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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.
For the official Andalucia Covid rules for your town, in Spanish only, go to this site, click your town, and find your rules in the lower left corner of the page. Click a category, then click the “+” sign to expand the rules: https://www.mapacovid.es
Another good, reliable source for updated Covid news, announcements and statistics are both your local
Ayuntamiento & the Junta de Andalucia’s FB and Twitter pages. @AndaluciaJunta https://twitter.com/AndaluciaJunta https://www.facebook.com/AndaluciaJunta/
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Fundraiser for Refugio Reyes, Friday 24th September:
Enjoy a visit to the beautiful village of Moclinejo, take a short guided walk to discover art and poetry (19.30 hr), return to the plaza where Reyes Bar will serve a 3-course meal to include your first drink – along with wine, courtesy of the Ayuntamiento. Listen to the music of Chesko Gonzales and Jesus ‘Señor Blues’ as they sing and play guitar (a mix of both English and Spanish familiar songs), before the disco music plays and the raffle prizes are drawn.
-Fundraiser night in aid of the dog refuge, Refugio Reyes, Friday 24th September. Price 25 euros (of which a minimum of 10 euros will go directly to help the dogs).
For more information or to reserve a ticket please contact Lorena if you speak Spanish +34 681286742, or Julie Clarke +34 616639831. Alternatively you can message me via WhatsApp or SMS on +34 616639831 or via email juliedaveclarke@protonmail.com
LA CUSTOM BAND: Live Sat., 18SEP, 1:30pm
Restaurante Taberna el Camarote
Puerto La Caleta de Vélez 29751 La Caleta FB link
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Eliza Handley live: Sat., 25Sep 8pm
Hotel y Bungalows Balcon de Competa
C. San Antonio, 75, 29754 Cómpeta
Eliza Handley an amazing singer, you will not forget her name. She will be singing all styles from rock to pop jazz and from all ages from 60s to current music. Enjoy your dinner listening her. Photo Credit & Info Link: FB link
International Cello Festival: Monday 11OCT 7pm
Centro Cultural Trapiche De Guadaiza
Elissimo Events brings you a unique and innovative Classical Music Cello Festival. We will introduce you to 6 emerging cellists from around the world, each performing a solo concert. Each Cellist will perform a Bach Cello Suite over the 6 nights with a new composition for solo cello written by our festival composer, Dr. Benoit Granier. In each they will also join forces to perform duets, trios and quartets, making this level of classical music festival a first for Marbella and surrounding areas.
A great opportunity for your company to support the number one classical music festival in Marbella.
Avenida Oriental 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara, FB link
Torrox Oktoberfest Announcement:
We again present Oktoberfest, “best in southern Europe”, and enjoy a little piece of Germany in the Avenida Esperanto in Torrox Costa, from 23 to 26 September.
Concerts, Beers, Typical Dishes, Sausages, live Music & fun.
From 18h on Thursday, September 23 and from 12h Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Torrox, considered the “little Germany”, pays tribute to all the German tourism that already starts to arrive in September to spend the next months in the Best Climate In Europe. In fact we have the largest German population in the Iberian Peninsula.
The Oktoberfest is also a festival that attracts many visitors from nearby municipalities and even from all over Andalusia and is an added value because the thousands of people who come from Thursday to Sunday will enjoy and consume in our stores and restaurants.
During this event, the safety and hygiene measures recommended by the health authorities will be maximized. FB link
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Tony Roam Transport & Removals Spain To UK To Spain:
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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!
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We can also offer this service to motorhomes, caravans, motorbikes, small cars, 4x4s & vans!
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MS Bespoke Joinery: With many years experience in the Joinery trade, I am able to offer a professional and personalised service to meet your individual requirements.
Wardrobes– if you are looking to maximise your wardrobe space, or modernise your existing Spanish wardrobes, then sliding doors is an ideal solution.
All wardrobes are fitted from floor to ceiling, with doors that slide effortlessly and silently, with soft-close mechanism.
Home Office– if you are working from home, it is important to make your space as comfortable and practical as possible, allowing you to maximise your productivity.
Murphy Beds– if space is at a premium, a wall bed is a really smart way to create a very flexible room – one that converts from a comfortable bedroom, to a work or play area, in less than a minute.
Beds can be installed with cabinets, in a large selection of designs, sizes and finishes.
Kitchens – From ultra-modern, glossy, handle-less cabinets to traditional Shaker style.
A comprehensive range of fully-fitted kitchen cabinets available to suit all budgets, offering style and practicality.
All kitchen-related trades catered for, to ensure a smooth transition from conception to completion.
