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News 2 Health & Beauty 50 around the province of Comment 24 Sport 56 Malaga over the next Lifestyle 26 My Home 61 What To Do 43 Classified 63 few days P60 in English Food & Drink 48 Pastimes 70 RAIL COLLISION LEAVES FOUR INJURED Briton wanted after man dies A train on the Seville-Malaga line hit a truck on a level crossing on Tuesday in Fuente de Piedra P2 following punch in Fuengirola
The assailant of a 65-year- old Argentinian man has been identified as a visitor who returned to the UK
Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of a 45-year-old British man in connection with the incident ear- lier in August in which the victim was punched. He fell and hit his head and spent several days in a coma. P3
Tourism chief in Marbella. The Secretary-General of the UNWTO talks about the industry during a private visit to the Costa P6
Zurab Pololikashvili. :: J-L
Bremain in Spain The state of the truck after the accident that occurred on Tuesday afternoon. :: SALVADOR SALAS chairman Sue Wilson leads legal challenge against Theresa May over Brexit P22
Killings show up surge in The Crown comes to film in Torremolinos. The hit series will turn the local drug-gang rivalry on the Costa conference centre into a 1960s airport P28
Two violent deaths Two quiet residential districts of rica gets tougher due to police action. Mijas and Estepona woke up to find In the first attack near Mijas took place within they were at the centre of violent Pueblo, two men of Swedish nation- killings in the last week. Police sus- ality were caught later trying to 48 hours in Mijas pect that they are linked to score- travel to Morocco after holding two setting among drug gangs, forced men and killing one. In the attack and Estepona to fight for territory and supplies as in El Campanario, one man was shot landing drugs on the coast from Af- in cold blood on his doorstep. P4 22222222 August 24th to 30th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH A train from Seville to Malaga hits a lorry on an uncontrolled level crossing near Antequera
of straw from an agricultural area of olive groves and fields. There are no houses in that area, but the road is quite busy because people work on IGNACIO LILLO farms and fields there, explained the mayor of Fuente de Piedra, Francis- [email protected] co Hidalgo, who went to the scene of the accident. For reasons which are One of the occupants of now being investigated, the train hit the lorry was seriously the cab of the lorry, which was com- pletely destroyed. injured but is out of “There was a big crash, a lot of danger, and his noise and then the drivers came passenger and two running out,” said one passenger who had been in the front carria- women who were on the ge of the train. “The lorry was com- train were also hurt pletely split in two.” The passengers had to remain on board the train until 6pm, wai- MALAGA. Residents of Fuente de ting for a bus to take them to their Piedra are calling for uncontrolled le- destination because the track ahead vel crossings to be eradicated after a was completely blocked by the re- train travelling between Seville and mains of the vehicle and is in an Malaga hit a lorry on a crossing of that area difficult to reach by road. “The type between the town and Bobadi- Renfe staff behaved very correc- lla on Tuesday, and injured four peop- tly, they came to see how we le. The train pushed the lorry for about were,” said the passenger. 75 metres before being able to stop. The Renfe railway company says The company which owns the lo- the train left Seville for Malaga at rry is based in Fuente de Piedra, and The train just after the accident, with the remains of the lorry still crushed into the front. :: SALVADOR SALAS 1.04pm. Other services were not one of the occupants of the vehicle, affected as alternative tracks are who was seriously injured and was available in the area. taken by emergency helicopter to the The mayor of Fuente de The emergency services were Clínico hospital in Malaga, lives the- quickly on the scene, including the re. His condition is still serious but Piedra and people who Guardia Civil, Local Police, ambu- he is said to be out of danger. have to use this route want lances and the fire brigade from The other occupant of the lorry better safety measures Antequera. Several specialists from and two passengers on the train, the Adif and Renfe railway com- one of them a pregnant woman, panies were also there. were also injured and needed me- The train apparently After inspecting the damaged dical attention at the scene. train, experts said it must have The train is the medium-distance started to brake and been travelling at about 100 kilo- type which runs on the old track bet- sound its horn for at least metres per hour and started to ween Seville and Malaga, covering one kilometre before sound its horn and brake at least the journey in two and a half hours, hitting the lorry one kilometre before hitting the not the AVE high speed service. It was lorry. Adif has started an investi- carrying 90 passengers at the time of gation and will provide the Guar- the accident. dia Civil and judicial authorities The lorry was on the crossing, with its conclusions. which has no barriers (contrary to a The mayor of Fuente de Piedra statement by Adif at the time) and and several local residents who had was returning from collecting bales The cab of the lorry after the crash. :: SALVADOR SALAS gone to the scene complained August 24th to 30th 2018 3 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS Hunt on for British man who allegedly fatally punched a man in Fuengirola then returned to UK about the lack of visibility for drivers of lorries and tractors at Mario Sauco died after portedly British man explained that that point, and called on Adif to ten days in a coma and Mario had “touched” a 16-year-old remove all the level crossings girl - who the witness took to mean in the municipality or, at least, his family are seeking the assailant’s daughter- in a bar, fit them with barriers. “They answers as to what and that he had followed him to have to create alternative ways happened before the punch him. for traffic so they don’t have to On hearing this explanation, one use level crossings. They should attack in Los Boliches bystander supposedly said “run!, be eliminated completely,” in- run!” ahead of the imminent arri- sisted Francisco Hidalgo. :: JUAN CANO / ÁLVARO FRÍAS val of the police. With regard to the occupants MALAGA. Police in Fuengirola have of the lorry, the most seriously called for help from their UK coun- Incident in a bar with a girl hurt was a 44-year-old man who terparts in the hunt for a 45-year- Investigators found the bar and was rushed to hospital in Mala- old British national who is wanted have questioned those who were ga with a complicated injury to in connection with the death of a there. One further version of events his right arm and a craneo-fa- local resident. is that Mario, who allegedly had cial wound which will need re- Mario Sauco, 65, was fatally in- been drinking that night, had construction surgery, according jured on Saturday, 4 August, after moved his hand over the shoulder to the 112 emergency service. being punched in the head by a sur- of the teenager niece of the bar’s The other three people who prise attacker while on a pedestrian owner, who then asked him to were injured were taken to An- crossing on Calle Víctor de la Serna leave. Reports say that the British tequera hospital. One was the in Los Boliches. He was just 100 me- man wanted by police is a friend of other occupant of the lorry, a tres from arriving home. The victim the bar owner’s brother and took 21-year-old man who suffered was originally from Argentina but Image of the supposed attacker at the scene. :: SUR it upon himself to follow Mario. several injuries but remained had lived for almost 20 years in Spain. Mario’s family only found out conscious. According to witnesses and fam- eyewitnesses and a photo from one tional warrant for the man’s arrest. the next morning that he was in a The other two were on the ily members, the man who hit Mario of their mobile phones to continue The family of Mario Sauco con- coma in hospital in Malaga. “My train: a 35-year-old woman who at close to midnight had been fol- their investigations. tinue looking for explanations as to father was a kind man, with a good is seven months pregnant, who lowing him. Once punched he fell After visits to local shops, bars the shock attack. One witness said heart, that gave us life and loved was suffering from pains in the to the floor and the assailant tried and restaurants, they succeeded in that the alleged attacker stayed at his four grandchildren. We only stomach and was examined to to get him up again. But it wasn’t finding out the name of the alleged the scene for several minutes in want this individual to stand up make sure the baby was unhurt, possible. He died in hospital on 13 attacker and learned that he was a shock at what he had done. “He was for what he has done and not be a and a 21-year-old woman who August after ten days in a coma. Briton who had by then returned to crying and didn’t stop regretting it, coward who fled,” explained suffered a cervical sprain and The attacker fled the scene and his home country. Investigators also saying ‘I think I’ve killed a man’.” Mario’s daughter at the time of his bruising. police had only the description of asked a judge to issue an interna- According to the witness, the re- death. 4 August 24th to 30th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Drug-loaded car crashes in San Britons arrested with 7 tonnes of Pedro after chase from Algeciras hashish as smuggling ring is busted :: M. PÉREZ / C. MÁRQUEZ fied number of bales of drugs were MARBELLA. Police arrested a 21- found inside. Among items seized year-old French national in a The incident began when the were a firearm, nine school playground in San Pedro car escaped police near Algeciras on Monday after an operation to and was later spotted driving vehicles, packing stop a car that had fled along the through Estepona towards San Pe- machines and over A-7 motorway from Algeciras, dro. Officers were called out to 220,000 euros cash some 65 kilometres away. intercept the vehicle at possible The high-end Audi Q7, driven exit points from the A-7 coastal by the arrested man who was the motorway. :: SUR only occupant, had collided mo- On seeing the police in San Pe- MALAGA. Several British nation- ments earlier with a lamppost on dro, the car collided with other als are among those who were held the Las Petunias roundabout at vehicles before finally hitting the recently in Marbella and Estepona the junction with the Ronda road lamppost and the driver fled to- over alleged involvement in large- while trying to avoid a police road- wards the nearby school, eyewit- scale drug trafficking. Police have block set up to stop it. An unspeci- nesses said. been giving more details this week of the group who are accused of bringing hashish into Spain from North Africa via boat for onward dis- tribution across Europe through a carefully planned network. In total eleven people were ar- rested as part of the operation, in- cluding British, Moroccan and Span- ish nationals. As part of the deten- Photo of the seized hashish. :: SUR tions, investigators seized seven tonnes of hashish, 5.4 grammes of year and at the end of May one of were located in San Pedro in a van ecstasy, 220,720 euros in cash, a the suspects was identified inside carrying 35 bales of hashish. firearm, nine vehicles, 25 mobile a vehicle in Estepona. Believing that As the investigation deepened, phones, a GPS tracker, a frequency he may have been carrying drugs, the police identified the nucleus of inhibitor, a note-counting machine, he was followed before spotting the the gang, five British and Irish citi- three precision scales and two vac- police surveillance. During his at- zens including the head of the group. uum packing machines, among tempts to get away several police On arrest, the gang leader was found other items. vehicles were damaged and he was to have 150 bales of hashish in his According to National Police, the detained. Bales of hashish were house and a pistol hidden in a dou- investigation started in March this found in the car. Further suspects ble-bottomed wardrobe, said police. The Audi Q7 after hitting the lampost and pavement. :: SUR August 24th to 30th 2018 5 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS
Two horror ’revenge’ killings in 48 hours shock Costa as police probe growing drug-gang rivalry
Swedish suspects have Mijas. A spade and bindings been held over the Mijas believed to have be used in the Gang who posed attack while the man who Puebla Tranquila attack and murder were found. :: SUR as police to steal shot and killed an El Campanario resident on from traffickers his doorstep is still at large show bold tactics
:: SUR MALAGA. The Costa del Sol has :: SUR been hit in the past week with the MALAGA. Police are blaming latest wave of murder and violent the surge in violent drug crime crime that many are linking to score- on the Costa del Sol so far this settling between increasingly self- year on increased rivalry between confident rival drug gangs. In just 48 gangs and theft between them. hours, two people were killed and Besides news of two shock mur- one seriously injured in two separate ders in the last week, which po- incidents. So far three people are un- lice suspect were linked to organ- der arrest. ised drug smuggling, National The first incident was an attack Police have broken up a group and killing in a residential area of that were posing as Guardia Civil Mijas municipality last Friday night officers in the Campo de Gibral- and the second, a cold-blooded mur- Estepona. A man was shot at his El Campanario home. :: C. M. tar area in order to enter homes der on the El Campanario luxury es- and warehouses of the drug bar- tate near Estepona on Monday. Nine hours later the two alleged at 3.40am reporting several shotsts ons themselves and make off assailants, who hold Swedish na- in the Camino de Cortes next to with drugs stashed there. The Mijas attack and death tionality like the victims, were ar- the golf course. men, all of Spanish nationality, In Mijas, several residents in the rested while trying to board a ferry A man’s body was found at the were found with a range of Puebla Tranquila area, between Mi- to Morocco. Reports said they had scene with three gunshots to his Guardia Civil uniforms and ac- jas Pueblo and Fuengirola, reported fled Mijas in a Porsche, which was head and several more on his body.ody. cessories to carry out their dar- an apparent fight in a property at then abandoned, before taking a taxi Investigators believe the attackercker ing scams. about 7pm on Monday evening. towards the port in Algeciras. had been waiting for the victim to In the first half of May this On arrival, police found a scene return home. The killer was wear- as my oldest son was out [when the year alone there were three vio- of forced detention. Two victims Shock on luxury estate ing a balaclava and left on a bicycle shooting happened], although we lent deaths, two shootings and had been bound, gagged and tor- The second killing to strike on the towards the A-7, where a getaway thought it was partying youngsters two kidnappings on the Costa tured, and had shotgun and stab Costa came early on Monday morn- vehicle was believed to be waiting. making a noise.” It wasn’t until later that are still under investigation. wounds. One man died at the scene ing when a man was gunned down Sources suggested the victim, a Span- that morning that she found out All have been linked to drugs. while the other was taken to hos- on the doorstep of his luxury villa ish national of North African origin, what had happened. She added that Gangs are allegedly fighting pital with wounds before being de- on the El Campanario estate in Este- had links to the drugs trade there. luxury cars with number plates in between themselves more as it tained. Police believe that the at- pona, close to the border with Mar- Local resident in El Campanario, Arabic were frequently seen arriv- is harder to land drugs now from tackers had left them both for dead. bella district. Police received calls Tanya Money said: “I was worried ing at the dead man’s house. Africa due to police activity. 6 August 24th to 30th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH “The holiday rental sector is a business model which can’t be stopped”
Zurab Pololikashvili Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organisation
