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Bar Atila- Live Music by Flip + Music Menu:
Saturday 6th November starting at 8.00pm
Contact Frank at Bar Atila to reserve a table and preorder meals.
atilabarpuente@gmail.com ; 630 393 290 (WhatsApp)
C/ Buena Vista 9, Puente don Manuel
Mexican Music and Lunch: Sunday Nov 7th 2-5pm. At Hotel y Bungalows Balcon de Competa. Cesar Leon is coming to sing Mexican lovely songs and we will served Mexican food. Reserved your table! +34 952 55 35 35
C/ San Antonio, 75 29754 Cómpeta FB link
Alcaucín hosts its first MTB Half Marathon this Saturday: {Translation} Alcaucín hosts this Saturday 6th November its first edition of the BTT Half Marathon. This event is part of the Circuito Provincial Diputación de Málaga, although it will not count towards it. So, from 10:00 am on Saturday, the half marathon will start from the Camino de los Colmenares. From here, the peloton will have a circular circuit of 33.85 kilometres and 1,250 metres of accumulated positive difference in altitude ahead of them, which will take them into the heart of the Axarquía region, among paths and trails of the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park.
The race has male and female categories, from cadet to master 60, as well as cyclists who can participate but not compete. Trophies will be awarded to the first three classified in each category. In addition, the Alcaucín Town Hall will make a local classification with prizes for the first three and will award a trophy to the largest participating club. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiahoy.es/articulo/deportes/alcaucin-acoge-sabado-primera-btt-media-maraton/20211104074620044362.html
Milonga Farewell Tango Costume Party: Saturday, November 13
Contratiempo Club, Malaga
We are going to Argentina to recharge our batteries, but first we want to celebrate in a big way That’s why we dress up in the best Halloween style. Come with your Costume and go with a Prize!
Where? In Contratiempo (Av Europa 11, Malaga) the best dance floor in ALL of Malaga.
When? Shall we dance Tango ?!
Saturday November 13
20:30h-21:30h CLASS for ALL LEVELS
Learn from the base and if you already know remember a little how to play.
21:30h-00:30h Milonga + Show
We stayed dancing, milongueando and enjoying!
Show Farewell of Natasha and Alfredo
Best costume award!
By covid protocol it is necessary. Use a mask.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE by Bizum on 632421468 FB link
Little Less Band: Friday Nov 5th. Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja.
8pm €5 entry. Calle Granada, 45, Nerja, Málaga 29780
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Greek House- Greek Casita Restaurant, 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 specialities. New Winter Hours: Wednesday thru Sunday 6:30pm till close. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Lunch available by reservation only. For reservations 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/
Staycations at CASA MAGEL:
We are closing the B&B from 29th November until approximately April of next year. We will continue our current services until Nov 29th. Look for our 2022 reopening announcement here on DigameXtra.
Now is the time to book a relaxing getaway at Casa Magel B&B.
A Great idea for Birthdays and anniversaries. Personalised vouchers available on request for future dates.
Bring a couple of friends and enjoy relaxing in a safe environment. Or on your own and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Our special offers are on again this year,
-2 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal with drinks for 2 sharing an en suite room 130€.
-3 nights B&B with 1 night 3 course evening meal with drinks and tapas & drinks at local bar for 2 sharing double en suite room 175€.
-You can add extra nights for 50€ a night B&B for a double en suite room. Book over 5 days and get a discount.
Casa Magel is situated 1 km from the typical Spanish town of Valle De Abdalajis first founded in Roman times when it was called Nescania.
We are surrounded by beautiful scenery and there are lots of walking routes. We are not far from El Chorro with the famous Caminito Del Rey, also Ardales lakes which are stunning.
Not far in the other direction, you will find The Wolf Park a real experience to see wolves in their natural environment. Also nearby is Antequera a wonderful town for sightseeing, 27 churches, the old castle, lovers leap mountain and a spectacular bullring besides the many shops and restaurants.
A place not to be missed is El Torcal an amazing site of rock formations formed over 2 million years ago.
Or you can just relax around our refurbished pool with a fully equipped kitchen, bar & BBQ area with limited drinks & snacks available, or bring your own. The food is great, the views stunning, beds are comfy and the hosts are friendly.
Check out our website www.casamagel.com.
Contact: casamagel@yahoo.com ; Phone – 722879503
Malagalingo Spanish School:
In this picture we are enjoying our ONLINE Spanish conversation lesson.
Join us to talk and have fun from the comfort of your own homes
FREE TRIAL LESSONS FOR EVERYONE, no commitment
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From 5€/hour
We are look forward to seeing you!!
