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April is one of my favourite months, the sun is now a fairly regular fi xture and the evenings are now longer thanks to the shift in the clocks.There’s a lot going on this month, the major event being the Semana Santa celebrations during Easter week. I’ve included some information in this issue of The Resident Plus and we will be publishing more details of timings for the major processions in the area, in this month’s The Resident which will be published around the 15th April.Over recent months we have been including news and information regarding next month’s local elections, but this has had to come to a halt since the national government in its wisdom introduced new legislation last month prohibiting any form of campaigning on any commercial media, whether billboards, radio, television, websites or newspapers until the 5th May. You may have noticed that the youthful images of the various candidates are no longer staring benevolently down at you as you go about your daily business, well now you know why. So I suggest you enjoy this brief politics-free window, as from the 6th of May it’s going to be back with a vengeance.As we continue to develop The Resident Plus we have been tinkering with the format and style, to make it easy to use on smaller screens, we have also introduced a pdf download for those of you whose devices don’t support Flash. Links to these can all be found on our website at www.theresident.es/the-resident-plus.htm and don’t forget to register on our subscriber list to make sure you get your copy of The Resident Plus as soon as it is published.

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Introduction

In this month’s issue:

Manilva comic festival page 7

Duquesa’s Renegade Jet Boat page 14

Semana Santa page 18

Creamfi elds Andalucia page 22

Silversea Cruises page 32

Volvo World Match Play page 34

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After six years of investigations and legal actions the Chilean Lawyer at the heart of the money laundering case, Fernando del Valle has been sentenced to six years in prison for money laundering and tax evasion, he has also been handed

fi nes totalling over 2.5 million euros and has been ordered to pay compensation of over 340 thousand euros.In the end only 5 of the 19 accused were found guilty, and the entire case was put in jeopardy when telephone recordings were declared as inadmissable evidence.Also found guilty were Sophiane Hambli who was handed a prison sentence off three years, three months and a day and

Ballena Blanca money laundering case reaches conclusion

ordered to pay a fi ne of just over 1.5 million euros.Dolores León, was given a year’s prison sentence and ordered to pay 30,000 euros, whilst the Finish businessman, Aimo Veikko Voutilainen has been given three years, three months and a day, and fi ned 1,378,339.65 €, again for money laundering. His wife Maria receives the same sentence. The remaining 14 defendents were acquitted.Over 50 arrests were made in connection with the Ballena Blanca case in which Del Valle had put together an international web of companies to avoid paying tax in Spain, with connections to Turkey, Algeria, Finland, Sweden, Iran, France and Morocco, and it is thought that some 12 million euros had been laundered through this network. Del Valle participated in 194 foreign companies, most of them constituted in Delaware in the United States and the rest in fi nancial havens such as Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Panama and the Virgen Islands.

Offi cers from Estepona’s National Police force have arrested a man for a robbery committed in 2006 at Selwo Adventure Park.The man was part of a gang the broke into the park in the early hours of April 17, 2006 and removed a number of safes which contained some 150,000 euros in cash.The crime went unsolved until police arrested a man who answered the description of one of the gang, and DNA samples taken at the time of the robbery matched the suspect.Police continue to hunt for the man’s accomplices.

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Guardia Civil offi cers have arrested a man for numerous robberies of bars and restaurants in Sabinillas and Manilva.The arrest has come as the result of a number of investigations which offi cers tied together once they realised that they all shared a similar ‘modus operandi’, which pointed to a Portuguese national known locally as ‘El Portugués’ who was subsequently arrested and is expected to appear in court in the near future.

Man arrested for spate of robberies

The Government of Gibraltar has issued a notice advising that the following ‘old series’ currency notes are being withdrawn from circulation:£5 currency notes with the prefi x letter AA;£10 currency notes with the prefi x letter AA;£10 currency notes with the prefi x letter B;£50 currency notes with the prefi x letter AA.These currency notes will continue to be accepted by banks until the end of August 2011. A notice of demonetisation will be issued shortly which will provide for the ‘old series’ currency notes to cease to be legal tender after this date.Demonetised notes will, however, continue to be accepted by the Treasury Department.

Demonetisation of old series of currency notes

Since 2010 the local television stations in Estepona and Manilva combined to bring viewers the terrestrial digital television (TDT) channel Canal 43.These two boroughs were joined by Casares and Benahavis to provide local news, information, sport and current affairs programming to the western end of the Costa del Sol.Whilst there have been a number of issues with equipment and signal strength it is hoped that these will be resolved in the near future, allowing a wider audience for this service.In the meantime you can view a live stream from Canal 43 at www.manilvalife.com/general/local-television-canal-43-live-stream.htm

Local television at Canal 43

ESTEPONA

Plans to expand Sotogrande International School were presented recently at a meeting attended by local authority representatives, architects, students and members of the school faculty.These plans would see the campus expanded to cater for the education of some 900 students both boarders and day pupils.This announcement follows an earlier meeting at which an agreement was signed between the school and San Roque Town Hall’s Education Department which will provide scholarships for fi ve outstanding children of limited fi nancial means, and a further ten sporting scholarships for young athletes.

Expansion plans unveiled at Sotogrande School

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GIBRALTAR

Gibraltar’s recent power problems should soon be a thing of the past after the government there awarded a contract for the construction of a new power station to be built at the Lathbury Barracks Parade Ground and replacing the three current stations.

New power station contract awarded

The new facility will be built by a consortium comprising ETDE SA (A major power station contractor company subsidiary of French multi-national company Bouygues) and Dutch Civil Engineering Company Volker Stevin Construction Europe B.V. at a cost of £122.8 Million. This is the largest single contract ever awarded by the Gibraltar Government.The station will house 8 Caterpillar Diesel Generation sets with a combined output of 62.4 megawatts, with room for additional units.Work is expected to be completed by 2013.

SAN ROQUE

Residents of Guadiaro were pleased to see the demolition of the old electrical transformer situated next to the village’s cemetery.The work has been scheduled since 2001 but the power company Endesa have been slow to grant permission for the works, which due to the proximity of the tower to neighbouring properties has meant that it has been necessary to dismantle the building by hand.

Eyesore removed

MANILVA

Manilva’s Foreign Residents Department in collaboration with Alcoholics Anonymous is running a seminar at the Usos Multiples building in Sabinillas on the subject of alcohol and drug dependency.Whether you or someone you know has issues with alcohol or drugs, ro you simply want to learn more on this subject then pop along on Tuesday, 12 April from 5 pm.

Talk on alcohol and drug dependency

Trip to Benaojanbeautiful surroundings, we will visit the Pileta Caves and monuments and other places of interest in the town, as well as sampling typical dishes and products of this municipality.In this area, two geological formations of great importance are found, namely Hundidero-Gato and the Caves de la Pileta, one of the most important sites in Spain for prehistoric cave drawings, which has been declared a National Monument and which attracts thousands of visitors every year.Departure at 09.00, returning around 18.00, price to be confi rmed.

Manilva’s Foreign Residents Department has organised a trip to Benaojan Situated in the heart of the Ronda mountains, in

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GIBRALTAR

Gibraltar’s military will celebrate a 21 Gun Salute in honour of HM The Queen Elizabeth II’s Birthday at The Tower – Berth 41, Gibraltar in April 21, at 12.00 noon.

Saluting the Queen’s Birthday

John Lennon and Yoko Ono look-a-likes Alan James and Veninia Johnson joined easyJet at Liverpool John Lennon Airport to offi cially launch Easyjet’s fi rst fl ight from Liverpool to Gibraltar.Famed as the location of the real John and Yoko’s wedding more than 40 years ago, Gibraltar has strong links with Liverpool thanks to its Beatles connection that was immortalised in the lyrics of ‘The Ballad of John and Yoko’ in 1969.The new route, which launched on Tuesday 29 March, will provide travellers with a three-times-weekly service between Gibraltar and Liverpool for as little as £27.99 (one-way, including taxes).To celebrate the launch of the new route, Easyjet are offering free return fl ights from Liverpool to Gibraltar to fi ve couples who share the same wedding anniversary as the famous pair. The fi rst fi ve couples to provide proof that they were married on 20 March will receive complimentary return fl ights to Gibraltar with the low-fares airline.

Ali Gayward, UK commercial manager at easyJet comments: “This is a great opportunity for people in the North West to take advantage of our brand new route to Gibraltar and enjoy all that this unique destination has to offer.

Easyjet off ers ‘Ticket to Ride’ to celebrate Gibraltar launch

As from Saturday those caught short in Gibraltar will be able to ‘spend a penny’ in any one of the seven new automatic toilets installed in various locations. These new conveniences can be found at the Frontier, Winston Churchill Avenue, Waterport Road, Eurotowers, Commonwealth Parade car park and Grand Parade. The toilets will cost fi fty pence per visit.

