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“Property Sales and Rentals” www.the-journal.es 4 July 2020 CONTENTS Page 6 - 7 News Page 38 - 39 Gadgets & Gizmos Page 8 - 13 Lifestyle Page 40 - 42 Motoring Page 14 - 15 Films Page 43 - 45 Sports & Local Socities Page 16 - 17 GoodReads Page 46 - 47 Fashion Page 18 - 20 Music Page 48 - 49 Beauty Page 21 - Charities Page 50 - 53 Gastonomy Page 22 - 25 Homes & Gardens Page 54 - 64 Mind, Body & Spirit Page 26 - 33 Property, Financial & Legal Page 65 Horoscopes Page 34 - 35 Whats On Guide Monthly Calendar Page 66 - 67 Useful Numbers Directory Page 36 -37 Take A Break

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What is it about a space that makes us feel at home? On the most funda- mental level, human beings have a need for shelter, but beyond that we also want comfort, beauty, and con- nection with those around us and with the world outside.

Our responses to the design of houses and other spaces are sometimes con- scious, sometimes unconscious; most of us have clear opinions about our taste that we can define, but many of our reactions to interiors go on be- neath the surface, hard-wired in and bound up with our instincts for secu- rity and stimulation.

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Trends in current research support de Botton’s assertion that when it comes to design, we are subject to a host of neurological responses we have no

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Lifestyle The Journey Out of Lockdown may seem easier just to stay at home. or go to their funeral. When we went The outside world has been a threat outside we saw police sending people Remember To Be Patient to life for many weeks and we have no back inside. We watched TV, listened to guidelines how to undo the invisible the radio, followed social media. In fact We have all just lived through an experi- damage this has caused. The gates have we were constantly bombarded with ence in our lives like no other. We have been opened and we are expected just this invisible threat for many weeks. all been challenged in different ways and to go through them and resume normal are having to live with changes in our life. Life can still seem anything but nor- Then when we were allowed to venture lives we did not see coming, and may mal. No wonder there is fear. out, we saw people with masks and not feel ready for. Human beings are gloves. People avoiding each other. Peo- creatures of habit. We like our routines. So, remember to be patient with ple afraid of people. We saw and heard They give our lives structure and mean- yourself and others around you. Take about people breaking the rules. People ing and can make us feel safe. So, after it slowly if you need to. Small steps in were asking lots of questions, afraid to two months of staying in the house and the right direction, but keep going. You get it wrong. Suddenly other people either not going out at all, or going out don’t have to do it like anyone else. We outside of our immediate family were a to the supermarket, or to walk the dog, are all different in the way we manage threat to us. The most natural response it is fair to say that many people feel life. Work out what’s best for you and to this is to withdraw. The biggest anxious and fearful of resuming the life your family, and do that. If you need help, problem with this is that we are going they had before Covid 19. For some, don’t be afraid to ask for it. Remember against all that is normal for us. We are life seems like it will never be the same to celebrate what you see as going well. social animals. We like to connect with again. For people who have lost loved You will get there eventually. each other. We like to talk and share ones or suffered serious illness, or lost our problems and most importantly to their livelihood or jobs, life has signifi- Recognise The Symptoms of touch. There are many people who live cantly changed. They will most certainly Fear alone and have been alone throughout be living through a state of grief. Finding all of this. What we need most when we their way through all of this will be very We call a sudden life threatening experi- feel threatened is to have contact, not challenging. ence a “ trauma”. For most of us this is social isolation. It is no wonder there exactly what it has been. When our very has been a lot of fear and there still will So, after two months of staying in the survival is threatened, we go into “sur- be for some time to come. house and for many people feeling afraid vival mode”. Our whole being looks out of going out, it is fair to say that going for danger. We can see danger every- So recognise the stress of all this in out will feel odd at first. The outside where and our tendency is to lock down yourself and others. Again, try not to world has been a threat to life itself for and stay safe. The Corona virus could compare because we are all different many weeks. We are afraid that it still not be seen with our eyes. We were told and cope differently. Maybe step back a is. People are wearing masks, gloves and it was there. We were told it was dan- little from the “ bad news “as you begin socially isolating. People are moving gerous and we had to protect ourselves. to resume your life again. Focus on how away from each other, as opposed to We were told that we could become you want your life to be. Do what is their tendency to move towards. There seriously ill, and die. We were told that best for you and your family. Try to begin remains an underlying level of anxiety we would have to go into hospital alone to reconnect in the ways which suit you around the rules and what we should and maybe go on a ventilator, and maybe best. Do something each day which and should not be doing. It can be con- die alone. We were told that we could fusing and frustrating. For many of us, it not say goodbye to our dying loved ones gives you joy. All of this will help you to

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www.the-journal.es 12 July 2020 reduce your stress and heal the trauma know what others have gone through, with this aspect of the loss as well as you have gone through. or are currently dealing with. I know that which we usually expect. We need from my personal experience and from to acknowledge all of this trauma so Try To Establish Healthy my work as a therapist for over two that we can move on in a healthy way. Routines decades that we are fantastic masters of disguise. We can be very good at hid- See The Opportunities and During times of stress in our life, we find ing our pain and appearing ok to those Practice Gratitude ways to cope. We will all have changed around us. The Covid experience will some things in our daily routines. Some have brought up many past unresolved The enforced lockdown will have pro- of these changes you will be happy issues for people as well as the losses vided us with an opportunity to reflect with. For example, you may have taken incurred by the lockdown. So, be mind- on our life and to reassess what is im- up daily exercise, or a new hobby, or ful of your words if you do not want portant to us, and what is not. We may resumed an old one. You may be feel- to offend or upset anyone. Try not to have learnt that many things we previ- ing really happy about this. Y ou may take too much to heart any throwaway ously stressed about, no longer matter, however be eating or drinking more remarks or Facebook posts. If something or matter less. We may have reflected than is healthy for you, and feel unhappy needs addressing, have a conversation. on our work, health, relationships, goals with this. You may have gained weight, You do not have to solve other people’s in life, and maybe even death itself. feel sluggish and not ok with yourself. problems, or fix them. Care for yourself Perhaps you are watching too much TV, first, then others. I want to leave you with the following or are on social media more than you thoughts; want to be. Whatever has changed as a We have been in lockdown either alone result of Lockdown, please try not to or with family members, and relation- Be grateful for all this has been. The judge yourself too much. Remember you ships have been tested. Relationships pain and the joy. have been through a difficult stressful which were previously strained may have time and you have done your best. As become more so, whilst many others life takes on some normality again, you will have improved with time together. Let go of what you no longer need. It can decide to let go of any coping strat- Domestic abuse does not always show will only hold you back. egies which you are not happy with. You up as a black eye. Many victims feel can begin new routines or pick up old afraid or ashamed to talk about it. For Give yourself credit for how you got ones. It is your choice. A new start. Take many others, it is not being able to see through this. small steps. Give yourself time to create their loved ones which causes distress. the new you. Try not to overdo things Many people have not seen, or had Allow yourself to dream again. Make so that you go backwards. Always see physical contact which members of their plans for the future. Find the joy in whatever you choose to do as a posi- family for many months. Flights have each day. tive choice rather than a punishment, been cancelled, weddings and special and you will achieve what you want. If celebrations postponed, babies born and you need help, ask for it. There is great family members being unable to cuddle Remember that you are alive. Live strength in acknowledging our struggles them. There is longing to touch our life to the full. You never know what and accepting support if we need it. loved ones and we do not know when is around the corner. we will. Across the world, there is the Be Kind To Yourself and Others sadness of loss. Many have died without their family around them. Those left Try to be mindful that we cannot always behind have to cope Restaurante ~ Terraza ~ Cafeteria

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A Good Read The Two Lives of Lydia Lydia and Freddie. Freddie and across the doorway of her past, liv- Lydia. They’d been together for ing two lives, impossibly, at once. Bird more than a decade, and Lydia But there’s an emotional toll to re- By Josie Silver thought their love was indestruct- turning to a world where Freddie, ible. alive, still owns her heart. Because there’s someone in her new life, But she was wrong. On her twen- her real life, who wants her to stay. ty-eighth birthday, Freddie died in a car accident. Written with Josie Silver’s trade- mark warmth and wit, The Two So now it’s just Lydia, and all she Lives of Lydia Bird is a powerful wants to do is hide indoors and sob and thrilling love story about the until her eyes fall out. But Lydia what-ifs that arise at life’s cross- knows that Freddie would want roads, and what happens when her to try to live fully, happily, one woman is given a miraculous even without him. So, enlisting chance to answer them. the help of his best friend, Jonah, and her sister, Elle, she takes her first tentative steps into the world, open to life--and perhaps even love--again. But then something inexplicable happens that gives her another chance at her old life with Fred- die. A life where none of the tragic events of the past few months have happened.

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where we climbed the many steps to the with Robbie Williams Meerkat Music auditoria Parque Torres (the world’s best concert, (If you missed it, search for it) evening thigh work out) to be raptured a real singalong and a fun production. by the likes of Gregory Porter, The Hu- Amazing what you can do with a split- man League and UB40. Wonderful, screen and a few garages. irreplaceable times, hopefully not totally behind us despite the cancellation of Ahh, those music nights on the beaches events for this year. of the Port.

The lead up to these musical fiestas has Chirringuitos with flamenco, dancing always been San Juan and the Hogueras on the beach at midnight. I will miss it of Alicante, at the end of June, getting all this year, should there be any. I have us into that fabulous fiesta mindset with a beautiful beach outside my window. bonfires on the beach and even bigger Unfortunately, I don’t foresee anything bonfires in the streets of the city as the similar here in extended lockdown Wales. Dawn Llewellyn-Price amazing papier-mache figures are burned We may get some disco lights, but that’ll and the firemen aim at the crowd in a be the police cars targeting the gangs of July in Spain has usually been a very mu- wildly screaming bath of powerful hoses. youths congregating on the dunes, try- sical affair for us. Only yesterday a couple That’s usually the start of our amazing ing to set them alight. I’m still hopeful of lovely Facebook memories popped up, summers. for a few weeks in August, depending on same day, different years; seeing Sir Tom Not this year, of course. Many of us will ministry decisions, as our flight to Spain (the Welsh one) Jones at the bullring in have to make do with just the online hasn’t yet been cancelled, though the Murcia, and Spanish superstar David concerts, continuing in the vein of the wedding we’d have been returning from Bisbal, same city, different venue. many online freebies we’ve been enjoying has been postponed a year. with everyone from opera diva Katherine Through our Spanish summers, we’ve Jenkins showing off her fabulous frocks So, nowhere to go and nothing to do seen Shakira at Elche, Ricky Martin every Saturday at 7 pm and trying her stuck back in Blighty. twice at the bullring, and even Staus hand at a huge variety of themes from Quo at Alicante bullring, realistically, sporting anthems to Disney tunes. Sophie Guess it’s a case of ‘Carry on Eating’ the best use of these ‘Sol y Sombra’ ven- Ellis Bextor has entertained us from her then… ues. George Benson has entertained us kitchen disco before promptly falling off through balmy nights at San Javier Jazz, her bike within days of the finale and do- Ooh, matron! and Cartagena’s Mar de Musicas has ing herself a fair bit of damage, poor girl. found us dancing away to the many free- bie concerts as well as the ticketed events Then there was the fabulous Take That www.the-journal.es 17 July 2020

Music picked up on b side Big Thing and it went on to sell over 10,000 cop- ies in one week. An album followed after being pushed back many times by the record company and was released outside of the UK in 1988 without any further promotion.

Around this time Stansfield met Au- gusto Grassi, an Italian costume de- signer on a holiday in Tunisia. In 1987 they got married at Sacred Hearts Catholic Church in Rochdale and Lisa moved to live with him in Italy on a hilltop town called Zagarolo, outside of Rome. However Lisa was really in- love with the idea of Italy rather than her husband and after sixteen weeks, she realised that their marriage was LISA STANSFIELD over.

