Pardo” on the 18th in

Mojácar. Tickets are 7€ from

many places in Mojácar (including

the tourism office) or 10€ on the

door. If you appreciate jazz or

flamenco, this promises to be a

worthy evening.

� And the central government

wants to put a stop to “health

tourism” in Spain by making it

more difficult to get health cards

unless you have a “valid reason”

for living in Spain. How this

affects EU citizens is not yet clear,

but if you don’t have one, get it!

₤53,750

Camping Los Gallardos

04280 Los Gallardos, Almería.

500m from exit 525 of the motorway.

Full information and photos online at

www.CampingLosGallardos.com

Campsite inscribed in the R.T.A. with inscription number AL-4-04-0017

Now in our 21st year! 1991 - 2012

Camping | Dining | Shopping | Bowling | Living

www.CampingLosGallardos.com

679970399 - 950528324 - fax 950469596

From the UK: 020 8144 9365

17 Los Olivos

This is a two bedroomed mobile,

fully outfitted with lovely

furnishings. The home has a large

conservatory and roomy patio. A

large whirlpool spa bath is also

included in the sale.

₤20,0006 Calle Mayor

A two bedroom home, with one

showerroom, with a large and very

private patio behind the home. It

comes fully equipped, and is a

perfect, inexpensive holiday home

in Spain.

The largest mobile home park &

campsite in the south of Spain,

with over 250 units sited and 125

camping pitches. Transfers of

homes from other sites accepted.

A large range of resale vans is

available to view online on our

website, as well as photos and full

information about our site.

Our popular campsite also offers

long term camping plots with

plans starting from 1,100€ p.a.!

Our restaurant Miraflores offers

a full range of activities and events

throughout the year, and all of our

facilities and community events

are open all year round.

Camping Los Gallardos offers its

guests and residents a short or

long term home in the sun in

Spain, an easy, cheap, low cost

and hassle free way of enjoying

your time in Spain!

Ring 679970399 for information

- Camping Los Gallardos

- Los Gallardos Leisure mobile homes

- Miraflores bar & restaurant

- Full shop with English goods

- Almeria Lawn Bowling Centre

- All facilities open to non residents!

Enquiries: 679970399 Reservations: 950469519

As one of the largest bars and restaurants in the area, we are able to

offer our guests a full range of facilities, from a day at the pool,

an enjoyable evening meal or even a fully catered private function

for up to 200 guests, with entertainment!

Ask about our party plans from just 6€ a head!

Open 7 days a week from 9am until midnight. Full a la carte and

evening specials. Regular and special events throughout the year. Join

our facebook page for full listings! Go to:

http://miraflores.u.cc or friend “Miraflores Camping Los Gallardos”

Miraflores reservations: 950469519

News & gossip here is from

www.davidjackson.info

Almería news & gossip!

Car Boot Sale in Los Gallardos

Every Sunday morning from 9am

at Camping Los Gallardos.

All genuine second hand sales welcome, full bar

and restaurant for breakfast, ample parking.

3€ per stand, charity stalls go free! Call 679970399.


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El Naranjo celebrated St. George with a party night and music by Kris Kelly.Below right, Dennis of ‘Driftwood’ on the other side of the microphone!

Above ... Resident compère John Lodgeleading the conga!

Below ... Melvin celebrating his73rd birthday with wife Pat andfriends Mick & Ann (Ventanas yPuertas) at Restaurante Fantasia

Maurice Casanoveentertained on

Easter Sunday atRestaurantLa Parata

‘Cliff Richard’ performed to a full house atMiraflores, Camping Los Gallardos on 26th April.Left ... Guests of Casa Benedict, Carole &John Kelly enjoying the show.

Monthly Disco night atRestaurante Fantasia


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The Mojácar Beach Cricket Tournament which took place on 8thApril in front of Fantasia Restaurant was won by team Bar

Esencial (I hear the celebrations went on for quite some time!)and runners up, ABC Satellite & Air-con Specialists.

St. George’s Day celebrationsat Miraflores and Bar Med

Above ... Fashion Workshop with Ann Webber at Arriba Bistro & Cafe BarBelow ... One of the many faces of “Betty Swollocks” at Bar Med



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For your convenience, we havecollection points in the followingplaces.Mojacar ....................................

Lemon LoungeTotal Entertainment

Los Gallardos ...........................El Naranjo

Turre ........................................Connexions

Alfoquia ....................................Mo’s Bar & Bistro

Forms and envelopes are alsoavailable at these places.

Non-commercial announcements: births, deaths, personal messages, (max 16words) are printed free of charge.Personal articles for sale at under 100 euros and Cars up to 500 euros - (max 16words + one phone number + asking price) are also printed free of charge.Other categories: 1euro per 5 words or part thereof. (eg 20 words =4 euros, 21 words = 5 euros)

Entries in bold text: 2 euros per 5 words (or part thereof)PAYMENT WITH ORDER PLEASE

Classified Ads

T: 657 982 878E: [email protected]

ACCOMMODATION / RENTALS

APARTMENTS & VILLAS for long termlets and a selection of quality holidayrentals all at reasonable monthly rates!(Special rates for winter lets). Mojácar,Turre and surrounding areas. COASTALPROPERTIES - under the new managementof Sam & Ivan. T: 950 475 235 - M: 637759 664. www.coastpropmojacar.comE: [email protected]

HUERTA NUEVA, LOS GALLARDOS. 2bed, 2 bath, very spacious fully furnishedground floor apartment with centralheating, front and back gardens andcommunal pool. Very quiet location in asmall community. Long term, 300€ permonth. Tlf: 686 929 865.

MOJÁCAR LONG TERM RENTALSWe have a range of all types of

properties for long term lets, in &around Mojácar. Currently we havegood quality clients looking for topend 3 or 4 bedroom properties on

long term agreements. Don’t Delay,Call Today. Contact Patrick on:950 478 383 or 662 060 056

E-mail: [email protected] main ad on inside back cover.

SMALL OFFICE SPACE TO RENT. Frontline, Mojácar playa, close to HotelIndalo. 200€ per month. Tlf: 670 650872.

ANIMALS / PETS

PET TRAVEL. Returning to UK or Spain?Why not fly back and we will bring yourdog or cat over by van. Tlf: 600 707 607.E-mail: [email protected]

BATHROOMS

VENTANAS y PUERTAS have a superbrange of shower & bath screens, showertrays & cubicles at great prices. Tlf: 950473 104. See main ad on inside backcover.

BUILDING SERVICES

GENERAL BUILDING, maintenance &plumbing services. Over 20 yearsexperience in Spain. Fully Legal. Tlf: 697302 039..

BUSINESSES FOR SALE or RENT

16 COIN OPERATED COMPUTERS, 1coin operated Wii. Majority installed inBars/Restaurants. Loads of spares.3,000€. Tlf: 666 175 370.

ESTABLISHED PET SHOP with GroomingParlour and Small Cattery on MojácarPlaya. For details contact: 950 473 233.

LARGE BAR RESTAURANT FOR SALE,Garrucha/Vera. Prime location. 400 sqm.Fully equipped, recently refurbished. Canbuy all or part. Tlf: Tracey or Steve 619363 832. OFFERS INVITED..

