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– Friday, Jan. 6th, 2023, Epiphany, a Spanish public holiday
– Saturday, Jan 7th, 2023. 65th anniversary of the Gibson Flying V guitar.
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Trapiche Market is now closed for the festive season:
The stall holders would like to wish you all a lovely Christmas and a very happy and healthy New Year.
Next market is from 09:30 hrs on Tuesday 10th January 2023.
Please view our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
Facebook for Trapiche Market.
For more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at TrapicheMarketSpain @gmail.com / +34 627 877 164
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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/CDs and Jigsaws at various prices
***Trips***
January 2023
– 04th – La Concepcion Botanical Gardens Spectacular Lights Extravaganza. Price 22€pp and includes entry to the Gardens etc Departs Algarrobo Lidl at 17.00
– 6th – 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 – La Canada shopping in Marbella and Iceland in Fuengirola €18pp
– 27th – Trip to the Sierra Nevadas €19pp
February
– 03rd – 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
– 17th – A trip to Finca de la Torre, Bobadilla for a tour of their Olive Farm. Price is 55€pp and includes a tour of the Vineyard, olive oil tastings, 3 course lunch, coach and drivers gratuity.
March
– 03rd – 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
May
May 10th – 14th 2023. 5 day trip to Jerez with a visit to the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, a Horse Fair, Sherry Bodega, possibly Tio Pepe or Sandeman’s and a guided tour of the old town. It will be on a ½ Board basis in a 4* Hotel. If interested, send me an email and I will contact you with details in the New Year. 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: Lecture Series & Events
– On Monday Jan. 23 at 11AM: U3A History Session: Sue Harrison will continue her timeline (Islamic Invasion Part 2 Cordoba), and John N. with The Battle of Velez Málaga. Interesting history times to come…
– The January Bio Beach U3A second Wed. Lecture is cancelled in January due to the holidays. We will make it up in Feb. when we’ll present two in one month, both at 11am.
– On Wednesday Feb. 8th: The Spanish Civil War: On Feb. 8th at 11am, join us for a heartfelt discussion on what started in July 1936. If you remember last year, I presented La Desbandada, to commemorate the carnage on A340 in our area. This year, The Deadly Dry Run for WW2, a 22mn video will feature background comments (in English) to help our verbal momentum. Jose Manuel Cabezas Cabello, will facilitate the discussion, post viewing the video. This promises to be an educational and sobering session.
– On Wednesday Feb. 15th: Great 20th Century Crooners features 17 different artists and 29 tracks from these singers. The presentation traces the evolution and development of the musical style of crooning from the 1940’s onwards.
– Art Gallery: Exhibition of Paintings and Objects. Local artist Coby Bloemsma is exhibiting her latest work (pic) in the restaurant of Bio Beach Club. Semi-abstract in style, Coby’s paintings often have the human figure as subject. She uses acrylics and mixed-media. Her objects and sculptures are made from recycled materials. The exhibition is on until April 2023 and open during the opening hours of the restaurant. Closed on Tuesdays. Website: www.cobybloemsma.com
Bio Beach, publicity contact: norma2kk@aol.com
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Winter at Potters Bar- Nerja: JAZZ JAZZ JAZZ!!!
– The Jazz Lunch is back! The very talented Spike, Diego & Jonny as the COASTLINE DIXIELANDERS will be providing us with fantastic afternoons of class entertainment. Sundays at 2.00pm. Availability is limited so reserve your table now. €15/person including a great roast Lunch. Phone Cathy on 685435767.
– And Potters Friday nights are not to be missed! Great live entertainment from 8pm, fabulous fish n’ chips and plenty of other options and a great night out guaranteed. Bookings advisable!
– The Potters Pub Quiz! Every Tuesday 8pm. Make a night of It! Good company, good good and great fun and all for just €3/person. Bookings advisable.
If you have never visited Potters Bar we look forward to meeting you! Our contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue.
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Torrox Costa Paseo Maritimo Notes:
– The Greek Casita Restaurant is extending their holiday. Their new post-holiday reopening is Wednesday, Jan 11th, 6pm.
– The Feroche Bar is closed and for rent, and Dos Hermanos Restaurant has a sign posted they will be reopening with a new name in mid-January.