Lisa Stansfield is a singer, actress and Listen to your heart and I got a feel- Stansfield moved back to Rochdale general superstar who has sold over ing. The singles were unsuccessful in and in 1989 and when Morris and 20 million albums world wide….. the charts (later to be re – released Devaney, both brass players, were whilst keeping the Lancashire girl on the album In session in 1996) but recruited for a Coldcut session. Lisa next door image. led to an invitation to co-host the ITV went along just for fun and was in- show Razzamatazz. troduced to the group and she sang Lisa Jane Stansfield was born in and co-wrote People Hold On. The Crumpsall Hospital Manchester on Although it was a well paid job, Lisa song became an instant dance hit 11th April 1966 to Marion and Keith believed that nobody would ever and reached number 11 in the UK Stansfield and she had two sisters take her seriously as a singer if she charts. On the strength of its suc- Karen and Suzanne. The family Grew continued presenting for the long- cess, Lisa was persuaded to try her up in Heywood (My home town) term and decided to leave the show luck as a solo artiste and the three- greater Manchester and moved to to continue her career as a singer..... some decided to drop the name Blue nearby Rochdale in 1977. Lisa grew around the same time she appeared Zone eventually became Lisa Stans- up loving soul music, mainly through with the Krankies on their ITV pro- field. listening to mums Motown collection gram The Krankies Klub . and she states that her idols growing They were now signed to Arista up were Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, In 1984 Stansfield was reunited with Records - and things started moving Aretha Franklin and Barry White. former school friends Ian Devaney rapidly when the next single release, and Andy Morris (they had worked This Is The Right Time became a top Stansfield knew she wanted to be- together musically at school) and 20 hit in the UK. Lisa’s most infa- come a singer from a young age and they formed the band Blue Zone. mous anthem All Around The World she was already singing at local work- They wrote several songs, produced was released in October. This was to ing men’s clubs in her early teens. a demo and showed it to as many become her first UK number one hit record labels as they could and and still remains the biggest selling At 14, she had her first break in mu- they were signed by Rockin Horse single and her most well known track sic when she entered and won a local Records a small indie label. Rockin to date. talent competition Search for a star. Horse was bought out by Arista The competition was held at The Wil- around a year later. The band´s first lows club in Salford and was spon- two singles Love Will Wait and Fin- sored by the Manchester Evening est Thing were unsuccessful, Arista News and winning this competition issued their next single On Fire in led to her first recording contract. October 1987. Just as the single was In 1981 she released her first single climbing the charts (number ninety- Your Alibis on Devil Records. The nine in the United Kingdom), it was single was not so successful in the withdrawn by the record company charts (although it was released in in the wake of the King’s Cross fire. Holland as well as in the UK), but led However their next single Thinking to Stansfield signing with Polydor about his baby started to make some Records. She released several singles waves…… Kiss-FM and the club scene for Polydor including; The only way, www.the-journal.es 18 July 2020 The album Affection was released ing a Brit Award, the Billboard Music in November 1989 and further Award, the World Music Award, singles; Live Together, What Did I the ASCAP Award, Ivor Novello Do to You? and You Can’t Deny It Awards, Silver Clef Awards and were also released from this album. DMC Awards. She was also nomi- Affection sold over 5 million cop- nated for two Grammy Awards in ies around the world, reached triple the Best New Artist and Best Female platinum in the UK and was a huge Pop Vocal Performance categories. success in other countries including On the back of her huge successes America where it reached Platinum. Stansfield made two charity singles; Stansfield embarked on a very suc- she was a part of the Band Aid ll cessful tour of Europe and North project with the Christmas single Do America to promote the album and they know it´s Christmas? She also many awards were received includ- covered in 1990 Down in the Depths for the AIDS charity compilation Red and Set Your Loving Free. A tour of Hot + Blue. Europe the US and Asia followed - again to promote a very successful In 1991 Stansfield released her album. In late 1992 she co wrote second studio album Real Love and and sang the hit single Someday (I´m again the album was a great success. coming back) for The Bodyguard Stanfield co-wrote all of the songs film soundtrack and the single made on the album and reached number 3 the UK top 10. Around this time Lisa in the UK album chart, number 6 in wrote a song for Dionne Warwick the US and had great success around entitled Friends Can Be Lovers for Europe, achieving Double Platinum the album of the same name. sales in the UK and gold in the US. Singles from the album included All 1992 saw Stansfield appear at the Woman, Time To Make You Mine Freddie Mercury tribute concert at Continued on Pg20

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Music Wembley stadium alongside a host of was released on 10 May Constantine’s film Northern Soul. stars. She sang These Are The Days 1999. Swing: Original Motion Set in 1974, the film was an inde- Of Our Lives with Queen and also I Picture Soundtrack received positive pendent docudrama about the social Want To Break Free, with the former reviews from music critics, and phenomenon and generation of being included on George Michael´s peaked at number six on Billboard’s the Northern soul music and dance Five Live ep. Top Jazz Albums chart. movement, and was released in 2014. In early 1993 she co-wrote and The next few years saw Stansfield Stansfields next album came in 2014. recorded the song In All the Right release albums with varying success. The studio album Seven was origi- Places, the theme song from the Face Up was released in 2001 but the nally announced for 2013 but was film Indecent Proposal, starring Rob- album was somewhat experimental pushed back to the January 2014 ert Redford and Demi Moore. The (featuring two step garage beats) release date. Written and produced single was released in May 1993, and reached the top 40 in only a few with husband Ian Daveney, the reaching number 8 in the UK. The countries. Stansfield toured Europe album had the collaboration with song was later included on Stans- in 2001 and 2002. In February 2002, Grammy award winning orchestra- field’s third studio album, So Natural, she made her stage debut in The tor Jerry Hay (who worked a lot with released on 8 November 1993. Vagina Monologues at the Arts Michael Jackson). This album was a Theatre in the West End of London, success, peaking at number 13 in the So Natural had a great critical re- sharing the stage with Anita Dob- UK charts. sponse, reaching number 6 in the UK son and Cecilia Noble. charts and gaining Platinum sales. In October 2017, Stansfield an- The album spawned to singles in the In 2003 she released her first great- nounced a new album Deeper, and UK; So Natural and A Little Bit of est hits album Biography: The Great- another European tour. The album Heaven, both singles having moder- est Hits. The album was commer- was released on 6 April 2018. The ate success in the charts. Another cially successful, it certified gold in album reached number 15 on the UK sell-out tour came on the back of So the UK reaching number 3 in the UK Albums Chart, while the single Natural this time of the UK and Japan charts. A European tour again accom- Everything reached number one where Stansfield was ever popular. panied the release of the album. on the Soul Chart , the single Never Ever reached number six on the Bill- In 1997 Stansfield released another 2004 brought the single Too Hot with board Dance chart. This marked her successful album, The self titled soul legends Kool and the Gang. The first appearance on that chart in 20 Lisa Stansfield was again critically same year, after fulfilling all obliga- years, afterI’m Leavin’ topped the acclaimed and reached number 2 tions with Arista Records Stansfield chart in 1998. in the UK album charts and top 20 signed with ZTT records and the next In June 2018, following a string of around Europe and Japan. Singles album was released. The album sold out tour dates in Europe, Stans- released in Europe included People The Moment was a studio album field announced her North American Hold On , The Real Thing, Never, produced by the legendary Trevor Tour to begin in October. Her first in Never Gonna Give You Up, and Horn and was more pop orientated North America in two decades, the The Line. All four singles entered than previous projects. Whilst criti- tour began on 9 October in Toronto the UK Chart, reaching numbers cally well received, commercially the and included stops in Montreal, Bos- four, nine, twenty-five and sixty-four, album failed, reaching number 47 ton, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, respectively. in the UK album charts. Another Chicago, Los Angeles, and more, European tour followed to promote before concluding in San Francisco In 1998 Stansfield married long the album. on 26 October. time friend and music colleague Ian Devaney. The minimalist ceremony Stansfield went back to acting next; Lisa Stansfield is a veteran of many was held in Washington Square Park she played herself in the comedy successful tours, producer of mul- in New York City, and the only guests series Monkey Trousers in mid-2005. tiple albums and an actress. She has were her parents and his mother. In late 2006 she appeared in the collaborated with some of the greats and Lisa has carved a career out of drama series Gold-plated, playing hard work; She is seen as a soul In July 1999 Stansfield dueted with Trinny Jamieson. Barry White on the song The Longer queen whilst still keeping the girl We Make Love for his album Stay- In September 2007, Stansfield ap- next door image. ing Power. The song was released peared in another television se- Ladies and gentlemen, I give you as a single in the US with moderate ries, Agatha Christie’s Marple. She success. Stansfield made her movie played Mary Durrant in the episode Lisa Stansfield. acting debut in this year where she titled Ordeal by Innocence. played Joan Woodcock in the Nick Mead-directed movie Swing, also In 2009, she starred in the Nick Damien Sugden starring Hugo Speer. She also re- Mead-directed documentary Dean corded songs for the soundtrack. The Street Shuffle playing herself. In album, full of jazz and swing tracks, 2012, she performed a role in Elaine www.the-journal.es 20 July 2020

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Homes & Gardens How To Grow Wisteria the roof of your property. This can be grown wisteria can take up to 20 years stopped by pruning at different times to flower) and planting conditions (e.g. A senior gardener at Holland Park, which throughout the summer. aspect and soil type and health). Wiste- arguably has some of the best wisteria Pruning your wisteria ria can take between 8-15 years to flower on view in London comments “Wisteria Pruning is key to any flowering wisteria, so my best tip would be to always buy is a deciduous plant; as such, planting in and it is recommended to hard prune in one that is in flower! Grafted plants can autumn or early spring is best practice. late winter, usually February to reduce flower from a young age, whereas many This allows the plant’s root system to each shoot (previous year’s growth) back cheaper seedlings may never flower at all. establish before foliage, flower and seed to a few buds from the main stems. This What should you feed your wisteria? production is required. You’re also avoid- will promote a framework of flowering Wisteria like to be treated hard, and a ing the potential hot and dry conditions spurs over time which maximises the fertiliser high in nitrogen will encourage of summer and freezing conditions of quantity of flowers produced. Through- leafy growth at the expense of flowers, so winter, both of which would require out the first few seasons whilst the plant if feeding, then I’d advise using a rose feed further preparation and maintenance in is growing and establishing, training and or other feed which is designed to pro- order for the plant to start off well in its pruning is beneficial so as to ensure the mote flowering, and in very well drained new location.” desired structure or shape is achieved. A soils add sulphate of potash as they do Where to plant your wisteria second prune is needed “again in sum- need soil that retains moisture during dry Plant in moist, fertile, well drained soil mer (July-August). Cut back the whippy periods. Since they are commonly grown and in full sun, however wisteria will green shoots of the current year’s growth against walls, drought conditions can grow in semi-shade. All wisteria looks to five or six leaves after flowering. This often be a problem for them. beautiful growing over a pergola with pruning helps prevent the wisteria grow- Where can you see wisteria? seating below or growing over the front ing into windows, roofs, and gutters - Holland Park is of course an excellent or rear of your home. If you choose to which is something you’ll definitely want place to wander and capture the beauty grow your wisteria over your home you to avoid. of the wisteria, and Jesus College in Cam- will need to install wire support. These When do you expect flowers to appear? bridge is swathed in purple flowers for need to be strong and secure as the plant Flowering time is around April to June part of the year. While outside of Japan, will become heavy in years to come. By for established plants. For newly planted a few noted places to see Wisteria would installing wire support, the wisteria will specimens however, first-time flowering be Hampton Court Palace, Waterperry grow onto the wire instead of growing will be dependent on variables such as: Gardens in Oxfordshire, or if you’re in over downpipes and aerials which will the age and size of the plant purchased, Paris, then try the bar bistro Au Vieux cause long term damage. Wisteria will whether it was grown from seed or via Paris d’Arcole which has a magnificent also grow into windows and climb to grafting (as stated by the RHS, seed- specimen growing up its facade.

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www.the-journal.es 22 July 2020 What To Sow And Grow •Make your last direct sowings of later. beetroot so they mature in time for In July autumn. •Continue to sow spring onions in drills outdoors July is the perfect growing month, as •There is still time to direct sow for a quick crop to add to long, warm days stretch out late into fast-maturing carrots such as ‘Nantes salads and stir fries. the evening. With vegetable gardens Frubund’, ‘Adelaide’ and ‘Amsterdam full of produce and borders at their Forcing’. •Add some colour to peak, you’ll be busy watering, moni- your plot by direct sow- toring for pests and keeping on top •Sow fast-growing herbs such as co- ing Swiss chard ‘Bright of weeds. If you’re planning a holi- riander, dill, and parsley directly into Lights’. This will day, invest in an irrigation system to the ground or into containers. over-winter to give a look after fruit, flowers and veg while bumper crop in the you’re away. •Sow hardy corn salad directly into spring. Here’s a handy list of what vegetables drills for crops throughout autumn to plant in July, along with the fruit, and winter. •Direct sow tur- flowers and plants to grow this month: nips 1cm deep. Flowers to Sow and Grow •Direct sow endive for a tasty autumn Thin seedlings to In the Greenhouse / Indoors crop. 15cm apart and keep moist. Ex- •July is the ideal time to sow spring- •Make more sowings of French beans pect to start har- flowering perennial seeds in trays and runner beans if space allows - this vesting in 60 days. filled with good quality compost. Try will extend your cropping season well Plant outdoors aquilegia, bellis, delphinium and lu- into the autumn. Direct sow or start pin. them off in small pots. Expect to start •Plant out sprout- harvesting in late August. ing broccoli, spacing •Sow summer-flowering perennials the plants 60cm (2ft) such as scabiosa, echinacea and gera- •For something more unusual grow apart. Calabrese plants nium. kohl rabi - direct sow it now for a crop can be spaced closer in approximately 8 weeks. together at 30cm (1ft) •Prepare for winter containers by apart. sowing winter-flowering pansies in the •Continue to direct sow lettuce seeds greenhouse. every three weeks for a continuous •Plant out winter cab- supply. bages, allowing about 45cm •For flowers that bridge the gap be- between plants as they get tween spring and summer, grow bien- •July is the perfect time to start your quite big! nials such as forget-me-not, foxgloves, first direct sown crops of pal choi as sweet William and beautifully scented they’re prone to bolting if grown be- •Plant out winter veg- wallflowers for flowering next year. fore midsummer. etables such as hardy Direct sow outdoors cauliflowers, kale and •Make your last sowings of peas out- leeks now. •Sprinkle forget-me-not (myosotis) doors now so that they develop. seeds outdoors from May to Septem- •Plant out Brussels ber to mimic the natural process that •Direct sow perpetual spinach for au- sprouts early this follows their spring flowering. Ideal tumn and winter cropping. month. for areas of dappled shade. Keep one step Plant outdoors •Add colour to stir-fries with raddi- ahead - what to chio. Seeds can be sown directly into order this month •Plant out autumn-flowering bulbs the soil now. like nerine and autumn crocus now. •Order poppy and •Make small direct sowings of rad- california poppy Herbs & Vegetables To Sow and ishes every few weeks to ensure a seeds ready for Au- Grow constant supply. Be sure to water fre- gust sowing. In the greenhouse / indoors quently in hot weather and expect to start harvesting within a month. •Buy parsley, corian- •Sow gherkins indoors by early July, der and chervil seeds to transplant outside later. Pick the •Direct sow salad leaves regularly to sow next month and fruits when small and expect to start throughout the summer. Pick the grow under glass for the harvesting in late summer. leaves when small and remove any winter. Direct sow outdoors spent plants. Expect to start harvest- ing in three weeks. •Make sure you have •Sow basil in pots to keep on your enough salad leaf seeds to patio now and to bring indoors for the •Spring cabbages such as ‘Durham keep you going through the winter. Early’ should be sown now in a well rest of summer prepared seed bed for transplanting and autumn! www.the-journal.es 23 July 2020