hope that very soon Airbnb will have its own place in the sector. –In Spain this hasn’t happened yet and one of the controversies here HÉCTOR BARBOTTA is who should do it, the govern- ment, the regional authorities or @barbotta local councils. –I believe the State and the town The UNWTO chief believes halls can come to an agreement over there should be clear rules numbers, taxes and regulations. –Has any country found a formula governing rentals to yet? enable all tourism – We are working with them, to as- products to coexist and be sist and see how the holiday rental sector can be managed. There is a well-managed high demand. –But has any country achieved it? MARBELLA. In the past, he has –Yes, yes. It has been regulated in been Georgia’s ambassador to Spain some countries. and three other countries, but since –Can you give me an example? January this year Zurab Polo- –I don’t want to single out any par- likashvili has been the head of the ticular country, but in Portugal, for World Tourism Organisation example, it has been regulated very (UNWTO). Now aged 41, his CV is clearly. impressive and he speaks seven lan- –In some Spanish destinations, this guages, as we found out when we type of invasive tourism has cre- spoke to him during a private visit Pololikashvili, during his recent visit to the Villa Padierna hotel. :: JOSELE-LANZA ated a type of phobia about tour- he made to the Villa Padierna hotel. ism. Does that worry the UNWTO? ant with feet of clay? Competition –Yes, it worries us when a region –In recent years tourism has been –I believe the low-cost situation is –As well as the low-cost airlines, doesn’t want to receive any more tour- under threat from terrorism and “Training and a question of management. In the there is another factor which has ists. You always have to find a point many destinations have been hit past there have been strikes in com- appeared recently: holiday rental of balance and agreement. We have by attacks. The threat appears to professionalism is very panies which aren’t low-cost, as well. properties. They are creating co- several of those cases, especially in have reduced now. The last attack important and we are There can be strikes anywhere, not existence problems and are also cruise destinations, or places like Ven- was in Barcelona, a year ago. investing in that” just airlines. What is good is that con- competition for hotels. ice, but with good management there –In some countries the number of nectivity has increased a great deal, –Yes, there have been some quite is a way out of that situation. Some visitors dropped by about 40 or 50 in fact it has nearly doubled within strong protests in many places, be- cities have always wanted tourists, per cent after the terrorist attacks, the continents. There is still plenty cause of the effect on the domestic invested in promotion and infrastruc- and they were countries for whom “It worries us when a of space for development, for the population, the culture, the build- ture and now need to find a balance. tourism is the most important part region doesn’t want to number of flights and tourists to in- ings. It needs to be well-managed. There are ways of doing it. Smart cit- of their economy. It is a good thing crease. There are three factors to I believe Airbnb is holding talks with ies and destinations, with the new for the whole world that there have receive more visitors” tourism: connectivity, infrastruc- the authorities in different coun- technology we offer, can manage tour- been none since Barcelona; there tures and service. Education and pro- tries and cities to try to reach agree- ist traffic in towns and cities. We al- were some terrible attacks over sev- fessionalism among staff is very im- ments and draw up rules of busi- ways recommend that new destina- eral years. Our strategy is to take ad- portant. That’s where we want to ness. Holiday rentals have grown a tions invest in promotion, in the im- vantage of tourism to promote peace year tourism in Turkey, Egypt and grow and are investing. We are cre- great deal. This is a product and a age of their brand. The idea is that and improve the relationships be- Tunisia grew and returned to the ating academic centres in every re- business model which cannot be tourism should grow in every season tween countries. Last year the num- 2010 figures, but Spain also received gion because we want this to be a stopped. Our aim is to regulate, to of the year. Our role is to note the ber of tourists all over the world went a record 32 million tourists. There competitive sector. In one or two achieve coexistence. Many coun- good examples and make recommen- up by more than one billion. There was a period during which countries years we will have centres which tries have managed to do this and I dations to the other destinations. was growth of at least three per cent like Egypt and Turkey, which had will help other regions to develop. in every region. The world economy developed their beach tourism, suf- –Does the UNWTO use its own is growing, and that gives us hope fered problems and their tourists funds for these centres? that tourism is going to grow as well. came to Spain instead, but the re- -Yes. In some cases we have partners, When there is growth in the econ- turn of tourists to those countries such as business schools, who want “You have to invent omy, it directly affects our sector. hasn’t affected Spain. This year the to do it with us, or universities. –During those years some south- figures are very positive in those –Does that only apply to emerging something new to attract ern Mediterranean countries were countries and we are very pleased, destinations? affected by terrorism and that had because it is good for their econo- -No, we have done it in Portugal, for a positive repercussion for Span- mies and also for peace. example. There is also demand in tourists all year-round” ish destinations. Now it looks as if –Low-cost airlines have been a sig- Switzerland, and other regions like that tourism was only ‘loaned’ to nificant factor in the rise in tour- Africa, Latin America and China. We us and it is leaving. ism because they have enabled want to set up a model, develop it :: H. B. good connections with European –I didn’t want to mention any spe- more people to travel. Now we see and then copy it with a programme MARBELLA. countries, with direct flights. Mar- cific country, but now you have said that these companies are having and platforms. Some regions live –For years the Costa del Sol has bella and the Costa del Sol have lux- that I will give you an example. Last difficulties. Are we looking at a gi- from tourism and need qualification. been trying without success to at- ury tourism. The weather is fantas- tract year-round tourism. How can tic and I’m sure tourists would come it do that? at all times of year. –I believe there are many opportu- –What help can the UNWTO give nities here. Marbella and the Costa in this case? del Sol have fantastic infrastructure. –If the government is interested It needs to grow with new tourism and asks us, we will collaborate. products, maybe festivals or sales This present visit of mine is pri- periods in the shops. You have to in- vate, but at the FITUR tourism fair vent something to attract tourists we can talk about ways in which at other times of year. There are very we could help. August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 7 8 August 24th to 30th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Torremolinos town hall responds Benalmádena taxi ranks to high demand for public parking fitted with weather canopies Work to cover the passengers from the summer sun. marina rank has been The design of the new cano- A new public car park pies is consistent with the aes- delayed due to that will be built in the thetics of the town and will be structural problems funded by commercial advertis- Los Palacios district of ing space. Torremolinos will have :: TONY BRYANT The taxi rank in the Puerto Ma- room for 1,500 vehicles BENALMÁDENA. Benalmádena rina, one of the most used dur- town hall has installed weather ing the summer months, was also canopies on its taxi ranks in Av- due to have a canopy installed, :: TONY BRYANT enida Juan Luis Peralta, Avenida but structural problems have de- TORREMOLINOS. Torremolinos de la Estación and Benal Beach layed the installation until after town hall has announced plans to Club to protect both drivers and the summer season. build a new 15,000-square-metre public car park in the centre of the town. The open-air facility, which will offer free parking to 1,500 ve- hicles, will be built on a plot of wasteland in the Los Palacios dis- trict of the town. The plot, which is a five-minute The mayor (right) inspects new parking area in Los Palacios. :: SUR walk from the town centre, is cur- rently being cleared to enable mu- new central square and boulevard parking in the town centre. It is nicipal workers to resurface the area. in December. close to the new pedestrianised Torremolinos already has sev- On visiting the site this week, boulevard, which will have infra- eral free parking areas and the new José Ortiz, Mayor of Torremolinos, structure and attractions, and this one is scheduled to be open in time said, “This action is necessary to needs to supported with sufficient for the inauguration of the town’s respond to the high demand for parking areas.” Bernardo Jiménez at one of the taxi ranks in Benalmádena. :: SUR
haurín with his dog to visit them”. Tragic news for family of missing Torremolinos Antonio, who suffered from mental illness, had left his house on 22 January to go for a walk with man as body is found in hills in nearby Alhaurín his dog Smuki when they both dis- appeared. The dog was found a few weeks later, alone and showing signs of malnutrition, by the tun- The clothes match those Up to then the search had been certainty, it’s him,” said the vic- nel in Churriana. Meanwhile, the Antonio Ortega was focussed on a broader area cover- tim’s brother, Cristóbal. man was never located despite the ing Torremolinos, Churriana and “Because of where the body was refocus of the search for him wearing in January when Benalmádena. found, we believe that he fell and afterwards. he set out for a walk with In the end, the worst fears were rolled down 200 metres until he Antonio’s family, friends and his dog, Smuki, and did confirmed. The body was spotted reached the stream. It is what other volunteers had been look- last Saturday morning down a 200- makes most sense...he also had ing for him tirelessly up until this not return, sparking metre deep gully by a Romanian friends in Alhaurín de la Torre. past weekend, working with the massive local searches volunteer who had been helping Maybe he thought of going to Al- emergency services. At the begin- with the searches from the start. ning, more than 65 people joined :: JUAN CANO / ÁLVARO FRÍAS the search for the man and leaflets MALAGA. A body believed to be Difficult terrain with his photo were distributed that of a man who went missing Due to the terrain in the place In March, there was some widely in the area. in Torremolinos in January has where the remains were found, it hope when his distressed been found in the mountains be- was impossible for the police to dog was found wandering Pleas over social media hind Alhaurín de la Torre. reach the body and it had to be re- In addition, his mother had posted The news that Antonio Ortega covered from the ravine by a group by the Churriana A-7 a video on social media asking the Urbano, 32, is dead came as a dev- Antonio Ortega Urbano. :: SUR of experts from the Guardia Civil’s motorway tunnel public for help in locating her son astating blow to friends and fam- mountain rescue team , with the who needed daily medication for ily who had been leading continu- some hope when the distressed help of a helicopter sent from his mental illness. ous searches for him in Torremo- dog was found wandering near the Granada. Over the months, the frequency linos and the surrounding area A-7 motorway tunnel in Churri- Although the body was in a poor of the searches and the number of since he went out to walk the fam- ana, leading the searchers to focus state, it was possible for family to people involved in it had fallen. ily dog without his keys or identi- on the hills towards Alhaurín de identify the clothing he was wear- But the family, who live near Av- fication seven months ago. la Torre, an area Antonio knew and ing when he went missing. “It has enida del Lido in Torremolinos, had Back in February, there was loved. his trainers, his shirt...with 99.9% never lost hope. August 24th to 30th 2018 9 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS
Marbella puts German man rescued from a Mijas cave finishing touches to plan for tender after being trapped for almost two days to restore town’s bullring The 23-year-old was on area, on the hillside between Mi- holiday and his jas Pueblo and Fuengirola, and where the missing person was last :: NIEVES CASTRO roommate raised the seen. MARBELLA. The bullring in alarm when he went According to the Guardia Civil, central Marbella, (one of the missing in the Rancho de officers helped by volunteers car- two disused ones in the resort, ried out various checks of lanes the other being in Nueva Anda- la Paz area and stream beds during the day and lucía), looks set to get a new stopping the search at nightfall. lease of life with a one-million- :: SUR The next day the exploration was euro restoration and rebuilding MALAGA. Guardia Civil officers centred on a ravine near to the farm project. However it remains to rescued a 23-year-old man of Ger- where the search started and where be seen if bullfights will return man nationality on Tuesday, al- there are many caves. Some are hard or if it will just be used for most two days after he disappeared to access, and the German man had shows. in Mijas while on holiday. The of- told friends that he wanted to visit The council is finishing plans ficers found him in a cave which and photograph them. to put out to tender the work was difficult to get out of and In one of those caves the offi- to bring the 9,000-capacity where he had been trapped with- cers heard the groans of a person venue up to date. It has serious out food or drink. three metres down on the next deficiencies in crowd safety, fire On Monday afternoon, 20 level. The man had apparently prevention and mobility access. August, a woman reported that her fallen there through a small open- The previous PSOE mayor roommate had been missing since ing in the ground. withdrew the operating licence Sunday morning. The tourist had been over 36 from the company organising A police missing persons opera- hours in the hole. Disoriented and bullfights there and announced tion was begun, with the search weak with hunger, police said he it was banning fights from focused on the Rancho de la Paz had only minor injuries. The hole which the holidaymaker fell into in the cave. :: GUARDIA CIVIL Marbella.
Lifeguards save HERE AND THERE Rubbish dispute no bathers who ignored nearer to a settlement
FUENGIROLA red flag on Mijas beach :: SUR. Fuengirola’s refuse strike ended last Sunday as planned without any sign of the ongoing A man and a woman had shore. “Although she was in the dispute being settled. Workers to be rescued after going Fuengirola zone, we immediately of operators Urbaser are asking radioed that we would intervene,” for better conditions and pay, into the sea despite a red said Ricardo. saying the company has gone flag warning They also asked for the rescue jet back on its word. Up to 65 per ski to come. At the same time, they cent service levels were main- :: IVÁN GELIBTER noticed a group of surfers trying to tained during the action. MIJAS. Ricardo Borrego and Álvaro attract their attention. “Thanks to Morales, both lifeguards on beaches them we spotted another man with Repairs start to ruins in Mijas, are only 23 years old. How- clear signs of exhaustion who could ever, they can now say with legiti- not get himself out of the water.” of Roman baths mate pride that they have saved the The man had dived into the sea Álvaro and Ricardo point to where the incident happened. :: I.GELIBTER lives of two people. to help the woman, who was a re- FUENGIROLA The sea was rough and there was lation. “The problem is that most :: I. G. Work has started to re- a strong marine current. However, of the time people don’t know that store the wall on Roman ruins Álvaro and Ricardo did not hesitate ,when there is marine current, it is Man found dead on firmed. The ambulance service in the Torreblanca area of Fuen- in diving into the water at El Ejido better not to swim against it, but beach in received a call at 3.15pm on girola. The ruins of the bath- beach, on the border with Fuengi- to do it laterally to then reach the Tuesday by someone who re- house, known as the Termas de rola, on Monday, to save the lives shore,” they said. Benalmádena ported that they had lost sight of Torreblanca, were at the centre of two bathers who had got into The lifeguards’ quick work helped a swimmer. The emergency of controversy earlier this year difficulties. the woman to breathe normally The death of a man aged 50 at services arrived at the scene and when it was discovered that the Both lifeguards were standing again after she had swallowed wa- the Fuente de la Salud beach in the man was located but noth- roots from a bougainvillea had on the shore when they saw a ter. The man was treated for a panic Benalmádena has been con- ing could be done to save his life. caused a wall to fall down. woman with problems reaching the attack. 10 August 24th to 30th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH
shut down. Marbella gets tougher on electric scooter The town hall said that these types of business, even when they operate from hotels, which is the rentals to tourists amid safety fears case of the firm affected, need a li- cence if they rent to the general public and not just hotel guests. One company of the 12 Public alarm inspected has been Councillor José Eduardo Díaz said that general action was being taken closed down for by the town hall against the com- operating without a panies “due to pubic alarm over licence on the seafront the abusive or inappropriate use of this type of vehicles”, although in Puerto Banús recent inspections were specifi- cally about checking the operat- :: NIEVES CASTRO ing licence he stressed. MARBELLA. Police in Marbella Referring to the closed Banús have sealed off the office of a lo- firm, he added: “We don’t like do- cal company that rented out two- ing it, but seeing that the type of wheeled personal-mobility devices apparatus rented out put traffic in to tourists. The move comes against the area at risk as well as some un- a background of a surge in usage der-age users of the vehicles, we of the devices, such as electric have decided to act. What’s more, scooters and skateboards, in tour- there have been many complaints ist sites along the coast by both from local residents and visitors and locals, as well as in- businesses.” creasing complaints about obstruc- Marbella’s new general bylaws tion on pavements or dangerous against anti-social behaviour, driving. which will finally be approved in This transport sector suffers the next full council session, also from a legal vacuum. Users and op- A growing craze for electric scootering- tourists on Marbella’s paseo marítimo last week. :: JOSLE-LANZA have a section on these so-called erators have been complaining for powered transporters. some time that current Spanish Seafront focus could travel through. At the same Marbella and Puerto Banús, were But council sources have sug- law is not clear if they should be In the absence of clear national or time it conducted a review of the inspected. Two failed the inspec- gested that they may seek to ex- in cycle lanes, on the pavement or regional rules, at the start of the operating licences of the firms run- tion of operating licences and one tend the controls even further if on the road, where other users fre- summer Marbella council decided ning rentals and tours using them. of these, in Puerto Banús, did not the problem does not decrease or quently criticise them for causing to define the areas these type of Twelve companies, all located take steps to solve the problem, if more national or regional legis- a supposed nuisance. two-wheeled electric vehicles on or near the seafront in central say officials. As a result, it has been lation isn’t forthcoming.