BUYING & SELLING

EBAY AUCTION SITE. Buy and sell 4U.Ebaying and living here for over 10 yrswith 100% positive feedback on over2,000 transactions. Excellent references.Mojacar & surrounding areas only. Tlf:Brian 664 853 580.

CARE SERVICES

HOME HELP. Cleaning & HouseholdChores. Mel Ray (Formerly of the Bakery,Mr UK/GBs supermarket). Referencesavailable. Tlf: 617 232 494.

PIA Retirement Homes and AssistedLiving for quality care. Tlf: 950 468 176.www.retirementhomespain.com

CHARITY SHOPS

APSA CHARITY SHOP, Avenido Lepanto,opposite Rumores, Albox. Open Mon-Sat: 10am - 2pm. Tlf: APSA helpline 663762 642. www.apsa.org.es

PAWS. "Paws Corner" Multicentro,Mojacar, by Europa Veterinaria. MainShop: 10.30am to 1.30pm, Tuesday toSaturday. Boutique: 10.30am to 1.30pm,Thurs, Fri, Sat. Contact 629 252 292 shophours only.

PUPPY RESCUE CHARITY SHOP, CalleMalaga, Albox. Open Mon-Sat: 10am -2pm. Market stalls at Albox Tuesdaymarket and Sunday Boot Fair. New PuppyRescue helpline 690 143 140.www.puppyrescueinspain.org.

THE FUNDRAISER. TURRE (main street,next to Ceiba Medical Centre) OPEN:Mon - Fri, 10am - 6.30pm and mostSaturdays. VERA (opposite SupermarketMaxi Dia%) open Mon - Fri, 10am - 2pmand most Saturdays. Tlf: 664 620 288.E-mail: [email protected]

.CHILDCARE/ACTIVITIES

FUNKY MONKEYS bi-lingual pre-school.Childcare & recreational activities forkids living in the area or on holiday.Monday to Friday: 3,6 or 8 hour sessions.Tlf:697 264 179. For upcoming events,new activities and special offers pleasejoin us on facebook/FunkymonkeysMojácar.

CHURCH SERVICES

ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY - CHURCHOF ENGLAND. Priest Canon Hugh Broad950 478 432.Mojacar: Eucharist every Sunday at 11amin the church of St. Pascual, Aqua deEnmedio.Albox: Eucharist last Thursday in month at11am in the Community Hall Aljambra.Evensong second Sunday in month at 6pmin the Community Hall Aljambra.Details: Church Wardens Alan Smith 950478 066, Eric Dore 950 615 105 or visitwww.mojacarchurch.org.

ANTAS CHURCH in Jauro village(signposted from the Cajamar bank inAntas) offer Informal Structured Worshipin a friendly atmosphere and extend awarm welcome to all denominations andall ages at their simple hour-long servicesof basic Christian Beliefs & Worship heldon the 2nd & 4th Sundays each month at11am, in the Community Room (SalonSocial) attached to the village church.Further info. from Geraldine or Barrie on950 092 091, visit our website atwww.antaschurch.com or just arrive.

LIVING WATER CHURCH MOJÁCAR isan informal non-denominational churchand provides a two session flexible servicestarting at 11am every Sunday. The newvenue is located at the Red Crossroundabout opposite the Pharmacy onMojácar Playa. For more informationabout mid week meetings visit our websitewww.livingwaterchurchmojacar.com orPhone Pastor David Hamilton on 950 618814.

TURRE EVANGELICAL CHURCH. Edificio13 Avenida de Almeria, Turre. Englishspeaking non-denominational church.Sunday service at 11am. All are mostwelcome. Mums & Toddlers, bible study,social activities and more. Tlf: 950 472349 / 950 617 549 / 950 592 988 /686 833 444.

DECORATING SERVICES

EXPERIENCED INTERIOR & EXTERIORDECORATOR. Using quality materialsthis fast, friendly, clean and efficientservice will never be beaten on price. Forexample: Medium sized interior roomfrom 80€ OR 3 bed detached villasexterior from 475€. For a free quotationcontact Paint Magic on 617 904 774.

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ANDREW MORRISON ELECTRICAL.Fully qualified and legal electrician.Boletines, Extra outlets, Re-wires,Upgrades, Solutions to tripping problems.ICP trips installed as required by Endesa.For immediate attention call 627 250204.

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS.Repairs to washing machines, dishwashers,cookers, tumble dryers, electric waterheaters. Over 30 years experience.Registered and fully legal. Call: RodBridges 687 261 280 or 950 473 035.

ELECTRICIAN, 25 years experience. FullCity & Guilds. Fully insured & legal. NeilGodwin. Tlf: 687 245 569.

FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES

CG LEGAL & NRG INSURANCEOfficial Legal Translations,

Tax Registration & Non Residents Tax,QROPS Pension Release,

UK & Spanish Wills, Inheritance inSpain, Residencia & NIE, UK Driving

Licenses, Vehicle Matriculations.Communities Administration.

Local 92, Parque Comercial, MojacarTel/Fax: +34 950 472 057

Mob: +34 670 215 926Email: [email protected]

Web: www.nrgcgspain.comRegulated by DGSFP

License No C0467X03115228Q

DANNIELLSFOX SLAccountancy, Investment,

Mortgage Services (UK & Spain),QROPS Pension Release,

Translations & Wills, Pensions,Inheritance Planning, RegulatedInvestments, Tax Registration.

Local 89, Parque Comercial, MojacarTlf: 950 478 617. Fax: 950 475 029 E-mail: [email protected]

www.danniellsfox.comSpanish Tax Efficient Investment Products

regulated by DGS License No J-2209

FOR SALE

COMMERCIAL DEEP FAT FRYER. 2 well,3 phase. 500€. Tlf: 670 613 795.

PROFESSIONAL KARAOKE SYSTEM.Suit large or small bar or home, mobile orpermanent installation. Specialist karaokeamplifier including music mixer. 2 largespeakers on adjustable stands. Karaoke/DVD player. 2 screens (30" and 14") 4radio mikes. 8-10,000 song tracks English/Spanish cased in pine racks. Song books.REDUCED TO 750€ - Tlf: 950 529 225.

ROSETTA STONE language pack asadvertised on TV. Spanish, French,German, English, etc, etc. Postal serviceavailable. Installation and set up possible.Only 35€. Tlf: 651 062 124. E-mail:[email protected].

STAINLESS STEEL cooker hood with lightand three speed fan, together withstainless steel trunking. 30€. Tlf: 950 472551.

Mojacar PlayaFurnished SPACE FOR RENT within

office premises from 350pm.Contact Dany on 609 667 333.

CLASSIFIEDS COST:1€ per 5 words

2€ per 5 words in BOLD text.Call 657 982 878

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The Advertiser Mojacar Classified AdsClassified AdsClassified AdsClassified AdsClassified AdsT: 657 982 878 E: [email protected]

REPAIRS

628 251 399First Call Computer Solutions

Est. 5 yrs on Mojacar Playa

Highly QualifiedProfessional Service

Program Installation Lost data restoration Setting up networks Security Set-up

Personal Attention At All Times

GENERAL SERVICES

DO YOU want to get that small job donein your property but can’t find anyoneinterested in doing it for you? Diego doesany weekend job (building, gardening,painting, etc.). Tlf: Dany 609 667 333.

