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November Editor’s Holiday: Thursday, 21 Nov, DigameXtra will be closed. Posts scheduled for 21 Nov. will be posted the following day.
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Extra-long bridge holiday next month: Friday 6 Dec, is Constitution Day. Monday 9 Dec, is Immaculate Conception Holiday. Both are national public holidays in Spain. So that results in a 4 day “bridge weekend” holiday. Some people will take off on Thursday the 5th and the following Tuesday the 10th as well, making a 6 day bridge holiday. Ref: https://publicholidays.es/2024-dates/
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41 CLUB NERJA
41 Club Nerja Going From Strength to Strength:
– 41 Club Nerja is delighted to report that we really are going from strength to strength, our membership continues to grow and our doors are open for more new members to join our vibrant Club.
– Do you remember in your local communities all the events that the Round Table and 41 Club organised? Yes! that’s us!
– Do you love getting out and about in our beautiful Axarquia area and also like the idea of being with people who enjoy life and help the local community too? Well, that’s also us! So please come along, meet us, see how we do things, and you don’t even need to have been a member previously.
– We enjoy a wide variety of exciting activities, interesting meetings and tasty meals in many of the lovely restaurants we have in our local area. Our get togethers are attended by our members (who hail from nine different countries) as well as our partners, guests, friends and family too. We’re a very friendly bunch.
To get in touch you can
Email us: steve.ryan.sr56@gmail.com
Phone Steve on 0044 7546 402770
You can connect with 41 Club Nerja via Facebook.
Or visit our website to find out more at: https://41clubnerja.org/
We’d love to hear from you and we’d also love for you to come along and join in the fun!
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Theater in Torrox- “El Musical de los 80s & 90s”: Fri, 8 Nov. 9pm
Teatro Villa de Torrox
Onbeat Company presents in Torrox ‘The musical of the 80s 90s’ “an original musical comedy”. The musical “of a unique era in which the public will share the experience of the characters, singing, dancing and being accomplices of each of them,” remarked the Councillor for Culture of the City of Torrox. Salvador Escudero added that “the best Spanish pop of the 80s and 90s is mixed with international hits and the best songs that marked our youth in the most danced musical in history”. In total, “more than 40 songs in an unforgettable night, with a necessary and wonderful positive energy.”
Info: https://www.onbeatproducciones.com/evento/el-musical-80s-90s-en-torrox-malaga/
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Flamenco- The Autumn Recitals ‘Rincón de la Victoria, capital of Flamenco’ at Peña El Piyayo:
– Saturday, November 9 with the performance of Mari Carmen Corpas {Video Link} on vocals accompanied on guitar by Antonio Centera. This is a Malaga defender of the songs of her land, especially in Catalonia.
– Saturday, November 16 it will be the turn of Pepe Lara on vocals, whose career has been cemented in competitions in and out of Andalusia. The guitar will be Paco Lara’s, who began his career in the group Cañadía, to move later to Los Volaores.
– Saturday, November 23 performance by the Escuela Flamenca José Roa, a center dedicated to the teaching of flamenco dance, which will showcase its students.
– Saturday, November 30 recital will be by Morenito de Illoras, Jr. Singer-songwriter in all areas, and 1st Prize in the Young Flamenco Contest of the Peña El Piyayo.
– Peña El Piyayo is located in the urbanization Las Pedrizas, local 2, Rincon de la Victoria.
