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Follow the 1 meter rule! As I saw Saturday in a Torrox Costa tobacco shop, many businesses that do remain open will be enforcing a manditory minimum distance of 1 to 1.5 meters between all individuals. Stores may limit the number of customers allowed in at one time, forcing you to wait in line outside, maintaining the 1 meter rule.
Those with dogs are to be allowed to walk them if they maintain basic social distancing rules such as maintaining a safe distance between other dogwalkers, according to http://www.thelocal.es. However, with parks and beaches closed, city dwellers will be limited to sidewalk strolls.
From the local news, updated Sunday 1AM:
surinenglish.com: Andalusian government orders closure of bars, restaurants and non-essential businesses. President of the Junta de Andalucía, Juanma Moreno, raised the Emergency Level in the region from 1 to 2 on Saturday.
Only supermarkets and food stores, pharmacies, petrol stations and emergency clinics will be allowed to remain open.
The closure of all beaches along the Andalusian coastline is also among the measures.
This is the first time that Emergency Level 2 has been activated in the region. Full article: http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202003/14/andalusian-government-orders-closure-20200314201317.html
thelocal.es Coronavirus: What you can and can’t do during Spain’s state of alert. Spain is on lockdown. Everything except supermarkets and pharmacies is closed and from Monday people will not be allowed to leave their homes except to get supplies or for exceptional reasons. Everyone in Spain, regardless of the region, will be expected to stay within their homes and police will be given the powers to stop and question people found outside and in vehicles using public roads. Public transport will not be shut down entirely, although it will be reduced by fifty percent. People will only be allowed on the streets and to circulate in private cars under the following circumstances: To buy essentials from supermarkets or pharmacies
Strict measures will be in place at shops to prevent crowding and ensure that consumers and employees remain at least one metre apart from each other to reduce the risk of contagion. To go to work To return to your primary place of residence To visit needy relatives or vulnerable people To visit the doctor or hospital
Phone ahead to check the appointment is still happening as non-essential treatment at hospitals has in most cases been postponed. If you have symptoms of the coronavirus stay home in quarantine and if the symptoms become severe then contact your regional hotline. To visit financial institutions
We are assuming this is to visit a cash point only. Due to force majeure, an unspecified activity that can be justified as a valid reason. Can I socialize with my friends?
Um no, the whole point is that people need to stay home and socially distance to try and slow down spread of COVID-19. All bars, restaurants, cultural spaces have been shut down across Spain and you’ll be stopped if you are spotted sitting in a park chatting with friends. How long will this last?
The state of alert will be in place for 15 days but could be extended with permission of Spain’s parliament. Should I be stockpiling?
Authorities insist there is no need to stockpile beyond buying enough to last the household for a week at a time, because the supplies are not threatened. Police stops
Spain’s police forces have the power to stop vehicles on public roads to check their purpose of being there and adds that drivers will be able to refuel at service stations. But those with dogs are to be allowed to walk them if they maintain basic socialdistancing rules such as maintaining a safe distance between other dogwalkers. https://www.thelocal.es/20200314/coronavirus-what-you-can-and-cant-do-during-spains-state-of-alert
euroweeklynews.com Drastic measures vital to ‘win war against Coronavirus’says Spain’s Prime Minister. As well as the closure of all educational establishments and centres, he confirmed the closure of all public places and spaces, including restaurants, bars, gyms, parks, beaches, museums, etc across the whole of Spain. The ‘drastic’ measures now include severe restrictions on citizen movements, which are limited to buying urgent supplies, such as food or medicines or travel to work for the next 15 days to limit the spread of the virus. “ All journeys, whether by car, foot or public transport can only be for emergency supplies, and not social purposes. Yes you can go to check in on a vulnerable family member, and even walk the dog, but going to have coffee/dinner with friends is not allowed,” he clarified.
He reiterated that the Government will guarantee production and distribution of basic supplies. Establishments permitted to remain open are limited to supermarkets, bakeries, fishmongers, butcher’s shops, greengrocers, pharmacies, petrol stations, tobacconists and newspaper kiosks. All other commercial and public establishments will remain closed, he confirmed. Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/14/breaking-news-drastic-measures-vital-to-win-war-against-coronavirus-says-spains-prime-minister/
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Brexit Hotline
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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
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
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Lux Mundi, Torre del Mar and Fuengirola temporary closure of both Centres Press Release:
Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, Torre del Mar. Avda. Moscatel 1”I”, (Jardines Viña Malága/Antigua Casa de la Viña), Torre del Mar, 29740. For further information please contact the Centre, Torre del Mar Tel.952 543 334 Web site: www.lux-mundi.org.
Lux Mundi Torre del Mar and Fuengirola will temporarily be closing following instructions from the Junta de Andalucia to close centres where people, who are over 60, or in a vulnerable situation because of illnesses, meet. As we are part of this group and after listening to the different opinions of our volunteers, the advice of health authorities, the board of Directors of Lux Mundi formed by the Malaga Dioceses and the Jesuits we will be closing until the scare is over. The Fuengirola Centre will be closed from Monday 16th March and the Torre del Mar Centre from Tuesday 17th March, until further notice.
I am sorry for the inconvenience caused to those who come to the Centres but there are things that are out of our control and cannot change. For the moment the religious services held at both Centres during weekends are going to continue until further notice.
We will still be available on the telephone and to help those who need us during these difficult times.
We look forward to reopening our doors as soon as possible.
Cinema In English: I´m afraid that there won´t be any in the near future. Both the Cinesur in El Ingenio and Yelmo Rincon are closing because of the Coronavirus. Inevitable, I suppose. I´ll let you know when they reopen. Doug. (Thanks Doug, stay safe, -Ed.)
The Torrox Spanish History Group will be meeting on the 7th April, 2020: In April our speaker will be Joan Fallon the well known writer whose talk will focus on what it was like under Franco for woman and is entitled “Franco’s Spain: What Life Was Like for Women. http://www.joanfallon.co.uk/
Joan will be bringing her books along for you to purchase and she will also sign. Joan’s latest books are “The Apothecary” and “The Pirate”, books one and two in The City of Dreams series and are set in 11th century Malaga.
All being well our next coach trip will be to the two Lorca Museums in Fuente Vaqueros where Lorca was born and Valderrubio the farm house where Lorca grew up from the age of seven and afterwards we will then make our way to Santa Fe where the Catholic army waited for the last king of Granada; Abu Abdallah Muhammad XII otherwise known as Boabdil to hand over the keys to Granada.
That trip will be on Tuesday the 5th May, 2020.
We will need to see how the situation developes with respect to the coronavirus outbreak – I will update if there are any changes and if the dates need to be changed – So please watch this space.
The Torrox Spanish History Group meets every first Tuesday of the week at 11am in El Parquesol, El Morche.
You can contact me for more information at patricianerja at hotmail dot com
The Royal British Legion, Los Romanes branch is on the lookout for new members: We meet every Monday, at 12:00 until 14:00, at Tu Punto de Encuentro Asador (commonly known simply as “The Asador”), in Puente de don Manuel. Our branch covers not just Los Romanes but the whole of the area from Torre del Mar to the Zafarraya pass. While raising funds for the RBL we have made some really good friends with whom we socialise and have fun, with quizzes, games, talks, Bingo, and outings.
You do NOT have to have served in the Armed Forces to become a member.
Anyone interested is welcome to just pop in for a chat
OR call our Branch Secretary, Lorraine, on 699 57 38 41
OR our Membership Secretary, Martyn, on 660 24 36 08.
Kitty Harri’s Sculpture Garden – CLOSED this Sunday!!!!
In the interests of everyone’s safety we regret to say that the SCULPTURE GARDEN will be CLOSED to the public this Sunday March 15th.
Visitors converge on the Garden from many parts of Andalucia and Europe so we hope this is prudent!
The next possible Open Sunday will be April 5th but please check with us (or our website) as it is quite possible that the Garden will still be closed.
Limited private visits may be possible but please contact us to discuss.
Nick & Kitty, www.kittyharri.com
Jete, Granada, +34 609 706 210 & +34 639 563 213
ON SALE NOW- May Charity Ball: The Caves Restaurant, Maro. Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
AIC are partnering with the Royal British Legion to bring you this very special Charity Ball and is expected to attract over 100 guests to enjoy a canape reception, a fabulous dinner followed by great live entertainment provided by Ricky Lavazza. There will be a super Charity raffle during the evening with the proceeds being split between the AIC and the Royal British Legion.
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It is expected that the event will be sold out, so please book NOW to avoid being disappointed.
Please Note: As at early March, 60% of all tickets sold!!! FB Link
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Dog walkers wanted: We would welcome more dog walkers at Tail especially people who can walk the bigger dogs. All dogs are harnessed up and you will find our opening hours on our facebook page Tail Torrox. Please note we are not open to walkers on Sundays. Great exercise and the dogs really appreciate walks.
We are located opposite side of the road to Lidl nearer the pueblo. www.tailtorrox.es
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Coronavirus crisis update: -Spain to declare ‘state of alarm’: The measure means that the government will have the power to restrict movement of citizens for up to two weeks. http://www.surinenglish.com/national/202003/13/coronavirus-crisis-spain-declare-20200313150725.html -Article 116 of the Spanish Constitution describes three legal categories for emergency situations: state of alarm, state of emergency and state of siege (in Spanish: estado de alarma, estado de excepción and estado de sitio). The measures that are included under a state of alarm in Spain include: limiting the circulation or the presence of persons or vehicles at certain times and in certain places; the temporary requisition of any kind of asset; the intervention of, and transitory occupation of, industries, factories, workshops, operations or commercial premises of any kind, with the exception of private households; the limiting or rationing of the use of services or the consumption of essential items; and the issuing of necessary orders in order to ensure supply to markets and the functioning of services in production centers for essential products. https://english.elpais.com/politics/2020-03-13/spanish-government-declares-state-of-alarm-in-bid-to-combat-coronavirus-spread.html -The number of confirmed cases and deaths from the coronavirus pandemic continues to increase in Italy:Another 250 deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours, so the total now stands at 1,266, according to the latest official balance sheet released this Friday by the head of Civil Protection, Angelo Borrelli. In total, so far 17,660 cases have been confirmed across the country, about 10,000 of them in Lombardy alone, of which 1,439 have already been recovered from Covid-19. In the past 24 hours, according to Borrelli, there have been 2,116 new positive cases across the country. Currently, there are just over 7,400 people admitted, another 1,323 are in intensive care, while some 6,200 are in isolation at home. Source (Spanish)- https://www.larazon.es/internacional/20200313/jxatu2f5bnadvoccmj32uzqbhe.html
Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
Whether you live in, or are visiting the Nerja area,we would be delighted to welcome you to the Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea/coffee & biscuits, why not come along not only to praise God, but to meet and make new friends every Sunday at 10.30am.
Prayer meetings on Wednesdays at 11.00am
Facebook: https://fb.me/FOJCTK
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/CN8qXQJUfms
Bible Verse: John 3:3
Free App: https://www.bible.com/app
Cornerstone International Church
Services on Sunday mornings at 11:30 am. Bible based, Non-Denominational Christian Church in Torre del Mar area of Malaga, Spain. A culturally diverse family of believers in Jesus Christ.
Cornerstone International Church, C/Solera 2, Local 2, 29740 Torre del Mar.
Whatsapp: +34.634540519 www.CornerstoneInternationalChurch.com
Puente Christian Fellowship
Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national Bible-believing community of Christians who meet in the church’s meeting room each Sunday at 11 am to worship the Lord. The church hall is underneath Maroma Immobilaria, Puente Don Manuel Cruce de Periana – 29713.
