Costa Improvement Projects Stall and Roll Over Into Next Year

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Councils to look at using treated wastewater to clean streets

Local water company Acosol says two-thirds is currently wasted and wants to find new uses ahead of a possible drought alert

The water company that covers the western Costa del Sol, from Manilva to Torremolinos, Acosol, is calling on local councils to do more to stave off a drought warning by using recycled water. A ‘GORDO’ TO REMEMBER IN MALAGA Currently two-thirds of the wastewater that comes from the area’s sewage plants once it is treated More than a hundred million euros flood into the city of Malaga is pumped out to sea and goes to waste. The company says that it is after a record-breaking Christmas lottery win this year P20 time that town halls copied the example of Marbella and used wastewater on local parks and streets. P6 The lottery euphoria even extended to Malaga city hall. :: ÑITO SALAS

Find some island bliss on Bermuda. Andrew Forbes takes us to the British Costa improvement projects Overseas Territory in this month’s Travel special P30-35 stall and roll over into next year Have you made any New Year’s resolutions yet? Tony Bryant takes a look at High hopes for Shortage of funds, infighting be- years, failure to agree budgets a tradition that dates back tween political parties in the area’s stopped them coming to fruition. some 4,000 years P24 new building and town halls and bureaucracy have Other long-held dreams, such as slowed down great expectations for the railway to Marbella, have hardly infrastructure in new building and infrastructure pro- been mentioned in 2017. However It’s a wrap! We take a jects to improve the Costa del Sol there has been some progress, par- look back at all over the 2017 were and Malaga province during 2017. ticularly in Estepona, and exciting Although many schemes were plans look close in other towns, in- major events which have dashed announced at the start of the year, cluding the pedestrianisation of cen- made 2017 such a Many plans for 2018. :: SUR some rolling over from previous tral Torremolinos P2-3 memorable year P10-13

SPORT Míchel receives the “Our objective is to be The tables have turned. backing of sporting up there at the top.” Sky Sports’ Rob Palmer director despite latest Marbella boss Fernando looks at the shift in power loss leaving Malaga in the Estévez reflects on the in La Liga in his column drop zone P51&52 season so far P51 this week P53 22222222 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH The majority of big projects promised for this year have not been carried out

The authorities have stretch of railway between Algeciras and Bobadilla in the summer, on two made bureaucratic areas in Cadiz province where the  Government. The railway line to Marbella is progress on several FRANCISCO works had stopped in 2013 and 2015. JIMÉNEZ On the Malaga side, which is where still in the study phase and projects, but only a the most controversial and longest- plans are about to be drawn few of them have  [email protected] delayed stretch of track is located up for the AVE bypass on (Ronda-Antequera), the minister of the Malaga-Seville line. actually begun centre at Puerto Seco in Antequera. Public Works, Íñigo de la Serna, rai- :: FERNANDO GONZÁLEZ sed hopes recently when he promi- MALAGA. In a couple of days 2017 Government responsibility sed that the whole network will be will come to an end, and it seems a The coastal railway is being completed in 2021. good time to look at the main infras- studied and the bypass put to Still on the subject of railways, Ma- tructure projects which were promi- tender laga port has passed another year with sed for this year by the different ad- For projects financed by the go- no sign of its underground track, and ministrations in Malaga province, vernment, 138 million euros were work came to a halt on the new ocea- and see how they are doing. Admi- allocated to Malaga in the general sta- nographic centre, which was due to ttedly, there weren’t many of them te budgets for 2017. This was lowest open next year, because of problems because the government and the Jun- amount so far this century and a long with the foundations. It should now ta de Andalucía are still reluctant to way from the 1.2 billion for invest- open in 2019. spend money and, in the case of coun- ment in 2008, which was used for Construction has also been sus- cils, a lack of resources combined with major works such as the second pended on the sewage plant at Ner- minority governments or coalitions runway at the airport, the ‘hiperron- ja; although this is a government with multiple parties have delayed da’ bypass and the main road through project, the company which won the approvals of budgets so very few San Pedro. the contract is suffering financial projects have been carried out. This year, there has been some pro- difficulties. As a result, the major investments gress towards the construction of the which are under way can be coun- northern access to the airport from Junta de Andalucía ted on the fingers of one hand: the the second bypass, at a cost of 6.5 mi- Slow progress on the metro  Provincial govern- motorway exit at Arroyo de la Miel llion euros. The project has been put but advances in sewage and ment. The project to to end one of the worst black spots to tender and work should begin in schools convert La Malagueta for traffic jams in the area (go- the first quarter of 2018. The second While Nerja is the only coastal town bullring into a cultural vernment), advancing the Malaga major project was the new prison in which does not treat its sewage, in centre will be put to ten- metro towards the city centre, and Archidona (21.4 million euros), which the Guadalhorce valley the river of der early next year. :: SUR two secondary schools (Junta) and, has been completed but has not yet the same name continues to act as a from councils, the new local hospi- opened and is being used provisiona- drain for the waste produced by tal in Estepona and several social hou- lly as a detention centre for migrants. 100,000 inhabitants of the area. sing developments in Malaga city. Initial work has also begun on the However, in the middle of this year, least the town is to have a new health tended to the city centre, most of the The remainder are still caught up in new link road between the A-7 and after the project was blocked by the centre, for which the works were con- Alameda will be pedestrianised so bureaucratic processes and prelimi- Arroyo de la Miel, one of the busiest Junta de Andalucía for over a deca- tracted a few days ago. that traffic will only be able to use nary studies. points on the roads in Malaga provin- de, work finally began on the Bajo As has become habitual in recent the central area. The north side forms Although important steps have ce, which will cost 11.2 million euros. Guadalhorce treatment plant which years, the biggest investment from part of the reurbanisation of the me- been taken in offices with regard to However, the majority of the most will serve Álora, Pizarra and Coín. At the regional government has been tro and will therefore be financed by new infrastructures such as the nor- urgent projects which are to be ca- the same time, the Junta and the the Malga metro, and that is likely to the Junta (3.5 million euros). On the thern access to the airport, the stretch rried out by the government are still councils signed an agreement for the be the case for some time because of south side, the city hall is about to of railway which will reduce the AVE in the study phase or, in the best of plant for the metropolitan area, accumulated delays in the works. put the project to tender to convert journey time between Malaga and cases, the plans have yet to be drawn which will handle the sewage pro- The only tunnel which is currently it into a 23 metre-wide boulevard be- Seville, the sewage plant for the Ma- up. This applies to the rail connection duced from Alhaurín el Grande and being built is between the Tetuán side the Soho district. The cost is ex- laga city area and projects such as pe- at Almodóvar del Río (Cordoba) which Cártama. This will ease the pressu- bridge and the Alameda Principal, but pected to be 5.2 million euros and it destrianising the Alameda in Malaga will reduce the journey time between re on the one in Malaga city, which the stretch of track which will run should be completed in the second city and the centre of Torremolinos, Malaga and Seville on the AVE to an is now at its limit because it also down Avenida de Andalucía has been half of 2018. Also waiting to be put there are numerous central go- hour and a half. It will cost around 32 handles the waste from Torremoli- suspended because the contract with to tender is the construction of the vernment, regional and local projects million euros and, if all goes accor- nos and Alhaurín de la Torre. the previous constructor was rescin- central area of the Alameda, for 2.7 which have still not begun. ding to schedule, could be ready by Apart from these advances on pro- ded and the tender process has to be million euros. Among the most important are the 2020. jects to complete sewage treatment repeated. It is still not known what Most of the money spent by Ma- extension of the suburban railway Theministry of Public Works was in the province, the Andalusian go- will happen about the above-ground laga city hall this year has been on line to Marbella, which is the only also due to pay 350,000 euros for the vernment’s main achievement this stretch of line between El Corte In- VPO social housing. In the Trinidad- large town in Spain with no rail con- project to extend the railway from year has been the improvements to glés and the Civil Hospital. The Jun- Perchel district 23 apartments of this nection; the progression of the Ma- Malaga to Marbella and Estepona. the road linking the coast to Gaucín ta’s ministry of Public Works is now type have been built, and another 16 laga metro to the Civil Hospital; the However, at the moment it is still not via Manilva, which cost 4.3 million free to put the works ( costing 41 mi- are under construction in Calle Cal- road between the ‘hiperronda’ bypass, clear whether this will be done by ex- euros llion euros) to tender, but has not vo. In the past three months, three Alhaurín de la Torre and the indus- tending the existing Malaga-Fuengi- In terms of education, in recent done so yet because of Malaga coun- other developments which will in- trial estates in the Guadalhorce area; rola line, despite the fact that the ser- weeks work has begun on new se- cil’s outright opposition to the line clude 88 VPOs have been put to ten- the theatre in Torre del Mar; pedes- vice is already running at full capa- condary schools at Teatinos (Málaga) in this area. der or contracted. trianising the centre of Vélez-Mala- city, or whether, as numerous politi- and Rincón de la Victoria, and the pro- Still pending are the conversion of ga; the modernisation of the railway cians, citizens and businesses are de- ject for the one at Las Lagunas (Mi- Malaga council Campamento Benítez into a large pe- line between Algeciras and Bobadilla manding, a new line will be built jas) has been put to tender. There is Traffic-free Alameda and riurban park (it is open provisionally so that cargo can be transported from which can support more people. still no news about the school pla- subsidised housing while town planning processes are Algeciras port; and a major logistical Some work was carried out on the nned for San Pedro Alcántara, but at At the same time as the metro is ex- completed), the reform of the old jail December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 3 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS Estepona, an island amid a sea of broken promises

A lack of resources, coalition councils and delays in approving annual budgets have reduced new projects to a minimum in many towns in the province

:: F. JIMÉNEZ  Junta. The only stretch of MALAGA. A lack of resources and the metro line in Malaga city coalition councils have become a currently being built is in La lethal combination for investment Alameda. The one in Avenida de projects in many towns in the prov- Construction of the hospital in Estepona. :: CHARO MÁRQUEZ Andalucía and the extension to ince, where the budgets for 2017 the Civil Hospital have yet to be were approved so late that there put to tender. :: SUR was barely time to start building anything. Marbella, Torremolinos, Rincón de la Victoria, Vélez and Nerja are examples. Estepona, on the contrary, is like an island amid a sea of unfulfilled promises. The council has now started work on the local hospital, which the Junta de Andalucía announced years ago but which the local authority finally decided to finance itself, at a cost of six million euros. The project should be completed by the end of 2018. Estepona council has Work will start in Torremolinos town centre in January. :: SUR also just started building an ath- letics stadium (3,000,000 euros) Too little time town centre and the conversion of and recently finished, albeit a year The situation is similar in Torremo- the MercoVélez building for admin- late, the improvements to the Plaza linos, where investment projects istrative use are still waiting to be Antonia Guerrero. were also held up because the budget put to tender. In terms of culture, The situation in neighbouring was not approved until July. The po- the theatre in Torre del Mar, which Marbella is very different. The mu- sitive side is that at least there has was announced a year ago, will still nicipal budget couldn’t be put into been time to contract the works on have to wait. In Rincón de la Victo- effect until May so, as in 2016, this its star project, the pedestrianisa- ria the situation is different, because  Malaga city hall. The south side year will end with very few pro- tion of the town centre. These will the budget was not approved until of La Alameda is to be pedestrianised jects having been completed. Most begin in January, two months later August and barely one million euros next year. of them were funded by money than expected. There has not been were allocated for investment. Half reserved for financially sustaina- enough time to launch the emplo- of those funds will be used to finish ble investments, leftover from yment plans which had been an- the indoor swimming pool. 2016, which had to be spent befo- nounced, or start the remodelling The case of Nerja is similar: the at Cruz del Humilladero and the te in the same area. re 31 December. These included of the Casa de María Barrabino. budget wasn’t approved until July long-awaited remodelling of the Sa- So far, progress on two star pro- improvements to the Divina Pas- In Benalmádena, where invest- and hardly any of the 5.2 million lamanca market (waiting to be put jects in Malaga city has been very tora district and the Plaza de Paco ment has been limited because of euros allocated for works have been to tender.) slow: one is the remodelling of the Cantos. the need to comply with a financial used. The most important project bullring to turn it into a cultural A few weeks ago work also be- adjustment plan to reduce the debt, has just been put to tender: the Provincial government and leisure centre, although it is gan on the leisure port, to integra- work did begin last month on im- demolition of the Giner de los Ríos The bullring and Bernardo de hoped that the contract can be put te it more in the town. There has provements to the Paseo de Gene- centre, which will be replaced with Gálvez centre still pending to tender early in 2018. The other been such a lack of activity that the ralife, in Arroyo de la Miel. a new multi-use building. The provincial government is about is the Bernardo de Gálvez Centre town hall has lost a 1.3 million euro There have been few completed to complete the visitors’ reception of American Studies which, it has grant which the provincial go- projects on the eastern Costa del Sol, · Contributors : Agustín centre at the Caminito del Rey, and now been decided, will be located vernment allocated in 2015 for the either. In Vélez-Malaga several streets Peláez, Mónica Pérez, Eugenio improvements have been carried in the grounds of La Térmica cul- first phase of the boulevard and have been improved, but the pro- Cabezas, Charo Márquez and out to the Great Trail hiking rou- tural centre. park at Arroyo Primero. ject to pedestrianise the historic Alberto Gómez. 4 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Investigators given more time to look IN BRIEF into the death of little Lucía

It has not been possible to finish the investigations into the death of the child within the legal time frame

:: JUAN CANO / JON SEDANO Carlos Toledano with the drug-making equipment. :: EFE MALAGA. The public prosecutor in Malaga has requested that the case of three-year-old Lucía Vivar, whose The biggest designer- MDA. The head of the drugs ring body was discovered at the side of the Lucía’s body was found near the train tracks in Pizarra. :: EFE drug laboratory in Spain is apparently self-taught and has train tracks between Pizarra and Álora no chemical training, according to at the end of July, should stay open parents were dining on the night family, have not been explained sat- discovered in Cordoba Carlos Toledano of the Guardia so that investigations can continue. of 26 July, were skeptical of the of- isfactorily by the investigation. Civil. A report dated 13 December to ficial explanation of what had hap- One of the points that has not ANDALUCÍA National Police in Malaga have which the SUR has had access asked pened, and of how a three year old been explained is the bottle of chlo- :: SUR. The Guardia Civil in Cor- also discovered a large quantity of to extend the investigation as it has child could undertake an arduous roform that was found 700 metres doba have dismantled what is con- drugs, in this case cannabis. Around not been possible to reach a conclu- trek along the tracks in total dark- from the station building in the sidered to be the biggest labora- 94 plants were found at the home sion within the legal time frame of ness on her own, before being hit same direction which Lucía took. tory of designer drugs in Spain. of one of two Spanish men who are six months. by a passing train next morning. Adif and Renfe have also been Four people between the ages of presumed responsible for a spate The family of the little girl, who The family’s solicitor has asked asked if anyone gave the order to stop 35 and 48 have been arrested for of burglaries in bars in Torremoli- wandered away from the old sta- for clarification on some twenty the first train of the morning after producing 100,000 doses of mostly nos and Malaga. tion building in Pizarra where her points that, in the opinion of the Lucía’s disappearance was reported. Foreign woman hit by Man dies after fight in train at Plaza Mayor a squat in Elviria still unknown, although it started Seven youths detained and with a quarrel between two groups. MALAGA MARBELLA The quarrel evolved into blows in :: SUR. National Police are inves- :: A. FRÍAS. Emergency services several injured in mass brawl which snooker balls and cues were tigating the death of a woman who were alerted to a fight in a squat in used as weapons. was hit by a train around 10pm last the Golden Beach area of Elviria, None of the injuries sustained in Tuesday evening next to the Plaza Marbella, on Tuesday afternoon. :: ÁLVARO FRÍAS side, called for more officers and the fight were serious. Mayor shopping centre near An ambulance was called to one of MALAGA. A police patrol car was assistance from the local security Malaga. The woman, who was not the men involved, a 27 year-old stopped by a member of the pub- group, Grupo Operativo de Apoyo Emergency call outs Spanish and around fifty years old, with superficial stab wounds. He lic in the street to report a fight in (GOA), to stop the disturbance. The 112 Emergency Service in An- was hit on the track about 200 me- was treated at the scene. The other a bar in Calle Camino de Los Guin- Six youths were arrested in con- dalucía attended 737 incidents in tres from the platform. man, 44, was found unconscious dos in Malaga city in the early nection with the fight at the bar, Malaga province over the Christmas Police are investigating the in- and, although he had no visible hours of Christmas morning. one of whom was a 17 year-old mi- eve and Christmas day period. The cident as at the moment it appears knife or bullet wounds, later died. The police went straight to the nor. Another youth handed him- majority were for health issues, fol- the woman may have been delib- An autopsy is being carried out to bar and, on seeing chairs and self in at the police station. lowed by matters relating to public erately thrown in front of the train. determine the cause of his death. glasses being thrown around in- The actual cause of the brawl is safety and fires.

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A unique rehabilitation clinic in The methods practised at the cially designed apparatus, with Marbella is home to the methods clinic are based on the belief that which he manipulates and, in his of Professor Blum, a practitio- what goes on inside the body is own words, ‘rebuilds’ human be- ner of revolutionary healthcare influenced by its outside form ings. Patients told by conventio- who achieves impressive results and structure. By changing the nal doctors they need surgery or by healing the body from the body’s configuration, correcting diagnosed with incurable condi- outside in as opposed to the other misalignments and adjusting tions have found their health mi- way round. structural problems, it is basica- raculously restored following the- While conventional Western lly restored to a healthy state in rapy at the Marbella clinic and medicine tends to treat symptoms which it can heal itself and co- have never looked back. Mr Blum. :: SUR and control illnesses and condi- rrect its functioning. In essence, “Instead of treating one indi- tions from the inside out, while ailments are cured by elimina- vidual organ by bombarding it restorative systems of the body this unique clinic can turn your often failing to completely elimi- ting their physical causes. with some chemical or other, first can cope with them themselves. health around or book an nate the causes, the fundamen- Although he has studied me- I align the person as a whole, and It is simply the holistic anatomy appointment, call 952 86 59 28 tally different theory of medici- dicine, Mr Blum doesn’t call then it turns out that there is no- of the human body that requi- today. ne practiced at Clinica Blum aims himself a doctor, nor does he ever thing to cure anymore; the co- res correction!” Professor Blum to restore good health by correc- don a conventional white coat. rrected organism has no disea- explains. ADVERTORIAL ting the body from the outside. His tools are his hands, and spe- ses. And if they arise again, the To find out more about how December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 5 6 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Costa councils urged to use water from IN BRIEF sewage works on parks and streets

The move needs approval from the regional government and comes as a lack of rain is putting pressure on local water supplies The remains date from the first century BC. :: I.G.