– Taquilas Torrox in the old Danny Boy’s Bar location, west side of BLQ 89, is offering several curries, red/green/Indian with rice for only €6.50. Check the chalkboard on their terrace. -Ed.
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Services Wanted/Offered
Check the DigameXtra Sponsor’s list whenever you need a service. By using these services you are helping support DigameXtra.
Landlords, tell your renters about DigameXtra, where they can get overnight answers to questions about local stuff without having to call you!
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Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and Cambridgeshire.
We are part of the ADH storage and Transportation company and as such have storage available in Competa and Peunte Don Manuel. Very reasonable rates.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
Our services include:
-Regular runs between UK and Spain
-Transport of personal property from full house moves to small single items
-Man & Van services
-Packing, including supply of packing materials
-UK Home shopping with UK delivery address
-Storage of property and vehicles in Spain
If we can be of service please contact Gail. We are on Facebook and always available to chat through your needs and provide a free no obligation quote if required.
UK: 0044 7846672013
Spain: 0034 951 066 093
Email: archgroveservices@gmail.com ; FB Link
Our contact info is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.
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SPW Construction Services: Professional high quality building service, fully qualified tradesmen to all trades.
Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains.
Replacement kitchens and bathrooms, Tiling and terraces. Plumbing, electrics and plastering, painting.
Architect service, building licence applications.
Handyman service now available for those smaller jobs.
NEW- Water Deposit Installations: Due to the ongoing drought and current water restrictions SPW Construction are currently offering the following service.
– Supply and installation of new above or below ground water deposits. 1000 litres up to 25000 litres. Delivered and installed, all relevant plumbing. All work warrantied.
– We can also advise you or help to organise water deliveries from local suppliers. For free consultation and estimate contact us on 622 938 440
or email: scottparkwilson AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
Scott/Arenas. Home Page and FB-Link
Our contact info is also in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section everyday.
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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 every issue. Here are “before” and “after” pics from my latest job.
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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.
With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
Our full range of services includes:
– Installations and Refurbs
– Wall & Floor tiling
– Full range of Plumbing work including radiators and underfloor heating
– Solar Installation
– Design & planning ideas to get the look you are after
– Electrical works
– Alter / Install walls, dropped ceilings and hang doors
– Plastering, woodwork and floor levelling
Visit our FB page on the link below to be inspired
https://www.facebook.com/hanningtons.kitchens.and.bathrooms/
Call us : 669 665 156
Email us : hanningtons.bathrooms@gmail.com ; Our contact details can be found in the Sponsor’s Section at the bottom of every issue.
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Tony Roam Transport & Removals:
Spain To UK To Spain Fortnightly Runs Spain to UK and Up to 4 weeks free Storage. Spain or UK
16 Years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain
Scheduled and also unscheduled all year every month.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose.
Transportation, Removals & light haulage company that have guaranteed scheduled trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at the same time every month.
Also additional unscheduled to suit your needs.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Dedicated Delivery Personal Service Full or Part loads up to 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Up to £25,000.00 insurance with British Insurance Company.
Evidence of insurance can be supplied by email on request. Hard Copies always carried on the vans.
We live just behind Torrox Pueblo in Spain and in South Wales UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander or Bilbao / Portsmouth or Plymouth Ferry.
For more information and prices for all to see please visit our website http://www.tonyroamremovals.com
email: tonyroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
Facebook: Tony Roam – WhatsApp Either Number. Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
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Málagalingo Spanish School- Torrox Costa:
Our School Will Be Open except for the holiday on 6th January.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
In 2023 fulfil your resolutions- speak Spanish
These are the next dates for the Intensive Courses of your level:
– BEGINNER A1: 9-13 January
– BASIC A2: 16-20 January
– LOW INTERMEDIATE B1: 23-27 January
– HIGH INTERMEDIATE B2: 30 January- 3 February
If you want to secure one of the 6 available places we advise you to make your prior deposit as soon as possible to make sure you don’t miss out on your place.
Have a Very Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing you!