The location and directions of how to find us are on our
website: https://evangelicalchurchelpuente.com
Welcome to the services of the Anglican Parish of Nerja and Almuñécar:
Our parish seeks to serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of the mainly English-speaking community in Nerja, Almuñécar, and surrounding area. It is our commitment to draw them into a closer relationship with God and his church. We are kindly offered the use of local Roman Catholic churches. Sunday Eucharist Services Almuñécar
9.30 am – Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (The Fishermen’s Chapel). This small chapel is situated towards the western end of the beach and set back near the Chinasol Hotel and seafront. There is a Eucharist every Sunday from November through to March, and there is a Eucharist service on every alternative Sunday (1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in April, May, September and October). There are no services during the hot summer months of June, July and August. Nerja
12.00 noon – Iglesia de San Miguel, Plaza Andalucía. There is a Eucharist service at this time throughout the year. The church is within easy walking distance of the first large roundabout as you drive into town from the Malaga direction, by the bus station.
All further information regarding the parish and the weekly services is to be found on our website – www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk
If you wish to contact us directly, the e-mail is; cofenerja@gmail.com
The Revd Nigel Thomas, Priest in Charge
Competa Church Service in English – April:
The April celebration of Holy Communion in English will be on Easter Day, Sunday the 12th of April, at 5.30 p.m. in the Parish Church, Plaza Almijara.
Thanks as always to Father Liviu and to Bishop Jesús of Málaga for permission to use this beautiful church.
There will not be the usual service on the first Sunday of April.
Services are held every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre in Torre del Mar.
Any enquiries to the Rector on 952 03 04 61.
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Brexit Hotline
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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
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
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Kitty Harri’s Sculpture Garden – CLOSED this Sunday!!!!
In the interests of everyone’s safety we regret to say that the SCULPTURE GARDEN will be CLOSED to the public this Sunday March 15th.
Visitors converge on the Garden from many parts of Andalucia and Europe so we hope this is prudent!
The next possible Open Sunday will be April 5th but please check with us (or our website) as it is quite possible that the Garden will still be closed.
Limited private visits may be possible but please contact us to discuss.
Nick & Kitty, www.kittyharri.com
Jete, Granada, +34 609 706 210 & +34 639 563 213
New Hiking Route in the Velez-Malaga: Velez-Malaga’s sports department has organized a new hiking route, which will encompass 16.5km of uneven terrain, through the Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park. The hike is expected to begin on March 22 at 7:30am from the Mercado Municipal in Velez-Malaga, or at 7:40am from the Dia supermarket in Torre del Mar.
The route is of medium-to-high difficulty and will approximately take five hours to complete. To take part in the route you must book your place via the website deportes.velezmalaga.es and registration costs €10. You must also be in good shape to participate. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/11/new-hiking-route-in-the-velez-malagas-sierra-in-spain/
Cinema In English – March 13th to 19th
Cinesur – Velez Malaga El Ingenio https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/el-ingenio -Onward – Dir. Dan Scanlon. With Tom Holland, Chris Pratt. Sat/Sun 12:00; Mon/Tue 17:00, 19:15. -The Invisible Man – Dir. Leigh Whannell. With Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen. Tue 18:35. -For opera lovers, there will be a screening of Beethoven´s Fidelio from the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. This will be on Tuesday 17th at 20:15. As this will be a live screening, it will be worth checking that the performance does indeed go ahead (in these uncertain Coronavirus times). -For those in the West of the region, Tuesday is VOSE day at Yelmo – Rincon De La Victoria (https://www.yelmocines.es/cartelera/malaga/rincon-de-la-victoria). On the 17th they will be screening Onward (20:15), The Gentlemen (19:30), and The Invisible Man (21:30).(Thank you Doug, -Ed.)
Bar Atila’s 1st outside afternoon gig: Share an afternoon with the fantastic Rolling Stones tribute ‘The Honky Tonk Cats’ starting at 2.00pm on Saturday 21st March. Reserve your place now. Puente don Manuel. FB Link
Contact Frank at Bar Atila to reserve a table.
atilabarpuente@gmail.com ; 663 393 987 (WhatsApp)
St Patrick’s Day celebrations: Saturday March 14 organised by the Irish Association of Spain in Benalmadena. Starting at 12.30am with a short procession from the Arroyo de la Miel Renfe station to the Plaza de la Mezquita, just 300 metres away. More info at: http://www.irishassociationspain.com/
One For The Kids- Rock en Familia: Is dedicated to bringing rock music to children but in a manner which they will enjoy and parents will be happy with. On Saturday March 14 at 6pm, families can enjoy EiSi/DiSi and their “Highway to Party” Tour 2020 allowing youngsters to discover AC/DC at the Felipe VI Auditorium in Estepona with tickets costing €15 online.
The show is performed by a live band with professional musicians who perform songs from the repertoire of the different stages of AC/DC with spectacular lights, choreography, scenery, costumes, special effects and many surprises. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/05/rock-for-all-the-family-on-the-costa-del-sol-spain/
From Bach to Piazzolla: Fri 13 March 7pm. Casa de la Cultura, Almunecar. €15 door, €13 adv. Info 958 838 862 & 676 929 479
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Contact: Malcolm Butcher. Tel: +34 652970608 (Spain) Competa
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Greek restaurant in Torrox Costa!: Greek House. 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 specialties. Our opening time is from 18:00, Tuesday thru Sunday. Monday closed. Also, you can enjoy our specialties in lunch time, between 13.00-15.00, by reservation only, on telephone number 642585049. 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. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/
Malagalingo Language School: FREE SPANISH CINEMA SERIES (short films) in Malagalingo, Torrox Costa, every Thursday at 4 p.m., starting on February 27.
At the end of the short film we will also have a little chat in spanish to comment on the film and practice a little Spanish language
You are all invited to attend every Thursday (until full capacity)
You can also know more news in our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/malagalingo/
We are in Torrox Costa, just opposite Mercadona and BBVA, in the main entrance door that is between MAPFRE and ÓPTICA SALTO, in the first floor.
Our School is located one step away from Hotel Iberostar, so it has a very simple and free parking always available on the esplanade right next to the hotel. You also can find us on google maps as MALAGALINGO https://maps.app.goo.gl/3hAt8raS4vNBm5Y97
Facebook:malagalingo ; See lessons info on poster below.
Tel./Whats:+ (34) 650 479 493
malagalingo@gmail.com
Casa Magel: Casa Magel Valle De Abdalajis Malaga
We are now taking bookings for spring breaks and summer getaways. -Our ever popular 2 night stay with breakfast and 1 evening 3 course meal for 2 with wine is still available at a cost of 120€ for 2 sharing a double en-suite room. -3 nights stay with breakfast, I evening 3-course meal for 2 with wine and an evening of tapas in a local bar at a cost of 175€ for 2 sharing a double en-suite room.
Our rooms are nicely decorated and furnished and with comfy beds.
We have a large garden and an Andalucian fully fitted kitchen area with BBQ and comfortable outside space for our guests to use. Large pool in season.
There are lots to do in the area, walk the famous Camino Del Rey, visit the beautiful Ardales lakes.
Antequera is a must to visit, a beautiful town with 27 churches, the most for a town in Spain.
The rock formations at El Torcal are an unforgettable sight.
We are close to an organic Bodega where you can have a tour with tapas for 20€ per person or add an extra 15€ per person and finish with 3-course lunch with wine, all in all, a great experience.
The house is lovely, the food is yummy, the hosts are friendly and welcoming and the views and sunsets are amazing
You can book extra nights for 55€ per room.
Looking for that perfect present for that special person, well here it is.
We can provide personalised vouchers, for birthdays, anniversaries or just to treat someone.
Contact Casa Magel at casamagel@yahoo.com
website http://www.casamagel.com or
ring 722879503/ 632298062.
We get booked up quite quickly so don’t miss out on that special date.
Cancellation of all Obedience, Agility & Grooming Activities until further notice: Wendy, Velez Malaga & Alcaucin, 622 257 817
Translator Service Torrox: Can I help you? Notary / Town Hall / Doctor / Hospital Visits / Police / Social Security Issues / Official translation of documents, etc. Any problem can be solved. Patricia Baeza Vargas
baezavargas@hotmail.com / 666.089.558
Torrox (Málaga)
Patricia Baeza Vargas, 666.08.95.58
baezavargas75@gmail.com
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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For Sale: Painting. I have several original paintings for sale in La Casa Restaurant, Torrox Pueblo. This is a 30 x 40 framed oil painting of Tango in Red, 225 euros (or near offer accepted). Margaret R.,
mariordan at aol dot com ; Torrox
For Sale: 7 IKEA Gnedby wall units, color black, perfect for CD’s. Price: €12,50 each or €75 for all 7. Jan, 633661957, Canillas de Aceituno
For Sale: 2x Kettles. -Silvercrest red kettle. Hardly been used. 1.7l Reduced to 9.50€. -Arinsal white kettle, very clean and in very good condition. 1.7l. Reduced to 8.00€.
Mark (Torrox) 617 820 002. Also on whatsapp.
News & Articles
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Worst day on Wall Street since 1987 as virus fears spread: The escalating coronavirus emergency sent the stock market Thursday into its worst slide since the Black Monday crash of 1987. European markets fell 12% in one of their worst days ever, even after the European Central Bank pledged to buy more bonds and offer more help for the economy. The rout came amid a cascade of cancellations and shutdowns across the globe — including Trump’s suspension of most travel to the U.S. from Europe. https://apnews.com/f4dec5de0bcb4d32a1e28ada66e2fc6f
Spain overtakes France to become Europe’s second most Coronavirus-infected country after Italy: With more than 3,142 people in the country testing positive for COVID-19, it has overtaken both France (with around 2,876 cases) and Germany (approximately 2,512 cases), in just a matter of days.
Given the latest drastic measures to control the virus, Spain is now considered to be a high-risk zone for the virus. Practically all the regional governments have taken the Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s advice today, stepping up measures to control the virus, including school and university closures across the country, as well as day centres, and suspending all large group activities, as reported throughout the day. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/13/spain-overtakes-france-to-become-europes-second-most-coronavirus-infected-country-after-italy/
Costa declared special containment zone as it accounts for 70% of Covid-19 cases in Andalucía:Malaga city, the Guadalhorce valley and the Costa del Sol have been declared special containment areas as they account for almost 70 per cent of the cases of coronavirus confirmed in Andalucía.
According to the latest update offered by the regional Ministry of Health and Families, in the province of Malaga there are 77 confirmed cases of Covid-19 (102 across the region). This figure means that during Wednesday evening there were 10 more positive diagnoses in Malaga province, compared to 67 in the morning.
For the protection of the elderly population, specific and preventive measures have been decreed for the area, including the suspension of activities in day stay units and in day centres. Across the whole of Andalucía, the 168 Junta-run ‘active participation centres’ have been closed and it has also been recommended to close the 485 owned by councils and the 90 private centres as preventive measures for the population at greatest risk. http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202003/12/costa-declared-special-containment-20200312000159.html
Beware of ‘Coronavirus Maps’ – It’s a malware infecting PCs to steal passwords: Reason Cybersecurity recently released a threat analysis report detailing a new attack that takes advantage of internet users’ increased craving for information about the novel coronavirus that is wreaking havoc worldwide.
