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COVID-19 VIRUS HOTLINE: Information hotline for those who suspect they may have the coronavirus. Anyone experiencing symptoms should stay at home and dial 900 400 061 or 955 545 060 – and only call 112 in an emergency.

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

Holiday Schedule For DigameXtra:
DigameXtra will not publish issues on the following days.
December 2020
-Sunday, 6th- El día de la constitución (Constitution Day)
-Friday, 25th– Sponsor posts for Friday will appear Thursday.
-Saturday, 26th– Sponsor posts for Saturday will appear Sunday.
January 2021
-Friday, 1st- Sponsor posts for Friday will appear Thursday.
-Saturday, 2nd– Sponsor posts for Saturday will appear Sunday.
-Wednesday, 6th- Three Kings Day. Sponsor posts for Wednesday will appear Tuesday.

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Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

The Phoenix Club: Trips & Events
December
15th – Mrs Miggins Christmas Sale of Christmas Cakes, mince pies, pies and pastries – all safety precautions will be observed. This will be held at La Vega bar restaurant in Torre del Mar. Doors open 12.30pm
16th – Gib €15 pp includes drivers tip – this is dependent on whether all borders re-open after the 10th December
For bookings and information, please contact Gail on 951067723/626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information

Potters Bar- Nerja: This week:
-Monday: open 3pm to 6pm and open pool table.
-Tuesday: The great Potters Pub Quiz 2pm to 4pm (please book) light lunch snacke included
-Wednesday: Open 1pm to 6pm and a fun games afternoon and free tapas throughout.
-Thursday: Open 3pm to 6pm
-Friday: Open 1pm to 6pm with an informal and friendly pool competition and complimentary food.
-Saturday: 2pm- pls join us for the Christmas Avon presentation, cocktails, raffle; and Kerry’s home-made cake and mince pie sale. A great way to purchase your Christmas gifts!
-Sundays: weather depending. Paul Lockey plays live on our lovely terrace – bookings essential! Tel: 685435767

Migas posters exhibition: There is an exhibition of paintings / posters that have been produced over many years for the Migas fiesta in Torrox pueblo. The fiesta will not take place this year, the exhibition is worth a look, and for those who knew Jeff Mills, his for 2007 is worth seeing. Very different from the others. But then he was from “the valleys”, he decided to live in Torrox because it reminded him of them. Christine, Torrox, chris.fitzwaATgmailDOTcom

Services Wanted/Offered

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CycleNerja: Bike rental and cycle hire in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana. Free Bike delivery and collection service is available anywhere in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana and the inland villages. Professional Carbon Race Bikes, 29er Mountain Bikes & Electric Mountain Bikes. Free delivery subject to a minimum rental value of 90,00 euros. Contact via https://cyclenerja.com/ Contact also located under our banner in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section every day.

Hanningtons Kitchens and Bathrooms: We have been installing kitchens and bathrooms here on the Costa for 13 years. We pride ourselves on our professionalism, highest standards of work and customer service.
Whether you are thinking of updating an existing kitchen or bathroom, or whether you wish to create the kitchen or bathroom you have always dreamed of, we are here for you, every step of the way.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
– Electrical works
– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor leveling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
Call us : 669 665 156
Email us : hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com

Mandy’s Paintbox: Painter for 30 years. Painting work undertaken. Inside and outside large or small. Furniture painted or sprayed. Kitchens cabinets, wardrobes doors any colour any surface. Check out the before and after photos all the furniture was spray painted.
Call for advice WhatsApp 680739577
Email: amandajosiah@hotmail.com
My contact details can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of the issue.

Wanted: Mini sax tutor. Hi, just brought a mini sax and need help getting started. Are there any tutors or sax players out there that can help? Would prefer face to face, in Torrox, as need to make sure I have the basics right. Thanks. Mariella, Torrox.
msmcann @ me.com (no spaces)
Thank you Digamextra for all your informative posts and obvious hard work.

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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BluCee Inmobiliaria:
We are friendly, honest and offer a bespoke service for all your property needs.
Winter sun rental in Torre del Mar!
Apartment Sierra 1 in Torre del Mar is available for long term rent this winter.
Available from beginning of November 2020 until end of April 2021. Can be rented for 3 to 6 months. Price per month is €700 per month plus electricity usage. Price includes internet and secure parking.
This lovely apartment has 2 bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large secure garden. Located near the hospital, within walking distance to the beach and El Ingenio shopping centre. A car is not necessary. Normally fully booked.
Please click the link for more details – Apartment Sierra 1
Not exactly what you are looking for. Thinking of renting out your property?
Contact us to discuss what we can do to help you, please get in touch.
info@blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Center:
-2 seater ikea ektopp sofas (2 available) W 179 x D88cms. Price 100€ each or 180€ the pair
-Runner W67 x L250cms Price 25€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale: Ikea sofa. 6 months old. Perfect condition. Buyer collects. Width 209cm depth 84. €180.
Whats app 00447539104597. Margaret, Valle Niza
Email. Magsfaulkner@hotmail.com

Recommendations & Requests

Travelling from Competa to Malaga Airport: Could I please share this with everyone to check their understanding of the current rules on travel. I am booked on a flight from Malaga Airport on Wednesday 2nd December. I’m based in the UK and have details of hospital appointments later this month. I realise that I am allowed out of the municipality to catch a flight. But I need to know if my neighbour can take me as he usually does. If so what documentation would he need to have to prove his reason for making this journey. I welcome your advice soonest. With Thanks. Dave & Brian, Competa
Email: daveandbrian@gmail.com

News & Articles

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DoctorLaptop’s Tips #85
-Why are Google Chrome and Firefox web browsers getting updated every week? Yes, some of it is due to newly discovered security flaws, the typical excuse, but there really can’t be that many bugs in a professionally crafted product, can there? Actually, some of the constant updating is to create new opportunities for them to collect your data. As users increasingly attempt to protect their online privacy with VPNs, ad-blockers, anti-trackers and other such tools, Chrome and Firefox attempt to counter these measures as far as their own snooping is concerned, while allowing these tools to protect you from other snoops. You see, these big tech companies are never satisified with maintaining their huge profits, they constantly drive to increase profitibility. So they must constantly update their browsers, to bypass your attempts to keep them out, to ensure they can collect ever more of your data to sell.
-What can you do to avoid this mess? Here is a very simplified explanation. There are other browsers, that do respect their users desire for privacy. There are only three major “core” web browser programs in use today. Companies use these core programs as a base to build their browsers upon. The 2 most common are Chromium (used to create Google Chrome, Opera, Epic, Brave, etc.) and Gecko (used to create Firefox, Comodo IceDragon, Waterfox, Light, etc.). The third is Webkit, that is the base for Apple’s Safari browser. So if you like Chrome but want better security and less updating, try Brave or Epic browsers. If you prefer Firefox and want better security, try Comodo IceDragon.
Links:
Epic Browser (with free built-in VPN): https://www.epicbrowser.com/
Brave Browser: https://brave.com/
Comodo IceDragon: https://icedragon.comodo.com/
-Tower PCs can now be replaced with new Mini-PCs for all but the most demanding uses, such as film editing and multi-track audio processing. Using the new, very small and cool running Flash drives instead of bulky HDD or SSD drives, there is no longer a need for huge tower boxes and multiple fans. Everything can now be contained in a case similar in size to an IPTV box! All the connections are there to connect a USB mouse, a USB keyboard (you can use any language keyboard), plus some extra USB sockets, and at least 2 video outputs (VGA & 1 or 2 HDMIs, and possibly others). New style low voltage processors produce much less heat, so a tiny internal fan is sufficient to keep things cool.
I’ve been testing some of these mini PCs and am very impressed. While I was initially skeptical that the speed and performance on these mini PCs would meet my demanding usage needs, I am pleasantly suprised to find that a mini PC with only 4 Gb RAM and a 2.0GHz processor performs most tasks as well a tower PC with 8Gb RAM, standard HDD and a 2.8GHz processor, at about one third the price! To see what is available check Amazon for “mini PCs”.
-Search engines results in Google, Bing and even DuckDuckGo are now heavily filtered and manipulated. Doing online research is becoming ever more difficult as big tech tries to direct you to the info they want you to see. Their clients pay to get higher search rankings than others, so even if another site has more of the info you seek, you will be pushed to the paying client’s site.
I am currently using Searx as my primary search provider.
Try this English language, ad free, privacy respecting site for better results to your search terms:
https://searx.ninja/

Bars and Shops Allowed To Open In Granada: The Junta de Andalucía has announced that bars, restaurants and shops can open in Granada from Monday, November 30 until 6pm. The current curfew from 10pm to 6am remains in place, as do the border restrictions. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/11/29/breaking-news-bars-and-shops-allowed-to-open-in-granada/

Jupiter and Saturn Will Form a Rare ‘Double Planet’ in the Sky Before Christmas: Here’s how to see an incredible spectacle that hasn’t happened in 800 years.
For the first time since the middle ages, Jupiter and Saturn will become so close to each other in the night sky that they’ll appear as a brilliantly bright “double planet.” On the winter solstice, December 21, the solar system’s two largest planets will be visibly on top of each other in the western sky.
In what astronomers are calling a great conjunction, or the meeting of the two biggest worlds in our solar system, the planets will appear perfectly aligned from Earth’s perspective and only be 0.1 degrees apart (that’s only one-fifth the diameter of the moon). The last time Jupiter and Saturn appeared this close was in 1623, just 14 years after Galileo made his first telescope and discovered the moons of Jupiter.
The true solar system alignment of these two gas giants occurred a few weeks ago, but from Earth’s perspective as it quickly orbits the sun, Jupiter and Saturn will appear to inch closer and closer together over the coming weeks. If you take your telescope out early, the planets are already close together and setting later in the night, so you’ll have ample opportunities to track their progress.
The best time to view the spectacle on December 21 will be around an hour after sunset, right near the constellation Capricorn. PHOTO:CDN
Full article: https://www.popularmechanics.com/space/solar-system/a34763703/jupiter-saturn-double-planet-december-21-christmas-star-how-to-see-it/

