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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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Birthday Fun at Minigolf La Herradura:
– Are you searching for an exciting, inexpensive way for your child to enjoy their pronoun-of-choice birthday amongst friends and family just 50 metres from the beach in La Herradura? Why not book at Minigolf where the kids can run free over the grounds learning and playing Minigolf, racquet and lawn games, petanca and whatever else you’d like to bring along.
– Pictured are 30 youngins celebrating a nine year-old’s birthday a couple of weekends ago. Booked from four to six in the afternoon, the parents had to drag them home at eight, they were having so much fun (the kids that is). With 1110 square metres to run around in and so much to do there was no staring at phones and iPads, just old-fashioned outdoor play, ruddy cheeks, and a myriad of mischievous rule interpretations in all sports and games played.
– These events are self-catering though tables, chairs, music and of course all equipment is provided for the astounding price of only for six euros per child 12 and under. (The price for teenagers and adults is 8,50€ per person.) As such, you are welcome to bring your own birthday cake, snacks and drinks saving on food costs in the process. There is a small booking fee depending on the amount of time requested for reserving the entire venue as a private party.
– Parties are available morning, noon or night, the grounds are fully lit, any day of the week. Feel free to ring Scott Huston on +34 603 416 632 with any questions you might have and/or booking availability. Your child and the others are sure to have a whale of a time and be well looked after.
– We could not be easier to find. We are just two streets off the beachfront Paseo Andreás Segovia, directly behind the childrens’ playground, the market, Centro de Salud, and post office. For more information and to see a Google map of our location (contact tab), photos, etc, please visit our website: http://www.minigolflh.es
Hope to see you on the special day, Scott/La Herradura
Keeping it Cool
With summer arriving unexpectedly and demanding attention like a rude party guest, I’ve been scrambling to find a way to keep the area playable during daylight hours. I’m gaining on it, the key word here being mist.
Already in place though is the fact that the entire grounds are fully, tastefully lit from the gloaming on. There is a great Chill Out vibe with “music in the air/and lots of lovin’ everywhere,” as Mr. Benson is wont to croon. We are currently open until 9:00pm but beginning in June that will be extended until 10:00 and we’ll take it from there.
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Torrox Primavera Party: Saturday, May 6, from 6pm
La Granja sports complex.
In addition to the usual bus lines, which will be operational until eleven o’clock at night, extra buses will run until 5am. (I could find no more details regarding the late night bus arrangements. -Ed.)
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Competa Spring Festival: Sat, 6 May. From 10pm. Free.
SAU + DJs. Explanada del Pabellon Municipal
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Taste of Malaga at Balcón De Europa (Nerja): 5-7 May
Friday May 5
12:00 p.m. Opening of the fair.
12:15 p.m. Cooking pata negra, with Sergio Paloma, chef of the restaurants Kanema and Pata Negra 57 and paired by Jesús Mª Claros.
1:15 p.m. Get to know, taste and pair our Malaga cheeses. Workshop and paired tasting of local cheeses and wines.
2:00 p.m. It’s time for beer, craft and malagueña: learn how craft beers are made and tasted.
3:00 p.m. Time to enjoy local products! Pause for lunch with the best local gastronomy.
6:30 p.m. Fresh and casual cuisine on the beach: show cooking with the Raw Lounge restaurant.
7:00 p.m. Musical performance: enjoy the best music overlooking the sea.
Saturday May 6
12:00 p.m. Enjoy the colour, flavor and landscape of Málaga: show cooking by Carlos Pardo from Oliva restaurant.
1:00 p.m. Bread and oil, the basis of the Mediterranean diet: tasting and workshop of artisan breads and Málaga EVOOs.
2:00 p.m. From the pig to the walk! Presentation and tasting of local meat sausages.
3:00 p.m. Time to enjoy local products! Pause for lunch with the best local gastronomy.
6:00 p.m. Sea, sound of waves and embers: show cooking by the Paco El Churretero restaurant team.
7:00 p.m. Musical performance: enjoy the best music overlooking the sea.
Sunday May 7
12:00 p.m. International Competition of Popi Ham Cutters. Duel of master ham cutters. Who will be the best?
2:00 p.m. Solidarity dishes for a social good. Enjoy the teachers’ ham for a good cause.
3:00 p.m. Time to enjoy local products! Pause for lunch with the best local gastronomy.
7:00 p.m. Musical performance: enjoy the best music overlooking the sea.
8:00 p.m. Closing of the fair. FB
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Elrow returns to Malaga this summer and launches its ticket pre-sale- without providing many details: Event is Sat, 19 August. So far very few details are known about what this new party will be like, not even a location; what they do say is an XXL stage, another three normal ones, again more than 30,000 people at the event and around 30 artists who will make up their line up.