Malagalingo Spanish School. Torrox Costa
malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493
Facebook: malagalingo Website: www.malagalingo.com ; Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours
MEDICAL CARE * HOME CARE * PERSONAL CARE
Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* Meal preparation, shopping & routine house keeping
* Correspondence and Communication
* Medication Collection and Dispensing Systems
* Provision of Medical Equipment
TEL 951 55 05 81 OR 692419548
Contact Liz ( On WhatsApp). Colegio de Enfermería de Málaga reg. 17425
englishnurse@rocketmail.com ; www.englishnurse.net Our contact details are shown every day in the Sponsor’s Section.
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.
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BluCee would like to wish all DigameXtra readers a Very Happy New Year!:
Thank you to all of you who have entrusted us with your property this year.
We so often hear “we saw you in DigameXtra!”
Wishing you all a wonderful holiday, however and wherever you celebrate it, and a happy and healthy New Year.
Best wishes Michelle, Henny and Clara.
And a HUGE special thank you to Naythan, we really appreciate the hard work you put into producing DigameXtra.
We are based in Rincon de la Victoria (in 2023 we will be opening our new office in Torre del Mar), please contact us at info@blucee.com
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 details are shown here every day.
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Solid wooden dining table completely resanded and lacquered 140 x 90 x 76cms Price 160€
– 4 ocean blue Dining chairs new seat cushions Price 240€ ( for the four )
Contact Jackie/ nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com
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For Sale: 6 Ikea shelving units. Adjustable shelves. 200 cm high, 20 cm wide and 17 cm deep. 4 in dark brown and 2 in black. €10 each or €50 for all six. Buyer collects. Adrian / Ann, Caleta de Velez.
Contact on 608811828 mobile or WhatsApp or
email: lamplighters1152 at outlook dot com
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For Sale, 3 items:
– 2 large pool chairs €25 for the pair
– small wrought iron table €10
– 2 black IKEA wardrobes €50 for the pair.
Dawn, Torrox Costa. Call 638474718
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For Sale: Full length black leather coat, fully lined, size 14, worn only 3 times, 85 euros or nearest offer. More pics on request.
Dawne, Competa Campo.
Mobile +34 711004943. whatsapp only
Email: dawnethomas55@outlook.com
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For Sale, 3 items:
– Heavy duty manual orange squeezer, as new. €5
– Brita water filter jug and 5 new cartridges. €8
– Double sided window cleaning system. Used once, no longer required. €10
Buyer collects. Ruth, Laguna Beach, Torrox Costa
Email: butcher 16720 @ yahoo.com or 643361939
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For Sale: Brand New Laptop. Acer Extensa 15
Windows 11 English, Keyboard Spanish
15.6″ Full HD display, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Intel N4020 @ 1.1GHz Base – 2.8GHz Burst
8Gb RAM, 256Gb SSD, Intel UHD 600 Graphics
Ethernet, Wifi 2.4/5, HDMI (No VGA, No DVD)
2x USB2, 1x USB3.1
Large Touchpad, Webcam, headphone port
Heavy Duty Hinges. Light weight 1.9Kg, 6 hour battery
Fully setup, updated, ready to use. Factory warranty.
€380, buyer collects. Naythan, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
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Recommendations & Requests
When making a recommendation always include the phone number or website of the biz, service, etc., so readers can reach them.
Note: I can’t post third party email addresses.
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RIP – Nik Ashford (Nik of all Trades):
I was informed this weekend that friend and long term DigameXtra sponsor Nik of all Trades has died. My condolences to the Ashford family. A message from from his father, Joe:
Nik passed away unexpectedly last week.
If any of Nik’s clients need to contact me regarding any matter I am available on Joe56@btinternet.com. I live in England now, but can be contacted via Spanish phone 628240741.
Regards, Joe Ashford
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RIP – Tom Bryson: Dear readers,
The family would like to announce the sad news that Tom Bryson passed away. His cremation will be held in the crematorium La Esperanza in Velez- Malaga on the 3rd of January at 14.00 hours. The family would like to invite anyone who would want to come and join the service.
Afterwards there will be a gathering in Hostal Alegre in Nerja as of 16.00 hours to celebrate Toms life.
For further information contact
Dot Bryson +447989555936 or +34620109087
Julia, Nerja, julia.horzinek@gmail.com
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Advice for banking and local council requests:
Happy new year Digamites!
– We currently bank with Sabdell but find their interests and commissions now quite expensive, any recommendations for non residents please would be appreciated.
