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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***
May
– 12th – Minigolf Day Out. Join us for a fun packed day at La Herradura playing mini golf, boules and lots of other activities €27 pp includes coach fare and a day out at La Herradura Mini Golf. All equipment provided and pick ups to include the BP Garage at Torrox and Maro
June
– 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
– 22nd – Visit to the Wolf Park in Antequera. Price €25pp includes guided tour, coach and drivers gratuity
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Bio Beach “The Wednesday Lecture Series” is moving locations:
Bio Beach Restaurant has closed its doors!!
– IMPORTANT UPDATE: Hence, for those who like to continue joining us for programs, please reach me directly to be added to our mailing list at norma2kk@aol.com. This will be my last advert until October. We will feature some in DigameXtra in the Fall.
For more information on the U3A programs, contact Alison, its President at u3aalison@gmail.com.
– Quiz Day, Embrace Mother Earth has been moved to Media Caña on Peñoncillo Beach: Wed. May 10th at 11am. Join us for a fun and social morning with a cup of coffee (or tea) where you’ll be able to review our planet’s highlights including our oceans, islands, landmarks, and more. We urge you to make tables of 4 (or we’ll do it on the spot) so that a friendly challenge can determine which table will win a token gift for the 4 winning individuals! We promise you a gentle mental exercise that may reveal a surprise or two! I hope you are curious and fearless enough to join us!
– IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Wednesday Lecture Series will take a break from June through September 2023. We will welcome you back on October 11th at 11am with the captivating Power Point Presentation of the State of Hawaii breath taking views. Norma will share culturally relevant tidbits from her 30 years+ as a resident of Oahu. New location: Media Caña on Peñoncillo Beach.
Have a great summer!!
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“Flamenco- Show in Progress” in Torrox: Sunday, 14 May, 8pm
“Recelo” by Rafael Ramirez. Teatro Municipal Villa de Torrox
Info & tix: https://mientrada.janto.es/espectaculo/evento/TRXRECELO
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Attention Patti Smith Fans: Documentary Screening
Thursday 18 May, 8:30pm at CulturaMva, Malaga
Patti Smith: Electric Poet (Patti Smith, la poésie du punk).
This is the latest documentary about a living legend in the history of music and punk: Patti Smith. An artist who reversed the codes of rock’n’roll and poetry with an unwavering style that has made her one of the most unique voices of her generation.?
Landing in New York on the ashes of the post-hippie culture, the twenty-something Patti Smith will upset all the existing codes: cliché rock’n’roll, excessively prosaic poetry. During her fifty-year career, with only one commercial success, she achieved the feat of becoming a living legend without ever leaving the margins of society.
Reservations from May 15 through May 18 at
https://www.centroculturalmva.es/6868/com1_fb-0/com1_md3_cd-44802/patti-smith-electric-poet-patti-smith-la-poesie-du-punk
Take a look at the documentary information on website.
+34 952133500. C/ Ollerías 34, Málaga. Video Link
And for hardcore Patti fans: Patti Smith at CBGB’s, NYC
Video Link {ADULT LANGUAGE WARNING, all 3 parts are on youtube}
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LIV Golf is coming to Andalucia on 30th June – 2nd July, 2023: Watch Sergio Garcia, Eugenio Lopez-Chacarra, Dustin Johnson, Phil Mickelson, Henrik Stenson + more.
Big names. Big energy. Secure your ticket fast before prices go up soon.
Real Club Valderrama, San Roque, Cádiz, Spain
Info & tix: https://www.livgolf.com/events/valderrama
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Schedule for Concert Series- XX Aula Municipal de Flamenco de Málaga: Doors open 7pm, show at 7.30 p.m.
5 Performances remain- Free, but requires you collect admission invitation in advance. May 8, June 26, Sep 25, Oct 30 & Nov 27
Invitations can be collected on the day of the event, from 9.00 to 14.00 hours, in the Department of Festivities in Camino San Rafael (Nave de Servicios Operativos) or in the Cultural Center itself at Calle Ollerías from 16.00 hours.
Venue: C/Ollerías, 34, Málaga. +34 952133500
Info: https://www.pellizcoflamenco.es/chato-de-velez-aula-flamenco-malaga/
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Cívitas Puerto Banús international yoga festival: 26-28 May
The free event will offer more than 30 outdoor yoga classes as well as meditation sessions, sound baths, live music, healthy food and a craft market. More info at: https://puerto-banus.com/primer-festival-internacional-de-yoga
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Antequera 4th Annual Beer Tasting Festival: Sat, May 13 through Monday May 15. It will take place in the town’s bullring. The three-day event offers the opportunity to taste a wide variety of local cuisine, while also presenting a programme of musical performances by several bands from the town.
– On Friday, local singer Julio Orellana will perform at 10 pm, bachata and salsa Morales at midnight and DJ Carlos Madrona will be in charge of taking attendees through until the early hours.