Homes & Gardens How Do I Tell If the Hibiscus plant. have turned red and the petals are be- Bush I Just Bought Is The tropical hibiscus needs warm weather ginning to fade. Use scissors or garden Perennial or Tropical? or a greenhouse environment to survive, shears. which tends not to be a problem luckily here! How Do I Tell If the Hibiscus Bush I Just Step 2 Bought Is Perennial or Tropical? Peren- Strip nial hibiscus plants are also called hardy How to Dry Hibiscus Flowers the pet- hibiscus plants. The main difference be- for Tea als from tween hardy and tropical versions of the Hibiscus tea has a sweet-tart flavour the plant are the temperature requirements. that has been compared to cranber- calyces The tropical hibiscus requires a warm ries. This refreshing drink is deli- and climate year-round. Whereas, the hardy cious hot or cold. Hibiscus (Hibiscus spread hibiscus can tolerate cold spells -- dying sabdariffa L.) , also known as roselle, the back to the ground during the winter is a plant with bright pink, red or yel- months, and then shooting up again in calyces the spring. low flowers, native to tropical climes to dry out of direct sunlight. Spread Knowing the type of hibiscus plant you such as Jamaica and parts of Aus- on newspapers or cookie sheets, or on purchased allows you to care for it prop- tralia, though it is cultivated widely old window screens. erly. If you are thinking of growing this throughout the world, including plant back in the UK, and live in an area Spain. Dried hibiscus flowers contain Step 3 which is prone to a cold climate, expect vitamin C and other anti-oxidants. Allow to take extra measures to protect your While the entire flower can be used the new plant. for tea, generally only the calyx, the caly- Inspect the leaves of your plant. Deep bulbous part at the base of the flower, ces to green leaves with a high gloss signify a is used. dry tropical hibiscus. Heart-shaped, dull- colored leaves signify a hardy hibiscus. com- Check the flower color of the plant. Things You’ll Need plete- Hardy hibiscus flowers have red, pink or Garden shears or clippers ly. white flowers, according to the Tropical Cookie sheet, newspapers or old win- Hibiscus website. Tropical plants have dow screen Crumble a little to remove the seeds bright salmon, peach, orange or yellow Glass or plastic jar with lid inside each calyx. Store the dried blooms. calyces in a clean glass or plastic jar. Inspect the shape of the flower. The Step 1 tropical variety has double flowers, while Clip Finally make hibiscus tea by soaking the hardy hibiscus has large buds in the hibiscus 1 cup of dried calices in 8 cups of cold center of its flowers, averaging about 2 to flowers water. 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All Green Fingers workers will home. bulbs in September and then, just before observe strict social distancing guide- ‘Flowers… are a proud the holidays, she would bring out ravish- lines and hygiene standards for the time assertion that a ray of ing crates of them, just about to flower, being in order to keep everyone safe. beauty out-values all the from the cold boot room. I adore them Our Maintenance Team have a huge task utilities of the world,’ as cut flowers, too, but they last much ahead, clearing mud and debris left after wrote Emerson, and we longer when potted. And when the the weeks of heavy storms, weeding and are very much inclined to flowers are past their best, you can plant spraying all streets of ‘C’ North. The agree. A perfect peony them in your garden to bloom again the phenomenal weed growth during this or a frothy bunch of hy- following year.’ exceptional period is making it a much drangeas are an extreme- longer job, so if we don’t get to your ly powerful tool, and as Nowhere are the clean, simple lines road as often during Summer, please any interior designer or of orchids more visually effective than bear with us; streets are done in strict florist will tell you, there when they are used as a palate cleanser rotation and extra days will be worked is no easier way to en- against rich chinoiserie pattern, such as where possible. liven and beautify a room. in this dining room by Paolo Moschino. How to decorate with Grape-hyacinth bulbs are fantasti- The volunteers this month have dug out flowers and foliage. Read cally easy to grow and their tonal blue all the drainage ditches at the bottom on and be inspired... flowers, which blossom in April, make a of the dual carriageway and cleared and delightful, lightly scented bedside posy. swept the lay-by areas there. They have Sculptural branches of Display them in a simple, clear glass ves- a mammoth task ahead; weeding all Italian plum tree adorn sel to allow the acid green of the stems the planted areas and verges that have this dresser. In your own to work against the blooms. become completely overgrown. If you home, think about the would like to weed anywhere near your subtleties of colour that Try splitting taller varieties of flower house, it would be really appreciated – surround the arrange- among complementary vessels, as the every little helps, as they say. This month ment. Although these florist Nicolette Owen of Nicolette we appealed in desperation for new branches would have Camille Floral Design has with these volunteers and were joined by Christine, a strong visual impact three elegant vases of delphiniums. Her John3, Jan, Sandra, Alan, Geoff, Judi and anywhere, here the un- beautiful website is packed with inspir- Den – fabulous, but we would welcome derstated rosiness of the ing images of her work. We thoroughly any more who are on Lower C sector fruit gently brings out the recommend having a look. and can spare a couple of hours volun- colours in the dresser to teering on a Wednesday morning. Just create an attraction add For a hand-tied bunch select flowers come along to the Welcome Wall on the balance to the eye. that are fine in stem yet full in flower, dual carriageway at 9am – drinks, biccies such as hydrangeas or roses, as they are and breakfast butties are free! Also, if The fluffy purple-pink much easier to handle. A simple jam jar anyone feels they would like to join our plumes that appear after works beautifully as a vase. Committee, they would be really wel- flowering on Cotinus come: it would be lovely to hear some coggygria resemble puffs For larger floral arrangements, like this new, fresh ideas! of smoke, earning this hydrangea laden, chicken wire is a flo- popular garden plant its rist’s best friend. By now we would have already held our common name: smoke AGM and Street Party...these have both bush. Sturdy branches Don’t feel restricted by vases - feel free been postponed until later in the year. covered in a long-lasting, to arrange flowers in all sorts of vessels Please try and support our future func- smoky haze bring the ful- from ceramic jugs to large glass bottles. tions as they raise much needed funds – some beauty of summer These were cut from the garden and put we lost many plants during Lockdown as indoors. together. we were unable to water them due to government regulations and we’d like to Combine clear glass Tulip, narcissi, poppy and ranunculus replace them as soon as possible. Lower vessels of all shapes and floral arrangements C is looking a little sorrier for itself at sizes with frothy white the moment but we are determined to blooms for an elegant A romantic dislpay of freshly cut flowers bring it back to it’s former glory! table display. in metals pot adorns the flower room at Wardington Manor in Oxfordshire. 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Property, Financial & Legal 20 Living Room many townhouses and apartments. ty. We also prefer to light the living room Hanging Art Incorrectly with low lighting instead of overhead Design Mistakes Art hung the wrong way on a wall is like light. Floor lamps and table lamps are best a character in a movie wearing a really for living rooms. Everyone Makes bad wig, it’s just kinda hard not to see it, Overthinking the Sofa and you wish so bad you could just rip No one loves a simple sofa more than me Interior designers spend their lives study- it off, knowing that everything would because they are so easy to style. Stay ing the little details that make a room per- be so much better without it. It doesn’t away from overly ornate details like fect. Just like a beautifully directed movie, ruin your experience, but it’s just terribly curved legs, winged arms, tufts, and nail- a well-decorated living room is at once distracting. heads. engaging and impressive, familiar and safe. While some agree that art should be Choosing a Disproportionate Cof- And sometimes, what is off in our own liv- hung at eye level, that this doesn’t apply ing rooms can be difficult to pinpoint. @ fee Table in every case. Yes, the art should be at There’s more to choosing a coffee table Home Mazarron help shed some light on eye level, but not if your ceilings are re- the most common living room design mis- than swinging over to your favourite ally low and not if you are really tall. If home goods store and selecting one on a takes that may be plaguing our spaces. the wall were cut up vertically into four The space of your dreams may not be so whim. Let your lifestyle and functionality sections (going from bottom to top), (kid-friendly, storage for remotes?) guide out of reach if you consider the most com- think of the art being in the third quad- mon living room decorating mistakes. the materials, height, length and clear- rant (counting from the floor). ance space needed to ensure your coffee Selecting the Wrong Sofa Making It Too Precious to Live table sings in harmony with your living A great living room starts with a great In room. sofa. So often we enter into a house and While the days of unused “sitting rooms” the owners have good taste, but they al- Selecting Cheap Art and plastic-wrapped furniture are long Cheap art can really drag down a room’s ready have a sofa that they want to work gone, @Home still insists on paying with, they don’t want to replace it because aesthetic. Instead of going generic, opt for special attention to making your living a custom-art service, where you can com- it’s not that old and they don’t mind it. room fit the conveniences of everyday I’ve had to break the news over and over mission affordable, original art. There are living. Select textiles and rugs that can lots of cool custom art services available that with a sofa like that, they would take the wear and tear of everyday living. never get the room they want. now, both local and on line. We hear time and time again from our Not Mixing Periods and Styles Not Hanging Curtains Properly clients how the sofa they purchased in Often people feel boxed in and limited Hanging curtain rods just above the win- the past was not comfortable or was too by the architecture of their home and dow can close in a space. Instead, hang big (or too small) for the room. In liv- select furniture based on the home’s ar- the rod half a foot above the window ing rooms, a good sofa is key to comfort, chitecture and time period. Our solution frame. This will give the room a feeling of but it’s also central to how a room feels is to mix furniture styles with the style openness. and looks. Make sure you pay attention of architecture. You can merge contem- Choosing Harsh Lighting to sofa seat height (a low seat is hard to porary furniture with traditional crown Updating lighting fixtures can be an in- get in and out of) and draw up a furniture molding, Moroccan antique rugs, African expensive way to really help improve the floor plan before purchasing. Buying on beaded benches, and contemporary art. overall aesthetic of any space, as well as impulse is great for accessories and side We love to recover and rework vintage give a sense of sophisticated elegance and tables, but never for a sofa, as it can be a pieces and mix them with custom sofas comfort. It’s also one of the most often very costly mistake. so the living room feels timeless and ap- overlooked design features, yet most ver- Falling Into the Showroom Look proachable. satile - light fixtures can move with you. Another mistake that plagues living rooms Forgetting to Measure Having Clutter everywhere, is the “showroom feel.” In One indispensable trick for combining Too many accessories, no matter how other words, a room that looks like it’s all periods and styles: When mixing new expensive, are considered décor overkill. been purchased from the same store. It’s and vintage elements, pay attention to For a less is more vibe, accessories should important to us to mix new and vintage furniture heights, as traditional furniture be grouped together to create a pleasing elements in order to create an interesting, is typically higher than modern pieces. vignette, whether it’s on the cocktail ta- eclectic, and individualized room. We Sticking With Obvious Fabrics ble, buffet, or bookcase. love the patina of vintage furniture, espe- There are some great outdoor fabrics that Forgetting About Prime Wall cially paired with modern upholstery. we’re using indoors that dogs and kids Space Buying a Rug That’s Too Small cannot destroy. It’s important to select rugs that will wear well. Beware of the When designing your living room, the One of the main offenders in living room floor isn’t the only option to place furni- decorating is the poorly sized rug. I see it seductive silk rug. Instead, consider a wool rug. Pay particular attention to the ture and décor - think vertically and con- so many times, and it pains me - especially sider using floating shelves and hanging when it can be so easily avoided. Huge quality of the fabric and the timelessness of the design when selecting a rug. plants. We’re so used to furniture that sits rugs can be expensive and can feel like on the floor, that once things stop fitting such a scary commitment, but it’s one of Not Testing Your Living Room on the floor, we give up. the most important aspects of a room. Arrangement Lining Your Walls with Furniture Living rooms almost always need at least It’s very important to consider views A common layout mistake I see people an 8-by-10-foot (if not a 9-by-12-foot) rug. from major seating elements. In a large making with their living room is having Unless you have a tiny living room, stay open room, it’s nice to be able to sit on a all the furniture pushed up against the away from anything under 6-by-9-feet. A favourite piece while addressing the rest walls. Try floating your sofa or accent 4-by-6-foot rug might be fine next to a of the room. In a small room, it’s impor- chairs closer to the center of the room to bed, in a kitchen, or in an entrance, but tant to consider the necessary window balance out the layout. it will assuredly not work in your living views. In a room with a fireplace, it’s room. often difficult to know where to put the Neglecting Investment Pieces Though counterintuitive at first, invest- Poorly Planning Your Layout TV - large TV cabinets are cumbersome and don’t fool many. ing in one statement accent is a financial- While it may be tempting to push a sofa ly better move than spending on multiple against a wall facing the TV stand and call Overlooking Smaller Items inexpensive pieces. In the end, the little it a day, @Home reminds us that there is To avoid feeling like you’re in a store, things cost just as much and the space more involved in planning a great living make sure you leave adequate room in feels cluttered rather than cohesive. room layout. It’s important to consider the budget for lighting, textiles, and ac- and create conversation groupings, espe- cessories after large items are selected. cially if the room is long and narrow like The small pieces are what add personali- www.the-journal.es 27 July 2020 Call us on: 0034 636306711 Or visit our showroom, within TJ Euronics The German Küchen Studio. Local24, Centro Comercial Sector B German Urbanisation Camposol, Mazarrón 30875 Murcia www.germankuchen.es Küchen Studio CONDADO REFORM all columns and walls removed to extend the kitchen into the dining area with 4 seater breakfast bar designed from our Schuller handless system to give a seamless streamline finish, in crystal grey and crystal white high gloss cabinets work surfaces produced from compac quartz ceniza, with Rubi red splashbacks to give the kitchen a warm feeling