José Eduardo Díaz, councillor re- Councillors have illegal street sponsible for public highways in Marbella explained: “We will be vendors in their sights appealing for the public’s help in not buying these products, which destroy many jobs when they are :: CRISTINA MORILLA workers last week disposed of 6,000 sold.” MARBELLA. The council in Mar- items seized in recent police checks. Last week Díaz joined the head bella is about to clamp down fur- Local shop owners complain that of the town hall’s Local Police to ther on illegal street vendors in busy the competition is unfair and threat- supervise the removal of recently tourist areas of the resort. ens their own livelihoods. seized items. A plan is due to be voted on in The new initiative will have three Head of the Local Police, Javier September’s full council meeting parts; a public awareness campaign Martín, explained that in the last to try to put a stop to the influx of explaining that street selling is il- few months around 100 people have people selling fake branded goods legal; increased checks and warn- been stopped or arrested while il- and accessories on sheets spread out ings in the areas with the highest legally selling on the street. So far on pavements to attract passersby. concentration of sellers; and this year 10,000 items have been The move comes after council stronger penalties for those caught. seized. Council workers loading the lorry with the seized goods. :: J-LANZA August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 11 12 August 24th to 30th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH
The situation still shows no sign of improving and the most recent Toxins halt catches of some clam types tests by the Junta de Andalucía show that toxins have increased in some areas. and shellfish industry stands to lose 1m The affected workers have said that they do not want their issue to become a legal battle, however, since the Junta hasn’t come up The crisis in the shellfish with a financial plan to compen- industry could see 400 sate them, many are considering organising protests on the beaches fishermen mobilise in and in front of regional govern- protest at what they ment offices and the regional par- claim is the inconclusive liament in Seville. The shellfish industry has seen response from the Junta a rapid rise in importance in recent de Andalucía years due to the high demand for local produce in today’s market, :: A. PELÁEZ / A. GÓMEZ which brings a substantial reve- MALAGA. More than a million nue to coastal Andalucía. euros worth of profits have already slipped through the nets of des- Other types are safe to eat perate shellfish fishermen in the Only certain types of clams and coastal communities of Malaga, murex shells have been affected Huelva and Cadiz, because of high and these have already been levels of toxins found in certain banned and haven’t been on sale type of clams and murex shells. in local fish markets for several These toxins, which are pro- weeks. duced naturally by the mollusks, DSP and PSP are two types of mean the affected species cannot toxins generated by the algae that be caught since they could be affected shellfish consume to sur- harmful to health. In the past, this vive. The toxins are not dangerous has never stopped fishermen from The ban on catching some types of clams has left 400 local fishermen without a source of income. :: A.P. for the clams but they can cause finding other parts of the coast severe illness in humans that in- where catching them is safe. loss of earnings. In Malaga prov- had been asked to help with sub- than it was three weeks ago. We cludes diarrhea, nausea and, in However, the current abundance ince it is estimated that 400 peo- sidies for those affected, the fish- are waiting for them to get in touch more severe cases, paralysis. Ex- of harmful toxins in these types ple are affected in the fishing in- ermen argue that nobody from the with us, because the toxins have perts say the toxin production is of mollusks has resulted in a halt dustry at this peak time of year. regional fishing directorate has totally ruined our summer,” ex- not connected to pollution by hu- to catches in all areas. In some ar- Despite the Junta de Andalucía met with them in more than a plained the president of the local mans of the water. eas, the ban has already lasted for regional government’s local rep- month. fishing community on the Costa Toxin’s levels are constantly more than a month, causing a big resentatives saying that the EU “The situation is much worse del Sol, Miguel Ángel Carmona. monitored to protect public health. August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 13 14 August 24th to 30th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH
STRONG TURNOUT FOR SAN PEDRO’S ANNUAL SWIMMING RACE
Some 150 swimmers headed into the sea to take part in San Pedro Alcántara’s annual open water swimming race last Sunday morning. There were two races held at the event, one covering a 400- metre course and one a 2,000-metre course. The ra- ces were organised by San Pedro’s swimming club and were open to everyone. The The current health centre. :: J-L contest was held on the town’s main La Salida beach San Pedro’s with the support of San Pe- doctors surgery :: JOSELE-LANZA dro’s district town hall. gets ready to move to temporary site Bomb squad called in after Civil War shell during works is found on Marbella building site :: MÓNICA PÉREZ MARBELLA. The doctors sur- geries at San Pedro health cen- tre will shortly be moving to a After the workers who temporary site where they will found the old missile stay for around two years. The site is about 100 metres called the police, experts from the existing building, were brought in from which is due to be rebuilt as part Malaga to carry out a of a 4.6-million-euro investment by the regional health service. controlled explosion To allow the building work to start, Marbella council has :: HÉCTOR BARBOTTA ceded land nearby for portacab- MARBELLA. Bomb disposal ex- ins and a concrete base will perts carried out a controlled ex- be laid first before the move. plosion on San Pedro fairground For the moment the emer- last Friday after a missile from the gency services at the health cen- Spanish Civil War was found on a tre will stay operational at the construction site in Guadalmina, existing site, but they too will west of Marbella. move to the temporary location The alarm was raised at around once the building work at the 10.30am and the National Police new centre is more advanced. called in the TEDAX bomb squad The shell (right) was disposed of on San Pedro fairground. :: JORGE REY / SALVADOR RODRÍGUEZ The new centre, once com- unit from Malaga to dispose of the pleted on the existing building’s howitzer shell, which is thought The police activated the emer- caution. Roads in the immediate where specialists carried out a con- site, will cover 3,441 square me- to have been there since the area gency protocol which meant that area were closed to traffic. trolled explosion at around 2.30pm tres and house orthodontistry, was shelled by warships during the the fire brigade and ambulance The artefact was moved to the after the area had been cordoned mental health and physiother- conflict. services were brought in as a pre- fairground in San Pedro Alcántara, off for safety. apy services for the first time. August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 15 16 August 24th to 30th 2018 NEWS GIBRALTAR SUR IN ENGLISH
Cardboard boat race raises more IN BRIEF money for charity than ever before
This fun event, which is now in its tenth year, raised over seven thousand pounds which will be donated to two worthy causes Gibraltar complies with international obligations. :: SUR
:: DEBBIE BARTLETT European Commission has stressed that Gibraltar’s finan- GIBRALTAR. This year’s cardboard cial services are not in any way boat race, which took place as usual supports Gibraltar on “harmful” to the tax authorities of in Ocean Village, has broken all re- tax transparency other member states. The Gibral- cords in terms of takings with a tar government responded with a massive £7,757.74 which will be GIBRALTAR statement saying it is “delighted” donated equally to the Gibraltar :: D.B. In answer to a question raised with the clear agreement that “ we Cardiac Association and the GBC by ALDE member Maite Pagazaur- comply with our international ob- Open Day Appeal. tundúa Ruiz about Gibraltar taxa- ligations” and “meet highest inter- The event, which is great fun for tion, the European Commission national standards”. those taking part and spectators alike, is organised every year by the HM Customs join Spain Gibraltar Fair takes RAOB and is one of the most popu- Some very impressive entries for the Cardboard Boat Race. :: RAOB lar in the summer . David Gibbins, in anti-drug operation place this week the event organiser, was quite over- but by no means least, the thou- small crew of volunteers from the whelmed by this year’s success. sands who turned out on the day William Tilley Lodge, friends and GIBRALTAR GIBRALTAR “We would sincerely like to to watch the days fun,” she said in family plus some of the local Air :: D.B. Gibraltar Customs officers :: D.B. The fair runs from Friday 24 thank the team at Ocean Village a statement issued this week. Cadets who helped out on the day have assisted an international anti- August to Saturday 1 September for their hard work on this, the 10th “With 28 boats in total on the and made it such an efficiently and drug trafficking operation which and during that time Queensway anniversary of the race being held day, this was by far the biggest boat safely organised event.” has resulted in over 300 kilos of will be closed to traffic between- here, also our fabulous sponsors, race ever and we anticipate it will In partnership with Ocean Vil- cocaine being seized from a Gi- Reclamation Road and Regal House the spectacular 501st Legion, all of only get bigger year-on-year, so we lage Marina, the cardboard boat race braltar-registered yacht this week. from 6.30pm to 2am. the local businesses who donated encourage all those thinking of par- is sponsored by U-Mee & Kindred Five people have been arrested; The night bus service in Gibral- so generously to the raffle and race ticipating next year to start prepar- group, along with Gedime Motors, none of them are Gibraltarian. The tar will run from 9pm to 2am every prizes, every single team who en- ing early - preparation is the key to Ibex Insurance, SCSI and Saccone investigation continues. night during the fair. tered their wonderful boats and last success! I would like to thank the & Speed. August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 17 18 August 24th to 30th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH
Atencia explained that although HERE AND THERE a theatre has been a priority for dif- Torre del Mar councillors ferent political parties for a number Tests on waste water of years, the construction has never got off the ground. station to start in 2019 consider new site for theatre The alternative site currently be- ing studied is next to Torre del Mar’s NERJA indoor swimming pool, near the To- :: E. C. During a visit to Nerja to millar neighbourhood and the Axar- see the progress of work to the The cultural centre has quía hospital. town’s waste water station been in the pipeline for A computer-generated image of Malaga’s PSOE MP Miguel Ángel the centre shows plans for a 4,450- Heredia said that the plant should some years and promised square -metre building, complete be ready to go into test phase dur- by different political with an auditorium with 527 seats, ing the first quarter of 2019. Af- parties but has never exhibition space, four floors and room ter the project was reinitiated in for a car park. Atencia told SUR that February this year, work has fo- got off the ground his party has already set aside 3.3 mil- cused on the main pumping sta- lion euros for the project, which tion at Burriana beach. Work is :: EUGENIO CABEZAS would need a budget of 9.5 million currently standing at 77 per cent TORRE DEL MAR. Torre del Mar’s euros in total. complete. long-awaited theatre has hit another setback after plans were unveiled Scandalous waste of money last month to build 2,800 homes on Vélez-Málaga town hall opposition Smoke-free zones land previously earmarked for the spokesperson, Francisco Delgado cultural centre. (PP), hit back at Atencia’s plans say- on Torrox beaches ing that his party was “very critical” Plans for homes of a “scandalous waste of money and TORROX COSTA Speaking to SUR earlier this week, harebrained idea”. He claimed that :: E. C. As of Tuesday, three sec- councillor for Torre del Mar, Jesús Pé- his PP party had suggested building tions of beaches in Torrox Costa rez Atencia, (GIPMTM) said that his an auditorium next to the old Azu- are smoke-free zones. The town office would “wait until the end of Image of planned theatre by town hall architect, Rubén Heredia. :: SUR carera (sugar cane factory) to the east hall has implemented the idea this year” to see how plans for the of the town, but that the “GIPMTM on three 100-metre sections on homes on the land to the west of the would develop, before deciding has been “promised to residents by doesn’t think that is enough and they Ferrara, El Morche and El Peñon- town, on both sides of the Río Vélez, whether to go ahead with a new lo- different political parties for many prefer to spend 9.5 million euros” on cillo beaches. While mayor of Tor- otherwise known as SUPT-T-12, cation for the theatre, which he said years.” a completely new building. rox, Óscar Medina, said that the idea was to “promote healthy habits” and “show a commitment to the fight against tobacco”, he confirmed that no one will be Rincón to ask Junta for fined for smoking in those areas.