HEALTH & FITNESS

AQUAEROBICS/AQUAZUMBA withAlison. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridaysat Vera Beach Club, 10am. Tlf: 637 465487 for info.

GENTLE YOGA CLASSES for seniors andthe not so able. Every Thursday 10.15amto 12.30pm at The New Kimrick, MojacarPlaya. Contact: Edna Freeman 950 469399.

ZUMBA IN MOJACAR with Alison.Tuesday & Thursday 9.30am at Indigogym. Thursday 12 noon for beginners/new exercisers. Call 637 465 487 formore info.

INSURANCE

AXA - FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCEAND INVESTMENT NEEDS contact Danyof AXA Insurance. Policies in English.English spoken. Competitive rates.Tlf: 950 478 763 or 609 667 333.E-mail: [email protected]

NRG INSURANCE & CG LEGALProperty, Motor, Travel, Life

Insurance, Investments,Commercial, Community, Health,

Funeral plans. Registered &Regulated in Spain by the DGS.

Local 92, Parque Comercial,Mojacar Playa.

Tlf: 950 472 057 / 607 478 408Email: [email protected]

Web: www.nrgcgspain.comRegulated by DGSFP

License No C0467X03115228Q

KITCHENS

VENTANAS y PUERTAS. Offer aprofessional design and fitting serviceincluding tiling, electrics, plumbing &appliances. Displays in our MojacarPlaya showroom. Tlf: 950 473 104. Seemain ad on inside back cover.

LOCKSMITHS

LOCKSMITH: Established 10 years. Fullylegal. Also car locks. (24 hour emergencyservice.) Tlf: Lee or Dean 666 949 213.

Child & BabyEquipment For Hire

••••• Bathing Aids••••• Walking Aids••••• Household Aids••••• Personal Care

OPENING HOURSMon to Sat : 10am - 2pm

Parque Comercial, Mojácarwww.mobilitymatters.es

950615 432

Foot and calf massagers Pedometers with body fat analyser Blood pressure monitors Heated back and seat massager inc. 12 volt car adapterNow in our 6th year

After SalesServicing &

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including UK plated vehiclesincluding UK plated vehiclesincluding UK plated vehiclesincluding UK plated vehiclesincluding UK plated vehicles

Tlf: 950 475 241 or 664 826 524Tlf: 950 475 241 or 664 826 524Tlf: 950 475 241 or 664 826 524Tlf: 950 475 241 or 664 826 524Tlf: 950 475 241 or 664 826 524Tlf: 950 475 241 or 664 826 524Tlf: 950 475 241 or 664 826 524Tlf: 950 475 241 or 664 826 524Tlf: 950 475 241 or 664 826 524Tlf: 950 475 241 or 664 826 [email protected] • • • • • www.victoriainsuranceservices.com

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Removals - Marc 647 006 183Furniture - Jo 600 344 565

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CALL US TODAY FORHOUSE CLEARANCES

Mojácar Playa (near Indigo Gym) Z-6

MOBILITY

MOBILITY MATTERS. Special productsfor special needs. RANGE OF NEWPRODUCTS IN STOCK - see our mainadvert opposite. Items for sale or hire.After sales servicing and repairs. Call intoour shop and check out our REDUCEDPRICES for mobility equipment andscooters. Parque Comercial, Mojacar.Tlf: 950 615 432. CHILD & BABYEQUIPMENT also for hire.

PLUMBING

NO JOB TOO SMALL. No job too big. Allwork guaranteed. Over 20 yearsexperience in Spain. Fully Legal. Tlf: 697302 039.

PROPERTY / LAND FOR SALE

BUILDING LAND - Mojacar Playa.3,000+ sqm. Electricity & watercontracted to be installed. Commercial orresidential plots available from 500sqm.Suitable for apartments or other multi-residential applications. Can buy all orpart. Tlf: Tracey or Steve 619 363 832.

RETIREMENT HOMES

PIA Retirement Homes provide inde-pendence, support and security. Tlf: 950930 126. www.retirementhomespain.com

TRANSPORT AND REMOVALS

DE LIMA REMOVALS. Regular trips tothe UK and Europe. Call for a free estimatetoday. Tlf: 647 006 183.

LARGE MERCEDES VAN. Regular tripsbetween UK and Spain. Single items orhousefuls. Tlf: (UK) 0121 355 0005.Mob: 07976 928053. (Spain) Mob: 699819 213.

LOCATION REMOVALS & STORAGE.Local & worldwide removals. Household& commercial. Cars, caravans, trailers.Short or long term containerised storagein fully alarmed and insured warehouse.Depots in Cambridgeshire and Antas.Family run business. Free estimates. Tlf:Spain 950 391 412. UK +44 1354655911. www.locationwarehousing.com

TUITION & EDUCATION

SPANISH LESSONS. One-to-one andsmall groups. Beginners, Monday at10am. Intermediate, Wednesday at 5pmand Advanced, Tuesday at 5pm. Tlf:Victoria 950 472 590. E-mail:[email protected].

WANTED

WANTED: Unwanted items? Cash waiting!Tlf: 634 346 013.

BUILDING LAND - MOJACAR PLAYA3,000+ m2. Electricity & water contracted to beinstalled. Commercial or Residential plots from500m2 now available. Suitable for apartments orother multi-residential applications. Can buy all orpart. Tlf: Tracey or Steve 619 363 832

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Letters from a Strangerby Barbara Taylor Bradford

Ranging from Connecticut toIstanbul, war torn Berlin and backto the present day, Justine Nolanresolves to uncover the truth aftershe finds a letter in her childhoodhouse which contains a shockingrevelation. This is the latest bookfrom a popular author.

Kate by Sean SmithFrom a rural childhood in Berkshireto a fairytale wedding, this is thestory of Kate Middleton and herfuture as Queen in waiting. Findout how Kate and William first metand fell in love, and what actuallyhappened when their relationshiphit the rocks.

The Proof of Loveby Catherine Hall

Spencer Little, a young Cambridgemathematician arrives in a remoteLake District village to take on a jobas a farm labourer. In the long hotsummer of 1976 he finds himselfdrawn into other people’s lives ashe befriends ten year old Alice.

The Scarlet Contessaby Jeanne Kalogridis

Ruler of lands, fighter of battles,provocative, promiscuous andbeautiful; Catherine Sforza was thebravest warrior Renaissance Italyever knew. Cesare Borgia is thethird and final invader who tries tosteal her title and lands – will hesucceed?

The Godfather was a Girlby Eamon Evans

This is the stories of over 300people who helped inspire classicnovels, TV shows and films, fromAunt Agatha in the Jeeves storiesto Zorro including Oliver Twist andMiss Moneypenny from JamesBond and many more.

MOJACARCOMMUNITY

LIBRARYNEW BOOKS NOW IN

Run by volunteers, the library is open Monday, Wednesday and Fridaymornings, 11am – 1pm, in the Multiusos Centre next to the Tercero

Edad café. Membership is 10€ each year for those over 60 and 12€ forothers; this is a family or household membership fee.

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotelby Deborah Moggach

Enticed by advertisements for anewly-restored palatial hotel inIndia, a group of very differentpensioners leave England to begina new life. Filled with visions of alife of leisure, things don’t turn outas they think.