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Manilva will once again play host to some of the best talent in the world of comic artists and writers.Organised by Manilva’s Culture Department in collaboration with Ateneo de Ageciras cultural association, the event will be held in the Villa Matilde in Sabinillas from 1 to 3 April.The festival will be opened by Carlos Pacheco, considered to be one of the top comic artists in the world, and will feature a host of activities from drawing workshops, lectures, fi lm screenings, along with the opportunity to purchase comics and related items from a number of specialist retailers.

PROGRAMME

Friday 1 April

6.00 pm Opening ceremony.6.30 pm Inauguration of an exhibition of works by Ismael Pinteño.7.00 pm Inaugural lecture by Carlos Pacheco.8.00 pm Seminar “Graphic Humour in the Press” by artist Carlos Villanueva.9.00 pm Film screening: “Superman Returns”.

Saturday 2 April

10.00 am Warhammer workshop directed by local artist Daniel Pro.10.30 am Live bodypainting workshop by Anibal.11.30 am Manga workshop by artist Lourdes Sanchez.12 noon European comic workshop by artist Cristina Lopez.12 noon Comic and illustration drawing workshop by Andres Ferreira.12.30 pm Drawing superheroes by Ismael Pinteño.1.00 pm Seminar “Graphic Humour in the Press 2” by artist Ricardo Tejeiro.5.00 pm Warhammer workshop by Daniel Pro.5.30 pm Seminar “Postwar Spanish Comics” by Angel Gomez.6.30 pm Presentation of the II Manilva Comic Festival Award to Antonio “Garry” Garrido.6.30 pm ‘Round Table’ with artists from “Kristal” magazine.7.00 pm Lecture by Carlos Pacheco.8.00 pm Seminar “Mazinger Z” by Juan Emilio Ríos, followed by screening of the fi rst episodes of “Mazinger Z” and “Mazinger Z impacto”9.30 pm Screening of the fi lm “The Dark Knight”.

Sunday 3 April

11.00 am II Children’s drawing competition.12 noon Screening of the fi lm “Spiderman 3”.2.00 pm Closing ceremony.

Villa Matilde hosts II Manilva Comic Festival

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At a recent council meeting plans were put forward for the expansion and improvment of Estepona’s industrial park (poligono industrial).It is proposed that an adjoining plot of 177,495 square metres be incorporated into the park allowing for expansion of the park.There are also plans to widen the bridge that connects the poligono with the northern side of the A7 toll road. Additional vehicle access points will also be factored into the plan.

Plans submitted for expansion

of Estepona Industrial Park

ESTEPONA

Estepona Town Hall has begun issuing some 66,581 free tickets for entry to Selwo Adventure Park to residents who were registered on the Padron as of January 1st this year.The Mayor, David Valadez, and the Director of the Park, María José Marañón, recently presented this annual agreement whereby all citizens registered in the municipality have the right to a free a visit each year, which

Estepona residents receive an invitation to visit

Selwo Park for freewas a provision of the original planning permission for the park.Parque de la Naturaleza Selwo Aventura occupies almost one million square metres (almost 250 acres) and is home to over 2,000 animals from around the globe who live in an environment designed to replicate

their natural habitat. It was opened in 1999 and since opening has continued to develop its facilities and environment.The park has an active programme for the preservation and breeding of endangered species, and has some notable successes over the last ten years with the birth of Bengal tigers, Angolan giraffes, red pandas, European bison, and last year Kanvar the fi rst Asian elephant to be born in Spain.

MANILVA

Local residents turned out in their hundreds for the opening of the new Las Viñas park in Manilva on April 1.

Las Viñas park opened


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Andalucia’s citrus farmers are suffering from a drop in demand for its fruit despite a bumper crop this year.The forecast for this year’s production of fruit is some 1.5 million tonnes, 25% up on last year, and almost 5% up on the average for the last four years. But with farmers receiving just 10 cents per kilo for the popular Navel oranges, and 9 to 10 cents for lemons, a reduction of

Spain’s citrus growers suff er from poor sales

SAN ROQUE

On Saturday 9th April, from 9.00 am until 1.00 pm approximately Ornitour in association with San Roque’s Tourist Offi ce are organising a beginner’s course in bird ringing at the Guadiaro River Estuary birdwatching observatory.

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Two students from the IES Cadalso secondary school in San Roque were winners in the Young Artists Contest organised by the Decorative and Fine Arts Association (DFAS) de la Frontera.Some 30 pieces had been entered and displayed at the Ortega Brú Art Gallery in the town, and the fi nal judging and awards were made at a ceremony held on Thursday 31 March.The fi rst prize of 500 euros was awarded to a photograph submitted by Ana Marina Cano, with a second prize of 150 euros going to a painting by Baltasar Núñez.

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SAN ROQUE

San Roque celebrates its Patron Saint with an annual romeria (pilgimage) to the Pinar del Rey woodland behind San Roque.This year the Romeria is on the weekend of Saturday 30th April and Sunday, 1st May.The event normally begins on Saturday afternoon when the procession leaving San Roque for Pinar del Rey, along Camino del Almendral, Avenida del Ejército, Ejido Alto, La Cruz, Cayo Antonio Pietro, Camino Viejo de Gaucín and Carretera del Albarracín.During the procession the participants will rest at Finca Salomón where refreshments are served. At 5.30 pm the procession will continue on the the Pinar del Rey.On the Sunday, after a sacred mass at 12 noon, there is usually a number of equestrian events held at the entrance to the Pinar del Rey’s recreation area. Thousands of people fl ock to the fi esta in the Pinar del Rey woods to celebrate the town’s patron.By early evening it is time for the Saint to return in procession by carretera del Albarracín, Camino Viejo de Gaucín and fi nally La Ermita (chapel).

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Internet betting exchange giant Betfair have joined the long list of gambling fi rms to shift their online operations to a Gibraltar. Confi rming the move this week, Betfair estimates it will save them some £10 million in the fi rst year after the cost of relocating technology and staff, rising to £20 million the following year.This follows the move by William Hill and Ladbrokes in recent years, and brings the total of major online gambling companies to 20 employing 12% of the Rock’s working population.

Betfair shifts operations to Gibraltar

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The Gibraltar Ornithological & Natural History Society (GONHS) has welcomed the recent designation of the Southern Waters of Gibraltar Special Area of Conservation (SAC) under the EU Habitats Directive and the recognition of Special Protected Area (SPA) for both the Southern Waters and Rock of Gibraltar sites under the Birds Directive.Work on this was started by GONHS back in the 1980s, before there was even a a Ministry for the Environment in Gibraltar. The Society’s drafting of the then Nature Protection Ordinance (now Act) (1991) already included most of the principles of the Birds Directive, and of the Habitats Directrive which, although not yet published, GONHS was party to as adviser to UK organisations involved in its drafting. Work by GONHS over the two decades that followed included a document entitled ‘Gibraltar and the EC Habitats Directive’, prepared in 1992, and a more extensive report, entitled ‘The Habitats Directive and Gibraltar’ submitted to the Gibraltar and UK Governments and the European Commission, in 1994, setting out in full the applicability of the Habitats Directive to Gibraltar. This was followed by a lull in Government activity on the matter, which led to GONHS once again initiating movement in 1999. This led to a number of meetings being held, which set out to resolve matters affecting designation of MOD land. These issues resolved, GONHS continued to press for progress, stressing the fact that Gibraltar would be embarrassed if site designation was not carried out. In 2004, GONHS was asked by Government to prepare the technical documents necessary for designation, for submission to Brussels. Following productive meetings with Government offi cials the submissions were prepared, the names of the two sites proposed by GONHS – ‘The Southern Waters of

GONHS Welcomes Site DesignationsGibraltar’ and ‘The Rock of Gibraltar’ accepted, and the papers submitted.GONHS therefore is extremely pleased that its work over nearly three decades has resulted in the designations recently announced by Government.The implications are many, both in the international standing of Gibraltar and in the protection of nature. The existence now of a marine SAC, the highest tier of protection at a European level, and recognition of Gibraltar’s importance for birds, by way of the SPA declarations, are huge steps forward.There is still progress to be made. GONHS for example, which was consulted and commented on the content of the new Site Management Plan, still has reservations as to some of the content and likelihood of enforcement. There is a need too to progress the Rock of Gibraltar designation, a process in which it looks forward to further involvement, given that one of the key documents contributing tho the holistic plan is the Upper Rock Managemet Plan it prepared for Government in 2005.The Society is therefore committed to further contributing to both the operation of the SAC and future developments in both the marine and terrestrial sites.Although in its Press Release and Press Conference Government regrettably and incredibly did not credit the work of GONHS and its members in this process, the Society is satisfi ed that fi nally, the fruits of its labours have been achieved. It has been a long journey, and there is still a good way to go, but the Society is pleased that its commitment and determination have been able once again to shape the history of nature and environmental protection in Gibraltar.