438,000 euros for 368 applications for pedestrianisation project three new police posts RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA :: E. C. Rincón de la Victoria Lo- :: EUGENIO CABEZAS this project is to encourage “tradi- cal Police force has received 368 RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA. Rincón tional commerce” in the town. applications from prospective can- de la Victoria councillors agreed dur- According to town hall sources, didates hoping to be offered one ing a plenary session last Monday the money from the Junta de Anda- of three posts currently being ad- that they would ask the regional lucía would top up European Union vertised. The next phase of the se- government, the Junta de Andalucía, Regional Development funding lection process, which includes a for 438,000 euros towards pedes- (ERDF) already received by Rincón theory test, will take place on 3 trianising three roads in the town de la Victoria last year. September. Hopefuls will also face centre. President of the town’s trade and a panel of existing officers made Frigiliana, Ronda and Carril de commerce association (ACERV), José up of members of the Rincón de Domínguez streets make up a ma- Antonio Villodres, said that the town la Victoria, Vélez-Málaga and jor part of the shopping area of had been waiting for “many years” Malaga Local Police forces. Rincón de la Victoria and the aim of for this kind of initiative. Rincón de la Victoria town centre. :: SUR August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 19 20 August 24th to 30th 2018 NEWS BUSINESS AND FINANCE SUR IN ENGLISH
THE EURO ZONE MARK NAYLER LET’S TALK
udging by the reception pendence is, essentially, the he received on a visit to same as his predecessor’s and Fe- Barcelona last Friday, lipe’s. He is committed to the J the Spanish king is now unity of Spain and (therefore) the most reviled public figure opposed to the secessionist pro- amongst Catalan separatists - a ject. position previously occupied by Sánchez is such a smooth op- Mariano Rajoy. Felipe VI was in erator that this fact is not yet the Catalonian capital to attend widely known. One of his first a memorial service for the 16 acts as prime minister was to ar- people killed in a terrorist attack range a meeting with Catalan The court was put up alongside La Cala de Mijas village centre by the market ground. :: NITO SALAS on Las Ramblas last August; he president Quim Torra; after said paid his respects under a huge get-together, both men en- banner reading (in English), thused that they had shared La Cala businesses see sales ‘soar “The Spanish king is not wel- their respective “visions of Cata- come in the Catalan countries.” lonia” with each other. Since Another banner read: “Free po- then, Sánchez’s favourite word by 20%’ during World Padel Tour litical prisoners. Without them when talking about the Catalan this ceremony is a scam.” problem has been “dialogue”. Felipe VI’s presence at the “We will always offer dialogue”, memorial service was bound to the PSOE leader said earlier this More than 15,000 people event, held from 6-12 August, of their venues. Firms said they added outrage secessionists. At the month, “but with the constitu- attended the Cervezas which almost 60 per cent were from 20 per cent to their normal sales be- height of Catalan chaos last Oc- tion in hand”. outside the area, they said. Com- cause of the event. tober - when the region’s former A killer caveat, that. Because Victoria Mijas Open in pared to the last time the event was Local business owner, Isabel Ruiz, president, Carles Puigdemont, as far as Sánchez is concerned, this popular racquet held in the municipality, last year said that the location of the court held an independence referen- the dialogue can only go so far, sport and firms hired in Mijas Pueblo, visitor numbers and parking layout had helped gen- dum deemed illegal by Spain’s and the end-point comes long were up 67 per cent. erate more traffic to the nearby res- highest court - the king gave a before the prospect of Catalan extra staff to cope The La Cala event had been ad- taurants. Director of the Gran Ho- speech in which he pledged to independence is reached. All he’s vertised as part of a coordinated cam- tel Costa del Sol, Francisco Díaz, preserve the unity of Spain. He done so far is hint at the possibil- :: IVÁN GELIBTER paign with bars and restaurant us- added that he had had to take on thus aligned himself with Ra- ity of handing Catalonia even MIJAS. Owners of shops, bars and ing videos of their staff promoting extra staff to cope with the demand. joy’s “zero tolerance” policy to- more independence from central restaurants in La Cala de Mijas are wards the secessionists. In doing government than it already has - calling for the World Padel Tour to so, Felipe VI became even more a move that would justifiably in- be staged in their village again next hated than he already was furiate most Spaniards. year. The most important world tour- This week’s Vuelta said at the launch of the compe- amongst pro-independence, More tellingly, Sánchez has nament series in this locally very cycling tour is tition earlier this year that he anti-monarchy Catalans. No refused to release the Catalan popular racquet sport held one if its was confident that the financial wonder, then, that some of this separatists who are still in cus- stages in La Cala earlier this month, expected to boost impact this year would be more cohort thought it a joke in ex- tody for their role in engineer- providing an unexpected boost to local economy than the 1.5 million euros the tremely bad taste that the king ing last October’s referendum; the local economy, even in the nor- event’s visit moved in the area showed up in Barcelona last indeed, he won’t even call them mally high-turnover month of in 2015. Then too, early stages of week. “political prisoners”. As he re- August. The Vuelta a España cycling tour the race crossed the province. But what of Spain’s new So- cently reminded everybody, Mijas’s mayor, Juan Carlos Mal- which begins in Malaga on Sat- “The [real] impact is incalcula- cialist prime minister Pedro Sán- he’ll always have the constitu- donado, and local councillor for Sport, urday and covers much of the ble,” said Bendodo in May. “How chez, who stood next to the king tion “in hand” when dealing Nuria Rodríguez, were in La Cala last province in its first stages, prom- much is a minute of global tele- during the memorial service? with Catalonia - presumably so Friday to assess the impact with lo- ises to be another moneymaker vision exposure worth? Then His presence in Barcelona was he can hit Torra over the head cal firms. for the area. The head of the pro- add to that spending in restau- quietly tolerated, but the PSOE with it if their dialogue reaches More than 15,000 people attended vincial authority, Elías Bendodo, rants and hotels.” leader’s stance on Catalan inde- an impasse. the Cervezas-Victoria-sponsored August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 21 22 August 24th to 30th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH
Bremain in Spain Chair is lead claimaint in a legal Superdry co- founder donates challenge against Theresa May over Brexit £1m to People’s Vote campaign from France, who represents Fair Deal Forum and intervened success- fully in the earlier Gina Miller case. :: J. RHODES The government has been given MALAGA Cofounder of inter- JENNIE RHODES until 31 August to respond to the national clothing brand, Super- claim, after which the case will be dry, and multimillionaire, Jul- [email protected] heard in court. The claimants ex- ian Dunkerton, announced last pect that the case will be appealed week that he would donate one Pro-remain groups want by whichever side the initial hear- million pounds to the People’s the courts to decide that ing rules against and go directly to Vote campaign. the Supreme Court, which is what Dunkerton, 53, said that if the Leave campaign happened when anti-Brexit activ- Brexit had happened 20 years illegally overspent during ist, Gina Miller, took the govern- ago, “Superdry would never have the referendum and ment to court last year over the ref- had the success that it has had”. erendum in a high-profile case. He added that he was making Article 50 should be void While Wilson explained to SUR the donation because he saw a in English that the police investiga- “genuine chance to turn Brexit MALAGA. Sue Wilson, Chair of Bre- tion is completely separate from around”. main in Spain, is lead claimant of a this challenge, she said that if the The donation will be used to group of British citizens living in investigation concludes that there fund a survey of people’s atti- EU countries which has issued a was illegal activity on the part of tudes towards having a final say court challenge against UK Prime the Leave campaign it will “help” on the Brexit deal ahead of the Minister Theresa May over Brexit. their case “enormously”. planned 29 March 2019 leave The claim argues that the illegal The Bremain in Spain Chair ad- date. conduct of Leave organisations dur- mits that “time is of the essence” The People’s Vote campaign ing the 2016 referendum campaign, given that the current date for the seeks to ensure that the govern- which is currently the subject of a Bremain in Spain Chair, Sue Wilson, outside the Supreme Court. :: SUR UK to leave the EU is 29 March 2019. ment’s Brexit deal is put before police investigation for exceeding However, she says she remains hope- the country in a public vote so legal spending limits according to lenge is that the triggering of Arti- nevertheless decided to act is not ful that given the divisions between that they have the final say on the UK Electoral Commission, cle 50 was not in line with ‘consti- subject to the same scrutiny,” Wil- the Conservative and Labour parties the UK’s relationship with the should nullify the prime minister’s tutional requirements’. Had it been son explained to SUR in English on and the lack of a deal after more than EU. Organisations such as Bre- decision to notify the EU of the UK’s a binding referendum, the result Tuesday. two years of negotiations, as well as main in Spain form part of The intention to withdraw from the bloc would be declared null and void. It Other claimants are Elinore Gray- this challenge and the police inves- People’s Vote and Sue Wilson, under Article 50. cannot be right that a non-binding son from France, Carole-Anne Rich- tigation, that Brexit “may not hap- Chair of Bremain in Spain, is on “The premise for the legal chal- referendum on which politicians ards from Italy and John Shaw, also pen” as expected at the moment. the steering committee. August 24th to 30th 2018 23 SUR IN ENGLISH SPAIN NEWS
Government “It was a real storm of excrement, edges closer to removing General blood, quicklime and acid” Franco’s remains from tomb Seven police were injured in a violent coordinated :: SUR MADRID. The Spanish cabinet assault on Spain’s border is due to approve today (24 fence in Ceuta, north August) an express change in the Africa, that saw 116 illegal law to smooth the way for the re- mains of General Franco to be ex- immigrants enter humed from his ceremonial tomb in the mountains above Madrid. :: MELCHOR SAÍZ-PARDO The new PSOE government has MADRID. Spain’s land border with controversially promised to re- Morocco, around the city of Ceuta bury the dictator and turn the Val- on the North African coast, saw one ley of the Fallen monumental of the biggest recent illegal entries complex into an interpretation by migrants by land on Wednesday. centre for the Civil War. The law Some 300 mostly sub-Saharan Af- change will simplify the country’s ricans tried to cross into the terri- historical memory legislation to tory during a coordinated attack on make it easier to carry out. border guards, with 116 succeeding. However the opposition PP and According to eyewitnesses and centrist Ciudadanos have criti- border security forces, shortly after Immigrants celebrate entering Spain on Wednesday via the land frontier around Ceuta. :: EFE cised the move, saying express Moroccan guards relaxed their pa- law changes aren’t meant for this trols for prayers on what was a Mus- man blood. Guards on the Moroccan The union for the Guardia Civil, type of initiative and they may lim festival day in both Morocco and side were also injured. Guardia Civil officers responsible for patrolling the border, not support an eventual parlia- Ceuta itself, the organised action be- The 116 who crossed into Spain have called for police to get more re- mentary vote on the subject. gan. Wirecutters were used to open were taken to the city’s immigrant have asked to be given sources, including shields, and to be holes in the triple fence and officers reception centre, but were deported shields and to be allowed allowed to use riot equipment. The on the Spanish side were subjected on Thursday. The centre is still strug- to use riot equipment government commended the guards’ Woman held for to bombardments of stones, bags of gling to cope with the biggest illegal action on Wednesday and said it was quicklime, bags of car battery acid, entry so far this year, on 26 July, when working to solve the problem with killing fourth balls of human faeces and jars of hu- 602 immigrants crossed. African countries. husband in car park amid suspected KING ATTENDS disabilty fraud TERROR ATTACK :: SUR ANNIVERSARY ALICANTE. A supposedly dis- EVENT abled and recently married mur- der suspect is being nicknamed ‘The Black Widow’ by Spanish King Felipe and Queen Letizia media after being caught alleg- were in Barcelona last Friday edly carrying out the macabre, morning for the short memo- yet bizarre murder of her new, rial event for the victims of fourth husband in an Alicante the terrorist attacks in Catalo- beachside car park this week. nia in August 2017. After the An off-duty police officer spot- ceremony, in the central Plaza ted two people wearing gloves de Catalunya, they were joined stabbing a man with a screw- by national and regional lead- driver. By the time she reached ers, including the Prime Minis- the scene to stop the attack it was ter, in greeting victims’ fami- too late to save the 69-year-old lies and others affected. man. There was no significant dis- The supposed assailants are the ruption from Catalan separa- dead man’s wheelchair-bound tists as had been feared. In wife (45) and her male “carer” Cambrils, a seaside resort, and (58). Investigators are perplexed Barcelona’s La Rambla 16 peo- as to motive and why the woman ple died last year. :: EP was able to stand away from the wheelchair to carry out the attack. 24 August 24th to 30th 2018 COMMENT SUR IN ENGLISH
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Inconsistent music rules ou can feel the joy as nation. The unnerving silence is into the middle distance and soon as you step through punctuated only by the odd sigh launches into a short speech which We have enjoyed living in Spain It has become a problem in the the door. It shines until, after what seems like about includes so many technical terms for 15 years, but still find some last couple of years, every Friday Y brightly from the shelves six weeks, Enrique exhales at that I might as well be listening to aspects of life here confusing. I night from May to October there amid the organised chaos that is length and looks me directly in a Vietnamese fly fishing enthusi- would be grateful if someone is ‘music’ which gets louder and the workshop of my good friend the eye. ast. It doesn’t matter - just the look could explain the rules govern- louder after 11 pm. The local po- Enrique, luthier extraordinaire. “You might want to take a seat.” on his face is enough to lift the most ing music from bars, chiringui- lice told me two weeks ago that We’ve known each other for No, only joking, what he actu- faltering of spirits. tos and restaurants. music is supposed to stop at 11pm. more than twenty years, Enrique ally says is that everything’s in rea- We play a few Paul Simon songs We live near the Puerto de Du- Last Friday it didn’t stop until and I, and when I was playing three sonable nick considering I haven’t together and I ask him for the bill. quesa, a marina with many bars 1.30am and last night Saturday, or four concerts a week, I’d take my paid him a visit since 1872. “Nada.” and restaurants as you would ex- the police informed me that the battered old guitar in for a regular When I collect the guitar a week “No - that’s the work of a crafts- pect. A few weeks ago the bars chiringuito owner had permis- service every ten or twelve months later, he’s worked wonders - it looks, man, Enrique. It’s worth a lot of were told all music had to stop sion from the Ayuntamiento for or so. Last week, I finally got round plays and sounds extraordinary. money.” by 10pm, then a few days later music until 2 am. to knocking on Enrique’s door af- Normally, I really don’t like “Nada.” no music at all then another week OK let him have music for a ter a three year hiatus, standing talking about guitars - largely be- Eventually I leave a paltry 50 passes and music is allowed again. special function but are there any there like an embarrassed teenager cause I’m not really that inter- euro note on his worktop as a ges- Who makes these arbitrary rules governing the decibels? who hasn’t been to the dentist in ested in them. With Enrique it’s ture, turn to pick up my belongings decisions? People could hear it over the far too long. different; he’s so passionate about and bid him farewell. I can’t wait Compare this to our situation; other side of the A7 and a mile “Hi, Enrique - I’ve, er , brought the subject that you can’t help to get home to play the guitar. we live in a quiet urbanisation up the hill. We have families on my guitar.” but be swept along on his wild Back in my living room, I open by the beach, next to the the urbanisation who deliber- He smiles and rubs his chin. tide of enthusiasm. the case and I’m immediately struck Aparthotel Don Juan, but still a ately, like us, did not buy or rent “Hmmm - come in then, let’s take “See that fret? I had to bevel it by two things: the renewed beauty residential area, not a tourist hot- near bars etc to avoid the noise a look.” with this.” He plucks a beautiful of the instrument laid out before spot. nuisance. He lays the instrument out on file from a drawer and caresses it me - and the 50-euro note that’s About three years after we Why is there, as in so many his worktop and begins his exami- lovingly. Then he gazes wistfully sitting on top of it. bought our house a chiringuito things in Spain, one rule for one started to ‘spring up’ on the beach and different rules for others? outside our fence. After protests it was moved along a bit between S. DEFRIES SANSÓN us and the hotel. MANILVA
