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Trapiche Market: We are open this Tuesday and every Tuesday.
09:30 hrs to 13:30 hrs
It is hosted at the beautiful Jardines del Trapiche venue.
Carretera Benamargosa, 0.5 Km, 29718 Velez-Malaga, follow the directions to Trapiche airport.
It’s a great place to find unique and personal gifts as well as your every day essentials.
Lots of stalls to discover, you will find old favourites, and new ones too! NOW also good quality second hand stalls.
There are stalls with vintage clothing; hand turned olive wood bowls & other items; fresh fruit & veg, pot plants, large selection of fiction and non-fiction books; handmade jewellery and more. We’re spoilt for choice! You can also support Axarquía Animal Rescue with their tombola and meet some of the animals available for adoption.
View houses in your area and discuss selling your house with BluCee Real Estate.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Please view and follow our Facebook page, it is updated weekly with photos, contact details of stall holders and items for sale and services on offer.
For more information about having a stall at the market contact Anita at TrapicheMarketSpain @gmail.com / +34 627 877 164

 

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MiniGolf La Herradura:
Big Fun, Only Two Rules. That’s right. Despite eighteen holes, each guarded by variously sized and shaped obstacles, and involving angled bank shots, curves, elevation changes, etc., there are effectively only two rules. Here we go:
-Rule No. 1: The player is not allowed to stand on the artificial grass; and, Rule No. 2: If the ball is struck such that it leaves the lane of play, it is replaced where it exited and a one-shot penalty is assessed. Let the games begin!
-New Course Record!- You may have heard the old saw (probably spoken in an American accent), that everyone loves a winner, well I think we all know that’s not true. More likely, only the winner loves the winner. Nevertheless, congratulations are in order to Jan of London who shot a spectacular round of 31 while here on vacation (see his scorecard below).
The current junior course record of 41 is held by Harry H. (Houdini?), also from London. Even more remarkable though is that Harry is only eight years old! Well done to both, I think those records will stand for a good long time.
-Is there parking nearby? The good news is yes. The best bet is to park along the beach’s berm which for the most part is free. One important hint: dashed blue lines require a visit to the closest parking meter. There you will find the time table informing you when it is necessary to buy a ticket, (very cheap).
-Location: We could not be easier to find. We are just two small alleys off the beachfront Paseo directly behind the children’s playground, the Centro de Salud, post office and newly remodeled market/food court. Please visit our website: http://www.minigolflh.es for a Google map which pins us down exactly, so to speak.
-Admission fee: Current pricing is: six euros for 12 and unders, 8,50€ for 13 and over. Family discounts are also on offer such as 2 adults and 2 children for only 25 euros. This price includes all activities on the grounds and is valid for the entire day. If your eyes are out on stalks just dropped and you’re in a state of disbelief, feel free to ring proprietor Scott Huston for booking availability and confirmation on +34 603 416 632.
-Opening hours: We are currently open from 11:30am until 2:00pm and 5:30pm until 9:00pm six days a week (closed Wednesday). It is recommended to call in advance though, because I am a one-man band, so to speak, and may be delayed for one reason or another. Also, there may be a private party booked, thus the course closed.
Best regards, Señor Minigolf, Scott Huston / La Herradura

 

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The Johny Chiu Show: Friday, 19 May, 20.30 at the Peñoncillo in Torrox Costa (Ex – El Ancla)
We return to the “Media Caña” with romantic music to enjoy and share, in what will be an evening that you can not miss, selected music in Spanish and English with the most powerful repertoire to make this night unforgettable. Reserve tables on tel. 635763633  FB 

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Irish/Celtic music session (New Time): Friday May 19th at Molly’s Roadhouse (Coin) from 8.15pm.
We will play the tin whistle and the fiddle on the terrace and musicians are welcome to join us (whatever the acoustic instrument or the level of play).
Carretera Cortijo Benitez, 29100 Coín. FB 

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Dana & Gianni concerts:
– Saturday May 20. La Negra, Benajarafe, starting at 8:30 p.m. to share a night of music and joy. Info/booking: +34 675 82 63 37 (Very good food in La Negra)
– Sunday May 28. Ziggy’s. An acoustic jam session at Ziggy’s bar, Puente Don Manuel, starting at 16.00. Musicians are invited to bring their instrument and their creativity to join in a fantastic improvisation. 