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Now that the weather is warming up and summer is just around the corner, it’s time for Duquesa’s resident thrill machine, The Renegade Master, to once again put to sea.I’m referring to the Port’s Jet Boat, operated by Clive Guest, and offering everything from mini-cruises to Sotogrande, dolphin trips, or thrill trips guaranteed to please even the most ardent adrenalin junkies.The Renegade Master, thanks to its waterjet propulsion system can outperform any propeller driven craft in its range of manoeuvres, carrying out 360 degree turns, ‘stoppies’, etc.,

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Mortgage debt

Numerous expatriate home owners in Spain have been facing diffi culties meeting their mortgage payments. Many owners have over the past years attempted to

collaborate with the banks attempting to reach an agreement to assist during personal periods of crises. It is discomforting to have seen so many owners lose their homes and to have ended up with enormous debts. With so many properties on the market and the infl ux of funding which has bailed out countless banks has meant that if you understand the banking system and have studied the housing market you may have some chance of further negations to fi nd a solution to your problem. An exceptional number of mortgage defaulters have been assisted by our offi ce and as we are accustomed to dealing the banks on these issues. One does have to understand that whatever the bank, the system is not the same as ones home country and for this very reason one needs to adapt when attempting to negotiate with your particular branch. What we have found on numerous occasions that where the relationship between bank and borrower has broken down we have been able to step in and renew negotiations. Surprisingly as it may seem too many, Costa Advice Bureau staff has found these directors amicable and very willing to work with us to fi nd a possible solution for individual clients. For those whose debts have reached such a level that court proceedings have been initiated, adding an extra burden of debt should not despair but contact us at CAB.


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Costa Advice BureauProperties and Spanish S.L companies

Incorporation of a property into a limited company was a popular and more economic way for many investors and home owners to purchase in Spain. With the bad publicity on the subject of offshore companies which were considered to have been formed to avoid taxes, has left many owners dubious of using these methods. Rules regarding the setting up of a Spanish S.L. are changing for the better. The state is no longer penalising home owners for incorporating properties into a S.L. company but has gone a stage further reducing taxes payable when you make the transfer of a residence with no outstanding mortgage or debt. In some cases the tax payable may be nil making this form of owning your property yet again an attractive option. Taking these less austere regulations into consideration, one may now safely study the signifi cance of this ruling and how it may be relevant to the laws on inheritance taxes.Hunting and gun licenses

Non Spanish persons who are intending to carry out this practice in Spain should be aware of the laws pertaining to fi rearms. Firstly you need to be a member of a registered hunting federation and secondly you cannot have ownership of any type of weaponry without a Spanish permit. Take note that you are not entitled to use the certifi cate previously supplied in your country of origin. Applications for your Spanish version are not complicated once you have held a previous licence. It is important to be aware that if you are already in possession of a weapon, this should not be imported into Spain without the relevant documentation.Myra Azzopardi

Costa Advice Bureau, Calle Real 58, Estepona

British Airways fl ights to Malaga have returned to Gatwick Airport for the fi rst time since the summer of 2009.The fl ights have now moved back from Heathrow to Gatwick Airport and have doubled in frequency, with up to four daily fl ights on selected days. This will increase to 27 fl ights a week from June 2011.Colm Lacy, British Airways head of commercial Gatwick, said: “We are delighted to be increasing the number of fl ights to Malaga from 14 services a week and moving the fl ight back from Heathrow to Gatwick. Malaga is an important route for our customers and we are delighted to add it to the excellent shorthaul network we have at Gatwick.

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16 NEWS

Estepona International Residents Day

Estepona will be celebrating its International Residents Day next month on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 April.In a change from previous years the event will be held over two days at the Palacio de Congresos in Estepona.Unfortunately, due to administrative problems the planned Latino Party, due to have been held on the Saturday evening has had to be cancelledOn Saturday 9 April festivities kick off at 12 noon with an afternoon of children’s activities designed to celebrate the cultural diversity of Estepona’s cosmopolitan community.On Sunday 10 April, there will be the traditional International Festival with various nationalities, clubs and associations presenting the culture, products, gastronomy and services to visitors which begin at 12 noon and fi nishes around 6 pm.For more details and full programme visit our website www.theresident.es nearer the date.

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Saturday 9th April12 noon - Opening and welcome12 noon to 4 pm - Children’s Party12.30 pm Tango with Magy1 pm - Dance from Paraguay with Jessica1.30 pm - La Milana Dance Academy with Gemma2 pm - “Costa Kickers” linedancing group2.30 pm - Magali “la Caribeña”3.30 pm - Belly Dancing with Paulina Partal and the Iplacea Dance School4 pm - Various songs with Billy Robins4.30 pm - Performance by the Adult Municipal Dance School with Maribel García 5 pm - Billy Robins returns5.30 pm - Music from Los Paraguayos from Marbella6 pm - End of the show

Sunday the 10th April12 noon - Welcome12.30 pm - Performance by the Municipal School of Flamenco with Eva Alarcón1 pm - “Amaru Inti” music from Perú1.30 pm - Performance by the La Milana Municipal Dance school with Gemma2 pm - Municipal Dance school with Mariví Rodriguez.2.30 pm - Traditional Argentinian dance with Alejandro Iaconi3 pm - Tango with Sandra Baldi3.30 pm - Colin and Natalie performing “Modern Jive”4 pm - Paraguayan dancing and music4.30 till 5 pm Fashion show Fusion “Moroccan Caftan” with Sabah Melehi –Tawassol and Flamenco dresses with Encarni López from Ria Pitá shop.5.30 pm - End of the show

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Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal has overtaken Mukesh Ambani to become the wealthiest Indian according to the annual Forbes list of World Billionaires for 2011 released this month. With a net worth of 31.1 billion US dollars it’s little wonder that Mittal has the megayacht to match and his 80 metre masterpiece was spotted in Gibraltar’s Ocean Village marina last week. Megayacht Amevi, ranked 63rd in the 100 largest yachts in the world, cruised into Ocean Village en-route from Tarragona to the Caribbean island of Saint Martin for fuel, provisions and luxurious R&R. As a territory well-used to the ways of the wealthy, Ocean Village marina was the perfect choice super billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. The London resident is the second richest man in Europe, sixth in the world, and CEO of ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaking company. In fact it is said that one in fi ve cars on the planet is made up

of the steel materials from his empire. Amevi’s reported 300 million euro price tag would have been mere pocket money for Mittal.First launched in 2006 and delivered to Mittal in 2007, Amevi comes from the Oceanco shipyard and provides superior accommodation for 12 guests attended to by a crew of 27 – that’s quite some staff/customer ratio. A selection of her remarkable features include a helipad, cinema, gymnasium, heated swimming pool with exercise jet pump, massage room, hair salon and a pool table on hydraulic stabilizers so you can take aim on the black even while underway. Boredom is banned on Amevi as the megayacht has a huge array of tenders and toys for water play. From catamarans to RIBs, Sea-Doos to Sea Bob underwater jet bikes, Hobie Cats to sailing dinghies, Amevi has every kind of boat covered as well as diving equipment, windsurf boards, wakeboards, kneeboards, water-skis and all those wonderful infl atable toys such as donuts and bananas that just love to get you wet.And how much for this luxury? Well Amevi is chartered for 700,000 euros a week – so start stockpiling lottery tickets or befriend a millionaire and get onboard.Prices for Premier Berths at Ocean Village’s newly extended marina start from just £10 a day for vessels up to 39ft off season. Megayachts over 50 metres can berth for £4 a metre, that’s just £320 a day in Amevi’s case – a vast reduction off equivalent marinas in the south of France and Italian Riviera.For more information email the Pier Offi ce on pieroffi [email protected], telephone 00 350 200 73300 (24 hours) or visit www.gibraltarberths.com.

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Manilva’s Culture Department is organising a coach trip to Malaga to see the Nuestro Padre Jesús Cautivo and María Santísima de la Trinidad easter processions on Monday, 18th April.The coach will leave the roundabout at the entrance to Manilva at 5 pm returning in the early hours of the morning.Participants will have the opportunity to tour the streets of Malaga, visit the city’s churches, view the religious imagery and generally take in the atmosphere of this holy week procession.For more infornation or to book your place contact the Delegación de Cultura in Manilva, the Castle in Castillo de la Duquesa, or the edifi cio de usos múltiples in Sabinillas.

Trip to Malaga Easter procession


18 FEATURE

Whilst Semana Santa is a national tradition throughout Spain, it is in Andalucia that the full fervour of christianity’s most important celebration can be experienced.Across the region, in almost every city, town and village, religious brotherhoods and guilds parade through the streets carrying fl oats on which different scenes from the Easter story are depicted.These fl oats or ‘Tronos’ (thrones) are carried by the ‘costaleros’, so called because traditionally the used a stuffed sack or ‘costal’ to help bear the weight of the tronos, some of which weigh several tons and may require hundreds of costaleros to carry them.Each brotherhood is associated with a particular part of the Easter story and the processions, sometimes involving thousands of members, is enacted in the correct order according to the Passion, starting on the Sunday before Easter, Palm Sunday.