Boxing News: Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. results in an eight-round draw in their highly anticipated exhibition match at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
It was a much more effective showing from Tyson than Jones, who landed 37 of his 236 punch attempts (16 percent). Jones connected with 28 power strikes and nine jabs.
Still, the World Boxing Council celebrity judges ended up ruling it a draw. As it turns out, the purse for the bout was even as well. According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, Tyson and Jones each earned a guaranteed $1 million from the fight. Full story: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2920121-tyson-vs-jones-jr-purse-prize-money-payouts-after-main-event-fight

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Spain Coronavirus Data from Spain’s Ministerio de Sanidad, Official C-19 Pages:
https://www.mscbs.gob.es/en/profesionales/saludPublica/ccayes/alertasActual/nCov-China/situacionActual.htm
AND
https://cnecovid.isciii.es/covid19/

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

Pets

Cat needs new home: Cati, approximately 6-year-old neutered male cat, urgently needs a new home. He’s pretty independent and spends most of his time outdoors, but does like to come indoors for a bit of fuss/comfort every now and then.
Located near Guaro, Periana
Contact Diana: df_flower at hotmail dot com or tel./WhatsApp +34 646 569226

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Brexit Hotline

The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator.

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Useful Links, Info & Numbers

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

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

Phone numbers for emergencies
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/
Local News in English, The Local: https://www.thelocal.es/
Spain National News in English, El Pais: https://elpais.com/elpais/inenglish.html
EU News in English, EuroWeekly: https://www.euroweeklynews.com
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
Currency Converter: http://www.currency-converter.com/
Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
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DigameXtra No. 1800 Sunday, Nov. 29th, 2020

On November 29, 2020November 28, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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Announcements

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

What’s On

Tell them you saw it on DigameXtra! Tell your favourite establishments to post on DigameXtra to get next-day publicity!

Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

The White Rose Fuengirola: This Sunday, 29 November, 1.00pm. Live Music by The Boliches Brothers & Lovely food. New earlier start times.
Come earlier for more fun and enjoy this beautiful Sunday in our lovely sunny terrace. Doors opening at 12.00. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola. Contact us via our FB page FB Page

La Sierra Restaurante – Cerrado del Águila Golf and Resort:
Still looking for somewhere to eat this Sunday? Don’t forget we have Sean Murray providing music this weekend to accompany you and Chef Manni’s special starter and dessert which this week are-
Goats cheese and poached pear crumble bake with a Malaga Virgen reduction, and, Crepe Suzette bon-bons with mango sorbet.
And of course all our other delicious selections from our 2 or 3 course Sunday Carvery Menu.
So if you didn’t have plans, now you do. WhatsApp 627164168 to reserve your tables or use our booking button on our page. FB Page
See you there!
Cerrado Del Aguila Golf and Resort, Avenida María Civiero S/N 29649 Mijas.

Services Wanted/Offered

Malagalingo Spanish School: Come to Torrox to enjoy our outdoor terrace with sea views while you speak Spanish! Don’t worry if you live in a different town, we provide legal authorisations for you to come to the school.
There are no excuses! Learn and have fun!
Malagalingo Spanish School
malagalingo@gmail.com
+ (34) 650 479 493 www.malagalingo.com

Churches & Worship

(I have not heard from the churches regarding their meetings during the current Covid restrictions. I suggest you verify if they are meeting in the current situation. -Ed.)

EVANGELICAL CHURCH (services in English language)
Each Sunday at 11:00 am we meet for worship at the Christian meeting Hall in Calle Ros Alfe´rez 7. Torre Del Mar. (not far behind the Catholic Church) We are an Evangelical Church, bible believing Christian’s coming together for live worship, prayer, and sharing our faith. All who love Christ are welcome and all who want to know more about the Christian faith are equally welcome. The meetings are friendly, joyful, reverent and orderly. Our one united desire is to glorify God.
My name is Peter and below is my email address.
petcac @ gmail. com (no gaps)

Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
God’s word reminds us that the gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. During this time of uncertainty, we know the kingdom of God will continue to advance. We intend to thrive as a church community and continue to help people find their way back to God.
We are open with limited places, so it is advisable to contact us before Sunday to reserve a place.
God Bless one and all.
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings are on Wednesdays at 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780.
Email: fojctk@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/FOJCTK
Prayer Requests: ftk.prayer.request@gmail.com

El Puente Christian Fellowship – Sunday Service
El Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ, who meet each Sunday at 11 am to worship The Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by one of the Elders or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria Puente Don Manuel, Cruce de Periana – 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our website www.evangelicalchurchelpuente.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Wanted: Anyone know where to buy the battery operated mechanism for a wall clock? I have two I’d like to replace but the ones on Amazon don’t seem to have details of dimensions.
Thanks. Karen, Nerja
karen huffine at hot mail dot com. ( No spaces)

Wanted: Bed. I am looking for a 1 person bed, good mattress, (no springs inside). Thank you! Mariza, Nerja
Email: wanagi wakan @ gmail. com

SOLD– For Sale: ~~Top of the Line TV Box,~~ ~~TICTID T6 Pro~~
doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
Buyer collects from Torrox Costa.

Recommendations & Requests

Clarification: Thank you all for your feedback.
I can only tell you what the immigration/Brexit supervisor told me.
Obviously you should have confidence in your own sources.
The girl I spoke to spoke a little English, as I’m sure all of them do, so no need for an interpreter.
She did say that there are appointments available in their office, so if you’re anxious about it, I would go there, rather then waiting for torre to come through. It’s very easy to find them.
If you need any help, do give me a call. It doesn’t cost anything, and I can tell you how I went about it.
Pamela, Algarrobo, pamelawalsheAThotmailD0Tcom

The Last Kingdom: Just to say a big thank you to Fran, Jeff and Megan for their help in my quest and thanks to Naythan for all the information and humour he provides. Gail, Sayalonga, gailmooney32ATmsnD0Tcom

MS Bespoke Joinery: Hi all, we have just had a spare bedroom makeover carried out by Mike Storey aka MS Bespoke Joinery. We had a series of Castilian doored wardrobes which made the bedroom really quite dark , along with a large bed taking all the space up in the bedroom. Mike manufactured a new set of wardrobes along with a pull down double bed thus leaving the room with a lot of space. Mike listened to our requirements and really delivered the goods. He removed the old wardrobes with minimum fuss, and meticulously installed the new bespoke furniture including a full size pull down double bed. His attention to detail is impeccable and its a pleasure to see work carried out by a craftsman, nothing was to much trouble he even fitted a small section of plaster coving. We can’t sing his praises highly enough. He can be found on https://www.msbespokejoinery.com/
Michael, Nerja, michaelkelly5ATtalktalkD0Tnet

News & Articles

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Andalucía already exceeds 4,000 deaths from coronavirus since the start of the pandemic: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 28/11/2020 15:06
Data on the evolution of the pandemic in Andalusia show a containment in the number of new positives, although hospitalizations continue to rise.
According to data from the Ministry of Health sent this Saturday by the Ministry of Health and families of the Junta de Andalucía, in the last 24 hours have been detected 1,864 new positives by PDIA ( Diagnostic Tests for Active Infection ), which includes all cases of Covid -19 with active infection, confirmed by PCR technique or rapid antigen test. They are 221 less than the previous day.
The province of Cádiz, with 401 new positives confirmed , is the one that in the last day registers a greater rise in infections, followed by Seville, (375) and Malaga (290).
With this, the accumulated balance shows a figure of 229,396 affected by the coronavirus in Andalusia , which, mainly, are concentrated in the provinces of Seville (54,534), Granada (43,456) and Malaga (33,510).
In the last 24 hours, have been registered 74 new deaths in the autonomous community, 13 more than on Friday. With this, in Andalusia there have been 4,001 deaths due to the coronavirus since the start of the pandemic.
In Seville, 20 new deaths have been registered according to the last part of the Ministry of Health, 11 in Jaén, 10 in Malaga and Cádiz, 3 in Huelva, 2 in Almería and one in Córdoba.
The Ministry of Health and Families has reported this Saturday that, currently, 2,265 patients confirmed with Covid-19 remain admitted to Andalusian hospitals, of which 466 are in the ICU.
By provinces , in Almería there are 130 hospitalizations, 47 in Intensive Care; in Cádiz there are 327 and 55, respectively); Córdoba (212 and 43); Granada (541 and 110); Huelva (124 and 17); Jaén (238 and 45); Malaga (322 and 43); and the health centers of Seville have 371 people admitted for coronavirus, 106 in ICU. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-andalucia-supera-4000-muertos-coronavirus-delsde-inicio-pandemia-202011281405_noticia.html