For more information and a no-obligation quote,
contact Mick, Torrox, at: CoExGal@aol.com
or by phone at +44 7575 597060 or +34 696161951
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Contact Liz ( On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
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CORRECTION:
NEW OUT-OF-SCHOOL FREE ACTIVITIES at Spanish School Malagalingo:
Because we know a language is not only learned in the classroom, come to our After-school Free Activities to have fun and to know new people in our little big family!
Always in our BIG OUTDOOR TERRACE
Next activities:
– Popular Spanish Games: The Spanish Deck of Cards > Thursday 23rd September from 10:00 to 11:00. Come to play with us!
– Workshop Presentation of Nordic Walking (Hiking) > Tuesday 28th September from 10:00 to 11:00
You will always find all our free extracurricular activities updated on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/malagalingo
Malagalingo Spanish School
malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493
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MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing
Do you know that our Ultra Moisturizing Body & Hand Cream is made from 100% natural ingredients?
The powerful combination of aloe vera, beeswax, grapeseed, wheat germ, shea-butter and lavender essential oil will give your skin long-hours hydration and sun protection.
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 ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate 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. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
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. Contact us to find out more or to order online /offline:
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102.
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Google Search ‘Moonette’ to get to our business page.
Margaret Gosling, email: margaret@moonette.es
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Recommendations & Requests
Bus from airport to Competa: Can anybody advise me on how to get to Competa from Malaga airport by bus..I need to return hired car to airport at 3pm on monday next 20th and get bus back to Competa as I can not find another car for less than 1000 euro for a further 3 weeks.
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News & Articles
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COVID
Covid Andalucia- In the last 24 hours there have been seven deaths and the cumulative incidence has dropped by 3.9 points to stand at the 79,6 cases: {Translation, summary} Updated 17/09/2021 13:45
-Andalusia recorded this Friday, September 17, a total of 563 infections -fourth time this week below 600 infections-, 25 less than the day before and 41 less than those reported seven days ago and reported seven deaths, five less in 24 hours and ten less than a week ago, with a “clear downward trend”.
-The cumulative incidence stands at 79.6 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, 3.9 points less than the previous day
-The community has recorded a drop of 22 patients hospitalized by Covid compared to the previous day to stand at a total of 508, representing a decrease of 172 in the comparative interweekly, while patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have fallen for the eleventh consecutive day to stand at 126, six less in 24 hours and 172 less than those reported seven days ago.
-Malaga province has the most hospitalized with 153 and 31 patients in ICU, followed by Seville with 124 and 31 in ICU, Granada with 54 and 16 in ICU, Almeria with 45 and 16 in ICU, Cordoba with 41 and 18 in ICU, Cadiz with 38 and five in ICU, Jaen with 30 and three in ICU and Huelva with 23 and four in ICU. Source, Spanish:
https://www.granadadigital.es/andalucia-hospitalizados-coronavirus-granada/
SPAIN
Food alert issued in Spain for popular fresh goat’s and cow’s milk cheese: The Regional Ministry of Health and Families has reported that Listeria monocytogenes has been detected in a batch of fresh goat’s and cow’s milk cheese from the company Quesos Los Vázquez S.L. The batch was distributed in Spain’s Seville, Cadiz and Huelva.
According to the company from Castilleja del Campo (Seville) listeria was detected in a 250-gram package of the cheese with an expiry date of 07.10.21. They have launched the protocol for the withdrawal of the product, and they have notified their customers. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/09/17/food-alert-issued-in-spain-for-a-popular-cheese/
Scam Alert- ‘Phishing’ emails impersonating companies such as Amazon, Apple and MediaMarkt: The National Institute of Cybersecurity in Spain (Incibe) has warned this week of a wave of fraudulent ‘phishing’ emails that impersonate the identity of well-known companies with the aim of seizing the personal and bank details of the victims, with the hook of supposed gifts such as electronic products and discount vouchers. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202109/17/alert-phishing-emails-impersonating-20210917131020.html
Madrid opens first capsule room hotel, starting at €20/night: -Madrid’s Oxygen hostel is the first capsule hotel in Madrid, but not the first in Spain. They offer the type of accommodation that can be found in Japan.
-According to the hostel their guests will receive a “unique experience” as they spend a restful night in a “futuristic and comfortable” capsule.
-Housing 22 capsules and is located at 19 Rafael del Riego Street. The hostel does not only offer single person capsules, they also offer double capsules too. According to the hotel 12 of their capsules are for single occupants.
-All the capsules are well-equipped and have individual bathrooms and are available starting at only 20 euros each night.