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Dog Care: Hello Digamextra readers, we are Silvia and Mario, we are dedicated to taking care of dogs, during the day and in stays of several nights. We have a house in Torrox Pueblo, with comfort for 5 dogs, with care 24 hours a day, (without kennels or cages), in a family atmosphere.
They go for a walk 4 times a day, they sleep in our room, each one in their own bed and they go everywhere with us. We await your inquiry at WhatsApp 666 – 782 766 or email silviacaminante@gmail.com. Thanks a lot.
Wanted: Media transfer services. Looking for someone that can transfer a cassette of colour slides to digital photos.
Lars, Nerja +34 654477814
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Ikea easy chairs Price 110€ the pair
-Kunft fridge / freezer Measurements 55 x 55 x 151cms Price 60€
-Tv unit Measurements 140 x 43 x 40.50cms Price 25€
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For Sale: King Size Bed Base (190cm x 150cm)
Non collapsable. €25. Pamela,Torrox Park.
Contact: pamela.hill@hotmail.co.uk
Wanted: Tiles. I am looking to replace some cracked tiles but the tiles are an old design and not easily available. Does anyone know here I might get them please. Sylvia, Velez Malaga
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Wanted: Walking shoes rental. We just arrived for a 6 weeks holiday in Torrox but we forgot our walkingshoes. Now we are looking if we can rent from any one to rent shoes size 37/38 and size 43/44 please let us know. July, Torrox, Tel. 0031 610389361. Email: Julyalkemade@gmail.com
News & Articles
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COVID-19
Covid Malaga- Fifth day without dead with Covid in Malaga and the rate stabilized: {Translation, summary} 4Nov21 14:56
-For the fifth consecutive day, the province of Malaga has recorded no deaths. Moreover, the rate has remained stable for the last month. These are two pieces of good news. But there is no longer the downward trend of several weeks ago: since the beginning of October, the incidence has remained between 50 and 40 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
-The rate remains at a plateau. Since the end of July it has been falling steadily and slightly every day until the beginning of October. Then it stabilised. Since then, it has fluctuated between 50 and 40 new cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Exactly one month ago it was 50.1. After dropping to 37.0 in the third week of last month, it is now 45.4; two points less than the previous day, but more than last week. In short, it is – albeit at reasonable levels – stagnating.
-Something similar is happening with the number of hospitalised patients, which is around half a hundred. The report from the Consejería de Salud y Familias states that 51 patients are hospitalised, of which 15 are in the ICU. But the figure becomes even more significant when compared with the pressure of care at the beginning of February, when a total of 1,010 patients were in hospital with Covid 19, of whom 114 were in intensive care.
-The number of infections is still under a hundred. This Thursday leaves another 68 infected with the virus.
-With respect to other provinces of the autonomous community, Malaga is above the Andalusian average rate, which is 32.9 positive cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The worst situation is in Huelva, with 60.8. It is followed by Almería with 47.7, Málaga with 45.4, Córdoba with 41.3 and Jaén with 33.9. Below the average rate and with a better epidemiological outlook are Granada with 22.7, Cadiz with 19.3 and Seville with 19.0. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/fallecidos-Covid-Malaga-tasa_0_1626138405.html
Covid Andalucia- Hospital admissions down by five to 174, ICU patients down: {Translation} 4Nov21 12:43
-On Thursday 4 November, Andalusia recorded a drop of five hospitalised patients for Covid-19 compared to Wednesday to a total of 174, which represents an increase of eight in the inter-weekly comparison, while patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) have fallen by one to 39, also the same as seven days ago.
-The number of hospitalised patients fell by five on Thursday after rising by 12 on Wednesday and 15 on Tuesday, after falling by seven on Monday, three on Saturday, four on Friday and eight last Thursday, when there were 166 hospitalised patients.
-For their part, ICU patients fell by one on Thursday after remaining unchanged on Wednesday, falling by two on Tuesday, rising by two on Monday and one on Saturday and remaining unchanged on Friday and last Thursday, with 39 patients admitted.
-The peaks of hospital admissions recorded in the third wave on 2 February (4,980), in the second on 10 November last year (3,478) and in the first on 30 March of the same year (2,708) are now far behind us. Also the peak of the fourth wave in the spring of this year, which was of lower incidence than the previous ones and was recorded on 20 April (1,593), and of the fifth wave, reported on 10 August (1,486).
-In terms of ICUs, Andalusia is also well below the peak of the third wave on 7 February (735), of the second wave on 18 November last year (528) and of the first wave on 30 March of the same year (439). It was also below the peak of the fourth wave on 29 April (351) and the fifth wave on 10 August (261). Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1006343/baja-en-cinco-los-hospitalizados-hasta-174-y-los-pacientes-en-uci-disminuyen/
‘Grave concern’ over Covid in Europe as German cases soar:
The World Health Organization expressed “grave concern” Thursday over the rising pace of coronavirus infections in Europe, as Germany registered its biggest daily increase since the start of the pandemic.
