DigameXtra No. 1458 Saturday, Nov. 16th 2019

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UPDATED Rain Forecast For the next week:  Sat 0%, Sun 55%, Mon 0%, Tues 1%, Wed 60%, Thur 89%, Fri 80%.
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Kitty Harri’s Sculpture Garden – Open Sunday 10 – 4:
Wind, rain, snow, tempest…Kitty Harri’s Sculpture Garden will be open for your pleasure on Sunday!
As usual, live music will accompany your visit, with extra Swedish and Norwegian musicians visiting the area, joining The Chamber Players.
String Quartets and small Chamber Groups are rare in this part of the world, so come and enjoy!
Oh, almost forgot, we have lots of interesting and eclectic sculptures too, to nourish your soul! New additions every week.
Just 20 minutes north of Almuñécar, Directions at www.kittyharri.com
There are still a few places available on the Sculpting in Concrete Workshop on Nov 20th. Pls ask for details.
Jete, Granada, 609 706 210

 

The All Woman Blusers, featuring Suzette Moncrief & Mama Paula: Sunday Nov. 17th 7pm. Casa De La Cultura Almuñecar, Puerta de Puerta de Granada, 19 Bajo, 18690 Almuñécar  FB Link

 

Cinema In English – November 15 to 21
Cinesur – Velez Malaga El Ingenio
https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/el-ingenio
-Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil – Dir. Joaquin Ronning. With Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning. Sat/Sun 12:00; Mon/Tue 17:00, 19:30, 22:00; Thu 17:00.
-Ford v Ferrari – Dir. James Mangold. With Matt Damon, Christian Bale. Tuesday 12th 20:00
-This week’s Alfred Hitchcock film will be Marnie. It will be shown on Thursday 21st at 20:00.
-Fans of Depeche Mode may be interested in Anton Corbijn´s concert film/documentary Spirits In The Forest, which will be shown worldwide on Thursday 21st. The El Ingenio screening will be at 20:30.
-For those in the West of the region, Tuesday is VOSE day at Yelmo – Rincon De La Victoria (https://www.yelmocines.es/cartelera/malaga/rincon-de-la-victoria). On the 19th they will be screening Ford vs Ferrari (19:00), Hustlers (18:20) and Joker (19:45).

 

The Nerja Players: Tuesday, 19 November at 7:00PM “Table Manners”
Reservations online at https://www.thenerjaplayers.com/events/table-manners-by-alan-ayckbourn. In this play, Annie has arranged to spend an illicit weekend with her sister Ruth’s husband Norman, and for this reason, suitably disguised, has asked her elder brother Reg and his wife Sarah to look after their widowed mother and the house. As it happens the seduction, thought or planned, by each of the six characters never takes place either. Table Manners is part of The Norman Conquests trilogy.
The Nerja Players meet on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month between October and April at the premises of Nerja Bridge Club, Calle Castilla Perez 1, Nerja, 29780 Look for the BLUE entrance door. We are between Salon de Juegos and a Supermarket.
admin@thenerjaplayers.com

 

U3A: This week your U3A activities include-
-Monday, 11/18 – 1) At 11h at Lux Mundi: Art Appreciation (3€ for room fee) 2) at 15h in Torre, Petanque
-Wed 11/20 – At 11h at Chine Cafeteria in Caleta U3A Meet & Greet and CCC (ChineCraft Circle)
-Thus 11/21 – 1) – At 10:30h Mah Jong at Bar La Esperanza in Benajarafe; 2) At 11:30h Meditation in Torrox
-Fri 11/22 – At 13:00 – 14:00h Lunch with the Viñuela Team at Pantano Restaurant by the Lakeside
For more info see: www.u3aaxarquia.com
Submitted by norma2kk@aol.com in Velez

 

Fun quiz at the Coach and Horses in Nerja: This Saturday 16th November at 9pm our weekly free fun pub quiz continues. It is free to take part and includes a free snack during the break. Hosted by the famous quizmaster Ian and set by Nick. For more information visit the link below or email nickmillsoni at gmail dot com FB Link

 

The Jersey Boys: Live music at El Gusto de La Cala Saturday 30th November. Situated in the heart of La Cala de Mijas. Don’t miss this amazing tribute act The Jersey Boys performing all your favorite hits for your entertainment, together with a 3 course meal for only 35€ a head. Don’t miss this super event. Book now by ringing 952 587 538 or call in and reserve in person.  http://elgustolacala.com/

 

