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If you would like to advertise in the exciting new Journal, please CALL: +34 681 090 799 www.the-journal.es 4 May 2021 CONTENTS Page 6 - 7 News Page 38 - 39 Gadgets & Gizmos Page 8 - 17 Lifestyle Page 40 - 41 Motoring Page 18 - 19 Films Page 43 Sports & Local Societies Page 20 - 21 Good Reads Page 44 - 45 Fashion Page 22 - 23 Music Page 46 - 47 Beauty Page 24 - 25 Charities Page 50 - 51 Gastronomy Page 26 - 29 Homes & Gardens Page 52 - 60 Mind, Body & Spirit Page 30 - 31 Property, Financial & Legal Page 61 Horoscopes Page 34 - 35 What’s On Guide Monthly Page 62 Useful Numbers Calendar Page 63 Reference to our advertisers Page 36 -37 Take A Break Where to find us Distribution Pick Up Points Farmacia El Alamillo The Fuschia Beauty Clinic Sullys Sports Bar Cat’s Bar La Azhoia Alamillo Restaurant Vista Bar Restaurante Deskaro La Proa Restaurant The Camposol Business Centre Spar mini supermarket Con Cierto Sentido Restaurante Farmacia Farmacia Bongos Restaurant Mercers Bodega Golden Cafe Alley Palais Isla Plana Viggos Restaurant Luz del sol Camping Los Madriles Mamma Mias Restaurant T J Electricals (Euronics) Veterinary Clinic Filbees Estate Agency The salon Restaurante La Chara CJ’s Bar Just Fabulous Farmacia The Old Market Tavern Branded Brico Pepelino Tourist Office The Blackbull Panaderia Pepelino The Food Co Best Wishes Corral and Alcaraz Solicitors Bolnuevo The Tea Pot Camping Bolnuevo La Colado Condado Farmacia Best Wishes Eden Hair & Beauty Spar mini supermarket Mailins Hair & Nails Condado Property Management The Cheesecake Emporium Restaurante Sofias Just Joe’s Salon Spar mini supermarket Cafe Colonia Mazarrón The Condado Club Elliots Restaurant Decklids Mechanics Hotel Amapola @Home Furniture Shop Hacienda del Alamo Hotel Playasol DKV Clinic D’Fusion Restaurante & Bar Oasis Clinica Rover Medical Centre Puerto de Mazarrón ITV Station CampingLos Delfines Repsol gasolinera Camposol Buena Vista Alens Supermarket www.the-journal.es 5 May 2021 News dawn chorus - and the beauty of the over the years. This is the perfect op- Dawn Chrous Day bird song. Held on the first Sunday in portunity to experience the wonders of Get into the Rhythm of International May each year, which falls on May 2rd nature as they gather to listen to the Dawn Chorus Day. in 2021.The day is now truly an inter- song of hundreds of birds. national event, celebrated as far away The wildlife Trusts’ International dawn as France, Italy, Pakistan, south Africa The dawn chorus occurs when the chourus day, is the annual celebration and New Zealand. In fact, more than birds sing at the beginning of a new of the world’s oldest wake-up call - the eighty different countries have taken day in the warmer countries. it is most part in International Dawn Chorus Day noticeable in spring when birds de- THIS Costa Calida Radio 90.00 & 100.00 fm Listen all day......every day On-line www.costacalidaradio.com www.the-journal.es 6 May 2021 fend a breeding ground, it is common for different species to make their sun- rise singing at different times. Birds that perch closer to the canopy and those with larger eyes tend to start singing earlier. This correlation can be caused by the amount of light per- ceived by the bird. of both its conge- ners and members of other species. In some areas where there is a large population of vocal birds, the sound of the dawn chorus can seriously compli- cate sleeping at dawn. Make sure that you get up in plenty of time before dawn and choose a spot surrounded by nature so that you will be in the perfect position to greet the day and listen to the impressive cho- rus that accompanies it. Please let us know what birds you hear and see in your area at the-journal.es List your property 15€ pm for sale or Scan code for full details for rent on our property portal for only www.the-journal.es 7 May 2021 Lifestyle Camposol News Here we are at the start of May, and us over the last few months. Please in full swing. All the over 80’s, most of finally there seems to be a real “buzz” remember to support our local chari- the over 70’s and even some under around the place. The weather was ties too, as funds are still very low in the age of 60 have now been offered not very kind to us this Spring again, comparison to a “normal year”. their vaccination. Whilst the queues but now the warmer weather is upon look daunting, they actually were mov- us, everything seems a little bit bright- If you have a story to share and we ing very quickly. er. There are definitely more people have not had a chance to speak to around than this time last month. you yet, please email us on Campo- Our experience was in the sports [email protected] and we will pavilion in Mazarròn where the staff Quite how, is still a bit of a mystery as include it in a future issue. were very caring, and considerate, perimeter borders remain closed but making the experience as painless as the whole area has seen an increase possible. in visitors. Camposol Residents Vaccination Program The festivities of San José and Se- Camposol Community mana Santa are now behind us as we Shopping Bag move forward towards the summer, as the warmer weather approaches. It was no surprise to us that within a very short space of time the communi- We are told that viruses don’t like the ty pulled together as usual and came heat, so this, coupled with a mass up with this! These are unprecedented vaccination program which has been times where many people find them- well under way since the beginning selves with little or no income after of April, there does seem to be some nearly 15 months of restrictions.