The malware attack specifically aims to target those who are looking for cartographic (images) presentations of the spread of COVID-19 on the Internet, and trickes them to download and run a malicious application that, on its front-end, shows a map loaded from a legit online source but in the background compromises the computer. https://thehackernews.com/2020/03/coronavirus-maps-covid-19.html
Homemade Face masks: I have been told by several readers that the local supply of virus filtering face masks has sold out at many vendors. Here is an alternative. Researchers at Cambridge University tested a wide range of household materials for homemade masks. They tested how well these materials could capture virus-sized particles in comparison to a surgical mask. Not surprisingly, the surgical mask performed best, capturing 97% of the 1-micron bacteria. Yet every single material filtered out at least 50% of particles. The top performers were the vacuum cleaner bag (95%), the tea towel or ‘dish cloth’ (83%), the cotton blend shirt mix (74%), and the 100% cotton shirt (69%). What about double layers you ask? Overall, the double layers didn’t help much. The double-layer pillowcase captured the same amount of particles, and the double-layer shirt captured just 2% more particles. Yet the extra tea cloth layer boosted performance by 14%. That made the tea towel as effective as the surgical mask! Read the details: https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/ If you’d like to see an excellent example of Google Search Censorship in action try this. Do a google search, and a Duckduckgo search, both for “how to make home made virus masks”. Google won’t tell you how to make a mask. Duckduckgo has the first few pages of returns with nothing but websites and videos on how to make homemade masks! Gee, thanks for looking out for us Google…NOT!
Churches / Worship
Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
Whether you live in, or are visiting the Nerja area,we would be delighted to welcome you to the Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea/coffee & biscuits, why not come along not only to praise God, but to meet and make new friends every Sunday at 10.30am.
Prayer meetings on Wednesdays at 11.00am
Facebook: https://fb.me/FOJCTK
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/CN8qXQJUfms
Bible Verse: John 3:3
Free App: https://www.bible.com/app
Cornerstone International Church
Services on Sunday mornings at 11:30 am. Bible based, Non-Denominational Christian Church in Torre del Mar area of Malaga, Spain. A culturally diverse family of believers in Jesus Christ.
Cornerstone International Church, C/Solera 2, Local 2, 29740 Torre del Mar.
Whatsapp: +34.634540519 www.CornerstoneInternationalChurch.com
Puente Christian Fellowship
Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national Bible-believing community of Christians who meet in the church’s meeting room each Sunday at 11 am to worship the Lord. The church hall is underneath Maroma Immobilaria, Puente Don Manuel Cruce de Periana – 29713.
The location and directions of how to find us are on our
website: https://evangelicalchurchelpuente.com
Welcome to the services of the Anglican Parish of Nerja and Almuñécar:
Our parish seeks to serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of the mainly English-speaking community in Nerja, Almuñécar, and surrounding area. It is our commitment to draw them into a closer relationship with God and his church. We are kindly offered the use of local Roman Catholic churches. Sunday Eucharist Services Almuñécar
9.30 am – Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (The Fishermen’s Chapel). This small chapel is situated towards the western end of the beach and set back near the Chinasol Hotel and seafront. There is a Eucharist every Sunday from November through to March, and there is a Eucharist service on every alternative Sunday (1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in April, May, September and October). There are no services during the hot summer months of June, July and August. Nerja
12.00 noon – Iglesia de San Miguel, Plaza Andalucía. There is a Eucharist service at this time throughout the year. The church is within easy walking distance of the first large roundabout as you drive into town from the Malaga direction, by the bus station.
All further information regarding the parish and the weekly services is to be found on our website – www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk
If you wish to contact us directly, the e-mail is; cofenerja@gmail.com
The Revd Nigel Thomas, Priest in Charge
Competa Church Service in English – April:
The April celebration of Holy Communion in English will be on Easter Day, Sunday the 12th of April, at 5.30 p.m. in the Parish Church, Plaza Almijara.
Thanks as always to Father Liviu and to Bishop Jesús of Málaga for permission to use this beautiful church.
There will not be the usual service on the first Sunday of April.
Services are held every Sunday at 11 a.m. in the Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre in Torre del Mar.
Any enquiries to the Rector on 952 03 04 61.
GBP>EUR (last night’s quote, click to enlarge) OUCH!!!
USD>EUR
Brexit Hotline
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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
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
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Upcoming Trips with The Axarquia Social Club:
Join the Axarquia Social Club for FREE and enjoy discounted tickets on special events and excursions! -Saturday March 28th – Nevada Shopping / Granada Day Trip – Tickets are 13€ for members and 16€ for non-members. -Saturday April 25th – Granada Beer Festival – Tickets are 19€ for members and 24€ for non-members. -Friday May 1st – Fuengirola World Fair – Tickets are 10€ for members and 13€ for non-members. -Thursday May 14th – Morocco Day Trip
Enjoy a fun packed day out in Morocco! Sightseeing, three course meal and more…
Coach travel to and from Tarifa Port. A guided tour of Tangier with a tour guide. Panoramic tour of the modern Tangier city. Visit Cape Spartel. Visit the Caves of Hercules. Visit the Sultans Palace. Visit the Craft Assembly. Stop to ride the Camels or take a picture with them…Walk through the Kasbah, the Medina and the souk. A 3-course traditional Moroccan lunch with a live band. Mapfre travel insurance. You will only need spending money for your drinks throughout the day and anything you would like to purchase from Morocco…
Tickets are 88€ for members and 110€ for non-members! We have only 8 tickets left for this trip!
We will be picking up from 5 different stops:
Torrox Park, Torrox Bus Stop, Nerja Bus Stop & La Raqueta in Nerja and a stop in Velez Malaga (TBC).
We will be leaving at 7am in the morning and will be home at around 10/10:30 pm.
Saturday May 30th – Ronda Romantica – Tickets are 15€ for members and 18€ for non-members.
Contact Pj on +34 603 113 931 if you have any questions or if would like to purchase any tickets.
You can join the Axarquia Social Club today for FREE!
Visit this link below and register: http://www.axarquiasocialclub.com/join/
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Berlin Circus in Torrox Costa: 12-15 March. Gran Carpa Junto Hotel Iberostar.
Flashtime Band: Live, Sat. 15 March 4pm.
Free but if you want a table, book it on 952 52 60 52
Restaurante Miguel El Manga, Playa El playazo, sn (dentro del Varadero)
Nerja, Spain 29780
Ghost Riders Band: Sat Mar 14 7pm. Casa Grande, Nerja.
Show and dinner €15, bar tix €5.
Rio Chillar, Nerja 29780
Bookings- bookings@casagrandenerja.com FB Link
U2 Tribute at The Hard Rock Cafe by U2phoria: Tuesday 17 March 6pm .
Hard Rock Cafe Malaga, Paseo del Muelle Uno, 1, 29016 Málaga, +34952059700 FB Link
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Wanted: Gassing a fridge. Hello to all you digame people. Does anyone know of someone who re – gas a fridge? Amanda 634316474 Algarrobo
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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For Sale: Step ladders. Good condition. €8 Algarrobo
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For Sale: Complete fondue set with plates, bowls, forks and burner unit 20 euros, buyer collects. Karen / Nerja
Email: Karencasalta @ m s n . Com
For Sale: Ford Focus, 175,000km, year 1999, typical “campo car” usual knocks, bumps, scratches and some bleached paint. Mechanically sound, just serviced and ITV’d for another year. 250 Euros PLUS buyer pays transfer of documents.
Telephone 634 335 585 (Pat / Puente Don Manuel) area.
For Sale: Brand new Walker only used once 65 euros, Irene, nerja area. More pics on request.
irene472001@yahoo.co.uk
For Sale, 2 items: Baby items. -Hauck baby safety gate with all fittings 15euros -Safety First baby booster seat used twice 8euros
Both in excellent condition. Stevens Algarrobo Costa. Tel. 606146302
Wanted: Same or similar wooden chest of drawers.
Approx 70cm high and 47cm deep. Must be no more than 80cm wide.
We are in the Vinuela area but can travel to collect.
Michael Swann 07891444326
Lost & Found
Sunglasses found: Not sure if Digamextra is read there but we found a pair of sunglasses in Rincon de la Victoria on Wednesday morning.
If the owner sees this please contact Jan / Caleta de Velez
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News & Articles
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Coronavirus In Spain, Update: Spain’s Health Ministry predicts coronavirus epidemic will last between two and five months.
A total of 2,109 infections have been registered in the country so far, with the number of deaths from the Covid-19 disease at 49. Under ideal circumstances, if all of the measures being taken to control the spread of coronavirus work perfectly in Spain, the Health Ministry believes that the Covid-19 epidemic could come to an end in the country in two months. But this outcome is so idyllic that the experts consider it to be highly unlikely. “In the worst case, it could last four or five months,” said Fernando Simón, the director of the Health Ministry’s Coordination Center for Health Alerts and Emergencies. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Simón confirmed the latest number of confirmed infections in Spain at 2,109, and the number of deaths at 49. https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-03-11/spains-health-ministry-predicts-coronavirus-epidemic-will-last-between-two-and-five-months.html
Dispute over ‘illegal’ parking fines in Nerja: The Autonomous Motorhome Platform of Spain (PACA) has officially denounced the Council after receiving more than 50 complaints from mobile home owners who have been served what the group calls ‘illegal’ parking fines.
The fines relate to parking in certain ‘prohibited’ areas or for parking for longer than the maximum stipulated period of time. But PACA President, Jesús Gallardo, argued that the majority of the 100-plus tickets issued, with an average amount of €50, were imposed ‘illegally’, and will be appealed against. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/11/furore-over-illegal-parking-fines-in-nerja/
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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
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
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ON SALE NOW– Sir Tom Jones: Live at the Starlite Festival, Marbs. He will be appearing at the Nagüeles Quarry stage on Thursday July 9. Doors 8pm, show at 10pm. Tix €49 to €163 https://starlitemarbella.com/en/concierto/tom-jones-en/
Seventh edition of the Festival of Sacred Music and Early Music “La Liebre de Marzo” :
One more edition that we present with the same enthusiasm as the first, but with much more responsibility when choosing the orchestras or choral groups that will participate.
The road traveled, with rigor and sobriety, is leading us to be a festival, humble, small, but which is being taken into consideration within the panorama of festivals, cycles and recitals of this musical genre.
After seven years we can look back and analyze and check the evolution of the festival: 8 choirs and 4 orchestral groups representing different musical styles, all with ancient music or religious music, from the most contemporary, to the most distant.
As is traditional in our festival, in programming we will enjoy a vocal and other instrumental section and the repertoire will be composed of ancient music and religious music.
We will begin the festival with the Baroque Orchestra of Malaga that will offer us a program dedicated to one of the great composers of classical music, Wolf Amadeus Mozart, the orchestra will perform one of the great quartets of this composer and will do so with the instruments of the time .
We will continue with the Chamber Choir of the University of Malaga. For us in a pleasure to have the chamber section of the UMA choir, a choir that is standing out for its versatility and its interventions in the different concerts it is performing, the program, entirely sacred, will lead us to the musicality of the centuries before the eighteenth to the most prominent Spanish composers in religious compositions.