IPTV News- EU Commission Calls For Substantial Law Enforcement Boost to Fight Piracy: Recent actions to tackle unlicensed IPTV providers, resellers and related infrastructure reveal that law enforcement entities are able to pool resources to shut down huge operations. But according to the EU Commission, more needs to be done.
“The capacity of law enforcement authorities has to be substantially strengthened. Counterfeiting and piracy must become a higher priority,” the Commission notes, urging Member States and the European Council to include IP crime among the priorities for the next EU Policy Cycle. Full article: https://torrentfreak.com/eu-commission-calls-for-substantial-law-enforcement-boost-to-fight-piracy-201127/

Fast spreading bird flu puts EU poultry industry on edge: A highly contagious and deadly form of avian influenza is spreading rapidly in Europe, putting the poultry industry on alert with previous outbreaks in mind that saw tens of millions of birds culled and significant economic losses.
The disease, commonly called bird flu, has been found in France, the Netherlands, Germany, Britain, Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Sweden and, for the first time this week in Croatia, Slovenia and Poland, after severely hitting Russia, Kazakhstan and Israel.
The vast majority of cases are in migrating wild birds but outbreaks have been reported on farms, leading to the death or culling of at least 1.6 million chickens and ducks so far around the region.
In the Netherlands, Europe’s largest exporter of chicken meat and eggs, nearly 500,000 chickens died or were culled due to the virus this autumn, and over 900,000 hens died on one single farm in Poland this week, the countries’ ministries said.
Belgium has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic H5N5 bird flu on a poultry farm, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) said on Friday.
The outbreak, which occurred in the western town of Menen near the border with France, killed 600 birds and led to the destruction of the other 151,000 birds in the flock, the OIE said in a website alert.
Full articles:
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2861DR
AND
https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL4N2ID3FG

Malaga Christmas lights were turned on Friday, with little advance notice to avoid crowds: The decoration which has been chosen for Calle Larios is the same as last year, the fabulous Christmas forest. More than 100 streets in Malaga city centre and important areas such as the main entrances to the city will have Christmas lights. There will be no light and music shows three times a day as there have been in previous years. This is to prevent crowds of people gathering in Calle Larios. There will, however, be Christmas songs played in the street throughout the evening.
The City Council has asked that people not gather in the area. Full article:
https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/11/27/malaga-christmas-lights-go-on-this-evening/

Van Morrison & Eric Clapton Announce Controversial Anti-Lockdown Song ‘Stand and Deliver’: Van Morrison has announced the release of another anti-lockdown song. A collaboration with Eric Clapton, “Stand and Deliver” arrives on December 4th and will support Morrison’s Save Live Music campaign. The track was penned by Morrison and performed by Clapton.
Morrison’s “Stand and Deliver” follows three previously released songs he’s written against the worldwide lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19. With “Born to Be Free,” “As I Walked Out” and “No More Lockdown” Morrison accused the U.K. government of “taking our freedom.”
His trio of songs has drawn criticism, including from Northern Ireland’s health minister Robin Swann, who referred to the songs as “dangerous.”As Rolling Stone reported, Morrison has for decades voiced grievances through song.
Per Variety, proceeds from “Stand and Deliver” will benefit Morrison’s Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund, which supports musicians who have suffered financial difficulties during the global pandemic.
“There are many of us who support Van and his endeavors to save live music; he is an inspiration,” Clapton said in a statement via Variety. “We must stand up and be counted because we need to find a way out of this mess. The alternative is not worth thinking about. Live music might never recover.”
“Eric’s recording is fantastic and will clearly resonate with many who share our frustrations,” Morrison said in a statement via Save Live Music. Source: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/van-morrison-eric-clapton-anti-lockdown-song-stand-and-deliver-1095843/
Some social-media users were none-too-pleased with the anti-lockdown song, with many saying it’s dangerous to send that message with COVID-19 infections on the rise almost uniformly around the world. In fact, Clapton and Van Morrison were widely condemned on Twitter, in some quite viscious posts, even bringing up an unfortunate Clapton quote from the 70’s he has long since apologized for, and some notorious Van Morrison pub-talk quotes, making the pair out to be right wing wacko Covid deniers. Full article: https://globalnews.ca/news/7488863/eric-clapton-van-morrison-anti-lockdown-covid-song/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Phone numbers for emergencies
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National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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DigameXtra No. 1799 Saturday, Nov. 28th, 2020

On November 28, 2020November 27, 2020 By Naythan

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Announcements

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

What’s On

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Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Cancelled: Trapiche Market
Trapiche market is sadly closed due to the current covid regulations.
The market has a facebook page and most of the stall holders advertise their services and items there, some also take orders and delivery can be arranged.
Please support these small, local businesses and follow them and the market cuts, use this link to the Trapiche Market Facebook page.
Items for sale inlude vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls and other items; natural worm fertiliser for the garden; hand-painted Andalucian tiles and ceramics; handmade cards and embroidered items that can be made to order; original artwork and photography; fresh fruit & veg; delicious cakes, pies, pastries & artisan chocolates; garden & house ornaments; large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
View houses in your area, discuss property management or selling your house with BluCee. Visit Judy to have your clothes altered or commission new ones, she’s also selling cloth masks. Gonzalo is offering a professional translation and interpretation service.
We look forward to seeing you in the very near future. If you’d like more information please contact Anita at
anitajjordan @ hotmail.com / +34 627 877 164

Paintings by Coby Bloemsma at Bio Beach Club
Looking for an original Christmas present?
At the Bio Beach Club café/restaurant paintings and sculptures are on display by local artist Coby Bloemsma. Her colourful works can be seen during the opening hours. They are closed on Tuesdays. Bio Beach Club is on the boulevard of El Morche.
The exhibition ends on the 6th of January 2021.
Coby, who is originally from Holland, paints in oil and acrylics. She paints mainly figures and portraits from live models, in styles ranging from realistic to abstract. She also paints landscapes and still life. Also on show are several of her sculptures in wood.
To get an impression of Coby’s work you can visit her website www.cobybloemsma.com
or you can contact her via
cobyinspain@gmail.com

Concert: Sunday 29th of November from 1pm in Bío Beach Club, paseo marítimo, El Morche, Dana & Gianni in 432hz concert: ” The soul in the voice”. A very good place! good food, good music, good atmosphere. Waiting for you! Book your table at +34 657 36 45 94
Follow us on Facebook: @danaegianni
( dana10marzo@gmail.com)

Services Wanted/Offered

Tony Roam Transport & Removals Departure and Arrival Dates:
16 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain.
Guaranteed Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month on time.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Next Guaranteed Scheduled Trip Leaving UK 27th November Arrive Spain 29th November
Next Guaranteed Scheduled Trip Leaving Spain 7th December Arrive UK 9th December.
Additional unscheduled trips in between
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales 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.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Face book Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number

Car Clean Malaga
Is your car looking tired? Does the interior need some TLC? Selling your current car & want to get the best price for it? We can help!!
At Car Clean Malaga we strive to achieve the highest level of finish on our customers cars possible. We are able to correct defective paintwork, faded headlights, scratches, stone chips and make interiors clean & fresh.We have invested thousands of euros in the best tools available to carry out these jobs as speedily as possible, ensuring you get the most efficient and cost effective results carried out for you!
Warren will come and see your vehicle and discuss with you what you need and a budget you have to work with.
Once your vehicle is booked in with us you can rest assured you will be pleased with the end results!
We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
Call or WhatsApp Warren on 618-346-098 or email at warren@carcleanmalaga.com for your FREE no obligation quote. Based in Comares.

English Nurse Care Team:
Personal Home Care and Nurse Support
Trained, Police Checked and Fully insured Home Care Support Team.
From “ a bit of shopping …to 24 hour care “
From supported trips to END OF LIFE.
We add quality to life with one to one support.
Care at home.
– Nurse Supported –
– A realistic option to Residential Care –
Tel 951 550 581 or 692 419 548
englishnurse@rocketmail.com
Colegio Oficial Enfermeria Malaga Reg. 17425

Churches & Worship

(I have not heard from the churches regarding their meetings during the current Covid restrictions. I suggest you verify if they are meeting in the current situation. -Ed.)

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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For Sale: Top of the Line TV Box
This is a brand new unit. I only opened it to test it. I bought it for resale.
TICTID T6 Pro with:
-Android 10.0
-4Gb RAM+32Gb ROM
-H616 64-bit Quad Core Arm Cortex A53 CPU
-100M LAN, Wi-Fi-Dual 5G/2.4G with external wifi booster antenna
-Bluetooth 4.0
-4K/2K Smart TV Box
-8K compatible vai the HDMI 2.1 output
See it here: https://youtu.be/ZFE5SKUY9GM
Price €40 Contact Naythan on 675 993 069
doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
Buyer collects from Torrox Costa, BLQ 77, near the bus station.

For Sale: Laptop refurbished by DoctorLaptop.
Dell Latitude E5500, business model, extra sturdy.
Intel Core 2 @ 2GHz with updated BIOS
New 4Gb RAM
New 250 Gb hard disk
Win 10 Pro v1909 x64, legal copy, no Dell “bloatware” installed
New high capacity 5 hr battery
UK keyboard, 15.4 inch display
CD/DVD, 4xUSB 2, S-Video output, Card Reader, IEEE 1394 (FireWire) 4 pin FireWire, 1 x display / video – VGA – 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15)
Ethernet RJ-45
Audio – line-out/headphones – mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
Microphone – input – mini-phone 3.5 mm
€300, if you want an HDMI output (video & audio), add €25 for a premium quality adapter.
30 day cash back guaranty. Buyer collects from Torrox Costa.
DoctorLaptop, doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
Please respond by email only.

For Sale: 5 planters with pots can be stained, varnished painted or left natural. 14 inches high. 15 Euros each. Mary, Penoncillo 605817975. Can deliver locally.