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“Kjell KÄPP Eriksson Summer Session with Buffet”: Sat, 20 May
Carisma Bar, Torrox. With Kjell Käpp Eriksson, performing a selection of his own and not-his-own songs. Starts at 6 pm. Free entrance. Buffet at 8 pm, cost 18€ per person. Buffet booking: +34620501026
Outdoor event (Indoor in case of cold weather). Everyone welcome! FB 

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Correcaminos (roadrunners) Rock and Roll Band: Sun, 21 May
Gothorum MC Malaga, C/ Tegucigalpa 6 – Poligono Santa Barbara, Malaga 29004
Live show, plus merch, accessories, barbershop & Tattoos
Opens 12 noon, Lunch 2pm, Show at 4pm. Map Link & FB  

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El Cartujano Equestrian Show: At Finca El Cartujano in Mijas
Every Thursday at 6 pm until 10:30 pm.
Horse show, Chicken Paella, Live Flamenco and Free Bus! Under the direction of the Sánchez de Jerez de la Frontera Family. Info & tix: http://www.elcartujano.com/tickets-on-line/index.php & FB  

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Cómpeta Solar:
-Solar Electric (PV) (Self-Consumption)
-Grid Connected or Off Grid Solar Electric
-Solar Hot Water
-Solar Pool Heating
-Heat Pumps
-Installation and Repairs
Contact: James Bain. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
Email: info AT competasolar DOT es ; Web: www.competasolar.es ; We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.

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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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The Greek House– Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar, Torrox Costa: 
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits (prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. For dessert, HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call telephone number 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section. 

 

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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
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Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
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* 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.
***English Nurse Care Team are expanding!***
24 hour carers required for hospital sitting and home placements.
Carers for short visits (from 2 hours) in Nerja/Torrox area.
Carers for short occasional visits in Periana.
Contact Liz +34 692 41 95 48

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BluCee Real Estate: Are you thinking of selling?
We have sales agreed or completed already this year with Spanish, Hungarian, Belgium, Dutch, German, British and clients from other countries. We do not focus on one nationality WE FOCUS ON SELLING!
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.
Contact us at info@blucee.com or call 771042727 to arrange a meeting.
info@blucee.com
www.blucee.com
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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CAMINO 343: Getaway break in the Spanish mountains
– Come and visit Casacamino343 in Valle De Abdalajis in the mountains of Malaga, set in ancient Olive Groves.
– Formerly known as Casa Magel, we have moved to the other side of the village and now offer a large 5 bedroomed house. 4 bedrooms have en suite/private bedrooms. There is a spacious living room, with English TV channels and in the winter a cozy pellet heater. The dining room is also spacious with seating for 10+. There is a fully fitted kitchen, plenty of outside space with a terrace and garden with fruit trees and we are in the process of putting in a pool. Lovely views.
– Our rooms are all individually decorated and furnished to a good standard. One bedroom is on the ground floor so ideal for the less agile. There is also a honesty bar with beer, wine & soft drinks or bring your own.
– We are in an easy drive of lots of interesting places.
The Wolf park / Camino Del Rey El Chorro / Lakes of Ardales
Bodego Gross Hermanos / Antequera / Ancient Dolmans
El Torcal / Convento Magdalena
– We are offering a special 3 night stay with a full DIY breakfast package and on one night (TBA) a delicious 4 course meal with wine. At a cost from 185€ for a couple staying in a double en suite/private room with all other amenities. Great for a group of friends or come and meet new people.
– We are 1 hour drive from Malaga and Costa Del Sol and 1.45 mins from Torrox.
– Our typical Spanish Pueblo (village) is a kilometer away and we are a good 15 min walk to the excellent, reasonably priced restaurant Los Antanores.
– We have a strong internet & Wifi signal.
– The whole house is available as a holiday let for 1.000€ a week or by the room for 60€ per night minimum stay 2 nights with breakfast pack.
– You a can visit our website at: www.casacamino343.com
Contact Maggie on +34 722879503 / +34 632298062
email: casacamino343@yahoo.com