Info: https://www.turismoenrincon.es/recitales-de-otono-rincon-2024/
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GREEK CASITA RESTAURANT & BAR
The Greek House –Greek Casita Restaurant & Bar – Torrox Costa:
Located on the sea promenade, between the Safari bar and Picadero restaurants, BLQ 80 bajo. We offer you a little piece of Greece with our Greek home made specialities. You can choose meat specialties (Gyros, Souvlaki, Bifteki, Sutsukaki, Mussaka), cheese (Feta Psiti, Feta Saganaki, Hallumi), vegetables (Greek salad, Hummus, Eggplant cream, Mezze, Tzatziki) or sea fruits (prawns or octopus), all of this accompanied with our special Greek pita bread. For dessert… HOMEMADE BAKLAVA! We offer a lovely meal time in a quiet and exquisite atmosphere, accompanied with the best Greek music. See you soon! Hours: 7pm to close, Wednesday thru Sunday. Closed Monday & Tuesday. For reservations call 642585049. https://la-casita-griega.business.site/ We are DigameXtra sponsors, so our contact info can be found everyday in the Sponsor’s Section.
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ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES & JUBILEE HOUSE
ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES IN THE AXARQUIA REGION:
Do you have health or mobility issues?
Would support enable you to remain independent in your own home?
Liz Brown, probably the only nurse registered to practice in Andalucia to hold the ENB 941 (Specialist qualification in care of the older person), together with her fully insured and police checked home care support team offers one-on-one support and companionship in the comfort of your own home. COE Malaga reg. 17425
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DOCTORLAPTOP’S COMPUTER REPAIRS
DoctorLaptop’s Computer Repairs & Sales- Torrox Costa (near the bus station): Computers only, Windows / Linux / Mac. No tablets or phones.
If you rely on your computer and want it running at peak performance, free of data collectors, trackers & malware, an annual professional servicing is necessary. You wouldn’t drive your car till it runs out of oil before servicing it, would you? And why would you use a lesser known repair shop? Most can only afford high-school students to do their repairs? Are you going to trust them with all the private data and passwords on your computer? DoctorLaptop has been doing PC repairs here on the coast for 12+ years, and you visit me at home when you drop-off, so you can always find me if there is a problem. I do the most comprehensive cleaning and tune-up possible. I can also disable the AI spyware (Copilot) Microsoft has installed via Windows Updates if you don’t want it snooping on everything you do. All for only €50! One to two day turnaround. I don’t work on dinosaurs computers made before 2017 unless I have been servicing then annually.
Contact: doctorlaptop AT protonmail DOT com
Or call 675 993 069 (no calls before 12noon, missed calls returned asap). More info on my website. All work by appointment only, no drop-ins please. Appointments are only available 2pm-8pm, Sunday thru Thursday. Closed Fridays & Saturdays. Always include the make & model number of the device when requesting assistance. My contact details can be found everyday at the bottom of the Sponsor’s Section.
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– Suitable for most Gaming and Advanced Audio/Video Editing
– Fully Reconditioned & Upgraded by DoctorLaptop, Mid-2020 model, Win 11 Pro
– Processor: i7 10700 (10th gen); 2.90-4.8 GHz; 8 core, 16 threads
– RAM: 32Gb DDR4; Two Hard Drives- SSD: NVMe Hynix 1Tb & HDD: Seagate 1Tb
– Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX2700 SUPER
– Card reader; Killer WiFi-6; DVD/CD +/- RW drive
– HDMI 2 & DP 1.4, No VGA port.
– USB 3.0 Type C; USB 3.1 Type A; (2x) USB-A 2.0; (7x) USB-A 3.0; Ethernet. Headphone and mic ports. Power: 500 Watts. FREE: brand new business quality UK keyboard & mouse, both USB.
Price: €625 cash (approx €1900 new). 30 day no-risk guaranty! If you don’t like it, return PC and accessories undamaged within 30 days for full cash refund. Contact: Naythan, Torrox Costa
Email: doctorlaptop@protonmail.com
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For Sale, 3 items:
– Royal Doulton fine bone china Sarabande – pattern H5023 – a beautiful tea service comprising six cups and saucers, six tea plates, an eared cake plate, teapot, sugar bowl and cream jug. This is an exquisite Royal Doulton product with 24 pieces in perfect condition for 120€.
– IKEA bedside cabinet with 2 shelves and a bottom drawer, 16”x16”x28” (2 available) at 15€ each
– IKEA drawer set with 3 drawers, 31.5”x16”x39” (2 available) at 30€ each.