:: MÓNICA PÉREZ Fuengirola moves to ing from the first century BC. MARBELLA. The company respon- protect ruins of Roman The ruins alongside the N-340 sible for water distribution on the were once a bathhouse and were western Costa del Sol is seeking the baths in Torreblanca declared of special historical in- agreement of local councils for them terest in 2005 but until now have to use treated water from sewage FUENGIROLA lain abandoned as the council works to water their parks and gar- :: I. GELIBTER. Fuengirola coun- tried to persuade the owners to dens and to wash the streets. cil has bought a private plot of sell. The town hall has now Acosol, a publicly owned com- land in Torreblanca which con- started a clean up and assessment pany, wants to extend a deal recently tains important Roman ruins dat- of the ruins’ condition. reached with Marbella that sees the district council there buying the re- A file photo of street washing in Marbella. :: JOSELE-LANZA cycled wastewater to use and comes Earth tremors felt in Permission given for as the Costa faces an increasing risk served by Acosol to agree to use re- Torremolinos 6m Club la Costa work of an official drought warning ow- cycled water on its parks and gar- ing to the lack of rain. Two thirds of treated dens, although it is hoped that the TORREMOLINOS MIJAS The company says that currently wastewater currently agreement can be extended to in- :: SUR. Two earthquakes with epi- :: I.G. Mijas council has approved two thirds of the water that is treated goes out to sea clude the washing down of streets. centres under Torremolinos were a building licence for the construc- in sewage plants is then pumped The company has asked permis- recorded in the early hours of Tues- tion of 50 new holiday properties straight into the sea while the rest sion from the regional ministry for day morning. The first registered on the Club la Costa resort in Mi- is used to water the area’s golf courses the Environment to roll out its idea 3 on the Richter scale and took jas Costa. The owners are expected - in all 45 courses are kept green this yet connected, a tanker collection to other council areas. place at 2.10am and the second to spend six million euros expand- way. It adds that some 30 kilome- service would be provided in the Acosol serves all coastal munici- reached 3.1 and was recorded at ing their holiday ownership com- tres of pipes already exist to pump meantime. palities from Manilva to Torremo- 5.09am. Both movements hap- plex and have agreed to add longer the unused water directly to local Earlier this autumn Marbella linos and the use of the wastewater pened 79 kilometres below the sur- slip roads at the exit from the A-7 municipalities, while for those not council became the first in the area could see a reduction in council bills. face, official data showed. motorway into the resort.

two-metre high piece will be situ- Famous sculptor’s ated in front of the Barrabino man- sion, which will house the town’s new cultural and artistic centre. work to take pride of This will not be the first time the Plaza Costa del Sol has displayed the work of Elena Laverón. Last year, place in Torremolinos Torremolinos hosted the exhibition Poesia Multiforme, a collection of eleven bronze and stone pieces. The sculpture by Malaga- Other works by Malaga’s adopted The sculpture, called ‘Los Oficíos’ artist can be found in Plaza Blas In- based Elena Laverón, is (tradesmen), is made up of five fante and Plaza La Nogalera. made up of five bronze bronze figures and will be centre- Laverón was born in Ceuta in figures and will be piece of the planned pedestrianisa- 1938 and lived in Morocco until tion of the Plaza Costa del Sol. It was 1954, when she moved to Barcelona temporarily installed in the previously displayed in the Palmeral and attended the San Jorge School Picasso Cultural Centre de los Sorpresas in Malaga and for of Fine Arts. She settled in Malaga the moment will be temporarily lo- in 1966 and still resides in the city :: TONY BRYANT cated in the patio of the Pablo Ruiz today. TORREMOLINOS. A new addition Picasso Cultural Centre. She has received international to Torremolinos’ impressive collec- One the pedestrianisation work recognition and her creations can tion of bronze sculptures by inter- is complete the one tonne work will be found at the headquarters of nationally renowned Elena Laverón take pride of place in the main plaza UNESCO in Paris and at the Reina was unveiled in the town last week. on the new central boulevard. The Sofia Museum in Madrid. The bronze figures will first be displayed at the cultural centre. :: T. B. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 7 8 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Nerja Caves Foundation hopes to top visitor numbers next year

The 2018 budget was approved last week and includes increased investment for research, accessibility, lighting and museum reforms

:: EUGENIO CABEZAS Worryingly low levels of water at La Viñuela. :: D. PÉREZ / EFE NERJA. Publishing its budget for 2018 on Wednesday, the Nerja Caves foundation said that it wants to main- Axarquía growers start to tain high visitor numbers in 2018. At the end of 2016, the founda- feel effects of drought tion announced that more than 432,000 people had visited the site; a 5.2 per cent increase on the previ- Water supplies have restricted to just 40 per cent of ous years. Figures for 2017 have yet been cut off to those their usual water supply from La to be published but managers have Viñuela reservoir. said that they hope to reach 475,000 who have already The restrictions apply for the visitors in 2018. The numbers aren’t Improved access and lighting are included in the 2018 budget. :: J. R. exceeded their next hydraulic year which will end as high as the caves’ record, which December quota on 31 September 2018 and has come reached more than half a million in The caves are awaiting a decision seum as well as scientific research about because of the drought de- the early 2000s. from Unesco as to whether they will and education programmes. clared in October when the reser- The entity approved a budget of be considered as a candidate as a The international music and dance :: ÁGUSTÍN PELÁEZ voir was at just 23 per cent of its full 3.9 million euros for the coming World Heritage Site. festival, which takes place every VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA. The Axarquía capacity. The lack of rainfall in re- year, which includes more research The budget showed a balanced June and July and will be in its 59th really started to feel the effects of cent years, as well as the demand into the caves. The budget allows budget with no deficit, which will year in 2018, is set to receive an in- the drought last week when for water from the booming tropi- for 274,000 euros to be spent on con- allow the foundation to increase vestment of 260,000 euros. around 10 communities of grow- cal fruit industry, has led to the cur- servation and research. its investments up to 421,000 Briones also announced that other ers had their water supply cut off. rent situation. Growers will be able President of the foundation and euros. Briones highlighted a “sig- planned projects include improved Restrictions were established at to resume watering in January but member of parliament for Malaga, nificant” increase in the promo- access and lighting in the caves as the beginning of December, mean- will still be at risk of having sup- Miguel Briones, said that the budget tional budget, both in terms of visi- well as a third phase of reforms to ing that growers of crops such as plies cut off again should they con- was, “continuous but ambitious”. tors to the caves and Nerja mu- the Nerja museum. mangoes and avocados have been tinue to exceed their quotas.

HERE AND THERE

New promotional video The decision to make such a short video was made so that at would be of Frigiliana launched “easier to watch on the internet”, on Youtube according to the councillor. The clip includes art, handcrafts, FRIGILIANA cultural events such as the Three :: J. R. Frigiliana’s councillor for Cultures festival, the gastronomy tourism, Carmen Cerezo, presented of the area -such as molasses pro- the town’s new promotional video duced at the only working sugar last week. cane factory in the area- and olive The two-minute video, which oil, music, the local flora and fauna can be watched on YouTube, will and traditions as well as views of be used to promote the town the old town. through social networks and re- Cerezo said that it is “essential places the last one which was made to have a strong online presence in 2010. nowadays”. Easter dates Nerja town hall announced for tenth welcomes suggestions Cómpeta Art Walk on how to improve area

CÓMPETA NERJA :: J. R. The dates were announced :: D. B. Residents of Nerja are being last week for the tenth Cómpeta encouraged to take part in the town Art Walk. hall’s new initiative ‘Nerja Decide’ The event will coincide with which runs until 14 January. Easter Week and will run from Sat- The council is hoping that resi- urday 31 March until Wednesday dents will put forward sugges- 4 April 2018. The Art Walk will not tions on how to improve the be open on Sunday 1 April. town. A form can be downloaded Various locations, including gal- only from www.nerjadecide.com. leries, restaurants, the town hall Guidance (in English) will be and open air displays around the given at a meeting at the town town will be exhibiting sculptures hall at noon on 9 January where, paintings and photographs etc by after an introduction to explain a selection of international artists. areas that the town hall consid- For further information and a ers to be of interest, a brainstorm- list of the particpating artists visit: ing session will take place. www.artcompeta.com or Facebook: A budget of 500,000 euros is artcompeta. in place for residents’ suggestions. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 9 10 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

RACHEL TONY JENNIE DEBBIE HAYNES BRYANT RHODES BARTLETT 2017: a rollercoaster year

We take a look back at some of the major events that shaped the past twelve months

JANUARY There was some relief for the Spanish royals when the Infanta Courts Cristina, King Felipe’s younger sister was acquitted of charges Animal shelter boss against her in the Nóos fraud and sentenced in cruelty case corruption case. The former president of the Tor- The court found no evidence remolinos animal shelter Parque to prove that Cristina had played Animal, Carmen Marín, was sen- a role in the fraud committed by tenced to three years and nine her husband through a firm the months in prison for cruelty to couple both owned, among other animals, falsification of documents businesses. Her husband, Iñaki and unqualified practice. The trial Urdangarin, was found guilty and revealed how hundreds of dogs sentenced to six years and three and cats had been sacrificed using months in the case that involved moneysaving methods that caused public funds being channelled slow and painful deaths. The sen- into private hands through a non- tence sparked calls for harsher pen- profit organisation. The couple alties in animal cases as only 12 are still living in Switzerland months of Marín’s sentence were while his appeal goes through. for cruelty, the maximum permit- ted by law. Society Pablo Ráez encouraged more bone marrow donors to come forward. :: SUR Pablo Ráez dies Ronda The young Marbella leukaemia New hospital opens as sufferer whose campaign for bone snow hits inland marrow donors was followed by Residents in Ronda and its sur- thousands on social media died rounding towns and villages fi- in February 2017. Pablo Ráez, who nally saw the opening of a new was only 20, shared his fight district hospital, 20 years after against the illness with his fol- plans were first announced. The lowers to encourage more donors outpatient services began to func- to come forward. He will be re- tion in a week when the area was membered for his trademark pose hit by the first cold snap of the with fists clenched and his slo- year. Two days after the opening, The Infanta with her husband :: EFE gan, “siempre fuerte” - “always road access to Ronda was cut off strong”. due to the first snowfall of the year. Business Multimedia SUR holds first New SUR in English web international forum in site goes live London SUR in English took a step forward Representatives of SUR were in January 2017 with the launch joined by Malaga’s city hall, uni- of the newspaper’s updated web versity and Unicaja bank in Lon- site. While surinenglish.com has don to organise an international existed since 1996, this year the Ronda’s new hospital. :: SUR Carmen Marín. :: SUR event aimed at promoting Malaga web site underwent a major face- and the Costa del Sol as a located lift thanks with the help of the FEBRUARY Felipe visited the city to open the Hollande, who was in Malaga for for international business. The state-of-the-art technology of the 6th Transfiere conference high- the Spain-France summit. While event was attended by around a Vocento group and the team of de- VIPs in Malaga lighting the city’s position as a talks focused on Europe the presi- hundred business leaders from velopers at SUR. The site intro- benchmark in Spain for techno- dent had the chance to visit some City-based firms who were duced new sections and multime- King Felipe and President logical innovation, development of the city’s cultural attractions. shown why this area is acting as dia features, without losing its Hollande come to town and research. a magnet for British and interna- popular classified ads section and February was a month that saw Later in February the Marseil- Spain tional companies wanting to re- the print edition of the paper in Malaga getting the flags out for laise was rehearsed for the visit of King’s sister acquitted in locate or open branches in south- PDF format. heads of state. Spain’s own King then French president François fraud case ern Europe. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 11 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS

MARCH movements until it finally washed up off the coast in Local politics Benalmádena. Taped conversations reveal Cultural alleged job offer in exchange Banderas pulls out of city for council vote in Mijas arts project The content of taped conversations Hollywood actor, Antonio Ban- published by SUR in March appar- deras, abandoned his proposed ently revealed how the Mijas plans to turn the old Astoria cin- branch of the Partido Popular, led ema building into a performing by former mayor Ángel Nozal, of- arts centre. The project received fered a councillor a job in exchange criticism and Banderas became for supporting a vote of no confi- the target of insults and humilia- dence in the town’s Ciudadanos tion on social media, leading him mayor, Juan Carlos Maldonado. to pull out of the project, much The recordings were made by the to the dismay of the people of councillor for the Podemos-linked Malaga. The actor wrote a public group CSSP, Francisco Martínez, letter in the SUR withdrawing while he was driven by former his involvement in the project councillor Santiago Martín to a after opposition councillors had meeting with Nozal. Martín re- unsuccessfully tried to get the signed after the scandal broke, but competition he had won for the Nozal remains as leader of the PP scheme cancelled, amid claims of opposition. Martín and Nozal have irregularities and fraud. both since been called for questioning by the judge investigating whether any criminal offences JUNE were committed. Terrorist attack Antonio Banderas was given honorary golden ‘biznaga’ at the Malaga Film Festival. :: EP / SUR Brexit British investigators Expats watch on as Britain to extend the suburban railway banning the tradition at the be- lines in April when Shaza’s father criticised triggers article 50 and talks line to Marbella were put on hold hest of his coalition, claiming that had tricked the couple into travel- British authorities faced mount- get under way once again, despite assurances by the bullring in Puerto Banús could ling to Dubai, claiming that her ing criticism for the delay con- British residents in Spain and around former Minister for Public Works, be used for fights. mother was ill. However, he had re- firming the death of Ignacio Ech- Europe watched on concerned af- Ana Pastor, that priority would be ported their relationship to the everría, a 39-year-old Spaniard ter Theresa May triggered Article 50 given to the project. The funding Art authorities and fearing for their killed in the London Bridge ter- marking the official start of the UK’s for Malaga in the 2017 State Budget Freud and Bacon meet lives, the couple fled to Georgia. ror attack. There was disbelief as exit from the EU. The message from was the lowest received so far this Picasso They were about to catch a flight to why it took three days for Brit- campaigners in Spain, many of century, approximately 40 per cent An exhibition titled ‘Bacon, Freud back to London when Shaza’s fa- ish police to confirm his death to whom went to the Unite for Europe lower than last year. The govern- and the School of London’ arrived ther intercepted them at Tiflis air- his family, and increasing calls march in London while others pro- ment allocated just 350, 000 euros at the Picasso museum in Malaga, port, threatening to kill the two for the identification process to tested in Madrid, was that Brits in for the new coastal railway line, thanks to a new alliance with the girls. He was arrested and the cou- be sped up caused a small diplo- the EU, just as EU citizens in the barely enough to pay for the stud- Tate gallery in London. Ninety ple was escorted to the Turkish bor- matic crisis between the two UK, must not be used as bargaining ies needed to carry out the project. paintings by Lucian Freud, Fran- der, where they were detained and countries. Ignacio, who worked chips in the negotiations. cis Bacon, R B Kitaj and Leon Kos- eventually deported. They arrived at the HSBC bank in London, was Culture soff, reflected one of the most vi- back in Torrox, where Maria has hailed a hero after he used his Culture Town hall takes over brant chapters in the history of lived since 2001, and immediately skateboard to try to save a Antonio Banderas collects Marbella bullring western art in the past century. began planning their wedding. woman who was being attacked honorary ‘biznaga’ Marbella town hall began negotia- The works covered eight decades by one of the terrorists. Spanish The international career of Malaga- tions with the concession holders and the exhibition marked an im- Unexpected visitor foreign minister, Alfonso Dastis, born actor Antonio Banderas was of the central bullring, to end their portant step forward in the Picasso Floating platform runs claimed that the treatment of honoured in his home city at the contract and take over the direct museum’s international presence. aground in Benalmádena the family was “bordering on in- end of this year’s Malaga Film Fes- running of the arena. Few impor- Residents in Benalmádena were human’, after British investiga- tival. The actor collected his hon- tant fights had been held there in greeted with an unusual sight af- tors claimed they had finger print orary ‘biznaga’ at the closing cere- recent years and in August 2015 MAY ter extreme weather caused a float- proof but were waiting for mony of the festival, the main sec- anti-bullfighting protesters in- Gender harassment ing industrial platform to wash up DNA results. tion of which was won by the film vaded the arena during a fight caus- close to the town’s nudist beach. > Verano 1993. ing confrontations between fans Persecuted couple arrive at The platform was being towed and opponents. Following a drop Malaga airport from Cartegena to Cadiz when in interest in the corrida in Mar- An epic journey across three coun- rough seas and high winds saw the APRIL bella, the council declared that the tries, fleeing discrimination for their cables used for towing the struc- Transport bullring would be used for concerts sexual orientation, came to a happy ture break. Despite a number of and other cultural events, but not conclusion for 28 year old Maria Ji- boats being scrambled to assist, No train for Marbella for bull fighting. Former mayor, mena Rico and her partner, Shaza none were able to steer the plat- Despite previous promises, plans José Bernal, denied the council was Ismail. Their plight hit the head- form away, instead controlling its 12 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH

JUNE Similar gatherings took through- > out Spain. A minute’s silence was Leisure and entertainment held outside town halls along the Costa del Sol. Thousands also New Intu complex planned turned out later on in the month for Torremolinos for a march against terrorism in Torremolinos town hall an- the city. nounced plans for a new Intu shopping and entertainment com- Music plex that is to be built on the out- Starlite threatens to quit skirts of Torremolinos. Marbella over opening hours Set to become the biggest shop- The organisers of Marbella’s Star- ping and leisure centre on the lite live music festival threatened Mediterranean coast, the 500-mil- to move somewhere else next year lion-euro project will include a as relations with the local town resident circus, a ski slope, an hall had deteriorated in the aquarium and landscaped botani- months leading up to the festival. cal gardens. Staff, fearful for their jobs, pro- According to data provided by tested against the council’s en- British-based company, the park forcement of legal opening hours. will have more than 8,000 square The move came amid increasing metres of multipurpose areas; The Duke of Edinburgh, Queen Letizia, Queen Elizabeth II and King Felipe VI. :: MATT DUNHAM / AFP tension between event organis- 23,000 square metres for sports ers and Marbella council over clos- and culture; and more than 65,000 Music ing times after concerts and un- square metres of green areas The Prodigy headline certainty over operating licences. planted with 3,000 trees. Weekend Beach festival The dispute centred disagreement British band, The Prodigy, head- over whether the event should Tourism lined Friday night at the fourth be legally defined as a festival, Clampdown on antisocial Weekend Beach festival in Torre and so entitled to special privi- behaviour del Mar. Around 30,000 people lis- leges in how long it stay open Councillors in Marbella showed tened to the group, which is each night, or a normal nightspot their concern about the resort’s fronted by Keith Flint. They burst which has to adhere to stricter image and reputation being dam- onto the stage with the famous rules. The 45-night event, which aged by drunken foreign tourists. ‘Firestarter’, before alternating was originally branded as Starlite The local authority decided to newer tracks with 90s classics such Marbella but is now advertised as clamp down on disreputable tour- as ‘Smack my Bitch Up’ and Starlite Festival started on the ists who disrespect other visitors ‘Breathe’. The Prodigy are the most Costa del Sol 2012. This year it using the destination, saying that famous international act to have featured many major interna- “the situation will not be toler- performed at the festival to date. tional stars, including Elton John, ated”. Luis Fonsi, Art Garfunkel and An- New regulations to control andrea Bocelli. tisocial behaviour included a ban AUGUST Crime on people walking shirtless or Spain drinking alcohol in the streets. Britons caught shining Fines of up to 3,000 euros were March against terrorism in Barcelona. :: PAU BARRENA / AFP Terror attacks in Barcelona lasers at aeroplanes introduced for those who did not Spain and the international com- Two Britons were caught after comply. The police presence was Speaking at a breakfast meeting Queen Sofia, were welcomed by munity were rocked by a terror- threatening the safety of aero- also reinforced in Puerta Banús, entitled ‘UK Spain- Business Fo- Queen Elizabeth II. ist attack on Barcelona’s Las Ram- planes coming into land at Malaga however the town hall stressed rum’ King Felipe said that Spain blas, which left 15 dead and over airport by shining high-powered that the initiative also needed and Britain had to work together Sport 100 people injured. Days later, a laser pens into the eyes of the pi- the cooperation of local business to reduce any negative effects of Corruption scandal hits car ploughed along the sea front lots. The alarm was raised when owners. Brexit. A statement from Down- Spanish football association in the town of Cambrils. All five several pilots of passenger aircraft ing Street said that “there are over Spanish football’s governing body, suspects were shot dead by po- that were coming into land from 300,000 Britons living in Spain, the RFEF, was rocked by scandal lice at the scene. One woman was over the sea at around 11pm re- JULY while over 130,000 Spaniards have in July after its president Ángel killed and a further six people ported being distracted by the il- Royals made the UK their home”, adding María Villar, his son Gorka, and were injured in the incident. legal pointing of lasers into their that the prime minister would two regional officials were ar- Thousands of people, headed by aircraft. Air traffic controllers, King Felipe and Queen highlight “the valuable contribu- rested as part of ‘Operación King Felipe, came together to ex- seeing the risk of a plane being Letizia on state visit to UK tion that Spanish citizens make Soule’, an investigation into a press their grief following the brought down, immediately called A three-day State visit of King Fe- to Britain’s economy and society.” funding black hole of at least 45 terror attacks. The demonstra- police and sent out a message over lipe and Queen Letizia to London The State Visit of King Felipe and million euros. Villar was accused tion in the Plaza de Catalunya in their Twitter account in an at- captivated attention across both Queen Letizia was their first offi- of asset-stripping for the finan- Barcelona was also attended by tempt to find the culprit. One pi- Spain and Britain in July. The fo- cial visit to the UK and the first cial gain of himself and his son, Spain’s prime minister Mariano lot, who knew the area, said that cus was very much on economic Spanish State visit since 1986, as well as offering favours and Rajoy who stood alongside the they appeared to be coming from links between the two countries when the king’s father and incentives to officials for their then president of the Catalonian the direction of hotels in nearby and the possible affects of Brexit. mother, King Juan Carlos and support. government, Carles Puigdemont. Torremolinos. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 13 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS

SEPTEMBER in Argentina. The arrest came af- ment in construction than in 2016. ter Fernández’s defence lawyers Visit had written to the Spanish courts Drought asking them to declare that the Warnings of water saving Spanish PM meets Donald statute of limitations for the of- measures Trump at White House fences he was wanted for in 2006, After four dry years and lower than Spanish Prime Minister Mariano including embezzlement and ac- average rainfall, the situation was Rajoy paid a flying visit to Wash- cepting bribes, had expired. In deemed serious enough for the ington DC this week to meet with other words, they believe that le- president of the Junta de Andalucía, US president Donald Trump at The gally enough time has gone by Susana Díaz, to announce that meas- White House. During the first of- since the initial investigation for ures to save water would be intro- ficial meeting between the two him to return to Spain without duced if the situation did not im- the leaders took questions from having to go to prison. prove. She also called on the central the press. Asked for his view on government to carry out projects the planned banned Catalonian Starlite Festival, Marbella. :: SUR which have been outstanding for referendum, Trump said that Spain OCTOBER some time and never completed, was “a historic country” that Independence Referendum such as the pipeline from the Iznájar should stay united. reservoir in Cordoba to the north- Conflict as Catalonia votes ern Antequera area. Catalonia Catalonia held its referendum on Guardia Civil seize voting independence from Spain on Sun- slips ahead of referendum day October 1st, a day marked by DECEMBER Spanish authorities took steps to conflict and violence as Spanish po- Merger of property giants stop the banned independence lice used physical force in some cases referendum being planned by the to prevent people going into the Mega-shopping centre still Catalonian regional government polling stations to vote. The refer- set to go ahead for 1 October. Following court or- endum was illegal under the Span- British company Hammerson, ders, Guardia Civil officers seized ish Constitution, but the regional which owns major shopping and 10 million voting slips and ar- government announced afterwards retail centres in the UK such as rested several regional govern- that turnout had been 43 per cent The Bullring in Birmingham, Brent ment chiefs and business people. and of the two million Catalans who Rajoy and Trump shake hands outside the White House. :: EFE Cross (London) and Highcross The interventions sparked an im- voted, 90 per cent had backed inde- (Leicester) announced that it was mediate wave of demonstrations pendence and the move would go to acquire the Intu group, one of across Barcelona and fourteen of- ahead. Spanish prime minister Mari- its biggest competitors, to create ficials and business owners were ano Rajoy called for calm, saying a giant property business worth arrested over organisation of in- that the country was not going to billions of pounds. The new group dependence referendum. Some give in to “blackmail by a few peo- will continue with plans to build were later released after question- ple.” He later annulled the Catalo- the biggest shopping and leisure ing and many appealed their ar- nian government, took control of centre on the Mediterranean, rest. Protesters in favour of the the region and announced that new north of the Palacio de Congresos banned vote on independence elections would take place on De- in Torremolinos. gathered outside the buildings be- cember 21st. Several politicians were ing searched. The Guardia Civil jailed for sedition, and the president Prestigious award continued their search of the re- of the former regional government, Best luxury hotel in Spain gional economy ministry through Carlos Puigdemont, went into self- The Vincci Selección Aleysa Bou- the night, with demonstrators imposed exile in Brussels. tique & Spa in Benalmádena was barring their exit the following named the best luxury hotel in morning. Some of the police ve- Monarch Monarch Airlines goes bust. :: EFE Spain in the Trivago Awards. The hicles parked outside were heav- Thousands left stranded hotel, which has 35 rooms and ily damaged by vandalism. after airline goes bust Malaga province more determination not to tolerate around 60 employees, was praised Britain’s fifth largest airline, Mon- In the second quarter of this year, chauvinist behaviour. She also by clients for the “warmth” of the Marbella arch, ceased trading and went into 2,084 reports of domestic violence pointed out that many cases go un- staff and the “quality” of the serv- Malaya case fugitive administration on Monday 2 Octo- were presented to courts in Malaga reported, so the real figure must be ices. The mayor of Benalmádena, arrested in Argentina ber, leaving as many as 110,000 tour- province, which was an increase of much higher. Víctor Navas, described the hotel More than a decade after the Ma- ists left stranded abroad. The UK’s 31.6 per cent compared with the as a national benchmark in its field. laya corruption scandal broke out Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) im- same period last year. According to NOVEMBER Election in Catalonia in Marbella, the last fugitive, Car- mediately announced an operation the figures, 2,079 of the reported Construction los Fernández was located and ar- put into place by the UK govern- victims of domestic violence dur- Independence problem rested in Argentina. The former ment to repatriate the affected tour- ing that time were women, which Building starts again isn’t going away councillor was detained at his ists, several thousands of whom was an increase of 57 per cent; in Experts predicted that 2017 would In a blow to Spanish prime minis- home in Rivadavia, a small town were on the Costa del Sol. The Brit- the second quarter of 2016 there be a record year for new construc- ter Mariano Rajoy, independence in the province of San Juan, near ish government described the op- were 1,321 female victims. “These tion on the Costa del Sol, following parties did well in the regional gov- the Chilean border. Fernández, eration as the “biggest ever peace- figures are shocking,” said the pub- the economic crisis. In Malaga, the ernment elections on 21 December. who had been a Marbella council- time repatriation.” lic prosecutor for domestic violence council announced that it had ap- No party gained an absolute major- lor for the GIL group before switch- in Andalucía, Flor de Torres, who at- proved projects worth around 500 ity, but between them the inde-

ing to the Andalusian party PA, Domestic violence tributed the rise in the number of million euros, and in Mijas there pendence supporters have enough had married and formed a family An increase of 31.6% in reports to greater awareness and was over 40 per cent more invest- seats to govern. 14 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH “I saw prison waiting for me and so I decided to go away,” says ex-councillor