One of the most important parts of the procession is when the fl oat exits from the respective church, a manouevre often requiring great skill and coordination on the part of the costaleros and the leader whose job it is to ‘steer’ the trono.The fl oats are accompanied by penitents or Nazareños some of whom wear the capirotes, conical hats which disguise the wearer, and which remind the specator of the Ku Klux Klan. Other penitents may go barefoot, whilst some are blindfolded.Another intrinsic part of the procession is the marching band, many of which are solely dedicated to performing in the Semana Santa processions, and play pieces of processional music written specifi cally for Easter.

Semana Santa - Andalucia celebrates its most holy of festivals during Easter week

Palm Sunday in Estepona

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Locally, San Roque’s Easter processions are some of the most important in the area and have been declared an ‘Event of Tourist Interest’ by the Junta de Andalucia.Many of the statues paraded around the streets of San Roque during Easter Week date back to the 16th century and the residents of San Roque brought them with them when they left Gibraltar and established their new town around the Shrine of San Roque after their hometown was occupied by the Anglo-Dutch forces during the War of the Spanish Succession.There are several processions, but the highlight is the Good Friday procession which features fl oats with fourteen different images representing the Stations of the Cross, and is the only ‘Magna’ procession held annually in the whole of Andalucia.Regardless of your religious beliefs it is hard not to be moved by these processions, and it is highly recommended that you try and take in at least one of the processions during Easter week.

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The motor racing circuit at Jerez de la Frontera will be the venue this summer for the Creamfi elds Andalucia electronic music festival. The festival, which has been held annually in Almeria since 2004, has moved to the Province of Cadiz this year taking advantage of the racetrack’s camping facilities and greater space. This summer’s event also breaks with tradition and will be expanded to cover two days offering over 24 hours of music on three stages over the weekend 13 and 14 August.Although the full line-up has yet to be fi lled, some notable acts have already confi rmed including The Prodigy who will headline on Saturday 13, this being their only appearance in Spain this year.Other top acts performing will be Armin Van Buuren, Paul Kalkbrenner, Gareth Emery, James Holden, Alex

Under and Henry Saiz all of whom have confi rmed their participation.The organisers are currently selling tickets for the weekend at 60 euros per person, with day tickets expected to go on sale in the near future.Tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets and El Corte Ingles as well as from the offi cial website:www.creamfi elds-andalucia.com

The World’s top electronic music festival touches down in Jerez this summer

UK electronic dance group The Prodigy will perform their only Spanish gig this year at

Creamfi elds Andalucia 2011

The Prodigy

22 WHAT’S ON


Cream came into being in 1992 as a weekly house music night at Liverpool’s Nation nightclub, where it continued for 10 years as a regular Saturday night event playing host to some of the biggest international DJ superstars including Paul Oakenfold, Paul van Dyk, Sasha plus early exclusive DJ sets from The Chemical Brothers.In 1994 Cream set up shop in Ibiza’s now legendary Amnesia Club where they continue their weekly summer residency every Thursday night.In 1998 the fi rst Creamfi elds festival was staged in Winchester in Southern England attracting 25,000 people and featuring live performances from Run DMC, Primal Scream and DJ sets from over 100 DJ’s. Bringing a unique and innovative attitude to the market Creamfi elds very quickly established itself as one of the leading outdoor music events in the UK. Now in it’s 14th year the event continues to grow both in the UK and internationally with festivals in Spain, Abu Dhabi, Australia, Brazil, Argentina, Malta and Peru in 2011.Creamfi elds has earnt a reputation as one of the best festivals on the circuit winning last year’s award for ‘Best Dance Event’ in the UK Festival Awards for the 2nd year running and was also voted ‘Festival Of The Year’ in the highly coveted industry Music Week Awards, beating the likes of Glastonbury, V and IOW Festival.

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El Arrebato will be performing live in concert at La Linea’s Palacio de Congresos on 9 April from 9.30 pm.Real name Javier Lebandon, ‘El Arrebato’, has impressed audiences across Spain with his unique blend of fl amenco, rhumba and pop. Coming from Seville Lebandon made his recording debut in 2001 with the release of his fi rst album “El Arrebato” featuring the single “Poquito a Poco”. The album wento on to sell 70,000 copies and was followed in 2003 with the follow up “Una Noche con Arte”. His real breakthrough came in 2005 when his third album “Que Salga el Sol por Donde Quiere” sold 350,000 copies and stayed in the Spanish charts for 60 weeks.El Arrebato will be performing tracks from his latest album, Lo que el viento me dejó as well as many old favourites.Tickets are available priced 25 euros from:www.telentrada.com

El Arrebato in concert

Saturday 2, 11 pmFlamenco from Rocio BazanAccompanied by Gaspar Rodribuez, Miguel ‘El Nene’ and Eva Fernandez - Entry 10 euros

Friday 15, 11 pmSinger/GuitarristElena Bugedo in concert - Entry 6 euros

Saturday 23, 11 pmBarakaLive Flamenco - Entry 6 euros

Friday 29, 11 pmJose Antonio Delgado and Carmen BozaEntry 7 euros

Saturday 30, 5.30 and 7 pmJ L RubialesChildren’s Magic - Entry 5 euros

Saturday 30, 11 pmJ L Rubiales - MagicianNow it’s the adult’s turn - Entry 6 euros


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Spanish singer/songwriter Vanessa Martin will perform live in concert at the Palacio de Congresos, Estepona on Saturday, 16 April at 11 pmTickets 20 euros (+ service charge) fromwww.ticketmaster.es

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24 WHAT’S ON

Performed by the Baroque Chamber Orchestra in St Michael’s Cave, Gibraltar April 7, 8.00 pm.The orchestra has made a special programme for Gibraltar with Angel Hortas on harpsichord. The repertoire will include works by some of the most powerful and distinguished composers of the Baroque era – Corelli, Vivaldi, Albinoni, Händel and Bach. No doubt, Baroque music enthusiasts will be in for a real treat.Tickets £20.00 available from Sacarello’s Coffee Shop – Irish Town and Silver Shop 222 Main Street & £10.00 for Children & Senior Citizens available from the John Mackintosh Hall ticket offi ce.Tickets include a return shuttle service from the Bristol Hotel as from 7.00 pm.For further information contact Tel: 00350 200 72134 or [email protected]

The Gibraltar Philharmonic Society

presents “The Baroque Virtuosi”

Rio Manilva Road, [email protected] or call 95 892 690

Entertainment for April at ArmstrongsSATURDAY 2nd.The Raw - This duo perform songs from all eras, from classical to pop.

SUNDAY 3rdMothers Day! – Treat your mum to a special lunch at Armstrongs! Flowers available to order which will be presented when she arrives!

SATURDAY 9thFrankie B - The Soul & Motown king is back to sing all your favourites

SATURDAY 16th Alicia - This fabulous lady entertains us with 70′s, 80′s and 90′s disco! If you want a party, she’s your lady!

SATURDAY 23rd‘Its my Party’ 60s show‘ - Back by popular demand, this show includes all the classic 60′s diva songs

SATURDAY 30thThe Rat Pack – These boys need no introduction, join them for the best show on the coast!

The Soaks3 April, 10.30 pmMalaga band perform classic rock covers, both English and Spanish. From Rollign Stones to Tequila via Credence Clearwater Revival.

Kennedy10 April, 10.30 pmSeville fourpiece perform their own pop/rock compositions, with more than a passing nod to the likes of Keane, Coldplay and The Verve.

Jose Luis Pardo17 April, 10.30 pmOne of La Linea's top guitarrists returns to Molly Blooms after some 18 months. Jose Luis will be treating the audience to some of the best blues songs.

Molly BloomsPlaza Cruz Herrera,La Línea de la Concepción956 762 078

Los Buhos24 April, 10.30 pmLocal band Los Buhos, headed by Pepe Salazar, bring you a host of pop and rock classics from the likes of Santana, Rolling Stones, etc.

San Roque’s Juan Luis Galiardo theatre

presents Chico Ocaña in concert

Chico Ocaño will be performing at the Juan Luis Galliardo theatre in San Roque on Friday 8 April.In 1995 Mártires del Compás from Seville surprised us with their fi rst album Flamenco Billy. It was the birth of a new way of feeling music from the south of Spain, inspired in fl amenco. The term Flamenco Billy became a trademark for Chico Ocaña, the soul of the band. Fifteen years later, and after the break up of Mártires de Compás in 2007, Chico Ocaña embarks on a new adventure with his debut solo album Canciones de mesa camilla, released last year..“Flamenco Billy is different from everything else that’s out there, it’s my own formula” says Chico Ocaña. “It’s a musical arrangement that is inspired in orthodox fl amenco and invigorated by other musical styles. The base is always fl amenco, like the fi rst three albums of Mártires del Compás before we started mixing in more electronic sounds”.Tickets are 12 euros in advance or 15 on the door.

