Cudeca/LaChispa Alternative Fair

I was reading my Chispa newsletter when I read about this great fair being held at the races in La Cala de Mijas. Check it out- a fun day for everyone on good friday while helping Cudeca raise money.

www.lachispa.net

April 2: Alternative market in aid of Cudeca

Published 02-04-2010 - Kate Vaughan

Spring is upon us and with it come new activities and exciting things for the rest of the year. We are busy working on some interesting projects...watch this space – but our first outing is going to be in just 3 weeks, when we will be organising a special fundraising market in aid of CUDECA at the Hipodrome race course in Mijas Costa on Friday April 2. This event has been run successfully in previous years and we expect there to be a good turn out of people as it is high holiday season. The market will be craft, wellness and mind, body, spirit and we invite you to come along with a stall or just to visit and contribute to the running of the CUDECA hospice in Benalmadena. This is a great opportunity for stall holders – Don't miss out, book now. Mercado alternativo para beneficio de CUDECA La Chispa organiza un mercado alternativo para el beneficio de CUDECA en el Hipodromo de Mijas Costa el día viernes 2 de abril (Semana Santa). esta mercado, con el apoyo de Cudeca y su equipo es 100% beneficio para ayuda el hospital de Benalmadena hace su trabajo paliativo con patientes de cancer. INFO: Event: Alternative market Date: Friday April 2nd Time: 11.00 – 16.00 Venue: Hippodrome, Mijas Costa Evento: Mercado Alternativo Fecha: viernes 2 de abril Hora: 11.00 – 16.00 (set up must be complete by 10.00) Lugar: Hipodromo, Mijas Costa Contact: Phil 659 537 525 info@lachispa.net Booking: confirm by phone or email, pay on the day

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Time to buy on the Costa del Sol

The secret of financial success is very simply buy when a product is cheap and sell it when it becomes expensive. It is a matter of supply and demand and the real estate market is no exception. At present on the Costa de Sol, rural Andalucía and to some extent Spain we have an oversupply of properties. However, I wouldn't wait too long before you make your move because the situation is changing rapidly on a week to week basis.

Big investment companies are beginning to move into the Costa del Sol buying up large chunks of urban land, whole blocks of apartments, individual villas, rustic properties and even some industrial and commercial sites. These companies do not function on whims or feelings but on solid data that predicts growth, life expectancy, quality of life etc trends. Basically they know that when the world economy recovers which will be soon people in Northern Europe will look for the usual things in their second or permanent retirement residence. Good climate, health and education facilities, efficient transport system and good access from the rest of Europe. Andalucía and the Costa del Sol have all that in abundance. So don't wait until supplies run out and prices begin to increase. Buy now at the right price.

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Time to buy on the Costa del Sol

The secret of financial success is very simply buy when a product is cheap and sell it when it becomes expensive. It is a matter of supply and demand and the real estate market is no exception. At present on the Costa de Sol, rural Andalucía and to some extent Spain we have an oversupply of properties. However, I wouldn't wait too long before you make your move because the situation is changing rapidly on a week to week basis.

Big investment companies are beginning to move into the Costa del Sol buying up large chunks of urban land, whole blocks of apartments, individual villas, rustic properties and even some industrial and commercial sites. These companies do not function on whims or feelings but on solid data that predicts growth, life expectancy, quality of life etc trends. Basically they know that when the world economy recovers which will be soon people in Northern Europe will look for the usual things in their second or permanent retirement residence. Good climate, health and education facilities, efficient transport system and good access from the rest of Europe. Andalucía and the Costa del Sol have all that in abundance. So don't wait until supplies run out and prices begin to increase. Buy now at the right price.

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Luna has gone.

This weekend Luna died. An Alsatian cross who had lived with our family for over 12 years. She was fourteen years old and apart from a few aches and pains from old age she kept as far away from the vet she could , limiting her visits to her annual vaccination.