Contact Richard, Caleta de Vélez
mobile/Whatsapp 617282970
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For Sale: Desk, 100cm wide x 57cm deep. 4 small and 2 larger drawers. Solid wood. Rustic and in good condition. 20€
Wes, Torrox phone or WhatsApp 658164021
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Wanted: Free weights, in various sizes.
Do you have some weights that you’re no longer not using? My husband and I are looking for a variety of weights to use in a daily weight training program. I’m converting pounds to kilograms so the numbers might be slightly off. We’re looking for 2 of each weight.
a pair of 2.27 or 5 lbs
a pair of 3.62 or 8 lbs
a pair of 4.54 or 10 pounds
a pair of 5.44 or 12 pounds
a pair of 6.80 or 15 pounds
a pair of 9.07 of 20 pounds
Please email me: michellerabin at gmail D0┼ com
Michelle, La Herradura, but can travel a bit to pick up.
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SPAIN
The Civil Guard does not find ultras in the dozen individuals in the spotlight for the altercations with Sánchez: {Translation, summary}
– The Information Service of the Civil Guard, in charge of investigating the altercations that took place during the visit of the Kings and Pedro Sanchez, to Paiporta last Sunday, has not found any indication to support Sanchez’s claims that those who participated in the events are ultras, according to sources consulted by ABC. A dozen people are in the crosshairs of the investigation, of which three have been arrested in the last hours for the damage to the car of the President of the Government. Neither the latter nor the rest of the individuals who appear in images, or that have been pointed out in any statement, are linked to any extreme right-wing groups, as had been initially insisted upon by President Sanchez.
– Those arrested so far are people from the area who were in Paiporta working as volunteers, according to the same sources. The three detainees are linked to the damage caused to the vehicle of the President of the Government and his bodyguard. One of them, the first one, was released yesterday after having passed to the disposition of the Court of Instruction number 3 of Torrente (Valencia). He is a neighbor who, with a sweeper’s brush, managed to break the rear window of one of the black SUVs that formed the retinue of Sánchez, the Reyes and Mazón. No precautionary measures have been imposed on him, although he continues to be investigated in the framework of an open case for attack against authority, public disorder and material damage. The other two arrested – with the initials of B.F.M and G.M.C – are also residents of nearby towns, Albal and Godella, respectively. One of them was also released last night and the third was awaiting a hearing. Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/sociedad/ninguno-tres-20241107214730-nt.html
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All together- this is how the volunteers synchronized to clean Massanassa: {Translation}
– The image is beautiful, were it not for the fact that what is being removed by several dozen synchronized volunteers is tons of water and mud. The video of a veritable army of young people deployed to bail out the mud with everything they have at hand (shovels, brushes and mops) has gone viral. It shows them moving down the street, in rows of six or seven people, well coordinated and moving in the same direction liters of mud to clean Joanot Martorell, a street in Massanassa, Valencia, which is among the towns most affected by the DANA.