TEATRO CERVANTESRamos Marín, s/n, Málaga

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American Ballet Theatre

American Ballet Theatre´s ABT II is a classical company comprised of fourteen extraordinarily talented young ballerinas, between 16 and 19 years old, that have been carefully selected from all over the world. Strong values that represent excellence in the world of dance, qualifi ed to perform with any international company of renown yet, fundamentally, they are the dancers-in-training of the American Ballet Theatre (ABT), one of the 20th century´s most distinguished companies and the most important in the United States. With headquarters at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, the company has boasted among its ranks the most exceptional ballerinas of recent decades, among them Mikhail Baryshnikov, Alicia Alonso, Erik Bruhn, Natalia Makarova, Julio Bocca and, currently, the Spaniard Ángel Corella. Tickets from 10€ to 27€

Thursday, 07 April, 9 pm


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Sales tel: 902 36 02 95 Info: 952 22 41 00

Luis Eduardo Aute performs live in concert performing tracks from his latest album Intemperie; fourteen unedited songs in diverse styles that refl ect the milestones that have marked a career spanning more than four decades and very much in line with our times. An album with a tremendous critical charge, bathed in scepticism, desperation, lyricism, doubt, paradox, literary and cinematic…and, as always,

Malaga’s Teatro Cervantes presents a Night of Spanish Music performed by the Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra of Dnepropetrovsk featuring Argentinean guitar virtuoso Rolando Saad, and conducted by Natalia Ponomarchuk.Throughout its 65 year history, the Ukrainian National Symphony Orchestra of Dnepropetrovsk has been directed by the most prestigious national and international conductors in the world and accompanied by the best soloists, and has enjoyed many successful tours throughout Europe.The driving force in Rolando Saad’s artistic and personal life is an enduring fascination for the guitar. After a performing career that spans three decades, his numerous international tours are still fuelled by a passion for communicating the rhythmic richness and beautiful sound of the Spanish guitar. An afi nity for the classical Spanish repertoire was the major infl uence on Rolando Saad’s early career. Following his professional debut in Palma de Mallorca at the age of 19, he played solo recitals in over 40 countries and concentrated exclusively on works by Albéniz, Granados, Sor and Tárrega. But 1988 saw an important change of direction, when he played Joaquín Rodrigo’s “Fantasía para un gentilhombre” for the fi rst time and, a year later, the composer’s celebrated “Concierto de Aranjuez”, two works

which became central to his future artistic development. Programme:Concierto de Aranjuez, J. RodrigoFantasía para un gentilhombre (Fantasy for a Gentleman), J. RodrigoSuite from the opera Carmen, G. BizetEl amor brujo (Love, the Magician), M. Falla.The concert is on Wednesday, 27 April from 9 pm.Tickets range from 15 to 45 euros and are available through UniTicket www.generaltickets.com/unicaja/

referencing different music styles with unfl inching lyrics, impeccable and inspired. Proof, yet again, that Luis Eduardo Aute is a classic among classics, one of the best singer-songwriters in the history of Spanish music. Music, poetry, movies, sculpture… Luis Eduardo Aute (Manila, 1943) has mixed work in all of these disciplines with feeling and commitment. In his musical career this has translated into thirty two albums full of songs that are burned onto our collective memory and created by someone who has never taken his fi nger off the pulse of the street, always in tune with what is going on in the world and with what moves people. www.generaltickets.com/unicaja/

A Night of Spanish Music with Ukrainian National

Symphony Orchestra of Dnepropetrovsk

Luis Eduardo AuteFriday, 8 April, 9 pm

Wednesday, 27 April from 9 pm


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Estepona Town Band presents a concert celebrating the music of Holy Week.The concert will be performed in the Ntra. Sra del Carmen church in Estepona on Saturday, 2 April from 8.45 pm. Entry is free.

Semana Santa Concert

Estepona’s Culture Department in collaboration with Mediterranean

Concert: “The Romantic Piano - Olena Blahulyak”

Centre for Music Promotion presents a piano concert by the acomplished Ukranian pianist Olena Blahulyak.Olena will perform works by Chopin and Schubert at the Casa de la Juventud, Plaza de las Flores, Estepona on Saturday, 2 April from 8.30 pm.

PROGRAMME:

Frédéric Chopin24 Preludios op. 28

Robert SchumannKreisleriana, op. 16Carnaval, op. 9Tickets: 20 €

SOLROK CHOIRFrom Gershwin to Gaga!

Solrok Choir welcomes singers of all ages and ability.The choir meets every

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Dance studio, Calle Nueva,Manilva Town

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Black Cats at Louie Louie’s

Mallorcan rackabilly outfi t “Black Cats” will perform live at Estepona’s Louie Louie R’n’R Bar, Calle Real, on Thursday 7 April from 10 pm.Black Cats are a Rockabilly band from Majorca,Spain, consisting of Óscar “Groove Daddy” Monserrat (double bass), Carlos Matías “Charley Twist” (drums) and Joan “Jo Pro” Prohens, (lead guitar and vocals).Founded in the late 80′s, the band’s unique sound ranges from Hillbilly-Bop to Old time Rock-n-Roll, with infl uences that span 50′s Rock and roll (Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Bill Haley, etc.) to 80′s neo-rockabilly (Stray Cats, Restless, etc.).Entry is free.

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27WHAT’S ON

Earlier this month on Saturday, March 5th, saw the fi rst of what is hoped will be many of the 50s Rock & Roll Club dance events to be held in La Flor de los Naranjos, Marbella.With a varied attendance of people from Málaga, Ronda and Algeciras the event began with a class in the most important dance steps led by teacher Daniela Terraneo. Resident DJ Tall Mike did a set, followed by Maktub Hula Show who put on a stunning performance of traditional Hawaiian Dance. Fabulous DJ Paula from Cadiz got up on stage for her session leading into the early hours of the morning, with the very best in wild Rock ‘n’ Roll, Rockabilly and Rhythm & Blues from the 50s and 60s, and had even the most timid up and dancing.Also featured at the event were original short fi lms about 50s motorbikes, cars, burlesque and Rock & Roll selected by Fusees Kustom Styles projected on to the giant screen in the main room at La Flor. DJ Tall Mike returned to close the party, ending at 3am, and will be back on Saturday 2nd April with the next edition! Rock & Roll is here to stay! Don’t forget, entry is free.

‘Rock & Roll Original’ Dance Club begins with a blast in Marbella

Rock lovers will be pleased at the announcement that this year’s San Pedro Rock will be held at the San Pedro de Alcantara concert venue on Saturday 30 April from 7 pm.Headlining this year’s event is the Spanish folk metal/heavy metal band Mägo de Oz (Wizard of Oz). The band was formed in mid 1988 by their drummer Txus and have gone on to achieve great success in Spain and in 1995 were declared Revolution Rock Band. The band is well known for the strong Celtic feel to their music, strengthened through their use of a violinist and fl autist.Also on the bill are the bands A+B, Carmine, Octubre Roto, and Salvi Moreno and The Traffi c Jam.Tickets are 18 euros in advance or 22 euros on the door. Tickets are available from El Corte Ingles, call 902 400 222, or www.ticketmaster.es

San Pedro Rock 2011Saturday 30 April 2011 7 pm

Carpa de Concierto de San Pedro de Alcantara

Calle Jorge Guillen, San Pedro de Alcántara


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Marlows is a modern spacious comfortable restaurant with an outside terrace to accommodate smokers. At Marlows you will fi nd expertly fried fi sh & chips, north sea haddock, cod, plaice together with starters. Ribs, chicken, pies, sausages, salads, desserts and a kids menu at only €4. Marlows have 50 years plus in the fi sh & chip trade and is fact opened the very fi rst fi sh & chip shop in Gibraltar, back way in 1966 (Irish Town Fisheries, for those of you old enough to remember it).Quality, Value and Service excel at Marlows. So why not try for yourself!Marlows can also cater for any party, Big or Small up to 100 people.

Marlows Fish & Chip Restaurant

EARLY BIRD ONLY €6.951 Fish & Chips (Cod or Haddock)

1 Bread & Butter or 1 Peas1 Drink

Tea, coffee, beer, water or soft drink6pm - 7.30pm

Monday to ThursdayServed in the Restaurant

During the winter months there is a fantastic Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding lunch on Sunday served from 1pm - 4.30pm. Tel. 951 276 728

Lolas at Pepe’s!