Prayer of the Night Shepherdby Phil Rickman

This is the latest book in theMerrily Watkins series set on theEnglish–Welsh border. A crumblinghotel, a suggestion of inheritedevil, a strange love affair – all arefascinating for young Jane Watkins.However the sinister side becomesincreasingly apparent for hermother, Merrily, the diocesanexorcist for Hereford.

Until Tuesdayby Luis Carlos Montalvan

This is the true story of howTuesday, a service dog, helped toheal a shattered soldier. CaptainMontalvan retired after 17 yearsfrom the US army suffering fromphysical disabilities, agoraphobiaand post-traumatic stress. It wasTuesday who brought him backfrom the brink.

The End of the Wasp Seasonby Denise Mina

A young woman’s death in Glasgowis linked with the suicide of abanker in Kent. DS Alex Morrow isassigned to the Glasgow murderand soon discovers a tangled webof lies.

The Devil’s Lightby Richard North Patterson

Another book by this popularauthor, this is a hard hitting raceagainst time, focusing on an alQaeda plot. When a nuclearwarhead is stolen, a chillingbroadcast follows – America waitsin fear. What is the target?

ROBERT STUART9.5.28 – 30.3.12

Known to all his friends as Bob, died inhospital in England.His career as Ship’s Captain was veryvaried and with his wife Moira, livedand worked in different countries. Onretirement they chose to come to live inMojácar where they helped found thelate ‘La Mata’ Bowling Club. Bob waspresident for many years but with hishealth on the wane they decided to return to England though kept intouch with the Club and friends with yearly visits.Condolences go to his wife, sons and grandchildren. He will be sadlymissed.

Rest in Peace Bob, all your friends in Mojácar.

Kids had a great time at the arty day organised for them at TheFundraiser, Turre and plan to run it, free of charge, everyWednesday throughout the summer holidays. Any donations ofpaper, paint, etc would be gratefully received.

Lily (above) and Fudge came3rd in the Easter Bonnetcompetition and 2nd in theLook-alike competition.

A really good day was had by all at the Easter Fun Day and DogShow held, for the first time, in the square at El Pinar on EasterMonday. The sun shone, the venueproved ideal and a total of 1,121.60€was raised for PAWS.


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177 Paseo Mediterraneo, Mojacar Playa (next to Price Brown)

Mon - Fri: 10.30am - 2pm / Sat: 11.00am - 2pm

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FLY SCREENS & INTERIOR BLINDSALL AREAS COVERED

Tlf: 660 052 051

New & Used Furniture, Mattresses &Beds including Memory Foam, Duvets &Pillows, Selection of Bed Linen, Towels& Curtains ...

SECOND-HAND FURNITURE WANTED

Large selection of Secondhand Furniturenow in stock ... Sofas & Corner Sofas,TVs, and more ...

Property Sales,Rentals, Management

& Maintenance

Quality Properties wantedfor our portfolio

Paseo Mediterraneo, Mojacar Playa Tlf: 950 475 241E: [email protected]

www.thepropertyshopmojacar.com

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All the staff welcome you to the

MillionaireMillionaireLive Football

shown on all

European Satellite

Channels ...

UK Sky, Calcio,

Nova, etc ...

Sports Bar & CafeDaily Menu includes:

Home-made Daily Specials,Curries, Lasagne & Chilli,

All day English Breakfasts,“Millionaire Sandwich”, Wraps

Open daily10am - late

Kitchen open10am - 6pm

FUN POKERWednesdays 8pm

950 617 467 637 255 978

FRIDAYS ... Home-made Fish, Chips & Peas

Wi Fi

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Urb. Pueblo Diana, Paseo del Mediterraneo 163, Mojácar Playa

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Argentinian GrillLa Cabaña

Est. 2002

OPENOPENOPENOPENOPEN ... ... ... ... ...

Every Evening7pm - 12 midnight/close

Sunday Lunchtime1.30pm - 4pm

TANGO SHOWTANGO SHOWTANGO SHOWTANGO SHOWTANGO SHOWwith Belen & Tupac

will be backcall us for information

Bookings Recommended

PETS PARADISEPETS PARADISEPETS PARADISEPETS PARADISEPETS PARADISE

Everything & more for all kinds of pets,Everything & more for all kinds of pets,Everything & more for all kinds of pets,Everything & more for all kinds of pets,Everything & more for all kinds of pets,Horses and riders ...Horses and riders ...Horses and riders ...Horses and riders ...Horses and riders ...

Suministros RIDAO, nearLos Gallardos petrol stationAnne's Treasure Trove, Turre

Open: Mon-Fri: 9am-2pm & 4pm-8pm / Sat: 9am-2pmT: 626 209 393 E: [email protected]

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Pool TablePool TablePool TablePool TablePool TableTlf: 619 363 832Tlf: 619 363 832Tlf: 619 363 832Tlf: 619 363 832Tlf: 619 363 832

Tuesdays ... AcousticJam Session

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Free tapa with a drink up to 7pmOpen sun terraceFreshly made paninisSky HD TV/Sports/ESPNScuba diving information

SPORTS ESPN POOL DARTS MUSIC TAPAS WIFI

Open from 2pm, Mon-Fri and 12pm, Sat & SunPam – 618 826 092 Graham – 630 266 261

3rd to 6th – Golf Spanish Open5th – FA Cup Final13th – F1 Spanish Grand Prix19th – UEFA Champions League Final

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SPORTING DATES TO REMEMBER IN MAY ...

24th to 27th – Golf BMW PGA26th – RU AVIVA Premiership Final27th – F1 Monaco Grand Prix

Warm and friendly welcome atthe Pub on the Playa!

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Escape from your TV set !

Life BeyondYour Lounge

MONDAYBadgers: Quiz 8pmIndigo Gym: Pilates with Alison

1.15pmIrish Rover: Art Classes, 11amMiraflores: Aerobics 9amMiraflores: Quiz 8pmThe New Kimrick: Merry Maiden’s

Coffee Morning, 11am -1pm, nomembership, just turn up.

Vera Beach Club: Aquazumba withAlison, 10am

TUESDAYArriba: Get Fit & Healthy Day,

10.30amBeachcomber: (Every 2nd of month)

Book, CD & DVD Sale 11amIndigo Gym: Zumba with Alison

9.30amKimrick: Ceroc with Tracey & Paul

8pm (tlf: 687 251 799)Miraflores: WhistSinaloa: Acoustic Jam SessionWEDNESDAYBar Med: Quiz 8.30pmLemon Lounge: Quiz 9pmMillionaire: Fun Poker Night 8pmMiraflores: Darts, Dominoes, PoolThe Loft: Women on Wednesday

2pmVera Beach Club: Aquazumba with

Alison, 10amTHURSDAYEl Naranjo: Quiz 8.30pmIndigo Gym: Zumba with Alison

9.30am & 12 noonKimrick: Yoga for Seniors with

Edna Freeman, 10.15amMiraflores: Zumba 10amMiraflores: Live Music Dinner

DanceFRIDAYEl Gaucho: Live Flamenco ShowEl Naranjo: Karaoke 8.30pmHostal Rural: Flamenco ShowVera Beach Club: Aquazumba with

Alison, 10amSATURDAYBeachcomber: Free Computer

Workshop, 10.30am - 1pm.Hostal Rural: Dinner & DanceSUNDAYIrish Rover: Fun Quiz & Open Mic

from 4pmLa Parata: Live EntertainmentNIGHTLYIrish Rover - Live entertainment &

KaraokeWEEKENDSBar Med - call for detailsEl Patio - see boards for detailsEmerald Isle - see advert/boards

When you buy your pet food from Jabali, ask for a PAWSloyalty card. For every bag you buy over 20kg your cardwill be stamped. When you have collected 15 stamps,

Jabali will donate a 20kg bag to PAWS.