– The video of this army of volunteers was recorded by Anna Romeu and has gone around the world from a town where human generosity has been able to partially alleviate the devastation of floods that clogged the entire sewage system. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5651834/… & X Video Link
ANDALUCÍA
State of the reservoirs in Andalusia Thursday 7/11:
https://www.diariosur.es/andalucia/estado-embalses-andalucia-hoy-20240206210000-nt.html?2024117205
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The four roads that remain closed in Andalusia due to DANA damage:
– Andalusia has four roads closed to traffic on Thursday due to the effects of the DANA, unlike the 11 on Tuesday. In Granada, the GR-4104 road will remain closed at the height of El Bejarín. The A-7286 will be interrupted due to heavy rains in Campillos, Malaga. In Cadiz there are cuts in two roads: the CA-6101 at the height of Coto de Bornos and the CA-9101, which affects the municipality of Olvera. Source, Spanish: https://www.20minutos.es/noticia/5651746/0/estas-son-las-carreteras-afectadas-por-las-fuertes-lluvias-pais/ & X Link
MALAGA PROVINCE
Weather in Malaga: forecast for Friday, November 8, 2024: {Translation}
– The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasts cloudy or very cloudy skies, without ruling out scattered weak precipitation. Morning mist, without ruling out fog in the western half of the province. Temperatures in slight decline or unchanged. Winds light easterly on the coast and moderate southeast inland, tending to light variable in the afternoon. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga/tiempo-malaga-prevision-meteorologica-08noviembre-20241104000000-nt.html
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Government aid for flood victims in Malaga- how and when to request it: {Translation}
– Earlier this week, the Spanish government announced a first emergency aid package of 10.6 billion for those affected by the hurricane. As of Thursday, November 7, direct aid can be requested for the repair of homes and the replacement of basic necessities. This first aid will go to the 78 affected municipalities, including the town of Alhaurín de la Torre in Malaga.
– In addition to these aids, some aids for self-employed and companies can be requested as from November 19. Both will be taxed extensively in both personal income tax and corporate income tax. The affected persons will be able to apply for them through the electronic headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior and will be able to apply for two months.
– Regarding the amounts, the aid for the total destruction of the habitual residence will be of 60,480 Euros, while it will be of 41,280 Euros for damages affecting the structure of the habitual residence and of 20,640 Euros if the structure is not affected.
– For destruction or damage to the basic household goods of the habitual residence, 10,320 Euros will be paid, and for damage to common elements of general use of a horizontal community of owners, 36,896 Euros will be paid.
– Damages may be accredited by means of an expert report contracted and validated by the city council. In addition, the owners of the houses will have to prove the receipt of the real estate tax (IBI) or some other accrediting document.
– The direct aids for self-employed and companies can be requested from November 19 until December 31, 2024 through an electronic form that will be enabled on the 
website of the Tax Agency. For these type of vouchers, it will only be necessary to indicate the bank account in which you wish to receive the amount of the aid. As regards amounts, these aids are of 5,000 euros for self-employed persons, while for companies they depend on the volume of operations of the fiscal year 2023. In this way, 10,000 euros will be obtained for a volume of operations of less than 1 million euros, 20,000 euros if it has been between 1 and 2 million, 40,000 euros if it has been between 2 and 6 million, 80,000 euros if it has been between 6 and 10 million euros, and 150,000 euros if it has been more than 10 million.
– Telematic application for aid. From the electronic headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior the telematic applications for the aids are already active, which can be accessed with digital certificate or with cl@ve.
– The different applications specify the necessary documentation to be included, and are divided into:
*Aid for communities of owners under horizontal property regime who have suffered damage to common elements of general use.
*For local corporations to face expenses derived from situations of serious risk or catastrophic nature.
*Application for aid for family or economic cohabitation units to alleviate personal damages due to death or absolute and permanent incapacity.
*Application for aid for individuals or legal entities required by the competent authority for the provision of goods or services, from which an expense, damage or economic loss has been derived.
*For family or economic cohabitation units to alleviate material damage to homes and belongings.
*Request for aid for individuals or legal entities owners of industrial, commercial and service establishments damaged by events derived from the emergency situation or of a catastrophic nature. Photo: Salvador Salas. Source, Spanish: https://www.malagahoy.es/malaga/ayudas-gobierno-inundaciones-malaga-como-cuando-solicitarlas_0_2002744377.html
MALAGA CITY
Traffic cuts due to the assembly and celebration of the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga: {Translation}
– The Malaga City Council, through the Mobility Area, has reported that due to the assembly work and the celebration of the Davis Cup and the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga, some roads around the Martín Carpena Palace in the city will be affected. city between Friday, November 8 and Monday, November 25
– From Friday, November 8 to Monday, November 25. The northern direction (towards Imperio Argentina Avenue) of Jalón Street will remain closed to traffic, in the section between the service road of Manuel Alvar Avenue and Imperio Argentina Avenue.
