| Live Xmas Appeal | Live Christmas Appeal nov 08
Los Internationales Viven en Espana.
LIVE is an ex-pat run Spanish registered charity based in Axarquia – and was formed to raise funds for human Spanish good causes within our area.
For more than three years, we have been involved in fund-raising for El Ciudad De Los Ninos in Malaga. This home provides holistic care for appro...
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| Don Juan | Don Juan the trickster of Seville
One of Spain’s most enduring folk ‘heroes’, Don Juan, was neither real nor heroic – but his story has generated enduring interest for almost 500 years.
During this time, he has been portrayed as everything from a callous rapist and murderer to an incurable romantic, incorporating all points in between.
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| Adventure Sport Spain | Adventure Sports Spain
Dreams Can Come True…
Many of us who have settled here in the lovely Subbética mountains have brought long-held dreams to fruition coming here. So it is always lovely to hear of yet another success story – and this time its for Steve Perkins (right)and Rob Greville (left).
Steve, who many of you know, was formerly...
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| Viruses & Spyware | Viruses & Spyware nov 08
The dangers of both reality and myth -
As quickly as technology moves forward, it’s a sad fact that the evil monkeys who write viruses and spyware are on a constant quest to stay ahead of the game and make life as difficult as ever. Many people ask me “What does someone gain from writing a virus which affects me in my home?...
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| Panache | Panache nov 08
Panache was established in 2002 and by listening to the needs of our clients, has steadily maintained the position as the premier hair & beauty salon in Alhaurin el Grande. Over the years we have continued to add new and advanced services to our professional portfolio. The greatest compliment to our longevity has been the way our local co...
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| Tea for Two | Tea for 2
ANTEQUERA'S NEWEST BUSINESS, TEA FOR TWO, the English Bakery and Gift Shop - OPENS ON NOVEMBER 3RD....ANGIE HARPER HAS FOUND A SUPER LITTLE LOCALE TO OFFER HANDBAKED PRODUCE SUCH AS DELICIOUS CAKES, PIES, PASTIES, PUDDINGS, AND TARTS ALL FRESHLY MADE, TOGETHER WITH SANDWICHES, TOASTIES AND BAGUETTES.
Also homemade soups daily, and...
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| November in Spanish Gardens | November in Spanish Gardens
What will the weather do? We recently wrote an article for the Mediterranean Gardening Society Magazine about the risks of gardening in Spain, some of which many newcomers to Spain don’t expect -- such as the many wet weeks experienced this September and October. Although we worked on the vegetable plot on Friday and Saturday, this was only a...
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| Around Axarquia | Around axarquia nov 08
Firstly I would like to mention Lake Vinuela. Even though we have had the odd day when it has just fallen from the sky, the rain hasn’t been enough to make the lake look as if we have had a thimblefull. In fact when I drove past it the other morning (see photograph) it certainly looks as if it is shrinking, so where is all this rain water goi...
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| Dates for your Diary | Dates for your Diary nov 08
Alhaurin de la Torre
Cycle of Theatre held in the Cultural Centre of Vincente Aleixandre at 9.30pm. Entrance 4 euros
14 and 15 Nov – La Tipica Pareja
21 Nov – Caricatos y Torreras
27 and 28 Nov – Abajo el Telon
Pizarra Sporting Weekend organized to introduce sports and encourage people t...
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| The view from Here | The view from here nov 08
ONE of the most terrifyingly excruciating tortures ever invented by sadists must be the process of trying to make yourself understood to – and receive an intelligible response from – an overseas call centre. And no, I don’t mean Spain.
With very few exceptions, it seems to me that these enclaves of alien entities are the...
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| Business News Malaga South | Business News for Malaga South nov 08
Quadlander treks
www.quadlandertreks.com Tel. 651183313
El Chorro sierras and lakes have so much to offer at this time of the year. If your passion is bird watching, nature hiking or just the great outdoors, what better way to get deeper into the sierras than quad biking. We guarantee spectacular scenery and a grea...
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| Great Days Out | Great Days Out nov 08
From El Greco to Picasso
Cold rainy days are great for visiting museums and art galleries. The Rectory of the University of Malaga in Avenida Cervantes 2 has a new show depicting the evolution of art during the last 5 centuries, entitled Del Greco a Picasso. There are 33 works, all paintings except for the bronze sculptu...