-Orquesta Barroca de Málaga “The quartets of W. A. Mozart” March 21st 8’00pm
-Coro de Cámara de la UMA “Sacred Concert” March 28th 8’00pm
Day and hour: March 21st and 28th – 8’00pm
Place: Casa de Cultura “Casa del Apero” – Frigiliana
Address: 12, Cuesta del Apero Street
Price: 15’00€
Booking: 690073871 / ventana.abierta.acp@gmail.com
Web: www.ventana-abierta.es
Phoenix events: The Phoenix club is based in Torre del Mar. April -3rd – Gib €12pp includes drivers tip 08.30 start -10th – Trip to Puente Genil to see the Easter Processions with Guide €24. Holy Week is commonly known as “la Mananta”, presents the processions of biblical figures from the Old and New Testament. These include the Roman Empire, which is noteworthy due to its number, martial nature, beauty of the costumes and original music marches. -17th – Trip to the Botanical Gardens in Torremolinos and to Viveros Guzmans in the afternoon. €15.50pp May -15th May – A visit to Granada City with a 2 hour tour of the Gypsy Quarter €28pp.The Sacromonte district is located on the Valparaiso hill of Granada and borders the north-east side of the Arab El Albaícin district. In the 15th century, a large group of Roma, or the Spanish gypsies (the Gitanos) situated themselves here. They created houses by making cave homes in the hills; the Sacromonte district owes its fame to these houses. In the 15th century, the Valparaiso hill received the status of holy mountain, because people believed the caves in the hill contained the remnants of the city’s patron saint, San Cecilio. The literal meaning of Sacromonte is therefore holy mountain. This population group Gitanos has a long-standing tradition with the flamenco, the typical Spanish dance and music. The Gitanos mixed the traditional Spanish flamenco with Arab belly dancing. Many flamenco shows are still frequently held in the cave homes; these bars are also referred to as tablaos. During the day, the Sacromonte district is often deserted, but at night, the quarter comes to life. Despite the fact that the flamenco shows seem somewhat touristic, a visit to one of the flamenco caves is certain worth while during your visit to Granada. During the day, Sacromonte gives you a stunning view of the city of Granada, such as the Albaicín district and the Alhambra. In the museum there are eleven cave houses, where you will find information about the history, traditions and inhabitants of Sacromonte.
All our trips include the driver’s gratuity of €1. Pick ups in Maro, BP Garage Torrox, Algarrobo, Torre del Mar and the A1 Garden Centre – depending on direction of travel. For more information contact Gail on 951067723, by email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk or check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/thephoenixsocialclub
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Tango Argentino practice: Practical sessions are held every Friday at Millenio fitness studio Nerja from 1200 -1300, cost sharing, EU 2-3.
Ideal for biginners with some experience with or without partners.
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Wanted: Plumber. Does anyone know a Spanish plumber in the area who speaks English?..Tel 665190121. Stuart, Algarrobo Pueblo
Wanted: Dog Care. Our regular dog sitter is unable to help us as he has had to travel home to the UK so we need to find the right person to look after our much loved doggie for daycare and occasional overnight stays. Sadly she does not settle in kennels as she is used to her home comforts and we need to find someone who would treat our dog as one of the family. She is a 6 year old, medium (10.5kg) female Cockapoo who loves her walks and lots of attention. If you think you can help or know someone who can, please contact me.
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For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center -Natural and grey chalk painted & waxed chest of drawers with matching bedside tables. Chest Measurements Width 100cms Depth 47.50cms Height 107cms. Price 165€ Tables Width 57cms Depth 37cms Height 75cms 160€ (the Pair ) -Bamboo /Wicker tallboy with glass tops ( 2 available) Measurements Width 56cns Depth 36cms Height 99cms Price 65€ each Contact/Nerja 672170429 info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com
For Sale: Cepsa Butane Gas Bottles. 2 x 12.5 kg aluminium bottles (EMPTY). Perfect for gas patio heaters, gas barbecues, gas space heaters, gas water heaters ETC. Price 10€ each. Buyer collects; Stuart, Caleta De Velez Mobile; 609592766 email; stuartlincombe@yahoo.co.uk
For Sale: Yorkshire Tea. 4 x 250g loose leaf Yorkshire Tea. 15 euros Algarrobo Costa, J. Stevens Tel. 606146302
Wanted: Ikea TV unit in red to match table and sideboard. Anoreta (Rincón de la Victoria) 687213521 Tom
Wanted: Old Newspapers. TAILS refuge in Torrox are in desperate need again for your newspapers please. If you can drop them off at the shop in EL Faro, or deliver them directly to the kennels, Just a little way up the road on the right from Lidl’s we would be very grateful. Many thanks to you all. Torrox. Sue Fitch. 677322169.
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Pool Services in Torrox Campo?: Can anyone recommend a reliable and affordable pool cleaning company or individual to help us clean our pool in Torrox campo? (If gardening services are also offered, that might be a help.)
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Gates: Any recommendations for a place to buy gates in Torrox/Nerja area ?
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Coronavirus In Spain, Update: -Cases of coronavirus in Malaga province increase to 59. Seventeen new cases were reported in the province of Malaga on Tuesday, while the total for Spain reached 1,600. -Uncontrolled spread of coronavirus in Spain forces an official change of scenario. The central government on Monday recognized that there are outbreaks that are not under control and the containment phase of the virus is now over. Health Minister Illa spoke on Monday evening to announce social-distancing measures in areas with “high transmission” rates.
The health minister has recommended that citizens in Madrid and Álava work from home wherever possible, and avoid meetings. In the rest of Spanish territory, while the ministry insisted that the other outbreaks are under control, there has also been an increase in the recommended precautions. These measures include greater care of seniors, limiting unnecessary journeys, avoiding busy locations in the case of people who suffer chronic illnesses, and self-isolation for anyone who is presenting symptoms.
For those people who do have symptoms, the official advice is that they stay at home, and call the health services who will assess whether tests should be carried out to check for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the Covid-19 disease.
Full story: https://english.elpais.com/society/2020-03-10/the-uncontrolled-spread-of-the-coronavirus-in-spain-forces-a-change-of-scenario.html
Spain’s traffic police now using ‘undetectable’ radars to catch speeding drivers: The new Velolaser radar will make it easier for the traffic police to catch and fine speeding drivers on Spanish roads. They are now already widely used by the Guardia Civil. Thanks to the new laser technology, the margin of error on this radar model has dropped from 7% to 5%, so speeding drivers need to watch out as they will only be able to go 5km over the limit before they are fined – if they get caught, of course. Full story: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/10/spains-traffic-police-now-using-undetectable-radars-to-catch-speeding-drivers/
DoctorLaptop’s Computer News- The Future of Windows is Windows 10X Running On Folding Screen Laptops and Dual Screen Tablets: A Foldable Experience. With smartphones and tablets both having plateaued, every major technology company is focusing on what is next these days. Whether that is completely new type of devices or Augmented / Virtual Reality platforms, these new screens are the talk of the town. It is for this very reason that the next version of Windows will focus on dual-screen and foldable devices first and foremost.
When you launch an app in Windows 10X, it will launch on one side of your device but you will have the ability to have it span both screens. In laptop mode one screen is the display, the other screen is your touchscreen-keyboard.
Windows 10X will only be available on devices that ship with it. The operating system will not be available for purchase, or up for grabs to be downloaded and installed on existing hardware. What this means for reinstalling the operating system, which is a common task in the repair sector, remains to be seen. Microsoft will not push Windows 10X as an update for Windows 10 users.
What this basically means is that if you want to use this new version of Windows, you will have to buy a new device that comes with Windows 10X preinstalled. These devices are on track for arrival in the second half of 2020.
The Microsoft “Surface Neo” is the flagship model here, but other OEMs will also launch their own dual-screen and foldable creations soon after. ASUS, Dell, HP, and Lenovo are all working on their very own machines, powered by Intel hardware and running this sleek new version of Windows.
What’s important to note here is that Microsoft will bring Windows 10X to more than just the new foldable PCs, manufacturers will also be able to ship Windows 10X on traditional laptops and hybrid 2-in-1 devices, as the operating system is capable of running on these types of machines as well.
Full, in depth story: https://www.windowschimp.com/10-things-windows-10x/
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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
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
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Ham Cutting Competition: The Tenth Annual National Ham Cutting Competition will take place in Estepona, this Sunday March 15 from noon until 4pm. Based on previous competitions, thousands of spectators are expected to arrive at the Calle Real to watch the competition, learn how to cut ham and have the chance to taste some of the best ham that is being cut by the competitors.
La Tasca cafetería: Torre del Mar -Axarquia animal quiz: On Wednesday at La Tasca. 3pm. La Tasca cafetería is across from the old Police station. All money raised goes to help the animals. Plus a raffle. Please ring on 640328051 to reserve a table. -Fish and chips every Friday.
Charity Night at the Millenium Cocktail Bar: Fri April 3rd Doors at 7:30pm, €10. Acts- Michael Jackson Tribute by Fredrick Henry, Steve Owen, Rob Sas, Stone Fr3e, Maya and Debra Stacey. Address C/ Jose Orbaneja, Mijas, Andalucia, Spain 29649. Tel. +34 952 93 47 93 FB Link
Bea’s Postamt, Weekly lineup: -Tuesday, Brendan & Alex, Irish Folk -Wednesday, Dix & Tanja, German Music -Friday, DJ Steve’s Disco Night -Saturday, Jam Session with Bernd Bernado
Opens from 7pm. Av Europa BLQ 80 Torrox Costa 29793 FB Link
La Carpinteria Bar, Competa: Saturday 14 March 22.00H – White Lamb FB Link
La Flamenca acoustic concert: Saturday, April 4, 2020 at 10 PM. Terraza Nómadas Centro Hotel, Calle Guerrero 3, 29012 Málaga. Free! FB Link
Seita & Friends Band is sailing this week: Thursday 12 March with a selection of sea-themed songs! Showtime at 19p.m. The band will be joined by the clarinet virtuoso Antti Sarpila. Table reservations: +34 646 111 203. Tickets 8€ in advance, 10€ from the door. Welcome! FB Link Restaurant Kukko, Avda de Los Boliches 4, 29640 Fuengirola
Trapiche Market: Tuesday 09:30-13:30. Los Jardines del Trapiche KM 0.5, Benamargosa Rd , near Velez Malaga. Info- 627 877 164
ZZ Pub Coming Events: -Friday MAR20 Aaron Rux & The Crying Cowboys 11:50 PM -Friday MAR27 Viva Espana Elektrik Dreams – Malaga 9 PM
C/ Tejón y Rodríguez, 6 Málaga, Spain 29008 Tel+34 952 44 15 95 FB Link
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Archgrove Services: A family run light haulage/transport company with bases in Archez, Spain and near Oxford, UK.
We provide a one stop service for all your transport needs and pride ourselves on reliability, flexibility, good communication and a very much ‘can do’ approach. No job is too small and there is always a solution.
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Extensions, retaining walls, driveways, swimming pools, damp problems, roofs, blocked drains
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Care of your dogs: Good morning, dear readers of Digamextra.
We are Silvia and Mario, I await your reservations for the next Holy Week, remember that we take care of your dogs in our house, with much love. We are next to the church, in El Morche de Torrox Costa. They can be contacted by tel: 666-782- 766 or mail: silviacaminante@gmail.com ; Thank you!!
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For Sale: Great deals from The Nerja Household Center -3 small stools covered in new fabric. Measurements diameter 31cms height 45cms Price 20€ each, -Patio table with 2 matching chairs Measurements Diameter 73cms Price 70€ -Nest of tables. https://www.ikea.com/es/en/p/svalsta-nest-of-tables-set-of-2-birch-veneer-80280676/ Price 45€
Contact Jackie/Nerja 672170429
info at nerjahouseholdcentre dot com
For Sale. Folding bike. Activ, designed by Raleigh. 6 speed twist grip shimano gears. Excellent condition, 75 Euros. Telephone 653434811. Location El Morche. Eric. E-mail – eric.cadman@btinternet.com.