– From Saturday, November 9 to Monday, November 25. Periodista Paco Rengel Street will remain closed to traffic, from the intersections with Miguel Mérida Nicolich and Lexicógrafa María Moliner streets.
– From Wednesday, November 13 to Sunday, November 24 Miguel de Mérida Nicolich Street will remain closed to traffic, in the section between Manuel Alvar Avenue and Alicia Larrocha Avenue (During competition hours). Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/cortes-trafico-copa-davis-billie-jean-king-tenis-malaga-20241107164852-nt.html
TORROX
DANA Donations Update: {Translation, summary}
– In Torrox the Almedina ‘parking’ is enabled between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and the Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves Cooperative (next to the La Almazara car parks) from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. On the coast, Santana Tropical Fruit from Venta Espinosa, in El Morche, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (also, central storage headquarters), and Viveros Amberes, in El Pañoncillo, from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All these points, with the coordination of Civil Protection, will remain operational from Monday to Sunday “until necessary,” stated the mayor of Torrox.
– For more information, all people interested in contributing products or receiving information in this regard can contact the Torrox Civil Protection telephone number 952 530 473. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/torrox-ofrece-cuatro-puntos-recogida-productos-afectados-20241104132548-nt.html
VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA
Vélez-Málaga / Torre del Mar offers ten occupational workshops for 1,350 seniors every month: {Translation}
– The Delegation of the Mayor of the City of Velez-Malaga has opened Thursday registration for active aging workshops to be held in the first half of 2025. A period that will be active for all seniors in the municipality until December 30 and may take in person at the municipal centers for the elderly in Torre del Mar and Capuchinos, or through the internet and even the social networks of the Delegation. The workshops will be launched next year from January 13.
– “We announce that we have just opened the deadline for our elders of the municipality can enroll in the workshops of active aging of the first tranche of the year 2025. Some workshops that are having a magnificent acceptance and where we serve an average of 1,250 seniors monthly. The deadline to sign up for any of the ten workshops we offer will be active until December 30, “explained the mayor veleño.
– These occupational workshops fulfill an important social work in the municipality, as they seek to entertain and entertain the elderly, in addition to teaching and educating. “The workshops that will start next January 13 are regional dance workshops and ballroom dancing, choir workshops, guitar, oil painting workshops and painting on canvas, memory workshop and accompaniment, computer workshop, recycling and also the theater workshop. We provide program information in the mayor’s offices of Benajarafe, Chilches, Mezquitilla, Lagos, Trapiche, Triana, Caleta, Almayate; and in the senior centers of Torre del Mar and Capuchinos, Velez-Malaga,” Councillor for the Elderly of the City Council Juan Fernandez has detailed in a statement. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/velezmalaga-oferta-diez-talleres-ocupacionales-1350-mayores-20241107144510-nt.html
ALGARROBO
Algarrobo organizes a solidarity march against breast cancer: {Translation, summary}
– The Algarrobo City Council has presented the second solidarity march against breast cancer, which will take place this coming Sunday, November 10.
– The walk will depart at 10:30 a.m. from the Escalerilla de Algarrobo park. Registration is now open and has a price of 5 euros, which will go entirely to the Esperanza Association. The mayor has indicated that registrations can be carried out both at City Hall and at the Algarrobo Costa Mayor’s Office via email, in addition to one hour before the start of the march on the same day of the event. “We want this march to be a symbol of support and hope for all women who are fighting breast cancer, and a reminder that they are not alone in their battle,” said Rivas. Source, Spanish: https://www.diariosur.es/axarquia/algarrobo-organiza-marcha-solidaria-cancer-mama-20241107140658-nt.html
BENAGALBÓN
Benagalbón will be the scene of the XXIII Provincial Orientation Circuit of the Provincial Council {Please tell all parcel delivery drivers, as most can’t tell east from west!}: {Translation, summary}
– On November 24, the town of Benagalbón (Rincón de la Victoria) will host the 16th test of the XXIII Provincial Orienteering Circuit of the Provincial Council of Málaga. As explained by the Councilor for Sports, Antonio José Martín, “this is an urban race that aims to promote this sporting practice for all ages and levels.”