Mario & Friends Upcoming Gigs: Musicians please bring your own instruments.
-Friday 22NOV 3pm at El Barco, Torrox Costa
-Wednesday 27NOV 9pm at La Bamba, Vinuela
-Saturday 30NOV 1pm at Chiriguito Tropy, Caleta Valez
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Celebrating 15 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain
Tony Roam Removals Departure and Arrival Dates.
Scheduled all year every month on time.
Leave UK 26th November – Arrive Spain 29th November.
Leave Spain 5th December. – Arrive UK 7th December.
Removals & light haulage company that have scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at approximately the same time every month.
We can add too or amend these dates if viable.
We cover the UK and Southern Spain.
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We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and South Wales in UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander / Portsmouth / Plymouth Ferry.
Also if you have small or large items that you might like to purchase off internet sites ie Amazon, furniture world, eBay etc. and have them delivered to our depot in the Uk collection or delivery can then be made here around Torrox area.
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Wanted: Gas cooker engineer. I hope someone can help me with a recommendation for a repair engineer. I have a Leisure Rangemaster 110 LPG oven which has just developed a lighting problem in one of the ovens.
We live in Sedella. Please forward any solutions to Lyn
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For Sale: Hyundai Terracan 2005. 4×4 with reduction, km 168000, 2.9 crdi, 163hp, in good conditions (inside, outside, motor), central locking, electric windows, air-condition, fog lights, radio, sun roof, abs, valid itv, leather interior, trailer coupling. Price: €4200, Torrox Campo area, whatsapp Anne: 685247505,
email: anne-kathrin.ruth@gmx.ch (more pictures and info on demand)

 

For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center. Upcycled furniture.
-Corner sofa bed with storage. Measurements Width 200cms Depth 135cms Price 175€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

 

For Sale: Opel Vectra B 1.9 DTI Estate. Price: 1300€.
ITV: 17 April.2020. Climate control, Cruise control. Alloy wheels with good tyres. Leather seats. Roof rack. Good tyres, engine uses no oil, paintwork fading. Contact Martin. Tlf: 649 560 132.
email: tahiche.martin@gmail.com
Location Los Puertas, near Benajarafe.

 

For Sale: House Clearance La Vinuela. Various items of Bedroom and lounge furniture available at rock bottom prices! Available to view from Tuesday/Wednesday and to be collected by Friday. List of items and prices available on Dropbox, email for the link. Prices are open to negotiation. Please contact roger43 at gmail dot com or 00447771657732

 

For Sale: Bed Settee, dark brown leather VGC please email for photos. €150 ono can be seen on Capistrano village Nerja.
Please contact Terry at
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News & Articles

Ten Malaga municipalities to benefit from subsidies to make improvements to street markets: A total of 273,826.37 euros will be distributed between Alozaina, Vélez-Málaga, Álora, Alfarnate, Benalmádena, Nerja, Colmenar, Almáchar, Istán and Alhaurín de la Torre in order to improve and modernize facilities at the market grounds, especially accessibility.
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/201911/15/municipalities-benefit-from-subsidies-20191115095723-v.html

 

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Churches / Worship

Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
Whether you live in Spain or are visiting our area, we would be delighted to welcome you to the Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King.
Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea or coffee & biscuits. Why not come along and make new friends, every Sunday at 10.30am. Also Prayer meetings every Wednesday at 11.00am.
Facebook: https://fb.me/FOJCTK
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/CN8qXQJUfms

 

Cornerstone International Church
Services on Sunday mornings at 11:30 am. Bible based, Non-Denominational Christian Church in Torre del Mar area of Malaga, Spain. A culturally diverse family of believers in Jesus Christ.
Cornerstone International Church, C/Solera 2, Local 2, 29740 Torre del Mar.
Whatsapp: +34.634540519
www.CornerstoneInternationalChurch.com

 

Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services
-Roman Catholic Mass, service in English. Call for times.
-Spanish Anglican Church of St Barnabas, service in English, at the Centre every Sunday at 11am.
For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 , Web site: www.Lux-mundi.org.

 

Puente Christian Fellowship
Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national Bible-believing community of Christians who meet in the church’s meeting room each Sunday at 11 am to worship the Lord. The church hall is underneath Maroma Immobilaria, Puente Don Manuel Cruce de Periana – 29713.
The location and directions of how to find us are on our
website: https://evangelicalchurchelpuente.com

 

Welcome to the services of the Anglican Parish of Nerja and Almuñécar:
Our parish seeks to serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of the mainly English-speaking community in Nerja, Almuñécar, and surrounding area. It is our commitment to draw them into a closer relationship with God and his church. We are kindly offered the use of local Roman Catholic churches.
Sunday Eucharist Services
Almuñécar
9.30 am – Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (The Fishermen’s Chapel). This small chapel is situated towards the western end of the beach and set back near the Chinasol Hotel and seafront. There is a Eucharist every Sunday from November through to March, and there is a Eucharist service on every alternative Sunday (1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in April, May, September and October). There are no services during the hot summer months of June, July and August.
Nerja
12.00 noon – Iglesia de San Miguel, Plaza Andalucía. There is a Eucharist service at this time throughout the year. The church is within easy walking distance of the first large roundabout as you drive into town from the Malaga direction, by the bus station.
All further information regarding the parish and the weekly services is to be found on our website – www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk
If you wish to contact us directly, the e-mail is; cofenerja@gmail.com
The Revd Nigel Thomas, Priest in Charge

 

Church service in English at Competa: As ever, we thank Father Liviu and Bishop Jesús for permission to use this lovely church.
The normal Services at 11 a.m. each Sunday at the Lux Mundi Centre, Torre del Mar are not affected.
The Revd. Canon James Tayler

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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Valez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Valez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot

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Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231

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Emergency Svcs.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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