Reference: https://www.malagahoy.es/la-farola/Elrow-Malaga-preventa-entradas_0_1789922895.html & Video Link
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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.
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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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Malagalingo Spanish School:
In Malagalingo Spanish School in Torrox Costa you can meet new friends and also find:
– Only conversation lessons, no grammar from 7€
– Playful approach and not struggling Group Lessons
– Private lessons adapted to your needs
– INTENSIVE COURSES to increase your level in just one week
All in our BIG OUTDOOR TERRACE
We invite you to your FIRST FREE TRIAL CLASS, without obligation, in all the groups that interest you.
We look forward to seeing you!
Malagalingo Spanish School. Torrox Costa
malagalingo@gmail.com ; + (34) 650 479 493
Facebook: malagalingo ; http://www.malagalingo.com
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Assisted Living Services in the Axarquia Region:
Let Our Family Take Care of Yours
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Palliative Care * Health Monitoring * Hospital Sitting * Respite at home
* Dressing, bathing and daily hygiene
* Assisted Mobility.
* 24 hour live in care.
* 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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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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MOTHER’s DAY SALE 10% OFF !
Grab the golden opportunity to try out the best anti-ageing skincare for dry, sensitive or mature skin. All made from the finest botanical ingredients. Highly effective and long lasting. Click on our website to explore. Wishing you a very happy Mother’s Day.
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
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For Sale: Cement mixer €20, old but working ok.
Must be collected. Alan, Puente Don Manuel.
Tel. 696030426
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For Sale: Lounge Furniture.
– Table 75×45 white with glass top only 9 months old. 55e ono.
– Cabinet with book shelf. 70w 46d 116h. White 99e ono only 9 months old.
– TV Stand Cabinet 180w x40 x47 White. 250e ono. Only 9 months old.
Cabinets from El Faro. Reason for selling, selling apartment.
Tony, Torrox Costa. Watsap + 447792579150
Email: tjparton@hotmail.co.uk
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For Sale: Stihl FS90 Strimmer. The Strimmer comes complete with 100m of Nylon Chord and Harness recently serviced by Mas Motor in Competa. Relocated and now have no use for it. It is located in Competa. €120
John, Competa tel 617979364
Email: johnincompeta@gmail.com
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For Sale: Tiles. 6 square metres of pale grey 30×7.5 wall tiles. Cost 200 euros. Want 100 euros. We are on the road between Puente Don Manuel and Alcaucin. Call Mavis on 626134579
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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)
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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Weekend Trading & Bartering Posts
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Trade: Wanted to exchange, all these items for a reasonable good fountain pen. Six EPNS pieces with 2 spoons + 2 porcelain items made by A&R from the Avis collection + clock (requires a battery, but inexpensive). Contact Richard at Arenas
email: Richard.p.haughton@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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Internet: Can anyone recommend a good company, other than Axartel, for internet please? Vera, Torrox Costa
ozzybaldwin at yahoo dot co dot uk (but unfortunately I have no internet so this won’t connect). Mobile 697293698
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Introducing 41 Club Nerja’s new Chairman:
41Club Nerja members welcomed in new Chairman “Brian Karet”, at their recent AGM. Originally from Leeds, Brian is a retired Doctor, who worked as a GP and in a number of other prominent medical roles before moving permanently to Nerja with his wife Lesley.
Brian thanked outgoing Chairman Peter MacLeod for steering the Club through the challenging COVID years and commented that it was now in a good position and with the strong team around him was hoping to take the Club on to enjoy yet more exciting times.
Are you a past Member or knew about your local Round Table? Did you know that you can continue the same Round Table style fun and fellowship here in the Axarquia and the wider area East of Malaga city?
41 Club Nerja has members from nine different countries and enjoys many exciting activities and gatherings. Private tours in the Caves of Nerja, jeep safaris, sailing trips, cultural and historical tours, friendly informal lunches and bbq’s with friends and family, to mention just a few.
If you like the idea of being a part of this, then come and meet us and see what you think! Simply get in touch in any of the ways detailed below. We’d love to hear from you.
Some of our members live in the area, some visit regularly and some just a few times a year so we have regular activities, but are also a drop in club for some.
Email: steve.ryan.sr56@gmail.com
phone Steve Ryan on 0044 7546 402770
or you can connect with 41 Club Nerja via Facebook or our website
41clubnerja.org
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News & Articles
(Click the link to read the full article)
{ Translations by www.DeepL.com/Translator }
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SPAIN
Podemos proposes 20% tax for the “speculation” of “real estate flipping”, buying and selling apartments in less than 2 years: {Translation, summary}
– Podemos proposes to levy a new tax of 20% of the total purchase price on housing sales transactions that take place before two years have passed since their acquisition and a clear “speculative” purpose is detected.
