 | Are You Driving Economically?At Larry’s we often get asked about excessive fuel consumption. Whilst we’ll always do a thorough check and figure out of there’s a problem, there are a number of ‘self-help’ tips we’d like to share with you.Firstly, air-con. It’s a big drain on your car’s power, you may notice your engine note drops a fraction if you turn it on whilst driving. Of course, keeping cool is important, especially in our Spanish summers, but if you’re only running around town, not getting much over 40-50 kmph, then we’d advise you to open the windows rather than turn your air-con...Read More >> |
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| Charity Shops are crying out for old bags!Please re-cycle your plastic bags to a Charity Shop. Now that these bags are being charged-for at supermarkets and shoppers are using their own bags, the Charity Shops are having a hard time finding enough bags into which to put your treasures.I have not checked with EVERY Charity Shop - but from what I hear ALL Charity Shops would WELCOME your old bags. (preferably clean!) I write this for the benefit of all. Lesley Clark....Read More >> |
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 | Emily Hullman - May SpotlightEmily Hullmann, is 18 years old and has been singing / dancing / acting since she was 5 years old. When she lived in England - Bourton on the Water in Gloucestershire she appeared in Pantomime twice a year, with the local panto group.When she was 13 she appeared on stage in a production of Annie, at her Majesty’s Theatre in London, progressing to dance and drama school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. She has many awards and certificates for exams in dance and drama, but her first love is music. At Access to Music college in Birmingham she concentrated on writing...Read More >> |
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 | My Week With MarilynColin Clark (Eddie Redmayne), the younger son of a country squire, loves the movies, and uses connections and sheer stubbornness to get an (unpaid) position on the staff of Laurence Olivier’s production company. Sir Laurence (Kenneth Branagh) has cast Marilyn Monroe (Michelle Williams) as his female lead in his new movie, the lightest of light comedies about a European prince who falls for an American dancer, but it turns out to be far from smooth sailing: Monroe is thoroughly intimidated by Olivier and England in general, eventually only trusting the rather smitten Colin.We see this mainly from Colin’s point...Read More >> |
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 | Who is in control of your life?….I ask the question because it seems to be the basis for a lot of people breaking up their relationships, marriages, and friendships. Actually it doesn’t make a lot of sense!If we have two eyes, realise that neither of them see things the same way, and no one’s eyes are the same, so what are the chances of us seeing things in life like anyone else? We can AGREE on things and feel similar about what is going on around us, or in the world, but no one sees things exactly the same. It’s a very personal thing how...Read More >> |
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 | Age Concern España Launches Its New WebsiteCheck out our fantastic new website at www.acespana.org. All you ever needed to know about Age Concern España including how to access its services, how to volunteer and how to make a donation. Information on all the local Age Concern Organisations in Spain is included as well as information on ACASA, the National Casework Service. ACASA is updating its range of INFOSHEETS which give advice on the various issues faced by the over 50s in Spain and they will be on the website soon so watch this space. If you are a company interested in sponsoring one of the INFOSHEETS please...Read More >> |
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 | Responsibility For Repairs of Rented PropertyResponsibility for repairs can be a source of friction between landlords and tenants. A decision of the Spanish Supreme Court of 29thFebruary 2012 further complicates this issue where your home is a flat in a block or your business is part of a block or commercial centre.This case concerned damage caused by penetrating damp to commercial premises. The Court decided that it had to distinguish between those repairs which related only to an individual dwelling or commercial premises and those which related to structural elements in the block as a whole.While the Law of Urban rentals of 1994...Read More >> |
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 | “Get on yer Bike.”Monthly cycling tips / advice and routes. By Gary and Lynn “Cyclogical” Quesada. Riding in a group.