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BKB Property Services:
We are a local couple near Lake Vinuela with many years property management and maintenance experience, both here and in the U.K.
We offer an all in-house service for your holiday home, rental property or permanent home.
*Holiday and rental property management*
Cleaning and laundry / Changeovers
Welcome packs / Meet and greet
Key holding / Home checks
Inventories / Home styling
*General property and garden maintenance*
Flatpack assembly and installation (including kitchens)
Shelving / Curtain rails
Decorating / Tiling (interior and exterior)
Small building projects / General DIY
Gardening (including weeding, raised border construction)
Contact us now for a free consultation & estimate
Tel/WhatsApp: 617 612 916 or 711 003 171
Email: casabandk@gmail.com

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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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Have you lost trust in expensive beauty brands as you feel it’s completely a waste of money? Have you stopped buying cheap skincare products from supermarket shelves because nothing seems to work? Try Moonette Organic Skincare, it won’t disappoint you. Visit our website to see what customers say about their experiences.
MOONETTE – Organic Skincare for Mature Skin
We are a Torrox-based company specialising in the creation of formulae which help prevent premature skin ageing. We are committed to making effective products at affordable prices.
Your skin health matters to us. How you feed your skin is as important as how you feed your body. Why settle for anything less than natural and organic?
As our skin is the first layer of our defence against microbial infections, ultraviolet radiation and environmental contamination it plays a vital role in our health. As we grow older, however, our skin becomes thinner, wrinkled, and more sensitive; hence it requires the use of treatments containing specific ingredients to the care of treating mature skin.
Recognising this need we have created a range of formulae which help
-slow down ageing process by smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.
-improve facial complexion and eliminate blemishes.
At Moonette, we are passionate about health, beauty and plants. Your skin will benefit from the properties of botanic essential oils combined with a selection of nutrients for deep hydration, cell revitalization and antioxidant effect, all sourced from the finest natural ingredients with gorgeous fragrances.
Naturally, we care about our planet and feel the need to help reduce the sheer volumes of plastics waste that are generated daily around the globe. Presently, we are minimizing the usage of plastic materials in our production while seeking alternative forms of packaging. To help reduce pollution we are asking all local customers to recycle or reuse their Moonette skincare containers, and offering a small discount on future purchases to customers recycling containers.
**Free small testers are available on request** Please contact us to find out more or to order:
Email: margaret@moonette.es ; Homepage: www.moonette.es
Tel /WhatsApp: +34 650 044 102
Follow us on social media:
Facebook @ www.facebook.com/moonette.es
Instagram @ moonetteskincare
Pinterest @ www.pinterest.es/moonetteskincare  / YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK

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Great Deals From “Upcycling Nerja” (formerly Nerja Household Centre):
– Beautiful decorative blanket box and matching mirror. Blanket box 84 x 46 x 52cms Mirror 99 x 59cms Price 75€ (sold together)
– 2 matching bedside units 54 x 36 x 56cms 25€ the pair
– Tall shelf unit w/ drawers. Solid natural wood. Beige color. New bronze handles. Waxed Measurements 54 x 39 x 182cms price 160€
contact Jackie /nerja 672170429
info at nerja household centre dot com

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For Sale, 2 items:
– Two seater and three seater recliner suite. Dark blue leather. Both sofas have 2 reclining seats. Extremely comfortable. 250 euros.
– 2x under bed sliding drawers. Ikea Malm but fits under most beds. On casters. 100cmx63cm. 16cm deep. 40 euros for two.
Heather tel 628306371. Canillas de Aceituno. 