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Los Palacios Garden Group, 10am - 5pm Perrera Dog Walking, 9am - 11am Local Councillor Silvana Camposol C, 4pm - 6pm 31 ------Social Centre, Camposol, 10am - 1pm Mazarron Bahia Lions Harlequin Rock Choir Rehersals Wellspring Victory Church Service Forget me Not Jumble Sale & Respite Care Alhama Market Day, 9am - 6pm Mazarron AA Group Table top sale, Camposol B., 10am - 6pm Social Centre, Camposol, 1.15pm Puerto de Mazarron, 11am - 5pm Camposol D Clean, 9am Social Centre Camposol, 10:30am - 1:30pm MABS Craft Group Meeting room adjacent to Canada de ------FAST Volunteers Wanted MABS Centre, Camposol B, 1:30pm - Gallego Church, 5.30pm – 8.30pm San Jose El Saladillo Blackbull Sunday Lunch Book A Table Camposol B Clean Working Party, 9am Slimming Club, Cats Bar Camposol, 11am Social Centre, Camposol, 10am 3.30pm Blackbull, Music with DJ Sean Bodie 6pm Catholic Mass in English, 4:30pm Blackbull Fish and Chips 5pm - 9pm til late San Jose El Saladillo ------Perrera Dog Walking, 9am – 11am Local Councillor Silvana Friends and Buddies Meeting The Beacon of Light Blackbull Steak Night 7pm Catholic Mass in English, 4:30pm Social Centre, Camposol, 10am - 1pm Social Centre, Camposol, 7.30pm Canadas Del Romero, 7pm Karaoke at Cats Bar, 9pm ------Blackbull Breakfasts 9am - 1pm ------Mazarron Bahia Lions 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Mazarron Bay Bridge Club, Hotel Playa Camposol D Clean, 8:30am - 5pm Mazarron Market Day, 9am - 6pm Puerto de Mazarron Market Day Table top sale, Camposol B., 10am - 6pm Grande, Pto de Mazarron, 9:30am Totana Market Day, 9am - 6pm Camposol Market Day, 9am - 6pm Camposol D Clean, 9am 9am - 6pm ------Camposol B Clean Working Party Fuente Alamo Market Day, 9am - 6pm Blackbull, Music with DJ Sean Bodie 6pm til late Blackbull Breakfasts 9am - 1pm All Week 8:30am - 5pm Camposol C Gardening Group 9am Los Amigos de Mazarron FC Meeting Camposol B Clean Working Party, 9am St Nicholas Ecumenicla Church Camposol C, 4pm - 6pm FMA Market Day, Isla Plana, 10am - 2pm Service, 10:30am - 5pm Los Palacios Garden Group, 10am - 5pm Perrera Dog Walking, 9am - 11am Local Councillor Silvana Perrera Dog Walking, 9am – 11am Social Centre, Camposol, 10am - 1pm Mazarron AA Group Harlequin Rock Choir Rehersals Wellspring Victory Church Service Forget me Not Jumble Sale & Respite Care Alhama Market Day, 9am - 6pm Meeting room adjacent to Canada de Galle- Mazarron Bahia Lions Social Centre, Camposol, 1.15pm Puerto de Mazarron, 11am - 5pm Social Centre Camposol, 10:30am - 1:30pm MABS Craft Group go Church, 5.30pm – 8.30pm Table top sale, Camposol B., 10am - 6pm FAST Volunteers Wanted MABS Centre, Camposol B, 1:30pm - San Jose El Saladillo Blackbull Sunday Lunch Book A Table Please check with the venues Slimming Club, Cats Bar Camposol, 11am Social Centre, Camposol, 10am 3.30pm Blackbull Fish and Chips 5pm - 9pm Catholic Mass in English, 4:30pm Blackbull, Music with DJ Sean Bodie 6pm San Jose El Saladillo or organisers in case there have Local Councillor Silvana Friends and Buddies Meeting The Beacon of Light Karaoke at Cats Bar, 9pm til late Blackbull Steak Night 7pm Catholic Mass in English, 4:30pm been changes to the events. Social Centre, Camposol, 10am - 1pm Social Centre, Camposol, 7.30pm Canadas Del Romero, 7pm Blackbull Fish and Chips 5pm - 9pm For more information please check the websites of either 27 28 29 30 31 The Journal or the Mazarron Bay Bridge Club, Hotel Playa Camposol D Clean, 8:30am - 5pm Grande, Pto de Mazarron, 9:30am Totana Market Day, 9am - 6pm Camposol Market Day, 9am - 6pm Camposol D Clean, 9am Costa Calida Radio Camposol B Clean Working Party Blackbull Breakfasts 9am - 1pm All Week 8:30am - 5pm Camposol C Gardening Group 9am Los Amigos de Mazarron FC Meeting Camposol B Clean Working Party, 9am THE Camposol C, 4pm - 6pm Los Palacios Garden Group, 10am - 5pm Perrera Dog Walking, 9am - 11am Local Councillor Silvana Perrera Dog Walking, 9am – 11am Social Centre, Camposol, 10am - 1pm Mazarron AA Group Forget me Not Jumble Sale & Respite Care Alhama Market Day, 9am - 6pm Meeting room adjacent to Canada de Galle- Mazarron Bahia Lions Social Centre Camposol, 10:30am - 1:30pm MABS Craft Group go Church, 5.30pm – 8.30pm Table top sale, Camposol B., 10am - 6pm Journal FAST Volunteers Wanted MABS Centre, Camposol B, 1:30pm - Slimming Club, Cats Bar Camposol, 11am Social Centre, Camposol, 10am 3.30pm Blackbull Fish and Chips 5pm - 9pm Blackbull, Music with DJ Sean Bodie 6pm Local Councillor Silvana Friends and Buddies Meeting The Beacon of Light Karaoke at Cats Bar, 9pm til late Social Centre, Camposol, 10am - 1pm Social Centre, Camposol, 7.30pm Canadas Del Romero, 7pm Costa Calida Radio Blackbull Fish and Chips 5pm - 9pm 90.00 & 100.00 fm www.the-journal.es 35 July 2020

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Motoring

Jaguar Land Rover will celebrate the golden anniversary of the Range Rover on Wednesday British car firm claims to have sold more than a million examples of the luxury 4x4 across four generations To mark the historic occasion, there will be a new Range Rover Fifty special edition model launched Just 1,970 examples will be available - a nod its release in 1970 - and cost in excess of £100,000 Take a step back in time 50 years as we look back to the original and why it’s loved by Royals and celebrities

Golden oldie: The Range Launched in 1970, loved by the Queen model which will be restricted to just Rover turns 50 this week and the Royal Family and driven by 1,970 vehicles globally to mark the year customers as diverse as footballers David of its arrival and will be priced in excess and there’s a new special edi- Beckham and Vinnie Jones, entrepreneur of £100,000. tion model to celebrate half Sir Richard Branson, comedian James The anniversary comes in the lead up to a century of the world’s first Corden and boxers Anthony Joshua and sales in 2021 of the next fifth-generation luxury 4x4 Mike Tyson, more than a million have Range Rover, camouflaged versions of been sold over four generations. which have been photographed out test- The world’s first luxury 4x4 – Britain’s ing on UK roads. From being just one Range Rover – celebrates 50 years on To celebrate the half-century since the model in 1970 – a luxury spin-off from and off the road as it marks its golden Range Rover’s 1970 debut, and mark the original Land Rover of 1948 – the anniversary on Wednesday. the year of its birth, Land Rover is also Range Rover itself has over the last 15 launching a limited-run Range Rover Fifty years evolved into a family that now also includes the Range Rover Sport launched in 2005, the baby Evoque in 2010, and in 2017 the Velar, which takes its name from the original secret code- name for the Range Rover.

Over its lifetime the Range Rover has achieved a host of technical, endurance and expedition feats, and cultural firsts – including being considered a work of art when it became the first car to be displayed at the world famous Louvre Museum in Paris in 1971, a year after its launch and was cited as an ‘exemplary work of industrial design’. In 1972 a British Army Trans-America expedition team, led by Major John Blashford-Snell, drove two Range Rovers from the north of Alaska to the south- ernmost tip of Argentina, crossing the infamous Darién Gap – a dense forest and swamp that prevents road access between central and South America. In 1982, a specially-commissioned bullet-proof ‘Popemobile’ Range Rover was built for Pope John Paul II’s visit to the UK Thus the Range Rover became the www.the-journal.es 40 July 2020 first vehicle to cross the length of the Even James Bond has got in on the act, or cover - was made up of letters from Americas on the 18,000-mile expedition with Range Rovers appearing alongside production-ready badges for the ‘Alvis’ which took 99 days to cover 250 miles Aston Martins in various 007 movies, and ‘Rover’ marques. of jungle. including the forthcoming ‘No Time to Die’ film. Land Rover said: ‘Its blend of ability – In the Queen’s Silver Jubilee year of motorway cruising, off-roading, and even 1977, a Range Rover won the 4x4 class How the original Range Rover towing in style and comfort – ensured in the London-Sydney Marathon, a gruel- emerged its instant popularity.’ ling 18,750 mile event and the longest ever speed-based car rally. The origins of the luxurious but capable Among its pioneering technical feats, at Range Rover go back to the mid-1960s launch the Range Rover was the first Two years later in 1979, the year Britain and the inspiration of the Rover car SUV to feature a permanent 4-wheel- elected its first female Prime Minister company’s engineering chief for new drive system. In 1989, as the Berlin Wall Margaret Thatcher, a specially modified vehicle projects, Charles Spencer King – fell, it was the world’s first 4x4 to be Range Rover won the inaugural Paris- known as ‘Spen’ - nephew of the found- fitted with ABS anti-lock brakes. Dakar rally, repeating the feat again in ers of Land Rover. 1981. By 1992 it became the first off-roader The following year 1982 a specially- The idea for its forebear, the original to have electronic traction control and commissioned bullet-proof ‘Popemobile’ Land Rover of 1948, had been sketched automatic electronic air suspension – Range Rover was built for Pope John out as a ‘squiggle in the sand’ of Red ensuring the refined driving feel Range Paul II’s visit to the UK. Wharf Bay in Anglesey, Wales, the previ- Rover is so famous for, both on and ous year by Rover engineering direc- off-road. Launched with a royal flourish at the tor Maurice Wilks to show his brother London Motor Show in 1999, Land Spencer, the firm’s managing director. In 2012, the latest generation Range Rover unveiled a Limited Edition Range Rover became the world’s first SUV Rover Linley, inspired by furniture They wanted to create a go-anywhere to feature an all-aluminium lightweight designer and the Queen’s nephew Lord utilitarian British Jeep using a glut of construction, making it lighter, stronger Linley. Only 10 vehicles -then the most post-war aluminium which, unlike steel, and more efficient. luxurious Range Rovers to date – were was not rationed, and which could be produced priced at £100,000 each. used by farmers and country-dwellers. Land Rover chief creative officer Gerry McGovern, said: ‘In the world of luxury But it did also spark a row over roy- Two decades on, in a bid to revolution- vehicles, the Range Rover has always als lending their names to commercial ise the growing 4x4 leisure market, King stood apart as peerless and enduring. ventures. hatched a plan to combine the comfort Its unique and pioneering sensibilities and on-road ability of a Rover saloon together with an unrivalled engineering More recently in 2016 a Range Rover with the off-road ability of a Land Rover approach have been the intrinsic values Autobiography towed Sir Richard Bran- – creating the new Range Rover. which our customers have admired son’s Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo at since the first of the breed was revealed its reveal and naming ceremony at the Development of the first prototype with in 1970.’ Mojave Air and Space Port, California. a 100-inch wheelbase began in 1967. Two years later during testing the secret And for VIP’s worried about their securi- prototypes were badged with the name ty, for £300,000 you can have a full-metal Velar in an effort to hide the Range jacked Armoured Sentinel version of the Rover’s identity. The name - derived Range Rover. from the Latin ‘velare’ meaning to veil

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Motoring first half rewards power, as the cars blast along three straights separated by a pair of uphill right-handers. But then as the drivers work their way downhill, the cir- cuit becomes a regular toboggan ride, as the cars canyon through a series of quick corners, including the exhilarat- ing Rindt right-hander, named for Austria’s first F1 champion. Austria Grand Prix 2020 Race 5th July, 15.10 – 17.10 Why go? Round 11 Race tracks don’t come much more picturesque Red Bull Ring Circuit than the Red Bull Ring, set in an idyllic natu- First Grand Prix 1970 ral bowl in the Styrian engaged to turn the Osterreichring into mountains. That makes Number of Laps 71 a shorter, more modern race track. for a pleasant environment for a Grand Prix, while if you’re after tourist attrac- Circuit Length 4.318km When was its first Grand Prix? tions to visit after the race, look no The A1-Ring, as it was then called, was further than the museum in Graz dedi- Race Distance 306.452 km opened in 1996, with Formula 1 arriv- cated to the city’s favourite son: Arnold ing at the circuit a year later. Jacques Schwarzenegger. Lap Record Villeneuve won the race, while Jean Alesi 1:06.957Kimi Räikkönen (2018) had a spectacular crash when his Benet- Where is the best place to watch? ton climbed up the Ferrari of Eddie One of Formula 1’s best views is to When was the track built? Irvine. Alesi’s team mate Gerhard Berger, be had at the Red Bull Ring’s ‘Nord’ The fearsome, original Osterreichring meanwhile, used his home Grand Prix to grandstand, based around the outside of was originated in 1969 as a replacement announce his F1 retirement. what used to be the Bosch Kurve at the for the Zeltweg airfield circuit. The track Osterreichring. Here, you’ll have a great known today as the Red Bull Ring was What’s the circuit like? vantage point across much of the track more or less created over the winter It’s only wee, bless it, but the Red Bull as it drops away from you down the of 1995-6, when Hermann Tilke was Ring packs a lot into a short lap. The natural slope of the circuit.