The Lola’s boys will be singing a few numbers to get the summer going at the Almijera (Pepe’s) Beach Bar on the Sabinillas-La Duquesa beach on Sunday 10 April.Why not pop down and enjoy an afternoon of songs and musical wit performed by Paul and Andrew.Starts around 2.30 pm so don’t miss it.

DFAS de la Frontera is a society who get together for lectures, special interest days, trips, and social events. Regular monthly lectures are held at the San Roque Golf & Country Club on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11 am, and usually last between an hour and an hour and a half. Vistors are welcome to come along to lectures; entrance for visitors is €12 and €10 for members of other NADFAS societies. Entry is free for members of DFAS de la Frontera.The lecturers are experts in their fi elds and are selected from the NADFAS accredited directory and the programme is designed to be wide ranging and interesting. In addition to the lectures the programme may also include one or two ‘Special Interest Days’, where the lecturer gives an additional in depth lecture on a specially selected subject. In addition a number of special events are organized each season.For more information call 956 794 582 or visit www.nadfas-delafrontera.org

DFAS de la Frontera

International Club of Estepona

The ICE Club is a social club for all English-speaking people, and holds many events during the week, such as: Music, dancing and themed supper evenings. Day and holiday coach trips. Golf, bowls, rambling, drama, cards and quiz. Monthly magazine and much more.Sundays - Bar open 12.30 to 2.30 pm for drinks and tapas.Tuesdays - Bar open 11 am to 2.00pm for drinks and tapas.Thursdays - Bar open 10.30 am to 2.30 pm for drinks and lunch.

ICE Club, Urbanisation Bahia DoradaEntrada 4 or 5 at km 149, A7, Estepona Tel 952 802 549Visit their website - www.siberme.com

Estepona Today and ViewpointA weekly radio programme in English each Saturday

from 2 pm to 3 pm onRadio Television Estepona 107.2 fm.

National and local news; what's on; where to go; club and association information, etc. Also interviews and

discussions.It is planned to have a 'round table' discussion

once or twice a month on various themes.Presented by Rona Bourke.


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20th April 2011From Cook to Gauguin - The Cult of the South Pacifi cLeslie Primo: Lecturer and tour guide at the National Gallery and the National Portrait Gallery.Exotic plants and animals came back on early voyages of discovery along with stories of strange cultures. The lecture will focus on how the South Pacifi c has been portrayed in the art of Western Europe from the time of James Cook’s fi rst encounters and how Paul Gauguin’s rich, languid paintings in Tahiti refl ect the allure of the simple, natural life they portray.

AREME AGM(Estepona Foreign Residents’ Association)

The AGM of AREME will take place on Monday May 9th at the Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, Estepona at 11.00 am.All members please make every effort to attend this meeting.Two volunteers are required, to join the present committee - a Secretary and a Membership Secretary.From May there will be two AREME events per month, (excluding August and December).

REGULAR EVENTS.On the second Wednesday of the month there will be various events at The Boys’ Bar near Supersol at 7.30 pm for 8 pm.A Coffee Morning and Table Sale will also be held on the third Saturday of the month at the Padre Manuel Cultural Centre, Estepona from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm (Contact Heather Butler-Rawlinson on 658 128 496).Why not join AREME - it only costs one euro per year to be a member.AREME is a Non-Political association working for the benefi t of all the Foreign Residents in Estepona; whilst also meeting socially and helping to raise money for local charities at the same time.


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An incredible, moving and inspirational biography was the winning entry in this year’s International Speech Contest at The Achievers Toastmasters Club.Percy Roland told the amazing story of Nikolai Kobelkoff, the “Human Trunk” who was born in 1851 in Siberia without arms or legs, and in spite of his disability managed to build a business empire, got married and had children ... ten children in fact!Helen Johnson came a close second with an inspiring recollection of her participation in an ironman triathlon. For those uninitiated in extreme sports, an ironman is a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike run, followed by a 26 mile marathon. Something that can only be achieved with a combination of great physical condition and special motivation ... such as an 8 year old daughter who has promised her school a fi lm about her mum winning the ironman!Both winners will travel on to Alicante to represent their club in the next stage of the contests. The Area Contest is taking place on the 9th of April and involves all clubs that form part of the local Area (Alicante, Valencia, Malaga and Marbella). After that, the next stages are Spain and Portugal, Continental Europe ... and fi nally, the World Championship in Public Speaking, taking place this August in Las Vegas!Toastmasters International is the world’s leading organisation devoted to practising public speaking and leadership. Members of the local club, “The Achievers Marbella”, meet every Wednesday, 7.30 for 8.00 pm at Aloha Gardens, Nueva Andalucia (above El Jardin), to exercise their oratory, their brains ... and their laughing muscles. Contact Gunda on 605 688 008, or visit their websitewww.toastmastersmarbella.com

Speech contest winners

Contest winners Helen Johnson and Percy Roland

On Thursday 24 March, Cudeca celebrated the inauguration of the Cudeca Estepona Charity Shop, located in Calle Ortega Y Gassett 5. The event was attended by the Mayor of Estepona, Mr. David Valadez López; the welfare Councillor, Yolanda Franco; the district welfare concillor, Cristina Capablanca, President and Founder of Cudeca, Mrs. Joan Hunt, and Mr. Rafael Olalla Martínez, Deputy Managing Director-Chief Financial Offi cer, along with Cudeca friends and volunteers. The new Estepona Charity Shop, is much more spacious and modern, and is the meeting point for donors, volunteers and clients, and it is hoped it will become the benchmark of second hand charity shops within the area. The shop sells all types of goods such as, clothes for men, women and children, shoes, bags, books, bric-a-brac, etc. As part of Cudeca’s commitment to the environment with regards to its charity shops, it actively seeks the 3 R’s: Reduce, Recycle and Re-use, in which the aim is to bring donated items to life and therefore, help more than 700 patients cared for by Cudeca each year, free of charge. The Estepona Charity Shop is open to the public from Monday to Saturday from 10.00 am to 1.30 pm. For more information, call the shop on 952 524 640.

Inauguration of Estepona’s new Cudeca Charity Shop

This year’s annual awayday for the Estepona Floral Art Club starts with a visit to the Botanical Gardens in Torremolinos. Then it is on to the Viveros in Alhaurin where there are many items of interest to see and there will be a 3-course menu del dia lunch. The trip will round off with a visit to the Wine Museum in Malaga, where there will be the opportunity to taste the various wines on offer and learn about winemaking in Spain. This event will take place on Tuesday April 12th 2011. The coach will stop along the coast at various pick-up points starting at Swings Restaurant in Estepona, at 9.30 am. The cost of this trip is just €25 per person so please contact the Chairman Marilyn Pemberton, Tel: 952 928 197 for further information. The Club’s next demonstration will take place on Tuesday 17th May 2011, at El Campanario Golf & Country Club, (behind the Hotel Diana). The Club will be welcoming Elizabeth Graham, NAFAS National Demonstrator, from Newport, Wales. This will be an opportunity to see the art of ‘Flower Arranging’ at its best. Don’t miss out on this afternoon.

Estepona Floral Art Club


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ADANA, the Estepona-based animal rescue charity said a sad farewell at its AGM last week to long-serving President, Janet Greenstreet, who after years of working for the dog and cat rehoming charity is saying goodbye to Spain and hello again to her native Yorkshire.A large crowd of members, including many new faces, were present at the Francisco Muñoz Perez Sports Centre, Estepona, to hear Janet’s fi nal report.In her speech she thanked the volunteers who, she said, were the mainstay of the twenty-two year old charity and stressed that, in spite of fi nancial pressures caused by the current crisis, ADANA was maintaining its high standards of animal welfare.Janet’s successor as President, Maria Cawsey, is a familiar face to many as she has for years managed the ADANA shop in Estepona.Thanking the members for her unanimous election, she pledged to continue the good work done by the retiring President and wished her well in her new life in the UK.For further info contact Marjorie Bedford 636 934 146.

Estepona animal charity says

farewell to long-serving president

Janet Greenstreet

Board members of ADANA, the Estepona-based animal rehoming charity, were delighted to host Estepona Mayor David Valadéz at their kennels in the Parque de Los Pedregales.David was shown around the kennels by the Kennel Manager, Eddie Taylor and co-worker Fernando Amores. He was driven up to the kennels up the mountain along the very rough track...an experience which led him to promise that the long-awaited and much-needed repairs would be put in hand very shortly.Over an excellent lunch at Venta Manolo, overseen by the very attentive Manager Carlos, the ADANA Team and their guest discussed issues of concern facing the long-established animal charity. They were delighted to hear that the Mayor had been most impressed, both with the state of the kennels and the condition of the dogs and also with the dedication and commitment of the ADANA Board and volunteers.Thanks to Mayor David, ADANA will in future enjoy the facility of radio and tv advertising in the local media, which, it is hoped, will bring more and more potential adopters to the ADANA kennels.After the lunch newly-elected President Maria Cawsey said that she was sure that the very cordial meeting would be the fi rst of many and be the start of a new era of close co-operation between ADANA and the Estepona Ayuntamiento.Photo shows Maria, the mayor and Mary Page, vice president. For further info; contact Mary Page on 667 234 592

Estepona Mayor visits ADANA

Perrera and enjoys a good lunch!