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For Sale, 3 items:
– Orbegozo Dehumidifier good condition €25
– Ecron fan €10
– Dunlop Golf Trolley. 3 wheel lightweight easy push. €25
If interested, please contact Janet, Torrox Costa on WhatsApp 00447976925833 ; jdsullivan@sky.com 

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For Sale, 3 items:
– 4x outside chairs lightweight & stackable in excellent condition, €40
– Stretcher sun bed good quality materials in excellent condition, €30
– Dyson DC08 Hepa vacuum cleaner, very clean condition, including all extra attachments, good working order. It is too heavy for me now. €30
Buyer collects. Susana, El Morche
email: smokeybeagletjeATgmailDOTcom

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For Sale: Coffee Table 1.0 metre X 600mm, heavy/solid Danish made with removable legs. €20, Buyer collects. John- +34 711078275, Nerja

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Weekend Trading & Bartering Posts

This section will appear weekly in the Weekend Edition. Deadline Thurs, 6pm.
It is exclusively for trading and bartering of items and services. 

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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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Charity Shop Manager Nerja (part-time and unpaid):
Vacancy – Manager of Anglican Church Charity Shop in Nerja
The Anglican Church in Nerja is seeking a new part time Manager of its charity shop. The manager would head up a team of volunteers who work in our shop in Calle Malaga, Nerja which is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 – 13:30. This unpaid position would suit someone who has experience of retail sales and has experience of managing staff. The Manager of our shop would help to grow the income and recruit and deploy a team of volunteers who sort the donations and serve the public in the shop. The Charity Shop is a major source of fundraising to support the work of the parish.
Enquiries and expressions of interest – please contact Brian Elliot in the first instance: Mobile/WhatsApp +34 602 569 492

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News & Articles

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SPAIN

The Senate approves the housing law so that it enters into force on today, 19 May: {Translation, summary}
– This Friday, more than two years after it began to be negotiated, the housing law will finally come into force after its publication in the Official State Gazette (BOE). As planned, the Senate approved the rule definitively on Wednesday without changes, which prevents the project from having to return to Congress and serves to get it underway before the May 28 elections. There were no surprises: the majority that make up the PSOE and its allies from ERC and EH Bildu rejected all attempts by the opposition to overthrow the norm, and partial changes were not allowed in the text.
– These groups voted against the implementation of the law: PP, Vox, Cs, PNV, Junts and other small groups, who shared, among other criticisms, the rapid processing of the law in the Senate, where it was approved as a matter of urgency. The Junts senator Josep Lluís Cleries, who complained of having had only three working days to present amendments, said, “It is a legislative botch job, a law for the gallery, more concerned with the elections, that is why we are going so fast”.
– Along the same lines, PP senator Pilar Rojo denounced the “express processing, with no margin for negotiation” of the housing law, and took the opportunity to criticise the government for making “pure theatre and propaganda” with the announcements it has made on housing in the days that the election campaign has been underway.
– On the other hand, his Socialist counterpart Ramón Morales assured that the right-wing criticisms of the law are aimed at “making noise” and assured that the law will serve to “ensure that people’s rights continue to grow”. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5128488/0/la-ley-de-vivienda-entra-en-vigor-esta-semana-las-xx-claves-para-inquilinos-y-propietarios/

ANDALUCIA

Reservoirs fall to 27.72 per cent of their storage capacity: {Translation, summary}
– Andalusian reservoirs currently have 3,319 hm3 of water in storage, 27.72% of their total capacity, and during the last week there has been another decrease of 41 hm3 (-0.34%), which is 1,016 hm3 less than a year ago and places the total water storage capacity in Andalusia at 11,971 hm3.
– In terms of the different basins, the Guadalquivir river basin district is at 24.37% of its capacity, having fallen by 14 hm3 to 1,957 hm3. The decrease in the last week has been 0.17%, with 659 hm3 less than just a year ago.
– In the Andalusian Mediterranean basins, the water in reservoirs has fallen by a further 7 hm3, 0.60% less, and now stands at 412 hm3 (35.57% of its total capacity), down 180 hm3 in a year.
– For its part, the Guadalete-Barbate demarcation has fallen by 11 hm3 in one week (-0.67 %) to 440 hm3 (26.65 % of its capacity).
– In the last year, according to the Junta, these water reserves have been reduced by 171 hm3. The Tinto-Odiel-Piedras-Chanza basin also has 510 hm3 of accumulated water resources (45.74 % of its capacity) after a further drop of 9 hm3 (-0.81 %), whereas a year ago it had 98 hm3 more than now. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1267686/los-embalses-bajan-hasta-almacenar-el-2772-por-ciento-de-su-capacidad/

