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Looking for a loving home – Nelson, who is blind
We have a special little boy here who needs a home. He is being posted again as, unfortunately, the wrong photo appeared last time!
Nelson is a beautiful German Shorthaired Pointer but he cannot see, having received a heavy blow to his head, which has affected both optic nerves and turned him blind.
He is only three years old.
We took him out of the pound because we couldn’t bear to leave him there with the other dogs all jumping on him.
We are fostering him and he is loving, affectionate and very trusting.
In a familiar environment, you would scarcely know he is blind.
He loves his walks (off lead, and with excellent recall), outings in the car and will play with our other dogs and a ball. He is being taught how to be accepting of cats and is great with the other five dogs here, and people.
Nelson would make a wonderful companion and doesn’t need a lot of space.
If you would like more information, please email me at tmsconsultants@hotmail.com or private message me on Facebook (Sarah Taylor-Moore) or ring 951 24 21 78/650 84 23 36.
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Friends re-unites – Success
A few days ago there was a post asking if anyone on DigameXtra knew me as an old school friend was coming to Spain and wanted to contact me. I would just like to say a big thank you to everyone who called or emailed to tell me. Even though I’d seen the ad. it was very nice to know that so many people took the time and trouble to contact me .
So thanks DigameXtra and Walk Andalucia too for posting this. I’ll be seeing my friend in March for a big catchup! Maggie
Have you seen Harry? Pet Cat Missing
Our neutered tom cat has disappeared. He was last seen at 4.00 am on Sunday but failed to turn up for his breakfast or supper and hasn’t come back today. This is extremely unusual as he never strays very far from us and always comes home at feed times.
He has lived with us for 4-5 years and is slightly nervous around strangers. Unfortunately we don’t have any photos of him.
He is a large, healthy tabby with slightly wiry fur.
We live in the lower Fogarate area of Canillas de Albaida campo. Our numbers are 676536604 or 634339050 or email caroljstarr @ hotmail.com
AAR Team Rehoming axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Got a little bit of time on your hands? Would you like to help us?
We are looking for volunteers to become ‘Kennel Angels’ and join the Axarquia Animal Rescue team in doing the very best we can for the animals in our care and help to prepare them for adoption
Our Kennel Angels will regularly visit our dogs in kennels at either Puente don Manuel or Riogordo and become their friend. You’ll exercise and socialise the dog i.e: playing at the kennels, taking on walks, taking to markets, to bars, dog parks etc. The more our dogs are ‘out and about’ then the more chance there is of someone falling in love with them! If you have transport you can also provide a ‘doggie taxi’ for local vet visits.
We will do our best to match you with a dog or two best suited to you in terms of size, strength and needs. Advice and guidance will be on hand for you and we will provide harnesses, leads and toys etc.
As a kennel angel you really will enrich the dogs lives and help us to prepare them for adoption. You will need to be over 18 years of age and have a love of dogs and preferably have some experience of handling dogs. You’ll need a willingness to help to socialise, train and provide lots of love and cuddles to the dogs.
So if you love dogs and have an hour or two a week to spare then please get in contact for more info – we would love to hear from you. Call Diane 691 961 429 or email axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Impossible to Contact – Jean Kingsley Monks & Km Hollington
This is the message I get every time I try to contact you:
“Delivery to the following recipient failed permanently:
Please – can anyone “pop in to see them ” and see what the problem is.
Thanks, Jane – editor
The expectation of “Thank you”
I once asked a psychotherapist if I was wrong to feel aggrieved when, for example I had helped a stranger cross a road and they had said nothing of thanks.
And, I asked, “was I wrong to expect something in return?”.
The therapist replied ” who cares as long as the person got over the road” and added ” safely “.
Gordon
Services Available –Kitchens – Design / fitter / supplier.
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To the person looking for a kitchen fitter / supplier, I trade as Orange Grove Group and specialise in kitchens and bathrooms.
I am fully legal and can make licence applications if required.
I can supply you with Autocad drawings and photographic renderings so you can see how your kitchen will actually look.
I am not a high street shop so do not carry the overhead that they do which means my costs are lower.
If you would like any references from past customers or any pictures from my portfolio please contact me.
Mark
661713238
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Kitchen Design etc
I can provide the complete package from advice on design, selection and supply of units and appliances. Complete fitting including choice of worktop materials, tiling, plumbing and electrics 16 years working in Spain, references can be provided. Contact Clive Wolfe 639351889 email cortijoloslobos@yahoo.co.uk
Services Needed – Road Repairs
Can anybody recommend somebody who does repairs of roads in the campo at a reasonable price?