Maria, the mayor and Mary Page, vice president

CAR BOOT SALESaturday, 2nd April, 10 am - 2 pm

Bar Eden, beside EL EDEN Garden CentreForest Hills Rd, (nr Riding School) Estepona

Thanks to all who supported our February market. Stalls @ €10 booking fast for March.

Enjoy tapas or lunch at Bar Eden,children’s safe play area.

Easy parking. Bric-a-brac, gifts, cakes, fl owers, jewellery, Artesanía and treasure!

Regrettably no commercial traders permitted.Contact [email protected]

636 934 146

ADANA

Urgent Deliveries Messengers - Courier Service

Tel. 952 89 30 96 - 952 89 72 33 - Fax. 951 27 35 [email protected]

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Intimate Italian CruisingItalians possess a great zest in all things, embracing the best that life has to offer. The Lefebvre family of Rome conceived of a pioneering company that would offer a personal style of cruising, unrivalled in the world - ships that would be as elegant and spacious as grand hotels, yet as warm and inviting as gracious homes. Like most success stories the idea was quite simple. The components would be customised, complementary, embracing and based on each guest’s unique desires.

World’s leading 6* ultra-luxury cruise lineSilversea offers an unrivalled cruise experience in the ultra-luxury class of world travel. They have set the standard that leads today’s cruise industry.Silversea launched their fi rst ship the Silver Cloud in 1994. The Silver Wind followed in 1995, the Silver Shadow & Silver Whisper in 2000 & 2001. The expedition ship Prince Albert II entered service in 2008, and the newest addition - Silver Spirit – entered service in December 2009. All ships have been designed with an extremely low passenger density – the lowest in the industry. Silversea offers unmatched onboard brands and luxury products, an all-inclusive pricing policy and true personal service of the highest quality. These are just but a few of the reasons why Silversea is the world’s number 1.

Suites, and only SuitesThere are no cabins on a Silversea ship, only suites. 80% of all suites feature a furnished, private teak verandah. From the Vista suite to the Grand or Owners suite, the appointments will include sizeable living rooms and bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms fi nished in Italian marble and walk-in wardrobes. Twin or double beds – the choice is yours, with a full turn down service twice daily. Suites contain a refrigerated drinks cabinet. This is stocked daily with your personal selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, all complimentary

Silversea Cruises – the world’s number one,ultra-luxury cruise line

and replenished daily to your requirements. A personal safe, direct dial telephone, TV and DVD with 24 hour television and movie channels, arm chairs and sofa, dressing table and writing desk with your own personalised stationary. All suites are individually air conditioned, and fi nally you are equipped with Silversea bath robes and slippers to compliment the valet and laundry service plus a choice of no less than nine different pillow types, ensuring that your personal comfort is guaranteed. A personalised Butler service is included in all suite grades, certifi ed by the Guild of Professional English Butlers.

Silversea’s trademark ‘All-Inclusive’ value Our All-Inclusive policy has become synonymous with Silversea.Aboard the ships of Silversea, a connoisseur’s assortment of complimentary wines, champagne and spirits are stocked in one of the fi nest cellars at sea. Wine at lunch & dinner, cocktails by the pool or champagne as you dance the night away – all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout the ship with Silversea’s compliments.24 hour complimentary room service. A formal dinner served course by course, a late night snack, or full breakfast delivered upon request – no charge or tipping.All onboard gratuities are included, with none ever being expected.

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Open seating dining all the time- rated the fi nest at seaSilversea restaurants are a gourmet’s dream come true. Ranked the fi nest at sea, the open seating policy allows you the choice of where, when and with whom you wish to share your evening with. There is no pre-assigned seating or times. Silversea have a choice of restaurants on their ships, serving the fi nest cuisine to be found at sea. Silversea have a long established relationship with Relais & Chateaux & Relais Gourmands. Here is the art of the master chef at its fi nest. Guests can savour ‘La collection du Monde’- 30 signature dishes created exclusively by Relais & Chateaux guest chefs. Alternatively, there is the less formal atmosphere of La Terazza, where evening meals are exclusively prepared to Italian recipes. Or try Seishin, our Asian / Japanese fusion restaurant & Stars Supper Club onboard Silver Spirit, and ‘Black Rock’ dining at the pool side Grill. Dining onboard Silversea is sophisticated, diverse and perfectly paired with our excellent wines, rated the fi nest wine cellar at sea.

Onboard amenities From world class restaurants, Silversea also offer a diverse range of attractions onboard that include bars, a casino, a Broadway style two-tier theatre showing excellent shows and revues, a book and video/DVD library, Lecture and card room, shops, computer centre, aerobics centre, health spa & fi tness centre and the Humidor, Champagne room and Connoisseur’s corner, where you can indulge in the fi nest Cuban cigars, cognacs, port wine and celebrated vintage champagnes. Silversea also offer Enrichment programs on selected cruises, with celebrated luminaries giving lectures from the world of The Arts, entertainment, politics, & media, adding a further dimension to your onboard experience.

Silversea Savings and ValueSilversea offers attractive price incentive savings for advanced booking, as well as promotional fares on selected sailings throughout the year.

Silver Sailing SavingsSavings of up to 67% on cruise only voyages.Extended Voyage ProgrammeCombine two or more consecutive voyages and enjoy further substantial savings.Onboard SavingsBook your next cruise whilst sailing and enjoy additional savings of an additional 5%.Free air packagesAvailable on many 2011 & 2012 voyages.Ship Board creditsFrom $500.00 to $1500.00 shipboard credits per suite for selected 2011 voyages and all 2012 voyages.Venetian Society MembersBecome a member of Silversea’s Venetian Society and receive additional savings to those listed above.

Contacting your localSilversea Cruises agent

Located in our area since 1986, Peter Conway-Hann has represented Silversea Cruises in Gibraltar, Southern Spain and now Portugal since the company’s formation in 1994. With 24 years experience in the cruise industry, Peter is one of the longest serving agents in the Silversea family and has the full Silversea reservation system at his fi ngertips. Fares can be quoted in UK £s, US $ Dollars or € Euros. Additionally, and most importantly in these diffi cult economic times, your payment is made direct to Silversea accounts. This gives you a 100% guarantee that your payment is safe with Silversea and does not go through a third party. Peter & Nicky can off er information and advice on all aspects relating to Silversea Cruises. Peter & Nicky can be contacted on Gibraltar 00 350 200 60346 or Spanish mobile numbers 609 557 423, 609 557 407.email: [email protected]

Photos courtesy of Silversea Cruises


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The top two ranked players in the world, Martin Kaymer and Lee Westwood will headline the Volvo World Match Play Championship at Finca Cortesín from May 19-22, 2011, with the fi rst 13 qualifi ed players accepting their invitation to this prestigious Championship.The Championship is shaping up to be one of the major events of the season as this year’s qualifi ers, Rory McIlroy, after his runner up fi nish at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship and Paul Casey, winner of the inaugural Volvo Golf Champions, and Paul Lawrie and Johan Edfors who fi nished fi rst and second yesterday in the 2011 Open de Andalucía, immediately confi rmed their participation in the 24-player Volvo World Match Play Championship fi eld.They join winner of the 2010 Dubai

Golf Championship, Robert Karlsson and the four leading players on the fi nal 2010 Race to Dubai Ranking; 2010 Race to Dubai winner, Martin Kaymer, World Number One, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter and Francesco Molinari. They will join the previously announced Major Champions Graeme McDowell and Y E Yang, defending Champion Ross Fisher, and 2008 Volvo Masters champion Søren Kjeldsen.All the recent changes and enhancements that the partnership of Volvo, IMG and the European Tour have devised seem to have been a hit with the players as all of the 13 players qualifi ed have taken up their place in the fi eld. On arrival at Finca Cortesín in May the players will be divided into eight groups of three players to be played out on Thursday and Friday with 16 players progressing

World’s top ranked duo head Volvo World Match Play

Championship fi eld

to Saturday in a knock-out format with the semis and fi nal played on Sunday.

