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Phoenix Club:
Our social club is fully open so do pop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1.
************Scheduled Trips************
November
-9th – Christmas and greeting cards, 2022 Calendars and diaries for sale at La Vega
-26th – Black Friday Nevada shopping Centre €15pp
-28th – Casariche Sunday Market for all things fabric, haberdashery, dried fruit, hams, cheeses, decorations, end of lines from Zara, Pull n Bear and Mango. Price €15.50
December
-3rd – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-10th – Malaga Christmas Lights €8pp
-14th – Mrs Miggins Home Bake Sale – do pop long, doors open 12.15
-16th – Trip To Rute – visiting the Anise and chocolate factories and sampling hams, sausages and cheeses in Rute itself. Price €15.50pp
January
-7th – Trip to Gib €15pp includes €1 for the driver.
-21st – Trip to the Sierra Nevadas €18,50pp – Bring your skis!
The Phoenix Social club is a registered association. We meet at the La Vega bar every Tuesday and you can find it just behind the Repsol garage on the way out of Torre towards Benajarafe. We are now open from 12 noon until 2pm.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or
email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information
Cancellation: Bio Beach programs are canceled in November. We apologize for any inconvenience this represents. Kindly contact norma2kk@aol.com if needed. Thank you!
Yfke’s Bar- Torrox Costa: Full Bar & Traditional Dutch Food Menu
Open Mon-Sat, 1400 – 2200. Closed Sundays
-Guitar Workshop & Jam, all levels welcome. Wednesdays at 3pm.
-Drawing & Painting Workshop. Tuesdays 10:30-12:30. Cost = €10 (includes materials)
–The Workshop Mindfullnes Yoga is full, and Painting & Drawing are filling up with places still available.
–Workshop Handicrafts/Crafts/Board Games/Mosaic/etc. Fridays, 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.. Cost €5 including a Tapas & Copas, excluding any material costs. You don’t have to sign up, just come and visit us.
–Update: Mosaic and/or Macrame Workshops. It will probably be done alternately on a Saturday / Friday, 10 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. Costs once €25, after that €10 each time.
Registration & Info: yfketorrox@gmail.com or stop by the bar.
Please indicate which days you prefer, or are unavailable.
You will find us at: Torrox Costa Paseo, EDF 8 Urb. Costa de Oro. FB link with map
Warm greetings and see you soon, YFKE’S BAR.
Tel +34 711 03 0217
Malaga Markets in November:
-El Zoco – the arts and crafts market takes place on Muelle Uno every Sunday in November from 11am to 6pm.
-Soho Market – more arts and crafts on Calle Tomas Heredia in Soho on Sunday 21 and Sunday 28 November from 11am to 7pm.
-Organic and local produce markets, all grown locally in the Guadalhorce River valley – Saturday 13 November on Calle Cervantes and Paseo de Reding (near La Malagueta) and Saturday 27 November in Huelin Park. 10am to 2pm.
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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.
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Our full range of services includes
– Installations and Refurbs
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– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
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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. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.
Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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BluCee Real Estate:
Static caravan for sale on a popular site on the Costa del Sol, priced at €24,500. For more information and to take a 360° tour of this mobile home please click on the following link – https://www.blucee.com/index.php/property/static-caravan/
For more information please contact us at info@blucee.com
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria and now with an office in Nerja.
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 detail are shown here every day.
Wanted: Long Term Rental For DigameXtra’s Editor- I want to find a new home by December 20th, and to move in by January 20th.
-Torrox to Rincon de la Victoria, on the coast, not inland villages.
-Looking for a 1 bedroom flat or small casita. No studios please. No-pet policy is ok.
-Must have reliable wifi pre-installed (min. 30Mb/s).
-Must have a supermarket within walking distance.
-Unfurnished is OK, but must have a basic kitchen and a washer. I don’t mind if it’s a bit rough or needs some paint or minor repairs- DigameXtra Sponsor SPW Construction has generously offered to donate those services as needed.
-I can pay up to €300/month, plus power, water & wifi bills.
-I prefer to pay all rent and bills in a single cash payment to the owner/manager once a month.