over the years, Silverstone has always maintained its essential character as one of the fastest tracks on the F1 calendar, while historic corners like Maggotts, Becketts and Abbey provide some of the biggest challenges for racing drivers anywhere in Pirelli British Grand Prix 2020 the world. Race 19th July, 16.10 – 18.10 Round 12 Why go? It’s hard to stop the Silverstone Circuit goose bumps from First Grand Prix prickling as you walk 1950 around one of the Number of Laps great cathedrals of mo- 52 proceedings… torsport, while in terms of atmosphere, Circuit Length the British fans are always reliably rau- 5.891km When was its first Grand Prix? cous – this is the country that invented Race Distance Silverstone was the first Grand Prix, football, after all. 306.198 km hosting the inaugural Formula 1 World Lap Record Championship round on May 13 1950. Where is the best place to watch? 1:27.369Lewis Hamilton (2019) Old campaigner Giuseppe Farina, who’d The Becketts grandstand has to rank take that year’s title, won the race in his highly on the ultimate list of places to When was the track built? Alfa Romeo 158. watch an F1 car in action – believe us, Little did those laying the perimeter your eyes will be on stalks when you road to the RAF Silverstone airfield in What’s the circuit like? see how quickly the drivers zip through 1942 know that they were setting down At the 2018 British Grand Prix, Lewis Maggotts and Becketts. Further along what would become one of the world’s Hamilton compared a flat-out lap the track, the Stowe grandstands will greatest race tracks. But, well, they were! around Silverstone to flying a fighter place you at one of the best overtaking The Silverstone circuit was first used for jet, which should tell you all you need spots, while watching the drivers chuck a proper motor race in 1947 – although to know about the Northamptonshire their cars into that corner on their own sadly, a local sheep lost its life during the circuit. Despite numerous layout changes is nearly as good. www.the-journal.es 42 July 2020

Sports & Local Societies LOS AMIGOS DE enced midfielder Edu Cruz (Francisco Eduardo Cruz Lemaur) to strengthen the Our guest celebrities have indicated MAZARRON FC JUNE 2020 depleted squad. Cruz was born in Las that they are keen to fly out when the Palmas, Gran Canaria and last played for situation allows but we are looking at a Although the Spanish Football Federation Happy Valley AA in the Hong Kong Pre- possible new venue for the Dinner itself had announced that the regular season mier League. He is 33 years old and 6 feet as the Hotel la Cumbre has informed us had ended for all football competitions at tall and has extensive experience having that they will not be accepting any book- semi-professional and amateur level, there played in Iceland and Norway as well as ings before the end of this year. The Race was still plenty to look forward to with throughout Spain. Night and Celebrity Golf Day at Campo- Mazarron FC due to be involved in the sol Club de Golf also depend on availabil- end of season play-offs between the top At the time of writing discussions are ity and the ability to accommodate the four teams in the Tercera Group X111 taking place to decide whether it will be necessary numbers, matters which will Division to decide promotion. Mazarron become much clearer when the State of finished their regular season in fifth place Alarm ends. but, as Real Murcia “B”” who finished A final decision was due to be taken by in fourth place on the same number of the Executive Committee before the end points as Mazarron, cannot take part in of June as to whether the event should go the play-offs as their first team already ahead or whether it should be cancelled. plays in the Segunda B division, Mazarron In any event, if suitable dates are found, have qualified for the play-offs. those who have already purchased tickets will have the option of a refund if they are Mazarron will play Lorca Deportiva in Training sessions unable, or do not wish for any reason, to their semi-final play-off game. Although attend the new dates. Lorca finished top of the league, Mazar- ron will take heart from the fact that they We are still taking bookings for the came out on top in their home game in planned trip to Calpe on 12th-14th Oc- December, winning 2-1 with goals from tober. As restrictions are due to be lifted Musoni and Dani Morales. Musoni, inci- when the State of Alarm ends next week dentally, was on loan to Mazarron from we now need to assess the viability of Lorca Deportiva, but he was recalled to this trip. A number of members indicated his parent club early in the New Year and that they wished to join us on this trip will no doubt be facing his former col- before the outbreak of the pandemic and leagues in the play-off game. we now need to firm up on numbers to ensure that we have sufficient people to The other semi-final is between Atletico make the trip viable before confirming Pupileno, who finished second in the the booking. To this end we would be league, and Mar Menor who were third. grateful if those who have already indicat- Both games will be played on the week- ed their interest and for others who also end of 18th and 19th July at the Pinatar wish to join us, will please let us know Arena in San Pedro de Pinatar. In previ- by 15th July by emailing pamada.1130@ ous seasons the play-off games have been yahoo.co.uk. over two legs but this year, if the teams are level at the end of 90 minutes, there If there is sufficient interest we will then will be no extra time and no penalties. ask for a deposit of €50 per person by The team which finished higher in the Covid-19 Test for Players and Staff the end of July, with the balance payable league will progress to the final so Mazar- by 31st August. Bed and breakfast accom- ron have to win, a draw will saw Lorca modation will be provided at the AR Roca through. & Esmeralda Spa Hotel with an excursion to Guadalest on the Tuesday and to the The final will place the following week- Chocolate Factory in Villajoyosa on the end again at the Pinatar Arena with return journey on Wednesday. The cost of the winners promoted to Segunda B. At a twin room with balcony, terrace, private the time of writing it is envisaged that bathroom and free Wi-Fi is €125 per the games will be played behind closed person which includes the coach and any doors because of the Covid-19 outbreak. excursions. Mazarron players were allowed to return to training on 1st June after undergoing When the current restrictions are lifted Covid-19 tests. Los Amigos de Mazarron FC hold weekly meetings throughout the football season When the game takes place it will have and new members or guests are very been 18 weeks since Mazarron’s last welcome. Social meetings take place game, a 2-1 away win at UD Los Garres every Thursday at the Club House, Cam- on 8th March. Goals from Dani Morales posol Club de Golf at 4 pm. Business and Dani Barrelis earned the points meetings are held on the last Thursday of for Mazarron after going a goal down. each month when only members are al- However, Mazarron had two players sent lowed to attend. Membership is currently off, Angel Lopez and Nacho and they will €20 with numerous discounts available miss the Play Off Semi Final along with on most social events and coach travel influential midfielder Andreo who is serv- possible to re-arrange the Los Amigos de to away games. Member’s partners are ing a four match ban and will miss both Mazarron FC Gala Week events which entitled to the same discounts as mem- the semi final and the final if Mazarron were postponed in March because of the bers but are not allowed to attend and are successful. coronavirus pandemic . Obviously we vote at Business Meetings. Please email need to await guidance from the Regional [email protected] for a mem- In addition captain Adrian Campoy and Authorities when the State of Alarm ends bership form. midfielder Pablo Serrano will also be but we are considering options to stage missing with long term injuries. However, the Race Night, Golf Day and Gala Dinner Mazarron have moved to sign experi- later this year. www.the-journal.es 43 July 2020

Mind, Body & Spirit

Dr. Pedro Sánchez Angulo The wear of the joint that joins the thumb of the hand with the wrist gives rise to the rizartrosis or osteoarthritis of the thumb, frequent in those over 65 years.

The trapeziometacarpal joint, which is located on the thumb and joins it with the wrist, joint degeneration in this area arises between the base of the first metacarpal and the trape- zius bone of the wrist, and is what is known as rizarthrosis. The fact that rizarthrosis arises in the hands leads to a nega- tive impact on many of our daily tasks. This rheumatic disease reduces the quality of life of the person who suffers it. In order to prevent further degeneration, it is important to see the doctor in the presence of these warning signs of osteoarthritis of the thumb: Pain at the base of the thumb (this is the first and most significant symptom that may appear. hand, or both, and is accentuated the more the joint is used, while it is reduced when it is kept at rest).

Osteoarthritis and rhizarthrosis may arise due to genetic reasons. There are other more common causes that can cause the wear of the thumb joint:

If you are suffering from these issues or any other issues with the knees, hips, ankles etc, contact Dr Angulo at the health on sector A to book a consultation

Orthopedic Surgeon and Contact Dr. Angulo at THE CAMPOSOL HEALTH CLNIC Traumatologist specialist on Camposol Sector A. T: 968 103 008

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NewsBeauty

No Matter What Your TIP: Depending on how tight your texture is, Harry Josh’s ultimate texture trick: you may need to blow your hair straight Hair Type, “Spritz salt spray or texturizing cream before you wave it. Beachy Waves Work throughout damp or just-washed hair. Next, twist and pin up your hair into TIP: Any Time of Year sections and dry with the diffuser on Smooth texturizing cream through medium heat. Twisting the pieces as damp hair, then give it a once-over. You Wind-whipped, imperfect texture is as you dry helps add a little bend while can also get an incredible windblown sexy with a bikini on a sunny Montauk simultaneously smoothing the cuticle. effect by smoothing the cream through beach as it is tumbling over the collar When you’re completely dry, loosely dry or just-washed hair and braiding it of a chunky cable knit on a crisp fall shake out your hair. Try not to touch it up before going to bed. workday. It’s also incredibly easy to too much: The more you touch it, the do with the world’s best salt sprays for more it will frizz. BONUS: MIRACLE SHAMPOO thinner and straighter hair or amazing AND CONDITIONER cream texturizers for thicker and curlier Option 2: HAIR CREAMS We love how smooth, soft, and healthy hair (not to mention a miracle blow- Cream texturizers have a richer con- our hair feels after this combination. dryer). The look is always gorgeous sistency than sprays and are especially without trying too hard. If your hair great for thick and curly hair because 1. Pink-Salt Scalp Detox is curly, you can reshape your curls to they tend to be more hydrating. The waves, and if it’s straight, you can create one from Innersense is both nourishing waves. Using amazing (clean, non- and delightfully lightweight. toxic) products can make an enormous difference in creating the ideal noncha- lant, gorgeous texture. Depending on your hair type, diffusing with a blow-dryer or creating random, wayward pieces of hair with a curling iron can make a major impact, too. Keep in mind: The key to tousled un- doneness is not to tinker too much, and finding the perfect finishing product for your hair type really helps.

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Apply a small amount of moisturising SPF (EXTRÈME UV 100% MINERAL FACE SUNSCREEN SPF 45 £45 avail- able on beautybay.com) all over the face and neck. Then with a beauty blender apply IT cosmetics ‘Your skin but better’ CC cream £32 all over the face and blend down towards the neck.

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NewsGastronomy Reeves

ButchersTraditional Butchers since 2005 Purveyors of Quality Meat, Homemade Sausages, Burgers, & Scotch Eggs. Skilled Butchers onsite to offer advice

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Paseo de la sal, 1 (6.24 km) 30860 El Puerto De Mazarrón, Murcia, Spain Home delivery service available go over the menu, everyone was at- tentive to our needs and wants, all with a smile.

To start we had a mixture of salads and wedges with dips. The salad was lovely and fresh, and the dips were tasty!

When our main meals came, I was excited for the brisket and I was not disappointed...... wow it simply melted in the mouth, and such a big portion.

One our table we also had a fish Olivier salad course for the main, and this was also well presented with garnish – there to be missed! was none left on the plate so was well and truly enjoyed! On arrival we were greeted by a young man whom guided us to our seating. The brisket I could not eat it all even A lovely table setting with a great though it was delicious – but no prob- view out over the marina and paseo. lem!! The waiter placed it into a plas- tic tub for me to take home, and I did Its quite a rustic type setting I felt, I not even ask, they offered! think that is how I would describe the place, giving a different ambiance to With a few more drinks and then des- As a meat lover I always enjoy trying some of the other restaurants in the serts, we were all well fed with stuffed steaks on a menu at different places. area. bellies.....it is definitely a place I will But when looking through the Rock be happy to go back to again! and Grill menu, and my eyes noticed With good service, bringing us our the brisket, it was an opportunity not drinks order whilst we continued to www.the-journal.es 51 July 2020

Gastronomy Caprese Skewers Slow-roast rolled pork belly Key lime pie

These caprese skewers combine toma- Ingredients Ingredients toes with basil, mozzarella, olive oil and • 2 tbsp fennel seeds • 300g Hob Nobs balsamic • 1 tsp black peppercorns • 150g butter, melted • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped • 1 x 397g can condensed milk (we used Ingredients • 1 large bunch of fresh thyme,leaves Nestlé) • 24 red cherry tomatoes only • 3 medium egg yolks • 12 yellow cherry tomatoes • 3 tbsp olive oil • finely grated zest and juice of 4 limes • 24 bite sized fresh mozzarella balls • 36 small basil leaves • 1½ - 2kg 3lb 5oz - 4lb 8oz piece pork • 300ml double cream • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil belly (skin on) cut from the slimmer half, • 1 tbsp icing sugar skin scored • extra lime zest, to decorate Method • 2 lemons Simply alternate your ingredients onto a Method skewers and drizzle with crema balsami- Method 1. Heat the oven to 160C/fan ca at the last minute. 1. Toast the spices in a dry frying 140C/gas 3. If you wish to serve these pretty start- pan for a couple of mins. Pound them 2. Whizz 300g Hob Nobs to ers warm from the BBQ or griddle, soak together in a pestle and mortar with crumbs in a food processor (or put in a the skewers first. some flaked sea salt, the garlic and half strong plastic bag and bash with a rolling the thyme to make a paste, then mix pin). with 2 tbsp olive oil. 3. Mix with 150g melted butter 2. Lay the pork on a board skin- and press into the base and up the sides side down. Rub the herb mix all over of a 22cm loose-based tart tin. Bake in the flesh then scatter with the remain- the oven for 10 minutes. Remove and ing whole thyme leaves. Neatly roll the cool. meat into a joint surrounded by the skin 4. Put 3 medium egg yolks in a then use butchers’ string to tie the joint large bowl and whisk for a minute with tightly at regular intervals to hold the electric beaters. joint together. Cover and chill, leaving to 5. Add a can of condensed milk marinate for a few hours or overnight. and whisk for 3 minutes, then add the 3. When ready to cook, rub the finely grated zest and juice of 4 limes skin of the joint with plenty of salt and 1 and whisk again for 3 minutes. tbsp remaining olive oil. Put it on a wire 6. Pour the filling into the cooled rack and roast at 200C/180C fan/gas 6 base then put back in the oven for 15 for 30 mins. After this time, squeeze the minutes. Cool then chill for at least 3 lemons over the skin and turn the heat hours or overnight if you like. When you down to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Roast are ready to serve, carefully remove the for a further 2 hrs. Finally turn the heat pie from the tin and put on a serving back up to 220C/200C fan/gas 7 and plate. give it a final blast for another 30 mins 7. To decorate, softly whip togeth- or so, to finish the crisping of the skin. er 300ml double cream and 1 tbsp icing Allow to rest somewhere warm for sugar. 20 mins. Carve up into thick slices and 8. Dollop or pipe the cream onto serve with your favourite roast dinner the top of the pie and finish with extra accompaniments. lime zest.