“We are, once again, at the epicentre,” WHO Europe director Hans Kluge told a press conference.
He warned that according to “one reliable projection” the current trajectory would mean “another half a million Covid-19 deaths” by February.
Alarm bells were ringing especially in Germany, the European Union’s most populous country, where the number of new cases over the past 24 hours soared to almost 34,000 on Thursday — an all-time high, according to the Robert Koch Institute health agency. German Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Wednesday that the country of 83 million people was facing a “massive” pandemic among the unvaccinated and that intensive care beds were starting to run out in some regions. “Corona is once again raging with full force, the fourth wave is hitting us hard,” the top-selling Bild daily wrote. Despite vaccines being widely available, just 66.9 percent of the German population was fully inoculated as of Thursday, according to official figures. Full article: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20211104-grave-concern-over-covid-in-europe-as-german-cases-soar
ANDALUCIA
This is the new 2022 children’s vaccination schedule for Andalucía:
The main addition to the calendar is the Bexsero vaccine against meningococcus B, which will be available free from 1 December, 2021. This regional government’s new vaccination schedule includes vaccines that protect against the following diseases: tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, poliomyelitis, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b, conjugated pneumococcus, meningococcus B, meningococcus serogroup C, measles, rubella, mumps, chickenpox, human papillomavirus and flu. It also includes vaccination of pregnant women (prenatal vaccination), with flu and pertussis vaccines. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/this-2022-vaccination-20211104102628-nt.html
UK
Brits Told Their NHS Covid Passes Downloaded Before November 1 Are Invalid for Travel to EU: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has warned holders of NHS COVID Pass to redownload the document before travelling, as the documents issued before November 1 will not be recognised for travel by the 27-nation-bloc nor 17 non-EU countries that have joined the EU DCC gateway.
In other words, this means that British holidaymakers who have downloaded or printed a PDF version of their COVID passport before Monday might not be able to board flights to the EU. Even if they do so through another proof of vaccination, they won’t be able to enter restaurants, museums and other public spaces while on holiday with their NHS pass downloaded before Monday. Full article:
https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/brits-told-their-nhs-covid-passes-downloaded-before-november-1-are-invalid-for-travel-to-eu/
Do you qualify for £3,000 UK state pension top-up?: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) estimates that up to one million pensioners in the UK could be entitled to Pension Credit but are not claiming for it. Pension Credit can help top-up income in retirement, even if the person has another source of regular income or receives a pension. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/11/04/do-you-qualify-for-3000-uk-state-pension-top-up/
What The Heck Is Going On In Scottish (and Spanish) Primary Schools? Scottish primary school asks boys to wear skirts:
Castleview Primary School in Edinburgh is encouraging boys and girls to wear skirts to school to promote gender equality.
The school is taking part in an initiative today, November 4, called “Wear a Skirt to School Day.”
The initiative was inspired by a campaign in Spain that saw teachers and students wearing skirts to school in support of Mikel Gomez, who was expelled for wearing one last year. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2021/11/04/scottish-primary-school-asks-boys-to-wear-skirts/
EUROPE
The European Medicines Agency approves the Covid-19 pill from the US laboratory MSD: Molnupiravir is intended for people with mild or moderate coronavirus who have at least one risk factor for developing a severe case of the disease. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/european-medicines-agency-20211104185411-nt.html
LOTTERY
Results of the Primitiva of Thursday, November 4, 2021:
The winning combination of the Primitiva draw held this Thursday, November 4, 2021, has been formed by the numbers 22, 24, 25, 31, 45 and 47. The complementary number is 44, and the refund, the 5.
In the Joker draw the chosen number has been the 5760867, awarded 1 million euros. Source: https://spainsnews.com/results-of-the-primitiva-of-thursday-november-4-2021/
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
Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar, Catholic Mass in English Every Saturday: Starting on the 6th November at 17.00 we are pleased to announce the return of the Catholic mass in the Centre. The mass was originally cancelled due to the Covid pandemic last year and the lack of an English speaking priest, it has been greatly missed and we look forward to seeing all English speaking Catholics who would enjoy a mass conducted in their own language. For more information please do not hesitate to contact Lux Mundi on Tel. 952 543 334
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, Torre del Mar, 29740
Every Saturday – Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English: Starting on Saturday 6th November at 17.00 we are pleased to announce the return of the Catholic mass in the Centre. The mass was originally cancelled due to the Covid pandemic last year and the lack of an English speaking priest, it has been greatly missed and we look forward to seeing all English speaking Catholics who would enjoy a mass conducted in their own language.
For more info please contact Lux Mundi on Tel. 952 543 334
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740.
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