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Marbella lighthouse Maybe this photograph (sup- enough of this! everything I tell you on your plied) serves to prove that said smartphones! I was a trifle surprised and improvements resulted in the slightly peeved after reading demolishing of the old light- the sentence in a recent article house and the construction of about Marbella lighthouse: a new one in 1975. “Originally built in 1864 but subject to improvements ever BERRY J. PRINSEN since, El Faro is run remotely”. BY EMAIL
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lastic has become the dirty A recent visit to the UK proved Of course the financial incentive word of 2018 as it seems that things there are moving in the is in the end the most effective one; that the message that the right direction; I found more people Germany, and I suspect other north- Pplanet is suffering thanks Do it for the money, have the habit of not leaving home ern European countries that I have to the use of the stuff is making its without a “just-in-case” shopping not had the pleasure to visit this way into the mass social conscience. bag. Here in Spain, fortunately, us- summer, is already dealing with that Of course everyone has known for if not for the planet ing a shopping trolley - the ultimate one. years that the miracle material of back and effort saver -has never gone You get more than a sense of self- the 20th century is now strangling RACHEL HAYNES out of practice, but more public satisfaction there when to take your marine life in the oceans, due to its awareness campaigns wouldn’t go plastic bottles and drinks cans to inconvenient reluctance to decom- amiss. Only the other day I witnessed the recycling bins in Lidl, Aldi or the pose. For years we’ve been seeing a woman get angry about having to likes - you get 25 cents off your shop- the documentaries and the incredi- pay for a plastic bag in a pharmacy; ping for each one! It’s just like with ble photos taken underwater and In the last few months we’ve had quickly enough. A visit to the local she walked out in a huff saying she the cream soda and dandelion and from the air; we’ve tutted and agreed news about beach clean-ups, plas- supermarket shows that, however would never be going there again. burdock bottles we used to take back that something has to be done, and tic-free alternatives to everything much we mean well, picking up a A recent visit to Germany, mean- to the Co-op when we were kids! then nipped down to the supermar- from toothbrushes to drinking reusable bag before we leave home while, showed that some countries Everything comes round again - es- ket for a plastic bag full of plastic straws and campaigns for suppliers is a good intention, but still not an are way ahead. There were no plas- pecially when it involves common packages, vowing to use the yellow to stop wrapping up products un- automatic one, and we end up pay- tic bags in the supermarkets; you sense. bin later. Now though it seems that necessarily in plastic. ing for yet another of those horri- take your own, buy a reusable bag Now we just need the woman in the general public is starting to act And, of course, plastic bags are no ble plastic things. It will take at least or use brown paper ones, which, I the pharmacy - along with a few of in more ways than simple follow- longer free. Laws obliging stores to until 2021 for Spain to ban them was assured, are stronger than you the world’s most powerful govern- ing recycling guidelines. charge for bags are helping but not completely. would think. ments - to get the message. August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 25 26 August 24th to 30th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH
songs from the show, Peace to the World, was used by UNICEF as its A fond farewell to legendary Costa song of the year. Songwriting brought Mel many celebrity partnerships, one of which was Samantha Fox, with whom he del Sol entertainer, Mel Williams collaborated on the song Señorita. The former glamour model gifted Mel a leather jacket, which he con- fessed to “never have been able to Mel began his musical fill out quite the same as her”. career at the age of 14, Mel was also an author In 2001, Mel wrote his memoirs, Nearly Famous, a look at his colour- when he formed a skiffle and composer and ful life within the crazy world of rock group with his brother. wrote a musical that and roll. During the 1960s, he enjoyed a sellout run at Close friend and associate, Mar- tyn Wood said, “His book, Nearly began performing with the Salon Varietes Famous, tells lots of wonderful sto- countless named artists, ries, but there are many who would including Bill Haley, Little like to change the title. Mel was fa- and he soon began to make a name mous to thousands of people who Richard, Gene Vincent as one of the most energetic and he entertained during his long ca- and The Rolling Stones. charismatic entertainers on the reer, and he helped so many more Marbella scene. He appeared regu- through his fundraising; in fact, I’m :: TONY BRYANT larly with fellow musicians, Les- pretty sure there is a benefit con- MALAGA. The Costa del Sol has lie Harrison and David Mairs, on cert being organised for someone become home for countless British Maurice Boland’s television pro- up there right now, and what a band entertainers over the years and gramme and he knew many of the he has to work with.” many have used their skills to raise celebrities who Maurice invited to These words were reiterated by funds for local charity organisations, the show. fellow Costa entertainer, One Wish and none as much as Mel Williams, One in particular was Lonnie Steve, who said, “I was inspired by the 75-year-old musician who died Donegan, with whom Mel would his energy and enthusiasm, a great last week. form a close, personal and profes- professional and jovial gentleman When it came to rock and roll sional friendship. In 2004, Mel per- who was warm and funny. The coast there were not many acts that could formed at the Lonnie Donegan me- has lost a true rock star; he will leave compete with the veteran rocker, morial concert at the Royal Albert a massive void here on the Costa a born entertainer who loved noth- Hall alongside Lonnie’s sons, An- del Sol and around the world. Al- ing more than performing on stage thony and Peter, and a star-stud- most Famous - never. He was more in front of his adoring fans. ded lineup that included Roger Dal- famous than we will ever know.” Mel Williams was most certainly trey, Van Morrison and Joe Cocker. Mel’s funeral was held in the mu- an icon on the coast, where he had Radio and television presenter, nicipal cemetery in Álora, the town lived and performed for more than MMaurice Boland, who said the “news he had called home for many years. 40 years, and he became one of the Motorbikes were one of Mel’s death came as an utter A convoy of motorcycles, (another most respected and admired enter- of Mel’s passions. :: SUR shockshock”, first met the singer at a char- passion of Mel’s) lined the path as tainers on the circuit. ity coconcert in aid of Kids for Kids, his coffin was carried into the An avid supporter of several lo- quickly establishing himselfelf as an oorganisationr set up by Mel chapel, which was packed with doz- cal charities, Mel was revered for an entertainer who couldld bbee and SSally. “One of the things I ens of family, friends and admirers, his drive and ambition, because he relied on to perform forr the founfound was that Mel always in- all of whom had come to say their was always willing to offer his serv- worthiest causes. He wasas aann spirespired me. I always tried to last farewell to the coast’s most cele- ices when needed. avid supporter of Cudecadeca aspiaspire to his level and I brated entertainer. Born in England in 1943, he be- and as well as performingng at lookelooked to him for inspiration: In a statement published on Face- gan his musical career at the age of countless events to raise he wwas the headmaster, the book shortly after the funeral, Mel’s 14, when he formed a skiffle group funds for the organisation,tion, kikingng of rock and roll; I was son, Jason, said: with his brother. During the 1960s, he also undertook the sing- just a pretender,” he said. “My incredible stepmom Sally has they took rock and roll to the Mid- ing of You’ll Never Walk MMaurice, who referred to asked me to send her sincere grati- dle East, but Mel returned to Europe Alone at the start of Cudeca’seca’s his lolong-time friends as being tude and thanks to all of you who two years later and began perform- annual Walkathon. like tthe “John and Yoko” of the have sent such beautiful and heart- ing with countless named artists, Cudeca founder, Joan Hunt, The singer, during one coast, added, “He was always will- felt messages to her and all of our including Bill Haley, Little Richard, spoke fondly of her associationation of his performances. :: SUR ing tto help out and I don’t think I family over the last week. Sally is ex- Gene Vincent and The Rolling with the singer, telling SUR in Eng-ng- evever organised a charity event with- hausted, but you have truly kept her Stones. By 1965, Mel was working lish: “Cudeca will always be proudd out Mel being there to participate.” going and indeed all of us with such at top cabaret clubs all over Europe of its warm friendship with Mel out Mel,Mel, our annual WalkathonWalkatho an outpouring of love for Dad/Mel. and even secured a number one hit Williams and his wife Sally, which will notot be the same, but hihis great Multifaceted artist It has kept her going beyond any- (Raindrops Keep Falling on My we shared for almost 20 years. At spirit, natural talent and warm per- However Mel was more than a mu- thing you can imagine. I thank you Head) in Argentina. the annual Walkathon, Mel set the sonality will always walk on with sician and entertainer; he was also with everything I am from Dad/Mel walkers off with his rendering of us.” an author, composer, and he wrote as I know he will be looking down Life on the Costa del Sol ‘walk on’, then remaining for the For a time, Mel, who had four a musical called Professor Fossil’s with such gratitude to you all for your In 1974, Mel moved to Spain with day to entertain participants, pa- children, six grandchildren and Last Expedition, which enjoyed a support, strength and kindness you his wife, Sally, and he soon began tients and families, and to encour- one great-grandson, owned Mel’s sellout run at the Salon Varietes have shown now and for the time entertaining on the Costa del Sol, age donations to the hospice. With- Beach Club and Mel’s Club Banús, theatre in Fuengirola. One of the you have known him.” August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 27 28 August 24th to 30th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH
tion with the Malaga company A Film Location, run by Tate Aráez, The Crown to turn Torremolinos which is finding the locations for some of the scenes in the series. According to Netflix, the action in the third series takes place bet- ween 1964 - where the last series congress centre into an airport ends - and the 1970s, so the cast is being changed because the charac- ters will be older. The actress who played Queen The building will be taken back to the sixties for the third Netflix series on the Elizabeth as a young woman, Clai- re Foy, has been replaced by Oli- British royals, which will also be shot in the provinces of Seville and Cadiz via Colman (Murder on the Orient Express). It proved rather more difficult to substitute Matt Smith, who played Prince Philip. Hugh Laurie (Dr House) and Paul Betta- ny (The Avengers) were conside- FRANCISCO GRIÑÁN red, but finally the role was given to Tobias Menzies (Outlander). Twitter: @pacogrinan Also joining the cast are Helena Bonham Carter, who will play Prin- The cast of this popular cess Margaret; Jason Watkins (The series based on the British man who killed Don Quijote) is to be prime minister Harold Wilson; royals has been changed and Josh O’Connor (Cinderella) to reflect the fact that the will be the heir to the throne, Prin- characters are older; and ce Charles. It is hoped that this season the Olivia Colman will now character of Camilla Shand will be play the Queen introduced into the series; she was Prince Charles’ girlfriend when he was a young man, and he remai- MALAGA. Five decades after its ned in love with her during his ma- inauguration it has a bit of a kitsch rriage to Princess Diana. Now, of and old-fashioned look about it, course, she is his wife, the Duchess and during that time it has hosted The Netflix production will turn the Palacio de Congresos in Torremolinos into a 1960s airport. :: SUR of Cornwall. numerous events, ranging from tourism to trade fairs, political con- ferences and even screenings du- nalfarache (Seville), where much ring the Independent Film Week of the filming will take place. TRIPLE A EVENT IN in Benalmádena. The Torremoli- Scenes will also be shot in Mala- nos congress centre has, however, ga and Cadiz provinces, and mem- MARBELLA HELPS never been an airport, among other bers of the public were also invited STRAY ANIMALS reasons because the architects, Ra- to audition as extras last Monday at fael de la Hoz and Gerardo Oliva- the Florida Theatre in Algeciras and res, designed it at the peak of the two days later in the Palacio de la boom on the Costa del Sol to hou- Paz in Fuengirola. Filming of The Marbella Leisure Port was se visitors rather than passengers. Crown is due to begin in October. the setting for an all-day However, there are no limits to For the scenes in Malaga, the pro- event organised by Triple A fiction on television and so the ico- ducers wanted an airport with a association for abandoned nic Palacio de Congresos y Expo- 1960s appearance, but none mat- animals this week, to coinci- siciones is being turned into an air- ched the description. The Palacio de with the International port in the 1960s for the third sea- de Congresos in Torremolinos, Day of Homeless Animals. son of The Crown, one of the most however, is ideal. Retro panels The local council collabora- popular series on Netflix. showing flight times and adverti- ted with the initiative, which The filming of this production sing for the airlines will turn this aimed to raise awareness of about the reign of Queen Elizabeth iconic space into an airport for the the importance of neutering II was confirmed this week after a third season, which is being produ- :: JOSELE-LANZA stray dogs and cats. casting session in San Juan de Az- ced by Palma Pictures in collabora- August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 29 30 August 24th to 30th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH DAVIDE MONTAGNER
WHAT HAPPENED TODAY? LANGUAGE FOOTNOTE E24 AUGUST 2003 Gran Premio Grand Prix Piloto Racing driver Coche Car Fernando Alonso is Automovilismo Motor racing Circuito Circuit Velocidad Speed youngest driver ever Curva Bend Vuelta Lap Conducir To drive to win a Grand Prix Bandera a cuadros Chequered flag Meta Finish line Reto Challenge oday, 24 August, is the eral years, he held on to the re- Podio Podium fifteenth anniversary cord, until it was taken by Ger- Patrocinador Sponsor of the extraordinary vic- man driver, Sebastian Vettel, in Adelantar To overtake T tory of Spanish racing 2008. Monoplaza Single-seater driver Fernando Alonso at the Alonso was born in 1981 in Fabricante Manufacturer Hungary Grand Prix, becoming Oviedo, Asturias. His first expe- Hungría Hungary the youngest person in the his- rience with a racing car came tory of the sport to win a race in when he was only three and his the Formula One World Cham- father José Luis Alonso, who was Finally this year, with a heart- pionship. a mechanic and a go-kart enthu- Alonso with former Renault manager, Flavio Briatore, in 2003. :: SUR warming letter, the award-win- Grand Prix fans will remem- siast, gave him the kart that he ning racing driver has confirmed ber that 24 August 2003, when had originally built for his older karting championships in first In 2005, he won his first Formula his departure from the Formula the 22-year-old Alonso completed sister, Lorena. place, proving he had bright fu- One Driver’s Championship ti- One competition to face, as he the 70-lap race, starting from pole Fernando’s father commented ture ahead. He went on to work tle and was the recipient of the wrote “bigger challenges than position, comfortably ahead of that at first, seeing his five-year with Formula Nissan and then Prince of Asturias Award for the one you [Formula 1] can of- the rest, marking a milestone in -old son racing with his go-kart Formula 1. Sports. He won the title again in fer me”. the history of this sport. was just like watching any boy However, the real turn in his 2006, making him the youngest It is expected that this man Earlier that year Alonso had playing games and that only later career came in 2002 when he was Formula 1 double champion. who made motor racing history already become the youngest he realised that the child had hired as a test driver for Renault. Alonso moved to McLaren in 15 years ago will soon reveal what driver to start in pole position, something that the other kids Alonso showed his skill and im- 2007 and than back to Renault his new challenges are. when he was still only 21. Now his age didn’t have - a natural tal- pressed the firm which decided in 2008. In 2010 he moved to Fer- he had beaten the Grand Prix ent for the sport. to let him race the following year. rari where he stayed until 2016, winner youth record, previously When he was a teenager, Fernando’s hard work and when he decided to go back to · Bilingual crossword set by Bruce McLaren. For sev- Alonso completed five Spanish dedication to his passion paid off. McLaren. inside back page August 24th to 30th 2018 31 SUR IN ENGLISH LIFESTYLE
