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DigameXtra Holiday Schedule- No issue on these days.
Posts scheduled for these days will appear in the next issue.
-Tuesday, Dec. 6th. Constitution Day, a Spanish public holiday
-Monday, Dec. 26th, St Stephen’s Day
-Monday, Jan. 2nd, 2022, New Years Holiday, a Spanish public holiday
-Friday, Jan. 6th, 2022, Epiphany, a Spanish public holiday
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Several readers have alerted me they were unable to make eGift card donations. I have now fixed the problem. I had accidently posted the wrong link. -Ed.
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You may drop cash donations off in person and say hello, after 2pm M-F, or place them in my mailbox beside my door anytime. Both the door and the mailbox have the name HARRIS on them.
Alternatively, you may send me an Amazon ES (Spain) eGift card by email. You need to have an Amazon.es account. The only info you need is my name and email address, see those below.
PLEASE DO NOT SEND AMAZON UK eGIFT CARDS
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Jazz Concert- Nerja: Isaac Pascual Trío, Wed, 9Dec 8pm
The Band Members: Isaac Pascual (piano), Rafa Sibajas (bass); Sergio Díaz (drums). Ventana Abierta Jazz Club, C/ Granada 3, (Hotel Plaza Cavana), Nerja
Info: 690 073 871. Web: https://www.ventana-abierta.es/jazz.html
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El Valle Asociacion: Upcoming Events. Mark your calendars now!
– December 2 – Christmas Dance: Cava, a 3-course meal including wine and water followed bycoffee, chocolates, and dancing! There will be a raffle for which the proceeds will aid needy local families. El Pantano Restaurant, Vinuela
– December 5 – Club Night: Acapela group, plus a drink on the house and a surprise treat. Join us to celebrate another great year! Te Punto de Encuentro Asador Restaurant, Puente Don Manuel
– December 8 – Walk: Led by Lynette and Michael in Cannillas de Aceituno – meet at the underground carpark. Menu del Dia afterwards in the ´2 Pots´.
– December 15 – A visit to the Chocolate Belen, Anise and Jamon museums in Rute. Cost 15E / 17E to include entry to Belen. Depart at 9am from Mis Tapitas (Billy’s Bar); return tbc.
Call Carol at 635291532 or come to Meson Sara in Puente Don Manuel between noon and 1PM for more details.
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Velvet Club Málaga- December Events:
Calle Convalecientes, 11, 29008 Málaga
http://velvetclub.es/
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Tribute Concert at Sala Paris 15- Malaga: Sat. 3Dec 8pm
Tribute to Depeche Mode / U2 / The Cure by “Neon Collective Tributes”. Calle la Orotava 27, Malaga. €15 adv / €20 door
Adv tix at The Place, C/ Cordoba 6, Malaga
Tix online at https://paris15.es/event/neon-collective-u2-depeche-mode-the-cure/
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Cambrian Restoration And Antiques:
With 50 years of experience in the antiques and restoration business in Europe and the United States, I have worked on a wide range of restoration projects and hold a varied stock of antique furniture, ceramics, rustic items, artwork, rugs, clocks, and many other interesting items, which I aim to sell off in order to retire.
My showroom is open on Fridays and Saturdays, 10:00-14:00, or you may telephone for an appointment outside of these hours.
Casa Cambrian, Cuesta Benamayor 15, Competa, 29754, Malaga.
Tel: 653 429 452 ; Email: jsantiquescb15@gmail.com ; I am a DigameXtra sponsor so my contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Fabulous preloved castillan sideboard. Beautiful solid wood top with fabulous detail in the wood white chalk paint Waxed Measurements 159 x 39 x 79cms. Price 250€
– 2 bar stools, high/low 50€ the pair (mark on the seat as in photo)
– Small glass top occasional table. Diameter 54.50cms
Height 48cms. 15€
Contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com
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For Sale, 2 items:
– Optical Disc Drive. It is an ASUS, suitable for Windows or Apple computer. Bought this year for €35 but not required. Will sell for €20
– Hub usb 3 in 1 for Apple computer. New this year and never been used. Bought at €25. Will sell for €10.
Please contact Christine, Puente Don Manuel
Tel. 665204759
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News & Articles
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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
SPAIN
The new price of a butane cylinder: {Translation, summary}
– Good news for butane gas users. The maximum price of the standard cylinder, the 12.5-kilogram cylinder, has fallen to 18.58 euros. This rate will be maintained at least until 17 January, when the next review will take place. This is the first reduction since September 2020. Source, Spanish: https://www.lasprovincias.es/economia/nuevo-precio-bombona-20221129205705-nt.html
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Minimal drop in electricity prices on Thursday- these are the cheapest price slots: {Translation, summary}
– The average price of electricity for regulated tariff customers linked to the wholesale market will fall on Thursday by 0.77% compared to Wednesday, to 205.85 euros per megawatt hour (MWh).
