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Phoenix Club: Our social club is open, so drop 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***
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
– 24th – Visit the fabulous Butterfly Park in Benalmadena, pop over and visit the iconic Buddhist Stupa. Then down to Benalmadena Marina to people watch and have lunch oh, not forgetting to bring stale bread to feed the fish and while at the Marina, why not pop in to the Sea Life Aquarium too (not included in the price)
€25pp includes entry to the butterfly park. Depart Algarrobo Lidl at 09.30 and returning from Benalmadena at 16.30
– 31st – 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
April
– 28th – El Chorro by train and then lunch at the Lakes TBC
May
– 5th – Coronation Celebrations with a Hog Roast at La Vega Restaurant and Bar. Join us in celebrating King Charles Coronation. €12pp
– 17th – 20th – Jerez. We will be staying at the 4* Hipotel Sherry Park in the centre of Jerez for 3 nights, 4 day break. The price includes:
*Hotel accommodation on a half board basis
*A guided tour in English of the old city
*A visit to the Royal Andalusian Horse Show
*A visit to Sandemans Bodega
*Guided visit to the Yeguada de la Cartuja stud farm to see the fabulous Carthusian Spanish horses
*You will have plenty of free time to explore Jerez, visit the famous Clock Museum, have a wander in the covered market, stop off for a tapa or two at some of the little bars tucked away in the side streets.
€335 pp based on 2 sharing a double room
Single supplement €440
Deposit €100 non refundable and payable on booking
It is advisable to take out Travel Insurance
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 Mon. Feb. 27th, Norsemen presentation: At Bio Beach at 11am. The U3A History, under the leadership of Susan Harrison, will feature a Power Point presentation: Title: Norsemen Part 2; Vikings as warriors. Speaker: Norma K.
For more details about other programs or how to join U3A, please contact norma2kk@aol.com.
– Art Gallery: Exhibition of Paintings and Objects. Local artist Coby Bloemsma is exhibiting her latest work in the restaurant of Bio Beach Club. Semi-abstract in style, Coby’s paintings often have the human figure as subject (pic on left). 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
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Talk & music show with Kjell Käpp Eriksson: Sevillano- Nerja
Thurs, 23 Feb, 7:30pm. Pop, folk music, 60’s soul/rock. Meaningful words in swedish and english.
Los Huertos Street 33, Nerja. Free entry.
Reservation required 952 52 41 38 – 618 827 397
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“Me va; Me va” Tribute to Julio Iglesias by Johny Chiu:
Thurs, 23 Feb 7pm at Chiringuito Mambo
Paseo Maritimo, Torrox Costa.
2 hours of show with only songs from the Numero 1. Don’t miss it! FB
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CD Release Concert by Dana & Gianni:
Saturday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m. at the Theater Villa de Nerja
Well-known and original songs will be presented, as well as the CD, from the wide repertoire of Dana & Gianni. With supporting musicians Aki Riihimaki (electric guitar) and Eric Papa Peach (percussion).
“The concert will also tell our story of encounters with musicians with whom, through music, all obstacles to communication melt away, turning into pure harmony, giving rise to truly magical moments, in which fusion and creativity have no limits: It is pure energy!”
During the evening it will be possible to buy the new CD of 16 songs. The concert is played in 432hz tuning, also called Aurea, because it is in perfect harmony with the universe. The ticket price for the concert is €12 and can be purchased online: www.mientrada.net or at the Theater, calle Granada 45, Nerja. tel.952523863
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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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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
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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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We have clients, cash buyers, looking for an apartment or bungalow from Rincon de la Victoria to Caleta de Velez.
Requirements are: walking distance (not steep/steps) to the coast and local amenities; minimum 2 bedrooms; large outside terrace/garden with seaview; south facing. If you have a property which matches these requirements please contact us.
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.
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Great Deals From The Nerja Household Centre:
– Stunning farmhouse style table with drawer and 8 matching chairs 194 x 80 x 77cms (Been resanded table top has a clear vanish with beige chalk paint) Price 595€
contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com
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For Sale (reduced): Lovely Ikea Ektorp 2 seater sofa with 3 sets of washable covers in grey, cream and green. Reason for sale; need a sofa bed. Arms detach and back folds down. 75 euros.
Buyer collects. Contact Peter, Canillas de Albaida on
petemoyle@hotmail.co.uk or 669507334.
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For Sale: Two Trolley Travelling Cases
1 purple and 1 black
Brand new & wrapped in plastic bags.
Selling both together, 22.50€ for both.
Naomi, Vinuela. Whatsapp 63 62 64 969
Email: nwallbridge7 AT gmail D0T com
Can meet locally, El Ingenio or Velez/Torre Del Mar coast.
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For Sale: Painting. White Horse, 30 x 40 cm framed oil on canvas board. Can be seen on exhibition at La Casa Hotel, Calle Baja, Torrox Pueblo. 225 euros.