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LEGAL ADVICE Age Concern sends out its charity shop in Los Boliches. fresh appeal for There are also opportunities for International Lawyers answers readers’ queries new volunteers who can spare a few second-hand clothes hours a week to help the organisa- We speak English, German, French, Spanish and Russian tion continue its work with the older FUENGIROLA members of the community. The Fuengirola and Mijas branch More information is available from Please send your questions or details to the staff of the sta- the right to live in our family of Age Concern is appealing for do- the shop in C/ Francisco Cano, Los contact us directly to arrange tion. Now, I have received a home. However, my children nations of good quality second- Boliches or by calling 686289904 a personal appointment on: letter where they demand are already adults and no one hand clothing to boost stocks in any weekday from 10am to 5pm. me to pay, threatening me to lives there, as my ex-wife has Ilagoson International take legal action if I do not a new partner and they live Lawyers pay. Do I really have to pay together in a different place. those damages? I do not want that property, Avda. Playas Andaluzas 38 but I do not know if my ex- OBITUARY (Exit ‘El Rosario’) There are precedents that es- wife could be interested in 29604 Marbella tablish that you don’t, as al- selling as well. Could she re- DANNY MALAGA Tel: 952 77 12 13 though you made a mistake fuse to sell even if the prop- Fax: 952 82 68 61 when moving off with the erty has been unoccupied for [email protected] 1969-2018 www.ilagoson.com hose connected to the tank, four years? Offices in Málaga, Marbella the truth is that it is the petrol and Cádiz station the one that has to face She cannot refuse to sell if you those expenses, because they want to solve the situation. It erja lost one of its most hind the some- did not have staff to assist the would be advisable to contact colourful characters on times gruff exte- clients. Case-law establishes her in order to know if she 9 August when Danny rior beat a heart of REF. N. I. A. that users are not responsible wants to sell, and in that case, N Malaga, assistant man- gold, as anyone After refuelling my car in a when they cause damage in reach an agreement as regards ager at the town centre sports bar who knew Danny petrol station, I forgot to re- good faith or have to take over to the price and sell it. If this El Bosque died suddenly in hospi- quickly found out. move the hose, and when I tasks that they are not obliged option is not possible, you can tal, aged 49. Danny (real name Gary He was an avid As- moved off I pulled it out and to have knowledge of. start proceedings to ask the Dancaster) had been serving drinks ton Villa fan - caused damage to the pump. court to sell it in public auc- to countless locals and holidaymak- many of the In that moment I did not tion after assessing the prop- ers for many years. His funeral was youngsters at his funeral wore Villa really know what to do, the REF. T. R. U. erty. Nevertheless, the first one of the biggest seen among the shirts in his honour - with a tribute staff even called the police, I divorced my wife more than option is always better, as the expat community for some time, paid to him in the programme and but as I do not speak Spanish, ten years ago, and at the time price obtained in an auction is with hundreds gathering at the on the big screen at the match be- I do not know what hap- the court established that my usually lower than if it is sold new Tanatorio Esperanza in Nerja tween Villa and Sheffield United pened, but I gave my personal ex-wife and my children had privately. to hear Brian Wise, manager of El on 1 September. Danny also loved Bosque, and Danny’s friends from his music, darts and his annual First Assessment Consultation FREE of Charge childhood Chris and Nigel Mat- trips to Blackpool. He will be sadly thews, paying tribute to his life. Be- missed. DAN SHERRY 32 August 24th to 30th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH
PETER Promoting different cultures PET CARE HARRISON and a haircut for charity
SOCIETY SCENE Dogs learn by Organisations on the Costa del Sol make the repetition most of the summer with fresh ideas for events alongside the old Dogs will get used to a new name if favourites it is short and used over and over
:: SUR IN ENGLISH When you obtainain a woworkingr life and had new dog you can lelearnedar the trick Sayalonga community be faced withith frfromom his father. Culture festival the fact thathat “You will Earlier this month the community his or her nonot have re- of Sayalonga celebrated the diver- name you memembered it sity of nationalities living in the find dis- butbu when town. Each country got together agreeable,le, we met the to man a stand laden with their even disdis-- firstfirs time countries special dishes. There were tasteful.ul. and I found British mince pies, German curry- How will the youryou name I wurst, Dutch cheese, Swiss cakes, dog react to a keptkep on calling and Spanish gazpacho. Sayalonga celebrated its different cultures. :: VON-RETH change of Dog names should be just you by it before name? one or two syllables. :: SUR eacheac statement, Royal British Legion Coín cer George Chaney was delighted as looking ten years younger and The answer too ththee like I do with music, Charity haircut to hear that Susan Skinner had per- raised 200 euros for the appeal. first question is thatat the I hear a note or phrase and Poppy season is approaching and suaded her husband Stanley Skin- dog will quickly adjust to the new commit it to its written form and members of the Coín branch of the ner to have his hair cut to raise What are you up to? name providing you use it time to my memory and it sticks. I can- Royal British Legion are always money for the 2018 appeal. If you are involved in a club or associa- and time again when you call him. not explain it further. I associate looking for new opportunities to Stan’s previous haircut was in tion and planning events, trips or activi- Working with Americans for it with a face. Repetition is the ties that would be of interest to other raise money. the last century so this was a ma- readers of SUR in English, we would love most of my life I was always sur- answer.” At the monthly branch meeting jor event. On the big day Stan lost to hear from you: prised that they always call some- I believe this is so with dogs. on the 4 July, Poppy Appeal offi- half a metre of hair, was described Email: [email protected] one by their name when address- Repeat the name with every call. ing them. Then one day when Digger came to us four years ago travelling by air a passenger came when he was three and was called and sat by me shortly before take Milo by the previous owner who off and he seemed vaguely famil- had died. On arrival, he immedi- iar. He immediately called me by ately jumped into the pool just name and started chatting. As the as a dog we had twenty years ago conversation continued I was re- did called Digger. So the name minded of the time we met some given on the spot was Digger and four years before. It was the first it stayed. It took only three weeks and only time and we discussed before he answered to it. the music for a film and certain What about the name itself? union complications. The discus- The best name is one of only one sion had lasted for ten minutes or two syllables like Zac or Jake at most. Yet he remembered my or Blazer. A short crisp name. name. I was surprised and said so, We once had a dog who came to asking him how he did it. He was us called Valentino. We renamed an American and told me he met him Jake and he took to it a large number of people in his within a fortnight. Stan before and after the haircut for charity. :: RBL COÍN August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 33 34 August 24th to 30th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH
IN THE FRAME
t was in 1978 that local restau- building a restaurant called the Ro- rant owner Paul Hickling de- man Oasis, which opened in 1983. cided to move to Marbella. It was a “complete disaster” at IGrowing up in Bishop’s Stort- “I’m still rocking at 73” first according to Alan and was los- ford, the Englishman had enjoyed ing money for the first few years. a career in the gun trade and had However, 35 years later the res- also taken the helm of his father’s taurant has become an unbridled clothing business in his twenties. success. But at the age of 32 he decided In fact it’s furnished Alan with to uproot from the UK and after so many amusing anecdotes that buying a yacht - sailed from Lym- three years ago that he wrote a ington to Marbella with his wife, book about the whole experience. two children and their parrot. One such humorous account in- “I was bored with my life in gen- volved the legendary English chef eral, and particularly of being in Keith Floyd, who became a good the rag trade shop which my father friend of Paul’s after he bought a had founded,” said the 73-year-old. house in Manilva. “My wife was being stressful, Paul said: “Keith was a friend of and I yearned for space and a place mine for 10 years, and in fact, he in the sun, which up to then I had actually spent the last six weeks only enjoyed through movies, of his life here in my house, and books and annual holidays. then he went back to England and “The plan was to enjoy life, doing a month later he died. the things I had never had time to He finished his last book in my do, spending time with the family.” courtyard here. He was a great char- As Paul put it, he arrived in Spain acter, an incredible chef, but an when the Costa del Sol was awash absolute nightmare sometimes.” with celebrities in the sangria-fu- Paul recounted how one night elled good old days of the peseta. as the Roman Oasis was closing for However, around three years af- the end of the season, he decided ter moving to Marbella, Paul’s mar- to hold Christmas Day on Septem- riage to his first wife broke up and ber the 30th in his restaurant. he found himself living the single He explained: “So to get all the life in the glitzy marina of Puerto turkey and Christmas puddings Banus. was difficult anyway in Spain. We Paul told SUR in English: “Sud- had a snow machine and every- denly I was single with a yacht in thing. But the big problem was we the port and my best mate and I didn’t have anywhere to heat the were out every night partying. Christmas pudding. So I was sit- “I said to him this is crazy, we ting down with Keith wondering should get a place where people how to heat them, and after a few come to us and pay, rather than us Johnny Walkers and a few fags, paying all the money to go out Keith asked if I had a commercial every night.” dishwasher, which I did. He said, Together with his pal Colin, the ‘well run them through that a few pair took over the running of a so- times, that will do it!’ So thats what phisticated piano bar in Puerto we did and it worked out all right!” Banus called The Crescendo, which Paul Hickling and Keith Floyd. :: SUR When he’s not busy running the they ran from 1981 to 1983. Roman Oasis for the two months Paul, a father of three, explained: a year that it’s open (July and “We used to reckon that at 3am if August), Paul plays golf, rides his you shut the doors and put every- motorcycles and travels - mostly one’s money together, you could From gun trader to flamboyant restaurant with his wife Kaat Buelens, who buy a small country. In those days owner, Paul Hickling talks to SUR in English also runs a restaurant in Sabinil- it was full of industrialists, Arabs las called Miel. with all their body guards and about a life less ordinary As for the future, he added: “I gangsters. They were very inter- ASH BOLTON am still rocking at 73. esting times. “When I die they are going to “It was lots of fun, but it was all have me stuffed and sat here in the night long and I didn’t come here restaurant. This is my drug, I live to work all night long.” “So I took a trip with him and of an entrepreneur and he started that sounds like fun! I think about for it. I put so much sweat and Then one day Paul was visited found where the baths were, and saying, ‘can you imagine doing bar- it in the cold light of day now and blood and tears into this place turn- by his best friend Alan from Eng- of course, there was nothing there,” becues here with a Roman theme I think I must have been mad.” ing an absolute disaster into a rea- land and they took a trip out to see said Paul. and bussing people in from places And so from scratch on an arid sonable success, that when I sit the Roman Baths in Sabinillas. “It was a dirt track. Alan’s a bit like Torremolinos?’ And I thought piece of land the duo set about here I just adore it.” August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 35 36 August 24th to 30th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH
THE WEEK IN CONCERTS
:: JOSELE-LANZA UB40 CELEBRATE FOUR The English band from Birmingham, UB40, performed at the bullring in Estepona in front of a crowd of 3,000 DECADES OF REGGAE fans to mark the 40th anniversary of its founding and announce the release of a new album. THE GANG IS BACK!
Legendary band Kool & the Gang brought their unique sound to the stage of Puente Romano tennis club in Marbella. The band from the US brought its soul, funk, jazz and disco vibe to the :: ÑITO SALAS 3,000 fans that came RICKY KNOWS HOW TO KEEP IT REAL to the venue to be transported back to the 70s and 80s by Ricky Martin, 46, was welcomed last week by a crowd of more than the African American 8,000 people who came to see the singer from Puerto Rico in Fuengi- group that has sold rola for the first stop of his European Tour. His concert was at the Cas- more than 80 million tillo Sohail venue, the last day of the Marenostrum Music Castle Park records worldwide, in- festival. The singer started with the song Maria and included in his per- :: JORGE REY spiring a generation. formance hits like Livin’ La Vida Loca and La Mordidita. August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 37 38 August 24th to 30th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH
INFORMATION International Art Textile Festival to Inauguration. The inaugura- tion of the festival will be held in Castillo Bil Bil at 7pm on Friday 7 raise funds for cancer patients September. Amateur exhibition. An ama- teur quilting exhibition will be held in the Parque La Paloma on The festival will include Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 Septem- designs by artists from ber . Russia, France, Poland, Cushions for cancer. An exhi- Spain and the UK bition of heart-shaped cushions for women who have undergone breast cancer surgery will be on :: TONY BRYANT display in Bil Bil Castle. BENALMÁDENA. A former Ukrain- ian ballet dancer is about to host her second textile festival on the Costa Hospice. Winners of the raffle will del Sol. Oksana Mader, who came to be announced on Friday 14 Septem- live in Benalmádena Costa in 2000, ber in the Castillo Bil-Bil and will took up the art of patchworking af- be published on the official website ter winning first prize in the World of the Cudeca Foundation. Quilting Festival in the NEC in Bir- There will also be an exhibition mingham in 2016. Overjoyed with of colourful heart-shaped cushions the event in Birmingham, she de- that help in the rehabilitation of cided to organise her own festival in women who have undergone sur- Benalmádena the following year. gery to remove breast cancer. The Such was the success of the event that cushions, which were made by a she has now organised the second group of women of 20 nationalities, edition of the International Art Tex- will be donated to the Kölner tile Festival, which will be held in Herzkissen e.V. Association in Köln, Benalmádena next month. Germany. The inauguration of the festival “The festival is designed to cre- will be held in Castillo Bil Bil at ate a mutual understanding of both 7pm on Friday 7 September, fol- amateur and professional quilters. lowed by an exhibition of amateur People can admire their colourful quilting and patchworking in the creations while raising money for, Parque La Paloma between 6pm and awareness of, those who suffer and 9pm on Saturday 8 and Sun- Oksana Mader with her husband during last year’s textile festival in Benalmádena Costa. :: SUR with cancer,” organiser, Oksana day 9 September. Mader, explained to SUR in English. The main exhibition will con- of the Spanish Association of Patch- Charity prize raffle Workers, plus an embroidered patch- The festival, which is free, can be tinue in the Bil Bil castle until Sun- work; and Anna Slawinska, owner This colourful festival will be used work quilt made by the Lucky Quil- visited Monday to Friday between day 16 September and will include of the first School of Patchwork in to promote the art of patchworking ters Association, a group formed by the hours of 10am until 1pm and work exhibited by artists from Spain, Poland. while raising money for cancer suf- Oskana. There will also be a 1,000- from 5pm until 9pm. Russia, Poland, France and the UK. All of the participating artists will ferers. A fundraising raffle will in- euro-voucher donated by the These will include Ann Hill, the vice- be on hand to talk about their work clude prizes of a silk quilt made by Benalmádena-based Vithas Xanit president of the Scottish Quilters and to offer advice on the secret of Lyubov Lezhanina, an artist from Hospital. All proceeds from the raf- · Informationx : Association; Amparo Ruiz, delegate their techniques. the Russian School of Master Patch fle will be donated to the Cudeca www.luckyquilters.com/festival August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 39 40 August 24th to 30th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH
DENISE BUSH GARDENING READERS’ PHOTOS CLIMATE CHANGE?
