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Neutering a Cat
A rather delightful young male cat has decided he rather enjoys a few home comforts and has taken over my third bedroom. He is a stray, one of many, from the rocks on the beach in mezquitilla . I think it irresponsible of me if he starts impregnating the little female feral cats so I enquired locally about him having an operation, the cost of which is 78 euros. It is possibly what I will have to pay but wonder if there is anywhere offering this at a more manageable price for me.
email – diane_lang49@hotmail.com
Mobile – 631062968
Break-ins to Cars- Torrox Costa
About 6.30pm on Saturday 5th March, my wife and I were walking from Punta del Faro into the Costa. We were near the Opel garage and heard the noise of screeching tyres from behind us. We turned in time to see a dark red 4X4 (possibly a Mitsubishi) come hurtling out of the urbanisation and plough into the back of a parked car. The driver reversed, drove round the car he’d hit and sped off into Torrox Costa. There were three men in the car.
Having managed to get the registration number ( M. WL. 4323), we passed it to the car owner.
Having spoken to this man later that evening it appears that the police suspect the occupants of the 4X4 are responsible for several break ins to vehicles in the area around Punta del Faro, that day, in broad daylight no less.
Breaking into cars is bad enough, but the manner this car was driven in, in an effort to get away shows that these people have no regard for the safety of others.
Whilst it’s impossible to stop people committing this type of crime, a few moments thought on what you leave visible in your car can hopefully make it a bit harder for them.
Pass this on to your friends and neighbours, because these people will target indiscriminately, British, German, Spanish, makes no difference.
Jim.
Shingles – Afterthought…..(Editor allows this)
I respect your right to close discussions but in this case you have closed it on very misleading information. According to various websites, including CDC and NHS choices, 25% plus of people will have at least one episode of shingles in their lifetime, the risk and occurrence rising as you get older and your immune system weakens rising to about 50% of over 85s. So people in their sixties onwards have a significant risk of developing the condition. The potential long term effects of shingles are more likely as you get older also and while the vaccine only reduces the risk of getting shingles by 50% it reduces the risk of severe long term after effects (post herpetic pain) by 67%.
Those of us who have suffered from, or seen loved ones suffer from, shingles don’t agree it ‘isn’t worth it’ Ron & Margaret
Services Available- House & Pet Sitting
I will return to Spain (Malaga) on July 5th and will be available for house and pet sitting from that day onward should anyone be interested in that. I know many of you are planning to spend the summer in Sweden, UK etc because of the hot summers in Spain so this is a perfect time to start offering my services to you and then in the end of March/beginning of April I will make a decision on where to go. And if you know of anyone you’d think would need my services then please feel very welcome to forward this information to them. Thank you, Maria Contact me: mariaerving (at) gmail (dot) com Information about my house and pet sitting services: http://mariaerving.com/house-pet-sitting/
Recommendation –Thomas Gant, Lawyer
Can wholeheartedly support Barry and Paulines recommendation
of lawyer Thomas Gant in Competa.
Did a great job for us when buying our house in Competa some 4 years
ago and in all other matters as well.
Erik- Competa
What’s on- El Valle monthly meeting
Monday 7th March, 7pm for 7.30pm,
great evening ahead as we have Barber Shop singers to entertain us at the Restaurant Camping beside Lake Vinuela.
Non members welcome, why not come along to this club night and if you like what you see you can become a member.
We will be selling tickets for our trip to the Sierra Nevada and Granada city on 31st March, leaving from Puente don Manuel. We have lots of other things in the pipeline for this year.
Annual membership is just 10 euro and that entitles you to discount on various trips and events throughout the year.
If you need more info call Barbara on 616264067 or look at our website Welcome to Asociación El Valle del Embalse – El Valle Asociacion
What’s On – Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar March coming events
Tuesday 8th March – Photography Club. From “Good Shot” to “Great Shot”, why not come and learn the art of photography with Rob Bell Photography. A fun and informal class to help you to get more from your camera/photos. Open to all, from beginners to the more experienced photographer, regardless of the type of camera you use. There will be something for everyone!! Don´t forget to bring your camera. Time at the Centre 16:00h. Ticket price 4€ per lesson available at the Centre. Proceeds for Fund raising.
Friday 11th March – Easter Bazaar. Please come and join friends and have a morning of fun, on sale will be small gifts, preserves, cakes & International homemade food, boutique, second hand goods in good condition, books, local arts and crafts and much more. You can relax in the garden with your cake and a drink. All funds for fund raising. Time 11.00 to 13.00h.