-My intention is for a 2 to 3 year occupancy. Longer if it suits me well.
ANTI-SQUAT- The Dutch solution for vacant properties.
-If you have an empty property you are concerned may get squatted, even if it is larger than I am looking for, why not rent it to me and know your property is secure? Even if it is worth more, and I only pay €300/mo rent, it’s some income, and the sense of security knowing someone is there looking after things will make up the difference! You can’t put a price on peace of mind!
Please send details to Naythan, Torrox Costa
email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
-Castillan sideboard natural wood multi chalk paint colors & waxed Measurements 111.50 x 36 x 82cms. Price 130€
-Stunning upcycled Ottoman great transformation
Measurements 96 x 47 x 41cms Price 90€
-Natural & white chest of drawers with mirror nice deep drawers waxed new handles Measurements W90 x 44 x 134cms Price 120€
contact Jackie/nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com
For Sale, 3 items:
-Ladies Golf Clubs RH (ideal as a 2nd Set or for beginners)
Callaway: Big Bertha Driver 460 HT 15° / Big Bertha Wood 5w /
FT Hybrid Draw 4 Hybrid 24 °
Fazer: Firepower Low Torque / Irons 5-9, PW and SW / Woods 3 and 7
Viper Putter
Fazer Golfbag
Everything together for 75€
-2x Mens Drivers: Ping Rapture 460 CC 12° – 45€ / Callaway E.R.C. Fusion 11° – 35€
Gabriele, La Herradura
nassgrosser@aol.com
For Sale, 2 items:
-Square table with 2 chairs – 30€. High quality dark wood square (80 x 80 cm
-Rectangular table with 4 chairs – 45 € (photo available upon request). Rectangular (120 x 80 cm) tables and chairs – absolute bargain
Buyer collects. Carol, Nerja
Email: carol ellul18 at gmail dot com
For Sale: Mercedes A Class, A-180, 2005, Diesel, Automatic, 86,000kms. Black with beige interior, well looked after. Selling due to relocation. €3500. Based in Maro, Nerja. pls contact Alex +44 7990 23 8888
ajohnstone.sa@gmail.com
For Sale: A mirror in perfect condition measuring 97 x 36cms
30 Euros. Contact: Steve on 626926227 in Competa. Buyer collects. Sorry, not on WhatsApp.
For Sale, 2 items:
-Panasonic KX-TG6823 Triple/Trio Digital Cordless Answering System. Excellent working order. 20 Euros. Proceeds to Action for Animals, Competa.
-Oregon Scientific 2 Way Personal Radio. Complete with charger. Presently fitted with UKplug. Excellent condition. Set up but not used. 15 Euros Ono. Proceeds Action for Animals, Competa.
Contact: Kevin on 634328089 or WhatsApp. Canillas De Albaida.
Email: Kevin.greensmith@gmail.com
For Sale, 3 items:
-Full size snowman. Talking moving and mic conversations ideal center piece. 100e.
-Milk bottle collection (English) ideal for centre piece in kitchen. 40e
-Large xmas decorations. 10e
Tony torrox Costa tjparton@hotmail.co.uk
Watsap +447792579150
For Sale, 2 items: Appliances Reduced 20% !!!
-Zanussi dishwasher, width 60cm x 85cm high x 60cm depth. Excellent condition, very little use, like new. 120 euros.
-Zanussi oven/hob, (oven width 60cm x 60cm high x 56cm depth).
Hob (57cm wide, 4cm high x 50cm depth). Very good condition. 120 euros for both. Buyer collects. Ring Jan, Vélez de Benaudalla, on 646381332,
email: janetgill_9@hotmail.com
Corrected Email– Wanted: 3 Way Fridge/Freezer (60L). We have a (40L) in our motorhome and would like to up grade to a second hand 3 Way Fridge Freezer (60L) (Photo of current 3 Way Fridge Freezer) Willing to travel to collect. Phyllis Heidi, Almeria. Contact crosslion6@yahoo.co.uk Mobile 603686388
News & Articles
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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
SPAIN
The price of electricity rises again to more than 160 euros per megawatt hour: {Translation, summary}
-The average daily price of electricity on the wholesale market will rise by 27.51% this Monday, standing at 167.67 euros per megawatt hour. Thus, the upward trend returns after two days of declines.