Avda. Andalucía, Mojacar (Playa to Pueblo Road, behind the Jarapa Shop)

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PET SUPPLIES

Specialists inAnimal Nutrition

BULK BUY FOOD FOR ALL YOURPETS AT LOW PRICES!

BOOK, CD & DVD SALE ...

(all donations of books gratefully received)

Raising funds for PAWS Cat CharityGood condition, second-hand books for just 1€

Second Tuesday of each month atBEACHCOMBER RESTAURANT

Mojácar Playa ... 11am - 1pmBECOME A PAWS VOLUNTEERContact 678 490 208

PAWS - patasPAWS - patasPAWS - patasPAWS - patasPAWS - patasGENERAL ENQUIRIES 678 490 [email protected]

FERRO - Can you give this handsome and lovelydog a good home? Ferro is a friendly and activedog that loves to play and be involved in all kindsof activities. He gets on well with other dogs,though he does not seem to be aware of his ownsize and sometimes plays a little rough with theothers. But he means no harm. Because he spendsmost of his time with other dogs he is a little lesssure about us humans, so may step back at firstapproach from strangers but then relaxes andmakes contact. A really nice and energeticteenager dog.

GRACIE - D.O.B : 21/5/2011Gracie and her 2 siblings have been brought up from kitsby one of our fosterers and all are now ready to findforever homes of their own. Gracie is more timid than herbrothers, but once she is familiar with you, her cheekyloveable character is revealed and she will encourageyou to stroke and play with her. All are used to dogs anddo, in fact, join them on their walks! Spayed andvaccinated. If you would like any further information onGracie or her siblings, please contact Diane on 950 617643 or Ruth on 637 817 982.

DOG OF THE MONTHJELLYBEAN is now an adolescent anddisplays some typical teen behaviour. Hehas now become more dominant in naturewith the other dogs in his kennel and playgroup. He is very active, easily gets bored,and is under-stimulated in the shelterenvironment. He wants to be in the forefrontof the group and will push to get to the frontwhen someone arrives. Jellybean has ahigh energy level that is not being methere. He really enjoys going for walks and playing, so would need a home that canaddress this need. We do not think that he has ever lived in a home (or may be didwhen he was young), so will most likely need to learn everything involved. Jellybeancan jump extremely high and repetitively when he gets over-excited so if outsidehe would need a very high enclosure, preferably with a roofing structure. He stillremains a very friendly and sociable dog with people and will be one of the firstto run over and greet and play with you. His lack of training and his energy needswill need to be met. With direction, he should be a nice pet.

Gemma - was found abandoned in Bedar. Shewas starving and trying desperately to get towhere she could smell food being cooked. Sheis affectionate though a little timid at first, butimproves with confidence each day. Gets onwell with other dogs in her foster home. Shelearned to walk on the lead within days, butneeds more experience outside the home. Nofood aggression noted though she eats rapidlyand will go to the other dogs’ bowls. Shouldnot be homed with cats.

SPENCER - Of all the dogs in the shelter, Spencer isone of the most people friendly. He adores humancompany. However, this friendliness does not alwaysextend to other dogs so he is best homed as an onlydog. Though he is an older dog, Spencer loves to play,especially with toys, and of course would love you toplay with him too.

“UNTIL THERE ARE NONE ...ADOPT ONE”

T: 626766 073

T: 950958 102

Hi my name is Blackie and I am aPincher X. I am a very placid Boy wholoves lots of cuddles and attention. Imay be small but I have a big heartwith lots of love to give. After beingabandoned I would love a newforever home.D.O.B 01/04/2008. I would love youto come and meet me at The DogHouse.

Hi my name is Danny. I am lookingfor a very special home. I had to havemy leg amputated after it was caughtin a trap. I have no problems walking& running but I am timid after whathas happened to me but I amimproving all the time. If you thinkyou have the patience & lots of TLCfor me I would love to meet you.

NEXT BIG PLAY DAY26th MAY from 11am.

Come and enjoy a day out withthe dogs, refreshments provided,

everyone is welcome.

[email protected]

Teátro Pedro Gilabert, Arboleas

8th & 9th June - 7.30pm10th June - 3.30pm

Tlf: 697 384 [email protected]

Tickets7.50€

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PAGE© Puzzle Choice - www.puzzlechoice.com Solution & Answers on Page 26

Cryptic CrosswordACROSS1. Part of a fish friend, at last (7)4. Slightly wet and omits to change (5)7. Buccaneer without midshipman is angry (5)8. Is is possible adolescent holds water? (7)9. Sees a change and alleviates (5)10. Sensation found in pasta steam (5)11. Seated vase is out of this world (6)13. View small snake and headless faction (6)17. No wig outstanding for a change (5)19. Paragon exhibiting wide allure (5)21. Aligned differently out in front (7)22. Plentiful chopped up maple (5)23. Monotonous sounding bee (5)24. A gift, right now? (7)DOWN

1. A fire is source of sprites (7)2. Closest found in linear estate (7)3. Vegetables sound like confidential disclosures (5)4. Notes parts of a degree (7)5. Things times change (5)6. Past, present or future are rigid (5)8. Example found in Jamaica sea (4)12. Migrate to agitated music (7)

TRIVIA QUIZ

14. Rearrange shape, sell pie (7)15. Bronze man function (7)16. Band sounds like it has appeal (4)17. Lubricated hidden cog until used (5)18. Insect essential to victim agony (5)20. Delete part of opera serenade (5)

Themed CrosswordACROSS6. Type of goat, cat or rabbit (6)7. Shorebird, related to the sandpiper (6)8. Ophidian (5)9. Female chickens (4)10. Terrestrial gastropod mollusc (5)11. Mongoose-like viverrine (7)14. Arctic whale with long spiral tusk (7)16. Slow-moving arboreal mammal (5)18. Gull-like jaeger (4)20. Raptors (5)22. Small arthropod (6)23. Large sauteed shrimp (6)DOWN1. South American arboreal boa (8)2. Canines (4)3. Long-tailed parrot of Central andSouth America (5)4. Terrestrial burrowing rodent (6)5. Small slender gull with forked tail (4)7. Woodland flycatcher (6)12. Graceful ruminant (8)13. Leporid mammal (6)

1. Which instrument did jazzman Gene Krupafind fame playing?

2. In show jumping how many points does arefusal cost?

3. Which Danish architect was responsible fordesigning Sydney Opera House?

4. Which TWO countries fought the so-called“Football War” of 1969?

5. Which songs with “HOUSE” in the title weretop 5 UK hits for the following artists,

[a] Rosemary Clooney (1954), [b] Blur (1995),[c] Alan price Set (1967), [d] Krush (1987) and[e] R Dean Taylor (1974)?

6. Who in 1949 completed the first non-stopRound the World flight?

7. From where do we obtain LANOLIN?8. How many times had Wallis Simpson been

married prior to marrying Edward VIII?9. Which TWO NHL teams are based in New

York?10. In which archipelago would you find the

islands of Sao Miguel, Terceira and Pico?