– The idea of Podemos is, on the one hand, to discourage this practice through the imposition of the new tax and, on the other hand, to increase the collection of public administrations when the ‘flipping’ occurs, thus obtaining more resources to increase the public social housing stock. “If someone wants to speculate, let them do it with diamonds or with shares of technology companies, but not with housing. Houses are to live in, not to speculate and make money,” says the Secretary of Program of Podemos, Pablo Echenique.
– In statements sent to the media, he stresses that “it is enough” that in Spain there are “millions of young people and working families who have problems accessing housing, while others play ‘Monopoly’ with a basic good intended to cover a human right”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-podemos-propone-impuesto-especulacion-flipping-inmobiliario-comprar-vender-pisos-menos-anos-20230504083435.html
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Minister Spokeswoman could be fined between 300 and 3,000 euros for repeatedly violating neutrality before elections: {Translation, summary}
– The sanctioning proceedings that the Central Electoral Board (JEC) has opened against the Government Spokesperson Minister, Isabel Rodriguez, for violating for the third consecutive week her duty of neutrality in the institutional press conferences of Moncloa could end up with a fine of between 300 and 3,000 euros, according to the Electoral Law.
– The JEC explains that it has decided to initiate sanctioning proceedings for the criticisms to the PP in the press conference after the Council of Ministers last week, when she was asked about the reaction of the first opposition party to the exhumation of the remains of José Antonio Primo de Rivera from the Valley of Cuelgamuros.
– The arbitration body recalls that article 50 of the Electoral Law prohibits, from the calling of the elections until they are held, any act organized or financed, directly or indirectly, by the public authorities which contains allusions to the achievements or accomplishments of the administration, in the interest of the duty to maintain the principle of neutrality of the public authorities.
– JEC also urges the removal from the institutional website during the remainder of the electoral period of the statements with which she broke the law, asks her to be extremely diligent to comply in future institutional acts and recalls that “every high official is obliged, during the duration of the electoral period, to be extremely diligent to avoid violating the principle of neutrality”.
– Finally, the JEC questions the allegations made by Isabel Rodriguez that she acted with “will to minimize the impact” of the statements denounced by the PP. The Minister argued that her words were removed from the official website, but the arbitration body found that they were removed this same Wednesday, eight days after making them and five days after the complaint, which concludes that it is “reasonable to estimate that the will to minimize the impact” of her words “has been scarce”.
Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/nacional/noticia-ministra-portavoz-podria-ser-castigada-multa-300-3000-euros-vulnerar-neutralidad-20230504151126.html
MALAGA
The Board only plans to incorporate Riogordo into the Metropolitan Transport Consortium in the short term: {Translation, summary}
– The Junta de Andalucía only plans in the short term to incorporate Riogordo, in Axarquia, in the Metropolitan Transport Consortium of the Malaga Area. Thus, the municipalities of Almáchar, El Borge, Moclinejo, Benamargosa and Vélez-Málaga will have to wait for future updates of the plan.
– Socialist deputy Josele Aguilar insisted that these municipalities have been requesting their inclusion for years without any response to this demand in the present or past legislature. Aguilar has used his speech to emphasize the fact that Almáchar, El Borge, Moclinejo, Benamargosa and Vélez-Málaga meet the requirements to be included in the consortium. For the deputy, it is a decision that has to go beyond criteria or technical and economic issues, since there are reasons of territorial cohesion and social justice if we really want to fight against the demographic challenge and depopulation. Source & Photo Credit, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/la-junta-solo-tiene-previsto-a-corto-plazo-incorporar-a-riogordo-en-el-consorcio-de-transporte-metropolitano/
VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA
The Vélez-Málaga City Council extends the deadline to request the free urban bus travel vouchers:
– Applicants can benefit with 30 trips each. There are different types of bonobús (bus pass).
– The bonobús Joven Gratuito (between 16 and 30 years), apply at the Youth Delegation of the City Council.
– Bonobús Pensionista Gratuito and Bonobús Familia Gratuito (over 65 years old) to be requested at the Community Social Services.
– Free Bonobús Zones of Low Emission for Drivers, request in the different Tenencias de Alcaldía/Offices of Attention to the Citizen (OAC), in schedule from 10.00 to 13.00 hours.
– Vouchers may be used until September 30. In addition, since April 10, a new urban bus line has been launched to reach the Parque Tecnoalimentario and the Trops Industrial Park, with special attention to the arrival and departure times of workers in the area.
– In addition, a new urban bus line has been launched to reach the Parque Tecnoalimentario and Poligono Trops, trying to adapt the schedules to the arrival and departure times of the workers of the companies in these areas. It operates from Monday to Saturday with 5 stops: Torre del Mar Station; Jurado Lorca; Velez-Malaga Station; Trops and Parque Tecnoalimentario.