– In the auction, the average price of electricity on the wholesale market – the so-called ‘pool’ – stands at 150.08 euros/MWh on Thursday. Thus, the maximum price will be recorded between 21.00 and 22.00 hours, with 175.8 euros/MWh, while the minimum for the day, 123.41 euros/MWh, will be between 05.00 and 06.00 hours, according to provisional data from the Iberian Energy Market Operator (OMIE) collected by Europa Press.
Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/economia/minima-bajada-precio-jueves-tramos-baratos-20221130213209-nts.html
NERJA
Maro wildfire stabilised: The Andalusian Fire Prevention and Extinction Plan (INFOCA) reported a wildfire at midday this Wednesday, near the village of Maro, Nerja. The fire affects the area known as Vega de Tetuán in Maro, next to La Doncella cove, one of the small beaches between the Maro Cliffs and Cerro Gordo.
A group of forest firefighters and an operations technician are working in the area, as well as a fire engine and a Super Puma helicopter, and Infoca reported the fire as “stabilised” at around 1.30pm. They continue to work to bring it under control. Photo: E. Cabezas. Full article:
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/axarquia/forest-fire-declared-20221130135112-nt.html
HEALTH
Alert about harmful substances in mascara- these are the affected brands: {Translation}
– Three brands of this eye product could contain banned substances such as nickel or formaldehyde, according to a study by the Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU). It appears that these elements could cause sensitisation problems when in contact with the skin, in particular, the former could trigger allergies and the latter could be carcinogenic.
– The OCU has concluded these assumptions, after analysing a total of fourteen black volumising mascaras on the market. Unfortunately, however, the presence of these harmful substances is permitted in trace amounts, the organisation says.
– Nickel, which can cause sensitisation problems and allergies, is present in excessive amounts according to the OCU in two products: Maxfactor Divine Lashes, at 8 ppm (parts per million); and Deliplus Maxi Volume, from Mercadona, at 6 ppm.
– Formaldehyde has been detected in Chanel Le Volume mascara at a high level of 12 ppm. This can be formed when certain ingredients (such as preservatives) are combined, and in principle can induce skin sensitisation problems and is probably carcinogenic, warns the OCU. Its recommendation is straightforward: do not use these three products on a daily basis and in case of allergy or sensitivity, they should be avoided.
– The EU Cosmetics Regulation includes these elements as prohibited, but nevertheless allows them as traces if they have not been added deliberately, if there are no technical means to eliminate them or if the manufacturers themselves have no indications that their product causes harm. The Consumers’ Organisation maintains that this is a somewhat lax regulation that serves the interests of cosmetic companies above the safety of citizens, and has therefore requested the intervention of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) to legislate at least some maximum quantities.
– OCU also warns that the claim ‘ophthalmologically tested’ that appears on several of the mascara products analysed does not guarantee greater safety for the eye than in the rest of these products. Current legislation already establishes that products must be safe for their intended use, for which they pass a series of specific tests. Source, Spanish: https://sevilla.abc.es/salud/alerta-sustancias-nocivas-mascaras-pestanas-marcas-afectadas-20221130122349-nts.html
SPORTS
Football- World Cup 2022 Scores: Visit this link for the latest results
https://www.foxsports.com/soccer/2022-fifa-world-cup/scores
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Golf News- LIV Golf- Former Ryder Cup course Valderrama among new venues:
– Valderrama (pic), the host of the 1997 Ryder Cup, is among the new venues that will hold LIV Golf Series events in 2023.
– Mayakoba’s El Camaleon in Mexico – a long-time PGA Tour venue – and regular European Tour host Sentosa in Singapore are the other new courses.
– The Valderrama event is scheduled for the first weekend in July, when The Belfry will stage the British Masters.
– “These venues have played host to signature moments in golf,” LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman said. “We’re excited to build new traditions for the sport while delivering a first-class fan experience at some of the world’s best courses.” Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/63811736
OTHER
Christine McVie, Keyboardist and Singer for Fleetwood Mac, Dead at 79: Christine McVie, longtime co-lead vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter for Fleetwood Mac, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, at the age of 79. A cause of death was not available, but McVie’s family said she died at a hospital “following a short illness.” Full article: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/christine-mcvie-fleetwood-mac-dead-obtuary-1234638903/
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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/
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