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es and drop them into a two-litre jug. Muddle 9-10 strawberries, 2 chopped Add the sugar and squish the lime limes and 2 tbsp granulated sugar in wedges with a muddler, or the end of a large jug. Bruise the leaves from 2 a rolling pin. Keep crushing to get out mint sprigs and add to the jug with all the juices. a pinch of black pepper. Add lots of 2. Pick the leaves off a mint ice and stir in 350ml white rum and spring and lay them on one of your 600ml sparkling water. hands. Clap the other hand on top to bruise the leaves ever so gently, then Blueberry mojito drop them into the jug. Repeat with the rest of the mint spring. Put 100g blueberries, 3 chopped lem- 3. Fill up the jug about three- ons and 2 tbsp granulated sugar in quarters full with ice, then add the a jug and muddle. Bruise the leaves rum. Stir with a long-handled spoon from 2 mint sprigs and add them to to mix all the ingredients together the jug with lots of ice. Pour over gently and top up with the sparkling 350ml white rum and 600ml sparkling Mojito pitcher water. Stir once more, then serve water and stir together. poured into tall glasses with a few ex- Ingredients tra ice cubes and lime slices. Mango & pineapple mojito • 6 limes The same shape, but smaller than… Try these 3 twists Tip 50g pineapple pieces, 50g , plus 1 lime sliced, to serve Strawberry mojito chopped mango, 3 chopped limes and • 4 tbsp granulated sugar 2 tbsp light brown sugar into a large • 4-5 mint sprigs jug and muddle together. Bruise and • ice add the leaves from 2 mint sprigs, • 350ml white rum then top with ice. Stir in 150ml white • 600ml sparking water rum, 200ml pineapple rum and 600ml sparkling water. Method 1. Chop each lime into six piec- www.the-journal.es 53 July 2020

Mind, Body & Spirit

tivity, aggression, falsehood and separa- See the Light, feel the Love and em- tion from each other. brace it. It is never too late to aspire to attain your dreams. We are learning at Our purpose on Earth is to is to experi- this time that the things that we had ence Love and give Love uncondition- taken as normal, have caused great ally. harm and damage to our Souls. Social Media, for example, is a great tool that “The Awakening” is the purpose. The has been abused by many. Trolling has Awakening is the fact that, in essence, become the norm, breaking the very we are Light, we are Love. The power essence of someone´s being, causing de- source that runs all life is Light. So, to pression and in some cases suicide. awaken to that knowledge and to desire to operate in that Realm and to believe My friends, whether you believe in the that it is possible, are all the factors that energy shift or not, you are cannot deny It’s a New Dawn, It’s a New Day, It’s a that change is here, nothing will be the New Life. will put you there”. (Author - Dolores Cannon – The Convoluted Universe). same. It is up to us to decide what type of person we wish to be and what type I have been asked as an Intuitive what of society we wish to live in. my thoughts and feelings are on the Do we create our own reality? Well, the answer is Yes. Alone and collectively, we current situation that we are all experi- Is it a world full of hate and fear or one encing. create our own reality, we have created negative thoughts, blockages, greed, where we wish to shine and live in Peace and Harmony with one another? What is happening to Our Planet inflated Ego´s, envy, jealousy and fear. This will stop us from moving forward (Mother Earth), what is happening to Let´s send our collective love and heal- our Society and what is happening to ing thoughts to all those who have our Souls during this time? with our lives purpose. This is merely a veil, stopping us from seeing our true transitioned to a higher awareness, for they have given us the great gift of We are going through a great Enlight- selves. It is time to know what and who we truly are and to stir our Souls awareness. Our thoughts go out to their enment and Awakening for all. It is families and Loved Ones. your choice whether you allow yourself into action. We have now been given a to change or stay as you are. new Lens in which to look through. To change our minds, gain new understand- The Serenity Prayer (adapted, Reinhold Nieger 1892-1971). Lightworkers around the World have ing, to bring new prosperity and richness been aware for a long time that we are to our lives. This is for the greater good of all for our progression. Grant me the serenity to accept the in a major energy shift to another Di- things I cannot change, Courage to mensional Level and are in one of the change the things that I can and the most important stages of our evolution. Any Lightworker will tell you that transformation can be hard, casting off Wisdom to know the Difference. Living We have been working collectively to one day at a time, enjoying one mo- bring about Healing, Peace and Love to the old energies and allowing the ´New´ to ebb and flow to us and from us. The ment, accepting hardships as a Pathway our Mother Earth and to all who exist to Peace. on her. Higher Intelligences of our Universe are asking us to question during this time, We are not here to weather the storm; You do not need to be a Rocket Scien- is what has been happening a terrible thing? Or does it serve a bigger purpose? we are here to learn to dance in the tist to be aware that we are currently in rain. a time of deep cleansing and ascension The situation we are in at this time has to a higher vibration. This will create a Namaste xx time of great change for everyone and come as no surprise, after all we have received guidance through the docu- to our Mother Earth, which is affecting Corina Talbot everybody worldwide. Nothing changes mentation of Nostradamus 1503-1566, if nothing changes. Baba Vanga 1911-1996, who both gave insights to our future. Our Mother Earth has been crying out for a long time, trying to get us to It is not surprising to see that those who see and understand that we are col- are able to share Love seem to be in lectively destroying her. She has sent Keyworker positions, continuing their great Storms, Famines, Fires, etc. and work with humanity during this time. only a few are hearing her. We need her We in turn are seeing their true value to flourish for our continued survival. within our society. We have been given For example, if we remove some of the this time to look within, to evaluate insect life from our world, without them what is working for us, who you have of we will gradually fade. If we remove the value in your life, how you would like humans, she will thrive. We need her ‘your’ life and world to change. Once we more than she needs us. We are already have travelled through the darkness of seeing examples of this, Venice with our minds, we will be able to emerge like beautiful clear waters, pollution from a butterfly, renewed, beautiful and ready cities giving way to clear, fresh skies. to fly.

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2. The Law of Creation According to the Karmic Law of Creation, we need to be active participants in our lives if we want to get what we desire. We cannot simply wait for things to happen to us. We should aim to surround ourselves with what we want in our Cause And Effect about the positive or negative val- lives and look to our environments ance of our words, thoughts, and for clues about what we need. Meaning: deeds. A major part of understanding the The 12 Laws Of Karma List In essence, everything we do creates Law of Creation is seeing that things a corresponding energy that comes outside ourselves tell us what’s going back to us in some form or another. on inside. So, if you don’t like the Difficult karmic experiences catalyze way your life looks right now, look learning and growth, and can later within and ask yourself what needs lead to good karma if we work to- to change. wards positive change. Everything we do is linked to our karma: 3. The Law of Humility How we treat others; Out of the 12 laws of karma, Bud- How we see our own role in the dhism can be seen as often empha- world; sizing the importance of the Law The way we use resources; of Humility. What you need to How we develop our characters. remember about this karmic rule is that you need to accept the true re- The 12 Laws Of Karma ality of something before you’ll ever As we explore the 12 distinct laws be able to change it. of karma, think about how you’ve For example, if you constantly Most people have a basic concept previously seen these laws come into blame others for things that you of karma. For example, you’ve likely play in your own life. created or you see anyone who disa- heard the phrase “what goes around Consider, too, how you can use grees with you as a villain, you’re comes around”. Perhaps you have your knowledge of these laws to cre- out of step with reality. You will, an intuition that we get what we ate good karma that supports your therefore, find it very difficult to deserve in life. But what is the law dreams and goals. Understanding all make the shifts you need. Consist- of karma? And, what do you need to of these types will help you design ent self-reflection can help you do in order to make sure you don’t your own karma busting mantra make the most of the Law of Humil- attract bad karma? As it turns out, or affirmation, should you feel you ity. there are at least twelve distinct need it. laws of karma. As noted above, the key to mov- 4. The Law of Growth Once you know how each of these ing beyond apparently “bad” karma If you’ve ever heard the famous say- laws works, you can learn how to is to live in a way that shows you ing “Wherever you go, there you live in a way that creates good kar- are learning from past mistakes. So, are”, you’ve already thought about ma in all areas of your life. This can any mantra you recite should reflect the Law of Growth in a certain help you with everything from your this. sense. relationship to your career, your The message here is that you need financial situation and your self- 1. The Great Law confidence. Sometimes called “the Law of Cause Whether you’re looking to create and Effect”, the Great Law tells us more positive energy or trying to that in order to get the things we find out how to get rid of bad karma want, we must also embody those (or a curse), this basic guide will things. give you a better sense of how you The message here is similar to that might improve your karmic stand- of the Law of Attraction. In other ing. words, whatever you give out is also what you will receive, whether it is The Definition Of Karma positive or negative. So, if you want According to the basic Sanskrit love in your life, be loving. If you definition of karma, it simply means want to enjoy financial abundance, “action”. Laws of karma are all be generous. And if you want to have honest, open relationships www.the-journal.es 56 July 2020 to expect a change of yourself before However, each small step can have 10. The Law of Change you expect it of the world around unexpectedly powerful effects. When you think about the Law of you, (or indeed the people in the Change, you connect with the mes- world around you). Ultimately, you 7. The Law of Focus sage that the universe gives us what only have control over yourself. According to the Law of Focus, we need. So, you will find that his- Therefore, it is how you use this you will do better in life if you can tory continually repeats itself until control that shapes how the uni- follow a single train of thought to you demonstrate that you’ve learned verse responds to you. the exclusion of others. Our minds what you need to in order to create So, focus on your development are not equipped to follow multiple a different future. before trying to control or change trains of thought with equal compe- If you notice that you seem to be others; let them come to their own tency. stuck in a loop, this is because conclusions about what needs to So, if you have several important there’s something fundamental that change. goals, try to follow them in a linear, has not yet been addressed. ranked order rather than giving Meanwhile, if things around you 5. The Law of Responsibility each goal only a fraction of your begin to change in sudden and dra- In terms of meaning, karma is often energy. matic ways, take this is a sign that thought of in terms of The Law of Another vital lesson here is that if you have recently taken significant Responsibility. In particular, it’s you focus on your higher values; you steps in your growth. helpful to remember that you are won’t be able to focus on “lower” the source of what happens through- emotions or thoughts like those that 11. The Law of Patience and out your journey. What is happen- come from resentment, anger or Reward ing around you is a mirror for what possessiveness. To put it succinctly, the Law of Pa- is happening within you; that is the tience and Reward claims that all of sense in which you are responsi- 8. The Law of Giving and your greatest successes require con- ble for all of your life experiences, Hospitality sistent hard work. This means that whether fantastic or unpleasant. In Hindi, karma meaning is closely you need to be patient, regardless of Like the Law of Growth, this kar- tied to the Law of Giving and Hos- your goals in life. mic law aims to teach you that you pitality. This law teaches that if If you expect immediate results, should be looking to take ownership you believe a certain thing, then you will ultimately be disappointed; of the good and bad things you cre- you will naturally be called upon your successes will be minor in com- ate, rather than constantly looking at some stage to demonstrate your parison to what you’re capable of outside yourself to find excuses. commitment to that truth. The achieving. focus here is on the link between Instead, look to figure out your true 6. The Law of Connection belief and practice. It suggests and purpose. Act in accordance with If you reached this guide because encourages the importance of ensur- that purpose and enjoy the reward you were wondering how to remove ing that your actions reflect your of knowing you are doing what you bad karma of past life experiences, deeper beliefs. are supposed to with your current remembering the Law of Connec- This law is also about the way in life. In time, associated successes tion can help you. This law empha- which the universe will “test” you. (emotional and material) will fol- sizes the interconnected nature of Life gives us opportunities to put low. the past, present, and future, and learned lessons into practice (and reminds us that our control over the showing you when you need to do 12. The Law of Significance and present and future can help us to further work on some aspect of your Inspiration obliterate the bad energy of the past character). Last but not least, the Law of Sig- (whether it is from our current life nificance and Inspiration is a good or a previous life). 9. The Law of Here and Now law to reflect on when you need a Another point made by the Law of As noted above, in Buddhism, motivational boost or start to feel Connection is that it takes time to karma is connected to ideas about like you don’t matter. redress karmic wrongs from the past. accepting the truth of your reality. This particular aspect of karma Equally, Buddhists typically link stresses that every contribution you karma to the theme of truly living make will influence the Whole, in the present moment. If you cling however small or great that contri- too hard to past feelings, experi- bution may be. Whenever you make ences, and beliefs, you will always creative, loving contributions to the have one foot in the past. Likewise, world around you, your act inspires if you focus on anxiety or on greed, similarly positive behavior from oth- you will always have one foot in the ers and attracts more positivity back future. into your life. Following the Law of Here and Now You may not always feel significant, means reminding yourself that the but you always are. Without your present is all you really have and presence, the energy of the universe that it is there to be fully engaged would be fundamentally altered. with and enjoyed. www.the-journal.es 57 July 2020