– Also there are three jacaranda trees behind our house in a little public square which used to be trimmed regularly, however they have not been trimmed for at least two years and block a lot of sun and light from our terrace, the square is swept daily so still managed. Does anybody have any advice who to contact.
Regards, Deborah, Torrox
Email: Dssp@btinternet.com
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News & Articles
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{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
SPAIN
The legal retirement age rises to 66 years and 4 months:
– The legal age to retire as of this Sunday, January 1, is 66 years and four months to be able to receive 100% of the benefit if they are under 37 years and nine months of contributions, according to the reform approved in 2013, which progressively raises the retirement age over 15 years from 65 to 67 years. If they exceed 37 years and nine months of contributions, workers who want to retire with 100% of the pension will have to be 65 years old. In any case, they must have contributed for at least 15 years to be able to access the contributory benefit and two of those years must be among the 15 immediately prior to retirement.
– With this rise, the maximum benefit rises to 3,058 euros, 239 euros more than before. In turn, the minimum contributory pensions have risen between 18 and 113 euros per month, so they are between 743 and 966 euros for those aged 65 or over and between 638 and 905 euros for those under 65. years.
– The average retirement pension becomes 1,367 euros per month, 107 euros more, while the average widow’s benefit rises 66 euros per month. For an average widow’s pension, the increase will be 66 euros. Full article: https://spainsnews.com/the-legal-retirement-age-rises-to-66-years-and-4-months-from-today/
ANDALUCIA
Andalucía is on ‘maximum alert’ for a wave of Covid infections due to the situation in China: The president of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, has said that the Andalusian health service and epidemiological centres in the region are on “maximum alert” for a possible wave of Covid-19 infections now that China has opened its borders and people are free to travel. Moreno, speaking at Monachil in Granada at the inauguration of a new ski-lift in the Sierra Nevada, said the Junta is “deeply worried” by the situation in China, where it appeared that the virus is completely out of control. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/andalucia/andalucia-maximum-alert-20230102111325-nt.html
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The Junta will apply a 50% discount on metro, tram and bus fares: {Translation}
– The Regional Ministry of Development, Territorial Coordination and Housing is going to apply a new 50% discount on public transport in Andalusia with the use of the Andalusian consortium network card and the Andalusian metro passes. The new discounts will be applied from 1 January to 30 June 2023. Source, Spanish: https://www.granadadigital.es/junta-aplicara-descuento-50-precio-metros-tranvias-autobuses/
AXARQUIA
The La Viñuela reservoir remains above 11% thanks to the contributions of the rains of early December: {Translation, summary}
– The La Viñuela reservoir is still in a situation of extreme drought. Even so, it remains above 11% thanks to the contributions from the rains at the beginning of December, which continue to reach the dam from rivers and streams. Specifically, as of 30 December it stands at 11.25% with 18.49 cubic hectometres in storage. A week ago it had 18.34 hectometres, and just a year ago it had 27.57 cubic hectometres of water in storage. It was last December 7th when the reserves of the reservoir of La Viñuela reached an all-time low, with the reservoir at 9.16% of its total capacity and only 15.06 cubic hectometres of water accumulated. Since then it has gained 3.43 hectometres. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-embalse-de-la-vinuela-se-mantiene-por-encima-del-11-gracias-a-los-aportes-de-las-lluvias-de-primeros-de-diciembre/
MALAGA
New Year’s Eve in Malaga- Photo Gallery:
See all the photos: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/years-malaga-20230102123553-ga.html
EUROPE
Sweden takes over EU presidency in crisis mode: Sweden has many plans for its six-month leadership of the Council of the European Union, but how much it can get done will likely be determined by the scope of Russia’s war in Ukraine.When it comes to the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union, Sweden’s new minority government of the Moderate Party, Christian Democrats and the Liberals, which is reliant on support from the far-right Sweden Democrats, will continue where the Czech government left off. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/sweden-takes-over-eu-presidency-in-crisis-mode/ar-AA15QSBK
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EU member Croatia joins the eurozone: 2023 rings in change for Croatia, with the Balkan country becoming the latest to join the eurozone and the Schengen area. The open borders are welcomed on all sides, but Croatians are wary about the new currency. Full article: https://www.dw.com/en/eu-member-croatia-joins-the-eurozone/a-64231647
HEALTH
Common over-the-counter tablets in Spain now only available on prescription:
– Some common medication which until now has been freely available over the counter in Spain will only be given with a prescription from now on. These include some common drugs including Ibuprofen 600 mgs, paracetamol 1g, Simvastatina and Nolotil.