Riding on your own can be great fun, you can go where you want, when you want and stop whenever you want. It also gives you time to think etc, however, riding in or with a group can also be very enjoyable. You can make new friends, learn some cracking new routes, learn new skills and techniques, work harder, cycle further, and generally have more fun and post ride socialising. It’s also a great way to improve your stamina whilst discovering the local scenery....Read More >> |
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 | Agony Aunt - QF AprilWhen things seem to be as bad as they can get then maybe it is time to contact John, your favourite ‘Agony Ant’. If you have tried everything else, this tongue in cheek look at life might give you the answer you are searching for!
Dear John,
My next door neighbour insists on taking me along with her to her Amateur Dramatic group rehearsals as she has a role in their latest comedy. I like a laugh but apart from when they get their lines wrong it’s just not funny. Should I tell her? Anne, QuesadaDear Anne,
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| Book review by Ivor Kindle |  | Book review by Ivor KindleThe Matthew Shardlake Series by C. J. Sansom Published by PanIf you enjoy something out of the ordinary then you must read the five books in the “Matthew Shardlake” series by C. J. Sansom. The time is the middle of the Sixteenth century (1540 to late 1550s). The turbulent reign of King Henry VIII is in full swing. Plots, schemes and all manner of underhand behaviour is part of life at the court of the King. With the backdrop being the machinations of a lusty Monarch. Matthew Shardlake a lawyer who is also a hunchback and seen as a...Read More >> |
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| Your Local Entertainment Scene by D.P. - QF April |  | Your Local Entertainment Scene by D.P. - QF AprilHi All! One of the most established live bands on the South Costa Blanca is P.D.Q. a popular trio of accomplished musicians. I first heard this band a number of years ago, when they made their debut here in Torrevieja. Like many other local bands, the line up has changed since their early days, due to one member returning to live in the U.K. and another taking a different musical direction.The present line up of this very versatile band is Pete, Izzy and Lee. While still busily working around the area, this trio of affable musicians have found some...Read More >> |
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| Textile Fun. Brought to you by Dee Flanaghan |  | Textile Fun. Brought to you by Dee FlanaghanI love all forms of textiles: beading, hand and machine embroidery, quilting, creating fabrics as well as decorative techniques for soft furnishings.My weekly classes are in small groups (no more than four), and teaching is individual to each student. You will develop skills and techniques at your own level and to your own interest. Be inspired, improve your existing skills and develop new ones. Attendance every week is not always necessary. Come for a block of lessons or just when you are free. The choice is yours, as long as you reserve a place. Costs just 15€ for...Read More >> |
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| Does a Mac need Anti-virus protection? |  | Does a Mac need Anti-virus protection?Apple Macs have always been known for their reliability and the fact that they can’t get infected with a virus or malware. However this is not entirely true. The chances of your Mac being infected is indeed considerably lower when compared to a Microsoft based operating system. However, as has been reported this month, Macs are 100% susceptible to infection just like all other PCs. The tech websites are a buzz with the news of a new virus that has infected up to one million Macs and is still spreading. The Flashback virus was first detected last September when anti-virus...Read More >> |
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| A View From The Top - QF April |  | A View From The Top - QF AprilWelcome to “Quesada Focus” and to my monthly column “A View From The Top”. Hopefully you will find my rambling readable, maybe even enjoyable. You may agree or you may disagree with my views. I care not. These are my views long held and forged over a life time of work, travel and experience. Now that’s over let’s have a look at what is really winding me up...
Growing and Getting Old.Watching a television debate the other day ... the topic being is 60 the new 40 in age terms, got me to thinking. My own situation is that...Read More >> |
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| Martin The Barber - OPPORTUNITY |  | Martin The Barber - OPPORTUNITYMartin the Barber has now been open in their new premises for six weeks and due to the continued support and demand a full time experienced barber is now required to join the expanding team. There is also a room within the barbershop available for rent on a daily or weekly basis. This room would be suitable as office space or ideal for a professional such as chiropodist, teeth whitening, hypnotherapist or tattoo artist. The Barbershop is in a perfect central location with lots of passing trade making it a fantastic position to promote your business. The room available is very...Read More >> |
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