Margaret, Torrox pueblo. Tel. 07766213095
mariordan@aol.com
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For Sale: Beautiful angle poise lamp 80cm, €45
Jean, Lake Vinuela
J.kingsleymonks@btinternet.com
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For Sale: 10 golf tickets to sell for Baviera Golf Club.
Each ticket for 9 holes cost 32 Euros. I like to sell the whole lot.
Buyer collects. Jutta / Julie. Torrox Costa.
email j.speyer@web.de, or 004917621624994
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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.
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Recommendations for 2 tasks wanted:
– Shutter repair. I’m looking for someone who can replace the strap of our window shutter which has worn very thin and will possibly break soon. I enclose a photo of same.
– Tree trimmer. Does anyone know someone who could cut the lower dead branches of my palm tree. I live about 4 km out on the Torrox to Frigiliana road.
Replies to: crumlin4 at yahoo dot com
John, Torrox
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Window Cleaner: I am looking for “Victor”, who is a window cleaner, or someone who will clean my windows in Torrox-Costa. Please let me know. Jutta / Julie, Torrox.
email: j.speyer@ web.de or 004917621624994
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Torrox Tornadoes Walking Football Club: We are pleased to announce we are the first Walking Football Club in Andalucia to be recognized by the Junta de Andalucia as a “legitimate sport and club”. We hope this will attract new 50+ players to not only our club but also to other clubs in the Andalucia area who have also worked hard to establish our sport and League in Andalucia and Spain.
Training every Sunday at the San Roque Stadium Torrox Pueblo 8.45am your guaranteed a warm welcome from all our mixed nationalities.
Just turn up on the day or call WhatsApp 711 006 992. FB
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News & Articles
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SPAIN
Spain’s Legislative Mess Draws Attention Of EU- MEPs travel to Spain to analyze equality laws such as the ‘only yes is yes’: {Translation, summary}
– A delegation from the European Parliament travels to Madrid this Monday to evaluate the “only yes is yes” law and other legislation on dependency and the fight against human trafficking and sexual exploitation and will meet with the Ministers of Equality and Justice, judges and members of the Senate Equality Committee.
– The trip coincides with the controversy over the reform of the ‘only yes is yes’ law after the reduction of sentences for sexual offenders, which keeps government partners at odds with different proposals to carry out any modifications
– The objective of the trip is to evaluate “the developments in gender equality policies” in Spain, as well as the legislation on consent in sexual relations, the rules on care and dependency and the fight against trafficking and sexual exploitation, they told EFE parliamentary sources. Source, Spanish: https://www.vozpopuli.com/espana/eurodiputadas-viajan-espana-analizar-leyes-igualdad-solo-si-es-si.html
MALAGA
Blast at bank in Malaga city centre:
– A gang of thieves is behind an explosion at the Avenida de Andalucía branch of ING bank in Malaga city centre which happened at around 12.30am this Friday, 17 February. The ATM machine, which had been loaded with cash, was the main target. Two loud bangs were heard in the area and emergency services received several calls alerting them to the noises.
– The bank suffered extensive damage as a result of the blast. Explosives or acetylene gas are commonly used in this type of crime, which causes detonation with an electrical spark from a distance, allowing them to gain access to the cash in the ATM machine.
– There was a similar incident last December in El Palo, where a group of thieves used explosives to blow up a Cajamar branch on Avenida Juan Sebastián Elcano, just a few metres from the municipal market.
Full article with video: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-city/blast-bank-malaga-20230217103435-nt.html
ALMUÑÉCAR
The road that connects Maro with Almuñécar is once again among the most dangerous in Andalusia: {Translation, summary}
– According to the RACE Report on the State Road Network, 1,836 kilometres of the 25,100 kilometres analysed present a high risk level of danger, which represents 8.2% of the total. This report includes a detailed analysis of the most dangerous stretches on Spanish roads, with a total of 48 High Risk stretches, of which 8 are considered High Risk.
– Of these high risk stretches, the main danger area in Andalucia is located on the N-340, the longest national road in Spain, as it passes from Maro to Almuñécar. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-carretera-que-une-maro-con-almunecar-vuelve-a-estar-entre-las-mas-peligrosas-de-andalucia/
UK
UK weather forecast- New map shows wave of snow set to descend on Britain: {Updated Sunday 19 February 2023 17:16}
– Heavy snow looks to be on the way as the UK is braced to be hit by a freezing blast in the next two weeks. The latest weather map shows a wave of snow is expected to hit Scotland and the north of England – even reaching into north Wales – as the country prepares for another cold weather snap. The forecast shows Edinburgh is likely to see the most snowfall, along with northern parts of Scotland at the beginning of March. There are also signs suggesting Manchester could see some snow.