Carlos Fernández spoke out for the first time in 11 years, saying his flight from Marbella and recent reappearance in Argentina were parts of a strategy The ride has spectacular views over the white houses. :: C. MÁRQUEZ

:: HÉCTOR BARBOTTA MARBELLA. A former Marbella New scenic zipline opens councillor, wanted in Spain on corruption charges, has spoken out in public for the first time about why over Casares village he fled the country in 2006 and went into hiding. Carlos Fernández, speaking from The aerial ride, which was over 36,000 euros. A third of this Argentina where he was finally has come from the local town hall found and arrested in September this voted on by locals, costs and the rest from a regional gov- year, blamed lack of guarantees of a Fernández on being released in Argentina. :: M. ARIAS. DIARIO DE CUYO 12 euros for a 30 second ernment tourism development fair legal process in Spain for his rea- trip and on January 3 it grant. Local residents had voted son for evading original arrest 11 clarify the situation he found him- and that extradition could go ahead. on the scheme to boost visitor years ago. self in, but seeing that wasn’t going Fernández is free while an ap- will be free for residents numbers to the hilltop white “I saw that prison was waiting to be possible, he decided to leave peal is considered, a process that is village . for me and I decided to go away,” Spain and wait for the charges expected to take several months. :: CHARO MÁRQUEZ For the moment the zipline is said Fernández as he was released against him to expire. In the meantime he must attend CASARES. An aerial ropeslide open only on certain days. It will from a jail in Chimbas, in San Juan court every two weeks. has opened to the public in run on December 29th and 30th province, where he had been held Appeal launched In Marbella, Fernández’s brother Casares village. The new tourist and then on January 3rd and 7th. for over three months since being Last week, a judge in Argentina Antonio, head of his legal team, has attraction runs for 300 metres at Tickets can be bought from the detained by local authorities and ruled that five of Spain’s original told SUR that his sibling’s reappear- a height of 80 metres and takes Blas Infante house and cost 12 while an Argentinean judge was six charges against Fernández re- ance was part of a calculated plan 30 seconds to complete. euros, with discounts for local considering Spain’s call for him to lating to corruption had expired to force the Spanish authorities to Joining the El Chaparral view- residents and larger families. On be extradited. under Argentinean law and that reveal documents they hold on the point terrace at Puerto de la Cruz January 3rd admission is free to The ex-councillor, who maintains only one, linked to a case of misuse case and that several lines of de- with the Las Peñuelas area of the local residents. After the holidays, his innocence, said that in 2006 he of public funds at Marbella town fence are being considered in the village at the end of Calle Moli- the new attraction will open at had wanted to speak to a judge to hall called ‘Saqueo 2’, was still valid event of a trial in Spain. nos, the scenic ride has cost just weekends.

A MOORISH THEME FOR ESTEPONA’S LATEST MURAL

The latest addition to Este- pona’s growing collection of street art is a 600-square-metre interpretation of ancient Moor- ish culture called ‘Evocación Nazarí’. The town now has 51 murals painted onto the walls of different buildings, drawing tourists out of season and to lesser known corners. The new work is by José Fernández Ríos and is in the recently remod- :: CHARO MÁRQUEZ elled Plaza Antonia Guerrero.

IN BRIEF Marbella to outsource Red Cross to run town’s Council to get tough on parks and gardens new homeless centre restaurant terraces

MARBELLA MARBELLA MARBELLA :: M.P. The council in Marbella has :: C.M. Marbella council has reached :: M.P. A special team of inspectors announced that it is to outsource the an agreement with the local branch and police officers is being set up in maintenance of its parks and gar- of the Red Cross for the charity to Marbella to make sure that outdoor dens due to a shortage of staff. A con- run a centre for homeless people in terraces don’t spread out onto pub- tract will be signed with an exter- the town. The new centre will be lic pavements. Councillors are re- nal company to deliver the service located in the old Miraflores social acting to increasing complaints that and support existing council work- security centre on Huerta Los tables and chairs are set up outside ers over a two year period, renew- Guerra and will provide a complete areas officially reserved for restau- able for three more years. This is the daytime service offering both emer- rant, blocking the way of pedestri- second service that has been put out gency and ongoing support. The ans in narrow streets. One of the to tender. Under the previous ad- centre is expected to open in a most problematic areas, according ministration at the town hall street month and cost just over 300,000 to locals, is the Plaza de los Naran- maintenance was also outsourced. euros a year to run. jos at the centre of the old town. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 15 16 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH ‘Tis the season to celebrate in Malaga province

The festivities are not hall. The Sala Mingorance in the Ar- over yet with the New chivo Municipal building in the Alameda Principal has a novel belen Year celebrations this created from Playmobil figures. Sunday night and then Mollina, near Antequera, mean- the visit of the Three while saw its belen museum, the largest in the word dedicated to Kings on 5 January the Nativity, officially opened by regional president Susana Díaz. :: DENISE BUSH Live nativities, where towns- MALAGA. Andalucía started cele- people dress up in clothing from brating the festive season over a biblical times and re-enact the month ago, and throughout the events leading up to the birth of month of December not a day has Christ, were held in many towns gone by without an event happen- and villages, with those in La Her- ing somewhere in the region. The radura, Almayate and Comares be- festivities are still continuing with coming more elaborate each year. the most recent being the Fiesta This year, an original idea by The verdiales competition held yesterday in Puerto de la Torre. :: SUR Mayor de los Verdiales which took Malaga journalist Antonio Moreno, place yesterday. became an international hit on The consumers action group The ancestral roots of Malaga’s Twitter. His thread, #HiloDe- (OCU) has advised people to be care- verdiales music make it one of the Navidad reported on the birth of ful when purchasing tickets for spe- oldest living examples of music Christ as if it were happening live. cial parties, leaving the purchase un- folklore in Europe. Every year, just til the last moment if possible, to after Christmas, Puerto de la Torre Concerts and choirs avoid cancellations or falsification. becomes the centre of a huge fes- Malaga hasn’t gone short of con- If buying tickets online, they should tival involving numerous verdia- certs with many churches and be bought through a secure site ac- les bands (pandas) and lasting for theatres hosting orchestras and cessed through the page created by almost twelve hours. choirs from all over the world. The the organisers of the event. This year, the competition in- Teatro Cervantes in Malaga city volved 26 pandas. The musicians, has held a series of concerts over The Reyes Magos some of which wore the traditional, Christmas, including one with the The festivities may be long over in elaborate, flower-covered hats Alabama Gospel Choir and Malaga other European countries but in trimmed with colourful ribbons, Philharmonic Orchestra. Spain there is still the visit by the competed in three categories of mu- Shoppers have been entertained Three Kings to come. The Reyes sic: Montes, Almogía and Comares. in the Plaza de la Constitución in the Magos arrive in towns across the city with the daily concerts which province on 5 January. Many have Nativities have included choirs, orchestras and The Alabama Gospel choir at the Teatro Cervantes in Malaga. :: SUR a novel means of transport such as Nativity scenes always inspire a bit ‘zambombas’, a traditional instru- by boat (La Carihuela), by helicop- of competition and attract lots of visi- ment typically used to accompany grape with every chime of midnight; The chimes are usually followed by ter or on horseback. They then tors, especially the huge panoramas ‘villancicos’ (carols) at Christmas. success will ensure good luck for the fireworks. Many hotels and restau- climb on to decorated floats and created by some of the province’s coming year. Revellers accumulate rants on the coast are offering special parade through the town, usually town halls. Of the many worth a visit New Year in the main square or outside the lo- packages for families on New Year’s throwing sweets to the children (there are over 61 scenes in the city The festivities continue this Sunday cal church in towns and villages and Eve and Club Hípico de Málaga is hold- lining the streets who often are alone) is the ‘belen’ at Malaga cathe- night with ‘Noche Vieja’, New Year’s are sometimes entertained with live ing a party especially for children equipped with up-turned umbrel- dral and the one in Malaga’s town Eve. It is a tradition in Spain to eat a music during the wait for midnight. called ‘Hogwarts’. las to catch them.

The 50,000 kilos of foodstuffs were all donated by people in Ma- The ‘true’ angels of Christmas Eve laga. “Those that have the least are usually those that give the most,” said one of the volunteers for the association who explained how it The Ángeles Malagueños has become more of a large family, de la Noche association with many people coming “just to speak to someone and enjoy some handed out 3,000 meals company”. and 50,000 kilos of food It isn’t only at Christmas that to the underprivileged in the group arrange for food for those that are struggling economica- the centre of Malaga lly; they provide breakast, lunch and dinner to around 1,000 people every day. :: JON SEDANO Among the many that need help MALAGA. Numerous people waited are the ‘invisible people’. They are hours on Christmas Eve to receive the ones that try to appear to be li- a meal of potato omelette, chicken ving a normal life but have to come and vegetables plus some packets to the association in order to eat. of non-perishable foodstuffs. Last year around 1,700 people “Some people have been waiting came and collected 3,000 meals here all night, others since 6am,” but every year the number of peop- explained Antonio Meléndez, the le in Malaga without sufficient president of the Ángeles Malagueños means to buy food continues to association. A large queue formed to receive the food being handed out on Christmas Eve. :: ÁLVARO CABRERA grow. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 17 18 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 NEWS SPAIN SUR IN ENGLISH Catalan separatist parties mull over next move as election vote delivers little change

Secessionist groups won a THE RESULTS fresh majority in the 135- seat regional parliament but it still isn’t clear how ousted president Carles 70 seats in total won by the three Puigdemont could be pro-independence parties. reinstalled as president

:: SUR BARCELONA. Last week’s election in Catalonia delivered little 37 change to the status quo. Pro-independence parties secured a major- seats won by pro-Spain Ciuda- ity in the 135-seat regional cham- danos, but not enough to join ber, although anti-independence with others and form a majority. Ciudadanos emerged as the biggest party, even if some way from taking control. The election was ordered by cen- sionists most likely to form the new tral government after the last re- regional government. Spanish prime gional parliament illegally declared minister, Mariano Rajoy, accepting independence from Spain. Madrid the result, said that any regional had invoked Article 155 of the con- government was acceptable as long stitution to take back some direct as it stayed within the constitution. control and call a regional election. This time round there are added In the final result, votes cast for complications for the separatist par- the parties against independence ties due to the ongoing legal action were narrowly ahead of the separa- against those allegedly involved in tist parties, however as the distri- the illegal independence referen- bution of seats favours more pro-in- dum and parliamentary vote in Oc- dependence areas, it was the latter tober. Eight of their new MPs are that won the most, taking 70, two either in jail or absent from Spain. over the majority of 68 needed. Carles Puigdemont of Junts per To the surprise of many who had Catalunya is currently a fugitive in been following opinion polls, the Belgium with four other of his ex- Junts per Catalunya candidacy of ministers. While Oriol Junqueras, ousted regional president, Carles Puigdemont speaking in Belgium after separatists repeated their overall majority. :: EFE leader of ERC, is in jail in Madrid Puigdemont, won 34, more seats while investigations continue, along than its separatist rival, left-wing with two other new MPs. republican ERC (who won 32). Oriol This week it wasn’t clear if the Junquera’s ERC had been expected Probe launched into on cruise ships docked in Bar- detained MPs would be able to take to do the best of the two. The third Christmas dinner for celona. part in a debate and vote for a new secessionist party, anti-system CUP Police unions have said that regional president. Neither was it saw its number of seats reduced to seconded police that “criminals get better treat- clear who that regional president four. “wasn’t fit for criminals” ment”, referring to the meal could be, as Puigdemont, former In terms of the parties campaign- served on the ship Rhapsody. president and leader of the biggest ing against independence, centre- The special festive dinner in- separatist group would face arrest right Ciudadanos became the big- The interior ministry has cluded dishes such as spaghetti, if he returns to Spain. gest party overall in Catalonia with launched an investigation after croquettes or fried cod and pep- On Thursday legal experts dis- 37 seats, helped by tactical voting widespread criticism of the per and olive salad, and unions missed the suggestion that Puigde- and a big turnout in the more quality of the traditional said Christmas meals in prison mont could be invested as president densely-populated coastal areas. Christmas Eve dinner served to were much better quality. remotely from Belgium. However with the addition of the riot police on secondment to The controversial meal. :: R.C. Meanwhile, the government Under its emergency powers un- regional MPs of the other parties, Catalonia from across Spain. has announced that the extra der Article 155, it is now central gov- there are not enough seats on paper Hundreds of officers have sion of some of the region’s police reinforcements brought ernment’s responsibility to sum- for a pro-union coalition to govern. been working away from fam- autonomous powers and the re- into Catalonia will be with- mon the new regional parliament Instead the same situation as early ily recently during the suspen- cent regional elections, staying drawn by 30 December. to vote on the next Catalan govern- autumn remains, with the seces- ment before 6 February. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 19 SUR IN ENGLISH SPAIN NEWS

MARK THE EURO King Felipe calls for NAYLER  [email protected] ZONE Spain to “inspire and to evolve” CRISIS?

The Christmas gerly awaited, as the last time he appeared in a televised ad- WHAT CRISIS? broadcast was seen dress was in October to directly as holding a criticise the Catalan secessionists. This time his speech was conciliatory more conciliatory, stating that message this year ideas shouldn’t “separate or distance families or friends”. ith every year that and separatists in Catalonia. economy. The result? Spain :: MARÍA EUGENIA ALONSO He went on to say that he passes, Spain’s Yet even without those posted GDP growth of 3.2% in MADRID. King Felipe VI used hoped Catalonia would soon re- macroeconomic bumper visitor statistics, we 2016, in line with the most opti- his traditional Christmas Eve cover its position as a leader of W expansion appears shouldn’t be surprised that mistic forecasts and at double broadcast to send out a concilia- the Spanish economy and that increasingly indifferent to the Spain’s Q4 growth has probably the eurozone average. tory message to Spain at the end the events of the last year had activities of Spanish politicians. not been affected by the political Catalonia has fared less well of a year dominated by seces- served to demonstrate “the strong Evidence for this was again pro- chaos of the last three months. A than the country its secession- sionist threats in Catalonia. commitment of the Spanish peo- vided by the Bank of Spain this very recent precedent suggests ists want to divorce. Since for- The king called on the nation ple to the democratic Spain that week, when it announced that that the Spanish economy – on a mer Catalan president Carles to live together in harmony, to we’ve all built together”. Spain’s Q4 2017 GDP expansion macro level, at least - is perfectly Puigdemont held an illegal inde- talk and to respect the laws and Speaking from the Salón de is likely to be 0.8%; if that statis- capable of running itself while pendence referendum on Octo- diversity of the country. Audencias at the Zarzuela pal- tic proves true, the Spanish its supposed stewards are busy ber 1st, around 3,000 companies Referring to the Catalan po- ace, the king recalled the suc- economy will have grown at the elsewhere. have moved their headquarters litical crisis, he urged both sides cesses over the last 40 years, in- same rate as it did in the third SUR readers will remember away from the north easterly re- to avoid any further unilateral cluding the end of ETA terrorism quarter, despite the Catalonian well the farce that was Spanish gion. In October, business crea- actions that would only lead, and the entry into the European crisis that has dominated the last politics last year. Following an tion was down 14.3% in Catalo- he said, to “exclusion and con- Union, urging Spaniards to not three months of this year. inconclusive general election in nia compared to the same month frontation”. stay still and to be “disposed to Another figure that came to December 2015, Spain went for a year earlier – its worst result in The king’s message was ea- evolve” and “ to inspire”. light this week suggests one rea- ten months of 2016 without a that sphere since 2011. Tourism son for Spain’s continued GDP government. We saw it all: cross- has been hit too: at the begin- expansion: the Spanish tourism party deals being attempted be- ning of November, bookings had industry didn’t even need all of fore collapsing, party leaders fallen 20% since the October 1st 2017 to beat its visitor numbers vilified for their failure to com- vote. from 2016. From January to No- promise, the resignation of PSOE Certainly, statistics such as vember this year, the country re- leader Pedro Sanchez (cannily these make you wonder about ceived 77.8 million tourists, timed, as he’s now back in the secessionists’ claim that compared to 75.6 million charge of the Socialists) and the Catalonia would be economically throughout all last year. Buoyed holding of a second election to better off without Spain. Mean- up by its world-class tourism in- sort out the mess. During these while, the latter’s economy can dustry, Spain has yet to even reg- lost ten months, no one was look after itself while Spanish ister the effects of the standoff passing any new economic legis- politicians fight amongst them- between its central government lation or “running” the Spanish selves.