-In any case, the price of electricity continues, after eleven consecutive days, below 200 euros, after exceeding this threshold for 15 consecutive days in October, according to OMIE data.
-Regardless of this, electricity prices are still at very high levels compared to the rest of the historical series. Specifically, just a year ago it was quoted at 34.64 euros/MWh, so the increase in price over the last year is 383.98%, i.e. almost five times more expensive.
-However, the price this Monday, 8 November will be almost twice as expensive as just a week ago, when the price of electricity stood at 91.2 euros/MWh.
-According to OMIE data, the highest price this Monday will be between 20.00 and 21.00 hours, when it will reach 203.71 euros/MWh, while the lowest will be between 04.00 and 05.00 hours, at 139.36 euros/MWh.
-The average price at the end of October stood at 200.06 euros/MWh, 44 euros above the average for September (156.14 euros/MWh), making it the most expensive month in history so far.
Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/economia/precio-vuelve-subir-euros-megavatio_0_1627037810.html
UK
Brits Travelling to EU Could Face Long Border Queues From Next Year Due to Upcoming Biometric Checks: United Kingdom nationals travelling to Europe have been recently warned that sometime next year, they will start facing long queues at the borders due to the biometric checks that the European Union intends to impose soon.
The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) and the Entry-Exit System (EES) are set to become effective in mid-2022. The first is a document that third country citizens under the EU visa-free regime, including here UK nationals, will have to obtain before travelling to the Schengen Area.
The second, on the other hand, is an automated IT system for registering travellers from third countries, both short-stay visa holders and visa-exempt travellers, each time they cross an EU external border.
UK transport bosses fear that Brits will face longer waiting times, in particular, when using the ferry ports and the Channel Tunnel. Dover Harbour Board Tim Reardon said that not only the waiting lines would be longer, but travellers would also have to step out of the vehicles in order to complete the controls. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/brits-travelling-to-eu-could-face-long-border-queues-from-next-year-due-to-upcoming-biometric-checks/
SPORTS
F1 2021 Mexican GP – Race results: Max Verstappen stormed to victory in the Mexican Grand Prix, ahead of title rival Lewis Hamilton, as home hero Sergio Perez claimed a popular podium finish. Full article: http://gptoday.com/full_story/view/802997/LIVE_F1_2021_Mexican_Grand_Prix/
Tennis News- Djokovic downs Medvedev to claim record sixth Paris Masters title: Novak Djokovic won a record-extending sixth Paris Masters title and a record 37th premium title by avenging his U.S. Open final defeat against Russian Daniil Medvedev with a 4-6 6-3 6-3 victory in Sunday’s showpiece match. The Serbian, who is guaranteed to finish the year as world number one for a record seventh time, beating Pete Sampras’s mark, needed time to break Medvedev’s sturdy defence but was unstoppable once he found his opening. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/lifestyle/sports/djokovic-downs-medvedev-claim-record-sixth-paris-masters-title-2021-11-07/
Tennis News- Russia lift Billie Jean King Cup: World number 12 Pavlyuchenkova had to withdraw at the last minute from her singles rubber on Saturday but that did not stop her team, competing in Prague as the Russian Tennis Federation, beating the Swiss for their fifth title. It was the team’s first final appearance since 2015, when the Russians lost 3-2 after the deciding doubles against the Czechs at the O2 Arena with Pavlyuchenkova losing both singles rubbers. Full article: https://www.news18.com/news/sports/redemption-for-anastasia-pavlyuchenkova-as-russia-lift-billie-jean-king-cup-4415384.html
Cricket News- T20 round-up: New Zealand knock out India with win over Afghanistan: Pakistan secure Group II top spot with crushing victory over hapless Scots. Full article: https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/other-sports/t20-round-up-new-zealand-knock-out-india-with-win-over-afghanistan-1.4722105
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/
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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/
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
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