Recommendations & Requests

Recommendation, Jeweller: Some weeks ago I asked if anyone could suggest a manufacturing jeweller and received a couple of replies for jewellers in the Nerja area. I have since found a jeweller in the Caleta de Velez area which is much more convenient for me. He has reset a couple of diamond rings for me, transforming them from quite old fashioned settings to exceptionally nice pieces which I’m very happy to wear. The workmanship was excellent, the prices were very fair and he is very honest. I can really recommend him to the people who asked me to let them know if I found anyone. His phone number is 652531799. Jan, Caleta de Velez

Exchanging green resident card for TIE: Here is more information about exchanging your green paper residents card, although all official sources say is not obligatory.
The gov.uk link below gives all the information as to how to apply if you wish, plus links to the online police station appointment system.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/residency-requirements-in-spain#uk-nationals-who-registered-before-6-july-2020
UK nationals who registered before 6 July 2020If you registered for residency before 6 July 2020 and have a green paper residence certificate, you do not need to take action. Your green certificate (A4 or credit card-sized) will remain valid proof of your residence and of your rights under the Withdrawal Agreement after 31 December 2020.You may exchange it for the new TIE if you want to. The Spanish government advises the TIE is more durable and may simplify some administrative processes. If you want to exchange your green paper certificate for the TIE there is no deadline for doing so. The process will not change from 1 January 2021.
https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/lang/en/brexit/howtoprepare/Paginas/190108residence.aspx
It is not mandatory to apply for the new residence document, but it is important to remember that you must have a registration certificate (or family card of a Union citizen, in the case of family members) that documents your situation.
I did exchange mine but the appointments to apply and then collect it were very hard to get at Velez. I started the procedure in mid July, waiting 6 weeks for the initial appointment and finally picking the card up in early October. Currently, friends who have been trying to get appointments have found there are none available at Velez police station.
Barbara, Torrox, wickseyb at hotmail dot com

TIE Card: I read with interest Pamelas’ letter on Digame this morning stating that, according to a functionary in Malaga, it is obligatory to obtain a TIE card. This is not the case if they are already the holder of a Permanent Residency card or A4 Green certificate, only for new applicants.
I am not sure whether you publish third party links, but this subject is covered extensively on the CAB website
https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/the-procedure-for-the-tie-foreigners-id-card-application/
It is also covered on the UK government website:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-spain#visas-and-residency
I feel that the information given in good faith by Pamela needs to be corrected, as many people may be panicked into taking action that is unnecessary at this time.
Thanks and best wishes,
Steve ( Caleta de Velez )

TIE- Advice and Warning: Jacky in Nerja’s foreigners office has produced a step-by-step guide to apply for the TIE – which all residents from the UK will need to do following Brexit. I am happy to email this pdf document to you or you can download on the Nerja web page.
I have noticed an increasing number of adverts for people offering to do this for you – they CAN’T! You have to present in person so they can take your finger prints, both to apply for the card and again to collect it. They will NOT let anyone in to act as a translator for you either. I know this from personal experience both at Malaga and Velez Malaga.
Dawn, Nerja (towellfamily at Hotmail . com)

TIE Card: Contrary to Pamela’s post today, I was listening to Myra from the Citizens Advice Bureau on Talk Radio this lunch time and she clearly stated that it is NOT obligatory to change to a TIE card, it is OPTIONAL. A lady rang in and asked if a friend of hers, who is ninety and has lived here forty years needed to change her green Residencia to a TIE card, the answer was no. Often Myra knows things that the Police and the British Consul do not, in fact on the subject of Brexit she had to correct the Consul at one of his presentations. Different Police stations interpret these rules differently. They are not always fully informed. For the truth always go to Citizens Advice Bureau as advised by Nathan in Digamextra. Confusing I know, its no wonder that everybody has a different tale to tell and rumours abound. Carole Hart, El Morche, carolemhartATyahooD0Tcom

TIE: In case the post by Pamela yesterday should provoke panic, it should be pointed out that according to several reputable sources, we have until at least summer next year to exchange our permanent green card/A4 residence papers for the new TIE. I agree that the process is straightforward; the difficulty is getting an appointment at Torre del Mar police station! I have been trying since August, and despite being told that they would be available online on about the 1st and 15th of month, this does not seem to be the case for private individuals. Personally I am not happy about trekking into Málaga giving the Covid situation, nor do I see why I should have to pay a gestor 60+€ to get me an appointment in Torre del Mar. One can only assume that from January 1st, when these TIE’s were originally going to start to be issued, then appointments will be available at Torre del Mar as they are in every other part of Málaga province including Antequera, Marbella, Fuengirola, Ronda etc etc. Wendy, Sedella
wendy.sedella@hotmail.com

News & Articles

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Andalucia says that residents of care homes can go ‘home’ for Christmas with certain criteria in place: The Andalucian health authorities have maintained that if a PCR test is provided negative by your relative from the care home and you sign a declaration for duty of care, they will, in fact, be allowed home for that all-important Christmas visit. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/11/27/respite-home-visits-for-andalucia/

Andalucia Locals Optimistic as First Golden Eagle Spotted in Years: The golden eagle sighting has been confirmed as a young eagle and that leaves locals optimistic that the species has returned. There has also been an adult golden eagle now spotted in the same area. PHOTO:Twitter. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/11/26/locals-optimistic-as-first-golden-eagle-spotted-in-years/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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

Phone numbers for emergencies
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

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DigameXtra No. 1798 Friday, Nov. 27th, 2020

On November 27, 2020November 26, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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Announcements

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

What’s On

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Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Greek House: We have re-opened! Greek Casita Restaurant in Torrox Costa! Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialties. Winter hours with current curfew: Thursday thru Sunday 13.00-17.00. Closed Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday. For reservation call telephone number 642585049. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits ( prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/

Services Wanted/Offered

Cómpeta Solar
-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
-Grid Connected or Off Grid Solar Electric
-Solar Hot Water
-Solar Pool Heating
-Heat Pumps
-Installation and Repairs
Contact: Malcolm Butcher. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es Web: www.competasolar.es

Casa Magel: Casa Magel is closed until whenever the government municipality closures are over.
May we suggest you book now for a breakaway to beat the rush once the lockdown is lifted!!
Lots of space here for social distancing.
Our offers are still available.
Great for birthdays, anniversaries, or any other celebrations, no curfew or driving.
2 Nights B&B with 1 night 3 course meal + wine for 2 sharing a double room
or 3 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course meal + wine + 1 evening or lunchtime tapas & drinks in a local bar or in house
Great for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or just a nice relaxing break.
Location: Valle De Abdalajis, Malaga
casamagel@yahoo.com, 722879503
Website https://www.casamagel.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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MOONETTE Organic & Aromatic Skincare for 40+
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing
We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices
New products coming soon – Super Lip Balm & Bulgarian Rose Face Cleanser
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help slow down the ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles, improving facial complexion and eliminating blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
Free small testers are available on request. Please call us to find out more or to order: Tel 650 044 102
Margaret Gosling
margaret@moonette.es
www.moonette.es & FB Page

Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Handmade coffee table using reclaimed materials inset wooden tiles using 3 shades of grey chalk paint & waxed Measurements W78.50 x D48 xH34cms Price 95€
-Pine chest of drawers with 2 bedside units & Mirror. Measurements Chest of drawers 92 x 44 x 84cms Bedside tables 50 x 33 x 50cms Mirror 60 x 100cms Price 260€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-1 x empty Cepsa aluminium gas bottle €12
-1 x empty orange butane gas bottle €10
Or €20 for the pair
Collection from near Guaro, Periana
Email Diana: df_flower at hotmail dot com

Wanted: The Last Kingdom series by Bernard Cornwell
Looking for 3 books in the above series.
The Lords of the North
Sword Song
Flame Bearer
If you have these books and would either like to sell or loan them to me, I would be very grateful. I have managed to find all the others in the series but these are proving elusive!
I live in Sayalonga, you can contact me on email gailmooney32@msn.com or call me on 626370695 also on WhatsApp.

Exchange Gas Bottles: Hi has anyone an orange gas bottle they would swap for the CEPSA steel one please. Torrox area Contact Sue: 677322169.