Mind, Body & Spirit The Best Flowers to Cancer like little wombs, so they’re practically If you’re a cancer, full of life, right? Plant for Your you’re all about making the people Sagittarius Astrological Sign around you feel Sagittarius are secure and nur- jet-setters who You rely on your horoscope to enlighten tured. So, natu- are happiest when you on everything from when to sign rally, Allen recom- they’re on the a lease, to who you should be in re- lationship with and what cocktail you mends you plant road. Magnolias should make. Or maybe you don’t! jasmine, which are larger than Either way, you could probably use a gives calming life—just like you. new floral companion to look after and vibes. Don’t fret brighten your space right about now. urbanites, potted Astrologer Kim Allen gives a break plants have the same relaxing effect. down on how the stars can also guide you to your best garden yet. Ahead, find Leo out which plants and flowers you should Leos bring a posi- plant based on your astrological sign. tive energy and Capricorn vitality every- Capricorns aren’t Aries where you go, so afraid to tackle Aries know Allen suggests you the next big proj- what they want plant sunflowers. ect, which is why and they want it Camomile and it’s unsurprising now—which is St. John’s Wart Allen suggests you why Allen sug- attract positive plant laurel. Why gests you plant energy and good laurel? In ancient zinnias or impa- vibes, too. Greece, Olympic tiens, which don’t winners were need a lot of awarded laurel attention or, err, Virgo crowns in honor of patience. They’re If you could sum their victory. You got this. also a part of the up a Virgo in a sunflower family, which is perfect for few words, we’d Aquarius Aries’ vibrant, go get ‘em spirit. go with hard You’re a mover working. You’re and a shaker who Taurus constantly think- brings people If you’re a Taurus, ing about your together—and a you like the slow, career—so plant dreamer, too, so steady, sensuous some valerian, a Allen chose the pleasures in life, sleep aid, so you starflower, which just like lilacs. T o get some shut- plays to both the attract love, plant eye. Verbena and dreamy and ambi- violets, which are echinacea’s healing qualities also help tious parts of your ruled by Venus, you relax when you’re not on the personality. T he the planet of clock. spikenard—which love. Plant some Libra helps encourage your lofty visions— patchouli, too, for Libras are hope- would serve you well as you try to good measure— less romantics— focus on ways to improve the world. it symbolizes prosperity and has a and don’t daisies distinctive earthy fragrance, two other conjure up images Pisces things Taurus’ love. of asking yourself, It’s no secret that “He loves me, he the water sign is Gemini loves me not?” one of the more Gemini is the Roses, the flower creative, psychic smarty pants of love, also give signs in the zodiac, who’s looking you warm and which is why Allen for intellectual fuzzy feelings. suggests you plant connections with the lotus, which others—so Allen Scorpio is often used in suggests planting Little known fact: spiritual ceremo- rosemary, that Scorpios are the nies in Hinduism help bring mental most passionate and Buddhism. clarity. Fragrant sign in the zodiac, Pisces are known for being night owls, plants like laven- which means your which makes nicotiana—which flowers der and lily of the blooms should be at night—another perfect addition to valley help clear your mind as well. just as vivacious your garden. as you are. Con- sider planting uva ursi—they look www.the-journal.es 58 July 2020 Debbie Shaw ✱ Residencia Translator & Interpreter ✱ NIE You deserve to understand ✱ Health system eligibility/registration ✱ Liaison with Police, Guardia and Government offices ✱ Vehicle imports and exchanges ✱ Spanish Drivers Licenses ✱ Spanish Wills ✱ Notary appointments ✱ For assistance in all aspects of Non-residents Tax ✱ Annual medical scheme; Only 65€ Spanish (Camposol Medical Centre only – conditions apply) ✱ Alternatively one-off Medical Call Debbie on Centre appointments 677 35 31 36 ✱ Bespoke Translation Services – Tailored to your individual needs. [email protected] 2 Wills for 220€ including all fees

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Mind, Body & Spirit HOW TO BE MORE CONFIDENT your body. What’s your posture like? you master these concepts, you can IN YOUR BODY How are you breathing? We all get also use the following confidence tips Some of the world’s most famous in negative states which can lead to when you need a quick boost of self- and beautiful celebrities have strug- slouching, shallow breathing or hang- esteem. gled with self-esteem. Jennifer Lopez, ing your head. You have the power to Selena Gomez and even Arnold change how you’re feeling by control- 1. THINK OF SOMETHING THAT Schwarzenegger have been open ling the way your body moves and the EXCITES YOU about their confidence issues – and way you present yourself. The fastest If you’re nervous or feeling unsure how they overcame them. You can, way to being more confident is to about an upcoming situation, try pic- too. radically change your physiology. turing a recent accomplishment or an outcome of the situation that excites 1. APPRECIATE YOURSELF HOW TO BE CONFIDENT IN A you. Those who want to learn how to RELATIONSHIP be more confident often forget they’ve had plenty of times where they’ve 1. LOVE YOURSELF FIRST exuded confidence in the past, and reliving these moments can give them the boost they need.

2. MAKE EYE CONTACT Connecting with people and show- ing confidence through eye contact doesn’t just strengthen relationships – it’s one of the quickest ways to ex- Have you ever stopped and thought ude confidence when you meet new about all the things your body does people. Use the 80/20 rule of meeting for you? When you take a minute to someone’s eyes 80% of the time and appreciate all the things your body Many people never learn how to fall focusing on something else the other lets you do, it will start to feel more in love with themselves and develop 20% so you don’t appear too intense like a gift than a burden. Practicing a lack of confidence early in life and or make the other person uncomfort- gratitude is key to living a happy life. unconsciously adopt limiting be- able. liefs about what they are capable of. 2. IMPROVE YOUR SELF-TALK This leads to self-sabotage and rein- 3. ADOPT A POWER POSE forcement of the belief that they’re One of the deepest ways to increase undeserving of a loving relationship. confidence is to connect to your in- The first step to a fulfilling relation- ner power. All of us have strength ship is discovering how to be more within us, but when we’re feeling low confident in yourself. it can be difficult to remember it’s there. Consider developing your own 2. LIVE IN THE PRESENT personal power pose and breathing deeply to reconnect to your strong core. Your pose can be a yoga pose – warrior is an especially empower- ing one – standing with your hands How do you talk to yourself in your on your hips and your feet shoulder own mind? The self-talk you use, width apart or simply standing with otherwise known as your inner mono- your head held high and your back logue, has an important effect on your straight. The important thing is that confidence. Catch yourself when you your pose achieves the goals of awak- are thinking negatively about your ening your inner strength and carry- body and replace the thought with ing that strength and confidence into something you like about yourself. Being present is one of the biggest every interaction. challenges of today’s fast-paced, 3. CHANGE YOUR BODY plugged-in world. But when you RID YOURSELF OF SELF DOUBT LANGUAGE live fully in the present, you appreci- AND ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS ate what you have without worrying FASTER about what’s going to happen tomor- Discovering how to be confident in row – or what happened yesterday. yourself isn’t an overnight process Free your mind, be here now and con- – it takes time. By shifting how you fidence will follow. present yourself physically and what you focus on mentally, you can create ADDITIONAL CONFIDENCE confidence that will help propel you TIPS toward your goals. The above shifts in your mindset and The principles of body language work body will undoubtedly help you learn here, too. Do a quick inventory of how to become more confident. As www.the-journal.es 60 July 2020 there is a much bigger picture to consider. One that involves stepping outside of ourselves, practising accept- ance and ultimately relinquishing and taking control in equal measures.

Confused?! Well here’s the thing, in reality, you can’t control the ac- tions of others. You can’t control an enormous array of circumstances that you’re potentially met with on any given day. (Oh hello rain on your wedding day!) And you’re not responsible for how other people treat you. So to view other peoples actions, or external circumstances, as some form of bad karma on your part would cause unnecessary and mis- placed suffering. By stepping outside of our own immediate thoughts and feelings, and by accepting that we are not responsible for everything, we are giving ourselves permission to not bear the burden of things beyond our control. Clare Tam-Im Photography This act in itself is a form taking con- Karma has been widely adopted in the west- trol, and is much kinder to the soul! ern world. As a school of thought, Accepting this reality doesn’t mean it teaches us that what happens to a By Hayley Scott that it’s time to throw our arms in the person in their life is a direct result of air and admit defeat. There’s also no their actions. In other words, what need to hold onto frustration or anger. goes around comes around! Because however hard it may feel at the time, you are 100% responsible es or even, lets be honest, a little sat- for how you treat yourself and how isfaction when we feel wronged. you respond to any negative behav- But if we subscribe to this line of iour or situations you’re faced with. thought, how far should we take it? This is something that can often take In times of distress and anguish a very a great deal of practise and is often common human response is to won- easier said than done. Trust me, I This can be a beautiful concept when der “Why me? What did I do?” As know! With multiple businesses, a approached with the right mindset. if somehow we are being punished. wonderfully chaotic blended family of One that can often bring us comfort This can only lead to a wounded 5 and all the complications of modern when we try to make good choic sense of self, a “woe is me” mindset if life to boot, I have had to take many I think its fair to say that we’re all you like. a deep breath and shift my focus from fairly familiar with the theory of frustration or upset to one of accept- Karma, an ancient Hindu belief that However, I would like to argue that ance and action. I’m not ashamed to beyond obvious cause and effect, say I’m still learning!

So the next time you’re faced with behaviour or circumstances that are less than favourable, join me in taking a deep breath and accept that some things are beyond your control. In- stead of becoming angry or disheart- ened, ask yourself the following ques- tions.... How do I want to respond to this? What can I do, now I have this new information? After all, you’re not the victim of bad Karma, you’re sim- ply a human being navigating through the ever changing rhythms of life. www.the-journal.es 61 July 2020

Mind, Body & Spirit Not Enough Light While most people report feeling calm Never underestimate the and relaxed in spaces with more of power of good lighting. a natural and uniform palate, spaces Not only can strategical- with no variation in hue can elicit the ly placed pendants and opposite response. table lamps transform After all, how many of us get ex- your space’s atmosphere, tremely stressed out when they wear a it’s important to choose pair of pristine white pants? (Just me? the right type of lights. Okay.) Your home is meant to be lived Natural light helps us in with as little stress as possible, and a regulate and lift our pristine, can’t-touch-me white will do moods, and not having nobody any favours. enough of it can have Beige is a less stressful alternative, and negative effects on a doesn’t demand the obsessive upkeep person. Humans pre- as a coat of white paint. But what’s fer to be under dappled a design enthusiast to do if you have lighting, which is the white walls and don’t want to undergo same light you might a time-consuming paint job? Warm up experience when the sun the space with accents in neutral hues shines through the leaves like tan, grey, and, of course beige. on a tree. Fortunately, you don’t Clashing Prints and Patterns have to have a jungle Admittedly, we can’t say we were bungalow to achieve this surprised to learn busy prints can look. We can recom- be stressful. After all, where there’s 5 Ways Your Home mend swapping out your bright colours, there are usually bold lampshades and pendants for a basket- patterns, too. Could Be Contributing weave material, which will create Too many prints, especially when they to Your Daily Stress the look of dappled lighting. Lacking largely vary in scale or feature too natural light altogether? Hang a mir- many contrasting colours can mentally Keep calm and carry on? Not quite. ror across from a window to make clutter a space, regardless of actual Nowadays, it feels like we’re perpetu- your space appear brighter. clutter. Our ancestral past leads us to ally surrounded by a big cloud of pure, be wary of being surrounded by too overwhelming stress. And in case you Overwhelming Amounts of Color many prints; consider the idea of being didn’t get the memo, being stressed is Sorry, maximalists, there is such a in the woods or living outdoors before never a good thing. thing as too much color. In fact, an modern day housing. Stress raises our cortisol levels and abundance of vibrant hues can turn Just like with bold colours, you can keeps us in a state of fight or flight, your once relaxing space into the epi- still incorporate prints in your space; Elevated cortisol levels can result in center of stress. however, you need to use your editor’s mood swings, feeling irritable or de- Highly saturated hues and multiple eye. For example, alternating between pressed, and rapid weight gain, often contrasting colors can be great for a small, Swiss dot and large-scale bo- in the abdomen or face. creating an energizing effect in hu- tanical can strike a balance between Our everyday stress is caused by a lot mans; however, this combination is statement and stress-free. of things: Our jobs, our relationships, difficult to be around for extended pe- If you are using a large scale print on a and our bank accounts, for start- riods of time and will lead to anxiety headboard for example, try introduc- ers. However, the one stressor you and stress. ing a stripe or colour block print in might’ve overlooked is your home. But just because bold colors can be your bedding to mix up the scale. A cluttered or messy home puts un- stressful doesn’t mean you have to necessary stress on our minds, as we completely eliminate them from your Too Much Visible Clutter tend to view our homes as an exten- space. Instead, use these vibrant hues A tidy home is a happy home. Clutter sion of ourselves. in moderation. makes us feel tense and requires more It makes a lot of sense. Your home is Consider proportion when using bold of our mental attention. We tend a lot more than a place you fill with colours and look to nature for your to focus more on overflowing stacks pretty furniture and accessories; it’s palette. In nature, earthy neutrals ap- of paperwork or piles of toys, as our your private sanctuary. As the first pear in the largest proportions, while brains cannot mentally arrange clut- and last thing you see, your home has bold pops of color show up in smaller ter in the same way we can with tidy the power to set the tone for the rest amounts in flowers and plants. stacks or organized bins. of your day. So shouldn’t your home Instead, keep clutter to a minimum by be as stress-free as possible? Not Enough Variation storing your belongings in containers Sharing five ways your home might We know what you’re thinking: If and baskets. That way, you can think be stressing you out—as well as easy bold colours are too stressful, you less about your looming clutter and tweaks to give your space a soothing should opt for a crisp white, right? more about the important things in feel. Follow these tips and let the chill Well, not necessarily. Believe it or life, like your to-do list or which tel- vibes come pouring in. not, too much white can turn your evision show to stream. Now that will home into a stressful space also. spark some joy. www.the-journal.es 62 July 2020 10 Dreams People Have should have hope for the future! As may be obvious, such a dream is linked to feelings of vulnerability - of- Often And What They 3. Traveling ten related to some aspect of yourself Mean that you’re embarrassed for others to see. Research shows that the average per- The insecurity usually has more to do son has over 1,450 dreams per year with your identity than your physical and an average of around 4 dreams body. per night. While not all dreams are pleasant, 7. Losing Control Of A Car they all have the potential to tell us This dream can be interpreted quite important things about our underly- literally - it generally suggests that ing needs, our daily lives, and maybe you feel a lack of control in your wak- even the direction our futures will ing life. take - analytic psychologist Carl Jung Perhaps others are infringing on your posited that dreams can almost tap Regardless of the mode of transport autonomy or trying to push you too into our unconscious the way a skilled that appears in your dream, it’s highly hard. You have a need to “take back” therapist can. likely that you have an underlying your own life, reclaim your power and Although there are different schools yearning for movement and are get- begin to cultivate a sense of healthy of dream interpretation, there are at ting sick of your daily routine. control. least ten common dreams people have Boredom often gives rise to travel that are widely regarded as communi- dreams, as a part of you is desperate 8. Sex cating specific messages. for change and excitement. This is Your first assumption might be that not only a common nighttime dream having a sex dream about someone 10 Common Dream Meanings but also a frequently overlooked goal means that you want to sleep with in life. If you keep having dreams them. 1. Falling about travel, consider if you are put- However, it can actually mean a few ting off any particular holidays, pil- different things. Firstly, sex dreams grimages or trips. can be triggered by a general feeling of loneliness and a desire for human 4. Being Chased connection. Dreams about being chased most Secondly, the other person in the frequently represent something that dream might be someone with whom you’re currently avoiding and yet you want to cultivate more emotion- need to face up to. This could be a al intimacy. Further, there are some deadline, the end of a relationship, or schools of thought suggesting that just a mundane task. sex dreams are often more about the Whether you’ve felt yourself falling Your subconscious is trying to push dreamer’s need to work on deepening from a great height or just tripping you towards direct engagement with the relationship they have with them- up and falling down, dream experts whatever you’re dreading so that you selves. say this common scenario suggests can overcome your demons instead of you feel like you have a lack of con- just trying to escape them. 9. Loved Ones trol over some important part of your When you often dream of particular life. 5. Taking A Test people in your life, this usually signals However, if that interpretation If you dream about sitting a school something more interesting than just doesn’t sound right in your current exam or test, you might be feeling your fondness for those individuals. circumstances, note that falling judged, scrutinized or criticized by Consider whether they have any traits dreams can also symbolize a need to others. you wish you had, for example - does let go of something that’s holding you Often, this dream theme is all a part of you want to be like them? If back from your full potential. about feeling inferior compared to so, how could you approach this pro- others. If people are filling your life cess of growth? 2. Death with negativity, perhaps it’s time to It’s natural to dream about death if consider whether you’d benefit from 10. Flying it’s an obvious theme in your waking stepping away from these relation- Finally, it can be thrilling to dream life at the moment. However, if no ships. of flying! The typical interpretation one close to you is dying then there suggests that flying dreams are linked is good cause to think that a death 6. Being Naked In Public to a desire for freedom (which may be dream is actually positive. This is a famous type of dream, and physical, emotional or mental). It normally means something closer you’ve probably had it at least once If you’re feeling trapped in a bad to a rebirth - think of it as a marker - perhaps you saw yourself showing job or a difficult interpersonal dy- that you’re nearing the end of one up naked at school, realized you were namic, for example, you may notice chapter of your life and about to start giving a presentation in the nude or recurring flying dreams. Alternatively, an exciting new one. just suddenly found yourself without flying can be associated with a recent If you’ve been feeling stuck, consider your clothes in the middle of the success or new sense of pride. a death dream as a sign that you street! www.the-journal.es 63 July 2020