Tuesday 15th through Saturday 19th March – Coach Excursion to Madrid, Aranjuez and Toledo. Please come and join friends on a 5 day coach excursion starting in the Torre del Mar area. The first day you will travel to Madrid, the capital of Spain, stopping on the way to purchase breakfast and lunch. The coach will arrive late afternoon at the 4* Senator Spa hotel in Madrid in time for dinner. Wednesday, after breakfast at the hotel, you will have a free day to discover Madrid and a Tourist bus ticket is in included. A day to see the Royal Palace, visit the Prado Museum, Temple of Debod, Plaza Mayor, Gran Via, Retiro Park and much more. Dinner will be provided at the hotel. Thursday, after breakfast, you will join the coach to visit El Valle de los Caidos (Valley of the Fallen), built on the instructions of Francisco Franco, to honour and bury those who fell during the Spanish Civil war. The construction started in 1940 and was completed in 1959 and there will be a guided tour. After the visit you will join the coach to go to the town of Aranjuez, which has been one of the Royal Estates of the Crown of Spain since the time of Philip II in 1560. There will be free time to stroll through the beautiful gardens and purchase lunch after which there will be a guided tour of the beautiful Royal Palace. You will then join the coach for the drive to the city of Toledo for dinner at the 4* Hotel Eurostars Toledo where you will stay for 2 nights. Friday, after breakfast, there is a free day to discover Toledo, known as the “Imperial City”, where there is a beautiful Cathedral, El Greco museum and much more. There is also a small tourist train which takes you around the city with beautiful views. You return to the hotel for dinner.
Saturday, after breakfast, you will join the coach for the return journey stopping on the way to purchase lunch. Ticket price 419 Euros per person in a double room, single room 476 Euros. This includes the coach, hotels on a half board basis, tours, guides, entrance fees, tourist bus ticket and insurance. Deposit 100 Euros and final payment due end of February. Proceeds to fundraising. Departure times Viñuela (Football Pitch) 6.45am, Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15am, Caleta 7.25am, Torre del Mar (Coach Station) 7.30am.
For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org .Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web site and sorry we cannot accept cards
What’s on – Lux Mundi, Fuengirola coming event and excursion Thursday 10th March – Quiz Night. Please come and enjoy our Quiz Night at the Centre. Team up with friends and pit your wits in this fun quiz. A light hearted evening which includes nibbles and one drink. Bar available and there will be a prize for the winning team! Ticket price 3 Euros available at the Centre. Proceeds to fund raising. Time 18.00h for 18.30h. Tuesday 15th through Friday 18th March – Excursion to Madrid. Please come and join friends on a 4 day excursion via train to Madrid. You will travel to Madrid via AVE, the fast train and on arrival you will check in to the 3 star Hotel Regente, on a bed and breakfast basis. It is close to the Gran Via, tourist bus route and underground station. The rest of the day is free. The second and third days after breakfast in the hotel you will be given tickets to use on the tourist bus where there is a commentary in your language and a chance to see and visit the city, the Royal Palace, the Prado Museum, Temple of Debod, Plaza Mayor, Gran Via, Retiro Park and much more getting on and off as many times as you wish on the route.On the final day after breakfast there is once again free time, may be to do some last minute shopping and after lunch you will transfer to train station to board the 17.00h train from Madrid to Malaga arriving at 18.30h where you will join the coach to transfer to Fuengirola. Departure Time Bull Ring 6.15h, Feria Ground 6.30h. Price per person 385 Euros double room, 385 Euros single room, deposit 100 Euros balance due end of February. This includesinsurance, train ticket “AVE”, transfers, tourist bus tickets for 2 days. All profits for fund raising. For further information and bookings please contact the Centre, Fuengirola Tel 952 474 840, e-mailluxmundif@gmail.com web. www.lux-mundi.org. Please note you are unable to make bookings through the web site and sorry we cannot accept cards.
For Sale- Backing Tracks
I have a selection of popular backing tracks on tape ( 27 x usually 5 per tape) with lyrics, various well known artists , call Barry on 951067728 for more details. 30 euros the lot.!
For Sale – Mini washing machine
Ideal for rental apartment or a home with limited space size 47 cm X 49 cm
Original price 600€ hardly used perfect condition
asking price 100€
call Amanda 680739577 or email amandajosiah @ hotmail.com
Wanted- Dumb bells
Does anyone have some we can buy or know where to find them.
antheawaters1 @ gmail.com
For Sale – Set of golf clubs
( used condition) and quality golf bag.
Includes: 3,6,7,8,9 , 2 x 7’s, 2 x 5’s , P, S, and 2 putters
Plus 15 golf balls (used) and handful of tees!
30€
Torrox Costa
650 958 144 ( after 9am)
For Sale – in APARIV shop, Torre del Mar
3 blinds size 150 x 150 cm. as new ,
8 euros each
Floor steam cleaner
10 euro
May be seen in the shop, open Mon. to Sat. 10-2
Anne 693231007
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