– The competition will be carried out entirely with the Sportident electronic control system, so each athlete must carry a chip or card or use a designated app.
– The competition center will be located at the Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria school between 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. In the starting area itself, orientation talks will be held for people who are new to this sport and which will cover basic concepts of interpreting maps and symbols. These sessions will last 15 minutes, and after them you will be able to participate in the tour. Departures are scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., in order of arrival, and at 1:00 p.m. the finish line will close.
– The test will be scored for the 2024 Provincial Orienteering Circuit.
– Registrations can now be made at the following Web link: https://clubcoma.org/2024-benagalbon/. The deadline to complete it is next November 19 at 8:02 p.m.
USA
The ‘Operation Kamala’ that the Obamas concocted ends in an embarrassing failure: {Translation, summary}
– Twice have the Obamas delivered the United States a Donald Trump. The first, in 2016, after two terms that increased dissatisfaction with the alleged elitism of the 
Democratic Party and the perception that the outgoing president wanted to impose, by obligation, Hillary Clinton as successor. And now, with a failed strategy orchestrated by Obama and his close circle so that his friend, Vice President Kamala Harris {pic}, with low popularity and without having won a single primary, could achieve an electoral victory in an election in which the economy and fatigue with identity politics were decisive.
– Obama’s and the Democrats’ unease had been evident for days, if not weeks. On October 17, the former president attended a funeral at St. Matthew’s Cathedral in Washington, where he met with Joe Biden on camera. In the conversation captured, Biden seemed somewhere between absent and annoyed, while Obama shook his head and stated, “I need to hang out with her more.”
– And he did. Obama traveled halfway across the country participating in rallies, while his wife, Michelle, made an impassioned plea in Michigan in defense of the future of children. He even chided African-American men, suggesting they were not as committed to a female candidate of their race as they should be. The two, husband and wife, used their contacts and mobilized well-known figures: Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Cardi B, Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez.
– However, the problems of the stars are not the problems of ordinary citizens. The election was not decided by Lady Gaga’s recital in Philadelphia or Julia Roberts’ recorded message encouraging women to vote behind their husbands’ backs, as if it were a Netflix movie. The strategy of leaving graffiti and post-it notes in women’s restrooms encouraging sorority girls to counteract the patriarchy turned out to be a silly quip.
– What weighed heavily was the reality of inflation: the shopping basket is unaffordable, a coffee is over five dollars in many places, and a kilo of oranges costs ten. These economic issues were absent in Obama’s message and in the speeches of the stars, who promoted Kamala Harris as the protagonist of a fairy tale ‘made in Hollywood’, going from poverty in Oakland to the presidency as ‘Madam President’.
– The Democrats failed to present a clear proposal beyond allowing abortion in states that restrict it and protecting democracy in broad terms. There is a deep mistrust of political correctness and ‘woke’, that is, of what many perceive as dogmatism on issues of gender, identity and environmentalism, associated with censorship and intolerance.
– Harris was unwilling or unable to disassociate herself from these issues, nor from the burden of Biden’s unpopularity. When asked on The View what she would have done differently had she been Biden, she missed the opportunity by responding with a phrase (that Trump was quick to exploit): “No, I can’t think of anything right now.” Source, Spanish: https://www.abc.es/internacional/operacion-kamala-urdieron-obama-acaba-bochornoso-fracaso-20241106042710-nt.html
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Cuba left reeling after another Category 3 hurricane ravages island and knocks out the power grid again:
– Cuba was left reeling Thursday after a fierce Category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, destroying hundreds of homes, knocking out the country’s power grid and damaging other infrastructure. No fatalities were immediately reported in Cuba, and Hurricane Rafael had weakened to a Category 2 storm as it swirled across the gulf toward Mexico where heavy rains were expected in the coming days.