Armeria juniperifolia SUR in English reader Maria Hillen sent in this photo of a towering sunflower and says, “My sunflowers are Drought hardy Spanish thrift forms a rounded cushion of getting so big. I dont know why this year but they are foliage studded with clusters of pink or white flowers doing so well, could it be climate change maybe?” Spanish thrift (binominal name Ar- member of the Plumbaginaceae or green needle-like leaves between Have any other readers no- meria juniperfolia or previously A. leadwort family. The genus grows five and ten centimetres high by ticed their plants are grow- caespitosas), is a hardy little plant in varied habitats, from coastal about fifteen centimetres wide. ing better or bigger this found growing in mountainous re- dunes to mountainous regions. The flowers, which can appear year? :: MARIA HILLEN gions of central Spain. Spanish thrift forms all year round in temperate regions, Armeria is a genus with approxi- a rounded start off as bright red buds nes- mately 35 species distributed across cushion of tled in the foliage and Europe, Asia and America. It is a dark- open into masses of tiny pink flowers on short stems. As the plant is sos low growing it can easily get swampeds by otherso around iti so is best pplanted as an edging,e in a rockery,r on walls oro in containers. Once estab- lished,li Spanish thrift isi drought resistant al- thought occasional water- iing will keep it healthier and flowering for longer. It is also resis- :: IAN KIRK tant to sea breezes, direct sun and frost. It is not fussy about soil and will adapt to even poor soils as long A HERBACEOUS PARADISE as it has good drainage. There are many cultivars of Ar- meria juniperfolia including This photo of a veritable Eden was sent in by Ian Kirk in Ar- white forms such as A. juniper- royo de la Miel. He says, “This month provides a wide folia ‘Alba’. range of attractive plants on my roof terrace. Among oth- The genus name comes from the ers are rose, zinnia, cycad (sago) palm, dahlias, Dama de old French ‘armerie’ later ‘armoire’ Noche, basil, calendula, banana plant and ornamental which was the name for the clus- grasses.” ter-headed dianthus. The specific epithet ‘juniperfolia’, is because the leaves are similar to juniper and the synonym for this plant ‘caespitosa’ PHOTOS comes from the Latin meaning ‘cov- Calling all Email your photos to eng- ered with vegetation’ (the Spanish [email protected] or send word ‘cesped’ meaning ‘lawn’ is also gardeners them to SUR in English, derived from this word). Avda Dr Marañón 48, 29009 Propagation is best carried out We know that many of our Malaga, with a caption and a by taking cuttings or dividing the readers have lovely gardens, few words of explanation. plant in spring. Spanish thrift can or enjoy growing plants on Alternatively, you can send also be grown from seed but may their terraces or balconies, them to us via Facebook take months to germinate and is so why not share them with (surenglish) or Twitter Armeria juniperifolia and the white ‘Alba’ (Inset). :: WIKIMEDIA COMMONS notoriously slow growing. others? (@SUR_English) August 24th to 30th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 41 August 24th to 30th 2018 42 SUR IN ENGLISH
WHAT TO SEE t started yesterday and will DISCOVER ANDALUCÍA continue until Sunday: dur- ing these few days this I lovely village in La Axar- quía, which is about to be offi- cially classified as a tourist re- sort, is converted into a type of Al-Andalus in all its glory mediaeval market, a ‘zoco’ filled with colour, music, food and a fantastic atmosphere which eve- ryone will enjoy. Among the attractions, this 13th edition of the festival has a JAVIER ALMELLONES themed market between the Pla- The oldest church. :: T.A. za de las Tres Culturas and the Parque de Andalucía, with about Barribarto. Also known as 100 stalls selling artisan crafts the Barrio Alto, this is the and products. main attraction of this villa- The nearby streets have also ge of Andalusian origin, been turned into impromptu sta- thanks to its colourful pots ges for theatre shows, live music, of flowers, doors and belly dancing demonstrations, windows, and the whitewa- parades and, new this year, a dra- shed houses. gon to impress local residents and visitors, young and old. Church of San Antonio de Circus characters, jugglers, a Padua. The main church of historical re-enactment of the the village, in the very cen- Moorish rebellion which took tre. The building was cons- place in Frigiliana and firework tructed in 1676 and resto- displays also add to the wonder- red a century later. ful atmosphere over the weekend. Archaeological Museum. Music is one of the most im- Inside the Casa del Apero, it portant parts of this themed fes- contains interesting items tival and this year for the first found from the Neolithic time the church of San Antonio period to the Moorish rebe- de Padua will be used as a venue llions in the 16th century. for some of the concerts, such as the ones taking place this eve- El Ingenio. Situated at the ning (the Burruezo trio and Me- entrance to Barribarto, this diavalia Camerata) and tomo- old mansion house today rrow (Astarté). houses the only molasses In the Plaza de las Tres Cultu- factory in Europe. ras, there will also be performan- ces by well-known Spanish and international artists such as Car- los Jean, DJ Beatriz and Mali Ou- mou Sangaré, among other na- mes from the contemporary mu- sic scene. Gastronomy will also have its among many others. place in this festive weekend. In From 6pm until midnight, vi- fact, for many people the tapas sitors have the opportunity to Frigiliana’s Festival of the Three Cultures is taking place until Sunday. :: SUR routes at the Festival de las Tres sample traditional dishes, many Culturas are good enough reason of them handed down from the on their own to visit Frigiliana. time of Al-Ándalus. And of cour- Nearly 20 bars and restaurants se, there will be activities espe- How to get there are taking part, and there are cially designed for children, such Frigiliana. two different routes: one is Mu- as traditional games, art Music and gastronomy Cordoba From Malaga, take the dejar and the other is Moorish . workshops with chalks, a puppet Seville Autovía del Mediterrá- For just two euros you can enjoy, show and magic displays. both feature in the Huelva neo motorway and with your drink, tapas such as In addition to all these leisure Frigiliana turn off at the exit sig- chicken in Arabian sauce, cod fri- activities the Festival de las Tres colourful Festival de las nposted Nerja and Fri- tters, chicken ‘aguanoso’ with Culturas has an interesting edu- Malaga giliana. From there it couscous cooked in Frigiliana cational programme, with confe- Tres Culturas in Cadiz is only four kilometres wine, spicy fried breadcrumbs, rences and the screening of festi- to the village. tabbouleh, meatballs, chicken in vals and documentaries on the Frigiliana this weekend almond sauce and kid confit, theme of the Three Cultures. August 24th to 30th 2018 43 SUR IN ENGLISH WHAT TO DO
EXHIBITIONS ‘Prana’ is a short video created by Malaga artist José Luis Puche has Mexican artist Pedro Reyes. It an exhibition at the CAC until shows a black ball and a white ball August. His works vary from just a Pierre Louis Geldenhuys which mold themselves into dif- few centimetres to very large for- Marbella. Until 30 August, ferent shapes and forms. They mats and include various themes Kempinski Hotel Bahía. grow, shrink, twist and writhe. but have one constant, they are all Fashion designer Pierre Louis Geld- ‘Prana’ is Sanskrit for ‘vital energy’. created in charcoal with touches of enhuys, who has developed the colour from pastels or crayons. ground breaking technique of tes- Ocho sellation. “Tessellation is one step Malaga. Until 6 September. Cen- Mediterráneo. Arcadia further from origami towards ge- tro Cultural María Victoria Aten- Reinventada ometry and engineering” explains cia, C/Ollerías 34. Malaga. Until 9 September. Museo the artist, and uses the power of The Malaga Provincial Govern- Thyssen. light and origami with fabric to cre- ment is displaying eight, large for- The exhibition consists of works by ate stunning original works. mat works from its Colección de 60 artists, both French and Span- Arte Contemporáneo. The works ish, from the middle of the twenti- are by: Manuel León, Javier Gar- eth century. cerá, Miguel Gómez Losada, Javier Calleja, Laura Brinkmann, José Monet / Boudin The festival will present Indian music and temple dances. :: TB María Córdoba, Manuel Bautista Malaga. Until 30 September. and José Manuel Velasco. Entry is Museo Thyssen. free. The exhibition Monet/Boudin of- fers visitors the opportunity to dis- Hindu folklore and Naturaleza cover the relation between the Malaga. Until 30 September. Mu- great Impressionist painter Claude seum Jorge Rando. Monet and his master Eugène gastronomy festival The latest exhibition by Malaga art- Boudin . The exhibition consists of ist Jorge Rando is entitled ‘natu- 100 works by the two artists. raleza’. :: TONY BRYANT Marlou Smits, Marbella Hullo, Hullo The festival will offer yoga, El Bestiario de Picasso Malaga. Until 9 September. Cen- CHURRIANA. Hindu commu- meditation and henna work- Malaga. Until 7 October. Funda- tro de Arte Contemporáneo nities in the province of Malaga shops, and there will also be an Meta Wolters and Marlou Smits ción Picasso, Casa Natal. Rose Wylie, an 84 year old British will come together to enjoy the Indian street market selling sa- Marbella. From 14 until 23 Sep- Picasso depicted animals using artist discovered the world of art Festival de la India, which will ris, sherwani coats, bangles, tember. La Cascada Restaurante, various techniques between 1905 just ten years ago and is exhibiting be held in Churriana on Satur- beads, cashmere scarves, books, Urb Montua . and 1968 and this exhibition uses in Spain for the first time. day, 1 September. aromatic teas, spices and herbs. A joint exhibition by Meta Wolters illustrations, books ceramics, origi- This vibrant and colourful Lovers of Indian food will be and Marlou Smits. nal drawings and photographs to festival offers an afternoon of spoilt for choice, because they demonstrate Picasso’s thoughts oriental culture, complete with will have the opportunity to Benezra Gallery and creativity. Bollywood music and folk sample some of the country’s Marbella. Until 28 August. Avda dancing. Visitors will enjoy most traditional gastronomy, Tomás Pascual, Urb La Quinta Jean Dubuffet demonstrations of the classical which will include spicy curries, Golf. Malaga. Until 14 October. Centro Bharatanatyam dance per- different varieties of chapati and The gallery has a new collection of Pompidou. formed by dancers dressed in an array of vegetarian dishes. art and sculptures by artists Aderita The new temporary exhibition traditional costume and accom- The festival, which is free, Silva, Raborama, Luis Agullo and ‘Traveller Without a Compass’ panied by spiritual music. This will be held in the Hare Krishna Rogerio Timoteo among others. focuses on the founder of the Art classical temple dance is an art Cultural Centre in Churriana Brut movement, Jean Dubuffet. that consecrates the body of and will start at 6pm and con- Entre Tierra y Mar the dancer, who dissolves her tinue until midnight. Marbella. Until 7 September. Salón José Luis Puche identity in the rhythm of the For more information, see Enseñada Hotel El Fuerte, C/El Malaga. Until 26 August. Centro music. www.harekrishna.es Fuerte. de Arte Contempóraneo. Encuentro, Tolox An exhibition of watercolours by Adrián Marmolejo.
Magpie International Gallery Marbella. Until 29 August. C/Virgen del Pilar. 200m from port. The exhibition, Home Planning, consist of collages made with old blue prints, illustrations and drawings with architecture and design as the primary theme cre- ated by Anula Mixtura.
Encuentro Tolox. 21-22 September. Town cen- tre streets. Artists will be working ‘in-situ’ in the open air adding to the wealth of sculptures, murals and other pieces of art situated around the town. Ther will also be live jazz, fla- menco and rock music. Free.
Movimiento Espartaco Marbella. Until 18 April 2020. Museo Ralli Marbella. For the first time in Spain, an ex- hibition of works by the Argen- tinian collective of the 60s who expressed the political and social proble ms of the country through their art.
Pedro Reyes Malaga. Until 2 September. Cen- tro de Arte Contempóraneo. 44 August 24th to 30th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH
EXHIBITIONS with stalls selling complimen- 25 August. Susan Valery and Adrian ento and The Fixed on the 24th. tary fashion and beauty prod- Lombardi. The following day the festival ucts. There will also be a talk by continues with performances by ‘Deja que la vida fluya’ Stuart Ashing hypnotherapist Ocean Bar Josele Santiago, Biznaga, Unsus- Malaga. Until 18 September. Alfa- and director of Lux Therapy Malaga. Hotel Vincci Posada del pected and students of Gabba jar, C/Císter. Clinic Marbella. Ticket price in- Patio, 11pm, entry free. Hey. Tickets from: agencia@sier- An exhibition by Mercedes Lirola. cludes welcome drink and buffet 25 August. Rosa Ruiz & Foky. ranevadaclub.es or call: 902708090 lunch of which 8€ goes to 28 August. Daphne and Nicky. Dolls House exhibition Cudeca Cancer Hospice. reser- www.tallerblues.es Louie Louie Benalmádena. Until 14 December. [email protected] or call: Estepona. Louie Louie Bar. Centro de Exposiciones de 952 585 988 Festival Sierra Nevada Por 24 August, midnight. La Taram- Benalmádena. Todo Lo Alto bana. 7€. Not just dolls houses but dolls and MUSIC & DANCE Granada. 24, 25 August. 25 August, 0.30pm. Deltó. 7 or miniatures too in this exhibition In the morning there are work- 10€. by collector Voria Harras. Happy Artists, Mijas Costa shops on playing the drums, gui- 31 August, midnight. Okatudisco, The Wall Bar tar, piano etc while from 9.30pm karaoke. Free. Galería Krabbe belula, C/Periana. Malaga. Hotel Vincci Posada del there will be concerts by Arizona 1 September, midnight. Spotilive Frigiliana. Until 9 September. Artist Astrid Frida Zehetner has Patio, 11pm, entry free. Baby, Los Tiki Phantoms, Cala Vi- Band. C/Rosarico. and exhibition of her acrylic A new exhibition at the Krabbe gal- paintings. lery in Frigiliana. Emmy Hanna Martín Corradini Mijas. From 24 August until 17 Sep- Fuengirola. Until 14 September. tember. Centro Cultural de La Cala. San Roque dresses in white for Homes, Real Estate & Art. Avda Emmy Hanna is a German artist Los Boliches living in Mijas. She writes and il- This exhibition consists of black lustrates children’s books. a night of music and culture and white photographs taken by Martín Corradini while he was on a CHARITY trip to Gambia with the NGO Nakupenda Sana. Spirits Jazz Band Happy Artists Marbella. 1 September, 8.45pm. :: ASH BOLTON Mijas Costa. Until 4 September. Clínica Buchinger Wilhelmi. 20€. SAN ROQUE. Thousands of Norwegian Church, El Campa- Charity concert in aid of Pozos Sin people are expected to descend nario, Calahonda. Fronteras. Bookings: 639462247 on the old quarter of San Artists from the Happy Artists (10am to 2pm.) or email: info@po- Roque for the town’s annual group are exhibiting a collection zossinfronteras.org Noche Blanca tonight (Friday of paintings in diverse styles by 24th August). Wendy Lucas, Josephine Quin- Fashion Show for Cudeca The free event is now in its tero, Jane Gomis, Astrid Frida Ze- Mijas. 12 September, from 1pm. Ta- fourth year and features concerts, hetner and Gunnvor Sorhus. misa Golf Hotel. 25€. shows, open museums and Fuengirola. Until 31 August. La Li- Fashion show by Mapuchi Moda guided tours around the historic centre between 7.30pm and 2am. Organised by the town coun- cil, it is designed to showcase the history and heritage of San Roque. Visitors are encouraged to dress in white clothing for the event that will also see the town decorated with candles and art. Carlos Jordan, 45, head of the Noche Blanca last year. :: A. BOLTON town’s Foreign Resident and Tourism Department, told SUR a number of bands will perform, For more information visit in English: “It’s been great suc- then at 9pm in the Plaza de Ar- www.sanroque.es cess since we started this annual mas a photoshoot, monologue event four years ago. This year and solo guitarist will perform. there is a lot more going on and At 10.15pm a number of ani- DETAILS even a few surprises that are not mated films will be screened at on the schedule.” the museum, followed by an What. Concerts, shows, Held at multiple locations, adult story teller at the library at open museums and guided more than 20 activities are 11pm. tours. planned for the evening. Fans of Silvio Rodríguez will The event starts at Alameda Al- also enjoy a tribute to the singer When. 24 August from fonso XI, at 7.30pm with a chil- at Plaza Espartero at 10.15pm. 7.30pm. dren’s story teller, before moving Meanwhile, a guided tour of the on to a treasure hunt at 8pm for streets of San Roque starts at the Where. The old quarter of children aged 9-14. bull ring at 9pm and is in English San Roque. From 8.30pm in the Alameda, and Spanish. August 24th to 30th 2018 45 SUR IN ENGLISH WHAT TO DO