Recommendations & Requests

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Christmas Day Lunch: Is there anywhere in Torrox taking bookings for Christmas Day lunch?
If so perhaps you would let others know too on Dígamextra!
Sue, Torrox, maundfitch@gmail.com

Residencia & TIE Renewal Info: Just a heads up-
I was at the policia in Malaga yesterday to renew my residencia. While I was there I thought to ask the supervisor if it was advisable to apply for the TIE, even if one had been here more that five years, which is what I had been led to believe, and she said- it’s is not only advisable it is OBLIGATORY!!!! So there you are!
It’s very easy to do and the people are sooo nice and very helpful. It’s easy to get to and they have appointments available, I was told.
If you want any more Information, what papers you need, how to access them etc. do give me a call. I am an interpreter, so if you need me to go with you, I’d be pleased to help. I’ll even drive you there ! I do charge, but it is a reasonable, flat fee. But, of course, any advice over the phone is freeeee !
Pamela, Algarrobo 609040709
pamelawalshe@hotmail.com

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London and Liverpool move to Tier 2 but Manchester, Hull, Newcastle, Birmingham and Wolverhampton face a severe Tier 3 lockdown: The decision to save London from Tier 3 will be a relief to many in the hospitality industry who will be able to reopen when the current national lockdown ends on Dec. 2nd.
But the Prime Minister has chosen to impose Tier 3 on five English cities and all of Kent, which is predicted to put a wrecking ball through pubs, restaurants and clubs now forced to close or only offer takeaway. Millions of people will also be banned from socialise indoors or outdoors with any other households apart from five days over Christmas.
Only rural pockets of East Anglia, Cumbria and Cornwall are expected to be allowed into Tier 1, which allows socialising inside homes and pubs. IMAGE:Daily Mail. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/london-and-liverpool-go-into-tier-2/ar-BB1bnNAo

Fuengirola town hall opens its sixth dog park to the public in Parque del Sol: Fuengirola council has opened the town’s sixth dog park, located in the Parque del Sol, completed with a budget of 16,000 euros.
The space is around 750 square metres and complements the other spaces for pets in Los Pacos, Miramar, Torreblanca, Calle Feria de Abril and Calle Lanzarote. PHOTO:SUR. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202011/20/fuengirola-town-hall-opens-20201120103044-v.html

BitCoin Loses 9% After Wednesday’s 3 Year High Spike (Pump & Dump?): Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase said on Thursday its retail and professional-focused platforms were hit by tech problems, with users reporting difficulty trading as bitcoin plunged towards its biggest one-day drop since September.
California-based Coinbase said on its website at 14:14 GMT it was investigating connectivity problems, adding at 14:42 GMT that it had identified the problem and implemented a solution.
Bitcoin, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, slumped as much as 13% on Thursday to its lowest since Nov. 16., slamming the brakes on its red-hot rally and sparking a sell-off of smaller coins.
It was last down 9% at $16,904 and on course for its biggest one-day drop since Sept 3. The move represents a sharp correction from its three-year high of its near-record $19,521 hit on Wednesday. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-crypto-currencies/crypto-exchange-coinbase-hit-by-connection-latency-problems-as-bitcoin-plummets-idUSKBN2861Y1

Northern Irish Darts Pro Banned For 8 Years: The investigation commenced in May 2020 and as a result of the investigation, Kyle Mckinstry, a professional darts player from Northern Ireland, was banned on 25 November 2020 from the sport for a total of eight and a half years for fixing two matches in the “A Night at the Darts” series which took place during lockdown. PHOTO: Twitter. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/11/26/professional-dart-player-banned-for-match-fixing/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Nerja 952 524 519
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Frigiliana: 952 533 231

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

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

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DigameXtra No. 1797 Thursday, Nov. 26th, 2020

On November 26, 2020November 25, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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Announcements

When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

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Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY !!

Restaurante Los Naranjos: Music with Christine Blondet, plus special meats from the grill. Sunday Nov 29, 1PM.
Space limited, reserve on 619 390 146, Alcauin FB Page

Chiringuito Tropy: Music with Alan Clayton & No Worries, Sat 28Nov 1:30PM. Res- 640 192 574, Velez Malaga FB Page

Seita & Friends: Playing music from the 50s & 60s, Sunday 29 Nov 3pm, entry €5. Restaurante Kukko, Av Los Boliches 4, Fuengirola. Reservations on +34 646 111 203 FB Page

Services Wanted/Offered

BluCee Inmobiliaria / Estate Agents
Covering Axarquía and the Costa Tropical
We offer a friendly, bespoke service to our clients.
Do you need someone to carry out security checks on your unoccupied property?
Are you unable to travel due to the current restrictions?
We can help take away some of that worry and check in on your property on your behalf, please contact us for our services and current rates.
Thinking of selling?
List your property with us, we promise to work hard to sell your home!
Do you have a property that you would like to earn some extra income with?
Our holiday rental management service offers a comprehensive cover from securing bookings, liaising with clients, arranging meet and greets, cleaning and laundry services. We will assist in getting your property holiday rental ready.
For a no obligation discussion about your property please get in touch.
info@blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, but cover Axarquía, East of Malaga on the Costa del Sol and the Costa Tropical.
For examples of our fantastic sales and holiday rental properties, please take a look at our website: www.BluCee.com
BluCee.com is a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.

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Translations: Offering translation in practical situations.
Hello my name is Naya, I’m a danish woman and I have lived in Maro/Nerja for 6 years, I’m fluent in spanish, english and danish, I understand sweedish more or less and a tiny bit of german. I’m very socially skilled, resolutive, and care about details and correct understanding.
I offer help with verbal translation and written translation in your practical tasks such as: official registrations, police station, hospital, shopping, buying properties etc. I’m ready for spontaneous meetings organized from week to week.
I charge 18€ an hour and my work hours are flexible but it’s important to plan with a little bit of time ahead from week to week. Looking forward to hear from you.
Call or WhatsApp : 643 80 66 39
Or email : nayadafeliz@gmail.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Rommer A rated fridge with ice Compartment. VGC Measurements 55 x 58 x 125 cms Price 95€
-Sturdy white chest of drawers. Measurements 94 x 41 x 73cms Price 55€
Contact Jackie / Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Lawnmower. The Worx WG776E 40V battery lawnmower is a quiet lawnmower that is barely audible after 10 meters. Dense and troublesome lawns are no problem for this super machine.
This lawnmower from Worx is easy to start by pressing a start button on both the left and right side of the machine. Thanks to the battery of 40v, this lawnmower is just as strong as a petrol mower and mows your lawns up to 350 m2 in no time tight again. The lawnmower includes the charger and a 40 volt battery. In addition, an additional second mowing knife still new in the package. You mow in strips of 33 cm. Cut grass can be thrown backwards or collected in a grass collection bag. The filling indicator shows when the bag needs to be emptied.
Price: 150 euro
-Scarifier. The scarifier revives medium to large lawns. The 11 blades and 40 steel needles remove moss and dead grass and loosen the soil so the grass can absorb more water and food again. With this scarifier you can turn your lawn back into a healthy and fresh green turf! Convenient scarifier width of 36cm
Collection bag of 45L to collect grass and moss neatly.
Price: 45 euro. +31 6 14 303 808
Anne-Marie Wijnekus, Alcaucín.

For Sale: Bracelet Pandora serie Moments. Selling this bracelet 17 cm long for small wrists. Spanish name of this one is “Pulsera plata cierre corazon”. You can buy different pendants for this bracelet in Pandora’s shops or online.
New price in Pandora 59 Euros.
Was a present but with more than six pendants too small for me. Offering for 45 Euros. Nice Christmas gift. Ask for more pics.
Contact Natalia, Benajarafe
email: ndtalido2@gmail.com
Can meet at every community border around Vélez-Málaga.

Recommendations & Requests

Bottle Corks: Does the person who was interested in acquiring wine bottle corks (for art reasons) still want more?
If so, please contact Sheila, Torrox Costa at:
torrox1000 at gmail.com

Boiler installer (oil fired): I am looking for a qualified oil fired boiler installer hopefully with knowledge of the Ferroli brand name to install a new unit here in Competa. After many visits by local plumbers who have all added a valve here and expansion tank there, the unit is about to die and is struggling to operate correctly and the heating part is currently shut down. If you can help or you know someone who can, would you let me know.
Email: millardsteve95@gmail.com
Mob: 626926227 ; Competa

Cat sitter / Cattery: Can anyone recommend a good Cattery / Catsitter in the Torre del Mar / Torrox area for a couple of days over the New Year period.
Please email stevebowen555 at gmail.com
Steve, Caleta

News & Articles

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Weather warning for heavy rain is upgraded to amber for much of Malaga province: The Spanish Met Office Aemet has put a series of weather warnings for heavy rain from 6pm on Wednesday evening through to 3pm on Thursday afternoon.
A yellow warning is in place for Ronda, the Costa del Sol and the Guadalhorce valley from 6pm on Wednesday. That is then upgraded to amber for Malaga city, the Costa del Sol, the Guadalhorce valley, Antequera and the Axarquía at midnight. All warnings for Malaga province will provisionally stay in place until 3pm on Thursday.
Forecasters warn that up to 30mm of rain could fall in some parts in the space of an hour, rising to 90mm within twelve hours.
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202011/25/weather-warning-heavy-rain-20201125135715.html

Where and when will it be possible to go skiing in Europe this year?: Ski resorts around Europe would normally be gearing up for the start of the season right now, but the Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact – albeit in some countries more than others. Here’s what we know so far about where and when a ski holiday will be possible. Continue reading at: https://www.thelocal.es/20201125/where-and-when-will-it-be-possible-to-go-skiing-in-europe-this-year

Football icon Diego Maradona dies at 60 following heart attack:
The Argentine national team’s official Twitter account confirmed the news on Wednesday, paying tribute to one of the nation’s favourite footballing sons.
“You will be eternal in every heart of the football world,” the message stated as it bade farewell to the superstar. PHOTO:Getty Full article:
https://www.goal.com/en-bh/news/football-icon-diego-maradona-dies-at-60-following-heart/1ib9vk5chgbiv1ldnhx2uonjxh

Free training courses in Rincon de la Victoria: There are courses on Prevention of Occupational Risks in Masonry, a course on Forklift Truck and another on Prevention of Occupational Risks in Painting. Registrations can be made in person at the APAL Delphos office located at Calle Arroyo Totalán Edificio Puerta Axarquía, Bajo, La Cala del Moral, during public hours from 9am to 2pm. Alternatively, call 952978330. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/11/25/free-training-courses-in-rincon-de-la-victoria/