For Sale, 3 items: -Designer spotlights, 100 cm wide, € 8- -Everlasting aluminum lanterns for outside €8- for both -Glass and metal coffeetable 140 x 80 x 50, €25-
Bob, Torrox campo.
Email: Bobnolet@gmail.com
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SCAM ALERT FROM THE RED CROSS: The global alarm around the outbreak of the coronavirus is already being exploited by criminals, who take advantage of the situation to enter the homes of “vulnerable” people with the intention of stealing what is inside the homes, or requesting money for fake services.
The argument to gain the trust of the neighbors was to convince them that they were going to undergo the necessary tests to confirm if they had been infected by the virus.
This situation has forced the Red Cross in Álava to warn through its social networks about the bogus of false NGO volunteers They visit homes to perform their coronavirus tests on their victims.
“No, we are not knocking on the doors of the houses to do the coronavirus tests”, explains Red Cross in a tweet, ensuring that their volunteers are not engaged in testing coronavirus at home.
Source (Spanish): https://www.larazon.es/sociedad/20200309/umwuey774jckbi7i47a5det5yq.html
BREAKING NEWS- Italy extends its quarantine to the entire country; PM asks residents to stay at home:
-Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said Monday he will sign a decree that extends the lockdown of the Lombardy region to the entire country as Italy’s COVID-19 death toll continues to rise.
-People throughout the country should not leave their homes other than for work and emergencies, Conte said.
-He added that all public gatherings will be banned and sporting events suspended. https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/09/italy-extends-its-quarantine-to-the-entire-country-pm-asks-residents-to-stay-at-home.html
Cases of coronavirus in Malaga province increase to 42: Fifteen new cases were reported in the province of Malaga on Monday, while the total for Spain reached 1,200; figures for Madrid more than doubled from 202 to 469 in just 24 hours.
Seventeen people with the virus have died in Spain, the majority of them elderly with existing health conditions.
The Spanish Health Ministry has said that the current evolution of the virus in Spain is “as expected” and that so far the official situation is still one of “containment”. http://www.surinenglish.com/local/202003/09/city-council-worker-handball-20200309113838.html
Madrid closes ALL schools for 2 weeks as coronavirus continues spread across Spain: Authorities in Madrid – the regions of Spain with the most confirmed coronavirus cases – have ordered all schools, daycare centres and universities to close for two weeks starting on Wednesday.
The measure, which will see education centers closed for two weeks, will affect more than 1.5 million pupils and students.
The measure, aimed at slowing the spread of the virus, was announced on Monday evening after authorities in the Basque city of Vitoria, which has also seen a big outbreak of the virus, took a similar step. https://www.thelocal.es/20200309/madrid-closes-schools-as-coronavirus-continues-spread-across-spain
Wall Street clobbered as Saudis drive down crude oil prices while virus crisis deepens: Wall Street suffered its biggest one-day loss since the 2008 financial crisis on Monday and recession worries loomed large as tumbling oil prices and ongoing coronavirus fears prompted investor panic.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2,013.76 points, or 7.79%, to 23,851.02, the S&P 500 .SPX lost 225.81 points, or 7.60%, to 2,746.56 and the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC dropped 624.94 points, or 7.29%, to 7,950.68.
Oil prices registered their biggest one-day fall since the 1991 Gulf war, with Brent crude futures LCOc1 closing down 23.88% and front-month WTI falling 25.1%. That sent the S&P Energy index .SPNY sliding 20.1%, its largest one-day drop on record. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-stocks/wall-street-clobbered-as-crude-plummets-virus-crisis-deepens-idUSKBN20W1IF
The Pirate Bay Suffers Extended Downtime: The Pirate Bay’s main domain has been inaccessible to most people for more than two days. There is no official word from the site’s operators, but history shows that the outage is likely being caused by a technical issue. https://torrentfreak.com/the-pirate-bay-suffers-extended-downtime-200309/
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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
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
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Tuesday 17th March St. Patricks Day at KMS Bar- Nerja: 1pm till the last leprechaun falls down! Free Irish stew and Guinness cake while it lasts. Irish music and green beer. Come join us for some St. Paddys day fun. Address is Calle Antonio Millon no 4, Nerja, 29780. Tel +34 974 99 88 82 FB Link
5k walk for the animals round 3: Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 12 PM. El Faro Torre Del Mar, Avenida Antonio Tore Tore, 29740 Torre Del Mar. +34 675 96 94 84
A fun day out for the whole family including the dogs to help raise money and awareness for the animals. Starting point: at the lighthouse in Torre del Mar. See you there! Hosted by A D A Animal Defense. FB Link
Artisan Market of Malaga- Regional Goat Cheese & Local Wines: Sunday March 15. 11am-6pm. Torre del Mar Boardwalk. FB Link
Only Fools Food & Fun- Comedy Theater / Dinner: -Monday 13th April 2020. Saydo Park Hotel, Mollina. Tel: 952 74 04 66 -Tuesday, 14th April 2020, LA SALA Puerto Banus. Tel: 952 81 41 45 -Wed 15th April 2020, LOS ARCOS Bar & Restaurante, Benavista. Tel: 618 25 46 22 -Thurs 16th April 2020. CLUB LA COSTA WORLD, Mijas Costa. Tel: 952 66 99 00 -Friday 17th April 2020. SUNSET BEACH CLUB, Benalmadena. Tel: 952 579 400
The Arts Society Nerja: Has the pleasure to invite you to a lecture on Monet and his Gardens, a fully illustrated lecture by Brian Healey. Tuesday, 10 March at 18.00 at the Centro Cultural, Calle Granada, Nerja. Visitors welcome; €10 www.theartssocietynerja.com
Mamma Mia! “The COSTA Party!”: Tues, 10th March 2020 La Sala, Puerta Banus. Tel: 952 81 41 45
Bookings must be made directly with the venue.
When you enter the restaurant, we really want you to feel as if you’re right in the heart of ABBA-land. We want you to feast on mouth-watering Mediterranean food & drink, while all your favourite ABBA songs are performed by singers mingling with you. Audience participation is inevitable, as we all love ABBA!
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CycleNerja: Bike rental and cycle hire in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana. Free Bike delivery and collection service is available anywhere in Nerja, Torrox & Frigiliana and the inland villages. Professional Carbon Race Bikes, 29er Mountain Bikes & Electric Mountain Bikes. Free delivery subject to a minimum rental value of 90,00 euros. Contact via https://cyclenerja.com/ Contact also located under our banner in the DigameXtra Sponsor’s Section every day.
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.
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With an unrivaled knowledge of the best local materials and suppliers we are able to work to all tastes and budgets.
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For Sale: Casio CTK 496 Keyboard including stand and carry-bag.
61 keys – 5 octaves 75€ Tel: 630520581
Email: swelprado AT yahoo DOT co DOT uk
For Sale: Double bedframe, headboard (140 cm wide X 190 cm long), and 4 under bed storage drawers on wheels. Excellent condition. Phone Valerie @ 652 041 648 or
email at vsheppard7@ gmail.com. Purchaser to collect from La Noria subdivision, Nerja. 85 Euros. Valerie, Frigiliana
For a Donation: Patio doors Free for donation to TAIL animal charity. -One complete set of double glazed patio doors with frame and persiana 282cm wise by 209 high. -4 small patio doors 120cm wide by 169high with runners
FREE FOR DONATION to Torrox Animal International League ( TAIL ) buyer collects, Torrox Costa. Cathy.
cathyws@hotmail.co.uk Tel 664146624
Recommendations
Recommendations wanted, cataract removal: Does anyone have experience of private cataract operations in this area? Tony, Alcaucin
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News & Articles
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UPDATED 9pm Sunday March 8: (Wall St. Journal) ITALY RESTRICTS QUARTER OF POPULATION. Italy Locks Down the Country’s North to Fight Coronavirus. Quarantine bans movement into and out of northern provinces, including Milan, Venice and Parma: A decree from the Italian Prime Minister’s office says people living in Lombardy, where Milan is the capital, and the named provinces in Lombardy’s nearby regions must “absolutely avoid any movement into and out of the areas.”
Italy had confirmed 5,883 coronavirus cases by Saturday, of which 233 people had died. Italy has tried to respond with moderate restrictions, such as banning many public events; before Saturday it had only imposed lockdowns on small areas in the country’s north, with a population of around 50,000. Spain’s Coronavirus death toll jumps to 17 after 7 deaths Sunday. While the Spanish health authority has confirmed that there are now more than 605 people infected with COVID-19 across the country, they stress there is no reason to panic as these numbers are small when compared to the regular annual flu cases and fatalities.
Sources: https://www.wsj.com/articles/italy-plans-large-scale-lockdown-in-countrys-north-to-fight-coronavirus-11583613874 & https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/08/breaking-news-spains-coronavirus-death-toll-jumps-to-17-after-7-deaths-today/
Gloomy Outlook For Summer Entertainment and Tourism: The music scene on Spain’s Costa del Sol is under threat as music agents are struggling to get artists to come to Spain due to coronavirus scares. One well known music agent on the Costa del Sol told the Euro Weekly News how many issues he has: ” I’m calling bands and artists and offering them gigs but they say ”no thanks” at this present time, citing it’s not worth the risk travelling here to Spain.
He went on to explain another pending issue with bookings, ” Whilst I have the problem of getting artists to Spain another issue is that the larger venues are holding back making bookings for the Easter and summer periods as they don’t know what position they will be in…” Spain’s Costa del Sol could suffer this summer with holiday makers numbers predicted to be way down unless there a surge of late bookings; and with the entertainment scene having issues there is less to draw the tourists in. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/08/costa-del-sols-music-scene-under-threat-with-a-shortage-of-artists-coming-to-spain/
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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
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
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Today, March 8th, is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. International Women’s Day (IWD) has occurred for well over a century, with the first IWD gathering in 1911 supported by over a million people. Today, IWD belongs to all groups collectively everywhere. IWD is not country, group or organization specific. https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
Almuñécar Ruta de la Tapa March 6 thru 14th, 2020: Head out on the Almuñécar Ruta de la Tapa and get your tapas passport stamped! You are in for wonderful treats and special tapas made for this event each Spring. Each year the tapas and restaurants change, so keep coming back! You may pick up a “passport” at any of the registered restaurants participating in the event or at any of the tourist office locations. https://almunecarinfo.com/almunecar-ruta-de-la-tapa/
British Comedy: The moment you have all been waiting for! The commencement of the regulation Union Jack poster bullying for the April comedy shows!
Because we are kind we have decided to offer a secondary early bird price of EUR 17 for Estepona, and retain the ridiculously extra special early bird price of just EUR 12 for Benalmadena -until the END of MARCH!