You Can Not Be Serious By The Other Half

Pretty soon the Diamond Jubilee of HerMajesty Elizabeth the Second, by the Grace ofGod, of the United Kingdom of Great Britainand Northern Ireland, and of Her other Realmsand Territories, Queen, Head of theCommonwealth, Defender of the Faith, will betaking place in our neck of the woods.Far be it for me to gainsay Her Majesty a bit ofa knees-up after all the trouble and strife thatshe has experienced during her reign, but mustthe rest of us go overboard with the festivitiesas well? I have a suspicion that we are alljumping on the Jubilee bandwagon - it is, afterall, the Queen’s Jubilee, not ours, and I feel sheis entitled to enjoy herself as she sees fit.Perhaps she would rather have a duvet day,and stay in bed until 10 o’clock? Then she couldget up and dressed in her comfy slacks andsloppy old fleece, tie on the faithful headscarfand head for the stables, where she wouldsaddle and bridle her favourite horse anddepart for a canter around the countryside,coming back with a goodly appetite for a baconsarnie, eaten at the kitchen table.Perhaps she could then put on a decent top,let her ladies fix her hair, and shuffle out ontothe balcony in her slippers (nobody sees herfrom the waist down) to give her public agracious wave after which she would head tothe back garden to play with the dogs for a bitbefore sitting down to a cream tea, which shewould share with Philip and the dogs. Ormaybe the dogs and Philip.She’d probably be a bit tired by now, so shecould send out for a takeaway and a video,settle herself comfortably on the sofa with arug over her knees and sip a glass of wine ortwo before going to bed.I think she’d like a day like that far better thanhaving to traipse all around the country lookingtidy and queenly and being nice to people. Itseems unfair to me that it is her Jubilee, yetshe gets no say in what she does or where shegoes – I think for just one day she should beallowed to let herself go and have a day offfrom the rest of us, just like the rest of us.Also, then there would be no Jubilee partiesto organise, so the Higher Authority wouldretain her calm, none of the neighbours wouldget drunk and behave in an embarrassing way,no garden furniture would get broken, and Iwouldn’t have to shuttle endlessly to the shopsfor booze, bunting and barbecue lighters!Ah well! One can but dream.

15. Sea mammals (6)17. Showy growth of head feathers (5)19. Type of penguin, sounds regal (4)21. Male deer (4)

11. Who is the patron saint of lost causes?12. What was the name given to the last steam

locomotive built for British Railways?13. On what does the Lord Chancellor sit upon

in the House of Lords?14. In which of Charles Dickens’ novels do the

following characters appear, [a] EbenezerScrooge, [b] Betsy Trotwood, [c] InspectorBucket, [d] Madame DeFarge and [e] JoeGargery?

15. Which river flows through the followingUK cities, [a] Nottingham, [b] Chester, [c] Sun-derland, [d] Cambridge and [e] Gloucester?

16. What is the total cost of buying all FOURstations in the traditional game ofMonopoly?

17. Which FOUR countries share a land borderwith ARMENIA?

18. Who wrote the novel “The Great Gatsby”?19. Which countries have the following top

level internet domains, [a] BE, [b] CA, [c] HR,[d] SA and [e] ZA?

20. On which Mediterranean island did poetand writer Robert Graves die in 1985?


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ANIMAL WELFARE

APSA (Almanzora area) 663 762 642www.apsa.org.esPAWS-PATAS (Coast)General Enquiries 678 490 217www.paws-patas.orgPuppy Rescue in Spain (Albox)690 143 140 - new numberwww.puppyrescueinspain.orgThe Dog House Foundation(Huercal Overa) 626 766 073www.thedoghouse-huercal-overa.webs.com

CLUBS / SOCIETIES

Abusos Urbanisticos Almanzora No(AUAN) Campaigning for legalisation ofhomes built without proper authority inthe Almanzora Valley. Meets 11am on3rd Sat of month in La Parilla, Albox.Tlf:617 118 209 www.almanzora-au.orgAlbox Computer Club - a non-profitcomputer club to help members makebetter and safer use of computers. MeetsFridays at Bar Rumores at 10am.Illustrated talks (large screen andprojector) and members clinic for ailingcomputers. Email: [email protected]: www.alboxcc.comAlmanzora Group of Friends (Albox)Reg. No. 3501. Information Centre andLibrary. Open Tues, Thurs & Sat 10am-1.30pm. Avda. Lepanto, Albox (next toBar Rumores). Extensive English Library,DVDs and Talking Books. Quiz 1st & 3rdTues of month, 8pm, at Bar Rumores. Daytrips, mini holidays and other social events.Contact: 634 343 147 during openinghours. www.almanzoragof.orgAlmería Link Solos Friendship ClubMeets 8.30pm Wednesdays at VeraHotel. Newcomers always made welcome.For info: Johnny 950 478 899 or Heather950617558/667243561Bowling Clubs See opposite page.Cambridge 800 Weight Plan.Cambridge 800 is proven to be successfulin helping people from all walks of lifeachieve and manage a healthy weightand lifestyle. Want to achieve your idealweight? Contact Counsellor Ann Bridgeson 660 681 166, no obligation, no joiningfee.Club Taurino de Mojácar. A non-profitmaking club with no membership fees.Regular meetings and informal get-togethers. Enjoy trips by coach, train, caror on foot to interesting places & excitingevents nearby & further afield. ContactAudrey or Mike 950 475 261. www.club-taurino-mojacar.comDames In Huercal Overa. Meet 3rdWednesday of month, 10.30am at theTennis Club, Huercal Overa. ChairmanPauline Smith 610 315 530.Dames In Spain. Meet 3rd Monday ofmonth, 11am at The New Kimrick,Mojácar. Chairman Gail Creasey 950472 225. Secretary Iris Hamilton 950475 863.Dames In Turre. Meet last Monday ofmonth, 11am at Centro de Usos Multiples,Turre. Guests always welcome.Secretary Pam Smith 950 475 418.President Lesley Barlow 950 478 633.Full Gospel Businessmen’s FellowshipInternational. Monthly Ladies and Men’sBreakfast Meetings. Tlf: David Templeman950 168 349 or David Hamilton 950618 814.