The monarch made his speech on Christmas Eve. :: REUTERS 20 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Malaga wins its biggest lottery prize

Winning tickets worth 128 million euros were sold by an office in Calle Mármoles

THE FIGURES

ANTONIO M. ROMERO 128,914,000 euros were won in Malaga provin- Twitter: @amontillaromero ce in the Christmas lottery, including El Gordo (the first prize) and MALAGA. The tears of sorrow shed four fifth prizes. just over a month ago in La Trinidad district over the death of one of its most famous residents, Chiquito de la Calzada, turned into shrieks of joy 75,213,420 last Friday, when people in this euros is the total amount of déci- densely-populated working class dis- mos sold in Malaga - a record figu- trict of Malaga city discovered that re. In terms of prize money, the they had won millions of euros in the Christmas lottery paid out 53.7 Christmas Lottery, which is known million euros more in the provin- as ‘El Gordo’. ce than the total spent by people The winning ticket was number buying tickets. 71198, drawn in the traditional Na- tional Lottery at the Royal Theatre in Madrid. Tickets sold by office number 40 in La Luz district. l ber 59 in La Trinidad won 128 mil- As well as the first prize, four of lion euros; a figure to which a further the fifth prizes totalling 114,000 euros 800,000 euros have to be added from The owners of La Biznaga ticket office and residents of La Trinidad celebrating their win. :: SALVADOR SALAS were also won in different places in ‘décimos’ sold by two other offices, Malaga province. The biggest win, one in Calle Santa Marta, in Cruz del Cadiz districts of the city. In the for- 60,000 euros, was for number 18065 Humilladero, and the other in Aven- mer, the 02 Centro Wellness gymna- and was sold by the office called El ida de la Luz. Altogether, 128.8 mil- sium had 25 décimos. Seventy were Gato Negro, one of the longest-es- lion euros were won by people in bought in the old Tabacalera build- tablished in the city, whose clients Malaga, the biggest El Gordo prize in ing, and staff in the Mobility Depart- bought ten décimos of that number. the city’s history. ment of Malaga city hall won 28 mil- In Marbella, ticket number 58808 It is five years since a first prize lion euros. Luck also knocked at the resulted in a win of 6,000 euros for in the Christmas Lottery was won door of the councillor for Mobility, a décimo sold at Venta Los Pacos, on in Malaga, and the winners had to Elvira Maeso, who had bought a dé- the famous Golden Mile, where there wait until 11.55am before the two cimo of the ticket which went on to is a tobacconist. children from San Ildefonso school, win the first prize. “The number was selected by Yossueff Salhi and Noelia Katiuska, In these situations there is nor- the machine. We don’t normally sang out number 71198. That num- mally a hero, somebody who chose sell many lottery tickets, but this ber had been bought by people all the ticket number. In the case of the time we sold that one,” say staff over Spain and it caused a ‘tsunami’ Mobility Department his name is there. Also in Marbella, the tobac- of joy in the area around Calle Már- Manolo, although he prefers not to conist in Calle Tirso de Molina, in moles in Malaga. The lottery ticket give his surname. He bought 71198 Nueva Andalucía, sold ticket num- office called La Biznaga, which has from the lottery office of his mother, ber 00580, which won another of been run for 25 years by Catalina Lina. It was just a gesture, he said, the fifth prizes, worth 6,000 euros. Durán, known as Lina, sold 320 dé- sharing a ticket number as a way of A décimo for the same number was cimos (32 series) of the winning maintaining traditional Christmas also sold by a terminal at La number to people from La Trinidad customs, but on this occasion it filled Verónica shopping centre in An- and other districts of the city, and his fellow workers with joy. Well, tequera, an office in Calle La Bola history will show the typical im- most of them; on this occasion three in Ronda, ‘El Axarco de Oro’ in Calle ages of bottles of champagne, hugs, of them had decided not to take part Calzada in Torrox and in the kiosk emotion, kisses, tears of joy and in the lottery. at Tribuna de los Pobres in Malaga plans for the future, as the news city. sank in that they had won. Fifth prizes Three décimos were also sold for El Gordo also paid a visit to the Santa ticket number 22253, two of them A councillor won, too Marta district in Cruz del Humillad- in Malaga (in Calle San Bartolomé, Ticket number 71198 also brightened ero, where the Fray Leopoldo ticket in El Molinillo district, and at Esla, in the lives and Christmases of workers office sold a décimo - 400,000 euros La Virreina), and one in the shopping in El Perchel and the Carretera de - the same amount as the office num- El Gato Negro sold a fifth prize worth 60,000 euros. :: SALVADOR SALAS centre in Rincón de la Victoria. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 21 SUR IN ENGLISH GIBRALTAR NEWS Governor praises Gibraltarian unity and harmony in his televised Christmas message

The governer said something that must not go unher- especially highlighted Gibraltar’s “ex- alded, as I believe it offers an enlight- traordinary contribution” to the UK’s he had felt humbled ening example of what makes a posi- response to Hurricanes Irma and in the past year by tive difference to our beautiful yet Maria, which devastated huge troubled world – unity,” he said. swathes of the Caribbean. This ranged the unity of purpose “The source of the power of Gi- from the Gibraltar government’s do- and compassion of braltarianness became vividly appar- nation of ten all-terrain vehicles, to ent to me during this year’s National three days of non-stop harbour and ‘Team Gibraltar’ Day Celebrations when we com- airport operations, the provision of memorated the brave and inspired food and building materials by the :: DEBBIE BARTLETT Referendum Generation of 1967...it Rock’s business community, and the GIBRALTAR. In his Christmas mes- struck me that Gibraltarianness draws collection of clothes by local Scouts. sage this year the Governor of Gibral- its power from its respected and cele- “Everybody did their bit,” he said, tar, Lieutenant-General Edward Davis, brated heritage. A heritage that is in- “because Gibraltar knows, through reflected upon the unity and harmo- clusive and reconcilable. A heritage shared experience, that the only way nious coexistence among people on that gives Gibraltar its identity, its you get through hard times is to stand the Rock. “My thoughts gravitate, as belief and its ambition.” together. Misfortune may befall eve- ever, to the power of Gibraltar’s in- His Excellency went on to say that rybody; but good fortune favours a clusive, respectful and generous multi- in the past year there have been many Community that thinks of the col- faith and multicultural Community. times when he had felt humbled by lective before the individual.” It is something wonderfully reassur- the power of Team Gibraltar’s unity The governor also paid tribute to ing and uplifting to be a part of; and of purpose and compassion, but he army, police and medical personnel. The Governor of Gibraltar :: SUR

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Fleur Hassan-Nahoum. :: F.H-N.

New deputy mayor of tor for the World Jewish Relief humanitarian agency and, as a Jerusalem is Gibraltarian strong supporter of women’s rights, she has spoken out in the GIBRALTAR past about the need for women :: D. BARTLETT A Gibraltarian in Jerusalem to have greater po- lawyer, who is the daughter of litical representation. former chief minister Sir Joshua With regard to her appoint- Hassan, has been appointed dep- ment as deputy mayor, Mrs Has- uty mayor of Jerusalem after serv- san-Nahoum, whose sister is an ing as a member of Jerusalem City independent MP in Gibraltar, Council since May last year. posted on Twitter that she will In the past, Fleur Hassan-Na- work hard for the good of Jerusa- houm has been a campaign direc- lem, “our eternal capital.” New Year Classical Successful search and Concert on Thursday rescue operation

GIBRALTAR GIBRALTAR :: D. BARTLETT The traditional :: D.B. Two Spanish men are safe New Year Classical Concert will and well after being rescued when take place at the John Mackintosh their yacht was reported in difficul- hall Theatre on Thursday, 4 Janu- ties close to Gibraltar. The incident ary, at 8.30pm. It will be performed occurred during the evening of 21 by the European Sinfonietta, con- December. At 11.05pm the yacht ducted by Wouter Padberg. Tick- was located, but nobody was on ets cost £20 and can be acquired board. In a subsequent search two from Sacarellos’s Coffee Shop in people were spotted drifting at sea; Irish Town, the Silver Shop at 222 they were recovered and brought Main Street, the Gibraltar Philhar- to land, and after being treated for monic Society (by phoning 200 hypothermia in hospital, they were 72134 )or at www.philharmonic.gi. able to return to their families. 22 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 COMMENT SUR IN ENGLISH

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wo thousand and eight- May and Jose Mourinho will sport tinue to unfriend anyone who says Armchair animalistas ‘pass the buck’ een has a nice ring to it; identical bewildered-yet-doggedly- anything remotely out of kilter let’s hope it’s a good sign determined expressions until with regard to their narrow world On Christmas Day, ADANA the ‘Complaints’ had been made T and the new year brings they’re eventually sacked or, alter- view. This means that by the end Estepona dog rehoming centre, to the police, we were told, but us all joy and wonder in equal meas- natively, keel over in a heap calling of the year only those who like the was happy to be able to welcome no action taken. The fact is that ure. As is the custom at this time, out for their mothers. same foodstuffs will remain virtu- so many volunteers to help clean until someone is prepared to I thought I’d offer some predictions Talking of sport, cyclists will con- ally connected and TwitFace will the pens, walk our dogs and help make an official complaint in the for the next twelve months. tinue to go about their business consist solely of pictures of the give them their special Christ- form of a signed statement, no In the world of politics, Donald with little clouds of suspicion hang- same six dishes being interchanged mas Dinner, paid for by a dona- action CAN be taken. Trump will continue to approach ing over their heads like those sad between friends, each sect unaware tion from a generous benefactor. So instead of doing the right the delicate nuances of interna- people in the old cartoons used to that that are five other plates of How sad, then, that as well as thing, a few people criticised tional diplomacy using the tried have hovering just above them. food doing the rounds among all the goodwill, we received ADANA for not acting. It and trusted bull/china shop tech- Footballers will show all the grace groups of people they’ll never come messages from a couple of dis- seems to be all too common nique favoured also by Boris John- and charm we’ve come to expect, across unless they bump cars in a gruntled members of the public these days, passing the buck, son. People who may or may not wear the word ‘respect’ on their supermarket car park somewhere. asking why we had not taken ac- expecting someone else to take be wearing home-made pink hats shirts while showing none to any- Finally, in music, Ed Sheeran will tion over the case of serious abu- action on your behalf. ADANA by this point will look on aghast, body including themselves and hold the top one hundred chart se of dogs in the El Padrón area is used to these ‘armchair ani- either whimpering or screeching - point to the skies after scoring a spots for the next twelve months of Estepona. malistas’, as we call them, depending on their lifestyle choices goal, presumably confusing and beyond, continuing to delight First of all, it has to be said people who ring us and tell us - ‘I literally can’t believe this is lit- ‘heaven’ with ‘haven’ in a botched us with tales of how his bed sheets that ADANA was only made what dreadful things they have erally happening! Literally!’ Then attempt to show their accountants smell and dueting with anyone aware of this abuse after peop- seen but won’t do anything they’ll all go home. where to send the old spondulicks. whose flagging career needs a bit le living nearby and others had themselves. The Brexit process will grind on England will flatter to deceive at of a boost - so, be sure to look out actually seen the poor dogs at ADANA is a small charity as excruciatingly as Manchester the world cup and lose in the last for ear-pleasing Trump, May and first hand. Nobody actually con- which at any one time cares for, United’s footballing development sixteen. Mourinho collaborations from the tacted ADANA to tell us about and finds homes for, over a hun- - ostensibly making progress but As far as social media is con- ginger warblemeister in 2018. it. But if they had done so, ADA- dred unwanted dogs. We wish not offering any tangible or worth- cerned, echo chambers will become A very happy new year to you NA could have done no more we could do more to intervene while results. The faces of Theresa ever more prevalent as people con- all. than any member of the public. in these cases of cruelty and ne- People need to be aware that glect but we as an organisation ADANA is not a Spanish version simply can’t. We don’t have the PACHI of the RSPCA. We have no ins- power. pectors with powers to enter So my New Year’s Wish would premises and remove dogs. be that every one of us becomes Which raises the question: why more aware of our personal res- did none of these people who ponsibility to act in the face of had witnessed the abuse not evil and not pass by on the other made a formal denuncia to the side and leave it to others. authorities, in this case the Guar- dia Civil or its animal protection MARY PAGE, PRESIDENT ADANA branch, Seprona? BY EMAIL Soup kitchen

Catalan indecision have with ‘native’ Catalan sur- names, the more likely you are

affects us all to vote leave. On the other It is hard to imagine that we hand we have a hard core of a solution. There is a way out but might be in for another several people in Madrid who believe we have to make an effort and, months, indeed years, of the that the Spanish constitution on one hand, eat better and make stand off in Catalonia between can never be changed ever. I Putting off the kilos use of the Mediterranean diet and, people that want to be free of am too scared to think what on the other hand, practice some- Spain and people who believe their common characteristics thing as simple as going for a daily that they are already free in might be. ÁNGEL ESCALERA walk at a pace a little less slower Spain. Either group is a long way than a tortoise. It’s worth know- None of us in Spain can live from us both in geography and ing that, as Doctor Alba has high- unaffected by these pressures. in personality, so it is time we lighted, physical exercise and a It seems most unfair that a all stood up and did what it is lthough the link be- reduce weight and calories. The healthy diet are as important in small portion of our country that we are constantly being tween cancer and obe- problem is that many people don’t the fight against cancer as are can hold such immovable opin- told we should all do as good sity is more than lift a finger and stuff themselves drugs and treatments. ions that could drag down all citizens: Be tolerant, accepting A proven scientifically, with fattening products. Based We must overcome the idea of us. and multicultural. it seems that people still don’t on the data we have available, be- that running is for cowards and But of course it is not just Our wonderful lives here in recognise the importance of re- ing sedentary kills more often build sport into our daily lives. one small group but two. On Andalucía are too precious to ducing kilos in order to lengthen than going to war. Those who Go to work on foot, don’t forget one hand we have the Catalan have many more months of this life. While in the so-called Third spend their days stuck on the sofa that in buildings, as well as lifts, people who want to go it alone Catalan indecision. World, people continue to die of are much more at risk of suffer- there are stairs to go up and down - they say the further from Bar- hunger, in the more developed ing from cancer, a heart compli- on, give the sofa a rest or do a celona you live in Catalonia J. PÉREZ BLANCO nations the grim reaper grabs hold cation or a metabolic disorder. quick morning circuit of the gym. and the more grandparents you MARBELLA of fat and ends many lives ahead They are cannon fodder for ill- All these are habits that can have of time. nesses that could be avoided. a positive effect on our health. The medical director of oncol- Our organism, a perfect ma- The icing on the cake would be ogy at the Carlos Haya and Clínico chine indeed, is constantly un- if we also consumed more fruit Published by: PRENSA MALAGUEÑA S. A. hospitals in Malaga, Emilio Alba, der attack from our own imper- and vegetables than processed Director General: JOSÉ LUIS ROMERO spelt it out a few weeks ago; obe- fections. By going against advice meat, shop-bought pastries and sity is the second biggest cause we are doing it no favours. As it sugary drinks. Editor in Chief: Publications Director: Advertising Manager: of cancer worldwide. always seems somebody else’s So there you have it; move MANUEL CASTILLO Pedro Luis Gómez Emma Vera Editor: Commercial Director: Many of those tumours could problem or misfortune, we con- around more - it’s better to spend Rachel Haynes Jorge Artero be avoided by eating healthier tinue to go from bad to worse. the money on shoes than on food and doing more exercise to The good news is that there is medicine. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 23 24 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH New Year’s resolutions: a 4,000-year-old pledge to self-improvement

It is believed that the them ever since. been seen as the first time the Babylonians were the first New Year’s Day celebrations be- blood of Christ was shed, and thus gan in pre-Christian times, begin- the beginning of the process of the to make New Year’s ning with the Babylonians, who redemption of man. resolutions around 4,000 celebrated the New Year in March. years ago, and people all March was a logical time for the Early Christian beliefs New Year because spring begins and Early Christians believed the first day over the world have been crops are planted. But the Babylo- of the New Year should be spent re- making, and breaking, nians had a greater motivation to flecting on past mistakes and resolv- them ever since stick to their promises than what ing to improve oneself in the coming we have today, because keeping their year. During watchnight services, promise would mean that their gods many Christians prepared for the year :: TONY BRYANT would bestow their grace on them ahead by praying and making these MALAGA. As the old year comes throughout the course of the fol- resolutions. to a close and we begin to embrace lowing twelve months During the Medieval period, the the new one, many of us will be The practice carried over into Ro- Knights took the Peacock Vow. Sup- thinking about our New Year’s reso- man times with worshippers offer- posedly, one by one, during the last lutions, even though the majority ing resolutions of good conduct to feast of the Christmas week, the of them will have fallen by the way- the two-faced deity named Janus, knights would place their hands on side by the second week of January. the god of beginnings and endings a roasted peacock and recommit A New Year’s resolution is a tra- who looks backward into the old themselves to the ideals of chivalry. The tradition of making resolutions is 4,000 years old. :: SUR dition most common in the West- year and forward into the new one. These noble birds perfectly repre- ern Hemisphere in which a person January is named after Janus, also sented the splendour and majesty of gian, Jonathan Edwards, comprised of success at the beginning. resolves to change an undesired trait the patron and protector of bridges, kings and their plumage was consid- a list of 70 resolutions on various as- The most common reason for par- to accomplish a personal goal, or gates and doorways, and the Romans ered the richest ornament with which pects of life. These included never ticipants failing their New Year’s reso- otherwise improve their life in the believed good luck would bless those they could deck the crowns. speaking anything but the pure and lutions was setting themselves un- year ahead. Resolutions come in who touched his head. simple verity, never to speak evil of realistic goals and not keeping track many forms and are usually under- The Romans usually made reso- The Puritans anyone, and to always maintain and of their progress, while one in ten re- taken to help one quit a bad habit lutions with a moral flavor, but In the 17th century, the Puritans establish peace. spondents claimed they simply made such as smoking, while others make when the Empire accepted Chris- avoided the indulgences associated Today, little has changed, but too many resolutions. pledges to develop a positive ap- tianity as its official state religion with Christmas and New Year’s cele- rather than making promises to So, when we have finished sing- proach to a strict exercise pro- in the fourth century, the Feast of brations and they even avoided us- gods, we make promises to our- ing Auld Lang Syne -and bid farewell gramme or learning a new language. Circumcision began to be cele- ing the name January, instead, refer- selves. Since we cannot possibly rain to the old year at the stroke of mid- brated on January 1. The circum- ring to it as the First Month. the wrath of the gods down on our- night - we should remember that Religious parallels cision of Jesus has traditionally The Puritans urged people to avoid selves as punishment for not keep- when resolutions are too ambitious, During Judaism’s New Year, Rosh the revelry and spend their time re- ing our promises, it need not sur- we become discouraged when we fail Hashanah, one is to reflect upon flecting on the past year and contem- prise us that sooner or later we fail and ultimately give up altogether. one’s wrongdoing over the year and plating the year to come. In this way, in staying true to our words. It is claimed that resolutions are seek and offer forgiveness. The con- 88 per cent of those they adopted the old custom of mak- made to be broken, although we of- cept, regardless of creed, is to reflect who make New Year ing resolutions, but they were enu- Choosing realistic goals ten rely on this premise to justify our upon self-improvement annually. merated as commitments to better A study carried out by the University failings. It is believed that the Babyloni- resolutions fail because employ their talents, treat their neigh- of Bristol involving 3,000 people So instead of making hard-line ans were the first to make New they set themselves bors with charity, and avoid their ha- showed that 88 per cent of those who resolutions this year, try small, in- Year’s resolutions around 4,000 years bitual sins. set New Year resolutions failed, de- cremental resolutions, for they will ago, and people all over the world unrealistic goals The American revivalist preacher, spite the fact that 52 per cent of the have a much greater chance of cre- have been making, and breaking, philosopher and Protestant theolo- study’s participants were confident ating real lifestyle change. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 25 SUR IN ENGLISH LIFESTYLE

SOCIETY SCENE Helping others is and supporters have been invaluable and held a lunch for them recently what Christmas is at El Hatillo in Estepona. Volunteers are always welcome at Age Concern; if you are interested all about in becoming one or need some help yourself, email ageconcerneste- [email protected] or call the help line on 650 163 928. Please note this Charity fairs, fundraising British International School number is not for emergencies. Marbella dinners and collecting Christmas charity fair Soroptomist International for the homeless; clubs Parents, teachers and children Helping families in Mijas and schools have been helped raise more than 1,000 euros Children and parents at one of the stalls at the BISM fair. :: SUR Soroptimist International Costa working hard to make for charity during a Christmas Fair del Sol prepared 180 special festive at the British International School season parcels at the Red Cross for sure no one was left out of Marbella last week. Father families in need in Mijas. The as- this Christmas Christmas made an appearance sociation raised funds at the Christ- during the event, which also fea- mas Market in Centro Idea and re- :: SUR IN ENGLISH tured a number of stalls, a raffle ceived donations from the Malaga and pony rides. CF supporter’s club La Peña de Di- La Cala Lions The money raised is being do- namarca, and the Danish Church Winter comfort for the nated to the charity Hogar Beta- Margrethekirken. homeless nia, a hostel run by volunteers that “We have been collaborating with Julie Barry, the President of the La cares for homeless people in La the Red Cross in Mijas for seven years Cala de Mijas Lions Club, recently Línea. Emma Watkins, head of ad- and are very grateful for the fantas- presented Martha Lucía Rivera ministration at the BISM, offered tic donations from our contacts – they Ávila of Lux Mundi with a collec- “a great big thank you to everyone make it possible to help the local fami- tion of men’s and ladies’ under- who helped with the fair”. lies,” said Daphne Theunissen, treas- wear and socks for the homeless In addition to the funds raised, urer of Soroptimist International people of Fuengirola. 118 presents were collected for un- Costa del Sol, who also thanked the These brand-new items were all derprivileged children who use the GM Cash&Carry in Mijas for giving donated at the Lions Christmas charity. After the Christmas Fair, the association good prices to buy all Party and their Shop Volunteers’ some teachers made their way to La Cala Lions Christmas party. :: SUR the products that went into the par- Lunch, both held at El Olivo res- Hogar Betania to give the presents cels. The parcels were handed out just taurant in La Cala. They were col- to volunteers who will deliver before Christmas. lected in response to an appeal them to locals on 6 January. Soroptimists are professionals and from Lux Mundi which receives As well as looking after the business women who work together frequent donations of outer wear homeless, the charity also provides at local, national and international for the local homeless, but rarely food to about 520 underprivileged levels to educate, enable and empower receives any underwear or socks. families and tries to put local young women and girls with an aim to im- Lux Mundi, located at Calle Nueva people into apprenticeships. proving their lives. Soroptimist In- 3 in Fuengirola (telephone 952 47 ternational Costa del Sol is part of a 48 40), will always welcome any Age Concern Estepona / Manilva strong international network of donations of underwear or outer- A thank you to the volunteers around 75,000 women in 132 differ- wear to help the homeless. Age Concern, Estepona and Manilva, ent countries. Visit www.soropti- The Lions Charity shop (in Calle has had a hectic year with the sepa- mist.es or search ‘Soroptimist Inter- Torremolinos 12) now has a wide ration of San Pedro and Marbella into national Costa del Sol’ on Facebook. selection of high-quality winter new Age Concern organisations, the clothes available at very reason- establishment of strong working What are you up to? able prices. They also urgently need links with the Duquesa Charitable If you are involved in a club or association and planning events, trips or activi- some more volunteers any time Society of Saint George in Sabinil- ties that would be of interest to other between Monday and Saturday las, and the increase in the number readers of SUR in English, we would love from 10am to 2pm. The shop’s tele- of complex cases referred to them. to hear from you: phone number is 677 059 061. They admit that their volunteers The Soroptomists preparing parcels with Red Cross members. :: SUR Email: [email protected] 26 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

MINDY BURROWS

WHAT HAPPENED TODAY? LANGUAGE FOOTNOTE E29 DECEMBER 1170 Cura Priest Mártir Martyr Traición Betrayal The death of Arzobispo Archbishop Capilla Chapel Peregrinaje Pilgrimage Thomas Becket, the Caballero Knight Monje Monk Fidelidad Loyalty ‘turbulent priest’ Arrepentirse To regret Excomulgar To excommunicate aint Thomas of Canterbury pleasant in conversation, amiable Venerar To worship is perhaps one of the best in his manners” by a monk of Can- Santo Saint known martyrs of today, terbury who worked with Becket. Consagrado Consecrated Swith a complex and tragic It was during Becket’s time as Santuario Shrine tale of religion, friendship, and be- Lord Chancellor that he and Henry Asesinar To assassinate trayal leading to his canonisation II’s friendship began. When Becket Becket and the church dedicated to him in Salamanca. :: WIKIMEDIA and the celebration of this day, 29 was made Archbishop of Canter- December, as his Saint’s Day. bury on 23 May 1162, following intended. After becoming arch- He received approval from every assassinated him. Thomas Becket became Lord the death of Theobald, the king bishop, Becket renounced his for- bishop except Becket. After his death, people began Chancellor in 1155, as then Arch- hoped that their close, personal mer life of pleasures and became In 1170, Becket excommuni- venerating Thomas Becket as a bishop of Canterbury Theobald of friendship would mean that the a serious, simply-dressed cleric. cated three bishops who crowned martyr and he was canonised by Bec, recommended him for the new archbishop continued to put Within this great change, he Henry the Young King, a job done Pope Alexander III in 1173. In 1174, post to King Henry II after serv- the royal family first, ahead of the stopped aiding the king and put- by the archbishop. He then went Henry made a pilgrimage to Tho- ing as Archdeacon of Canterbury church. There was fierce opposi- ting the royal’s interests first and on to excommunicate his oppo- mas Becket’s tomb and publicly for a year. As part of this role, tion from within the clergy at this started championing ecclesiasti- nents within the church. Upon wept and repented. Becket had to foster the King’s choice for the new Archbishop of cal rights. hearing this, King Henry was fu- There are several churches and son, Henry, for some time and the Canterbury as Thomas Becket was A rift grew between the former rious and uttered his immortal chapels dedicated to the ‘turbu- younger Henry was reported to not a monk. Nevertheless, the king friends and Becket resigned his words “will no one rid me of this lent priest’ in Spain, including the have said that he was shown more was insistent and the members of chancillorship. Henry II attempted turbulent priest” (although his Iglesia de Santo Tomás Cantuari- fatherly love in one day from Tho- the church reluctantly accepted. to influence the other bishops exact words are subject to debate), ense in Salamanca and the Vegas mas Becket than his father showed However, giving his close friend against Becket in October 1163 and four knights set out to con- de Matute church in Segovia. him for his entire life. His kind- and confidante a position of power when he sought approval of the front Becket. When he refused ness was not unnoticed by others, within the church did not go as traditional rights of the royal gov- their demands to go to Winches- · Bilingual crossword being described as “sweet and well for King Henry II as he had ernment in regard to the church. ter to meet the king, the knights inside back page

KEN THE NIGHT SKY CAMPBELL

19. Which is the largest moon in Quiz answers

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the Solar System? Saturn.

