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Editor’s Note:
– Sorry readers, now both eyes are swollen. I’m going to keep today’s issue very short. I am dealing with some health problems, possibly the result of a spider bite to the neck, causing a reaction that triggered severe facial swelling, accompanied by a Blood Pressure spike. At least that’s their current theory. I’ve been to the doctor, got BP meds and am awaiting blood test results. Hopefully I’ll be feeling better sometime this week. I will get user submissions posted, but don’t expect a lot of news unless a local crisis erupts. As the July national elections approach, most of the news is name-calling and electioneering anyway. Have a great week!
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Live Music by Hell Bunny: Saturday 17th June, at 8pm
At Tu Punto De Encuentro, Asador, Puente Don Manuel. Come and join us, new line up, new songs, great music and good food! To reserve a table call – 646133123
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The Gangberries: Sat, 17 June 10pm.
Concert at El Bar de las Motos, Benalmadena
Featuring guest appearances by members of Cuatro Santos.
Avenida Tivoli, 3 29631 Benalmádena FB
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Thrifty Malone show at Bloomsday Festival: Sun, 18 June, 6pm
Plaza del Arenal, La Linea
Bloomsday is a commemoration and celebration of the life of Irish writer James Joyce, observed annually between 16-18 June. The name is derived from the main character Leopold Bloom, his daughter Molly Bloom, of Gibraltarian origin, and her mother, Lunita Laredo, a native of La Línea de la Concepción. Info Link, Spanish
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BluCee Real Estate: Are you thinking of selling?
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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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Are you still dealing with scammers on Fakebook Marketplace?
Sell your items here, to locals, for cash, without the shenanigans.
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For Sale, 3 items:
– Three seater sofa 300 Euro
– Two seater Sofa 200 Euro. Both sofas with cushions
– Two easy chairs 80 Euro.
Richard, Arenas contact WhatsApp 00447492009002.
richard.p.haughton AT gmail DoT com
Possibly able to deliver.
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For Sale: IKEA Ankarspel Floor/reading lamp, pewter effect. Approx. measurements: base diameter 28cm, cord length 1.5m, shade diameter 23cm, min height 90cm, max height 158cm. Brand new and unused so in excellent, fully working condition. €40. Buyer collects. Jane, Puente Don Manuel.
Email janeandpaul71@yahoo.co.uk
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For Sale: Almost new complete PVC window including integrated roller shutter and matching iron grille. No damage. This window was installed in the wall of a covered porch and never had direct sunlight. Still 100% original white.
Double glazed and very good quality.
Size: 140cm x 180cm (total height x wide, shutter box included)
Price: 125 euro. Ronald, Los Romanes
Email: niwiro@msn.com
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Wanted: Fridge freezer. Susan, Puente don Manuel
Contact: swynton@ gmail.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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Mini PCs: I bought a Mini PC (silver box on the right) from Naythan that he set up for me last year. It performs well and takes up less desk space than my Movistar router. I have no hesitation in recommending these mini marvels. (Speedy recovery Naythan).
George. Maro.
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Quad biking: Does anyone know of any quad biking groups or clubs in the Almunecar area? I don’t mean quad tours or tourist and sight seeing quad tours, I mean actual quad biking clubs where members get together and go out on trails
at weekends with their own vehicles.
If anyone knows of one can you drop me an email at
james@avocadocomputers.com
James, Almunecar
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Translator: I am looking for a recommendation for a Translator to do translations in English to Spanish and Spanish to English. If you can recommend someone please contact Michael of Frigiliana by email on
mikestevenitt@gmail.com
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Thanks to everyone who sent Get Well Soon messages!
Have a great week, Naythan.
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OBITUARY
Tony Pulle: I have sad news to tell you, that our friend Tony died on Tuesday after his short struggle with 
pancreatic cancer. He was a good supporter of Dígame/DigameXtra and true gentleman. He was interested in Spanish history and local culture and although lived in Germany, he spent his winters in Nerja and recently in Torrox when he attended the Arts Society, Nerja History group and U3A meetings. Tango was another of his great interests. We will miss him. Sandra and David Duncan. (Yes, I too will miss my friend Tony. When I was unable to shop while recovering from my Nolotil reaction in early 2017, Tony would bring me groceries every week, and wouldn’t accept a penny for them. He was a kind and caring soul. My condolences to his family in Germany. -Ed.)
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News & Articles
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Today is World Tapas Day:
– World Tapas Day, observed annually on the third Thursday of June, is an international holiday celebrating the small Spanish Tapa dish that is usually served with drinks.
– The word ‘tapas’ is derived from the Spanish verb ‘tapar,’ which means ‘to cover,’ a variation of the English word ‘top.’ In Spain, before the 19th century, tapas were served in posadas, albergues, or bodegas, which offered meals and rooms to travelers. Because few innkeepers and travelers could read and write, samples of the dishes were made available by innkeepers on a ‘tapa,’ which is a Spanish word for ‘pot cover.’
– According to the book “The Joy of Cooking,” the first tapas were thin slices of bread or meat which sherry drinkers used to cover their glasses between sips to prevent fruit flies from hovering over their drink. The meat was normally ham or chorizo, both of which are very salty and activate thirst. This made bartenders and restaurant owners create a variety of snacks to serve with sherry, invariably increasing their alcohol sales. The tapas eventually became as important as the sherry. Tapas have evolved through Spanish history with new ingredients and influences.
– The discovery and emergence of the New World birthed the introduction of tomatoes, sweet and chili peppers, which were readily accepted and grown in Spain’s microclimates, further contributing to the culture of tapas as we know it today. Since 2008, the city of Valladolid in Spain and the International School of Culinary Arts have celebrated the International Tapas Competition for Culinary Schools — an annual competition in Spain between global culinary schools to compete for the best tapa concept. Full article: https://nationaltoday.com/world-tapas-day/
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Cinesur El Ingenio Films schedule: You can find the film schedule at this link. Films tagged as (VOSE) are in the original language with Spanish subtitles.
https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/mk2-cinesur-el-ingenio
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
Bus Info: https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/our-destinations/regional
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Internet Speed Test: http://beta.speedtest.net/
Local Bank Holidays: http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/spain/index.php UK Newspaper Front Pages and Worldwide Newspapers All On One Site: https://www.thepaperboy.com/uk/front-pages.cfm
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings in Malaga Province: Info in English. https://www.alcoholicos-anonimos.org/v_portal/inc/muestra_datos_centros.asp?cod_provincia=29
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