Warning over slimming product after “fatal adverse reactions”: The Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS), has issued a warning over the use of a product called Li Da Daidaihua, “illegally” sold on the Internet is “a danger to the health of consumers”. PHOTO:AEMPS. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/11/25/warning-over-slimming-product-after-fatal-adverse-reactions/

Twitter Loads Up More Spam: The company has added a new “feature” that users will see on their Home screen timeline, new ‘tweets’ of suggested topics, which they can easily follow or inform Twitter that they are not interested. Full story: https://spainsnews.com/twitter-will-show-tweets-of-suggested-topics-in-the-timeline-of-users/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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

Phone numbers for emergencies
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

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DigameXtra No. 1796 Wednesday, Nov. 25th, 2020

On November 25, 2020November 24, 2020 By Naythan

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

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Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Art Room – Original Paintings, Prints and Ceramics Gallery
Stuck for Christmas present ideas?
With the current travel restrictions are you stuck for Christmas present ideas?
We have Gift Vouchers available for Christmas, digital or printed to the value of your choosing. Just let me know the value and while municipal travel restrictions last, I can either send you a digital file for you to print or send on, or I can post it to you. The gallery is in Canillas de Albaida, so if you live in Competa, Archez or Salares I can meet you at the border of the 2 villages. Or if you know which print, ceramic or piece of art you want I can meet you with that too.
-After restrictions are lifted or if you live in Canillas you will be very welcome to come and visit our gallery any day of the week from 11.00am to 7.00pm by appointment only. Masks and social distancing will be observed and the gallery is well ventilated with sanitizer available.
-We have original paintings on canvas in oils and acrylics, paintographs (photographs made to look like paintings), prints of paintings (framed or unframed) and ceramic bowls, plates, figures, tiles and plaques.
-Prints are produced on high quality photo paper here at the gallery and presented in an A3 cellophane envelope with stiff backing board and would make an ideal Christmas present. Prints can also be made to fit any existing frames you may have (up to A3 size), or ordered out for bigger sizes.
-Subject matter covers Moroccan cityscapes and people (inspiration taken from trips to Chefchaouen and Marrakesh), Cuban musicians, Flamenco dancers, local scenes and famous musicians, Keith Richards, Ray Charles, David Bowie, John Lennon etc. Commissions considered also.
Check out our website: www.artroom-gallery.com to view all the works and find directions to the gallery which is just 5 minutes outside Canillas de Albaida.
Art Room Gallery: Tel (Whatsapp) 616 891 473
Email mitchfranceart@hotmail.com

Services Wanted/Offered

Nik of all Trades: Services available for home, garden and office
Gardening – from weeding to landscaping, stonework (walls, paths, etc) a speciality. Transport and tools all provided by me, no job too small or too big as I have others to call on if required, from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Small construction/demolition jobs – walls, fencing, guttering, tiling etc. from 100€ per day per man plus any required materials at cost or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Painting and decorating – interior or exterior, tools all supplied, materials extra at cost – from 100€ per day per man or fixed price quote if you prefer.
Evenings, weekends and holidays both Spanish and English are all included at no extra cost.
Check my website for examples of my work www.nikofalltrades.es
Email enquiries or for more information to nikash2 at hotmail dot com or just write that email address or web address down somewhere in case you may need me in the future! I am a Digame sponsor and so my contact info is available in the sponsors section below as well. There is also a contact form available on the website.
References/recommendations available from the UK and Spain
Based in Competa but can travel anywhere in Digameland. Quotations are completely free!

Coast Fm Gold: Want to be able to talk directly to your customers and clients?
Guess what they have been listening to and will continue to listen to……the Radio!
Coast Fm Gold has been available Online, as well as via Tunein, Google, Siri and Alexa throughout the crisis giving ’emergency announcements and telephone numbers’ and music, music, music!
Now it’s time to start up business’s again, and what a better way to let them know you have re-opened and are ready- A RADIO ADVERT! We reach all over the Axarquia- so we are local! Plus we reach around the world! We are the Eastern Costa Del Sols favourite Radio Station!
We are running ”special crisis” low advertising rates…ring us now on 691 934 626 or by email to studio@coastfmgold.com Website: http://coastfmgold.com/

Golden Leaves Funeral Plans:
Pre-planning your funeral is a thoughtful and responsible way to show you care about your family.
Funerals are no easy task. There are numerous considerations to factor in, including logistics, food and drink, casket purchase and burial grounds. A loved one’s death brings immense emotional strain to any family, and the question of financing and arrangements only exacerbates the stress.
Handling all of these challenges is difficult enough in one’s normal circumstances, but having to go through it while abroad is an enormous burden.
Golden Leaves Funeral Plans aims to support grieving families during these tumultuous times. Since our inception in 1984, we have partnered with a widespread network of funeral directors across the UK and Europe.
Purchasing a funeral plan with Golden Leaves enables you to plan, design and pay for your funeral services in advance.
As one of the leading providers of expat prepaid funeral plans in Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Balearic Islands, and the Canary Islands, we make sure to adequately support your family in the time of greatest need.
If you are an expat family in need of prepaid funeral services please contact Ruth on phone or whats app + 34 693 715 718
Based in Javea/Alicante. Company Reg. No: 2935393
Email: Ruth.forder@goldenleaves.com

Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Vetiver Spain is located in Sayalonga.
We have 2 new videos showing an experiment planting Vetiver in a tall Ornamental pot showing the results of the root growth after about 8 months.
Part 1: https://youtu.be/g1WRvjE6oAk
Part 2: https://youtu.be/HNviq7XdRM4
These short videos show you the incredible root system of Vetiver is and why it is so beneficial to fighting erosion and preserving top soil.
Want more videos? Please go to our YouTube video page.
https://www.vetiverspain.org/youtube.html
We also have Lemon Grass and Moringa Seedlings available now.
Please contact us for more information. Visits are by appointment.
Phone or WhatsApp for David: (34) 692 288 657
Email: info@vetiverspain.com
Website: www.vetiverspain.com

Recommendations & Requests

Thanks for your help: I would just like to say a big thank you to everybody who replied to my query about sending a parcel to the UK. I have now got it sorted and have found a good courier who has just picked up my parcel so I am assuming it will arrive as promised, if not I will let you know.
Also, many, many thanks to Naythan for all his hard work and technical information he has supplied in the past, and all the up to date info on DigameXtra.
Alan Edson, Puente Don Manuel, alan-edsonAThotmailD0Tcom

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The Board proposes that bars open until nine at night in Andalusia after the December bridge (long weekend Dec 5-8): {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es}
The vice president of the Board and Minister of Tourism, Regeneration, Justice and Local Administration, Juan Marín , has raised this Tuesday the possibility of non-essential activities, such as the hospitality or trade sectors , whose opening is currently limited until 18.00 hours, may be changed, after the December bridge, until 20.00 or 21.00 .
Marín has stated that “probably” these businesses can open until 8:00 or 9:00 p.m. based on the “following measures” adopted by the Andalusian government to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-junta-plantea-bares-abran-hasta-nueve-noche-andalucia-tras-puente-diciembre-202011241046_noticia.html

Spanish government proposes limiting Christmas meetings to six people, 1am curfew on New Year’s Eve: The measures are included in a draft public health document being prepared ahead of the upcoming holiday season.
Although the document does not mention whether movement between regions will be restricted, it proposes the use of measures that have been shown to be effective at containing contagions, such as “limiting travel.” In other words, the proposal is limited to recommending that citizens avoid all “non-essential travel.” This means that traveling to a different city or region will depend on the rules that have been introduced by the respective regional government. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-11-24/spanish-government-proposes-limiting-christmas-meetings-to-six-people-1am-curfew-on-new-years-eve.html

Dow rallies more than 400 points to surpass 30,000 for the first time: The Dow Jones Industrial Average traded higher by more than 400 points, or 1.4% and breached the 30,000 level for the first time. The S&P 500 climbed 1.4%, putting it on pace for a record closing high, and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1%. Full article: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/11/23/stock-market-futures-open-to-close-news.html#close

Bitcoin climbs towards all-time high after topping $19,000: The world’s most popular cryptocurrency was last up 4.8% at $19,225, just shy of its all-time record of $19,666 hit in December 2017. Bitcoin has gained around 25% in the last two weeks alone, and is up around 160% this year.
Gold has shed 3.6% this month, versus bitcoin’s 40% gain.
Bullish investors cited expectations that bitcoin would achieve mass use as a means of payment – something it has so far failed to do – as a reason for the divergence. Mainstream companies such as PayPal have embraced cryptocurrencies, sparking hopes bitcoin would become widely used and thus more valuable. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-crypto-currencies-high/bitcoin-climbs-towards-all-time-high-after-topping-19000-idUSKBN28413S

Boxing News- Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr: Two of boxing’s iconic figures are finally going to lock horns on Saturday, Nov. 28, as former undisputed heavyweight champion Mike Tyson meets former four-division world champion Roy Jones Jr. from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The four-hour event begins at 8 p.m. EST with the main card scheduled to start at 9 p.m. EST. Tyson and Jones are expected to make their ring walks about 11 p.m EST, depending on how long the other fights last.
The Tyson vs. Jones fight is an eight-round exhibition with each round will be two minutes long. Even though it’s an exhibition, no headgear will be required. Tyson and Jones will wear 12 ounce gloves. Available on UK pay per view from BT Sports. Full article: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/boxing/news/mike-tyson-vs-roy-jones-jr-fight-date-time-price-odds-location/1bfiettgyanoqzow09huij1pv

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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

Phone numbers for emergencies
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

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DigameXtra No. 1795 Tuesday, Nov. 24th, 2020

On November 24, 2020November 23, 2020 By Naythan

Welcome to DigameXtra !