Links to procure tickets below! FB Link Louie Louie- Estepona – 23rd April https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/92298291675 El Elefante- Benalmadena – 24th April https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/93451609279
Billy Bremner Band at Casa Grande- Nerja: Only bar tickets left: Music around 8.30-9. The highlight of the year at Casa Grande. A legend in the rock industry, Billy played guitar in Rockpile with Dave Edmunds, Nick Lowe and Terry Williams. Then he joined The Pretenders. He has also played with eg. Robert Plant, Johnny Cash, Little Richard, Shakin’ Stevens Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney to name a few. Billy has also worked as a studio musician in Nashville and Los Angeles for a number of years. His songs have been recorded by e.g. Thin Lizzy. After his years in the US he moved to Sweden and was a member of The Refreshments for a number of years. This year he is out on a big tour in Europe, and was in Japan a while ago playing. With him he has no less than Micke Finell and Peder Sundahl from among others, The Refreshments, Dave Edmunds Band and Roadwork. Expect a real rockin’ night! FB Link
Casa Grande- Nerja, Rio Chillar, Nerja 29780. +46 72 449 85 83
5k Animal Charity Walk: This Sunday the 15th of March in Torre del Mar. A fun day out to raise money for the animal charities in the Axarquia and to spread awareness. Check in is at the lighthouse in Torre del Mar from 10:45 until 11:45 and is 5€ per person. The walk will start at 12:00. A fun day out for the whole family including the dogs.
For more information call : 722278992
Crow Black Chicken Spain Tour 2020: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 10:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Location- Louie Louie Rock Estepona, Puerto Deportivo – Av Luis Braille, 29680 Estepona.
Since forming in 2009, Crow Black Chicken have earned back-pats aplenty for their charming Southern sound, most notably after their performance on the BBC Introductory Stage at Glastonbury in 2011. Their debut album Electric Soup, released in June 2012, typifies this positive energy with 13 tracks of tooth-rattling rhythms and bluesy rock’n roll vibes. There’s never been a better time to catch Crow Black Chicken live. €10adv / €13door FB Link
APA Nerja Treasure Trail Benefit Walk: Sunday 15 March, 10:30-13:00. Walk around Nerja and help support the animal charity. FB Link
Mita i Mita Show: Sunday March 8th 13:30. At The White Rose, Fuengirola Port, Fuengirola 29640. Tel +34 653 72 69 08 / +34 653 72 69 08
Flamenca Night at Restaurante Indus: Tuesday March 10 8pm. Singer, guitarist and dancers. Reservations: 631 080 785. Torre del Mar.
Killer Rockets: Play live Friday March 27, 11pm at Cochran’s Irish Bar, Nerja FB Link
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Dentist Services in Torrox Costa: Clinica Europa. Dentist Dr. Mannish is UK trained. Multi-lingual staff. Open M-F 09:30-13:30 and 17:00-20:00, closed weekends. International Center, Block 86, 29793 Torrox Costa (Málaga) http://clinicaeuropa.eu/en/ https://www.facebook.com/clinicaeuropatorrox/
Tentacions la Pepa cafeteria: Torrox Costa BLQ 79 (west side), bar plus newly remodeled enclosed terrace away from the traffic. Plate of the day, 6 to 8 choices from seafood/meat/chicken/rabbit, only €4.50-6.00. Examples: bacalao with sweet red pepper sauce, mixed fried fish, pork tenderloin with choriso-potatoes and egg, chicken fillet with whisky sauce, fried sardines, calamari or anchovies, ajo conjeo (garlic rabbit) plus more on rotating menu. All come with bread and aioli, plus veg or salad or chips. The best deal for a full meal on a budget! Three people can each have a meal and a glass of wine for only a 20 note including tip! Open noon to 10pm. Sundays we close at 7pm. Closed Thursdays. https://www.facebook.com/TentacioneslaPepa/
Open Sundays- Richi’s Pollo Asador, mini-market, fresh bread and cafe in Torrox Costa: Open Sundays all day. Closed Thursdays. Hours 8am – 10pm approx. Rotisserie chicken, burgers and many dishes for take-away or meals. Need to feed a crowd on short notice? Come get a roast chicken, a few assorted family sized “racions” and a few loaves of fresh bread. No cooking, easy cleanup. Fresh local produce, baked goods, dried fruits, deli items, sweets and campo eggs in the mini-market. Full menu and tapas plus Menu del Dia. Paella €5/plate on weekends. Tapa & cana €1.50, try the “flaming chorizo on a skewer” tapa for a spicy treat cooked in a ceramic pig mini bbq on the bar. Av Garcia Penalver BLQ 77, Torrox Costa (behind the library). Tel.951 38 90 73 ; FB Link
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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For Sale, 3 items: -4 Badminton racquets, one needs restring, good graphite shafts €30 -Petrol Chainsaw 52cc, little usage and electric blade sharpener € 55 for both -Sound proofing, approx 5 sq metres €10
Geoff, Torrox, 666322732 / 951066068
gailandgeoff@ yahoo dot co dot uk
CBD Oil: The Sativa Grow Shop in Torrox Costa is now stocking a huge variety of legal CBD Oil products: liquid, granules, powders, e-liquids, e-cig carts, beverages, edibles, salves, smokable buds & resin (high CBD, 0% THC Kush, Haze, Morroc Polm, etc.) and more. Near the Movistar Shop at the top of El Faro. We speak English. Tel. 952 531 371;https://www.sativagrowshop.com/
News & Articles
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Italy Plans Large-Scale Lockdown in Country’s North to Fight Coronavirus (Wall St. Journal): The Quarantine, if approved, would ban movement into and out northern provinces, including Milan, Venice and Parma. The government hasn’t yet taken a final decision, but one could come on Saturday night, according to two Italian officials. The quarantine would take effect on Sunday and run until April 3, according to the draft decree. Italy had confirmed 5,883 coronavirus cases by Saturday, of which 233 people had died. The Italian government is planning to lock down 16 million people—more than a quarter of its population, including the region around Milan and 11 provinces in nearby regions—in the most sweeping steps any European country has prepared to take against the coronavirus epidemic.
A draft decree from the Italian Prime Minister’s office, seen by The Wall Street Journal, says people living in Lombardy, where Milan is the capital, and the named provinces in Lombardy’s nearby regions must “absolutely avoid any movement into and out of the areas.” https://www.wsj.com/articles/italy-plans-large-scale-lockdown-in-countrys-north-to-fight-coronavirus-11583613874
Malaga confirms 22 cases of Coronavirus: UPDATED 11:16PM Saturday night.
Malaga has announced its 22nd case of Coronavirus this evening. It’s now reported to be the province with the most amount of COVID-19 cases in Andalucia. The latest case involves a 71-year-old woman who is now in isolation at home, according to Malaga’s health authorities. It is the fourth positive case reported Saturday in Malaga alone. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/07/covid-19-spains-malaga-confirms-22-cases-of-coronavirus/
Churches / Worship
Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
Whether you live in, or are visiting the Nerja area,we would be delighted to welcome you to the Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea/coffee & biscuits, why not come along not only to praise God, but to meet and make new friends every Sunday at 10.30am.
Prayer meetings on Wednesdays at 11.00am
Facebook: https://fb.me/FOJCTK
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/CN8qXQJUfms
Bible Verse: John 3:3
Free App: https://www.bible.com/app
Cornerstone International Church
Services on Sunday mornings at 11:30 am. Bible based, Non-Denominational Christian Church in Torre del Mar area of Malaga, Spain. A culturally diverse family of believers in Jesus Christ.
Cornerstone International Church, C/Solera 2, Local 2, 29740 Torre del Mar.
Whatsapp: +34.634540519 www.CornerstoneInternationalChurch.com
Puente Christian Fellowship
Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national Bible-believing community of Christians who meet in the church’s meeting room each Sunday at 11 am to worship the Lord. The church hall is underneath Maroma Immobilaria, Puente Don Manuel Cruce de Periana – 29713.
The location and directions of how to find us are on our
website: https://evangelicalchurchelpuente.com
Welcome to the services of the Anglican Parish of Nerja and Almuñécar:
Our parish seeks to serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of the mainly English-speaking community in Nerja, Almuñécar, and surrounding area. It is our commitment to draw them into a closer relationship with God and his church. We are kindly offered the use of local Roman Catholic churches. Sunday Eucharist Services Almuñécar
9.30 am – Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (The Fishermen’s Chapel). This small chapel is situated towards the western end of the beach and set back near the Chinasol Hotel and seafront. There is a Eucharist every Sunday from November through to March, and there is a Eucharist service on every alternative Sunday (1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in April, May, September and October). There are no services during the hot summer months of June, July and August. Nerja
12.00 noon – Iglesia de San Miguel, Plaza Andalucía. There is a Eucharist service at this time throughout the year. The church is within easy walking distance of the first large roundabout as you drive into town from the Malaga direction, by the bus station.
All further information regarding the parish and the weekly services is to be found on our website – www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk
If you wish to contact us directly, the e-mail is; cofenerja@gmail.com
The Revd Nigel Thomas, Priest in Charge
Competa Church Services in English 2020:
The monthly Communion Service in English will continue to be celebrated on the First Sunday of each month, at 5.30 p.m. in the Parish Church, Plaza Almijara, Cómpeta, by kind permission of Father Liviu and of the Diocese of Málaga.
The next English-language Communion service at the Parish Church, Cómpeta, Plaza Almijara, will be at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday March the 1st.
Enquiries 95 203 04 61
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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
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
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Monday, March 9 will be the second supermoon of this year and the last full moon of winter in the northern hemisphere, summer in the south: The term “supermoon” was coined just a few decades ago. It refers to the perception we have of diameter and brightness of the full moon from Earth, with respect to apogee, the maximum distance at which this satellite is from our planet. During what is popularly known as “supermoons,” the apparent diameter of the Moon can increase up to 14% and its brightness up to 30%. Read more at: https://spainsnews.com/the-march-supermoon-dismiss-winter-la-provincia/
All Woman Bluesers feat. Mama Paula: Sunday, March 8, 2020 at 8 PM
Blues and Soul at its very best from the only all woman band in Spain. Not to be missed. Now featuring CARMAN SISTERSOUL on keyboards! La Cochera Cabaret, Avenida de los Guindos 19, 29004 Málaga Tel 952246668
ON SALE NOW- May Charity Ball: The Caves Restaurant, Maro. Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM
AIC are partnering with the Royal British Legion to bring you this very special Charity Ball and is expected to attract over 100 guests to enjoy a canape reception, a fabulous dinner followed by great live entertainment provided by Ricky Lavazza. There will be a super Charity raffle during the evening with the proceeds being split between the AIC and the Royal British Legion.
Click Here for More Info – https://tinyurl.com/vq7lq2d
It is expected that the event will be sold out, so please book NOW to avoid being disappointed.
Please Note: As at early March, 60% of all tickets sold!!! FB Link
Live Music At The Malibu: Anabela performs Sat March 7th 10pm.
Calle Malaga 13, Nerja. +34 951 51 65 83
St. Patricks Day: At the kiosk in Los Romanes. Sat 14 March starts at 5pm. Jam session with Mario & Friends. Guiness stew tapas!
Willie & The Inmates: Saturday 7th March, 9pm. Bar Los Amigos, Torrox. €15 with set meal, €7/€9 standing ticket without meal. http://www.losamigostorrox.club/
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Tony Roam Removals Departure and Arrival Dates:
Celebrating 15 years Removals To & Fro Spain / UK Spain
Scheduled and unscheduled all year every month on time.
We also offer a door to door at dates and times you choose. Next Scheduled Trip CURRENTLY EVERY TWO WEEKS TO AND FRO
Removals & light haulage company that have scheduled and dedicated trips all year from UK to Torrox and back at Scheduled approximately the same time every month.
Full or part loads undertaken.
Full loads 20 cubic meters up to 2.5 tonne.
Full 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 South Wales in UK and have vans going back and forth UK to Spain to UK by way of Santander / Portsmouth / Plymouth Ferry.