– On Saturday at 6:30 pm the flamenco group María Lara will perform, with singer Carlos Bravo taking over at around 11 pm and DJ Carlos Madrona once more in charge of the last leg of music entertainment.
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For Sale: Beko Silver fridge freezer in clean working order, broken fridge handle and cracked vegetables drawers, LED display sometimes faulty. 185×60. price 80€. Buyer collects. Vickie, Benajarafe. Tel 606738130
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Wanted: Caravan, max 750kg of 4 to 5 meters long. Must have: Spanish papers, kitchen, bathroom (preferably without toilet), 2 beds and with brakes. Year 2000 vintage or younger. Thank you in advance. Contact Norma, Velez Malaga
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FREE in Velez Malaga: Antique wood chest of drawers (3). Measures: 99X47cm. It’s gorgeous with brass hardware and fine dark honey finish, and a glass fitted top but needs TLC due to woodworms in residence. Must be picked up by May 10th.
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News & Articles
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Editor’s Note: Elections are looming and the news is filled with articles about the promises and agendas from the various parties and candidates. Some are of interest to voters, so I will post them with headlines and a link, but it’s far too much to post all the articles. -Ed.
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SPAIN
The supplementary aid of €400 for students with special needs can be requested from tomorrow: {Translation, summary}
– The supplementary aid of 400 euros aimed at non-university students with specific educational support needs for the 2023-2024 academic year can be applied for from this Monday, May 8, until September 20. (No mention of where to do so. -Ed.)
– These grants are aimed at people who present a specific need to receive educational support derived from any of the following situations: Disability; severe behavioral or communication and language disorder; autism spectrum disorder; or high abilities.
– In addition to this complementary aid, students with disabilities, severe behavioral, communication or language disorders or autism spectrum disorder may receive direct aid for education, if they study in private, non-subsidized centers, of up to 862 euros; for interurban transportation, up to 617 euros; for school meals, up to 574 euros; for school residence, up to 1. 795 euros; for weekend transportation, up to 442 euros; for urban transportation, up to 308 euros; for books and didactic material, between 105 and 204 euros; for pedagogical reeducation, up to 913 euros; and for language reeducation, up to 913 euros. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/epsocial/igualdad/noticia-ayuda-complementaria-400-euros-alumnos-necesidades-especiales-puede-solicitar-manana-20230507120303.html
ELECTION SEASON HEADLINES
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– Minister Belarra proposes public supermarkets to fight against the food oligopoly: Ione Belarra, the Minister for Social Rights and the 2030 Agenda, has proposed the creation of “Precios Justos”, a public chain of supermarkets to fight against the “food oligopoly” which, in her opinion, is in the hands of the president of Mercadona, Juan Roig.
– President Sánchez announces that the ICO (Instituto de Crédito Oficial) will guarantee 20% of the mortgage for people under 35 years of age and families with children:
– Vox brings to Congress a fiscal plan that includes an increase in the personal income tax deduction per child, and a list of tax benefits for large families.
ANDALUCIA
The Board will inspect more than 1,000 restaurants: here’s what they will analyse: {Translation}
– Specifically, this campaign will control, among other aspects, compliance with regional regulations on complaints and claims sheets, referring to the existence of the same and its advertising poster, as well as information on the services offered correspond to the full final price, including taxes, and compliance with current regulations on the defense of consumers in the field of catering services, including control to prevent the marketing of unauthorized fish products.
– It will also control compliance with the quality standard of olive oils and olive pomace, in relation to the oil mills; or compliance with legislation on allergens and intolerances, as detailed by the Board in a note on Sunday.
– In particular, required notices will be confirmed such as price according to market (S / M); that the sale of delicatessen products, cheese, or products that can be cut from a main piece is made by weight units; that the supply of molluscs or crustaceans is made by weight or by units and indicates, in the latter case, its number.
– Also, that an invoice or proof of payment is provided with its obligatory content; that the establishment can prove the traceability of its products; that unpackaged water is dispensed free of charge by the establishment, and that, if the service of bread and snacks or appetizers is charged, its cost is reflected in the menu or price list.
– The catering inspection campaign carried out in 2022 resulted in 1,183 inspections in 642 establishments visited in the autonomous community. The inspection personnel detected non-compliances in 116 cases, 17.9% of the total.
– The non-compliances detected by the inspectors were mostly related to the non-availability of a complaints and claims form in the establishment; to not having the prices of food and beverages displayed; to the fact that the food and beverage menus or price lists are not located both outside and inside the restaurant, and also to verify that in establishments that serve at the table, a menu or list containing the totality of what is offered, with express mention of the products, services and prices, is provided before the service is rendered.
– In addition, non-compliances were detected for not complying with the obligation of sale by weight units when charcuterie products, cheese or other products susceptible of being cut from a main piece are offered to the public; and for not complying with the obligation of sale by weight or by units when mollusks or crustaceans are offered to the public.
– From the Board have remarked that, in case of any issue or query on consumer issues, citizens can contact Consumer Responde, a free information and advice service to consumers and users promoted by the Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs of the Junta de Andalucía.