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29. Which planet was down- Apollo 13 13 Apollo

graded to dwarf planet in 2006? 28

A festive quiz moon Full

21. The Plough is part of which 27.

constellation? August 26.

22. Which country launched the Cassini 25.

first space station? Mercury 24.

23. Who was the first Briton to Orion 23.

Test your knowledge of the universe Sharman Helen

go into space? 22

and whether you have been paying 24. In which constellation would USSR 21.

you Bear Great or Major Ursa 20.

attention this year! find Pluto 19.

the Ganymede 18.

star Be- Jupiter 17.

1. What is the furthest planet use a telgeuse? Earth 16.

from the Sun? telescope 25. Which is Sun The 15.

2. Which is the largest planet? to look at the the smallest Newton Isaac 14.

3. What is the proper name for stars? planet in the Solar Galaxy Andromeda The 13.

the North Star? 13. Which is the System? Venus 12.

4. Which is the brightest star in closest planet to the 26. What was the name Galileo 11.

the night sky? Earth? of the spacecraft that Jupiter and Mars 10.

5. Which is the ‘Red Planet’? 14. Which Galaxy is approxi- crashed into Saturn in Mars

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6. Which was the last mission to mately 2.5 million light years 2017? 1 Sputnick

land on the Moon? away? 27. In which month does March

93 million mile million 93

7. Approximately how far is the 15. Which scientist is cred- the Perseid meteor s

Sun from the Earth? ited with discovering grav- shower peak? 17 Apollo

8. In which month does the ity? 28. At what phase of Mars

Spring Equinox occur? 16. Which is the closest the Moon does a lu- Sirius

9. What was the name of the first star to the Earth? nar eclipse occur? Polaris

space satellite? 17. Which is the only 29. Which Apollo Jupiter

10. Which planet has two Moons planet to have just one mission reported Neptune called Phobos and Deimos? moon? ‘Houston we have 11. Between which two planets 18. On which planet a problem’? is the main asteroid belt? would you fine The Great Red 30. Which planet has a moon · More information : 12. Who was the first person to Spot? called Titan? www.costadelstars.com December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 27 28 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH

JENNIE RHODES IN THE FRAME [email protected] Lots of love and hugs for good causes

Moving to Spain wasn’t really Steffi Goddard Artist something that Steffi and Steve had thought about before but when they found the cortijo they LoveHugs has been both knew that it was meant to be. “It was a moment of serendip- raising money for ity when we found Cortijo Las Sa- charities in Spain linas,” says Steffi, adding that the couple plan to stay here for the and the UK for over foreseeable future. a decade Family They have since been joined in teffi Goddard in- Spain by their son, Jamie, and his vited people at the wife Bianca who came to the last evening of the country with plans to continue Acompalia art ex- to travel but when they discov- hibition in Motril ered that they were expecting S on 16 December to their daughter, Teegan, they also decorate a heart which will form decided to stay. “Teegan is my first pat of a bigger painting to be do- grandchild,” Steffi, the doting nated to the charity. For each heart grandmother, beams, clearly she asked for a donation which delighted about her son will also go to the palliative care and daughter-in-law’s organisation. decision to stay nearby. Steffi started the idea of Love- Steffi, 46, is origi- Hug over 10 years ago and soon had LoveHug canvas auctioned for the BHF. :: STEFFI GODDARD nally from London the idea to use her creations to raise and has been paint- money for charity. She explains ing for over 30 years. that this will be her fifth LoveHug She says that she has charity project and first in Spain. Making art for Acompalia “collaborated on cor- The artist has worked on three porate installations, such projects; two for the Brit- organised many art ish Heart Foundation (BHF) and :: J. RHODES leira and Órgiva, is a magnet for projects for schools and one for the Eve Appeal, which TORRE DEL MAR Steffi God- artists from all over Europe. art groups and have led raises money and awareness of dard isn’t the only artist who Other well-known names fundraising art projects for the five gynaecological cancers supports the work of Acompa- who are based there and who charity events”. (ovarian, womb, cervical, vagi- lia. In fact a whole host of in- support Acompalia’s work in- “I am inspired by the landscape nal and vulval). ternational artists based in Gra- clude Kitty Harri whose sculp- and the realities of nature,” she The artist also designs her own nada province and beyond, back ture garden is familiar to many says. She works with oil paints or LoveHugs to sell and for each de- the charity which is based in people in Malaga and Granada, Steffi uses her passion watercolour. “Colours are like sign sold she donates a percentage the province. La Alpujarra re- as well as Annabel Keatley who for art and painting words for me,” she says, adding, of the sale to a chosen charity. This gion of Granada, which is made runs a gallery and shop in Al- to raise money for “I love living in Spain for many year that charity is Acompalia. up of a series of mountain vil- muñécar and who hand makes reasons and I would say the light lages, such as Lanjarón, Capi- paper. different charities on the land and sea has made my LoveHugs work more exciting due to the Steffi explains that she has been colours I now bring into my work.” using her “passion for art and says. When the canvas was com- pital cardiology department in house in Sabariego, Jaén, in Steffi has exhibited and taken painting” to raise money and plete, she explains, it was auc- Ascot, Berkshire, The Eve Appeal, 2005. But Steffi says, the house part in a number of exhibitions, awareness for various charities. tioned to raise more funds and and the painting now hangs in “needed a complete reform” be- including her own, as well as art Her first project, for The British the image went on to be used for the UCLH Clinical Research Fa- fore the couple could live out here. fairs both in the UK - mainly in Heart Foundation, was when the merchandising and promotion. cility of the Royal Marsden Hos- She explains that their decision Berkshire - and since moving here idea of community LoveHugs was “The event was so successful, pital in London. to move to Spain came from find- in Spain, notably at the Marbella born. I have since designed and organ- ing an old cortijo that they “fell Art fair and her own exhibitions. “I designed a very large Love- ised the painting of a further three An unplanned move in love with” and decided to re- Hug to be painted at a commu- community LoveHug paintings,” Steffi and her husband, Steve, store it: “It was joint idea and nity event by anyone who made she adds. Others have been do- moved to Spain permanently in when we found the house we · Further information: a donation to the charity,” she nated to The Heatherwood Hos- 2009, having bought an old farm- both had the same vision for it.” www.lovehugs.co.uk December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 29 SUR IN ENGLISH LIFESTYLE

DENISE BUSH GARDENING READER’S PHOTO Fuchsia paniculata

There are over a hundred species of Fuchsia across the world ranging from ground cover to shrubs and trees

The Fuchsia genus is native to Ta- over one hundred different species one such species. It has panicles hiti, New Zealand and the West In- recognised today. The genus includes of pendulous pink or purple flow- :: JENNIE GILES dies as well as Central and South ground hugging plants, shrubs and ers which are followed by edible, America. Millions of years ago these trees; some very different than the black berries in the late autumn. A LATE BLOOMER countries were all part of the land Fuchsia that most gardeners are fa- In ideal conditions it can grow to mass known as Gondwana and miliar with. reach 6-8 metres tall by 3-4 me- SUR in English reader Jennie Giles sent in this photo of a came- when it started to divide into con- Fuchsia paniculata, tres wide but can be chopped llia which is continuing to bloom despite it being nearly January. tinents and drift apart, the fuchsia native to Mexico back hard to keep it a Many people have sent in photos of spring bulbs already bloo- genus began to develop into the and Panama, is more manageable size. ming and a couple of months ago, an apple tree with blossom. The best time for pruning is the early spring as the flowers formf on the newn growth. F.F paniculata isi deciduous anda from springs until latel autumn will have glossy, green leaves which sometimes have red veins and stems. In milder climates it may keep its leaves and will possibly flower all year round. :: ANN PENNINGTON Like most species of Fuchsia, F. paniculata is not hardy, al- FOOD FOR THE BIRDS though it will withstand short periods of frost. It is not drought resistant either, and will need Quince are great for making jams, adding to stewed apples and regular watering during the hot- the Spanish favourite, ‘carne de membrillo’ which is a sweet, test months. The best situation thick jelly sliced and eaten with strong cheese. Alternatively, for this attractive shrub is some- leave them on the tree and watch the birds feast on them. where where it will receive some dappled shade during the summer and protection from strong winds and frost in the winter. It PHOTOS will also need lots of space to at- tain its full potential. Calling all Email your photos to eng- As mentioned before, F. panicu- [email protected] or send lata can be cut back hard in early gardeners them to SUR in English, spring which is a good time of the Avda Dr Marañón 48, 29009 year to also cut out some of the We know that many of our Malaga, with a caption and a old wood to encourage plenty of readers have lovely gardens, few words of explanation, new growth and ensure lots of or enjoy growing plants on or send them via Twitter flowers. their terraces or balconies, @SUR_English or Facebook Propagation is by seed or soft so why not share them with @surenglish and we’ll do wood or semi-ripe wood cuttings others? the rest! Fuchsia paniculata and the winter berries (inset). :: WIKIMEDIA taken during the growing season. 30 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 LIFESTYLE TRAVEL SUR IN ENGLISH

While Bermuda may look like one island, it is in fact an archipelago made up of more than 120. :: GOTOBERMUDA.COM

ANDREW FORBES

 Twitter: @andrewaforbes

he room sparkled with refracted light, creating colourful re- flections from the elegant crystal per- T fume bottles that filled the antique cabinets and covered the polished mahogany tables. Beside me the shelves of an alcove were laden with cobalt blue bottles filled with essential oils and essences evocative of these island - cedar, jasmine, magnolia, Easter lily; even salty sea spray. Bermuda Island scents The Bermuda Perfumery, founded in the 1920s, is housed in a historic Cast away winter blues and drop anchor at the colonial building in the Unesco town of St George, one of the old- azure shores of this Atlantic archipelago est settlements in the Americas. My curiosity drew me in, beyond the building’s white-washed walls and pastel-coloured shutters, to the low-beamed ceiling of the ground floor. I had entered the St George is chockful of British This area is where Bermuda’s his- abundant cedar trees. Yet some of ting on a romantically ramshackle compelling world of fragrance. colonial charm dating back to the tory really began. The small group the sailors stayed behind to make wooden pier, your feet in the Within a small cedar box, I saw 17th century: the narrow streets of islands are said to have been dis- Bermuda their home. In 1612 the warm, clear water while you sip a a perfume bottle with the patina and lanes are lined with white- covered by accident in 1505 by the town of St George was established signature Dark ‘n Stormy Bermuda of age. Embossed in the glass were washed buildings, punctuated by Spanish explorer Juan de and the rest, as they say, is history. cocktail made from the island’s fa- four words, one above the other: a few pastel-coloured homes of Bermúdez, who was sailing from Yet a holiday on Bermuda isn’t mous Gosling’s Black Seal Rum. Piesse and Lubin London. As I ex- peppermint green, warm peach the Andalusian port of Cadiz to- just about the tales of shipwrecks, amined the vintage bottle, a fresh and aquamarine. All have one thing wards Mexico. Although he was to pirates, the infamous Bermuda Tri- Island adventures scent was sprayed onto a brilliant in common - white terraced roofs, give his name to the islands, they angle or British colonial history. There’s something so enchanting white testing strip, and the air be- that I believe are unique to these were not to be settled for another The chances are that the biggest about an island holiday - the no- came filled with the scents of cit- islands. Glistening like icing on a century. It was the Brits that took draw for visitors remains the fine, tion of escaping from reality, en- rus, orange blossom, and the allure wedding cake, they are more than the islands, when Admiral Sir coral pink sandy beaches of this sconced in a secluded private world. of musk. I am told this is the fra- just an architectural oddity, but an George Somers in 1609 steered his cluster of beautiful Atlantic islands. Yet modern day castaways demand grance ‘Mary Celestia’. The per- effective means for residents to trading vessel Sea Venture onto Close to St George is Tobacco Bay, more than just cocktails and sun- fumer begins telling me a story; I capture valuable rain water for stor- one of the islands reefs to prevent a truly stunning coastline of craggy sets for a perfect island holiday – am about to be captivated by one age throughout the year. it being sunk during a storm. Once limestone rocks sheltering tiny a fact that Bermuda understands of the island’s most extraordinary safely on land the crew were to sandy coves. They are idyllic and well. stories. A history lesson build new ships from the island’s even more so when enjoyed sit- Across the island are family-run December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 31 SUR IN ENGLISH TRAVEL LIFESTYLE

taxis and mopeds as the most popular way to get around. Yet that has all changed now with the introduction of these super-cool twin seaters that make navigating the island’s winding lanes and highways one of the highlights of a trip. Bermuda feels like a village. As you drive the highways expect to see residents waving at each other, and tooting their horns in recognition. It’s a relaxed, laid-back vibe that is pure Bermudian, and all the Bermuda very much has a village feel. :: SUR more enthralling as part of a culture that is a fascinating mix of Brit- ish and American, old and new, rich history and a modern economy. Viewed on a map, Bermuda appears shaped like a fish hook; and although one might think of it as one island, the truth is that the archipelago is made up of more than 120. The handful of main islands are connected by road bridges and a causeway so, for the adventur- ous Twizy explorer, that means there’s plenty to discover from Somerset Village and the Royal Na- val Dockyard in the west, through the central parishes and the stunning South Shore, to historic St George in the East End. It was in St George that I had businesses offering all manner of parked up my Twizy electric car, on- and off-shore adventure activi- and started wondering the historic ties; opportunities to explore and lanes, falling upon the Perfumery to create your very own bucket list where I was enthralled by the Mary moments. The diversity of activi- Celestia scent. South Shore beach. :: GOTOBERMUDA.COM ties embraces jet skiing; stand-up paddle boarding among protected, Mary Celestia carrying luxury items from Europe. remained in the bottle as it would elements are no longer available, sculptural mangroves; cliff jump- As I inhaled the fresh fragrance of These included wine, as well as have been when it was packaged remarkably, the scent has been rec- ing; catamaran snorkelling cruises; grapefruit and bergamot, I listened fine perfume from Piesse and Lu- in the 1860s. reated, and christened the Mary flyboarding; kayaking; and of to the extraordinary story of this bin London – a luxury perfumery The perfume bottle was taken Celestia eau de parfum. course, diving among the vibrant Bermuda perfume. The Mary Ce- that was once found on Bond to the Bermuda Perfumery, and It’s an elegant metaphor for Ber- reefs and fascinating shipwrecks. lestia was running the blockade of Street. shared with the owner Isabelle muda – islands where life is irrevo- What’s more, exhilaration can the US Civil War in the 1860s when Fast forward some 150 years and Ramsay-Brackstone, who is the cably tied to the oceans, where the be part of each day on Bermuda, as it was hit by a Tempest-style storm divers have recovered cargo from head perfumer of Lili Bermuda. culture is mix of Europe and the new for the 2018 season are the and sank near South Shore, Ber- the wreck. Although the wine With the help of contemporary sci- Americas, and where colonial his- Twizy electric minicars now avail- muda. Despite a manifest stating brought back from the seabed was entific equipment in the US, it was tory blends with contemporary able for rent. Visitors are unable a cargo of food, uniforms and mu- spoiled, the seal on a perfume bot- possible to ascertain the ingredi- life. Like this beautiful scent, Ber- to hire cars, so in the past that left nitions, the ship was in fact also tle was intact – a small air bubble ents of the scent. Although some muda is captivating. 32 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 LIFESTYLE TRAVEL SUR IN ENGLISH

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Cordoba on New Year’s Eve. :: VOCENTO

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Some of the most unusual celebrations are in the Sierra Nevada . :: SIERRA NEVADA What to see in Cordoba  the Mosque-Cathedral Year, balloons will be released The city’s most emblematic and there will be a firework monument, it contains a Mus- Andalucía says display. lim mosque and a Christian ca- In eastern Andalucía, there thedral in the interior. are some unusual ways of say- Calle Torrijos, 10. 14003 Cor- farewell to 2017 ing farewell to the old year, doba. such as in the Sierra Nevada, in Granada province, where the ski Real Alcázar de los Reyes Cristi- resort not only celebrates the anos. A former Moorish fortress TWO DAYS IN CORDOBA lar. The celebrations take place traditional bell-ringing in the  situated in the historic centre of AND SIERRA NEVADA outside in the streets from the Plaza de Andalucía but also or- the city. Car + walking final minutes of 2017 until well ganises activities especially for Caampo Santo de los Mártires, into the morning of 2018. children in the hours before- s/n, 14004 Cordoba. Journey time: 1 hour 30 minutes to Cordoba and the Sierra Nevada from Among all the provincial capi- hand. For example, this year Malaga. New Year’s Eve tals in Andalucía, where the there will be a race on the Bor- Synagogue. A historic Jewish celebcelebrations:rations: 6 hohours.urs. biggest festivities take place, the reguiles ski run. synagogue in the centre of Cor- New Year celebrations in Cordo- The transition between one doba. Córdoba ba are particularly outstanding. year and another is also marked Calle de los Judios, s/n 14002 In this caliphal city people train a very special way in the town Cordoba. Sevilla Huelva ditionally gather in the Plaza de of Coín, in Malaga province, Granada las Tendillas, in the historic cen- where the council organises a tre, and different activities are or- type of ‘carnival’ in the emblem- What to see in Granada Málaga ganised as a prelude to the tradi- atic Plaza Bermúdez de la Rubia. Sierra Nevada. Ski resort situ- Cádiz tional ringing of the bells to mark Every year local people and visi- ated just a few kilometres out- the arrival of the New Year. tors put on fancy dress, which is side Granada. JAVIER ALMELLONES In the hours before midnight nearly always on a theme associ- Calle de la Virgen de las Nieves, there are children’s attractions, ated with the year which is just 3. 18196 Sierra Nevada, Granada. hen the year music performances, street pa- ending, and a mass party takes comes to an end rades and even bell-ringing es- place in the streets of this town The Alhambra: A citadel from in Andalucía pecially for the youngest mem- in the Guadalhorce Valley. the time of Al-Andalus, now W nearly every local bers of society. Other towns and cities where considered one of the most authority organises a celebra- Later, after 10.30pm, the fo- it is especially enjoyable to see important monuments in tion, but the ones in the princi- cus is on music, and the mid- in the New Year are Jerez de la Spain. pal cities of the region, such as night bells are broadcast live Frontera and Puerto de Santa Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n, Seville, Cordoba, Malaga and by Canal Sur television. María in Cadiz province, Huelva 18009, Granada. Jerez, are particularly spectacu- After welcoming the New and Seville. 34 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 LIFESTYLE TRAVEL SUR IN ENGLISH

WHERE IN THE WORLD? Heads up! NOVEMBER’S PHOTO

tower to the left of the picture. Built in 1971, at 269 metres, is the tallest structure in the con- tinent and it was also the tallest in the hemisphere until 1978, when it was surpassed by the 270- metre Mount Isa Chimney in Queensland. If you know where this is, you could win a prize. Please send the name of the district (and therefore tower) plus that of the city by email to eng- [email protected]. Only entries with a delivery address and telephone number will be considered. :: PAUL SAAD / FLICKR Last month’s photo showed the Stockholm Concert Hall which hen the time This is because of a relatively- jects, such as refrigerators, TVs, ground, health authorities are busy hosts the annual Nobel Prize comes to usher in recent tradition which sees large microwaves and sofas, which are distributing first aid kits to com- Awards. Congratulations to Chez the New Year, dan- appliances being thrown out of stockpiled for months beforehand, munity members and giving ba- Brooks in Benalmádena Costa who W ger is not usually windows or off high-rise towers especially for the occasion. sic injury training. answered correctly. Your prize will an associated theme. However, in as the bells chime. Police will circle high-rise build- This downtown district, thrown be on its way to you soon. the neighbourhood pictured, it’s Pedestrians are scarce at this ings in the approaching weeks, into delinquency since the 1990s best not to even wander the streets time of year and yet around a trying to spot caches of appliances and the end of white minority Send your answer to on New Year’s Eve. dozen still fall victim to flying ob- on rooftops. Meanwhile, on the rule, gives its name to the iconic [email protected]

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AROUND MALAGA

Alpandeire Júzcar Genalguacil Devotion. Many of the tourist Blue. Known in recent years Art. This village, which has a A green paradise attractions in this part of the as the ‘Smurf village’ because population of barely 500, has Alto Genal are based around a it was used for the world made a name for itself in the saintly friar called Fray Leo- launch of some of the Smurf world of art thanks to its ‘Art known as the poldo, who was born in this movies, Júzcar is a charming Encounters’, an initiative village. In fact, you can visit little village with an interest- which brings artists from dif- the house in which he was ing historical heritage and ferent disciplines there every Genal Valley born, and see some of the some stunning scenery. Apart two years. During a fortnight, sculptures which have been from the village itself, which they create new works which erected in tribute to him. Al- has been painted ‘smurf blue’ are then put on display in the pandeire is also known for for years, it is worth finding streets. Because of this the vil- JAVIER ALMELLONES The first of these includes having one of the biggest out more about the history of lage, which is like an open-air the villages of Faraján, Carta- churches in the area, dedicated the Royal Tin Factory or fol- museum, boasts a collection of Despite covering an area of 485 jima, Alpandeire, Júzcar, Ata- to San Antonio de Padua, lowing one of the walking over 100 works of contempo- square kilometres, divided be- jate, Pujerra, Igualeja and which is nicknamed ‘the ca- routes through the karst rary art, ranging from murals tween 15 different municipali- Parauta. thedral of the Serranía.’ mountain area known as Los to sculptures. ties, the Genal Valley is one of Although much of the coun- What to see: The church of San Riscos. What to see: The works of art in the least densely populated ar- tryside is covered with an im- Antonio de Padua and the What to see: Ribera del Genal, the streets, the San Pedro eas in Malaga province. That mense area of chestnut woods, house in which Fray Leopoldo Los Riscos and the church. church and Los Reales de Si- does not, however, mean that there are also rocky karst was born. erra Bermeja. it lacks tourist attractions. In mountains as a contrast. Al- fact its territory, which is like most all of these villages are a long green corridor linking on the Fray Leopoldo tourist Ronda with the Campo de Gi- route. braltar, has a great deal to of- Meanwhile the Bajo Genal fer, especially for people who area comprises the villages of enjoy being in direct contact Benadalid, Benalauría, Algatocín, with nature. Benarrabá, Gaucín, Jubrique and This sub-region of the Ser- Genalguacil, which are situated ranía de Ronda is at the same between the Sierra Bermeja, time divided into two separate Guadiaro Valley, Los Alcorno- areas, called the Upper (Alto) cales and the Campo de Gibral- and Lower (Bajo) Genal. tar region.