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| Alice's Adventures | Alices Adventures nov08
Hi! Wow its gone cold; autumn is definitely here now, there’s been lots of rain near us but at least we have the sunny times during the day so I can still go out & play. I do have to be in earlier now as the clocks have changed & it gets darker earlier. I’m off on a school trip to Malaga -- not sure what we’re ...
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| Estepa | Estepa nov 08
The approach to Estepa, along the A92 road from Antequera, takes you through a rolling countryside of olive groves and wheatfields, against a background of craggy mountains, the haunt of eagles and vultures. Rounding a bend in the road, you catch your first sight of Estepa, the ‘Coraźon de Andalucía’, a typical white &...
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| Lyrics wirh meaning! | Lyrics with meaning!
To commemorate her 69th birthday, actress/vocalist Julie Andrews made a special appearance at Manhattan ‘s Radio City Music Hall for the benefit of the AARP. (American Association of Retired People)
One of the musical numbers she performed was ‘My Favourite Things’ from the legendary movie ‘Sound Of Mus...
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| Residency Issues and Documentation Required | Residency Issues & Documentation Required
Depending on your level of Spanish, getting your paperwork sorted can be a breeze, or a hurricane of frustration. Nothing ventured nothing gained
Spain has recently relaxed the rules on residence cards for EU nationals in Spain – The old plastic photo residence card has been phased out and is replaced by a “Certifi...
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| NEWS | News November 08
Opening Soon
The 4-star Parador Hotel in Antequera will soon open its doors to guests after renovations. Said to be more functional and modern, it has 58 rooms, 5 convention rooms, a large restaurant and dining room and a terrace with 2 swimming pools. With a new décor and solar energy, it is all set to offer its usual quality of s...
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| Cats Society, Trap Spay and Release | Cats Society, Trap Spay & Release
fundraising efforts acknowledged by local Mayor
Suzanne’s ‘get together’ in Fuente de Piedra on Thursday 16th of October was a great success. They raised 752euros and the town Mayor presented certificates to Paco and all the staff at Oscars restaurant and Jolly Follies for their fundraising efforts. The Town ...
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| Pepi's Casino Night at Saydo Hotel | Pepis Casino Night at Saydo Hotel
A big thank you to out all the volunteers and supporters of Pepis Casino night. The night was packed with fun, lots of casino style games and an auction made for a good nights entertainment. Special thanks to Christine of Saydo hotel who donated the main function room for the night and Claire of Andalucian Auctions whose auctioneering skills ...
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| Aubergines Caviar | AUBERGINES CAVIAR
I always thought that both aubergines and Beluga caviar were over-rated foods. Aubergines are traditionally eaten with their black skins and are always tough, with no taste.
Caviar -- wherever it comes from -- is just fish eggs; not particularly appetising, come to think of it.
A couple of days ago, I was rummaging through my hundred...
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| Surely they didn't mean that | Surely they didn’t mean that.. nov 08
These are extracts from real letters received by the housing department of a large London borough.
I want some repairs done to my cooker as it has backfired and burnt my knob off.
I wish to complain that my father hurt his ankle very badly when he put his foot in the hole in his back passage.
Their 18 year old son is c...
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| Classifieds | CLASSIFIEDS NOV 08
Items wanted
Anything to sell? Next Auctions on Nov 15th & 29th, December 13th Andalucian Auctions, Campillos 952 723 427 www.andalucianauctions.com
WANTED Glass fronted cake/similar display & a chest freezer, cash waiting please call 958 111 047 or 658 868 736
items offered
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| PoolSchool | PoolSchool nov 08
Are you swimming this winter?
Here we are at the end of another season; wondering where the summer went. It all came to a sudden end when the heavens opened at the end of October, dumping thousands of litres of freezing rain into swimming pools and dropping the temperature overnight. Most folks won’t use the pool now - unless your...
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| RocknRolla | Rocknrolla
Guy ritchie slips back to his old ways and brings us a movie worth watching. Even though third time round the novelty factor has exopired, there’s no doubt Ritchies gangster oozes rough diamond charm. This may not have the twists and turns of Lockstock and two smoking barrels. But it does have his trusted wideboys scamming and spealing ...
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