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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. We also have a selection of DVDs at various prices.
***Trips***
September
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30. We have a few seats still available.
October
– 7th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 19- 23rd – 5 day trip to Mojacar, staying in a 4* hotel on a half board basis. Price includes hotel accommodation, coach fare, tips and 2 trips, one to the historic city of Cartagena and second – a visit to the Crystal Caves at Pulpi. €260pp based on 2 sharing a double room.
November
– 4th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 18th – Wolf Park in Antequera
– 25th – Black Friday in the Nevada Centre, Granada
December
– 2nd – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver. Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30.
– 13th – Mrs Miggins home bake sale, orders taken now for Christmas cakes and puds, mincepies, sausage rolls, meat pies and curries.
– 23-27th – Christmas in Hotel Las Palmeras, Fuengirola. The price is €240pp based on 2 sharing a double room and single occupancy is €320. The price includes: Full board hotel accommodation, coach fare and tips.
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page
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Bio Beach Restaurant- El Morche:
– Why not come and browse the Book Nook collection, at the Bio Beach Restaurant? You may find just the type of book for your late summer reading! In addition to the Book Nook, the Bio Beach Club Restaurant offers R&R opportunities with magazines and friendly staff in incredibly comfy and spacious surroundings facing the Mediterranean Sea. And let’s not forget their special musical events on weekends, refreshing beverages, and the organic, delicious, and attractive dishes!
– And did you know that the Bio Beach lectures will be back on Sept. 14th at 11am. Mark your calendars! Louis C., a U3A member, who is a Chef, will bring you a fascinating lecture entitled: “Let’s Talk Rice” which will include its history, various types of rice, traditional ways of preparing this staple food for various cultures, etc… These U3A programmes are free, just order refreshments. We belong to U3A, (http://www.u3aaxarquia.com/); these social, educational and stimulating mornings are presented in an effort to attract more members. Bio Beach Restaurant is located on the El Morche beachfront promenade (right behind the church). We look forward to seeing you there! For more info contact norma2kk@aol.com
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Gonzalo live at Bea’s Postamt- Torrox Costa: Monday 29SEP
BLQ 80, Av Europa. FB
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Concert: International day of Solidarity. Art exhibition & concert by
Dana & Gianni. Wednesday 31 August from 9 pm to 11 pm Hard Rock Café Málaga (in the Port). Info / booking: 691737269
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XXIV Flamenco Night Of Algarrobo: Sat 3 Sep, 10pm
Tribute To Enrique Morente
From 10 P.M. In The “La Escalerilla” Park In Algarrobo (Málaga)
Free Entrance. Singing: – Kiki Morente – Rocío Luna – Manuel De La Tomasa – José Antonio Romero “El Perrito”. Flamenco Guitar Playing: – Chaparro De Córdoba – Rubén Lara – Agustín De La Fuente FB
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Pepe Romero Guitar Festival · Málaga 2022: Sept 22-30th
Full schedule & Info at: https://malagaguitarfestival.com/programa.php
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BluCee Real Estate / Inmobiliaria – Personal tailor-made real estate:
– We have a family who are cash buyers looking for a property from Nerja to Torre del Mar; walking distance to the coast; must have minimum 3 bedrooms; sunny outside space with all year sun; private or communal pool or space for a pool; parking.
– If you are selling or thinking of selling please contact us for a no obligation chat.
At BluCee we go above and beyond for you during the sales process, don’t just take our word for it – see our reviews on Google and Facebook.
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We are based in Rincon de la Victoria, now with an office in Nerja, we cover the whole coast line and inland.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Bissell floor cleaner 30€
– Solid pine bedroom set. Consists of chest of drawers Natural & yute color; matching bedside units, measurements 85 x 38 x 60cms; Natural & yute Bedside tables measurements 43 x 39 x 60cms. Price 195€ ( for the set )
contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com
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For Sale: Wooden Table. A well made piece of quality furniture. Measures approx 35″ x 54″ x 31.5″ tall. Extends approx 44″ extra. 40 euro. Buyer to collect. The legs have been taken off ready for collection. Needs two people to lift it. Contact Colette. Torrox Costa.
Email: chaw dally ho @ gmail dot com
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For Sale, 3 items:
– 5 shelf shelving unit. 120w x 150h x 40d
Very solid and heavy, Can be fully dismantled for pickup. 50€
– Corner TV stand with swivel top on casters, 2 shelves below.
Matt grey. 95cm at widest edge. 45€
– Electric oil filled radiator, white, on castors, as new. 60cm x 65cm. 20€
All items, buyer collects. Robert, Sedella campo
Contact robandfiona@hotmail.co.uk or Tel 634301463.
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For Sale: Two single pine beds. 190 x 90. Includes mattresses only 6 months old. Good condition. Steam cleaned and sterile.
150 euro the pair. Can deliver Torrox / Nerja.
Paul. Torrox Campo. 618234367
fellows 186 @ hotmail.com
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For Sale: Powerful portable Air Condition. Sibir 14.000 Btu/h, 37x33x68 cm, new 600,–€…..Now 140,–€, Buyer collects. Jutta /Julie, Torrox Costa
Email: j.speyer at web.de
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Wanted: Long term Rental near Torrox Costa from October or November (minimum 3 months).
