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With Halloween on [email protected] +34 681 090 799 its way we look at the traditions in Spain surrounding this 3-day celebration. DESIGN The rollercoaster of covid continues with various ebbs and flows in different ar- Danny McCarthy, Insignia Graphics eas. The need to remain vigilant on complying with the regulations is our main [email protected] defence. CONTACT DETAILS The current situation affects so many including our fund-raising events. I was www.the-journal.es planning to publish the sponsorship form for Race for Life in the October edi- +34 968 103 008 tion, however there is uncertainty that the event will take place. Mabs are busy finding an alternative fund raiser and will keep me posted. I hope to be able to SALES let you know how we can all support Mabs and any other organisation within [email protected] [email protected] our community. CONTRIBUTORS We have all spent more time in our homes and some have been cooking up a Damien Sugden [email protected] storm. 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If you would like to advertise in the exciting, new look Journal, please CALL: +34 681 090 799 www.the-journal.es 4 October 2020 CONTENTS Page 6 - 7 News Page 38 - 39 Gadgets & Gizmos Page 8 - 13 Lifestyle Page 40 - 42 Motoring Page 14 - 15 Films Page 43 - 45 Sports & Local Societies Page 16 - 17 Good Reads Page 46 - 47 Fashion Page 18 - 19 Music Page 48 - 49 Beauty Page 20 - 21 Charities Page 50 - 53 Gastronomy Page 22 - 25 Homes & Gardens Page 56 - 64 Mind, Body & Spirit Page 26 - 33 Property, Financial & Legal Page 65 Horoscopes Page 34 - 35 What’s On Guide Monthly Page 66 - 67 Useful Numbers Directory Calendar Page 36 -37 Take A Break Where to find us Distribution Pick Up Points Farmacia El Alamillo The Fuschia Beauty Clinic Sullys Sports Bar Cat’s Bar La Azhoia Alamillo Restaurant Vista Bar Restaurante Deskaro La Proa Restaurant The Camposol Business Centre Spar mini supermarket Con Cierto Sentido Restaurante Farmacia Farmacia Bongos Restaurant Another World Properties Bodega Golden Cafe Mercers Isla Plana Viggos Restaurant Alley Palais Camping Los Madriles Mamma Mias Restaurant T J Electricals (Euronics) Veterinary Clinic Filbees Estate Agency Just Fabulous Restaurante La Chara CJ’s Bar The Beauty Palace Farmacia The Old Market Tavern Branded Brico Pepelino Tourist Office The Blackbull Panaderia Pepelino The Food Co Best Wishes Corral and Alcaraz Solicitors Costa Cafe Bolnuevo The Tea Pot Currencies Direct Camping Bolnuevo La Colado Farmacia Best Wishes Condado Spar mini supermarket Mailins Hair & Nails Eden Hair & Beauty The Cheesecake Emporium Condado Property Management Just Joe’s Salon Restaurante Sofias Cafe Colonia Mazarrón Spar mini supermarket Elliots Restaurant Decklids Mechanics The Condado Club Hotel Amapola @Home Furniture Shop Hotel Playasol DKV Clinic Hacienda del Alamo Restaurante & Bar Oasis Clinica Rover D’Fusion Medical Centre Puerto de Mazarrón ITV Station CampingLos Delfines Repsol gasolinera Camposol Buena Vista Alens Supermarket www.the-journal.es 5 October 2020 News Halloween in Spain: From Celtic the rest of the country. great entertaining shows held in the main Rituals to Zombie Walks In Galicia, a region famous for its rich amusement parks. local folklore and ghost legends, the night Some of the most popular Halloween Like most things in Spain, what the nation of October 31st is known as Noite dos events in Madrid include the borrows from overseas is usually adjusted crazy Halloween Pub Crawl (starting in and transformed into something of their Plaza Mayor). own. In Spain it has a traditional feel Moreover, during this time of the year, which sets it apart from most European the city hosts a very special event – Sui countries. Generis Madrid, formerly known as Semana Gótica de Madrid or Madrid Better known as El Dia de los Gothic Week. Muertos (Day of the Dead or All Souls And, if you don’t mind a 40 min train trip, Day), Halloween in Spain is a three-day the vibrant university town of Alcalá de celebration that kicks off on October Henares puts on a killer zombie march 31st with Dia de las Brujas (Day of the featuring drummers and dancing in the Witches), continues with Dia de Todos street, all sorts of scary creatures, as well los Santos (All Saints Day) on November as a professionally choreographed flash 1st, and culminates with Dia de los Calacús (Night of the Pumpkins) and is mob. Muertos on November 2nd. celebrated with pumpkin carving, costume Far from being a commercial holiday, the parties, bonfires, rituals, and sometimes In northern Spain, locals celebrate All Spanish Halloween is all about honoring even trick-or-treating. Souls Day with some traditional pastries the dead and celebrating the continuity A special feature of Halloween in Galicia called Huesos de Santo (Bones of the of life. Accordingly, specific customs and is the quemada – a strong alcoholic Holy), which they bring to the graves of rituals can be observed throughout the drink, usually made from aguardiente, loved ones along with flowers. country, most of them similar to those unground coffee beans, sugar, and lemon Unlike the US, where Halloween in Mexico and other Spanish-speaking rind or orange peels. Traditionally, the costumes are inspired by books, TV nations. For instance, during the Dia quemada is prepared within a pumpkin shows, and pop culture, people in Spain de Todos los Santos, which is a public and consumed after reciting a spell dress up in all kinds of spooky characters, holiday, many families tend to gather at (esconxuro). from ghosts and werewolves to zombies the grave of their deceased relatives with and vampires. holy water, flowers, food, and drink in Halloween in Madrid order to rejoice and socialize. Madrid greets Halloween with a plethora of exciting events and activities for the In Northern Spain Halloween is whole family, from flamboyant themed celebrated with more enthusiasm than in parties organized by the capital’s discos to Find Bobby Tunes hidden in The Journal, contact Costa Calida Radio and you can request the song of your choice THIS Costa Calida Radio 90.00 & 100.00 fm Listen all day......every day On-line www.costacalidaradio.com www.the-journal.es 6 October 2020 What is a secondary electricity sharing an apartment with iPhones, iPads, do you do? meter and when would need one? tv’s laptops, hair dryers etc will consume a lot in a very short time frame. The Solution A secondary electricity meter is a sepa- Install a secondary electricity meter in rate meter that is compatible with the your property. This pre-loaded card sys- existing meter in any property but uses a tem operated meter will save you money “pre-paid credit” system. This means that by making your tenants pay for their a property owner can totally control the electricity. It is so simple to use. electricity usage of all, or some electrical This neat little device can sit next to appliances within a property. The cost of your electricity meter and can be used electricity in Spain has increased dra- for the” whole house” supply or just for matically over the last 2 years and these the air conditioning, depending on the meters are an absolute “must have” for way in which the electricity circuits were any property that is rented out either on installed.