Please post any recommendations on Digame. Thanks, MW
Services Needed –Teacher of Classical Ballet
We are looking for a substitute teacher of classical ballet who has credentials with the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing to give lessons to 5-year old girls on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm, February through June 2016. Interested persons please contact us at 690073871 or e-mail ventana.abierta.acp@gmail.com
Services Available- Transport
Man with box van available for removals, IKEA collections etc. Professional service offered (20 yrs experience) from 25 euros per hour.
Contact Fred
Tel – 672593223 fkleven77@gmail.com
Services Needed Gestor in Competa
Could someone recommend a Gestor in Competa just sold my car
to a friend would like to sort sale out
pmdcompeta at yahoo dot co dot uk
Rental Available – 3 Bed Villa, La Herradura
A beautiful, tastefully furnished 3 bedroom townhouse in La Herradura. It is on the ‘right’ side of town with a five minute walk to the beach, bars and restaurants. Fantastic views, big square living room on top floor, separate large kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, cloakroom, huge garage with extra shower and laundry. Gorgeous, private terrace with access from LR and Kitchen.
600€/month for 1 year lease (they rent for 1,000€ a week in the summer). Long term rental possible.
Available now.
Please call for other details/ photos/viewing.
639 563 213
Recommendation – Credit where Credit’s Due
Just want to say a huge thank you to the French guy who sells mobile phone and electronic equipment at Tuesday’s El Trapiche and Friday’s Puento del Manuel markets. I saw a few very negative comments about him during the summer. He has repaired my Nexus tablet at a very reasonable cost. I had taken it to several other repairers who couldn’t help me, and took it to him as a last resort. Hats off to him.
Ruth
Recommendation- Touch Rugby
Thanks for the feedback. Paddle and Hashing were suggested
May give them a go.
Any more suggestions to mburrows33 @ gmail.com
Thanks
Recommendation Kitchen planning etc.
I would recommend Raul of Sun Kitchens who has done a really great job in refitting our kitchen. He speaks perfect English and has an extremely efficient team to carry out the work. His email address is sunkitchenscocinas@gmail.com and his phone number is 653 634633.
Recommendation Needed
The white(?) cemented area around my pool has become discoloured and dirty in places. I have tried all the usual supermarket detergents but none seem to work too well. I know a pressure washer would probably do the trick but it would mean dirty water going into the pool and I do not want to go to the enormous expense of filling the deep and large pool with completely fresh water. Any recommendations as to what I could use please.
Please reply to Carolphil7 at Gmail dot com or Digame if preferred. Many thanks. Carol
What’s on – Market, Tuesday, Trapiche
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Whats on at Chez Christel Torrox Costa
What’s on Live music restarting at Casa Maria, Torrox Costa
Today I was told by “Johnny Unplugged ” that Casa Maria is reopening in February for live music in Torrox Costa on Mondays nights . You can park your car in Torrox Park and walk along the “goat track ” .It used to be a very popular venue for local bands and singers and it is lovely that it is opening again as so many venues are closing down . I hope it gets lots of support and becomes popular again as it used to be . I hope more information will be available soon so it can be well supported
Judy in Penoncillo
What’s on La Rompiente Restaurant
After a few days of resting in January we will reopen 3rd of February.
We will have a new surprises like:
.-“Migas’ Day”: All the people can try a dish of authentic Andalusian Migas all Sundays.
.- A fantastic menu for Sant Valentine’s Day.
.- More promotion of our cocktails : made in the moment and with fresh fruit.
And much more…. 😉
I’ll put here the first idea to put on Digame :
Thank you so much for your help as always.
Keep in touch!!! And I’m waiting for your visit 😉
What’s on Johnny Q’s
Tuesday night is open mic night at Johnny Q’s from 8.00pm.
Come early to ensure a seat. Come down, bring your instruments and join in or just sit back and enjoy the great music. Kitchen open till late and of course Linda’s Tuesday night special for just 4 euros.
Telephone 634124989 for directions
Bloque 9 Costa del Oro, Torrox Costa
(Just behind Jings Chinese Restaurant)
What’s on Wednesday Market El Pino Torrox Park
Wednesday 27th January from 10am to 1pm, El Pino Torrox Park,
a mix of new,secondhand and artisan stalls.