– The snowfall is expected to hit the UK on Tuesday 7 March according to the WXcharts map. These conditions are colder than average for the time of year. Full article: https://www.gbnews.uk/weather/uk-weather-forecast-terrifying-new-map-shows-wave-of-snow-set-to-descend-on-britain/444866
EUROPE
Portugal and Ireland Ending Golden Visa Programs:
– Portugal has become the second country in Europe to put to an end its Golden Visa Program this week, after earlier on February 14, Ireland also announced it would close its Immigrant Investor Programme (IIP), known as the Irish Golden Visa. The decision to scrap the Portuguese Golden Visa is part of a wider package of measures to tackle a housing crisis in the country, and was announced by the Council of Ministers during a press conference on Thursday, February 16, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Golden visas will not be the only thing changed by Portugal Council’s new housing package- to curb speculators, short-term rentals such as Airbnb and Booking will face a ban on new licenses.
– Part of the fourth measure is the Portugal decision to no longer grant new Golden Visas, while permitting “the existing ones to be renewed, if they are real estate investments, only for own and permanent housing or if it is placed on the rental market for a long time.” Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/portugal-ends-golden-visa-program-in-a-bid-to-tackle-affordable-housing-problem/
SPORTS
Tennis News- Daniil Medvedev downs ‘proud’ Jannik Sinner to claim Rotterdam title: Daniil Medvedev fought back from a set down to win the Rotterdam Open and claim his first title of 2023. Montpellier champion Jannik Sinner came out of the blocks all guns blazing and took the opener but couldn’t hold off the fightback from Medvedev who won 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 in the end. Full article: https://www.tennis365.com/atp-tour/daniil-medvedev-downs-proud-jannik-sinner-to-claim-rotterdam-title/
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Tennis News- Alcaraz returns from injury with win over Norrie for Argentina Open title: Carlos Alcaraz was never going to take too long to get back to winning ways and so it proved in Buenos Aires on Sunday as the world No 2 beat Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-3, 7-5 to win the Argentina Open title. The Spaniard was broken when serving for the match but regained his composure, finishing the match with a brilliant drop shot as he claimed his seventh ATP Tour title. Full article: https://www.tennismajors.com
TECH
Did Your GoDaddy Hosted Website Get Hacked? GoDaddy Discloses Multi-Year Security Breach Causing Malware Installations and Source Code Theft:
– Web hosting services provider GoDaddy on Friday disclosed a multi-year security breach that enabled unknown threat actors to install malware and siphon source code related to some of its services. The company attributed the campaign to a “sophisticated and organized group targeting hosting services.”
– GoDaddy said in December 2022, it received an unspecified number of customer complaints about their websites getting sporadically redirected to malicious sites, which it later found was due to the unauthorized third party gaining access to servers hosted in its cPanel environment.
– The threat actor “installed malware causing the intermittent redirection of customer websites,” the company said. The ultimate objective of the intrusions, GoDaddy said, is to “infect websites and servers with malware for phishing campaigns, malware distribution, and other malicious activities.”
– GoDaddy said a rogue actor used a compromised password to access a provisioning system in its legacy code base for Managed WordPress (MWP), affecting close to 1.2 million active and inactive MWP customers across multiple GoDaddy brands. Full article: https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/godaddy-discloses-multi-year-security.html
SOCIAL MEDIA
Facebook / Instagram / Meta Rolling Out Monthly Subscription Accounts- $11.99 per month on the web or $14.99 a month on Apple’s iOS system and Android:
– Facebook and Instagram owner Meta will launch a paid subscription service starting at $11.99 a month allowing users to verify their accounts, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on Sunday (pic), following a similar move by Elon Musk at Twitter.
– The subscription bundle for Instagram and Facebook, to be launched later this week, also includes extra protection against impersonation and will be priced starting at $11.99 per month on the web or $14.99 a month on Apple’s iOS system and Android.
– Meta Verified, which will roll out first in Australia and New Zealand this week, will let users “verify your account with a government ID, get a blue badge, get extra impersonation protection against accounts claiming to be you, and get direct access to customer support,” Zuckerberg said. “This new feature is about increasing authenticity and security across our services,” he wrote in a statement posted to his Facebook account.
– There would be no changes to accounts on Facebook and Instagram that are already verified, the company said, adding that only users who are over the age of 18 will be allowed to subscribe. The service is not yet available to businesses. Full article: https://www.gulftoday.ae/news/2023/02/19/facebook-owner-meta-to-launch-monthly-subscription-service-priced-at-$-1199
OTHER
Woman claiming to be Madeleine McCann says she has two vital pieces of ‘evidence’: Recent claims made by the Polish woman involve her comparing pictures of herself and Madeleine, saying that they are “evidence.” She claims to have a freckle on her leg and a speck in her eye in the same places as Madeleine. The woman has even gone as far as to say she is willing to provide a DNA sample. Her Instagram account, which has gained 200,000 followers, says: “I think I can be Madeleine. I need a DNA test. Police investigators from UK and Poland try to ignore me. I will tell my story in posts here. Help me.” These claims have not been addressed by Madeleine’s family. Photo: Instagram. Full article: https://www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/woman-claiming-madeleine-mccann-says-26273075
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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
Local Weather: https://www.accuweather.com/en/es/torre-del-mar/306652/weather-forecast/306652
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