– It is a multichannel service, which can be accessed continuously through the telephone number 900 21 50 80, www.consumoresponde.es, or by email consumoresponde@juntadeandalucia.es
Advice can also be received at the Provincial Consumer Services of the territorial delegations of Health and Consumer Affairs present in all provincial capitals, as well as in the Municipal Offices of Consumer Information (OMIC), and organizations of consumers and users. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1260537/la-junta-inspeccionara-mas-de-1000-restaurantes-esto-es-lo-que-analizaran/
AXARQUIA
Alcaucín replaces its pilgrimage in El Alcázar with a pilgrimage party in the village due to the risk of fires in the natural area:
– Alcaucín will not hold next Saturday, May 13 its traditional day of coexistence of the pilgrimage of San Isidro in the recreational area of El Alcázar, in the Natural Park Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama, due to the risk of fires because of the serious drought situation suffered by the Axarquia. The event, organized by the Asociación Hermandad de San Isidro Labrador de Alcaucín with the collaboration of the Town Hall of the town, will be replaced by a pilgrimage party in the Plaza de la Constitución with musical performances, tastings and children’s activities.
– There will be a pilgrimage march through the natural landscape, departing at 10:30 am from the church and with several stops for refreshments at the water tank and the Curva de Puertoblanquillo. Afterwards, the pilgrimage will start its way back to Alcaucín, where it is scheduled to arrive at the Plaza de la Constitución around 13:00 hours. The pilgrimage day will be completed with a paella for all attendees at lunch, musical performances by Sefora, Elisa Ariza, the Romero de Alcaucín Dance Group and DJs, as well as games and children’s activities. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/alcaucin-sustituye-su-romeria-en-el-alcazar-por-una-fiesta-romera-en-el-pueblo-por-el-riesgo-de-incendios/
MALAGA
Latest batch of tickets for Caminito del Rey gorge walk went on sale Friday, 5 May:
– Tickets for the dates between 26 June and 5 November, 2023 went on sale for agencies at 9am this morning (5/5), and from 10am for individuals, at www.caminitodelrey.info with a price of 10 euros for general tickets or 18 euros for guided tours.
– During these dates, the Caminito del Rey will be open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8.30am to 5pm. It will also be open on Mondays 26 June; 3, 24 and 31 July; 4 and 11 September and 9 and 30 October.
– Since last October, the Caminito del Rey has had a visitor reception centre, located in the municipality of Ardales, next to the MA-5403 road.
– Full article with transport, shuttle & parking info: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/guadalhorce-valley/latest-batch-tickets-for-the-famous-caminito-20230505100206-nt.html
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Local court system under increased strain as strike action grows:
More than 1,000 hearings in Malaga province have had to be suspended so far in the ongoing walkouts by administrative staff. The staff involved, who help prepare cases for more senior officials, want a pay increase in line with their superiors who secured a settlement last month. As it now stands, there is no sign of a breakthrough in talks as the backlog of work continues to grow daily. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/local-court-system-under-increased-strain-strike-20230505114744-nt.html
EUROPE
Russia’s war on Ukraine latest news update: The Wagner group appears to do a U-turn on Bakhmut withdrawal plans: Russia’s Wagner mercenary group appeared on Sunday to ditch plans to withdraw from Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine, saying they had been promised more arms by Moscow and suggesting they may keep up their assault on what Russia sees a stepping stone to other cities in the Donbas region. Full article:
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russias-war-ukraine-latest-missile-attacks-air-raid-alerts-continue-2023-05-07/
SPORTS
Tennis News- Madrid Open- Carlos Alcaraz wins title with victory over Jan-Lennard Struff:
– World number two Carlos Alcaraz retained his Madrid Open title with a three-set victory over Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff. The 20-year-old Spaniard won 6-4 3-6 6-3 for his fourth trophy on the ATP Tour this season, and 10th overall.
– Alcaraz is the second man to defend his title in Madrid, after compatriot Rafael Nadal did so in 2014.
– He will replace Novak Djokovic at the top of the world rankings by simply playing in Rome next week.
– Alcaraz’s victory in Madrid means he has won back-to-back tournaments, having won the Barcelona Open in April, and demonstrates why he is among the favourites for the French Open, which begins on 28 May. Photo: Getty. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/65521743
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F1 News- Verstappen storms from ninth place to Miami GP win: Verstappen easily beat Red Bull Racing teammate Sergio Perez to win the second edition of the race on Sunday. Verstappen was the 20th of 20 drivers to pit after he started the race on hard compound tires but easily passed Perez for the lead on lap 48 of the 57-lap race. Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso finished third for his fourth third-place finish in five races to start 2023 while Mercedes’ George Russell was fourth ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz. Full article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/formula-1-max-verstappen-easily-wins-miami-grand-prix-after-starting-ninth/ar-AA1aS01z
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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:
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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
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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
Local News in English, The Sur: http://www.surinenglish.com/
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