Igualeja Benalauría Gaucín Chestnuts. Together with Enterprise. This village in the History. The main tourist em- Parauta and Pujerra this village is Bajo Genal is characterised blem of this village stands on a one of those with the greatest by the entrepreneurial spirit hill above the historic centre. A area covered by chestnut woods, of its residents, who for large part of the ‘Castillo del which are now one of its princi- years have been creating Águila’ castle has been pre- pal sources of income. Its terrain new businesses via rural served: it is a fortress from is crossed by what many consider tourism or producing artisan which there are wonderful the first steps of the Genal river, preserves and jams. It is a views over the Serranía de whose source is just a few metres traditional white village Ronda and the Campo de Gi- from the village centre. In addi- with evident traces of its braltar. According to historians, tion to seeing the church and Moorish past, and it is home this is where Guzmán El Bueno chapels, it is well worth explor- to one of the most impor- died during a siege of the castle; ing the surrounding countryside tant folk museums in he is one of the most famous by following some of the official Malaga province, inside figures from the time of Al- walking routes. what was once an old mill. Ándalus. What to see. The source of the What to see: The oldest part What to see: The six-spouted Genal river, the church of Santa of the village and the folk fountain, the castle and the Rosa de Lima and the chapels. museum. Santo Niño chapel.

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A way of making food and friends

‘Welcome to UMA’ recently organised an Andalusian cookery workshop for students

PATRICIA PINEDA

MALAGA. It can come as a great shock to move to a country you don’t know, and one which has a different culture, and it can sometimes also lead to loneliness. That was what the Department of Inter- nationalisation team at Malaga uni-university were thinking,nking, when they set aboutbout finding a wayy of helping studentsents to makeake friends. To- gether withith the Welcomeme to UMA office, they re- The students, cutting bread to make the famous ‘porra antequerana’. :: P. PINEDA cently cameme up with the studystud at Malaga also learned more about the culture free of charge and are always a great Malaga, and the students were of idea of organis-nis- University,Uni and of the region and, at the same time, success. On this occasion there was many different nationalities, having ing an Andalusiansian whowho were mostly met other people who, like them, are only room for 30 people to attend, come from countries such as Namibia, Cookery Workshop.hop. on their own. a long way from home. but sources at the Welcome to UMA Germany, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Those who attendednded ThThroughrou this workshop The workshops and events of this office say they received more than Poland, France, Lithuania, Mexico, this workshop were interna-nterna- ththeyey notn only learned to type which are organised for inter- 300 applications. Italy, Belgium, the USA and South tional students who hadd come to make typitypical Andalusian dishes, but national and Erasmus students are The workshop was held at La Mesa Korea. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 37 SUR IN ENGLISH FOOD&DRINK

The recipes they learned to make were ‘porra antequerana’, fried au- The students learned bergines with molasses and potato omelette. These dishes were chosen how to cook potato because they are the simplest ones omelettes, fried but at the same time are most typi- aubergines and ‘porra cal of the gastronomy of Andalucía. Although many of the students found antequerana’ it rather difficult to turn their ‘tortilla’ over, the laughter this produced created links of friendship between The workshop was for them and that, of course was one of the objectives. 30 people, but more Two who were already friends, Ana than 300 students and Maryam, signed up for the workshop to get to know more people and, applied to take part especially, to learn to cook Spanish food. “I wanted to learn to make local dishes, because I thought it would be a fun thing to do and also it has After cooking the dishes, the stu- been a good way of meeting people,” dents were able to enjoy eating them said Ana. “It also helped that it was and they were also given a book of free. Other Spanish cookery courses the recipes so they can make them cost money,” added Maryam. Those who attended the workshop learned to make ‘tortilla’ and other dishes. :: P. PINEDA at home. 38 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 FOOD&DRINK SUR IN ENGLISH

A. J. LINN No beating bubbles to MENU TECHNOLOGY welcome in the new year

Cava is a versatile drink hen press baron menu with a solid-looking binding that goes well with many Robert Maxwell creates the impression of quality, foods as well as being an (RIP) launched the but this will go to waste if the type- ingredient in cocktails W first genuinely pan- face used is not the correct one. European daily newspaper, The Stay away from pictures of the European, in 1989, he tested out pi- food, as studies show that this can :: MANU BALANZINO lot issues using techniques un- cause disappointment when the MALAGA. There is no good party known until then. For some reason dish arrives looking nothing like its without the sound of corks popping, Marbella was a test site and I re- photo. Adopting these guidelines and the most traditional drink at this member having my eye move- has been shown to increase profits. time of the year is a bottle of fizz: ments filmed as I scanned the It is worth mentioning that a champagne or cava. pages. This groundbreaking tech- dish described as entrecote of Cava is made in three areas in nique enabled analysts to deter- grass-fed organic Angus beef from Spain: Catalonia, Valencia and Ex- mine the level of interest a page or Mr Josh Reynold’s farm, served tremadura. It is produced from Xarel- an article created for the reader. with thick-cut local potatoes fla- lo, Macabeu and Parellada grapes These days the practice is in general voured with thyme will sell more which give it considerable versatil- use and you mostly do not know readily than Angus steak with ity as was demonstrated in the Cava you are being filmed. Shop win- fried potatoes. Mixology Competition recently. The dows and staged spectacles are fair competition was held in the 1870 game. So are restaurant menus. restaurant in San Pedro de Alcántara Cava is a perfect drink to toast the New Year. :: SUR Nowadays we should not per- WINE OF THE WEEK and semifinalists Xavier Almeida haps be surprised to learn that and Víctor Varela, made two cock- there is a job speciality known as Juvé & Camps Cinta Púrpura tails each with cava. THE WINNING COCKTAILS menu engineering. These experts Reserva Brut Besides being used in cocktails, advise restaurants how to design cava is extremely versatile in the Victor Varela Xavier Almeida the most attractive menu that will Cataluña produces the best cava, kitchen. Aitor Perurena, chef at the improve profitability. A US study but often the bigger the producer 1870 restaurant, uses cava in both INGREDIENTS INGREDIENTS 2cl Tanqueray Ten gin, 2cl Ventura 27 2cl gin, 2.5cl homemade lemon or of 6,400 menus has demonstrated the less value you get for your cold and hot dishes on his menu. Sea (Dimobe) vermouth, 2cl elderflower other citric herb liqueur, a splash of that, among other things, the dish euro. Juvé & Camps is a long-es- bass in cava is a classic but he also in- cordial, 1cl Campari, 6cl Cava Rosado Palo Cortado sherry, Cava Gran a restaurant wants to promote tablished family business and its corporates cava into traditional Brut Nature, a dash of orange blossom Reserva Brut Nature water and strawberry pearls and most should be featured in the top wines are dishes such as gazpachuelo and a orange rind to decorate. right-hand corner, preferably inside among the smoked sturgeon tartare with cava. METHOD METHOD a box outline. Sections should best value Cava is the classic choice for mak- never have more than seven items anywhere. ing a toast but it can also be drunk Mix all the ingredients together in a Inspired by a classic cocktail with a listed, five is better, and three opti- This is not as an aperitif as the bubbles help to cocktail shaker with ice and serve in citric and aromatic touch. Mix the gin a cava glass with a wide mouth so with the homemade citric liqueur mum. Flying in the face of com- their cheapest activate the appetite. The aged ca- that all the aromas can be with a few cubes of ice in a cocktail mon practice, the most expensive but well worth vas (crianzas) go perfectly with meat appreciated. Top up with ice cold shaker. Shake it well to chill it and dishes are best shown first so the €11. Two years and stews while the delicate rosé ca- cava and the dash of orange then pour into a cava glass. Top up with Gran reserva cava, preferably ones coming below will look rea- in bottle. vas are ideal to accompany fruit or blossom water. Decorate with strawberry pearls and a twist of over 30 months old. Add a dash of sonably priced. Obviously a heavy desserts and are perfect with choco- orange rind to add perfume. Palo Cortado sherry and serve. late and praline as well as dried fruit. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 39 SUR IN ENGLISH HEALTH&BEAUTY Bronze accreditation Health centres have helped over for six smoke-free health centres

8,600 people to give up smoking The health centres at Alhaurín de la Torre, Capuchinos, El Palo, La Luz, Miraflores de los Ángeles and Victoria, which are Advice given by GPs, all part of the Malaga-Guadal- nurses and in therapy horce health district, have now received bronze level accredita- sessions is proving tion from the Andalusian Net- successful in assisting work of Health Services and smokers to overcome Smoke-Free Spaces (RASSELH), which distinguishes the medi- their addiction to tobacco cal centres which meet exact- ing standards in their contin- :: ÁNGEL ESCALERA ued work of tackling tobacco MALAGA. For anyone who wants addiction. to give up smoking, determination The RASSELH is part of the and strong will is important, but Global Network For Tobacco- the advice given by GPs, nurses Free Health Care Services and in therapy sessions is also very (ENSH), which is internation- effective in helping people to over- ally famous and has been fight- come a dependence on tobacco. ing for a long time against to- In the first ten months of this bacco and the industry which year, a total of 8,686 people suc- promotes it. cessfully managed to stop smoking at health centres in Malaga province, and this was 0.8 per cent more than in the same period last used under the PITA plan to help year. people stop smoking and encour- Smoking is the main prevent- Staff from the health centres which have received bronze level accreditation. :: SUR age others not to start, are a plan able cause of death. Every year in of communication, additional ba- Andalucía about 10,000 people die To tackle this problem, the Junta smokers who want to give up, pro- and developing health program- sic and advanced training for health because of this addiction. Smok- de Andalucía’s Ministry of Health vide extra training so that medi- mes at medical centres in Andalu- workers, an attention programme ing has major negative effects on has set up an anti-smoking plan cal professionals can actively help cía. It was in this area that the first for smokers at their local health health. It is the principal cause of known as PITA (Plan Integral con- them to do so and generate further PITA plan was put into effect, bet- centres, promoting good health in mouth and lung tumors, and also tra el Tabaquismo), to try to en- research in this field. ween February 2006 and Decem- the workplace, and a variety of pre- leads to cardiopulmonary and res- courage teenagers not to smoke, The Malaga-Guadalhorce health ber 2013. ventive and awareness activities piratory illnesses. reinforce medical assistance for district is a pioneer in designing Some of the methods which are in the community. 40 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 HEALTH&BEAUTY SUR IN ENGLISH

María Blasco is the head of the CNIO, situated in “We should Madrid. :: SALVADOR SALAS never think that if we have cancer it’s our own fault”

María Blasco Scientist and director of the National Centre of Oncology Research

of individuals being involved in Cancer and ageing the fight against cancer, and she stresses the importance of finding “We believe that if we can private donors to finance clinical ALBERTO find out why ageing occurs studies and projects, Blasco doesn’t GÓMEZ we will also understand mince her words when talking about the cutbacks imposed by the  En Twitter: @Agalmendres the origin of cancer” government in the State Research The head of the CNIO is Clinical trials Plans: “Research is the only way of finding new treatments in the critical of cutbacks in the “In Spain nowadays there future for illnesses which are kill- State Research Plans and are more trials with ing us now,” she says. says more people should patients to test new drugs –What does ageing have to do with developing cancer? become involved in the against cancer” –Cancer is an illness associated with the ageing process. There can fight against cancer Cutbacks be cancer in childhood, but it is “Spain is even below the rare in comparison. We believe that MALAGA. She worked alongside European average in if we could find out why ageing Carol Greider, winner of the No- happens we will also understand bel Prize for Medicine, and since terms of funding for the origin of cancer, among other 2011 she has been running the Na- research” illnesses whose possibilities of de- tional Centre for Oncology Re- velopment increase with age. search (CNIO). María Blasco, who –How would you describe the is from Alicante, is still enthusias- fight against cancer and treat- tic about her work, even though at the Autónoma University in Ma- ment for it in Spain at present? she has been studying cancer for drid, insists that the government –In terms of research, Spain is a nearly 30 years now and is consid- should invest more on research- leading country. For example, the ered one of the greatest experts on ing this illness which, she says, National Centre for Oncology Re- the disease in Europe. still brings with it a certain sense search, which is in Madrid, is one Blasco, who was tutored by Mar- of taboo, a fear “which we will only of the five best cancer research cen- garita Salas, under whose guidance lose when we find a way of stop- tres in the world. she obtained her doctorate in bio- ping tumors.” –How have the cutbacks affected chemistry and molecular biology Although she supports the idea the research objectives? December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 41 SUR IN ENGLISH HEALTH&BEAUTY

Treatments “We need to introduce –They have affected them a great ing is the greatest individual risk new treatments and our doors to people who want to longer now, but that also increases deal. There is much less money factor for developing cancer. An combine them with the lend a hand. Through our website the incidence of cancer. available now in the State Research elderly population will produce standard ones” they can contribute to the research –Do you have an ideal with re- Plans, which are the ones which more cases than one with a major- and that enables us to retain and gard to the fight against this type distribute the funds between the ity of younger people. Personnel attract scientific talent; the more of illness? researchers depending on the mer- –What may be causing the high friends we have, the less we will –All the researchers who are work- its of their projects and proposals. frequency of cancers? Climate “I would like there to be depend on political ups and downs. ing to put an end to cancer have There have been more cutbacks change, artificial colouring and fewer problems when I would like to show Amancio Or- the common ideal of finding things again this year, but it is not only a preservatives in food, manipu- contracting research staff” tega round the CNIO and tell him which will enable there to be more question of money; there is now lated foods, tobacco, alcohol, age- what we do. I believe he would like effective treatments in the future. less flexibility when contracting ing...? Innovation to know that in Spain we have one –Are you satisfied with your time researchers, and that is creating a –Ageing, without a doubt, but the of the finest cancer research cen- heading the CNIO? Is there any- difficult situation in some centres negative impact of habits like “Malaga could become a tres in the world. thing you would like to change? of excellence in this country, such smoking and an unhealthy diet is hub for innovation in –Is cancer still a taboo subject in –As I said, the CNIO is one of the as the CNIO, for example. also very important. There is a long research if it had the our society? finest cancer research centres in –In this country, do people still list of things we can do to try to money and facilities” –People with the illness aren’t re- the world. We have taken impor- believe you have to go to the USA, reduce the risk of cancer, and they jected, but the word cancer is still tant steps in innovation, agree- to Houston, for proper treatment? are recommended for everybody, taboo. It still makes us afraid. Re- ments with the pharmaceutical –Maybe so, because traditionally but what we should never do is search is the only way we will be industry... as an example, I would in Spain there have been fewer tri- think that if we get cancer it’s our money from donors. I believe it is able to remove fear of the word like there to be fewer problems als using patients to test new drugs own fault. Cancer is an illness as- very important that governments cancer. when contracting research staff. against cancer, but that is chang- sociated with ageing but its origin support research to the maximum, –What is your opinion of the stan- –Do you believe Malaga could being now. These days, in many hos- can also be random. The combina- and in that respect Spain is lack- dard treatments in the fight come a hub for innovation in re- pitals here the patients have action of genetic alterations which ing in contrast to Germany or the against cancer? search into illnesses? cess to these clinical trials with occur with age can mean that some Scandinavian countries. In fact, –I believe they are useful but we –Malaga is a wonderful city. Its cul- new drugs. In Malaga, in fact, the people have cancer and others Spain is even below the European need to introduce new treatments tural facilities and museums makes CNIO collaborates through the don’t. average. Having said that, I don’t and maybe even combine the new it a strong rival to Madrid or Bar- David Olmos group; he is an ex- –What do you think about the think the public should turn their ones with the standard ones. The celona. Malaga could also be a hub pert on prostate cancer, and sees role of philanthropy among civil backs. Research is for the common objective has to be to eradicate tu- for innovation in research, because patients in Malaga as well as Ma- society in funding research? good, it’s something for everybody. mors, and in that sense even all I’m sure that many scientists from drid. Dr Olmos also has his own re- There has been some controversy, It is the only way that in the fu- the tools we have aren’t enough. all over the world would be de- search group at the CNIO. such as in the case of Amancio ture there will be new treatments –What percentage of the popula- lighted to come here to work. For –It has been said that cancer has Ortega. against illnesses which are killing tion in Spain could have cancer that, though, the professionals now become an epidemic. Would –I trained as a scientist in the us nowadays. That’s why at the in 2020? would need three things: enough you agree with that? United States and in Spain. In the CNIO we have launched an initia- –I don’t know the number, but can- money to carry out research, good –It is an illness whose frequency US I was in one of the best centres tive for individual philanthropy cer is an illness which becomes facilities, and support and freedom is going to increase as people get of research into molecular biology which we are calling ‘Friends of more common after the age of 40 to research the most important older because, as I said earlier, age- and it was mainly funded by the CNIO’. The objective is to open or 50. Fortunately, we are living subjects. 42 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 HEALTH&BEAUTY SUR IN ENGLISH

Some of the maintenance team, in one of the 5,000 square metre rooms. :: V. MELGAR The entrails of the hospital

quality, the temperature in the op- great machine, equipment erating theatres, using renewable which those responsible for main- energies such as solar energy, op- tenance know like the back of their VANESSA erating a special system to trans- hands. MELGAR port samples and documents, ad- “Electro-medicine also depends ministrating medicinal gases... an on us; every electro-medical team  [email protected] endless list of necessary tasks, in that has contact with the patients, fact, to keep this great machine such as radiology, anaesthetic ta- More than 30 running smoothly. bles, multiparameter monitors,” professionals work says Javier García. “When some- 20,000 control points one is having an operation under every day on ensuring From their office, thanks to a cen- general anaesthetic they aren’t that everything in the tralised system, Juan and Javier breathing for themselves, and we new Ronda hospital manage more than 20,000 control control that equipment. We take points, ranging from the tempera- care of everything, so that the pa- runs smoothly ture in a patient’s room and a fridge tient only has to think about get- containing medication, to the point ting better and the medical staff which monitors a blood sample’s can concentrate on looking after