Also if you have small or large items that you might like to purchase off internet sites ie Amazon, furniture world, eBay etc. and have them delivered to our depot in the Uk collection or delivery can then be made here around Torrox area.
For more information and prices please visit our website www.euroam.co.uk
email ; tonyroam@btconnect.com or email ; euroam@btconnect.com
Tel Spain 0034636393542 – UK 00447973362003.
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English Nurse Care Team: Personal Home Care and Nurse Support
Trained, Police Checked and Fully insured Home Care Support Team.
From “ a bit of shopping …to 24 hour care “
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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For Sale, 3 disability items: -Mobility scooter 2014 Tiempo Rapid Suspension travel. Good condition, very little useage. For passenger up to 135kg. Extra batteries, 2 chargers, handbook. €295 -Mobile food trolley, 2 removable shelves and Zimmer frame €30 for both -Light weight folding wheelchair, carrier bag, slightly damaged but still useable hence €25 Geoff, Torrox, 666322732 / 951066068 gailandgeoff@yahoo.co.uk
For Sale, 2 items: -Wardrobe unit, splits into three parts for transport, total width 220cms, total height 185 cms, total depth 52 cms, each wardrobe section 79cms wide and middle section 62cms wide. 50 euros. Buyer collects. -Double bed frame, base, legs, foot board, head board plus mattress 135cms x 190cms. €25 Buyer collects. Anita / Torrox 636777328 email: anitamanolo@yahoo.es
For Sale: Timber furniture set. Two bedside tables, 50cm H. x 45cm W. x 38cm D. ; One four draw chest, 93cm H. x 55cm W. x 45cm D. ; Almost new condition. 350Euros the set, 3 items. Viewing at Nerja by appointment email Val/George valblick @ hotmail. com
For Sale, job lot: Various gold colour door handles, some with locking facility, some for wardrobes, job lot 30euros. Cathy, Torrox Costa Tel 664136624 cathyws@hotmail.co.uk
SOLD: Beo 9000 CD Radio/Tuner. Jan / Canillas de Aceituno mareljb aT live dOt nl
Recommendations
Bill Bailey Show:Thanks to Naythan and Digamextra, we heard about Bill Bailey’s show in Torremolinos. It was absolutely smashing! Lots of fresh material, improv, crowd banter and some of his classic bangers, put together into an all round great show. There were minor technical glitches, but even those Bill managed to turn into big laughs with his quick wit. We had a truly delightful evening and, if crowd reaction is anything to go by, so did everyone else in attendance. Here’s hoping this rockstar of comedy visits our humble neck of the woods again on his next tour!
Jan & Sue in Torrox Campo, mityorn @ gmail . com
Optician: As many of us, I have poor eyesight and I need to see an optician to get new lenses. I live in Competa, but I would appreciate a recommendation for Torre del Mar. Please either call me: Paul at 634351754 or email: puchkauzon1@gmail.com
Thank you in advance, Paul from Competa
English Speaking Humanist Lay Preacher: Can anyone advise me of an English Speaking Humanist Lay Preacher in the Velez Malaga / Torre del Mar area?
Thank you in anticipation. Sancia, Arenas Campo
sanciadanks @ yahoo . co . uk
Whatsap 634 311 746
News & Articles
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Virgin Media Data Leak Exposes Details of 900,000 Customers: If you have a Virgin Media account you need to be alert to phishing attack emails, and scam phone calls, where the attacker leverages data from the leak to convince you they are really Virgin employees. Affected customers should be suspicious of phishing emails, which are usually the next step of cybercriminals with such data in hands to trick users into giving away further details like their passwords and banking information.
“We urge people to remain cautious before clicking on an unknown link or giving any details to an unverified or unknown party. Online security advice and help on a range of topics are available on our website,” Virgin Media said.
Though the compromised data doesn’t include any banking or financial data, it is always a good idea to be vigilant and keep a close eye on your bank and payment card statements and report any unusual activity to your respective bank.
For more information regarding the security incident, Virgin Media customers can visit the company’s website or call their customer service line on 0345 454 1111.
What was exposed?
-customer names,
-home addresses,
-email addresses,
-phone numbers,
-technical and product information, which includes any requests people may have made using forms on the company’s website,
-dates of birth ‘in a very small number of cases.’
-IP addresses,
-Requests to block or unblock various pornographic, gore and gambling websites, corresponding to full names and addresses,
-IMEI numbers associated with their stolen phones,
-Subscriptions to the different aspects of their services, including premium components,
-Device type owned by the user,
-The “referrer” header collected from the browsers, exposing which previous site users had visited before accessing Virgin Media. https://thehackernews.com/2020/03/virgin-media-data-breach.html
Smart Meter Scandal in Spain: Millions of Spain’s ‘intelligent’ electric meters could have a serious security fault, according to a report from El Confidencial. The owners of cybersecurity firm Tarlogic were able to demonstrate how easy it is for hackers to tap into the country’s electricity network and cut off electricity supply, leaving towns and cities completely in the dark. The Barcelona-based company was also able to demonstrate exactly which meters posed the most risk and why, yesterday at the RootedCon conference. Tarlogic estimates that around 50% of the intelligent meters (around 13.6 million) in the country could be affected.
Full article: https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/06/serious-fault-detected-in-millions-of-intelligent-electric-meters-across-spain/
Google Changes It’s Search Indexing Again, Bad News For Google Search Users and Owners of Older Websites: Originally Google search results were ranked by popularity (number of visits), which is logical and what most users want. Then a few years ago Google changed to Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms, which ranked search results by the likelihood you would click on a item in the search result item, these clicks generate income for Google and ignore the user’s desire to locate search results most related to the search term. Now Google is changing it’s search methods again.
Google will now first look at all websites that fit the searched term, and place on top of the results websites optimized for viewing on mobile devices (tablets and smartphones) when indexing and ranking content for search results. Those mobile friendly websites will then be ranked with the old “most likely to get clicks” method. Google says it implemented this ranking method to encourage website owners to prioritize mobile-friendliness and user experience. (And I suppose money had nothing to do with it? In truth, this is a response to the trend that more people make online purchases with mobile devices than with laptops and PCs. -Naythan). This also impacts website owners. Google will determine by the content on your website and it’s mobile-friendliness rank where your site will rank in their search results. Now, this might sound as though it could have an impact on your current rankings, but for many websites, there will be no change as most websites built in the past few years are already mobile-optimized. However, if the site is older, and not optimized for mobile devices, it will suffer and drop in the Google search results, even if it is more popular, or more closely matches the search term!
If you are not sure whether your website is mobile-friendly, you can perform a mobile usability at https://search.google.com/test/mobile-friendly
This is a free tool offered by Google and it provides a Mobile Usability Checker. It will automatically monitor your website and shows you any issues that are being experienced by mobile users. You will be able to see a timeline of all mobile usability issues and specific pages that are experiencing these issues. This test, however, will not provide you with guidance on how to remedy these problems. In many cases, unless you are an experienced, code reading web-designer, it will be more time/cost effective to build a new site with modern, mobile friendly site building tools rather than attempting the complexities of debugging and mobile-optimizing an old website.
More info, but uses some geek lingo: https://www.netmechanic.co.za/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mobile-first-indexing/ For new, mobile friendly website building please contact DoctorLaptop on 675 993 069. New websites start at €100 per page. In the case of fixing old websites, especially custom built websites with on-line payment/scheduling functions, I strongly suggest you return to the person who built the site for debugging and upgrading, as they are already familiar with the site and it’s methodology.
Churches / Worship
Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King
Whether you live in, or are visiting the Nerja area,we would be delighted to welcome you to the Fellowship of Jesus Christ the King. Our meetings are characterised by uplifting songs and relevant sermons and a modern but reverent service, followed by free tea/coffee & biscuits, why not come along not only to praise God, but to meet and make new friends every Sunday at 10.30am.
Prayer meetings on Wednesdays at 11.00am
Facebook: https://fb.me/FOJCTK
Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/CN8qXQJUfms
Bible Verse: John 3:3
Free App: https://www.bible.com/app
Cornerstone International Church
Services on Sunday mornings at 11:30 am. Bible based, Non-Denominational Christian Church in Torre del Mar area of Malaga, Spain. A culturally diverse family of believers in Jesus Christ.
Cornerstone International Church, C/Solera 2, Local 2, 29740 Torre del Mar.
Whatsapp: +34.634540519 www.CornerstoneInternationalChurch.com
Puente Christian Fellowship
Puente Christian Fellowship is a loving, multi-national Bible-believing community of Christians who meet in the church’s meeting room each Sunday at 11 am to worship the Lord. The church hall is underneath Maroma Immobilaria, Puente Don Manuel Cruce de Periana – 29713.
The location and directions of how to find us are on our
website: https://evangelicalchurchelpuente.com
Welcome to the services of the Anglican Parish of Nerja and Almuñécar:
Our parish seeks to serve the spiritual and pastoral needs of the mainly English-speaking community in Nerja, Almuñécar, and surrounding area. It is our commitment to draw them into a closer relationship with God and his church. We are kindly offered the use of local Roman Catholic churches. Sunday Eucharist Services Almuñécar
9.30 am – Capilla de Nuestra Señora del Carmen (The Fishermen’s Chapel). This small chapel is situated towards the western end of the beach and set back near the Chinasol Hotel and seafront. There is a Eucharist every Sunday from November through to March, and there is a Eucharist service on every alternative Sunday (1st and 3rd Sundays of the month in April, May, September and October). There are no services during the hot summer months of June, July and August. Nerja
12.00 noon – Iglesia de San Miguel, Plaza Andalucía. There is a Eucharist service at this time throughout the year. The church is within easy walking distance of the first large roundabout as you drive into town from the Malaga direction, by the bus station.
All further information regarding the parish and the weekly services is to be found on our website – www.nerjaalmunecaranglicanchurch.co.uk
If you wish to contact us directly, the e-mail is; cofenerja@gmail.com
The Revd Nigel Thomas, Priest in Charge
Competa Church Services in English 2020:
The monthly Communion Service in English will continue to be celebrated on the First Sunday of each month, at 5.30 p.m. in the Parish Church, Plaza Almijara, Cómpeta, by kind permission of Father Liviu and of the Diocese of Málaga.
The next English-language Communion service at the Parish Church, Cómpeta, Plaza Almijara, will be at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday March the 1st.
