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Tourist Day- Nerja: Fri 29 Sep.
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Real Feria de San Miguel de Vélez-Málaga 2023: The Livestock Fair will be held on 29th and 30th September and 1st October at Santo Chiquito Esplanade.
– Friday 29 and Saturday 30 Sep from 09:00h to 20:00h.
– Sunday 1 Oct from 09:00h to 18:00h. Video Link
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Magnet Man: Plays live Sat, 30 Sep, 11pm
La Cochera La Herradura, Paseo Andres Segovia 45. Tel. 644325379
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Feria de Torrox 4-8 Oct, Music Lineup:
4/10: Laura Gallego 23:30
5/10: Rebujitos 23:15
6/10: Bombai 23:15
7/10: Funambulista 23:30
8/10 Maria del Monte 23:30
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7th edition of the Frigiliana Art Route: 6-8 Oct, 2023
A tour of 30 locations scattered throughout the town and 57 artists from 15 different nationalities. Complementary activities:
-Painting Workshop with the guest artist in the location 27 the 7th and 8th of October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
-Live session silk painting in Location n.21, the 6th and 7th from 6pm to 7pm and Sunday from 12:30 to 1:30pm.
-Japanese Shodo Calligraphy and Sumie painting demo in Location n.22. October the 6th, 7th and 8th: at 11am Sumie painting demo live; at 6pm Japanese Shodo calligraphy and from 12pm to 2pm and 7pm to 8pm your name in Shodo calligraphy.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Info: rutadelartefrigiliana@gmail.com ; phone: 645818089
@rutadelartefrigiliana
Organized by Maribel and Brendon in collaboration with the Frigiliana Town Hall. Video Link
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For Sale: 2x empty light weight gas bottles
10€ each. Can deliver locally. Jean. Vinuela.
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Wanted: 2 seater sofa bed. Does anybody have a small sofa bed in good condition? Contact Elaine, Torrox.
Email: ms.elainesmith@btinternet.com
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EU
The EU bans new gas boiler water heaters in 2026 and recommends replacing them with heat pump water heaters: {Translation}
– The recently enacted EU Energy Efficiency Directive, published on 20 September in the EU’s Official Journal, puts in place new energy regulations that member countries must integrate into their national legislation within two years. One of the key elements of this directive is the phasing out of gas boilers, with heat pumps being the suggested alternative.
– The main aim of this new regulatory framework is to achieve 11.7% savings in final and primary energy consumption by 2030, taking the 2020 scenario as a reference. To meet this ambitious objective, cumulative annual energy savings targets have been established for each member state.
– In terms of practical implications, this directive will ban the installation of gas boilers in new dwellings from January 2026. However, certain exemptions are provided for intensive industries, which will be able to continue using gas boilers until 31 December 2030.
– Heat pumps are presented as the preferred solution to replace gas boilers. These efficient and eco-friendly systems transfer energy from the environment to the indoor heating system, significantly reducing electricity consumption. The electricity in these systems is mainly used to drive the compressor and other components of the system. There are several types of heat pumps on the market, such as the air-to-water system, which can cost up to 10,000 euros; the air-to-air system, with prices ranging from 2,000 to 8,000 euros; and the geothermal system, which can cost up to 20,000 euros. The purpose of promoting these alternatives is to boost energy efficiency and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in heating and cooling. Source, Spanish: https://andaluciainformacion.es/andalucia/1363937/la-ue-obliga-a-eliminar-las-calderas-de-gas-y-sustituirlas-por-bombas-de-calor/
{Note: Heat pump water heaters must be installed in locations that can comfortably remain between 4C and 32C year-round or they will not operate efficiently or at all. If you use a lot of hot water in your house, you will need a heat pump with a large capacity tank…no more ‘shoebox on the wall’ gas water heaters that heat water on demand. Heat pump water heaters also heat the water in the tank slowly, so if you run out of hot water, it can take hours before more is available. There are hybrid models, with electric heat boost function, but these will be less efficient and have a higher purchase price. The EU has not specifically addressed the use of hybrid water heaters to my knowledge. The expected life of a heat pump water heater is 13 years – Ed. Refs:
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/heat-pump-water-heaters/ &
https://www.forbes.com/home-improvement/plumbing/heat-pump-water-heaters/ }
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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 Services.: 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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