2009 winner Ross Fisher

18th Fairway


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“I can’t wait to return to Spain to play in the Volvo World Match Play Championship as I am hoping to do much better than I did in my debut in ‘09. I had a great run earlier in the year at the Accenture so I am really looking forward to playing match play again and hope I can continue my good form. I am also very excited to return to stay in the luxurious Finca Cortesín Hotel once again and to enjoy all the wonderful hospitality and services they offer.”World Number two and former World Match Play champion, Lee Westwood, added

World Number One, Martin Kaymer, is very much looking forward to playing in what will be his fi rst event back on European soil this year. He explained,

“I played the new Volvo World Match Play Championship at Finca Cortesin in 2009 and found the facilities to be truly world class, and the new ‘Champions League’ format to be exciting. This year, with an increased fi eld of 24 of the best players in the world, the Volvo

World Match Play Championship is back to its very best and a credit to the European Tour. The event transported itself well to Southern Spain and its new springtime date means we have two huge events back-to-back on the European Tour in May, with big prize money and vital Race to Dubai and World Ranking points on offer.”Continued Westwood, now in his 18th year on the European Tour, “It is fantastic news that the fi rst 11 players to qualify for the Volvo World Match Play Championship have all accepted their invitations, and it will be interesting to see who qualifi es after the Masters. I believe this will be Volvo’s 124th title sponsorship in professional golf, which is a phenomenal record of investment in our game and I look forward to doing battle with the guys what is shaping up to be a fantastic fi eld.”

Per Ericsson, President of Volvo Event Management Golf, added, “We are half way through the qualifying process and already we have a wonderful fi eld of world class players assembled. We are very happy that our changes to this historic event seem to have

enhanced this great tournament and it is a real pleasure to receive this positive feedback from the players.”

Vicente Rubio, Managing Director Finca Cortesín said, “We are really looking forward to welcoming this already world class fi eld of players to Finca Cortesín in May. All our preparations are going well and the players, who were so positive in their feedback in 2009, will fi nd everything to be even better this year. While the new date works well for the players it also is fantastic for Finca Cortesín as bathed in the beautiful Spanish sunshine it will certainly allow us to showcase our wonderful course and facilities in the best possible light!”Guy Kinnings Managing Director of IMG Golf, EMEA concluded, “I have seen many changes to the World Match Play Championship over the years, all aimed at improving and enhancing this great event, started by Mark McCormack in 1964. Looking at the evidence of the great fi eld already assembled for this year’s Championship, and the fact that all the players have shown their appreciation of the enhancements by each accepting the opportunity to play, demonstrates how well the format changes have gone down with the players. Working with our partners Volvo and the European Tour we look forward to another thrilling edition of the Volvo World Match Play Championship.”

Rory Mcilroy tees off at the 16th


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Paul Lawrie achieved his fi rst European Tour win since 2002. The 42 year old former Open Champion took the Open de Andalucía de Golf by Turkish Airlines in Malaga by one from Swede Johan Edfors.With six runners-up fi nishes since his last victory Lawrie must have feared it was going to be another near miss when, from one ahead overnight, he bogeyed the fi rst two holes and England’s Mark Foster birdied them.But, in a repeat of what happened at last year’s Open de España, Foster could not hold onto a three shot lead.Lawrie, despite dropping another stroke at the fi fth, turned things round by starting the back nine with four birdies in fi ve holes.And the six-time European Tour winner – his fi fth title came 232 events ago - could even afford a closing bogey to win with a level par 70 and 12 under total of 268.“It’s been a long time - 2002 seems a hell of a time ago,” he said. “I’ve had a few second places in there, but all of a sudden we’re there again.Edfors was left to rue a three-putt bogey on the 15th after he had drawn level three times, but with a 68 he pushed Chilean Felipe Aguilar into third spot.Foster, who like Lawrie was chasing his fi rst victory in more than 200 European Tour starts going back in his case to 2003, slipped back into a tie for fourth.Meanwhile, Kenneth Ferrie, who equalled The European Tour record with his 60 in the third round, crashed back to earth with a bump as a 75 sent him tumbling down to joint 11th.It was not a fi nish Spaniard Jose Manuel Lara will want to think about for too long either.Tied for third with a hole to go and still in with a chance if Lawrie made a mess of the diffi cult 18th, he went out of bounds with his approach and ran up a triple-bogey seven.A 14 footer at the tenth was the turning point for Lawrie. He followed it with a 25 foot putt and chipped close on both the 12th and 14th, the two par fi ves on the Parador course.To his immense relief it did not matter that he missed from under three feet in between those last two birdies or that he failed to get up and down from a greenside bunker at the last.

Lawrie breaks a nine year drought with a win in Malaga

Spain and Bolivia competed in the fi nal of the I Manilva International 7-A-Side Football Tournament which took place on Sunday 27 March at the Las Viñas football ground.Spain were crowned the victors having beaten Paraguay and England in the early stages to reach the fi nal with Bolivia.

Spain triumphs in Manilva’s I International

7-A-Side Football Tournament

The Spanish Team receive their trophy from the Mayoress

England

Estepona’s Sports Department in collaboration with the Estepona Rhythmic Gymnastics Club presents the I Individual Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament this weekend on Sunday 3 April at the El Carmen Sports Centre in Estepona.Twenty-six clubs from across Andalucia will take part with well over a hundred gymnasts competing at both cup and basic levels.Competition begins at 9.30 am with the award ceremony at 2 pm.Teams - Almería: Purpurina. Cádiz: Sancti Petri, Chiclana, Efi meva, Jerez, San Fernando, San Luqueño, Puertomar. Córdoba: Almodovar, Liceo. Granada: Granada, Nevada. Huelva: Ilipla. Málaga: Aldetor, Fuengirola, Málaga, Mijas, Miramar, Independiente, Estepona. Sevilla: Oso Panda, Maharana, Lebrija, C. Sevilla, C. Guadaira, El Cuervo.

Estepona rhythmic gymnastics tournament


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Amateur golfers from across Europe are currently battling it out at the European Nations Championships being played at Sotogrande’s Real Club de Golf this weekend.Representing England are a strong squad comprising Laurie Canter (Saltford, Somerset), Tom Lewis (Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire), Jack Senior (Heysham, Lancashire) and Andrew Sullivan (Nuneaton, Warwickshire).Formerly known as the Sherry Cup, the European Nations Championship is competed for over 72 holes with the best three cards each day counting towards the team event. An individual competition runs simultaneously with the Nations Championship, the champion collecting a trophy and the Amateur Masters Jacket. If the Championship ends in a tie, the teams involved will nominate one player to compete in a sudden death playoff.This year there are nineteen teams taking part including: England, France, Spain, Ireland, Austrial, Germany, Scotland, Denmark, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Holland, Wales, Switzerland, Portugal, Belgium, Slovenia, Norway and Turkey. England has won the title for the past two years over the same course, winning by 23 strokes last year.

England send a strong team for the European Nations Championships

This year’s 21st edition of Malaga’s half marathon road race will be held on Sunday 10 AprilThis year’s 3,700 runners will enjoy a new route setting off from the City of Malaga Stadium, then following Calle Pacífi co, Paseo Marítimo Antonio Machado, Av. Manuel Agustín Heredia, Paseo de los Curas, Av. Cánovas del Castillo, Paseo Marítimo Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Baños del Carmen then returning to the Estadio Ciudad de Málaga.The winners in both the men’s and women’s categories will enjoy a fi rst prize of 1,000 euros, whilst the fi rst Andalucian man and woman across the fi nishing line will take a fi rst prize of 250 euros. There is also a prize of 150 euros for the fi rst Malaga athlete through the tape.

XXI Malaga Half Marathon

Last year’s Malaga Half Marathon start line

Enjoy a great Day at the RacesHipodromo Costa del Sol, Mijas

Good Friday, 22nd April

Enjoy a fun day at the races, a fl utter on the tote,a few drinks, music and dancing.

Total cost 25 euros includes return coach travel,and entrance to the racecouse.

Coach leaves Puerto de la Duquesa at 9 am with additional pick-ups in Sabinillas and Estepona Port.

To book your place call Jeff on 666 271 618

Send us details of your sporting event for inclusion

in The Resident Plus - [email protected]


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Some of the best cyclists from across Andalucia will be taking part in the II Blas Infante Bike Marathon, which will take place on Sunday 3 April in Casares.Around 200-300 cyclists are expected to contest the race which will be held over a 60 kilometre course, with a shorter 35 kilometre course for younger riders.The marathon begins in Casares’ historic town centre before heading out into the campo where it will follow various country and forest tracks.Course: Leaving Plaza Marcelino Camacho in Casares at 10 am, Calles Fuente and Monte, Puerto de las Viñas, the race then commences a descent across Monte del Duque, along the La Acedio path where it then commences an 8 km climb to Pasada del Pino. From here there is another climb to Loma Matute along the Camino de Los Molinos until Los Llanos then a steep descent to El secadero and then another climb to the wind farm where once again the race takes the Camino Los Molinos and enters Casares at Calle Molinos

Casares hosts the II Blas Infante Mountain Bike Marathon

and the fi nishing line.The top riders from this event will be invited to participate in the Powerade Milenio Titan Desert Race in May which begins in Morocco with the fi nish line in Granada.


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The Resident Plus April 2011

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