Mind, Body & Spirit After a good shuffle of the deck, I so seek out and listen to wise counsel spread the cards and allow my left to help you make the right decisions. hand to hover over and allow energy Listen to your intuition and have to flow and guide me to the card I am faith in yourself. Peace and harmony attracted towards the most. will soon be yours.

This time, on turning the card over, it revealed the Mental Conflict card. It The PSYCHIC TAROT is a card we connect with Mental.

This month we have selected a card The number 2 Mental Card deals from the John Holland Oracle Deck. with the inability to move forward, It is a 65 beautifully illustrated deck as self doubt emerges from or not be- of cards that creates a powerful bridge ing able to take action with a person, between your psychic abilities and the group, or even a situation in your ancient knowledge and meanings of present life. It may not be an easy the tarot and will help you develop decision, but you´re already aware intuitive insights about all areas of of this. Just remember that you have your life, including love and relation- the strength, courage, and power to ships, business matters ad even career make all the necessary considera- changes. tions. When you decide to act and finally make the choices that need to I find this card deck fascinating and be made, then and only then will a uplifting and it helps guide me, and it resolution be forthcoming and with it can help guide you whether you are a sense of mental relief. a novice or are already in tune with your psychic abilities. There´s assistance out there for you,

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Horoscopes July 2020 by Marion Parmenter and express your views. Even when not out talking and the law are also attractive to you as subjects you will want to communicate your views and to look into and any of the aforementioned if +34617925467 may need to take care that you don’t come across already familiar with may be possible areas for Facebook page Whispers from Spirit too strong, giving out orders and not willing to co review seeking more information for clarity. You operate. Try to channel this energy into study and will be able to apply yourself to work with vigor I have no doubt that this last few weeks have been writing to tame the eagerness and allow time to as long as you are left to get on with the job in all over the place (I know ... state the obvious) but read and review it afterwards. If you do get into hand. Take care as any clashes with others in this that will have been felt more so due to the Retro- discussion and need to get your own point across area could cause you to act with impatience and grade effects of Mercury the planet of communica- take time to think it out before the words leave recklessness in turn affecting you health-wise. tion as well as the continuation of the Retrograde your lips. Sagittarius ... At this time your busi- Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Pluto. During July Leo ... There is a need this month for ness and or financial senses will be Jupiter, Saturn and Pluto are very close bedfellows. you to retreat and you may even be heightened. You may find yourself It is a bit like Pluto who want to erupt and force a feeling uncharacteristically shy prefer- interested in life and death and look change like a Phoenix arising out of the destruc- ring to keep yourself away from the into mystic, occult, mediumistic or tion of old outworn ways ... being encouraged on chaos and stress’ going on in the healing therapies ... or you will look the one side by Jupiter the planet of expansion and outside World. You may find that your into self development whether through the accu- liberty and carefree ways ... but having Saturn on interest is taken up with psychological studies or mulation of wealth and/or power management or the other side bringing a slowing down and control Esoteric or mystical subjects. Keeping a low profile through inner exploration. You will find yourself to whilst searching for a new direction (Saturn you feel the need to keep carefully considered be in demand socially this month but take care not doesn’t like to act rashly as he is the responsible ideas and thoughts to yourself ... not a bad idea to get caught up in entertaining to the cost of los- Victorian Father). whilst you experience the Mercury retrograde. ing focus on other areas. Also try not to make too Hopefully “the powers that be” can manage this Maybe towards the last half of the month you may many emotional demands from partners and to put energy to bring about the change so desperately feel like socializing in larger groups when you have too much pressure on your children to succeed. needed whilst “keeping a grip” and avoiding un- toughened up a bit and will feel ready to come out Capricorn ... Partnerships are super necessary chaos/violence and rebellion. of seclusion and speak up for yourself. important to you through July and These are slow moving planets so are in for the although you don’t need to always long haul but I will keep you posted next month as Virgo ... You just can’t wait to get get your own way, you do need to to their movements. out there and socialize this month. have that special someone to rely Mercury retrograde of course means that it is Groups with likeminded people or to on. This applies to all one to one a time to review and reflect during which time do with politics will relationships whether emotional or business. there will be arguments, unusual ideas, impatience be your You will need to feel the other person is the “go and maybe some wrong or sudden changes of com- between” with yourself and the outside World. decisions. Hopefully after this, as he turns direct Mental rapport is essential this month as is the on 12th July there will be some hard work and self need to share interests, hobbies and attitudes with discipline when some plans that have been made those closest to you. Even though there is a natural can be put in place. curiosity (nosiness) you are genuinely interested in So what else can we expect on a more personal other people’s problems. Working with women is note from the faster moving planets ... especially particularly good and you need a harmonious en- the Sun. vironment within the work environment. Home life could be tricky as there may be relation- Aries ... You may feel tense and ships that you will feel need to be resolved. impatient this month as your You like to be in control at home and don’t energy will be go, go, go and all take kindly to opposition. about you but there is also a Aquarius ... If you get the chance to pull to withdraw and deal with express your own ideas and are men- “stuff”, to do with personal mat- tally stimulated at work this month ters and your sense of self. There could be ten- you will shine. You will work hard but sion to do with the home and family so those will need the security that routine closest to you may frustrate you. However, if brings as you are in your element you find past events keep popping into your mind working hard for your family, community and/or and causing a block that is a struggle to get past ... employers. You may be a bit too idealistic through decide to talk them through and deal with them July so take care others don’t exploit that. You will once and for all. You may find yourself interested in fare well in medical or charity work and corre- family history or your past which will all help you fort- able spondence or research will be your strong point get clarity with your identity. place to be but try to relax as otherwise you may suffer a little Taurus ... Communication in all its and will be where you nervous tension. All that said it is not all work and forms will be in the spotlight this can use those friends as sounding boards for your no play as you will want to put a lot of your energy month and you may feel restless ideas. Social affairs may also be mixed with work into socializing and will want to be popular. You will more than of late. Your mind will be and be an asset if to do with property, the arts or use your creative talents and even your entertain- busy, busy, busy and due to the Mer- partnerships, although keeping it all within a group ing will take on a dramatic dimension. cury retrograde the next few weeks rather than one to one is preferable. You have Pisces ... You will want peace and is a great time to study something, make plans, strong beliefs and will use your energy at this time tranquility at home this month being review, research and hold off from any decisions to put them forward. However, those beliefs could a perfectionist, creating a friendly and signings until later in the month if possible. If fluctuate with you expressing one view one minute atmosphere and eager to defuse any anything upsets you don’t bottle your anger up and the next it being completely different. arguments. You may put a lot of your but try to channel it, by finding a purpose or good Libra ... You are sociable and outgoing energy into making and spending cause to work for, or work behind the scenes with making you popular but guard against money ... and if working for yourself you may want plans or working for institutions or care groups. being too outspoken and opinion- to take risks as you are very competitive at this Gemini ... You should be feeling a ated. One to one relationships can time. You may have a childlike fun element to your good energy around and want to do be formed and broken on impulse at nature and want to do fun things spontaneously. everything in your power to make this time as there may be tension and However, if you focus on love and pleasure then friends and be friendly with those disagreements due to strain through overwork and you may find that your artistic side will suffer and around you, as this month you feel impatience throughout July. You may be attracted you will feel frustrated. Artistic and/or creative a need to be liked. Guard against to foreign cultures and belief systems as well as skills, if you have them, could come to the fore in people and groups who annoy you due to their teaching, travel and journalistic work. In fact, your acting, writing music or fiction or even telling sto- bad manners and attitude that doesn’t “sit right”. need for recognition this month will help you focus ries to your children. If you are a gifted communi- You will also want to be in control of the “purse on your career or a substitute wherein you may cator, remember that with the Mercury retrograde strings” yourself and finances in general will be achieve the prestige you seek. Alternatively you communication is still key but ... it is a good time your focus. Any work you do for yourself should may find that your Mother has more of an influ- to go back and review something started and put be good as long as you take care that you look to ence on you now. aside (maybe long ago). the positives and don’t get caught in the “Poverty mindset” ... try to remember that what you send Scorpio ... You have a strong sense out energetically is what you attract so make it of what you believe and this month good. Try not to make any financial agreements or your deep, intellectual curiosity is commitments until the back end of heightened, making it a good time for the month. study especially further education. Cancer ... You may be unusually talk- You will also be intellectually stimu- ative this month and also feel a little lated by topics connected to foreign cultures/belief restless, wanting to get out there systems and will want to travel abroad. Philosophy www.the-journal.es 65 July 2020

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FAST will get there within 7 -8 mins, Car Sales Metalwork Decklids Eriks 636 050 008 Ken Sherwood Mechanics Last months Sudokus solutions 679 646 859 Pharmacy Camposol 868 102 623 Carpentry Cocielec Alcala 603 304 121 Dave Davidson 634 330 706 www.the-journal.es 66 July 2020 Police IBERDROLA Pto De Mazarron 968 Getting in touch with the Mazarron 968 591 496 332 016 committees and organisations Pto de Mazarron 968418181 IBERDROLA – Special Number – di- Sector A gardening Group is Chaired rect for English speaking. 900 322 044 by Brian Curran. ...briancurran39@ Pool Cleaning, gmail.com. ..605065160 Contact the Maintenance & Repair Iberswitch 966 265 089 Secretary for details of monthly meet- Camposol Properties 646 476 911 ings on:joce@lospalacios-gardeners. Water Purification com Friday morning bookstall outside the Post Offices Services post room on A. Camposol 968 199 427 Waterfiltersspain 677 353 136 Mazarron 968 590 140 Sector B & B-clean (their gardening Pto Mazarron 968 594 860 group) NB B sector community group is newly formed. Printing & Design Helen White 968 199 506 is the pro Insignia Graphics 618 615 903 tem organisor. Sector C Greenfingers gardening group, Chairman, John Osborne- Property Sales and Tel 634 325 427 Rental Agents email: [email protected]. 2let2buy2sell 968 979 876 Camposol Community Group D Sec- Blue Med 968 595 684 tor Luz de Sol 968 199 068 The group meets monthly on the first Mercers 968 199 188 Monday at 4PM at The Clubhouse. President - Ken De Angelo, Vice President - Gordon Cockburn, Sec- Red Cross retary - Patrick Steer, Treasurer - Jo 968 590 140 Steer, Membership secretary - Carol De Angelo, Social secretary - Laurie Samaritans Lewis. Spain 902883535 A car with tow bar and trailer is now This is NOT a Premium Rate Number available for sector D residents to take garden waste to the Eco park, contact Alan Muncaster 654 024 474 Social Security Totana 968 420 075 or 968 420 049 Age Concern no longer meet at The address Calle Canovos 3 Totana Cultural Centre.We are now open 30850 opening hours 09.00-14.00, Monday to Friday 10am -1pm at our website www.seg-social.es you can drop in centre, Calle Valencia 12, make an appointment on this site. Camposol A. Telephone 634344589. Email: Spanish Interpreters & [email protected] Courses Debbie Translations 677 353 136 Camposolers The registered group site for residents of Camposol, the proprietor is Reg Rogers who can be Town Hall contacted by e-mailing Mazarron 968 590 012 [email protected]. Apply to Reg for membership. 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