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

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La Casa Hotel & Restaurant- Torrox Pueblo:
With the extension of the state of alarm and closing at 6pm we will continue with our amazing menu of the day, served 1pm until 5pm. 2 course for 9.95 and 3 courses 12.95.
We also have some great days coming up!!
-Saturday 5th December, we will be holding a xmas market at the Hotel, with the opportunity to buy a few xmas gifts and delicious foods. We will also be collecting any donations (tinned/ dried foods, baby products etc) on that day for the local charity food bank, so if you can help please come along and bring an item or 2.
-Wednesday 9th December. Xmas Quiz day maximum of 6 per table 2 euro per person entry, come and have ago if you think you are clever enough! Booking essential.
-Wednesday 16th December. Christmas Carol Service, time to be confirmed.
-Saturday 19th December, our final destination on our trip around the world will be United Kingdom, a sad fair well to Europe, food from the 70s (when we joined the EU!). A 3 course dinner party (maximum 6 to a table) 25 euro per person. Booking essential! 70s dress code optional
Xmas and New year restaurant times will be confirmed after the 10th December.
For enquires or bookings 662039741
LA CASA Hotel & Restaurant
Calle Baja, Plazuela De Barajas 3
Torrox, 29770, Malaga

Services Wanted/Offered

Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and near Oxford, UK.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
Regular runs between UK and Spain;
Transport of personal property from full house moves to vehicles down to small single items;
Courier Services;
Man & Van services;
Packing, including supply of packing materials;
UK Home shopping with UK delivery address;
Storage of property and vehicles in UK and Spain;
Any jobs in Western Europe and Scandinavia considered; and,
Fully Insured with Haulage, Goods In Transit and Public Liability policies.
If we can be of service please contact Steve & Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required. FB-Link
UK: 0044 7868 435052
SPAIN: 0034 951 066 093
Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com Our contact is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.

SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
Scott/Arenas
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Pair of Mid century modern chrome bar stools. New seat fabric and chrome frame resprayed. Price 130€ ( the pair )
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Attractive rustic wooden bookcase in good condition. h:200cms, w:95cms, d:37cms. 4 shelves with 2 drawers below
€80
-Boxes of 25 mainly hardback war/naval history / miscellaneous books. €25 each box (photo shows representative sample)
Collection from near Guaro, Periana. Contact Diana
Email: df_flower at hotmail dot com

For Sale, 2 items:
-Elegant matching bedroom suite comprising
1 double bed with substantial frame and full-width padded base and very comfortable mattress (size 135cms x 180cms) (N.B. 2 beds shown in photo, one has sold)
1 bedside unit with drawer
2 round tables
1 tall floor-standing mirror
175€ the lot.
-Secretaire Desk. Beautiful secretaire desk with mirrored back upper case with matching wall shelf. Stands 210 cms tall, 68 cms wide 50cms deep. Top lifts off for transport. Excellent condition. Reduced to 75€ for quick sale – need the space.
Nick in La Herradura, buyer collects (when permitted).
keelsway at yahoo dot co dot uk
609 706 210

For Sale: Indian wooden mask for 24 euros in Nerja.
It is between 35 and 40 cm high. I can take it to Torrox, El Morche or Torre del Mar, as soon as possible. Sonya.
my e-mail: sonya_ra@hotmail.com
please, contact me by e-mail or tel. 658.569.7oo

For Sale: Wood Splitting Axe. 4kg Wood Splitting Maul with Fiberglass Shaft. 20Euro. Can be Collected from Torrox or Nerja. Ken, Nerja, Supersol (old Bridge )
Phone/WhatsApp 654 728380;
kenseal at gmail dot com

Wanted- for long term rent: I am looking for a house or apartment with big terrace for a maximum of 500 euros/monthly in Nerja, Torrox or Frigiliana area. There is no problem to pay even in Covid situation due I work for an essential company. I am also be able to rent it to someone that use it for holidays. If this person use it just some weeks a year or a month and the rest of the year is available. I have a house to stay in those days so we could have an agreement. The most important thing for me is the terrace or garden if it has. If you are interested send me an e-mail to
chika2830 at hotmail .dot com ; I am Marison.

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Thanks: Thanx Naythan for the daily Covid news in Spain and the translated regulations. Always first out and reliable
Maggie, Los Romanes, maggieculver77 AT yahoo DOTcom

Municipality: For the person enquiring where Arkwrights is. It is in Puente Don Manuel which is in the municipality of Alcaucin.
M Lewis, Puente don Manuel, rubybirtleATyahooD0TcoD0Tuk

Municipal Boundaries: If you want to see where your municipal boundaries are then look at
https://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/sima/
Click on your province and then select your municipality.
Gerry Harris, Near Cajiz, gerryATbillnotDOTcom

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Andalusia adds 1,455 coronavirus infections, the lowest figure since the beginning of October: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 23/11/2020 18:18
Andalusia has added 1,455 new infections this Monday coronavirus . It is the lowest figure that has been registered in the community since last October 12, a month and a half ago. Although the data must be taken with caution since the data on Mondays tend to be lower than the rest of the week, this figure, below 1,500 infections , seems to confirm that the measures imposed by the Board are already having an effect.
Thus, according to data from the Ministry of Health, most infections have occurred again in Seville, Granada and Cádiz , but with an important nuance. Neither of the two provinces exceed 500 infections this Monday . Seville has added 416 new cases, Granada and Cádiz, 342 each.
Behind are Malaga, with 106 ; Jaén, with 101; Almería, with 75; Huelva, with 55; and Córdoba, with only 18.
Product of the decrease in infections that Andalusia has registered in recent days is the reduction in hospital pressure in the community. Thus, since yesterday 87 people have needed medical assistance, six of them in the ICU. To put this data into context, until last week that figure used to exceed 300.
In hospitals, meanwhile, Andalusia has added the fifth consecutive day reducing patients in the ICU and the total of those admitted for coronavirus is 2,785, almost 700 less than at the peak of the second wave.
The most negative side is one more day in the deaths from coronavirus. As indicated by the Junta, in Andalusia 37 people have died this Monday. It is logical, since these deaths correspond to the high numbers of infections from weeks ago and would confirm that the community is already in the decline of the second wave of the coronavirus. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-andalucia-suma-1455-contagios-coronavirus-cifra-mas-baja-desde-primeros-octubre-202011231356_noticia.html?ref=https:%2F%2Fsevilla.abc.es%2F

Which travellers must show negative Covid-19 test on arrival in Spain?: Updated 23 November 2020, 12:35 CET+01:00
Spain has brought in new rules requiring travellers arriving in Spain by air or sea from countries deemed high risk to prove they have tested negative, here’s a look at the rules and who they apply to. Details of the new rules are published in Spain’s Official State Gazette (BOE) and come into force on November 23rd. (Spanish- https://www.boe.es/boe/dias/2020/11/12/pdfs/BOE-A-2020-14049.pdf)
The new rules come into force on November 23rd except in the Canary Islands where anyone arriving on the islands from November 14th will have to show a negative test result on check-in. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20201112/qawhich-travellers-must-show-negative-covid-19-test-on-arrival-in-spain

Rogue Microsoft Edge Web Browser Extensions Infiltrate The Microsoft Store: Microsoft had to remove malicious extensions from its Edge extensions store in May, and it appears that the company had to remove additional extensions this month.
According to the information, users of Edge complained when they started to notice that searches were redirected when they used the Microsoft Edge browser.
It turned out that rogue extensions were responsible for that. All of these extensions were hosted on the official Microsoft Store; they used names of popular services and programs, e.g. NordVPN, Adguard VPN or The Great Suspender to lure users into installing the extensions.
Microsoft pulled the fake extensions from its web store and users who installed these in Edge will have them disabled on the next start of the browser automatically.
If you use Edge, and have noticed that strange websites appear when you click on links or do searches, you may have one of the rogue extensions. Rather than try to figure out which extension is to blame, just update Edge. Full article: https://www.ghacks.net/2020/11/23/be-careful-when-you-install-microsoft-edge-extensions-from-the-microsoft-store/

Tennis News- Medvedev triumphs over Thiem at ATP Finals: Daniil Medvedev, who was “destroyed” by Dominic Thiem nine years ago at a junior tennis event in Umag, Croatia, an encounter that over time served to forge his character and for which on Sunday he took revenge on the US Open champion at the ATP Final, downing the Austrian in a 4-6, 7-6(2), 6-4 comeback triumph.
With his unbreakable defense and his orthodox play, albeit implementing a change-up in style in the second set that seemed to throw Thiem off, No. 4 ranked Medvedev won back the title that his Russian compatriot Nikolay Davydenko had won in 2009, notching the most important win of his career and leaving Thiem without the crown for the second year in a row.
Full article: https://www.laprensalatina.com/medvedev-triumphs-over-thiem-at-atp-finals/

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
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DigameXtra No. 1794 Monday, Nov. 23rd, 2020

On November 23, 2020November 22, 2020 By Naythan

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When you need reliable info consult The Citizens Advice Bureau Spain at https://www.citizensadvice.org.es/…or the website or Facebook page of your local Town Hall (Ayuntamiento).

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Due to the new Covid restrictions, to avoid disappointment I suggest you call to confirm events and times before the event. -Ed.