AXARQUIA

The Provincial Council opens the deadline to apply for financial aid for coexistence and social inclusion in the Axarquia region: {Translation}
– The Malaga Provincial Council today opens the period for the granting of financial aid to support coexistence and social integration for families, with a budget of 850,000 euros. Applications for this aid will be open until 19 June from adults or emancipated minors who reside and are registered in municipalities with less than 20,000 inhabitants in the province and who lack sufficient financial means to meet their basic needs. Applications will be assessed by the technical staff of the Community Social Services.
– Coverage of basic needs of the members of the family unit: food, cleaning, clothing, footwear, personal hygiene and pharmacy. A maximum of 500 euros for each member, but not exceeding 2,000 euros per year.
– Habitability, adaptation and fitting out of housing: 2,000 euros per year.
– Support for the rental of housing that avoids disruption of the personal and cohabitation situation: 3,000 euros for a maximum period of six months.
– Health care and attention: 1,200 euros per year.
– School aid: 150 euros for each child.
– Aid for minimum vital supplies (electricity, water and gas): 800 euros per year per dwelling and family unit.
– Aid for any other duly accredited need: 800 euros per year.
– A maximum amount of 5,400 euros is established to be received per cohabitation unit, made up of more than one person, whose members, in addition to living in the same home, are united by a conjugal or analogous, adoptive or consanguine or common-law relationship up to the second degree.
– Aid to support cohabitation and social integration is a complementary benefit provided by the Community Social Services of the Malaga Provincial Council and its receipt is compatible with other aid granted by the State, by the Regional Government of Andalusia or by other administrations for the same purpose.
– For the granting of these economic benefits, both the economic and social situation of the applicants will be assessed. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-diputacion-abre-el-plazo-para-solicitar-ayudas-de-convivencia-e-insercion-social-en-la-axarquia/

NERJA

XI Noche en Blanco- Nerja: {Translation}
– On Saturday 20 May, Nerja celebrates the eleventh edition of the Noche en Blanco (White Night) with activities of all artistic disciplines, which will be held in different public spaces. This year the slogan chosen by the cultural groups is “Picasso 50 years”, in commemoration of the death of the Malaga painter.
– This year’s activities will begin at the Balcony of Europe from 11 am, and will take place throughout the day in the Villa de Nerja Cultural Centre, Municipal Library, Museum of Nerja, under the Town Hall, Cueva de Nerja and Plaza de España, where they will conclude.
– Specifically, the Balcón de Europa will host the workshops of the Children’s Painting Studio, the association La Aventura de Escribir, Esgrafiado and Encajeras, as well as the paintings of the Nerjeña Art Association and the performance of the students of the Municipal School of Music and Dance. Children can also enjoy storytelling in the Municipal Library from 12 noon.
– The Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja will host the final phase of the Certamen de Jóvenes Talentos Musicales, which will have its preliminary phase on Friday and which aims to motivate young musicians in the municipality. At the end, the documentary “Grupo Picasso” will be screened and will end with micro-theatre performances by the Taller Municipal de Mayores (Municipal Workshop for the Elderly).
– The musical performances will take place in the Plaza de España from 6 p.m. onwards. In addition, the Nerja Music Band and the Gema and Jotxan dance group will perform on the ground floor of the Town Hall from half past eight. The Municipal Hall and the hall of the Villa de Nerja will also host exhibitions.
– The Cueva de Nerja also joins in the celebrations, with guided tours for small groups at 5.30 p.m. on prehistoric art in the cave. To participate, you must register in advance at yolanda@cuevadenerja.es and, like the rest of the activities, it is free of charge. Source, Spanish: https://www.nerja.es/homenaje-a-pablo-picasso-en-la-xi-noche-en-blanco 

VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA

Taxi rank moved: {Translation}
– From Thursday 18th May 2023 the taxi rank of Velez-Malaga, previously located in Calle Reñidero, will change its location to Calle Blas Infante, next to Paseo Andalucia, due to the pedestrianisation works that are being carried out in Calle Canalejas. This change of location is being carried out in order to reorganise traffic, to adapt to the new circumstances and to minimise inconvenience to users of this public transport service. The parking spaces that until now were occupied by taxis in Calle Reñidero will be freed up and made available for general use. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-parada-de-taxi-de-velez-malaga-cambia-su-ubicacion-a-calle-blas-infante-a-partir-del-18-de-mayo-por-motivo-de-las-obras-de-peatonalizacion/ 

CÓMPETA

Art and Craft Route 2023- Competa:
– A monthly Art & Craft ruta in Competa starts 24 May! A tour along permanent venues like studios, shops and an art gallery. Visitors can walk a nice route via various beautiful streets and squares and visit the actual venues, a good way to experience the beauty of the town! The artists or craftspeople are present and can give explanation and information about their work. Let yourself be carried away by the beauty of Competa, the positive and inspiring energy and be open to new encounters!
Wednesday 24th of May 10:30-14:00 & 15:30-18:00
Leaflets at tourist office & venues
We continue with the monthly ruta in October
The Art Walk, the bigger yearly route, will be from 15 till 17th of September. Info: FB

EUROPE

Dutch farmers ‘preparing for battle’ with WEF agenda:
– Dutch farmers are preparing for another showdown with Prime Minister Mark Rutte over his World Economic Forum (WEF) inspired plan to liquidate over 3,000 farms to drastically cut emissions from farming activity and nitrogen fertilizers.
– Earlier this year, the Netherlands was rocked by massive protests led by farmers opposed to Rutte’s plan to cut agricultural emissions by 50% in the major farming country.
– Despite a recent stunning regional election victory by the Farmer-Citizen Movement, the Rutte government has decided to barrel ahead with their radical climate agenda.
– The European Union has already approved Rutte’s (farm) buyout scheme, misleadingly claiming that it was a “voluntary” effort led by the country’s farmers. Full article: https://thecountersignal.com/dutch-farmers-preparing-for-battle-with-wef-agenda/ & Tweet Link

SPORTS

F1 News- Formula 1 Cancels Imola Grand Prix After Deadly Floods In North Italy: Formula 1 has canceled the Grand Prix scheduled to take place in Imola, northern Italy, this weekend after the region was hit by torrential rains and flooding that led to several deaths.
It’s the second race to be abandoned this season. The Chinese Grand Prix planned in April was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Unlike Imola, the decision not to hold the event in China took place months in advance. Races eliminated at the last minute mean higher costs, with most of the teams already on location. Full article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-05-17/formula-1-cancels-imola-grand-prix-after-torrential-rains-flood 

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Tennis News- Rybakina Wins, Swiatek Exits Rome Under Injury Cloud:
– Two-time defending Rome champion Iga Swiatek suffered an injury to her right thigh and pulled out of her quarterfinal with nemesis Elena Rybakina, bowing out 2-6, 7-6(3), 2-2 RET and leaving a tournament she has dominated under an injury cloud on Wednesday evening at the Foro Italico.
– It was a difficult blow for Swiatek, who pulled up lame after the penultimate point of the second set tiebreak, and immediately placed her hand on her right knee. When the set was finished she went off court for a medical timeout and returned to play with heavy strapping on her right thigh. After four games in the decider, Swiatek retired, sending the Wimbledon champion into the last four for the first time at Rome. Full article: https://www.tennisnow.com/News/2023/May/Rybakina-Wins,-Swiatek-Exits-Rome-Under-Injury-Clo.aspx 