-They also come with Wi-Fi and air conditioning too, and apparently you can even work inside them. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/09/17/madrid-opens-first-capsule-room-hotel/
ANDALUCIA
La Viñuela reservoir water level is at its lowest since 2008:
Like a slim tongue of water stretching across the ground and getting smaller every day that there is no rain. That is the current picture at La Viñuela reservoir, which is the biggest in Malaga province. According to the regional government’s Hidrosur network , it contains 38.8 cubic hectometres of water at present. That is just 23.2 per cent of its capacity and is the lowest since 2008, when the levels were similar and La Viñuela was about to be declared a dead reservoir. That was avoided in the end, thanks to the heavy rainfall in the autumn of that year.
The comparison with 2020 also highlights the delicate situation this reservoir is in at present. Just a year ago, it contained 51 hectometres of water. Today, there are 17.6 fewer. Right now, everyone keeps looking hopefully at the sky.
Malaga meteorologist José Luis Escudero says the only solution for La Viñuela now is steady, sustained rainfall. Photo:ÑITO SALAS. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202109/17/vinuela-reservoir-only-full-20210917093738-v.html
UK
Amber list to be scrapped as England overhauls travel rules: The UK government announced Friday it is simplifying its controversial traffic light travel rules and removing mandatory Covid tests for vaccinated travelers returning to England from countries on its safe list.
-Grant Shapps, the UK transport minister, said in a series of Twitter posts that as of October 4, the current red-amber-green country lists that govern arrivals into England would cease to exist. In their place will be a “simpler” red list of no-go destinations.
-In addition, he said, eight countries will be removed from the red list on October 22, including Turkey – a popular destination for UK vacationers – Bangladesh, Egypt, the Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Kenya.
-The UK will no longer require pre-departure tests before arrival into England for fully vaccinated travelers coming from non-red list countries starting from October 4, said Shapps.
-“From later in October, (fully vaccinated travelers) will be able to replace the day two PCR test with a cheaper lateral flow,” he added, referring to the test required two days after arriving in England. Full article: https://dev-lite.cnn.com/en/article/h_1dba0be3d39535cd3ffae6e5c012bc6d
OTHER
Microsoft Office 2021 will be released on October 5, 2021, same as Windows 11: Microsoft announced the official date of availability for Office 2021, but has not provided other information such as pricing information, or the editions of Office 2021 that it will make available to Home users and small business customers. Full article: https://www.ghacks.net/2021/09/17/microsoft-office-2021-will-be-released-on-october-5-2021/
Ozone Hole Over South Pole This Year Is Larger Than Antarctica:
Scientists from the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) who have been closely monitoring the development of this year’s Antarctic ozone hole have found that it has grown larger than the size of Antarctica- a larger than usual size. Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dishashetty/2021/09/16/ozone-hole-over-south-pole-this-year-is-larger-than-antarctica/
The panel that advises the Food and Drug Administration rejects use of booster dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in people younger than 65 on Friday: Pfizer had petitioned the FDA to approve a third dose of the two-shot vaccine for use in those ages 16 to 65 in the United States about six months after receiving the second dose of the vaccine, but the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee voted 16-2 to deny the petition, citing a lack of evidence to show the clear benefit of administering the booster shots to patients with fully functional immune systems.
Full article: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/fda-vaccine-panel-rejects-pfizer-bid-booster-approval
COVID Mobility Restrictions Info Reference
https://www.mapacovid.es/
For the latest COVID-19 statistics 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/
Churches & Worship
New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, we would be delighted to welcome you to New Life Church. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs, relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service.
During this time of uncertainty, God’s word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. We are a Bible based Church community continuing to help people find their way to God through Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life“
Sunday Service 11.00am
Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja
Directions: Click Here https://goo.gl/maps/KvNCimhrsYdH298r9
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
Website: https://www.nlcnerja.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/nlcnerja
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 Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/El-Puente-Christian-Fellowship-105285888299225/or please contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com. For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection!).
St George’s Church Málaga: We are part of the Church of England in Spain covering the area from Torremolinos in the west to the outskirts of Nerja in the east and to the northern edge of Malaga province.
We have three worship centres, in Velez-Málaga, Málaga city and Salinas. Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English, and you can also contact us to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings, funerals, and house blessings.
Father Louis, our Chaplain, is available for counsel and support, regardless of anyone’s beliefs or background. We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
If you can’t get to church, we live-stream our Sunday services on Facebook, and also gather on Zoom for an informal service on Wednesday mornings.
Sign up for our newsletter by emailing Father Louis at malagachaplain@gmail.com to receive login details, and news of other future events. We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: www.stgeorgemalaga.org & Facebook
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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
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National Police: 091
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Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112
Local Police
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Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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