RONDA location on its way to the labora- their health,” he explains. tory, the escalators and every piece With regard to the electricity, Juan Ocaña and Javier García could of medical apparatus. the new hospital receives a supply be described as the Serranía de This office is in an adjoining from two sub-stations, in case one Ronda hospital’s doctors. They go building and access to it is re- fails. “In an operating theatre, even there every day, examine the stricted. It is from here that the the scalpels are electric. If there is equipment and control its vital conduits of the different supplies a power cut, that’s a problem. Or, signs so that everything works cor- start, and make their way into the for example, any change of tem- rectly and the medical staff can at- entrails of the new hospital: rooms, perature during an operation can tend to the patients from Ronda corridors, stairs, escalators, with have consequences for the patient. and the surrounding area. Their thousandsds of kilometres of ccables, We make sure that everything that work is discreet and silent, but is pipespes and conduits which form part people see looks normal, and a essential in making the whole sys- of the grgreat deal of work goes into that,” tem possible. says Juan Ocaña. These two engineers runn the “Eve“Everything has to work 100 per Maintenance Unit of this neww hos- cent, bbecause lives depend on it,” pital and also the health centresentres sasaysys JaJavier. “But my mother in the town, but it is thee hos- still kekeeps saying she doesn’t pital beside the road fromm San know what an engineer Pedro Alcántara which takes does in a hospital.” up most of their time. It has WiWith regard to renew- been almost 100 per cent able energies, the new open since April, whenn eve- hospihospital in Ronda is a pio- rything was transferrederred neer and will be awarded from the old hospital,pital, its cecertification in 2018, which was then closedosed alonalongg with some others. down. For eexample, 30 per cent As well as Ocaña and of its hot water is gener- García, more than 30 other ated ffrom solar panels. people work in the mainte-ainte- “W“We have gone from a nance unit, as well as otherss from hohospitalspit built in the 1970s to outside companies. one whichw is already a bench- They are responsible for mak- mark ini Andalucía,” say Ocaña and ing sure there is electricity, waterer GarcGarcía who, like everyone else who and heating, repairing doors, win- The hospital has a centralised works there, focus 365 days a year dows and lifts, controlling the air system. :: V. M. on the health of others. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 43 SUR IN ENGLISH WHAT TO DO

EXHIBITIONS Picasso, Ventana Abierta Malaga. Until 7 January. Funda- ción Picasso, Casa Natal. JM Galería An exhibition of works completed The Wise Men are coming Malaga. Until 1 January. Duquesa by students who have attended the de Parcent 12. educational programme ‘Artetera- The exhibition consists of photos, pia’. The aim of the programme is paintings, drawings and sculptures to assist the social rehabilitation of :: TONY BRYANT by various artists. patients between 30 and 58 years MALAGA. The whole of the www.galeriajm.com or old with mental health problems. Costa del Sol, along with the rest email: [email protected] of Spain, is gearing up for the tra- Francisco Leiro ditional procession of the Three José Luis García Guirado Malaga. Until 7 January. Centro de Kings, the final event of the Malaga. Until 5 January, Colegio Arte Contemporáneo. Spanish festive calendar. Oficial de Aparejadores de Málaga. An exhibition of sculptures com- The Cabalgatas (parades) are The collection of sculptures and pleted over the last decade by headed by Los Tres Reyes Magos works by José Luis García Guirado Galician artist Francisco Leira (Three Wise Men), who throw are inspired by characters from ma- whose work reflects fragility and sweets to the thousands of spec- jor works of art by artists such as human vulnerability. tators who line the routes along Klimt, Goya, Picasso and Miró which the procession embarks. among others. Dance Practice The parades, which take place Malaga. Until 8 January. Centro de on Friday 5 January, will include Arte Contemporáneo. elegantly-decorated floats car- The video entitled Dance Practice rying Gaspar, Melchor and Bal- was made in 1995 by Douglas Gor- tisar, accompanied by an array don, Jonathon Monk and Dave Al- of biblical and Disney characters. len. It shows a mix of music and All of the processions begin in dance, combining the music of the the afternoon and embark on a 60s with contemporary art. three or four hour journey through The Three Kings will visit the Costa del Sol on Friday. :: SUR the main streets of the town. Madame Butterfly The procession in Nerja will at 5pm in Calle Manuel Azuaga, remolinos town hall at 5pm and Malaga. Until 10 January. Museo begin in the Parque Verano Azul while Malaga’s grand parade be- continue to the centre of the Automovilístico y de la Moda, Edifi- at 5pm and finish at the Casa gins in Avenida Cervantes at 6pm town, while Coín’s parade will cio Tabacalera. 10am-7pm. Closed Consistorial. and finishes in Plaza de la leave Montesol at 6pm and fin- Mondays. In Vélez-Málaga, the parade Merced. ish in the Plaza Alameda. The seasonal exhibition at the mu- will commence at 6pm from Two processions will take Other parades will include seum is entitled ‘Madame Butter- Plaza de las Indias, while in place in Mijas. The first will leave those in Fuengirola, starting in Subconscious, Museo Picasso fly’ and is a dedicated to the luxury Rincón de la Victoria, the pro- the Campo de Fútbol de Las La- Calle Mallorca at 5.30pm; Mar- of fashion from an era when Orien- cession will leave Los Rubios at gunas at 4pm and another will bella, 6pm from Avenida Severo Pat Graham tal style was in vogue. Open 10am- 4pm and continue to La Cala del set off from Plaza Virgen de la Ochoa; and Estepona, starting in Malaga. Until 5 January. Centro 2pm on31 December. Moral. Peña in Mijas Pueblo at 4.30pm. Avenida Andalucía at 5pm and Cultural Provincial María Victoria Torre del Mar’s event will start The Three Kings will leave Tor- finishing at El Orquidario at 8pm. Atencia. Playmobil nativity scene American photographer Pat Gra- Malaga. Until 12 January. Salas Min- ham is exhibiting a collection of his gorance, Archivo Municipal, photos taken with a polaroid cam- Alameda Principal. era. The theme of ‘Pasado perfecto’ The Association ‘Click Clack’ have as the exhibition is called, is urban set up a complete nativity scene us- cultures. ing 3,000 Playmobil figures and 20,000 pieces including the scen- Subconscious in a box ery etc in total. Malaga. Until 7 January. Museo Picasso. Bad Taste Youngsters and woman at risk have Malaga. Until 14 January. La contributed their creative talents Térmica, Avda de Los Guindos, 48. to an exhibition at the Picasso Mu- The exhibition forms part of the seum. ‘El cajón del subconsciente’ Festival de Cultura Basura. ‘Subur- consists of many little boxes which ban culture’ take centre stage ac- contain the artist’s subconscious companied by conferences and thoughts. Some examples are con- prose by the filmaker and ceptual, others more emotional. writer John Waters. > 44 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH

EXHIBITIONS Roberto Matta Torremolinos. 30 December, 8pm. > Marbella. Until 26 May 2018. Teatro Cervantes. Museo Ralli, Urb Coral beach. The Malaga singer will be in con- Buren at the Cube Christmas greetings Temporary exhibition of the Chil- cert as part of her sixth album ‘Re- Malaga. Until 14 January. Pompi- ean artist Roberto Matta of surre- silencia’ tour. dou Centre, Malaga port. alistic abstract art. His works rep- Daniel Buren, the artist who cre- from Picasso resents his own vision of the The Wall Bar ated the iconic design on the ‘Cube’ world and art through the invisi- Malaga. Hotel Vincci Posada del at the Pompidou Centre, is exhibit- ble, the psyche, the cosmos, with- Patio, 11pm, entry free. ing more of his work. out losing reference to his origins 29 December: Constanza & Javier. or nature. Tel 952 85 79 23 / Jazz duet. [email protected] 30 December: Hermanas Sister. Funk and international jazz. The Stones and The Beatles Malaga. Until 18 June. La Térmica, City centre concerts Avda de Los Guindos. Malaga. Plaza de la Constitución. ‘Rival’ photographers Terry O´Neill 29 December, 7pm. Zambombá and Gered Mankowitz immortal- Hermanas Alarcón. 8pm. Antonio ised some of the most important de Verónica. Zambombá de la bands in history including The Familia Sánchez Cortés. Beatles and The Rolling Stones. An exhibition of some of their photos Traditional carol concert is on show in La Térmica until June. Malaga. 29 December, 8.30pm. Malaga Cathedral. Free. The watercolour with the Christmas greeting. :: ÑITO SALAS Mijas Photography Group The Canasteros choir will be sing- Mijas Pueblo. Until 7 January. Casa ing Spanish villancicos (carols). Daniel Buren, Malaga :: FRANCISCO GRIÑÁN INFORMATION Museo de Mijas MALAGA. In the Museum of A collection of photos taken by a Jaime Sordo Malaga, in the last room and on a  Where. Museo de Málaga. group international photographers. Malaga. Until 14 January. Sala de wall at the back, is a small water- La Coracha, Museo del Patrimonio colour by Pablo Picasso. It is one  When. Permanently on Alfredo Opisso Municipal, Pase de Reding. Free. of the museum’s most prized pos- display. Mijas Pueblo. Until 10 January. Cen- In the annex to the MUPAM is an sessions, and not only because it tro de Arte Contemporáneo. exhibition of contemporary photo- is signed by the famous artist. An exhibition of works by Alfredo graphs from the collection Los Bra- The 10 X 15cm painting is a painted when the artist was just Opisso. gales belonging to businessman very early portrait by Picasso, an fourteen years old. Picasso had Jaime Sordo. The exhibition is en- original and unique composition by then moved from Malaga to Colores en Navidad tilted ‘Escenas: acción y representa- called ‘El Viejo de la Manta’ (The the rainy town of La Coruña Almuñécar. Until 7 January. Casa de ción’ and includes work by Pierre Old Man in the Blanket). Picasso where his father had a job teach- la Cultura. Gonnord, Per Bercley, Regina José completed it and sent it to his ing drawing in the secondary Paintings, sculpture and prints by Galindo and many others. teacher, Antonio Muñoz Degrain school. artists Marikilla Cascos, María in December 1895. The old man In the bottom right-hand cor- Ángeles Raya, Pepe González, José Baroch Art in the picture was none other ner of the painting is the mes- Cabrera, Doris Pizarro, Paco Ariza Alfredo Opisso, CAC Mijas Malaga. Until 14 January. Palacio than Picasso’s own father, José sage “To my dear D. Antonio and Sagrario Peramos. Organised by episcopal, Plaza del Obispo. Ruiz Blasco who was ill with a Muñoz Degrain, I send you this Asociación Arte-Sur. Kishinau Opera Orchestra Over thirty pieces of religious art bad cold at the time. Christmas present, affection- Estepona. 30 December, 9pm. from all over Spain are on display. Although this painting is not ately P. Ruiz Picasso. 12/95”. MUSIC & DANCE Auditorio Felipe VI. The artists’ styles differ in subtle commercially available, it is be- The watercolour forms part State Philharmonic Orchestra of ways with some preferring a more lieved to be worth around one of the museum’s permanent col- the Opera Kishinau will be per- reverent, contained manner of de- million euros, having been lection. Malaga Philharmonic forming works such as La Bohème picting religious figures while oth- Orchestra by Puccini and Sleeping Beauty by ers display exuberance. Malaga. Teatro Cervantes Tchaikovsky. Tickets: 3 January, 8pm. The Malaga www.auditorioestepona.com ‘Picassiano’ Paco Cabello Philharmonic Orchestra will be Malaga. Until 21 January. Casa Natal Malaga. Until 2 February. Funda- playing works by F. von Suppé, J. European Sinfonietta de Picasso, Plaza de la Merced. ción Unicaja, Mon-Fri -8pm. Strauss, G. Verdi, F. Lehár, A. Gibraltar. 4 January, John Mackin- The exhibition entitled ‘Guernica y The Unicaja Foundation will be Vives, F. Chueca, R. Chapí, F. tosh Hall Theatre, 5.30pm for chil- Otros Disatres’ aims to bring a new holding an exhibition of works by Moreno Torroba and T Bretón dren, 7£; 8.30pm adults 10£. approach to Guernica, Picasso’s the sculptor Paco Cabello. among others. With soprano The European Sinfonietta, con- mural showing the horrors of war, Berna Perles and the Coro de ducted by Wouter Padberg. Com- on the 80th anniversary of the Museum Jorge Rando Ópera Málaga choir. Conducted positions by the Strauss dynasty. bombing of the village. Malaga. Until 25 February. Cruz by Manuel Hernández Silva. The concert for children will in- del Molinillo, 12 clude a draw. Winners will be able Rubén Guerrero A temporary exhibition entitled 5 January, noon; 6 January to conduct and instruments will be Malaga. Until 28 January. Centro de ‘Nacerán Nuevas Auroras’ (the 6.30pm, 9pm; 7 January, 5.30pm, supplied so that they can play artes Contemporáneo. Birth of Colour) is currently on 8pm. The Malaga Philharmonic along with the orchestra. Tickets The ‘Familias Mínimas (Rojo, display. The museum also holds Orchestra will be playing magical for the concert for children are free amarillo y azul)’ exhibition fea- poetry and musical events. For music from Disney. of charge for kids and their families tures 11 paintings of places, build- more information email: kon- fromCity Hall, Mario Finlayson ings, and words. [email protected]. Ruben Guerrero, CAC Malaga Diana Navarro National Art Gallery. Children’s ID

Hundreds of revellers enjoy last year’s end of year party . :: SUR December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 45 SUR IN ENGLISH WHAT TO DO Seeing in the New Year

:: TONY BRYANT TORREMOLINOS. Residents and visitors in Torremolinos will enjoy a New Year’s Eve extravaganza in the Plaza La Nogalera on Sun- day 31 December. Kishinau Opera Orchestra, Estepona This will be the third consecu- tive year the party will be held cards must be shown. Tickets for EVENTS in the centre of the town and a evening performance £20 from huge marquee has been erected Scarello’s Coffee shop, Silver Shop Christmas market in the square to accommodate or tel: 200 72134. Torremolinos. Until 3 January. Av. the hundreds of revellers ex- www.buytickets.gi Palma Mallorca. pected to attend the event. The Christmas market in the Avda Organised by the town hall, the Concert for the Kings Palma de Mallorca is open from party will begin at 11pm, when Sotogrande. 4 January, 8pm. Igle- 10am-4pm and 4.30pm-9pm. party-goers can enjoy festive mu- sia de Nuestra Señora de la Merced sic, and refreshments from the The soprano Lourdes Martín-Leiva Papá Noel Village bar, before the main event which and the tenor Luis Mª Pacetti will Torremolinos Until 4 January. Plaza begins at midnight. be accompanied by the pianist José Costa del Sol. Entrance to the party is free Manuel Padilla in this grand gala The Father Christmas village will and attendees will receive a party concert. be open every day from 11am until pack on arrival. Grapes will also 2pm and 5pm until 9pm. Next to be supplied to be consumed dur- Hundreds of revellers enjoy last year’s end of year party. :: SUR CHARITY the village will be free children’s ing the twelve strokes of mid- activities and workshops. night, reputedly to bring luck and music. The band, which has been each medley ranging from 10 to prosperity throughout the com- together for seven years, performs 12 songs from each decade, so they Cruz Roja Española Nocturna Verde race ing year. popular hits of bands such as Iron will offer something for all mu- Moclinejo. 29 December, 8pm in Mijas. 30 December, 6pm. Plaza The party will get into full Maiden, ACDC, Metallica and U2. sical tastes. the church in El Valdés. 30 Virgen de la Peña. swing after the New Year has been The party will continue with The event is expected to be well December 7pm in the Sala de Registrations for the nightime seen in, when revellers will en- the pop medleys of Malaga band, attended, so early arrival is ad- exposiciones Moclinejo. race at www.dorsalchip.es and joy live music provided by two The Money Makers, one of the vised. All of the bars and restau- Two concerts each with an entry more information at www.noc- popular Spanish rock bands. most popular cover bands in the rants in the square will also be fee of one toy, new or nearly new. turnaverdemijas.blogspot.com Motril-based band Kassia will area. open and in the party spirit. The donated toys will be distrib- Organised by Alegría de La get the show started with their The band plays a repertoire of For more information, see uted to underprivileged children Huerta Andaluza and Mijas energetic style of progressive rock hits from the 1950s to present day; www.torremolinos.es by the Red Cross. town hall. > 46 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH

EVENTS Star Wars: The Last Jedi: 12.00, > 16.00, 19.00 The Greatest Showman: 112.10, San Silvestre race 16.30, 18.45, 21.00, 23.15) Torremolinos. 31 December, 10.30am. Town hall. Cines Teatro Goya The third Carrera San Silvestre is For tickets and information call non-competitive and is for char- 951196665. www.cinesteatro- ity. Entry is one kilo of non-per- goya.com ishable foodstuffs. Bibs are being Jumanji: Welcome to the Jun- given out from 10.30am with gle: 15.45, 18.00 (every day ex- the race starting at noon. It will cept Mon); 17.45 (Mon). be run through the town, a dis- Murder on the Orient Express: tance of 4km in total. Runners 20.10 (Fri, Sat, Tues-Thurs), 20.15 are encouraged to dress up; the (Mon). best costume will win a prize. Ferdinand: 15.50 (every day ex- Registration: Tel 952 379 630 / cept Mon); 17.45 (Mon). 636 004 257 Coco: 16.00 (every day except www.torremolinos.es Mon). Wonder Wheel: 20.30 (Fri, Sat, Discover the moon Tues-Thurs); 22.45 (every day ex- Yunquera. 30 December, 7pm. As- Virtual reality goggles. :: SALVADOR SALAS Autographs for young basketball fans. :: SUR cept Sunday). trolab. 12€. Star Wars: The Last Jedi: 15.30, See the moon through a giant tele- (every day except Mon); 17.45, scope to make the last night of the (Mon); 20.10, 22.30 (every day ex- year an unforgettable experience. cept Sun). Suitable for children over six. Wear Tailor-made for the kids The Disaster Artist: 16.15, 18.20 warm, waterproof clothing. To (every day except Mon); 120.30 book tel: 952 482 173 / 658 664 (Mon). 380 or go to: www.astrolab.es The Greatest Showman: 16.00, :: PABLO MARINETTO DETAILS ing to be very popular. 18.15 (every day except Mon); Route of the recycled trees MALAGA. The Muestra Infantil Also new this year is a Magic 17.45, 20.15 (Mon); 22.45 (Fri, Sat, Mijas. Until 6 January. 1€. de Málaga (MIMA) show has over workshop and an ice-rink and Mon-Thurs). A map of the route is available from 60 activities both fun and educa- When. Until 4 January from the ever-popular face painting, the tourist office, Folk museum tional for children. 11am until 9pm except 31 De- crafts, trampolining and bouncy and some shops at the cost of 1€. This year, the Museo Casa Na- cember and 1 January. castles haven’t been left out. The proceeds go to the La Alegría de tal de Pablo Ruiz Picasso, the The police have brought along La Huerta Andaluza charity. Colección del Museo Ruso de San Where. Palacio de Ferias y one of their patrol cars and a mo- Petersburgo and the Centre Pom- Congresos, Malaga. tor bike so that budding young pidou have cultural workshops to police officers can see what be- help children enjoy and learn What. More than 60 different ing a policeman feels like and about art. activities for children aged from the Fundación Unicaja basket- The latest technology can be 4 to 12 years. ball team have a practice area tried out in the ‘Gamer Camp’ with hoop. Various members of area and stand which has video Tickets. 8€ for 4-12 years. 4€ the famous basketball team will games and computers but also vir- for adults and 3€ for pensioners. be at the show to sign auto- tual reality goggles which are prov- graphs.

Visit to Murcia, Fuengirola More information: Fundación Lux only. Mundi Fuengirola. C/Nueva 3. Tel: 952474840 Cine Albéniz Yelmo Cines, Plaza Mayor C/Alcazabilla 4, Malaga. Tel: 902 Centro de Ocio Plaza Mayor, Avda. San Silvestre, Torremolinos Trip to Murcia 36 02 95 or visit www.cinealbe- Alfonso Ponce de León. Fuengirola. 13, 14, 15, 16 March de- niz.com or www.unientradas.es Tel: 902 902 103 or visit Trip to see Three Kings parade parting 6.55am from bullring and Wonder Wheel: 18.15, 20.15, www. yelmocines.es Fuengirola. 5 January departing 7am from fairground. 22.15. Pitch Perfect 3: 14.15 (Sat, Sun, 2.25pm from bullring and 2.30pm Full details contact Fundación Lux Final Portrait: 17.00, 20.20, Tues). Feria ground. 15€ Mundi Fuengirola, C/Nueva 3. 22.00. The Disaster Artist: 14.10 (Sat, Fundación Lux Mundi Fuengirola. Tel: 952474840 Downsizing: 20.05. Sun); 18.30 (Tues). C/Nueva 3. Tel: 952474840 The Greatest Showman: 17.10 Dinner and dance Cinesur El Ingenio (every day); 21.45 (every day ex- Trip to Arcos de la Frontera Alhaurín el Grande 5 January, Three Kings parade, Marbella Avda. Juan Carlos 1, Vélez-Málaga. cept Sun); 00.00 (Fri, Sat). Fuengirola. 5 January departing 7.30pm. Alhaurín Golf and Country Tel. 667 77 31 87. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jun- 7.55am from bullring and 8pm Club. 35€. O. V. FILM The Greatest Showman: 12.15, gle: 15.45 (Fri-Sun, Tues-Thurs). Feria ground. 36€ Three-course meal with entertain- 16.00, 18.15 (every day) Saw XIII: 12.40 (Sat, Sun). The town balances atop a rocky ment by Lynne Gaskell. Tickets: SUR in English advises calling Star Wars: The Last Jedi: 12.15 limestone ridge. Included in the Martins newsagents in Alhaurín El cinemas to check for any last min- Cinesur Miramar (Sat, Sun); 16.30 (every day ex- ticket price is transport, a guided Grande and from the Alhaurín Golf ute time changes. Lunchtime and Avda. de la Encarnación, Fuengi- cept Mon); 19.30, 22.30, (every tour and lunch in a local restuarant. Club Pro Shop. late night screenings weekends rola. Tel. 952 19 86 00. day except Sun). December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 47 SUR IN ENGLISH

Kitchen page 47 Energy page 49 Removals page 48 Glass curtains page 50 Decoration page 48 Kitchen 48 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH Removals Decoration December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 49 SUR IN ENGLISH Energy 50 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH Glass curtains December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 51 SUR IN ENGLISH SPORT “We have a very good Under fire Malaga head coach Míchel gets full atmosphere in the camp” backing of sporting director