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Tennis News- Rafael Nadal calls press conference to confirm he’s OUT of French Open, 2024 will be his final year of competition:
– The Spaniard held a press conference at his Academy in Mallorca where he revealed that the injury that he has had since the Australian Open has not yet healed. It means Nadal will not play the event for the first time since 2004 with Nadal having won a record-breaking 14 Roland Garros titles there.
– Speaking at the event Nadal claimed that he won’t be playing tennis for the next few months, “I won’t be able to play at Roland Garros. This decision was taken by my body. I won’t be playing for the next few months,” Nadal told the press. “I don’t want to put myself in a position to say one thing and to do another thing. My idea is that next year is my last day in professional tennis. I want to be competitive. The chances are higher if I stop now.”
– It means that Nadal will also drop outside the world’s top 100 for the first time in two decades.
– In his press conference, Nadal, who will be 37 next month, also said that he plans to come back later this year and plans to play next season which should be the last year of his career. “I hope to be ready by the Davis Cup, and I want to play in 2024, which will be the last year of my career. I want to be able to enjoy it and to say goodbye to tournaments that I want,” Nadal added. Full article: https://www.ubitennis.net/2023/05/rafael-nadal-withdraws-from-roland-garros/ 

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Tennis News- Reason Behind Nick Kyrgios’ French Open Withdrawl Revealed: Nick Kyrgios has been forced to pull out of this year’s French Open after sustaining a cut to his foot during an alleged armed robbery, involving a robber, Nick’s mother, and his AUS$191,000 Tesla Model X. The 28-year-old is now targeting a return to the Tour during the grass swing with his next planned tournament set to be in Stuttgart. Kyrgios, who was runner-up to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon last year, hasn’t played a Tour match since October. Full article: https://www.ubitennis.net/2023/05/reason-behind-nick-kyrgios-french-open-withdrawl-revealed/ 

FINANCIAL

If the economy is doing so well, why do half of new university grads get paid less than €10/hr upon employment?:
– According to Eurostat data, three out of four Spanish graduates get a job within three years of leaving university, however, there are only ten degree programmes that earn Spanish graduates salaries of €1,500 per month or more.
– In the rankings, the overall percentage of employed graduates in Spain with a salary greater than or equal to €1,500 is just 54.3 percent.
– The study concluded that the degrees with the highest employment rates, an average of 96.3 percent, were computer and informatics subjects, of which 79.7 percent had salaries greater than or equal to €1,500, and 89 percent of graduates were working in jobs related to their studies. Full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20230518/only-10-degrees-in-spain-offer-graduates-salaries-of-more-than-e1500-per-month

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Churches & Worship

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New Life Church: Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us at our Sunday gathering. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
Jesus said, “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. John 14:6
Sunday Service 11.00am / Prayer Meetings Wednesdays 11.00am
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja , 29780. Directions: Click Here 
Email: info@nlcnerja.com ; Website: www.nlcnerja.com ; Facebook

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El Puente Christian Fellowship:
We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
Bible study is at 6pm on Tuesdays.
The church meeting hall is situated underneath Maroma Inmobiliaria, Puente don Manuel, Cruce de Periana, 29713.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665 62 63 42.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).

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St George’s Church Málaga: We are part of the Church of England in Spain covering the area from Torremolinos in the west to the outskirts of Nerja in the east and to the northern edge of Malaga province. 
We have three worship centres, in Velez-Málaga, Málaga city and Salinas. Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English, and you can also contact us to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings, funerals, and house blessings. 
Father Louis, our Chaplain, is available for counsel and support, regardless of anyone’s beliefs or background. We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship. 
If you can’t get to church, we live-stream our Sunday services on Facebook, and also gather on Zoom for an informal service on Wednesday mornings. 
Sign up for our newsletter by emailing Father Louis at malagachaplain@gmail.com to receive login details, and news of other future events. We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website: https://www.stgeorgeschurchmalaga.org

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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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Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112

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Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238

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