Just follow the signs for the camp site and the bar is next to the main entrance to the site, Plenty of parking.There is no charge for a stall, for further details please email indoormarket at kwiksendmail dot com or call 662063987
What’s on – The Phoenix Club are celebrating St Valentines Day with a Dinner ‘n’ Dance at the Nerja Caves Restaurant Maro.
Included in the price of €30pp are welcome drinks and canapés, a delicious meal with wine and dance the night away to Gasoline from Nerja. Why not bring 10 friends and come for free!!
The date? Saturday 13th February 2016
The time? 7 for 7.30
The price? €30pp and transport €5pp extra with pick-ups along the coast from Chilches through to Torrox Costa.
Dress code? Smart casual for the fellas but the ladies can glam up!!
To book call Gail on 951 067 723 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk
The Phoenix Club is a registered association raising funds for 3 local charities and Help4Heroes in the UK. We meet every tuesday at the bar restaurant La Vega in Torre del Mar between 12 noonand 2pm. Bookings/payments can be made from 12.15 onwards.
What’s on – Ex Round Tablers – Burns Night
The members of 41 Club Nerja continue their fun by holding a Burns Night at the Cottage restaurant in Nerja. The Haggis was piped in and addressed by Vice Chairman Jim Skinner, a toast to the ‘Immortal Memory’ was given by Chairman Mike Proctor. Following interruptions from several members with renditions of Burns Poems the ‘Lassies Health’ was toasted by Alfie Fornear and a humorous response given by Jo Proctor. Scottish songs were sung and Scottish dancing followed.
We continue to look for former Round Tablers from throughout the world and our 40 plus members now come from ten different countries throughout Europe making us a truly European Club. We meet twice a month on the first and third Thursdays. The first Thursday is our lunch time Munch Bunch Menu del Dia around the many restaurants in our catchment area. The third Thursday sees our normal 41 meeting for the men at Hotel Al-Andaluz in Maro and on the same evenings many of our ladies meet for a meal in one of the local restaurants.
Our excellent website (41clubnerja.org) gives full details of our events. Most of our members only visit Spain a few weeks per year but by increasing our numbers we are guaranteed a good turn out at each meeting.
Please contact us via our website or via Alfie Fornear on 626998626
What’s on Invitation to the Film Forum ….
is open to all residents of Capistrano and their guests.
Readers and subscribers to DigameXtra are all guests and are welcome.
All films are shown in their original languages and are shown on a large screen
in the Capistrano Social Salon in El Capistrano Village, Nerja, starting promptly at 6 PM.
Complimentary wines (or alternate beverages on request) and “nibbles” are served.
The next film is an homage to the great psychiatrist, Dr. Oliver Sachs, who passed away last year:
Friday,Jan. 29th Awakenings (1990) (US – 121 min.)
From the book by Oliver Sacks, MD. Directed by Penny Marshall –
A new doctor, Malcolm Sayer (Robin Williams) finds himself with a ward full of patients who have been catatonic for decades with no hope of any cure. He tries a possible chemical cure on one of them, Leonard Lowe (Robert De Niro)When Leonard awakes, he is now well into his 50s having gone into a catatonic state at 20 years of age. The film then delights in the new awareness of the patients and then on the reactions of their relatives to the changes in the newly awakened. With: Julie Kavner, John Heard. In English.
For further information on the Capistrano Film Forum, please email Marty <<vmmargulies at cs dot com>
What’s on – Phoenix club Trips – March
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Next shopping trip to Gibraltar on Friday the 4th of March.
We have pick ups at at the A1 Garden Centre, Torre del Mar bus station and finally at Algarrobo Lidl at 08.30. The bus is parked in Morrisons car park and we leave Gibraltar at 16.30. Due to visa restrictions on entering Gibraltar, please advise if you are a non EU citizen when you book. Also it is important to remember to bring with you your EHIC card, just in case and passports are essential. On the way to Gibraltar we stop to spend a penny and for coffee.
Due to an increase in coach fares we have had to increase our prices by €1. The price? €12pp includes a €1 gratuity for the driver. Children under 12 can join us for 1/2 price. Still the best value on the coast!
Early booking is recommended if you like a particular place, as seat numbers are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Plenty to see in Gibraltar apart from the shopping!
For more information on any of our trips or events call Gail on 951 067 723, emailphoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk or catch us on the web at www.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk
The Phoenix Club is a registered association raising funds for 3 local charities and Help4Heroes in the UK. We meet every tuesday at the bar restaurant La Vega in Torre del Mar between 12 and2pm and you can book or pay from 12.15 onwards. Do pop in and meet us. You can find La Vega behind the Repsol Garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe.