Phoenix Club: Due to the new Covid restrictions, all events are on hold until we can determine which, if any, may proceed. Updates will be posted here. For more info contact: Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk

Potters Bar- Nerja: This week
-Monday open 3pm till 6pm happy hours! House wines, spirits and beers just €1
-Tuesday the great Potters Pub Quiz 2pm till 4pm. Great entertertainment, snack lunch included. Happy hours 4pm to 6pm. Bookings essential
-Wednesday, games, open pool table and and an afternoon of light fun from 1pm. Free tapas all day. Happy hours 4pm to 6pm.
–Thursday, open 3pm to 6pm for €1 happy hours
-Friday, open 1pm for afternoon for open.pool table, fish and chips and happy hours from 4 till 6pm
–Saturday open 4pm to 6pm for happy hours
-Sunday – great live music on the terrace with Paul Locky from 2pm to 4pm with choice of meals. €10/person, bookings essential
Tel: 685435767

Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar December coming events & excursions:
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Open mornings only Monday to Thursday 10.00 till 13.00 and Fridays as usual 11.00 – 13.00 For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel. 952 543 334 E-mail: luxmundi@lux-mundi.org Web site: www.lux-mundi.org . We are ready to start receiving donations and follow the necessary disinfection procedures to place them in “Our shop”. We would appreciate it if you could bring them to us in bags that you do not need to be returned, during the normal opening hours of the Centre.
-Every Monday – Craft Group. Time 10.00 – 13.00 in the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising.
-Every Monday –Knitting & Crochet Group. Time 10.30 to 13.00 in the Centre.
-Every Wednesday – Art Group. Time 10.00 – 13.00 at the Centre. 5€ for room fee or with Friends of Lux Mundi Card 4€. Proceeds for fundraising.
-Every Friday – Coffee Morning . Time 11.00 to 13.00.
-Monday 7th December – The Centre will be closed for the Public Holiday of Constitution day.
-Tuesday 8th December – The Centre will be closed for the Public Holiday of the Immaculate Conception.
-Saturday 12th December – Ecumenical Christmas Carol Service. Dear friends, please come and join in the Service at the Parish Church of San Andrés, Torre del Mar. Details to be announced nearer to the date depending on restrictions. Time 18.00.
-Monday 14th December- Half Orange “Bring and Share” Lunch, for those who are alone. Time 13.30 in the Centre.
-Thursday 17th December – Coach Excursion to Gibraltar. 14 Euros for Friends of Lux Mundi and 16 Euros for those without a Friens´card. Proceeds for fund raising. Departure times Puente don Manuel (Bar Mis Tapitas) 6.45, Algarrobo (Lidl) 7.15, Caleta (Vets) 7.20 and Torre Del Mar (Bus Station) 7.30. Depart Gibraltar15.30 approximately. PASSPORTS / I.D. REQUIRED.
-Friday 18th December – Taizé Prayer Meeting at the San Andrés, Parish Church in Torre del Mar. Time 20.45. Taizé prayers are a monthly invitation to join us in prayer for unity and for all your personal intentions. Please send us an email or WhatsApp to be included in them. Social distancing and wearing of face masks will be required.
-Friday 18th December – A Special Christmas themed Coffee morning.
-Thursday & Friday 24th & 25th December – Centre will be closed for Public Holidays.

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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent

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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Beautifully upcycled farmhouse table with 2 drawers with 4 matching Castillan chairs. Top stripped back to natural & waxed.
Base with 2 drawers chalk painted in grey with new handles Measurements W140 x D70 x H76. Price 260€
-Sideboard stripped back to natural waxed with grey chalk paint Measurements W150 x D40 x H89cms Price 135€
-Pair of units. Stripped back to natural and stained with new handles. Measurements Width 42cms Depth 36cms Height 42cms Price 50€ ( the pair)
Contact Jackie / Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com

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Information: Hello, is Arkwrights in the Velez Malaga municipality? Thank you. Elizabeth. Caleta. Tel 648917219.

White Dove: A white dove appeared in my garden (Benamargosa camp) last Tues. Good condition, clearly used to people and semi-domesticated but won’t let us handle it. Am giving it bird seed but it has few roosting sites here and no shelter so am concerned about its survival. Can anyone help? Alice 0044 7871 436812 (WhatsApp)

Gratitude: I am sure that we are all extremely grateful to Naythan by keeping us all up to date with the latest news and restrictions regarding the present crisis. Michael of Frigiliana. mikestevenittATgmailD0Tc0m

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Restrictions in Andalucía to continue until 10 December: The current restrictions in force in Andalucía to curb the spread of Covid-19 will remain basically unchanged until 10 December, although customers will now be able to pick up takeaways from bars and restaurants until 9.30pm.
The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, announced on Sunday that movement between municipalities will remain restricted to essential journeys (for work, education, appointments, etc.) throughout the region.
The night curfew will also remain as it is – 10pm to 7am.
Non-essential businesses will still have to close at 6pm although customers will be able to pick up takeaways from bars and restaurants until 9.30pm.
Another change is that shops will be able to sell toys until 8pm.
Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202011/22/restrictions-andalucia-continue-until-20201122130528.html

When can I move from one municipality to another?:
Movement between towns and villages across municipal boundaries is permitted in the following cases:
– To attend health centres, hospitals and other healthcare services.
– Work: to meet professional, business, insititutional or legal obligations.
– School: To go to school, college, university and other educational centres, including infant schools.
– Travelling home: to return to a habitual or family residence.
– Carers: To assist or care for the elderly, children, people with disabilities, or those especially vulnerable.
– To travel to banks, insurance offices or petrol stations in adjacent territories.
– For required or urgent procedures at public, judicial or notary institutions.
– Renovation of permits and official documentation, as well as other administrative procedures that cannot be postponed.
– To sit exams or official tests that cannot be postponed.
– In the case of a situation of necessity or force majeure.
– Any other activity of a similiar nature properly accredited.
If you need to cross a municipal border to carry out any of the above activities, you must be able to justify this when stopped by the security forces in order to avoid being fined. Source: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202011/08/when-move-from-municipality-20201108181132.html

The new Spanish bank account fees you need to know about (and how to avoid them): Over the course of this year, Spain’s main banks have decided to toughen the conditions to access their so-called ‘free accounts’ and increase the fees for account holders who don’t meet the new requirements.
In simple terms, it’s a loyalty scheme that rewards the banks’ most active users by not charging them extra, while increasing commissions for those who aren’t considered an asset to these financial entities.
As unfair as this may seem, most of Spain’s big banks are on board with it: Santander, La Caixa, Bankia, BBVA, Bankinter, Sabadell, Unicaja, Abanca.
We’ll now go over what each of these financial entities is now charging for and how to sidestep these extra fees.
Continue reading article at: https://www.thelocal.es/20201110/the-new-fees-on-spanish-bank-accounts-you-need-to-know-about-and-how-to-avoid-them

For the latest COVID-19 info visit:

World– https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
World– https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441

Coronavirus Cases in Andalucia, Axarquia, Costa del Sol & Malaga Province:
http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/institutodeestadisticaycartografia/salud/COVID19.html

UK Coronavirus:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/uk/

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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
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DigameXtra News Alert- Coronavirus: Andalucia remains closed until December 10

On November 22, 2020 By Naythan

DigameXtra News Alert- Coronavirus: Andalucia remains closed until December 10 with the aim of opening mobility at Christmas: {Translated from https://sevilla.abc.es} Updated: 11/22/2020 15: 39h
As two Sundays ago, the president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno , appeared this afternoon before the media to announce the measures and restrictions that will be applied in the community in the coming weeks in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Despite the drop in infections, as well as hospitalizations and deaths due to Covid registered this weekend, the Andalusian Executive has decided to extend the measures applied from October 30 to December 10.
Thus, the perimeter closure of Andalusia and all its municipalities is maintained until December 10 and the curfew will remain as it is until now (10 pm-7 am).
The main novelty of the announcement is the slight change in hours in the hospitality industry for collection services (until 9:30 p.m.) and businesses dedicated to the toy sector (until 8:00 p.m.).
Regarding the special situation of the province of Granada, the Andalusian president has reported that in the health district Granada South the total ban is lifted and the opening will be allowed until 6 pm . The districts of Granada, Metropolitano and Granada Nordeste will continue with the same restrictions as until now.
In addition, it has been announced that from now on the be administered pneumococcal vaccine will to the population older than 60 years, and not 65 as usual.
Juanma Moreno’s intervention took place after a brief meeting with the committee of experts of the Junta de Andalucía, “a group in which there are health experts and also economic analysts,” the president recalled.
“Crucial moments”
“We are living crucial moments, the right thing to do is to try to find a balance between saving all possible lives and all possible businesses,” Moreno began his speech, using graphs to explain the decline seen in recent days in the number of hospitalizations.
“Does it mean that we are defeating the coronavirus? Not much less, ”the Andalusian leader insisted, while acknowledging that the measures imposed on October 30 are serving to contain the curve, considering the peak of the second wave of the coronavirus has been overcome.
«The only vaccine that we have right now is our head, our commitment, our individual and collective involvement. Andalusia has shown a great sense of responsibility so far. Let’s keep doing it, ”urged the president.
It should be remembered that since the beginning of the pandemic there have been 217,037 cases of coronavirus in the region and 3,617 people have lost their lives (345 in the last week), with 99,574 patients who have overcome the disease, with 2,265 in the last day. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/andalucia/sevi-coronavirus-andalucia-prorrogara-restriciones-y-horario-toque-queda-hasta-10-diciembre-202011221443_noticia.html

DigameXtra No. 1793 Sunday, Nov. 22nd, 2020

On November 22, 2020November 21, 2020 By Naythan

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