Fernando Estévez Marbella FC head coach With the departure of Emanuel Cecchini, the The coach, who is a club can look to further casualty doctor by day, bolster the midfield in assesses the season so far January and outlines his hope for the second half to come :: ANTONIO GÓNGORA MALAGA. Despite a renaissance of sorts in the past month, back- :: JULIO RODRÍGUEZ to-back defeats to Real Betis and MARBELLA. One word sums up Deportivo Alavés leave Malaga in Fernando Estévez perfectly: level- the relegation zone and many fans headed. At just 38 years of age, the questioning the management of Marbella head coach has shown since head coach Míchel. his arrival at the club that with care- However, this week, the for- Míchel with Juanpi. :: Ñ. SALAS ful planning, hard work and humil- mer Real Madrid midfielder re- ity, he could turn the side into one ceived the backing of sporting di- loan has been agreed, creating a of the favourites for promotion to rector Mario Husillos who gave a vacancy in the squad which is ex- Segunda. resounding “sí” when asked if pected to be filled by another cen- The coach from Capileira (Gra- Míchel would still be in the tral midfielder. nada), who is a casualty doctor by day, hotseat when the players returned Another forward could still be has taken the side he inherited ear- to training on Thursday. brought in but that would depend lier in the year to within three points That is how it proved to be and on the club’s ability to offload the of top spot (and the same total from Estévez watches his side during a training session. :: J. R. the sporting team are looking to likes of Cenk Gönen, Cifu and pos- Marbella’s record haul in the first half further reinforce the squad hav- sibly Jony, Youssef En-Nesyri and of the season) on a third of the budget gation because of the budget we have, The sweetest moment, I think, was ing already brought in defender Esteban Rolón. assigned to the team last season. so once we achieve that, then we can last week’s win in Villanueva de la Ignasi Miquel (who made his de- January will be a key month While survival would have been look to the next objective. If football Serena [Marbella won 4-0]. but against Alavés) and midfielder for the Blue and Whites with up- a realistic expectation, the side cur- teaches us one thing, it’s that you can -I asked about the toughest time Manuel Iturra. coming fixtures against fellow rently sit third in the Segunda B IV only take things one week at a time. and you only spoke about the sport- A deal for Emanuel Cecchini to strugglers Espanyol, Getafe, Ei- table. “Head in the sky with feet on -What has been the key to keeping ing side. The club’s president is still join Mexican side Club León on bar and Girona. the ground,” as they say… pace with the leaders? in prison… -Did you ever think you’d be third -Togetherness in the changing room, -I only talk about what happens on at this stage of the season when you commitment and believing in what the pitch, nothing else. were looking at the side during pre- they’re doing. We have a very good -With the team doing well, why have New Academy The club, which posted a healthy season? atmosphere in the camp. They’re all we not seen the ground more than state of finances including a 10.7- -Obviously not. But we were ambi- pushing in the same direction. It’s a half full? project “still on million-euro surplus generated by tious and we had to be to convince team with a capital ‘t’. -I don’t know. This is something we the sales of Pablo Fornals, Sandro players to sign for us, even if we only -You’re a big believer in coaching. all need to look at and try to improve. track” despite Ramírez and Ignacio Camacho, de- had a modest budget. However, once What role does that have in creat- Hopefully the ticket promotions for approaching clared the 4.5 million euros from the action started, we realised that ing a good team? the second half of the season will get the sale of land at El Viso as well as we had possibilities to be competing -The degree of success depends on the more people in. January deadline the seven-million-euro budget put at the top end of the table. unity of the team and the players. I -Do you think three new sign- aside for phase one of construction. -Talk of getting 45 points then look- think recruiting players that fit a cer- ings would be enough to help seal The new complex, which will be ing upwards is very nice and all but tain profile is just as important as any- promotion? :: A. GÓNGORA located in the Arraijanal area of we’re not buying that anymore. In thing on the training ground. It is an- -We’re not going to discuss signings MALAGA. Noises coming out of Malaga, close to the airport, will your head does the team need to at other way of creating a strong unit. until players leave. If they go, some Malaga CF following its annual boast four pitches - two grass and least qualify for the Copa del Rey -Which have been your best and the will come in. But for me the most im- shareholders’ meeting are that the two artificial- as well as various now? worst moments since becoming portant thing is to keep the group to- long-awaited Academy project will complementary facilities. The -We are ambitious. At the end of the Marbella boss? gether. We don’t want to change still go ahead despite doubts over fourth pitch, an addition made be- season, our objective is to be up there -The worst was the red card against something that’s working. The best the impending deadline imposed fore the summer, has contributed near the top. We’re not going to hide Betis. We had come off the back of signing would be Javi Romero return- by Malaga city hall. to the increase in projected costs. that our current position makes us back-to-back defeats, we were losing ing from injury. A note published after the meet- The construction of the Acad- very proud. I think in the second half 1-0 at their ground and then with a -What message do you have for the ing explained that the first phase emy, which has been in the pipe- of the season we need to aim high. man less, we were really up against fans? of construction would begin in line for seven years, will, if this But of course we have our feet on the it. That was tough. Then to come back -I wish everyone good health at this January, complying with the dead- statement is to be believed, get un- ground and this is what I keep drill- and gain a point, I think that was a time and I hope that we can give them lines stated. This is despite the club der way imminently but many fans ing into the players. From outside, turning point for our team because happiness in 2018 with a team that not having chosen a construction will be waiting to see it before they the expectation will be to avoid rele- we showed we could fight adversity. continues to develop together. company to carry out the job. believe it. 52 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 SPORT SUR IN ENGLISH

LINE-UPS STATISTICS TABLE & FIXTURES ALAVÉS MALAGA BALL POSSESSION MATCHDAY LEAGUE TABLE 46% 54% Champions League Europa League Relegation TEAM PT. P W D L GF GA ALAVÉS MALAGA 1 0 17 1. Barcelona 45 17 14 3 0 45 7 2. Atlético 36 17 10 6 1 25 8 4-4-1-1 4-4-2 1 Goals 0 Results 3. Valencia 34 17 10 4 3 36 17 10 Total shots 7 4. Rubén Duarte Luis Hernández Levante-Leganés 0-0 Real Madrid 31 16 9 4 3 30 14 Alfonso Pedraza Ontiveros 6 On target 2 Getafe-Las Palmas 2-0 5. Sevilla 29 17 9 2 6 20 22 (Wakaso, 89’) R. Sociedad-Sevilla 3-1 6. Villarreal 27 17 8 3 6 24 20 4 Off target 5 Eibar-Girona 4-1 Maripán Baysse 4 Corners 4 Alavés-MALAGA 1-0 7. Eibar 24 17 7 3 7 22 29 Betis-Athletic 0-2 8. Getafe 23 17 6 5 6 22 16 Pina 8 Offsides 0 Espanyol-Atlético 1-0 Burgui Kuzmanovic 9. Real Sociedad 23 17 6 5 6 31 29 (Bojan, 76’) Rolán 14 Fouls committed 15 R. Madrid-Barcelona 0-3 Valencia-Villarreal 0-1 10. Girona 23 17 6 5 6 21 26

Pacheco Roberto 3 Yellow cards 4 Deportivo-Celta 1-3 11. Celta 21 17 6 3 8 30 25 Munir Manu García (Santos, 83’) Recio 0 Red cards 0 12. Athletic 21 17 5 6 6 18 19 Fixtures Peñaranada 13. Leganés 21 16 6 3 7 12 14 Alexis Atlético-Getafe (Bastón, 65’) Ignasi Miquel Valencia-Girona 14. Betis 21 17 6 3 8 25 31

Ibai Las Palmas-Eibar 15. Espanyol 20 17 5 5 7 14 21 Goals: 1-0 Munir (60’). Sevilla-Real Betis Chory Leganés-Real Sociedad 16. Levante 18 17 3 9 5 15 22 Aguirregabiria (Mula, 76’) González Barcelona-Levante 17. Alavés 15 17 5 0 12 13 25 (Ricca, 56’) Referee: Alfonso Álvarez. Athletic-Alavés 18. Deportivo 15 17 4 3 10 19 34 Villarreal-Deportivo MALAGA Venue: Celta Vigo-Real Madrid 19. 11 17 3 2 12 13 31 Unused substitutes: Sivera (GK), Unused substitutes: Prieto (GK), Cifu, Estadio Mendizorroza (18,733 MALAGA-Espanyol Laguardia, Dani Torres, Medrán. Rolón, Keko. spectators). 20. Las Palmas 11 17 3 2 12 13 38 Major setback in relegation ‘six-pointer’

keeper from a tight angle. Sloppy defending let Munir in again just five minutes later, but DARYL Roberto again won the battle, FINCH blocking the effort with his thigh. The hosts’ wastefulness was a  [email protected] gift for Malaga who, despite lots of endeavour, showed a distinct lack The Blue and Whites of quality in the final third with go into the winter Pacheco never overtly troubled. It was far from third time lucky break four points for Munir in the second half when adrift and look he hit the bar from five yards out after Roberto spilled the ball into headed for Segunda his path. It looked like it wasn’t going to be his night when he lobbed the ball MALAGA. Malaga’s hopes of sur- over Roberto from a long ball and vival were dealt a major blow as the ball trickled past the far post. they lost 1-0 in a relegation ‘six- However, on the fifth time of pointer’ against fellow strugglers asking, the striker eventually got Deportivo Alavés last Thursday the breakthrough goal, confidently night. volleying into the bottom left cor- Because of suspensions for Ad- ner from the penalty spot. rián and Roberto Rosales, head Despite having more than half coach Míchel was forced to pick an an hour left on the clock, Malaga unfamiliar looking side with Luis were unable to create any chances Hernández filling in at right-back of note. The winter break comes as and Ignasi Miquel making his de- Ibai and Pina celebrate the win in front of a dejected Recio. :: AGENCIA LOF welcome respite with the side now but at centre-half. In the middle, four points from safety going into Zdravko Kuzmanovic’s recovery never looked likely to come away García who drew a top save from Haddadi, started to make himself a key run-in of fixtures. from injury was accelerated and he with any points. Roberto despite being flagged off- a thorn in Malaga’s side. His shot, They return to league action on was given a start. Alavés almost drew first blood side. which would be the first of many 8 January as they take on another The makeshift line-up, in truth, when Ibai Gómez’s floated free As early as the 11th minute, on- in his personal duel with Roberto, of the league’s bottom boys in the played like a group of strangers and kick was met by the head of Manu loan Barcelona forward Munir El was blocked by the legs of the form of Espanyol, at La Rosaleda. December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 53 SUR IN ENGLISH SPORT

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expected the answer to be Kovačić. For the opening 45 minutes Zi- dane’s plan worked as the Croa- How the tables have turned! tian rotated between babysitting duties on Sergio Busquets and Li- onel Messi. As the second half started, Zidane appeared to have Ernesto Valverde’s crocked early on and Luis Suárez instructed his players to slow the has taken three months to crank pace down a little. The momen- management has up his engines. tum was lost, Barça scored and sud- shattered the Some are coaches, some are man- denly Kovačić looked like a player agers and Valverde has proven to be who hadn’t started a Liga game domination Real both. He’s coached his team to make since September. Madrid had over the most of what they have and It called for decisive manage- Barcelona last year they boast the best defence in La ment, a clarity of thought, snap de- Liga. He’s managed to squeeze the cisions. “Get Isco on, get Bale on,” best out of a severely limited squad cried the pundits. Nobody was disagreeing with Ger- by using his imagination. An exam- As Zidane considered, his team ard Piqué when he declared: “In the ple of this is replacing Andrés Ini- dithered, Carvajal was dismissed nine years I’ve been here, it’s the esta in all but one of his starts, of- for handball and Barça went two first time I feel inferior to Madrid.” ten replacing him with the least ob- up. He threw on a defender and the This was August when Real Ma- vious player. Bernabéu, for once, questioned his drid added the Spanish Super Cup In contrast Zidane seems to have wisdom. to the enviable collection of tro- lost the edge that has won him so In conclusion, as we take a win- phies won in the year 2017. Barce- many trophies since he took over ter break, Valverde has made far lona were just a sparring partner two years ago. His trademark has more right decisions than wrong over the two rounds of the clash of been selecting on current form and ones and Zidane has uncharacter- the Spanish heavyweights. ability rather than reputation and istically made a few wrong ones. Spin forward four months and Kovacic had a torrid time of it against Messi. :: EFE past achievements. He ditched the I was a little concerned to switch the domestic gap between the two likes of Danilo and James Rodríguez, on Spanish TV this week to see Zi- is so immense, only Zinedine Zi- happened? It’s also down to Zidane losing preferring squad players like Dani dane throwing himself off a Dubai dane claims the title isn’t already For me it all comes down to the sight of what made him so refresh- Carvajal and Casemiro. skyscraper. Surely things aren’t that won. management of Ernesto Valverde. ing when he first sat in the The Clásico wasn’t his finest hour. bad? Barcelona are fourteen points His achievement could be right up Bernabéu dug-out. In fact it was possibly his worst hour As he flew through the air (at- ahead of Real who sit fourth and there with those of Pep Guardiola Valverde has managed against and a half since taking control. The tached to a harness) I’m sure he was nine points above their nearest and Luis Enrique - maybe even the odds. Neymar was sold, his re- question was who would take the seeking clarity of mind to regain challengers Atlético. So what’s greater. placement Ousmane Dembélé was one vacant midfield role? Nobody his previous superhero powers.

Ángel María Villar definitively dismissed as head of Spanish FA

The suspended RFEF Spanish Football Federation not be members of the manage- (RFEF), a post from which he was ment committee,” the laws state. chief is alleged to have suspended for a year following his On 6 April, Villar signed a letter breached regulations arrest in July on allegations of col- that was addressed to all regional lusion, embezzlement and falsify- presidents and it labelled him as a when putting himself ing documents. pre-candidate for the elections for forward for reelection The decision was taken after the the RFEF presidency. The tribunal TAD considered Villar to have jeop- court has found that this act would ardised the upcoming elections for in fact break the law. :: AMADOR GÓMEZ RFEF president by putting pub- The ruling means that acting MADRID. The Tribunal Adminis- licly forward his candidacy for ree- RFEF president, Juan Luis Larrea, trativo del Deporte (TAD), the lection despite being president of also takes over as president of the Spain’s administrative court for the managing committee. “Those managing committee and is sport, last Friday dismissed Ángel who submit their candidacy to be charged with calling new elections María Villar as president of the part of the governing body may before 29 January 2018. Villar will appeal the decision. :: EFE 54 December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 SPORT SUR IN ENGLISH

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 Lawn bowls. Mijas Bowls Club recently hosted its annual Christmas Draw with all members in festive dress. The overall winners were Geoff Hutton, Steve Ward and Val Allard each receiving a chocolate Santa and gift. Val also won best festive dress in her Mother Christmas outfit. :: SUR

 Golf. San Pedro-born golfer Azahara Muñoz has finished 2017 in the top three on the Ladies European Tour, behind compatriot Carlota  Cycling. La Cala de Mijas will host the start line for the Vuelta a Andalucía cycling Ciganda, who finished second, and Brit Georgina Hall - the overall win- race on 14 February 2018, it was announced last week. The starting pistol will be fired ner. Hall took home a total of 368,934 euros in winnings, compared to at 11.15am on Calle Marbella with riders heading in the direction of Las Lagunas, up to Muñoz’s 111,749. Muñoz, however, spent much of the season on the Mijas Pueblo. :: I. GELIBTER North American LGPA Tour. :: AFP

GINS. Despite many members heading home for the festive season, Golf International Nerja Society still managed to get some competitive action in ahead of Christmas. At Añoreta (pictured), the winner overall, with a good score of 33 points, was Bev Legg, just pipping Frank Stockton by one point. :: SUR December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 55 SUR IN ENGLISH CLASSIFIED YOUR CLASSIFIED AD, READ BY MORE THAN 260,000 PEOPLE EVERY WEEK

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THE STARS CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Nº 11275 Aquarius January 21 - February 19 A slow but hopeful start to the year may see you somewhat underwhelmed. Happy things will start to happen soon.

Pisces February 20th – March 20th Some delays are due to others not doing THE WORDPUZZLER what they should. Try not to get frustrated. Build up your confidence by getting organised on paper.

Aries March 21st – April 20th A meeting that seems special to you may throw up all sorts of strange and unknown thoughts.

Taurus April 21st – May 21st In seeking that new experience, travel to somewhere familiar will help. Be yourself and express what you need to. Across Down Gemini May 22nd – June 21st What is it that you have always wanted to try but never allowed the time for? Take what’s buzzing around in your head and use it to start a fun journey. INTERNATIONAL RADIO Cancer June 22nd – July 23rd Some ideas and plans may, right now, Talk Radio Europe Spectrum (105.5 FM, Costa seem impossible. Just be ready to give 105.5 Axarquía Almeria/Mojácar 92.6 FM) them a chance while they are on offer. 91.5 Costa del Sol East 24 hour music and entertainment 91.9 Costa del Sol West Leo 98.7 Gibraltar/Sotogrande Radio Mijas (107.7 FM) July 24th – August 23rd News, interviews, lifestyle, sport and 3 p.m. News, views and music Having fun may, at times, seem BBC World Service. frivolous. Put that aside, it is in this area Radio Sol Almijara (99.1 FM) that success will strike. Global (93.6 and 96.4FM) Nerja radio in English and German and All week round the clock music and night time World Radio Network Virgo entertainment August 24th - September 23rd Heartfmspain (88.5 FM Costa, 96.1 Being with people who are optimistic Radio Radio Network (96 and 98.3 FM inland) Music, entertainment, news and creative is all that you need to get FM). Music 24 hours. your own ball rolling. Lick FM (103.6 FM Marbella) Central FM (98.6 FM, 103.8) Urban music broadcast between Gibraltar Libra All week, classic tracks and today’s music and Calahonda September 24th - October 23rd broadcast to the Costa del Sol Find out what new things are on offer Rtv Puebla (107.7 FM) for you in this New Year. Seek the SUDOKU BY HANZO ACE FM (106.8 FM) Monday evenings, Rock music memories. direction that is good for both your Inland radio, news and music 7 - 9pm. email: heart and your body. DIFÍCIL The Beat fm (106 FM) [email protected] Instructions Complete the 64 7 24 hours, music and entertainment Fb: Radiotelevision Peubla de Cazalla Scorpio square making October 24th – November 22nd sure that every 84 3 5 Some travel gives the chance to meet row of nine up with those on your wavelength. That numbers includes 71 is all you really need, isn’t it? all digits from 1 QUIZ to 9, every 3 Sagittarius column includes QUESTION 1 QUESTION 2 November 23rd – December 21st all digits from 1 to 9 and every 3 129 A thoughtful and hesitant start to this by 3 subsection From where are orange What is the actress New Year is probably due to a lack of includes all digits 52618trees assumed to have Sigourney Weaver’s birth confidence in one area. from 1 to 9 originated? name? 58 9 Capricorn 1. Mexico/Peru 1. Flavia December 22nd – January 20th 543 7 Start trusting your instincts more and 2. Spain/Italy 2. Margaret pay less attention to the ‘doom and 3 3. Iran/Iraq 3. Susan gloom’ merchants! 4. India/China 4. Elizabeth December 29th 2017 to January 4th 2018 63 SUR IN ENGLISH PASTIMES

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the Río Verde, especially the sub- merged vegetation and stalks of A bird in danger of extinction marshland plants it enjoys so much. “Once the breeding season is over, these birds go from one place to an- spotted at the Río Verde estuary other to look for food, but without a fixed route. We don’t know where they come from, because there’s no way we can find out. They may have The crested coot, or red- been in a wetland in Valencia, or knobbed coot, is officially Doñana, or even north Africa,” explains Juan, who believes the bird classified as being a in Marbella is probably the only species which is in critical crested coot in the province at pre- danger of disappearing sent. Two others were spotted a few months ago on the reservoir at Can- altogether celada, in Estepona. His expert eye does not let him :: NIEVES CASTRO down. “There is no way of confus- MARBELLA. In the past few weeks ing a crested coot with a Eurasian the estuary of the Río Verde in Mar- coot,” he says, “because among some bella has been playing host to a new other differences it has two red pro- guest which was not only unex- tuberances on its head, and it’s slim- pected but is also a remarkable sight mer and smaller than the Eurasian in Malaga province: a red-knobbed variety.” coot, also known as a crested coot. The one on the Río Verde is me- This bird is a member of a fam- dium-sized, and about 40 to 45 cen- ily of rallidae in serious danger of Western swamphen, not often timetres long, but Juan Caracuel extinction; they are mainly found The crested coot spotted on the Río Verde recently. :: JUAN CARACUEL seen in this area. :: J. C. says it is difficult to know how old in Ethiopia and there are very few it is. “It doesn’t appear to be a young of them in Spain and Morocco. In The species is officially classified Malaga, was able to photograph this bird, though,” he says. fact, in Andalucía they are nor- as being in Critical Danger of Ex- lovely bird on 7 December, but other The presence of the crested coot mally only seen on the Gua- tinction, which is the highest de- There are believed to be people say they have seen it before is not the only surprise on the Río dalquivir marshes and some la- gree of threat to any species, accord- between 50 and 80 and after that date in the same place. Verde at the moment. A western goons in Cadiz province. ing to the Red Book of Birds in Spain reproducing pairs in the Juan says this is not the first time swamphen has also been spotted The situation of this species is which is produced by the SEO orni- a crested coot has chosen to spend there. very delicate everywhere it inhab- thological society and published by whole of Spain time at the Río Verde estuary in the This bird can be seen all over Spain its, mainly due to the regression of the Ministry of the Environment. winter. The same thing occurred in and, although it is not an endan- the wetlands and the pressure of It is calculated that in the best of 2011 and 2013, and he believes that gered species as it was in the 1950s, hunting, because these birds are cases there are only 50 to 80 repro- the sighting in Marbella is very unit will probably stay for a few weeks, it is unusual to spot them in this re- sometimes confused with their close ducing pairs in this country and the usual indeed. as it did before. This is long enough gion because they do not breed in relative, the Eurasian coot. situation in Africa is no better, so Juan Caracuel, a member of SEO for it to enjoy abundant food from Malaga province.