– 400 mg Ibuprofen and 600 mg paracetamol remain available over the counter. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/tablet-prescription-clampdownr-20221230111446-nt.html
OTHER
Former Pope Benedict died Saturday at 95:
– “With sorrow I inform you that the Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, passed away today (Saturday) at 9:34 in the Mater Ecclesiae Monastery in the Vatican,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
– Former Pope Benedict, the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died on Saturday, ending an extraordinary period in which two men wearing white lived in the Vatican. Benedict, 95, died in a former monastery where he had lived since his shock resignation in 2013.
Photo: Heavy. Full article: https://www.reuters.com/world/former-pope-benedict-has-died-spokesman-2022-12-31/
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Barbara Walters, Pioneering Journalist and Queen of Celebrity Interviews, Died Friday at 93:
– Emmy-winning newswoman and celebrity interviewer Barbara Walters, the doyenne of television news, died Friday evening at her home in New York, her publicist confirmed to Variety. She was 93.
– Walters conducted interviews with the most prominent figures across politics and entertainment, from Katharine Hepburn to Monica Lewinsky to Jimmy Carter and Anwar Sadat.
– Having blazed a trail for women in TV news, Walters was the highest-paid television journalist at one time, earning as much as $12 million per year at ABC, where she worked from 1976 until her retirement from ABC News and from her show “The View” in May 2014. She put in 12 years at NBC’s “Today” show prior to that.
Full article & photo: https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/barbara-walters-dead-journalist-celebrity-interviewer-abc-news-1235476703/
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Singer Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters died Saturday at 74:
– Anita Pointer of The Pointer Sisters has died aged 74. Pointer died on Saturday (31 December) surrounded by family at home in Beverly Hills, her publicist Roger Neal said. “She fought a very heroic battle with cancer,” Neal told The Hollywood Reporter on Saturday. “She was surrounded by family at the time of her death.”
– The singer was one of four sisters who founded the Grammy-winning pop and R&B group. The Pointer Sisters found success in the Seventies and Eighties. Their hits include “I’m So Excited”, “Fire”, “Jump (For My Love)” and 1974’s “Fairytale”. The latter was covered by Elvis Presley in 1975. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/entertainment-celebrity/singer-anita-pointer-of-the-pointer-sisters-dead-at-74/ar-AA15Rld1 & Video Link
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Holy site where Jesus healed blind man will be opened to the public in Jerusalem:
– A historic biblical site believed to be where Jesus healed a blind man and Jewish pilgrims took ritual baths for purity will be fully excavated for the first time and opened to the general public. The Israel Antiquities Authority, the Israel National Parks Authority and the City of David Foundation announced the initiation of the excavation of the Pool of Siloam in Jerusalem in a Tuesday announcement.
– The Pool of Siloam in the City of David National Park in Jerusalem is a site of historic, national, and international significance. Visitors will be allowed to view the excavation of the historic site. Within a few months, tourists can access the entire pool, traveling in the footsteps of the pilgrims that purified themselves at the pool on their journey to the Holy Temple. The tourist route will begin at the southernmost point of the City of David and end at the Western Wall.
– The pool was reportedly constructed 2,700 years ago, in the eighth century B.C., during the reign of King Hezekiah, who is credited with having “brought water to the city” in 2 Kings 20:20.
– “Due to its importance, the Pool of Siloam was renovated and expanded in the late Second Temple period, some 2,000 years ago,” the IAA’s announcement reads. “It is believed that at this time the pool served as a ‘mikveh’, a ritual bath, for the thousands of pilgrims who converged at the Pool of Siloam before ascending via the City of David to the Temple.” In John 9:1-7, the pool is mentioned as the site where Jesus healed a man born blind and restored his vision. Full article: https://www.christianpost.com/news/pool-where-jesus-healed-blind-man-to-be-opened-to-public.html
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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
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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
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