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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***
June
– 22nd – Visit to the Wolf Park in Antequera. We still have a few places left on this trip this coming Thursday. The price includes a guided tour. The price is €25 and includes coach fare and tour. Lunch at the El Mirador Restaurant in Antequera and is not included in the price.
July
– 7th – 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
– 21st – A visit to Plaza Mayor and IKEA €15pp
August
– 4th – 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
– 15th – Almunecar Fireworks – spectacular fireworks every year €16ppp
– 25th – Benalmadena Market and Marina – browse the market then lunch at the Marina, bring some stale bread to feed the fishes €15pp
September
– 01st – 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 – Mini Hollywood in Almeria €56,50 includes coach, entry, lunch, show and zoo
October
– 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
– 14th – Ballet de Kiev in Almunecar €55pp includes coach and show
– 18th – 21st – Mini break to Tavira, Portugal. Price includes ½ board accommodation at the 4* Hotel Vila Gale in Tavira, with wine, water and coffee at Dinner, day trip to Faro, Coach fare, tips and Tourist tax. €335pp sharing a double room and €435 Single Occupancy. Deposit €100 non refundable
It is advisable to take out travel insurance
The hotel is on the banks of the Ria Formosa and is in the centre of Tavira. It offers free wifi, outdoor pool and spa, disabled facilities and gluten free menu options
Plenty of excursions to take up – 2.5 hour dolphin watching sea trip, hop/on off tourist train, TukTuk city tour, Tavira Castle and lots more (not included). For more information please send me an email
– 25th – Visit quaint Mijas Pueblo and the Mayan Monkey Chocolate Factory €16pp
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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Horse show, Chicken Paella for all audiences, Live Flamenco and Free Bus: Thurs, 22 June 6pm until 10:30 pm.
Camino Campanales 71, Mijas Costa
Info & res: 952383140 / 615652458
http://www.elcartujano.com/caballoscenaflamenco/index.php
(website has translator tool on page)
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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
New Email: josiahamanda@gmail.com
My contact details can be found 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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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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BluCee Real Estate:
BluCee Real Estate have a cash buyer looking for a property in Torre del Mar.
If you have a 3 bedroom property for sale in Torre del Mar or are thinking of selling please contact us – info@blucee.com
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.
Come and talk to us at BluCee!
Contact us at info@blucee.com or call 771042727 to arrange a meeting.
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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.
BluCee Real Estate are a DigameXtra sponsor so our contact details are shown here every day.
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For Sale: Foldable Mobility scooter. Rascal Veo Sport, (2019) in very good condition. Battery almost new. Price, €890 ono
Alfred in Caleta de Velez. Tel: 648601819
E-mail: liaenalfred@hotmail.com
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For Sale, 3 items: All items light use and in great condition.
– Ergonomic hjh office chair with a durable and comfortable fabric seat, mesh back. Includes unused armrests with hardware. €40
– HP Envy 4500 “All in One” Wireless printer/copier with manual, paper, extra ink, plus a Peach brand paper shredder. €35
– Black and Decker drill plus a 15 foot heavy duty extension cord. €30
Pick up in Cutar or meet in Torre Del Mar at El Ingenio.
Tim/Cutar WhatsApp 634351174
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For Sale: Ikea sofa bed for sale, never slept upon. Completed house move reason for sale. Cost new €349 euros, €200 ono. Delivery can be arranged at cost. Contact Terry, Nerja on 694448597
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For Sale: BMAX B3 Mini PC, replace that old bulky tower PC with small, convenient, and powerful miniPC, that can do everything a tower can.
Brand New, Set Up & Upgraded
Win 11 Pro v22H2
Processor: Intel QuadCore N5095 @ 2GHz Base / 2.9GHz Burst
RAM 8Gb + M2/SSD 256Gb (system) + Pro-Grade 256Gb SDcard (data, for easy data transfers to other devices)
Wifi 2.4/5, Bluetooth 5.
4x USB3, 2x HDMI, Ethernet, audio mini plug, card reader
Intel 11th Gen UHD graphics, simultaneous dual large display supported.
Display note: This model is HDMI only, it has no VGA port, to use old VGA monitors (15 pin blue plug) you’ll need an adapter.
€280 cash. Includes new USB cable UK Logitech keyboard & HP mouse.
Buyer collects. Naythan, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
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News & Articles
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SPAIN
End of Unsolicited Sales Calls in Spain Arrives 23 June, 2023:
– The right of end users not to receive unwanted calls for commercial communication purposes, referred to in Article 66(1)(b) of the General Telecommunication Law, will come into force within one year from the publication of the General Telecommunication Law in the Official Gazette (i.e. on 23 June 2023)
– The law provides for the right to the protection of personal data and privacy in relation to unsolicited communications, specifying that the end users of the interpersonal communications services available to the public, based on numbering, will have the following rights:
1)Not to receive automatic calls without human intervention or fax messages for commercial communication purposes, without having given their prior consent to do so
2)Not to receive unwanted calls for commercial communication purposes, unless there is prior consent of the user to receive this type of commercial communication, or unless the communication can be covered by another legal basis under the General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (‘GDPR’).
Full article: https://www.dataguidance.com/news/spain-new-general-telecommunications-law-published
EUROPE
Finland Backlash – Finland’s conservative party picks ministers for new right-wing coalition government including far-right, eurosceptic Finns Party :
– Finland’s conservative National Coalition Party, the winner of April’s general election, on Sunday unveiled its picks for key Cabinet posts in the upcoming government that observers say will be the most right-wing in the Nordic country’s recent history.
– Following lengthy talks over seven weeks, NCP announced Friday a deal with three other parties for a governing coalition that includes the far-right, eurosceptic Finns Party, which runs largely on a nationalist and anti-immigration agenda. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/finland-election-government-conservatives-6181afe57b38e016723c4c586933edd2
HEALTH
Don’t Eat Mystery Meat! – A nutritionist reports on how crab sticks (surimi) are made and advises why they shouldn’t be eaten: {Translation, summary}
– Crab sticks are one of the ingredients that tend to be eaten without really knowing what kind of food is in it. In essence, we already see with the naked eye that it is processed. It stands out for a white and red colour that wants to imitate those of the crab, but with the naked eye we see that they are not natural.
– Mónica Barreal is the specialist who has analysed its composition, as she has discovered: “they are made with a paste that is surimi, which does not contain crab and does contain fish trash”. To give it colour, paprika is added, although in essence its composition is: “It has pieces of fish, egg protein, vegetable oils such as coconut. With all this the dough is made”.
– Despite this composition, the nutritionist’s response is: “There is nothing healthy here,” a radical statement that leads us to rethink what we put in the salad. A canned fish, such as sardines or anchovies can be better health allies.
Surimi may be fine for some occasions, but its regular consumption is not good. Source, Spanish: https://okdiario.com/curiosidades/peligroso-aviso-experta-sobre-este-alimento-aqui-no-hay-nada-salud-11065064
SPORTS
F1 News- Max Verstappen Wins Canadian Grand Prix for Sixth Season Victory: Max Verstappen tied the late Ayrton Senna for career victories, and Red Bull won its 100th Formula One race as the Dutchman extended his season-long dominance Sunday at the Canadian Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso returned to the podium with a second-place finish, with Lewis Hamilton completing the top three.
Canadian GP result
1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull
2) Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
3) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
4) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
5) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
6) Sergio Perez, Red Bull
7) Alex Albon, Williams
8) Esteban Ocon, Alpine
9) Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
10) Valtteri Bottas, Alfa Romeo
Full article: https://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12519/12905017/verstappen-wins-in-canada-to-deliver-red-bull-100th-victory
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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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