Enquiries 95 203 04 61
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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
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
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Bar Atila’s 1st outside afternoon gig: Share an afternoon with the fantastic Rolling Stones tribute ‘The Honky Tonk Cats’ starting at 2.00pm on Saturday 21st March. Reserve your place now. Puente don Manuel. FB Link
Contact Frank at Bar Atila to reserve a table.
atilabarpuente@gmail.com ; 663 393 987 (WhatsApp)
Honky Tonk Cats: We are pleased to announce the “STONES & ROSES FEST” to celebrate our 9th anniversary on stage with our pals “The Gunners” (Guns N’ Roses Tribute) to recreate the mythical event that took place almost 30 years ago. Two of the greatest Rock and Roll music bands in the world together again on the same stage!! March, 6th, 22:00 hs, Sala Trinchera, Málaga FB Link
Phoenix Events: The Phoenix club is based in Torre del Mar. -April 3rd – Gib €12pp includes drivers tip 08.30 start -April 10th – Trip to Puente Genil to see the Easter Processions with Guide €24
Holy Week is commonly known as “la Mananta”, presents the processions of biblical figures from the Old and New Testament. These are dressed in period costume and carry the martyrs or identifying attributes and are shrouded in veils. The Roman soldiers and centurions wear helmets in a live representation of the Bible. The biblical figures, currently of the Corporations (Groups governed by statutes and that have houses, known as Cuarteles [residences], where they get together all year and especially during Lent and Holy Week), accompany the processions that run from the Friday before Holy Week to Easter Sunday and they have existed since 17th century. These include the Roman Empire, which is noteworthy due to its number, martial nature, beauty of the costumes and original music marches. -April 17th – Trip to the Botanical Gardens in Torremolinos and to Viveros Guzmans in the afternoon. €15.50pp
All our trips include the driver’s gratuity of €1. Pick ups in Maro, BP Garage Torrox, Algarrobo, Torre del Mar and the A1 Garden Centre – depending on direction of travel. For more information contact Gail on 951067723, by email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk or check out our Facebook page
Cinema In English – March 6th to 12th
Cinesur – Velez Malaga El Ingenio https://www.cinesur.com/es/cine/el-ingenio -Onward – Dir. Dan Scanlon. With Tom Holland, Chris Pratt. Sat/Sun 12:00; Mon/Tue/Thu 17:00. -The Gentlemen – Dir. Guy Ritchie. With Matthew McConaughey, Hugh Grant. Tue 18:30, 21:00. -The Invisible Man – Dir. Leigh Whannell. With Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen. Tue 18:35. -For those in the West of the region, Tuesday is VOSE day at Yelmo – Rincon De La Victoria (https://www.yelmocines.es/cartelera/malaga/rincon-de-la-victoria). On the 10th they will be screening Onward (20:15), Bloodshot (22:45), The Gentlemen (19:50), 1917 (21:30), and The Invisible Man (19:30). (Thank you Doug. -Ed.)
St Patrick’s Day celebrations: Saturday March 14 organised by the Irish Association of Spain in Benalmadena. Starting at 12.30am with a short procession from the Arroyo de la Miel Renfe station to the Plaza de la Mezquita, just 300 metres away. More info at: http://www.irishassociationspain.com/
One For The Kids- Rock en Familia: Is dedicated to bringing rock music to children but in a manner which they will enjoy and parents will be happy with. On Saturday March 14 at 6pm, families can enjoy EiSi/DiSi and their “Highway to Party” Tour 2020 allowing youngsters to discover AC/DC at the Felipe VI Auditorium in Estepona with tickets costing €15 online.
The show is performed by a live band with professional musicians who perform songs from the repertoire of the different stages of AC/DC with spectacular lights, choreography, scenery, costumes, special effects and many surprises. https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2020/03/05/rock-for-all-the-family-on-the-costa-del-sol-spain/
From Bach to Piazzolla: Fri 13 March 7pm. Casa de la Cultura, Almunecar. €15 door, €13 adv. Info 958 838 862 & 676 929 479
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Greek restaurant in Torrox Costa!: Greek House. 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 specialties. Our opening time is from 18:00, Tuesday thru Sunday. Monday closed. Also, you can enjoy our specialties in lunch time, between 13.00-15.00, by reservation only, on telephone number 642585049. 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. We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet end exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! https://la-casita-griega.business.site/
Casa Magel: Casa Magel Valle De Abdalajis Malaga
We are now taking bookings for spring breaks and summer getaways. -Our ever popular 2 night stay with breakfast and 1 evening 3 course meal for 2 with wine is still available at a cost of 120€ for 2 sharing a double en-suite room. -3 nights stay with breakfast, I evening 3-course meal for 2 with wine and an evening of tapas in a local bar at a cost of 175€ for 2 sharing a double en-suite room.
Our rooms are nicely decorated and furnished and with comfy beds.
We have a large garden and an Andalucian fully fitted kitchen area with BBQ and comfortable outside space for our guests to use. Large pool in season.
There are lots to do in the area, walk the famous Camino Del Rey, visit the beautiful Ardales lakes.
Antequera is a must to visit, a beautiful town with 27 churches, the most for a town in Spain.
The rock formations at El Torcal are an unforgettable sight.
We are close to an organic Bodega where you can have a tour with tapas for 20€ per person or add an extra 15€ per person and finish with 3-course lunch with wine, all in all, a great experience.
The house is lovely, the food is yummy, the hosts are friendly and welcoming and the views and sunsets are amazing
You can book extra nights for 55€ per room.
Looking for that perfect present for that special person, well here it is.
We can provide personalised vouchers, for birthdays, anniversaries or just to treat someone.
Contact Casa Magel at casamagel@yahoo.com
website http://www.casamagel.com or
ring 722879503/ 632298062.
We get booked up quite quickly so don’t miss out on that special date.
Malagalingo Language School: FREE SPANISH CINEMA SERIES (short films) in Malagalingo, Torrox Costa, every Thursday at 4 p.m., starting on February 27.
At the end of the short film we will also have a little chat in spanish to comment on the film and practice a little Spanish language
You are all invited to attend every Thursday (until full capacity)
You can also know more news in our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/malagalingo/
We are in Torrox Costa, just opposite Mercadona and BBVA, in the main entrance door that is between MAPFRE and ÓPTICA SALTO, in the first floor.
Our School is located one step away from Hotel Iberostar, so it has a very simple and free parking always available on the esplanade right next to the hotel. You also can find us on google maps as MALAGALINGO https://maps.app.goo.gl/3hAt8raS4vNBm5Y97
Facebook:malagalingo ; See lessons info on poster below.
Tel./Whats:+ (34) 650 479 493
malagalingo@gmail.com
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Items For Sale / Wanted / Rent
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Long Term Rental: 6-7 Month Rental in La Herradura
Do you know anyone who is interested in finding a very special sublet from March-September? Perhaps you’ve heard good things about La Herradura and would like to experience it first-hand before pursuing a longer term rental or purchase? My villa offers exceptional, unobstructed views to the sea, as well as a very quiet location on the Punta de la Mona. The villa is equipped with everything one would want for a unique experience in comfort and peace as you watch the birds flying over head, and listen to the sea from the terraces and inside the home. We have a Berkey water filtration system so no need to be carting large plastic bottles of water. We also have a clothes dryer and high end appliances, in addition to quality utensils, cookware and tableware. We’ve tried to think of every convenience that would make for a very special experience. This 2 bedroom and 2.5 baths home is exceptionally well equipped with 2 hair dryers, spices in the cabinet, paper products, laundry detergent etc. The master bath is exceptionally well designed with a wonderful large soaking tub and separate, large modern shower. Both baths are ensuite with the half bath upstairs by the open concept kitchen livingroom/dining area. Staying here will feel like you’re moving into a good friend’s or family member’s home. There are 2 terraces with plantings so if one loves to garden, you’d be put at the top of the list although having a green thumb is not a requirement as the watering is on an automatic sprinkler system. The rent is 2000€ per month.
Serious inquiries only please. I would be happy to send along photos and there would be an opportunity to view the villa. Please don’t hesitate asking any questions. Michelle/La Herradura. I can be reached at
michellerabin at gmail dot com
For Sale: Beo 9000 CD Radio/Tuner. FOR REPAIR OR LIMITED USE AS TUNER ONLY. The CD player is not working any more. The mechanism to run the CD’s no longer works. Price: € 50 Jan, 633661957, Canillas de Aceituno
mareljb@live.nl
For Sale: Children’s twin bed system, stow away with storage below.
Hardly used mattresses, slight wear and tear to frame. Dismantled for transport. More pics on request. Buyer collects. Ian / Frigiliana. 75 euro ono.
Tel. +447747112999
For Sale: Cot with mattress. Excellent condition. 30 euros. Jenny, Capistrano Village, Nerja
Gavin.jenny@btinternet.com
Recommendations
Internet: I live in Maro close to the Caves of Nerja. I receive internet from a Local supplier. Like the naughty girl, when it’s good it’s good, when it’s bad as all too often it is, it is useless. Has anyone living in my area found a provider who can consistently deliver reliable internet?
George, Maro. dobmick AT hotmail DoT co dOt uk
Bella Vista – New Restaurant Recommendation on Torrox Costa: Tried the new Bella Vista restaurant on the paseo in Torrox Costa yesterday, fabulous! Located at the bottom of Avenida America, it has amazing choices for the three-course Menu del Dia at 9.50 euros; we were a group of 7 so tried most of the 4 choices of starter, 5 main and 4 dessert, and all were delicious! Mains include hake, pork with pepper sauce, chicken with brandy sauce, spaghetti bolognese or beef burger. A la carte also available with a great range and good prices. We enjoyed delicious food, excellent service and of course a beautiful outlook to sea, and would all thoroughly recommend this lovely new venue. Stephanie / Torrox Costa
StephanieJones2403 aT hotmail dOt com
Temporary residency in Spain after Brexit: I am not sure if this subject has already been covered in the daily Digame Newsletter, if so I have missed it unfortunately. Has anybody gone through the process of applying for Spanish temporary residency this year on the Costa del Sol? I understand that if you plan to spend more than 3 months of the year in Spain from 2021 you need to apply for a special permit in 2020 and I am looking for any advice or information.
Look forward to hearing from you. I am based in Torrox. Deborah
dssp@btinternet.com (Have you tried the Brexit Hotline posted in DigameXtra, below the Currencies Quotes? -Ed.)
Robbery in Torrox Update: On the off chance, I called into the ‘policia local’ in Nerja today to ask if my purse, that was stolen on Saturday night in Torrox, had been handed in. As soon as I gave my name the police man pulled out a big box containing loads of evidence bags and it was there. There clearly was no communication between Guardia Civil, who I reported it to, and the local police. It had been thrown on the road at Punta Lara. So thank you to whoever handed it in and for anyone else who has had their purse or bag stolen in may be worth going round the local police stations to ask, rather than to assume you will be contacted.
Dawn, Nerja, Towellfamily at Hotmail . com
Scam Alert: The ‘virtual kidnapping’ scam that’s claimed at least 1,500 victims in Spain so far. Investigators have traced threatening phone calls to jailed criminals in South America who demand a quick ransom from victims, convincing them that their loved ones are in danger.
This is an extortion scheme in which criminals call a person – often randomly selected – and try to convince him or her that they have kidnapped a relative. They start out by demanding €10,000, then typically bring this amount down significantly, sometimes to €500. In the last five years, experts say that the criminals have perfected their technique. “Sometimes they exploit the fact that victims have shared personal information on social media, to make the story sound more credible,” says the Civil Guard expert. Source: https://english.elpais.com/spanish_news/2020-03-03/the-virtual-kidnapping-scam-thats-claimed-at-least-1500-victims-in-spain-so-far.html
Pets
Cats: 5 cats, all under 1 year old, desperately need a home. Has anyone got a large space they could live in? They have been spayed and wormed. This is an urgent appeal because the residential home where they live in the garden are about to contact the town hall to go and catch them. Their lives are now in danger! 2 male tabby’s, 1 female tabby and 2 black, green eyed female cats. I can catch them and then what? I have 7 dogs who would kill them. Please save their lives.
Contact: Jennifer Joule, 605624551, 952523599
Jenniferjoule7@hotmail.com
The Spanish government has a hotline to answer all queries from Brits living in Spain about the implications of Brexit, in English. Callers can ring 060 when in Spain or +34 902 887060 if calling from abroad and an automated system will offer the choice of either Spanish or English.
You will then be offered a choice of information on the different issues.
The service also offers the option of speaking to an operator for those requiring further information or with a specific query not dealt with by the automated options. Source: https://www.thelocal.es/20200218/spain-launches-dedicated-brexit-hotline
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
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
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