Freemasons. Tlf: 950 460 380Golf Clubs See opposite page.Indalo Players. Membership secretary950 615 566. President 950 069 118 or637 817 982.Maiden’s Coffee Morning every Mondaymorning at The New Kimrick, 11am-1pm.Free membership. Ladies come along andjoin us, bring a friend or come alone, youwill be made welcome by all the group.Mojácar Angling Club (M.A.C.)950 473 099.Mojácar Bridge Club. Mondays andWednesdays in Turre. Tlf: Les 950 437100.Mojacar Community Library. OpenMon, Wed & Fri , 11am - 1pm.Multipurpose Centre, Mojácar Fuente(lower level). Annual householdmembership 12€. Seniors 10€ and freefor English-reading Spanish.Mojácar Cricket Club (M.C.C.)Sam 663 132 487/ Dave 950 617 606Mojacar Sewing Circle. Meet at BellaVista, Wednesday 10.30am. Tlf: Brenda950 390 426 or Sylvia 950 472 967Mojácar Taekwon-do Club.Michael Williams 646 844 708www.gtfspain.webs.comMojacar Walking Group. Register onwww.mojacarwalkinggroup.com orTlf: 950 467 679. Schedules will bee-mailed to registered walkers, and onlythose registered are invited to walk.Nulinedance Workshops with the Twins.Tues & Fri, 7pm, La Pará, Turre.Pamela’s Line Dance Club. Tlf: 950398 076.PIRdA - Refurbished Computers forDeserving Causes. A Registered Non-Profit Association which refurbishescomputers and other IT equipment fordonation to local Associations, Charitiesand similar groups. For more info go towww.pirda.org.The Luvvies Theatre Group - a non-profit amateur dramatic company. MeetsWednesdays at Bar Rumores 3pm. Allare welcome - on stage, behind the scenes,general help. We put on two to threemajor productions a year, and have othertheatre related activities in between.Email: [email protected]: www.theluvvies.comVERA - We are looking at forming asocial club for English speaking people, tomeet once a week in a local bar with wifi,also to organise trips. If you are interestedplease contact us on 634 328 303 [email protected] Lunch Group. We are a60+ group who meet to enjoy lunch anda chat every Wednesday on Mojácarplaya. Why not join us? Tlf: 667 303 788.ZUMBA, ZUMBA GOLD for beginnersand the less able & ZUMBATOMIC forkids aged between 5 and 12. Classes inTurre, Los Gallardos, Arboleas & SanJuan. Contact for timetable details: 950462 215 or 697 861 071.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Alcoholics Anonymous - Mojacar AreaMeetings, Tuesday & Friday, 6 pm, at theArtisan Centre, Mojacar Fuente. Contact629 108 272/[email protected] Angels - Care & SupportServices. Mojacar Playa. Tel: 902 026468. Email: [email protected]: www.almeriaangels.com

Carers Support Group Mojacar. Nonprofit making group of volunteerssupported by Almeria Angels. MonthlyDay Centre on the 3rd Thursday of themonth at Turre Evangelical Church. 11am-2pm. Offering support and respite forcarers and dependants. Lunch isavailable. Transport can be arranged. Tlf:Fanny Davies 677 683 385 or 950 472822. E-mail: [email protected]ácar Area Cancer Support Group(MACS) Helpline: (0034) 634 656 555.General Enquiries: Elaine (0034) 607598 470. www.macscancersupport.comE-mail: [email protected]

Ostomist Support for Expats. Call Dee950 064 322 in confidence.Parkinson’s Disease Support GroupJoyce 950 137 109.

activities - associations

clubs - societies - groupsOther Dates

to Remember

May

1: Labour Day - Public Holiday

2: Día de Comunidad de Madrid2-13: Festival de los Patios,

Cordoba (residents decoratetheir patios with cascades offlowers and visitors wanderfrom patio to patio).

3: Fiesta de las Cruces/Cruz deMayo

6: Día de la Madre (Mother’s Dayin Spain)

6: Wesak (Buddha Day)7: May Day/Early Spring Bank

Holiday (UK, ROI)8: World Red Cross Day9-16: Jerez de la Frontera Horse

Fair - a display of the finesthorses of the region.

11: Day of Sant Ponc, patron saintof herbalists - Barcelona.

12: World Fair Trade Day12-21: Madrid Fiesta de San

Isidro, 10 day celebration ofthe patron saint - parties,parades, bullfights and dances.

13: Mother’s Day - USA, CDN,AUS, NZ

13: Rogation Sunday15: Romería de San Isidro. On

the Sunday nearest to the 15thof the month, carts are adornedwith flowers and drawn throughmost of the municipality,ending in the hamlet ofSopalmo where the municipalband awaits, to begin the fiestaand dances.

17: Ascension Day-Holy Thursday27: Whit Sunday - Pentecost27: Feast of Weeks (Shavuot)28: Spring Bank Holiday UK28: Memorial Day (USA)28: World Hunger Day

30: Día de las Islas Canarias31: Día de Castilla - La Mancha31: World No Tobacco Day

June

2-5: Queen Elizabeth II DiamondJubilee (UK)

Dates foryour Diary

May2 to 13: Exhibition of artist Marisa

Casado. Centro Municipal deArte, Fuente de Mojácar. Tues-Fri, 10.30am-13.30pm & 5pm-8pm. Sat & Sun, 11am-2pm.

4: Anglican Church Spring Fair.Hotel El Puntazo, Mojacarplaya, 10am. Contact: EricDore 950 615 105 or visitwww.mojacarchurch.org.

6: Bay Radio/The FundraiserNational 5km Charity Walks.From Irish Rover, MojácarPlaya and Blue Parrot, VeraPlaya -11am. Sponsorshipforms at both venues and TheFundraiser shops in Turre andVera.

11- 17: Sunseed Desert Technol-ogy Thermal Mass Kachelofen(German Stove) Course. Gotto www.sunseed.org.uk fordetails.

18: Presentation of the new Jazz& Flamenco Huellas album byflutist/saxophonist JorgePardo. Centro de UsosMultiples, 10pm. Tickets 7€(booked in advance) & 10€.

19: FGBMFI Breakfast Meeting.Torre Bahia Restaurant,Mojácar Playa, 10am. Cookedbreakfast 5€ inc. tea or coffee.Booking necessary for cateringpurposes. Tlf: D. Templeman950 168 349 or D Hamilton950 618 814 or email:[email protected]

19: Spring Garden Fete with BBQlunch. Camping Los Gallardos.See Sea View Column for moreinfo.

19: SAN ISIDRO 2012. 5.30pm,firing of rockets and wreath.10.30pm, popular Verbena,enlivened by the musical trioTivoli.

19 -20: Sunseed Desert Technol-ogy Natural Clay PlasterFinishes Cours. For details goto www.sunseed.org.uk

20: SAN ISIDRO 2012. 11.30am,Pilgrimage of San Isidro,departing from La Fuente toSopalmo with a refreshmentstop in Las Alparatas. 6pm,Mass in honor of San Isidro.

20: Romería de San Isidro, Turre21: Dames in Spain trip to

Santuario de la Esperanzafollowed by lunch atMonasterio de Santa Eulalia.Members and Guestswelcome. For information callIrene: 950 069 072.

26: Yoga Day at El Molino, Turrewith Sharon Fisher andBrahmananda from 9.30am-6pm. The subject ‘Karma andReincarnation’. All welcome,no experience necessary. Forinformation call Sharon 950469 122.

26: Free Well Woman Clinic atCeiba Medical Centre, Turre.11am-2pm. See advert onpage 13.

June3: Music Festival in aid of PAWS.

Hostal Rural, Turre.See SeaView Column for more info.