For retired 65 year old from UK with wife to join later
Somewhere between Caleta de Vélez and Nerja (Costa preferred but Pueblo near coast possible)
House share or house/pet sitting considered
David / Torrox Costa. WhatsApp: +44 779 2269523
Email: idavesmith@hotmail.co.uk
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News & Articles
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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
SPAIN
The price of the light goes up this Monday 10.7%, to 423,36 euros/MWh: {Translation, summary} 28/08/2022 14:19
– The average price of the light to the customers of regulated tariff linked to the wholesale market will go up this Monday by 10.7% with respect to this Sunday, until the 423,36 euros per megawatt hour (MWh)
– In this way, the price has once again risen sharply and is approaching the maximums since the entry into force of the ‘Iberian exception’, which were set last Tuesday and Wednesday, when it climbed to 436.25 euros/MWh. The maximum price will be recorded between 21:00 and 22:00 hours, with 253.07 euros/MWh, while the minimum for the day, at 132.90 euros/MWh, will be between 15:00 and 16:00. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/energia-00341/noticia-precio-luz-sube-lunes-107-42336-euros-mwh-20220828141920.html
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Mysterious “Spanish Stonehenge” Built Around 5000 B.C. No Longer Submerged Due to Drought: The mysterious “Spanish Stonehenge” is no longer underwater. The Dolmen of Guadalperal is completely visible due to the lower water level in the Valdecañas reservoir (Cáceres). A persistent drought has caused the historic archaeological site, which had been hidden from view for decades, to surface. The treasure comprises hundreds of vertically stacked megalithic stones and is thought to have been created around 5,000 BC. Full article:
https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/52785/20220827/mysterious-spanish-stonehenge-longer-submerged.htm & VIDEO LINK
TRAVEL NEWS
The Iberia strike affects a Malaga-Madrid connection this Monday:
{Translation} 27 Aug, 2022 13:00h
– This Sunday begins a series of 10 days of strike among Iberia Express cabin crew (TCP) called by USO, in a protest that demands better wages in the negotiation of the agreement, from which CC.OO., the other central with representation in the company, has dissociated itself.
– After an unsuccessful attempt to reach a compromise this Friday at the negotiating table of the 2nd Iberia Express Flight Attendants Agreement, USO is maintaining the strike until 6 September for the 532 crew members of the airline. The Ministry of Transport set the minimum services, which are between 32% and 85% of the services operated to or from Madrid by Iberia Express, the low-cost subsidiary of Iberia.
– The company has announced the cancellation of 24 flights, all of them not included in the minimum services, with origin or destination in Madrid-Barajas for tomorrow and Monday and Tuesday, so that only those that Transport has established as minimum services will operate.
– The trade union calling the strike puts the number of Madrid-Barajas-based flights that will be suspended on the 10 days for which the strike has been called at 92, but airline sources specify that the suspensions from the 31st onwards have not yet been decided. Iberia Express says that on the 28th and 29th it will cancel one return flight per day with the Canary Islands, Balearic Islands, Seville and Santiago; on the 29th one with Malaga (return), and on the 30th another return flight in each case with the Balearic Islands, Seville and Santiago.
– The 3,000 customers that the airline calculates will be affected by these cancellations have been notified of the changes. Some 66% have been rebooked on other flights and 34% are waiting to choose the alternative that suits them best (alternative transport, reimbursement, change of date or vouchers). Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/huelga-Iberia-afecta-conexion-Malaga-Madrid_0_1714928902.html
SPORTS
Tennis News- Serena, Venus Williams get US Open doubles wild-card entry: The American siblings, who have won two of their 14 women’s doubles Grand Slam titles at Flushing Meadows, were given a wild-card entry by the U.S. Tennis Association on Saturday, making it their first tournament as a team in more than four years.
– Serena announced this month that she is preparing to end her playing career and, while she did not explicitly say the U.S. Open would be her final event, she has indicated it will be.
– Serena, who turns 41 next month, and Venus, who turned 42 in June, won women’s doubles championships at the U.S. Open in 1999, the year Serena won her first major singles trophy at age 17 in New York, and 2009. Their other Grand Slam triumphs in doubles: six at Wimbledon, four at the Australian Open and two at the French Open. The most recent came at the All England Club in 2016. Photo: AP /Darron Cummings. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/us-open-tennis-championships-sports-new-york-venus-williams-ab65d8dfc1c8b2e204a859787295a417
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Bicycle Racing: La Vuelta cycling event will pass through the cities of Malaga and Marbella this week. Beware of traffic blockages in Malaga and Marbella the afternoon of Thursday, September 1.
Stage 10. Individual time-trial Tuesday, August 30, 2022 Elche > Alicante 30.9 km
Stage 11. Flat. Wednesday, August 31, 2022 El Pozo Alimentación > Cabo de Gata 191.2 km
Stage 12. Flat. Uphill finale Thursday, September 1, 2022 Salobreña > Peñas Blancas. Estepona 192.7 km
Stage 13. Flat. Friday, September 2, 2022 Ronda > Montilla 168.4 km
See the full route and schedule here on the official website: https://www.lavuelta.es/en/overall-route
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers
Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/updated-daily-these-20220314114157-nt.html
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
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