To outsiders she did not seem to be a remarkable animal by any means, a bit of a loner who kept herself to herself. She loved our children but kept her distance when they got too noisy. Everyone in the family mourned Luna's sudden passing, even our three year old, and our seven year old boy has been writing her letters to heaven ever since. This morning I was trying to think what Luna's best quality was and strangely enough I came to the conclusion that above loyalty and other doggie traits she was a wise dog, who knew her place and was always there when you needed her without fuss. Now she is no more, may she rest in peace.

Our other dog Domino (guess which one he is in the photo!) ,who at twelve still thinks he is a puppy, regarded Luna as the boss. He is missing her greatly so we are on the hunt for a companion. I was shocked to find that at every turn there are dogs in refuges that need homes. They have been abandoned, mistreated and left for dead. It shocks me to the core that people can treat animals so. I will find a companion for Domino , an older dog to keep him company, but if anyone else out there thinks they can give a dog a home(or cat or horse) have a look at the links below. They are also looking for volunteers and donations so let's be proactive and do what we can for these wonderful creatures.

 

http://www.sos-animals.org

http://www.chaininspain.com/

http://www.animals-in-distress.eu/

www.f-a-m-a.net

www.cydanimals.com

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Marta Andreason supports SOHA

Next Wednesday 17th March Malága will host the meeting of the European Interior Ministers and SOHA will be there also to demonstrate against the Andalucían Regional Government.  SOHA stands for Save Our Homes. It has some 300 members the majority of whom are British. They are people that bought rural houses which at the time were perfectly legal, but that subsequently were made illegal by the present government and since then the owners have been living a nightmare of not knowing whether or not the property is going to be demolished.

Mr. Philip Smalley the president of SOHA said that there will be other similar associations demonstrating with them from Almeria, Valencia, Cartáma and Mijas. The British Euro Mp Marta Andreason will also be there to offer her support.

If you feel strongly about this issue why not join us.

 

For more information checkout:

http://www.theolivepress.es/2010/03/01/peaceful-protest-march-announced/

http://corruptioninspain.blogspot.com/2010/03/marta-andreasen.html

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=332026189288&ref=mf

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Holidaying with Kids, make it easier!

I found this very interesting site on the web and thought my followers would be interested in it. It is for all of you out there who have to holiday with children and would like to go to a safe and secure holiday home. Also interesting for those of you wanting to rent out your home or spanish investment apartment…Check it out!

After several successful years in France, Italy and the UK, Tots to Travel has launched its Spanish arm at www.totstotravel.co.uk.  Wendy Shand, it's founder, an author and lettings expert writes on how people with a property in Spain can maximise yields and extend their rental season by making their property appeal to families holidaying with small children.  She has also written a free report, which is available for your readers to download at www.tttowners.co.uk/spain, which gives advice on how to avoid empty lettings weeks and lost revenue.  For readers who may be stuck in negative equity, this might be of real interest whilst they wait for the property market to bounce back, or help them make their property stand out from the crowd of identical holiday villas. 

If you would like to talk about it further, supply photos or arrange an interview with Wendy her number is 00 44 7789 725 583.

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Holidaying with Kids, make it easier!

I found this very interesting site on the web and thought my followers would be interested in it. It is for all of you out there who have to holiday with children and would like to go to a safe and secure holiday home. Also interesting for those of you wanting to rent out your home or spanish investment apartment…Check it out!

After several successful years in France, Italy and the UK, Tots to Travel has launched its Spanish arm at www.totstotravel.co.uk.  Wendy Shand, it's founder, an author and lettings expert writes on how people with a property in Spain can maximise yields and extend their rental season by making their property appeal to families holidaying with small children.  She has also written a free report, which is available for your readers to download at www.tttowners.co.uk/spain, which gives advice on how to avoid empty lettings weeks and lost revenue.  For readers who may be stuck in negative equity, this might be of real interest whilst they wait for the property market to bounce back, or help them make their property stand out from the crowd of identical holiday villas. 

If you would like to talk about it further, supply photos or arrange an interview with Wendy her number is 00 44 7789 725 583.

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