– More than 461 homes collapsed because of the hurricane, Cuban authorities said. More than 283,000 people from across the country had been evacuated from their homes, 98,300 of which were in Havana, the said. Streets across the western swath of the country were riddled with utility poles, wires and trees. Full article: https://apnews.com/article/rafael-hurricane-storm-cuba-mexico-texas-fc83c4db8e13b9da1a3fa7ec5b6f3319
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NEW LIFE CHURCH
New Life Church:
– Sunday Service:
Whether you live in Nerja or are visiting our area, you are very welcome to come and join us on Sundays at 11.00am. Join us for a time of Holy Spirit led worship and experience the presence of our God. Our teaching is Bible based as we honour God and obey His Word. During this time of uncertainty, God’s Word reminds us that the Gospel shines brightest in times of darkness. Our service lasts for about 1 hour and 30 mins. With Tea and Coffee afterwards.
– Prayer Meeting:
You are also welcome to join our prayer meetings on Wednesday mornings at 11.00am for 1 hour, where we meet for prayer and worship.
– Jesus said: “I am the Way and the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me”. (John 14:6)
Pasaje San Miguel, Nerja, 29780. Directions: Click Here
Email: info@nlcnerja.com
Website: www.nlcnerja.com ; Facebook
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El Puente Christian Fellowship (Vélez-Málaga): We are a friendly, multi-national, Bible believing community of Christ. We meet each Sunday at 11am to worship the Lord. We enjoy a time of worship with contemporary songs and traditional hymns, and a message brought to us by our Pastor, one of our members or a visiting speaker.
The church meeting hall is situated at: Res: El Olivar 5, 8 Bajo 1, Calle Arbequin, Velez Malaga 29700.
Full directions and further information can be found on our Facebook page, or you can contact us by email on elpuentechristianfellowship@gmail.com or by phone on 665626342.
For those who cannot join us in person, we aim to stream Sunday services via the Facebook page (subject to a good internet connection).
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PETS FOR ADOPTION
Vélez-Málaga Municipal Pet Adoption Service, FREE adoptions:
– The animals are at the Don Animal Kennel and Feline Residence, currently located in Arroyo Granadillas Finca “El Olivar”, in Rincón de la Victoria (29730, Málaga). The adoptions will be totally free, and the animals will be identified with microchip and with all their mandatory treatments.
– Contact Telephone: 952971663
– Schedule: Monday to Friday from 9:00 – 14:00 & 16:30 – 20:00 and Saturdays from 9:00 – 14:00
– Email: info@donanimal.com
– Adoption form: https://donanimal.com
– See photo gallery of available dogs: https://velezmalaga.es/index.php?mod=medio_ambiente&tag=servicio-municipal-de-adopcion-de-animales-de-compania
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Axarquia Animal Rescue: A Voluntary Charity, Non-profit Organisation
CIF G93245116 / Charity Number 10567 (Spain)
Email: axarquia-rescue@hotmail.com
Website: www.axarquiaanimalrescue.com
– Daisy. 4 years old, medium size Podenco, a very shy girl, but really wants to trust and be part of a family. Currently in kennels where she has come on really well, loves other dogs, and enjoys her training classes. Daisy really now needs to be part of a family, in a home environment, could you offer her a loving home, or a foster home? Fully vaccinated and neutered.
– Marron. A young Podenco, neutered and vaccinated, small to medium in size. He has recently learnt to trust humans, and loves the attention and home life. Currently in kennels.
– Please take a look at our website, where you will find more information and photos, plus details of other dogs and pups that we have in our care. Our adoption costs are €110 for pups that have been fully vaccinated, rabies, chip and passport and €180 for older dogs that have all vaccinations, papers and have been neutered. This contributes towards their vet and care costs, and helps us to continue rescuing abandoned dogs and cats.
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