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A Letter From The Ed

As I am writing this the sun is shining and even after 20 years in Spain it still seems strange to be talking about Christmas when it is 20º outside. Not that I am complaining as I refuse to go back to the UK for Christmas as chilblains, slush, rain, cold, hot aches and freezing temperatures are not my idea of a fun time. I prefer a log fire burning in the lounge and Christmas Dinner on the terrace.

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Looking back

Well it’s been a tough old year for many. Lot’s of us have seen many friends leave the coast to return to their homeland as a result of financial difficulties.

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Registered Trade Mark for Shiny Lamps!

The Headlamp Exchange wishes to announce their Registered Trade Mark! The Magic Lamp Liquid Product and System has been developed by Stephen over the last 2 years.

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SMILE IT IS CHRISTMAS

All year we’ve been letting you know how to look after your car, so, because it’s Christmas, we thought a few ‘funnies’ about driving would be in order. So without further ado, here are a few car related stories to make you smile.

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Lets Age Gracefully

This is a subject that many can identify with, as it can cause real problems for all of us who feel that outward appearances mean everything. There is more to us all than that surely!

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How Much Tax Would I Have To Pay If I Were To Sell My Permanent Home Next Year

The Spanish Government has announced changes for next year in the taxation of savings and capital gains. So the tax on current accounts, deposit account interest, share dividends and capital gains will be increased.

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The Bed Centre bag for Christmas appeal

As some of you may know, The Bed Centre of Calpe launched a bag for Christmas appeal last year to benefit the children of Emaus. It was a phenomenal success.

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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

by Jan Robey “At last, a degree, and a first at that,” thought Sophie. She had chosen her subject carefully – in a material world, a degree in business studies would always be needed. Or, would it? It was now September and after countless applications for jobs – nothing – nada – zilch! She read her horoscope in the papers – the future was bright but she would need to be adaptable, prepared to move and to take what came, “Too true,” thought Sophie. “I’d take anything just to have some money.”

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UPTOWN GIRLS SHINE AT THE COMPANY WOMEN GALA AWARDS CEREMONY 2009

Last Friday the 20th November the prestigious Hotel Intercontinental at the La Torre Golf Resort in Murcia played host to a glittering awards ceremony to rival the Oscars.

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FIVE MINUTES OF HEAVEN

How easy could you forgive the person responsible for murdering your nearest and dearest? Can truth and reconciliation be achieved? That’s the question offered up in “Five Minutes of Heaven,” a suspenseful drama with two powerhouse performances from James Nesbitt and Liam Neeson.

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Give Me Land Lots of Land

One of the big attractions of inland rural Spain for immigrants from the densely populated UK and other crowded countries of northern Europe is the large expanse of land that can surround their new home in the sun.

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ARE YOUR KIDS SPENDING TOO MUCH ON THEIR MOBILES

We’ve written in these pages before about Telitec’s wonderfully cheap Hits mobile service and the benefit when it comes to your kids having a mobile. I visited Telitec the other day to see how this was being received by mums, and the response was extremely positive. The following testimonials speak for themselves.

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