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Kitty Harri’s Sculpture Garden in Jete near Otivar in the Alpujarras – Friday 11th March 2016 a visit.
Kitty Harri is best known for her bestselling novels (writing as Kitty Sewell). Her two acre Sculpture Garden in Andalucia, Spain, is the culmination of many years of sculpting and planting trees, building walkways and terraces, with a growing ambition to create an Alternative Art Environment. Alongside the 150+ artworks, the gardens are continuously evolving, containing many species of palms, shrubs and trees from around the world.
The gardens straddle a mountain ridge which projects into the Valle Tropical (Tropical Valley). The magnificent views, north to the Almijara and Cazulas mountain ranges, south to the Mediterranean sea and occasionally the Rif mountains of Africa, can be enjoyed from many seating areas in sun and shade.
In addition to Swedish-born Kitty’s own pieces,15 other nations are represented in the Garden by other sculptors.
Courtesy of Kitty’s website
This trip is likely to be very popular so early booking is recommended. A small deposit of €5pp will secure your seat
Date: Friday 11th March 2016
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A visit IKEA and/or Plaza Mayor on the morning of the 18th March and in the afternoon to Viveros Guzman in Alhaurin de la Torre.
The price? €12pp includes a €1 gratuity for the driver.
Depart Algarrobo Lidl at 09.30 with a pick up at Torre del Mar bus station, returning from Alhaurin at 5 pm
For more information on any of our trips or events call Gail on 951 067 723, email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk or catch us on the web atwww.phoenixsocialclub.co.uk
Wanted Bird Nut Feeder & Nuts
We are looking for the above to hang in our garden.
Is there a store in the area where one can buy such (apparently) exotic items
For Sale- Ifor Williams double horse trailer type HB 510 pics
A spacious horse trailer suitable for 2 horses up to 17. 2 HH (177.80cm) or for those looking for extra room.
This trailer benefits from a front ramp, in addition to the full width rear loading ramp making loading and unloading safer for the horse and the handler.
A jockey door is located towards the front.
This trailer has Spanish registration with an ITV that is valid until July 2016.
2250€
Contact information; phone 696 280 737 or 633 976 203.
Wanted – Furniture
Dining table and chairs and flat screen television.
0044 07922296446
L.C:
Wanted Enjoy Spanish by Juan Kattan Ibarra
I am looking for the above with CDs. Does anyone have a copy for sale.
Patsy.
muldowney 6@ hotmail.com
Wanted Vintage Cars
I am a collector of sports, classic, vintage and historic cars and I am looking to purchase a new addition to the collection. If you own one of these types of cars and are considering selling then I may be interested.
It may be that you know of someone who may have one for sale, if that’s the case, please ask them to contact me.
The condition is not important – I am happy to restore or purchase in Grade 1 condition.
My cars date from 2006 to 1934, English to Japanese, so don’t be afraid to put forward you classic.
Please contact me with details (and if you have a photo all the better).
mrandrewmark @ gmail. com
For sale- 2 mountainbikes.
Bought them 7 months ago so they’ve only been used one summer.
21 gears and as new.
175,– euro each.
Although they have been together al this time they can be bought separately 🙂
Contact: 722658640
Bob.
For sale – Cookworks Slow Cooker
Used only a few times, Capacity approx. 2 litres.
An absolute bargain at 10 euros.
Buyer to collect, can meet at El Pino, Torrox Park
Tel. Peggy 655 855 673
For Sale – Various pics
Nintendo Wii Console with Wii Sports + Sports Resort
Balance board, 2 Remote Controllers, 2 Nanchucks with a
Multifunction Station which holds these units in place & acts
as a battery charger. Price € 60 ono
Apple IPod Touch 8GB with case & stand Price €50 ono
Contact Ian 951 067 794 Torrox Park.
Wanted Vintage Cars
I am a collector of sports, classic, vintage and historic cars and I am looking to purchase a new addition to the collection. If you own one of these types of cars and are considering selling then I may be interested.
It may be that you know of someone who may have one for sale, if that’s the case, please ask them to contact me.
The condition is not important – I am happy to restore or purchase in Grade 1 condition.
My cars date from 2006 to 1934, English to Japanese, so don’t be afraid to put forward you classic.
Please contact me with details (and if you have a photo all the better).
mrandrewmark @ gmail. com
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