12 September, 22.30pm. Joe King FLAMENCO Carrasco and Border Soul. 10€. Almuñécar says adiós to August Flamenco Festival Torremolinos. 24 August, from 10pm. Auditorio Príncipe de As- with blues, funk and jazz turias. 10€. The thirtieth flamenco festival will include great artistes such as Jesús Méndez, Luis ‘El :: JENNIE RHODES Zambo’, Samuel Serrano and ALMUÑÉCAR / LA HER- Vanessa Fernández. www.unien- RADURA. The towns of Al- tradas.es muñécar and neighbouring La Herradura will be ending Flamenco in the Museum August on a varied musical Malaga. Museo de Arte Flamenco note with the fifth Blues Festi- Peña Juan Breva, C/Ramón Fran- val taking place this weekend quelo. Joe King. Estepona at La Herradura Castle while El 25 August, 9.30pm. María ‘La Majuelo park in Almuñécar Manzanilla’ and flamenco group. El Cirguero will be resonating to the 30 August, 9.30pm. Sandra Mijas. 24 August, 9pm. Casa Museo, sounds of funk, soul and jazz. Cisnero and flamenco group. Mijas Pueblo. Tonight, the Bello Band, For information and bookings call José Miguel Guzmán Guerrero American Blues singer-song- 687 607 526 or email: info@fla- ‘El Cirguero’ will be in concert writer Ike Cosse and his Short Javier Vargas of the Vargas Blues Band in Madrid this year :: SUR menka.com presenting his new recording Fuse Blues Band will be per- ‘AlmaZen’. forming at La Herradura castle petoir includes hits made fa- Tuesday 28, starting at 10pm and from 8pm, while on Saturday it mous by B.B. King, Steve Ray on Friday 31 August there will be Melendi will play host to the Vargas Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald. jazz fusion from Granada-based Marbella. 25 August, 10.30pm. Star- Blues Band, described as the Saturday’s concerts will start at Yin Yazz from 10pm. lite Music Festival. “King of Latin Blues” as well as 10pm. For tickets and further infor- Tickets 902750787 or email: tick- Pedro Andrea, Madrid-born gui- In Almuñécar, El Majuelo park mation visit: www.almune- [email protected] tarist and Blues singer whose re- will host the Funky Soul Fest on car.info
Jitterbug Jazz Malaga. 29 August, 8.30pm. Eng- lish Cemetery , Avda de Pries. 10€. Mena. Día de la Música composer Eduardo Ocón Rivas. The Jitterbug Jazz Group will be Flamenco dancerÁgueda Saave- Benamocarra. 8 September, from performing in the grounds of the dra. Tickets email: ven- midday. Municipal sports complex. Robin George English cemetery. Bar. [email protected] or Not just live music but other activi- Periana. 24 September, 10pm. El on webiste: www.ventana- ties such as gastronomy, exhibi- Cañuelo Bar. Música en Otros Espacios abierta.es tions and competitions. The con- The Love Power Band will be in Arizona Baby, Sierra Nevada. Nerja. 24 August, 10pm. Hostal certs will be a tribute to Spanish concert. 46 August 24th to 30th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH
FESTIVALS Lions Club President’s Dinner Mijas. 15 September, 7pm Tree- tops, El Chaparral Golf. 40€. Feria Bowie and Prince’s greatest La Cala de Mijas will be celebrating Antequera. Until 26 August. their 20th anniversary President’s Concerts, competitions, wine tast- Dinner at Treetops restaurant. ing and dance performances. Bull hits at tribute concert Cava and canapes on arrival, three- fights. Fireworks at midnight on course meal with wine. Entertain- last night. http://www.elsoldean- ment from Randy Corwood Soul tequera.com :: TONY BRYANT and Motown. Tickets from La Cala BENALMÁDENA. A special de Mijas Lions shop or call Feria de San Luis de Sabinillas double tribute concert featuring 677659061. Sabinillas. 24-26 August, day and the music of two of the most in- night. fluential pop musicians of the Live music and dancing, king and 1980s will be held in the munici- queen of the fair, procession and pal auditorium in Benalmádena lots of activities over the two days. Costa on Saturday 1 September at 9.30pm. Douglas Days The concert will feature the Teba. 24-26 August. greatest hits of legendary star A tribute to the Scottish knight, Sir man, David Bowie, and pop’s James Douglas, who died helping flamboyant virtuoso, Prince. to repel the Moorish forces from The Marbella-based Spiders The Spiders from Marbs will perform a tribute to Bowie. :: SUR Teba. There will be a Medieaval from Marbs, a band consisting market, exhibitions, concerts, of several members of popular band fronted by Tomas Henry, a which has already been per- guided visits etc. Costa punk band The Rein- musician that has been per- formed in the UK and Germany, fected, will perform some of forming a Prince tribute act for will feature hits from Prince’s Las Tres Culturas David Bowie’s most celebrated more than 15 years. most popular era and will in- Douglas Days, Teba. :: SUR Frigiliana. 24-26 August, day and hits and will include songs from Born in the UK, this multi- clude Purple Rain, Sign of the night. the different stages of Bowie’s talented musician possesses an Times and Diamonds and Pearls. Gran Fiesta de Agua y Espuma The festival of the three cultures career, from the androgynous uncanny likeness to Prince, Tickets 16 euros are available Nerja. 27 August, from 6pm. From will be celebrating 13 years this alien, Ziggy Stardust, to Aladdin complete with his mannerisms, from outlets or from the ticket Calle Chile. year with concerts, theatre, films, Sane and The Thin White Duke. musicality and extravagant office on the night of the con- The great water and foam party is workshops, activities and a fire- Purple Reign is a seven piece dance routines. The show, cert. www.costadeldisco.com free and open to everyone prepared work display. www.festivalfrigili- to get wet. The even closes with a ana3culturas.com water balloon battle and a foam party. EVENTS Magical 3D Experience is a walk- Maga Luxury Age Concern 4th Birthday through optical illusion allowing Malaga. Until 30 August, Museo Mijas. 23 September, from RAF 100 years dinner dance families and friends to photograph Automovilístico Y de la Moda 2.30pm. Tamisa Golf Hotel. 15€ Mijas. 6 September, 7.30pm. Hotel Magical 3D experience themselves in a range of fun sce- The new temporary exhibition in A show and cold finger buffet. Tamisa Golf. 35€. Puerto Banús. Until 15 Septem- narios. www.magical3dexperi- the Malaga car museum is dedi- Tickets from the Age Concern shop 2018 is the 100th Anniversary of ber, next to Teatro Goya. ence.com cated to luxury designer brands. or Tamisa Golf or call: 686289904 the formation of the RAF and the August 24th to 30th 2018 47 SUR IN ENGLISH WHAT TO DO
RAF Association Costa del Sol Lux Mundi Torre del Mar. Tel:952 Visit Huelva, the Doñana National Cine Albéniz Branch are combining the celebra- 543 334 or e-mail: Park and Faro in Portugal. Price C/Alcazabilla 4, Malaga. Tel: 902 36 tion of this historic event with [email protected] includes, coach, insurance, hotel 02 95 or visit www.cinealbe- their Annual Battle of Britain Din- (bed and breakfast), entrance to niz.com or www.unientradas.es ner Dance. The evening will com- Horse racing on the beach Doñana. Tel:952 543 334 or e- Mary Shelley: 18.30 mence with arrival drinks and ape- Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Until 24 mail: [email protected] The Music of Silence: 16.30, ritifs, followed by a three course August from around 6.30pm. 20.35, 22.35. dinner with wine and coffee. There The annual horse racing along the Trip to El Chorro and the will be entertainment throughout beach starts as the tide goes out Caminito del Rey Cinesur El Ingenio the evening. The event is not ex- and the sun starts get lower in the Fuengirola. 19 September depart- Avda. Juan Carlos 1, Vélez-Málaga. clusively for RAF Association sky. The race has been in existence ing from various points. 33€ Tel. 667 77 31 87. members. Tickets: 952567412, for 173years and every year gets Full details contact Fundación Lux Alpha: 12.10, 17.50 (every day). 656698194 or from Tamisa Golf bigger and better with activities for Mundi Fuengirola, C/Nueva 3. Tel: Incredibles 2: 18.30 (except Mon, Caminito del Rey, Lux Mundi Hotel. www.rafacostadelsol.co.uk children and stands on the beach. 952474840 Tues, Thurs). www.carrerassanlucar.es The First Purge: 20.15 (every day). Coach excursion to Gibraltar Phoenix Club trips Cinesur Miramar Torre del Mar. 20 September, 18 Cuenca, Logroño, Ávila. 17-21 Oc- Avda. de la Encarnación, Fuengi- Yelmo Cines, Plaza Mayor October, 15 November. Various de- tober. Various pick ups. 350€ pp rola. Tel. 952 19 86 00. Centro de Ocio Plaza Mayor, Avda. parture points. 12€ sharing. Incredibles 2: 12.00, 16.30. Alfonso Ponce de León. Transport, travel insurance Includes coach fare, B&B accom- Alpha: 12.00, 16.45 (every day); Tel: 902 902 103 or visit included. Passport necessary. Lux modation, guides in Cuenca and 21.05, 23.15 (Mon, Tues, Thurs). www. yelmocines.es Mundi Torre del Mar. Tel:952 543 Salamanca and the drivers gratu- Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again: The Happytime Murders: 12.45 334 or e-mail: luxmundi@lux- ity. Email: phoenixsocialclub@ya- 22.00, 00.20 (Tues). (Sat, Sun); 16.40 (Mon, Tues, mundi.org hoo.co.uk or go to www.phoenix- The Darkest Minds: 18.05, 20.10, Thurs). socialclub.co.uk. 22.20 (Tues). Alpha: 13.00 (Sun); 16.00 (Fri, Sat, Enjoy nature The Equalizer 2: 18.40, 21.20, Sun). Ojén. Daily 7.30 - 9.30pm. La Eco Polo and concerts 00.00 (Tues). The Equalizer: 12.10 (Sun); 16.50 Reserva, Crta A-7103, km2. Racing, Sanlúcar de Barrameda. Sotogrande. Until 1 September, Madame Butterfly, opera from (Mon, Tues, Thurs). Every evening during the summer from 5.30pm. Santa María Polo Sydney Harbour: 21.00 (4 Septem- Mission Impossible: Fallout: the nature reserve is offering a ‘Luz de Luna’ Club. ber) 12.40 (Sat, Sun). walk (not difficult) and a ride in a Antequera. Until 16 September. Free admission for the majority of The Spy Who Dumped Me: 12.00 4x4 to see the wild deer, goats and Throughout the summer, there the evenings for the public to Cines Teatro Goya (Sat, Sun). other animals. Suitable for all ages. will organised visits to the monu- browse the boutiques, have a meal For tickets and information call The Incredibles 2: 13.45 (Sat, Sun); By previous appointment only. ments and museums of Antequera and listen to live concerts from 951196665. www.cinesteatro- 16.30, 19.00, 21.30 (every day). Tel: 656960478 or in the evenings. Visitors will be funk, soul, jazz and Cuban to 80s goya.com Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again: http://ecoreservaojen.com/ able to visit the observatory and tribute groups and a DJ. Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again: 14.20 (Sat, Sun); 22.15 (Sun, Mon, take a walk through the country- 15.50 (every day). Tues, Thurs). Trip to Ubrique and Grazalema side in the moonlight. O. V. FILM Mission Impossible: Fallout: Torre del Mar. 27 September. Vari- 15.45 (every day). Cine de Verano ous departure points. 28€ Huelva, Doñana and Faro SUR in English advises calling cine- The Equalizer 2: 20.30 (every day). La Playamar beach between the Co- Visit Ubrique in Cadiz, the leather Torre del Mar / Fuengirola. 1-5 Oc- mas to check for any last minute The Happytime Murders 16.00, , pacabana and Los Bandoleros beach museum etc then Grazalema for tober. Various departure points. time changes. Lunchtime and late 18.30, 22.45 (every day). bars. English subtitles. lunch and a visit to the textile mill. 375€ pp. sharing dble room. night screenings weekends only. Incredibles 2: 15.50 (every day). Ballerina: 21.30 (28 Aug). 4848484848484848 August 24th to 30th 2018 FOOD&DRINK SUR IN ENGLISH
Flowers make a beautiful ingredient
Rediscovered as a decorative element, flowers have a long history of use in the kitchen
Colourful and aromatic moves it to the side of his plate.) petals and flowers have But in terms of food, there is lit- tle new under the sun, and the con- been used for thousands sumption of flowers is certainly of years in the not. As Harold McGee points out preparation of dishes and in The Kitchen and Food, “the most important edible flowers in the not just as a garnish West are not colourful and don’t even look like flowers”. Cauli- :: ESPERANZA PELÁEZ flower, broccoli, artichokes and ca- MALAGA. Using flowers to gar- pers are all immature flowers, and nish plates of food is becoming figs are inflorescences. And let’s more and more popular, so much not forget that the stamens of the so that it has initiated a surge in saffron crocus (Crocus sativus), companies specialised in cultivat- one of the most expensive cook- ing them, and not only for cater- ing ingredients and whose use has ing. been documented since Ancient Nowadays you can find contain- Egyptians used it 2,300 years ago. ers of mixed petals for sale in mar- Flowers are the reproductive or- kets, greengrocers and supermar- gans of a plant and use colour and kets; perfect for adding a touch of aromas which are usually concen- colour (but also for stimulating a trated on the petals (not in the case resigned sigh from the diner as he of saffron) and in the form of vola-
A selection of edible flowers sold to add colour and aroma to dishes. :: SUR August 24th to 30th 2018 49 SUR IN ENGLISH FOOD&DRINK
ANDREW J. LINN SOCIAL DRINKING TO LIVE LONGER
lthough they may pro- long life is a wide circle of friends, vide brief flashes of more important than our diet, or hope, the frequent an exercise routine, etc. When we A news items about how visit a bar or café regularly we put wine is really good for us and can down roots in the local commu- cure everything from obesity to nity, leading to satisfying rela- cancer, not to mention high blood tionships. In almost any context, pressure, cholesterol and mem- having a drink with friends is a ory, sometimes stretch the limits profound act, giving rise to shar- of our credibility. If you believe ing thoughts with others we may this stuff, there is nothing that al- not otherwise express. Edible flowers have many uses in cuisine. :: SUR cohol cannot remedy. There are The Holt-Lunstad study fol- doubtless many elements in wine lowed 148 heart disease victims that, independently, may be from their illness to their death. tile substances and oils, to attract and petals such as violets. food and sold with their correspond- beneficial, but if they have to be The longest survivors were those pollinating insects and birds. Flavoured waters are still widely ing health registry label, a precaution taken accompanied by alcohol, with the widest circle of relation- If the West has been developing used today in Arabic and Moroccan that must be extended even to the perhaps it is not such a good idea. ships; these amount to frequent the practical use of flowers and pet- cuisine, and orange blossom water purchase of aromatic plants and flow- Alcohol in any form is not favour- releases of endorphins, which als in food preparation, oriental cul- is not only used for green tea or des- ers for the kitchen. If people go to a able to the human body, although guarantee good health and lessen- tures (from China and India to the serts, but also in the dough for the garden centre to purchase plants for most of us are prepared to run the ing of stress. Since the birth of Middle East) and the ancient Aztec traditional roscones de Reyes made decorating food they must make sure gauntlet in order to enjoy our fa- mankind, alcohol, while not be- culture of Mexico, preferred aspects at Christmas. that plants sold are safe to eat. vourite tipple. ing the best thing for our bodies, such as aroma and symbolism. As It is not just haute cuisine that Flowers are fragile and their aro- But, and here is the really good has always been best for our men- the Mexican historian María de Jesús uses flowers nowadays. They are also mas, as well as their colours and tex- news, the act of drinking is bene- tal health and wellbeing. Ordóñez points out in her work ‘Las used in ecological cooking. There is tures, will be spoiled if they undergo ficial for us. Not alcohol as such, flores comestibles’, “the flower was an interesting article on the web page long cooking, heat or intense cold. but the side effects of drinking it. the sign of nobility and worth”. The www.ecocosas.com, with a list of edi- Remember to wash them and always Professor Robin Dunbar, of Ox- WINE OF THE WEEK Aztecs cultivated them in special- ble species, uses and effects and some use them fresh. Using the flower of ford University, has recently ised gardens, and in Mexico today, common sense precautions. an aromatic species, such as thyme, demonstrated that humans have Martínez La Cuesta dozens of flowers continue to be Among the main ones are never rosemary or lavender and humble always drunk alcohol as a way of used in the preparation of various use flowers marketed for ornamen- garlic will, in addition to adding a widening relationships. Indeed, a One of Rioja’s oldest bodega, dishes, including tortilla fillings and tal use and to consult a specialist when touch of colour to the dishes, add a review of grain production from founded in 1895 by the family of all kinds of stews. in doubt. The boom in the use of flow- milder version of the flavour. And it earliest times has shown that the the same name, Felix ML went In the Middle East, aromatic flow- ers for food has led researchers at the is fundamental to check the notes of prerequisite was to produce alco- on to found the region’s first ers such as roses, jasmine and orange University of Granada recently to re- aroma and flavour that each flower hol, not flour to make bread. regulating board. This very reli- blossom were used to make scented mind people that some species are adds before putting them on the plate. The theory is so simple and able red wine, aged in oak for 18 water and various sweets. The Arabs included in Regulation 258/97 of the In an edition of MasterChef, decorat- logical that it is hard to fault. Peo- months, is listed as out extended its use to the Mediterra- European Parliament on New Food ing a dessert with a garlic flower cost ple relax as they drink, and the re- of stock by some on- nean and, combined with cane sugar, because they are not of traditional the contestant dearly. Beyond a mere sulting endorphins lead to a sense line suppliers, but on also introduced by them, produced use in European territory. Therefore, ornament, flowers should be treated of wellbeing that reduces tension. the Costa del Sol it is the first frozen sorbets in places like unless a botanical expert, it is advis- as another ingredient in the Recent studies demonstrate that easy to find in many Sicily and also crystallised flowers able to always use flowers grown for kitchen. the most important element for a stores. 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Hospital Civil. In 1918 Malaga’s main hospital was run by Dr Alfonso Hurtado Janer, and it foud it hard to cope with the avalanche of patients suffering from ‘Spanish flu’ in the summer and autumn that year. :: UMA