The link to apply for the bonobús is: https://bonobus.passcreator.com/
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UK
A complete guide to the coronation of Charles III and Camilla:
Find out about the processional routes, the crowns, the six stages of the ceremony and other details of the events to take place this Saturday in London. Full article: https://english.elpais.com/international/2023-05-04/a-complete-guide-to-the-coronation-of-charles-iii-and-camilla.html
TRAVEL NEWS
Europeans Can Soon Travel to US Without Proof of COVID Vaccination: Announcing the news, the White House said on Monday that the requirement to present proof of vaccination would officially get dropped on May 11. The same noted that the requirement will get dropped for all international travellers, not only Europeans, SchengenVisaInfo.com reports. Full article: https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/news/europeans-can-soon-travel-to-us-without-proof-of-covid-vaccination/
TECH
Brave Search cuts ties with Bing to fully break away from Big Tech:
– Privacy-focused search engine Brave Search has announced it has ditched all third-party indexes like Bing and will be exclusively using its own. The move appears to be an effort to stop relying on technology solutions provided by Big Tech.
– “By default, Brave Search users will now receive 100% of results from the Brave Index, giving users fully independent results. As always, our results will preserve user privacy,” Brave said in a blog post announcing the move. Full article: https://reclaimthenet.org/brave-search-cuts-ties-with-bing
SPACE
Impressive peak of the eta Aquarid meteor shower this May 5: {Translation}
– The Aquarid meteor shower, active during April and May, will peak in the pre-dawn hours of May 5. This year it could be particularly impressive with an expected 120-160 meteors per hour, according to NASA.
– Despite the full moon illuminating the sky and eliminating the faint meteors, the Aquarid meteor shower is among the most intense. In terms of fireball production, NASA camera data ranks it number 6 among meteor showers. These bright fireballs are caused by the Earth encountering a dense stream of debris from Halley’s Comet, much of which was ejected more than 3,000 years ago. Moving at 238,000 kilometers per hour, some of these fireballs leave glowing “trains” in their wake that last from several seconds to minutes.
– The Aquarid meteor shower can be seen in both the northern and southern hemispheres, with higher rates of visibility for observers in the southern hemisphere. This is due to the location of the event in the constellation Aquarius. Meteors will be visible after midnight, but peak hours are from 3 to 4 a.m. until dawn. Regardless of geographic location, an area without light pollution is advisable for best viewing. Pic looks way better if you click on it. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/ciencia/astronomia/noticia-impresionante-pico-lluvia-estrellas-eta-acuaridas-mayo-20230504122504.html
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Flower Moon 2023- You Can’t Miss This Week’s Stunning Full Moon and Eclipse:
– Many North American full Moon names were published decades ago in guides like The Old Farmer’s Almanac. Each full Moon has multiple names since different Native American and colonial groups who came up with them were influenced by a variety of environments and traditions.
– Flower Moon is the Algonquin name given to May’s full Moon. It’s a clear reference to the blooming flowers that are a common and reliable sight during this time of year in North America and many other parts of the world.
– It’s the heart of springtime in the Northern Hemisphere, and this month’s full Moon name bears a clear homage to the season. Called the Flower Moon, it will be at its biggest and brightest on May 5. And if you’re in the right place, you’ll be able to catch a lunar eclipse on the same night, though it’ll take some careful observation to see it.
– Here’s everything you need to know about the Flower Moon, and how to watch the eclipse. Full article: https://www.inverse.com/science/may-2023-flower-moon-how-to-watch
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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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Nerja and Almuñécar Anglican Church:
We are part of the Church of England in Spain.
Everyone is welcome to our Sunday services in English which begin at 12:00 noon in San Miguel, Plaza Andalucia, Nerja. Please note, this not the large white church near the Balcon de Europa, El Salvador. It is situated some 10 minutes walk away, just off the main road that runs through the town.
We aspire to be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to all people seeking faith and friendship.
Please contact Father Nigel to enquire about baptisms, marriage blessings and funerals.
If you can’t get to church on Sunday, we gather on Zoom for a communion service at 09:30 CET on Wednesday mornings and a Compline service at 18:00 CET on Thursdays.
To receive details of how you can join our online services or to contact Father Nigel, please refer to our website. You can also find us on Facebook.
We look forward to welcoming you and being of service.
Website https://www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk/
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Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar, Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. Tel: 952 543 334
Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Church Services:
-Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar Catholic Mass in English. Every Saturday at 17.00. Tel: 952 543 334.
-St Barnabas IERE (Anglican) Torre del Mar, Morning prayer 1st Sunday, Holy Communion 2nd, 3rd and 4th at 11am. Tel: 657286284
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