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Golf Clubs & SocietiesAguilon Golf Members: Les Raufer: Tlf: 636 938 404 or 634 641 199

Almería Golf League: Les Raufer: Tlf: 950 619 273 or 634 641 199

Badgers Golf Society: Keith Bradley: Tlf: 950 478 525 or 607 305 339

Boxers Golf Society: Tlf:607 675 318 or forums section of www. Arboleas.co.uk

Cortijo Grande Golf Club: Mike Picken: Tlf: 950 475 509

Forum Golf Society: Phil Elam: Tlf: 666 847 840 or [email protected] website: www.forumgolfsociety.webs.com

Marina Members Golf Club: Jim Budd: 950 162 727 website: www.marinamembersgolfmojacar.com

Media Golf Society: Carol or Trevor: Tlf: 950 461 077 or 671 971 410

Valle del Este Golf Society: Alan Townsend: Tlf: 690 090 982

Bowling ClubsAlmería Bowling Club: Jim Pike: Tlf: 950 398 803Indalo Bowling Club: Toni Watts: Tlf: 950 468 165Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club: Doreen Sands: Tlf: 950 064 791/690 006 681Information on Nationals: Bryan Redington: Tlf: 950 478 604

Market DaysMon: Antas - Berja - Huércal OveraTues: Albox - Cuevas del Almanzora - Los GallardosWed: Bédar - Lubrín - Mojácar - Velez BlancoThur: Carboneras - Cuevas del Almanzora - Olula del Río - SorbasFri: Garrucha - Turre - ZurgenaSat: Aguilas - Arboleas - Tijola - Velez Rubio - VeraSun: Purias - VillaricosSummer: Garrucha Promenade (Nightly) - San Juan de los Terreros (Sunday)

Markets & RastrosWed: Malibu (formerley Mariela’s) Mojacar Playa - Craft Fair ... 9am - 1pmWed: La Cumbre Restaurant, Los Gallardos ... 9am - 1pmWed: Mercamundo, El Real, Antas ... 10am - 3pmSat: Indalo Centre, opposite Red Cross, Mojacar Playa ... 9am - 2pmSat: Bar International, Arboleas-Albox Road, Albox ... (am)Sat: Sopalmo ... 10am - 4 pmSun: Multiple Use Centre (Artisan Centre) Mojácar Fuente ... (am)Sun: Camping Los Gallardos ... 9am-12pmSun: (first Sunday of month) La Montaña Farmers’ Market ... 12pmSun: (second Sunday of month) Bédar ... 9amSun: (second Sunday of month) Mercamundo, El Real, Antas ... 10am - 3pmSun: (second Sunday of month) Velez Rubio, on Industrial Estate

Not a lot to report really, ‘Orca Steve’from his boat in Garrucha hasn’t beencatching much and other than onedecent 3lbs palometon (leer fish)‘London Bill’ caught from Macenasrocks that was about it sea fishing-wise. Except for a tale from ‘CaptainBrian Cuba’ as per below.Brian said, “We haven't been outmuch these last couple of weeks, toobumpy for me but Duncan and I didhave a go on Tuesday morning.It wasn't the best of starts, and waspretty breezy before we even cast offbut, about 10 o'clock, we had a go.We had a very choppy ride down thecoast to about 3/4 mile out, due East,of the Repsol garage where we metup with ‘Captain Orca Steve’. He hadabout 6 on board his boat and saidhe was really struggling to get intoanything at all, just no fish! We werein about 80 ft of water and driftingSouth at about 1.2mph according tothe GPS.Steve moved off, out into deeperwater, but Duncan and I decided if weweren't going to catch anything wemight as well NOT catch it in only 80ftof water as opposed to 400ft, a loteasier on the old arms bringing emptyhooks up from that depth.We dropped our baited feathers overand just drifted with the prevailingNortherly wind in the generaldirection of Mojácar, I suspect wemight have made GIB.by tea time, thewind was so strong.Anyway, before we had gone quitethat far, I noticed one of the buoys

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MojacarLocalBusesBuses run every half hour fromPuerta Marina (25 and 55 pastthe hour) to Marina de la Torre,with detours to Mojácar village.First bus: (from Puerto Marina)

08.55Last bus: (from Puerto Marina)

20.55Last bus: (from Village - goes to Marinade la Torre) 21.15

Service is less frequent 2 pm to 4 pmand 7pm to 9pm.

Special dates such as Easter, MajorFiestas, etc., times subject to

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marking the end of a local inshorefishermen's long net fast bearing downon us. We drifted right over the markerand at the last minute I grabbed thebuoy and attached a 10mt line to it.Here we had a made to measure seaanchor and we didn't have the lousyjob of pulling it back up when weeventually decided to leave. It justcouldn't have been better. Once wehad established our rightful spot onthe ocean, 10mts beyond the net, Idropped a 1lb block of minced liverover board and watched it settle downright below the boat.Now I don't know if it was the fact wewere eventually anchored or the factthat we had dropped a goodly load ofjuicy ground bait down, I suspect both,but we started catching fish almoststraight away.As soon as our lines hit the bottom wewere getting bites which more oftenthan not resulted in a fish. Not thebiggest in the sea I must confess, but alot of them, and nearly all pandoras. Icaught a small weaver fish twice in asmany minutes, it was definitely thesame one and I could swear it was thesame one Duncan caught about 5minutes later. Each time it came up weput it back down again but it kept ourbait. By the third time it was a prettywell fed little weaver and a very luckyone to boot, had we been Spanishfishermen I doubt it's fate would havebeen quite so 'healthy'.Both of us hit onto something heavyand stubborn but as we began to reelit in, on both occasions, after about 30ft it dropped off, my feeling is it was anoctopus drawn by the minced liverwhich had taken the lead weights.Could be wrong, am open to sugges-tions.Being anchored stern on to the waveswasn't the best way to spend a coupleof hours, we took on water and it gota bit bumpy, rough is the word thatsprings to mind.I did ROUGH a few years ago on theother side of the World and it doesn'treally do much for me these days, Ihave become a 'fair weather'

fisherman so imagine my surprise anddelight when, after about 2 hours, wesuddenly discovered we were nolonger able to 'feed' the fish, we wereout of bait.That was all the excuse we needed, sowe cast off from our 'user friendly'anchor and beat a hasty retreat to thecomfort of the dock.We had landed about 15 fish whichwere quickly dropped back into the seaand what with the other 5 or 6 thatnever came into the boat, and thestubborn weaver which, even if it wasthe same fish, still counted for 3 as thatwas how many times it came aboardand we fed it, all in all we had a prettygood 2 hours. Time for coffee, twocups I think!!So that was Tuesday, Thursday is goingto be a maintenance day, they happenall the time with boats, but by Fridaywe will be ready to confront the mightyocean once again and pit our witsagainst the mighty fish that dwelltherein. Needless to say, they seemmuch brighter than we are so, onceagain, we will come back with thesmallest, and I suspect, least intelligentof the species”. BRIAN.Coarse fishing hasn’t been producingmuch and the best weight from twocompetitions in Murcia produced just20lbs.The Albox fishing club meets every twoweeks or so at Bar Wassy. For detailsof the next meeting tel: 677 655 049.For further information on any of theabove or to find out about beach, boator coarse fishing licenses, see John atthe Beachcomber Bar Restaurant onMojácar Playa or tel 950 473 099. Incase of difficulty reaching me (Probablyout fishing) ask staff for my mobilenumber.

See more about the Beachcomber,past fishing reports and photos atwww.beachcombermojacar.comYou can also find me on Facebook andTwitter. ‘John Beachcomber’

Checkout Mojacar’s weather andsea conditions here on the

Beachcomber’s three webcamswww.beachcombermojacar.com/

beachcomber-webcam/The above webcams are now workingbut only with Internet Explorer and a32 bit computer operating system, i.e:Windows XP should work.

Tight Lines, Beachcomber John.


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