Summer Ball 8th June, Balcon de Cómpeta Hotel

The tickets remain at 25 euros per head
Remember, this is to help the old folk of C'ompeta after taking out the costs of the Group plus the Hotel.  
We will have nothing left to give if we reduce the price further.
PLUS - you will have an amazing night - The Tribute Rat Pack have one heck of a reputation for entertaining on the coast and have promised us an unforgettable evening.  
Check out their website to see (the Tribute Rat Pack).
It is a one off chance to dress in your finery and stun your friends.
Tickets at La Boutique, Todo Papel, Sugar and Spice and Hotel Balcon in Competa
Come on, you know you want too!!
If you need any further information contact Mave at mavemoore @ ymail.com
Thanks for your support.  CAMPO - always aiming to raise funds for charity.
 

Anyone for a spot of horse riding?

One of the raffle prizes kindly donated to Action for Animals by Eva Maria Sigvardt, was a 2 hour ride for 2 people at Los Caballos del Mosquin in Competa. 
It was won by David Wolfe who has very generously returned it to us for auction.
So if you fancy a spot of horse riding, please send your bid to:  nina @ action for animals.org. 
Closing date for bids will be May 31st.

Who is poohing on my roof....... ?

Who is poohing on my roof....... ?
 Whilst I was away on an extended visit to other lands, I had house sitters. 
They spotted what looked like animal pooh on the roof of my finca.  
I have hosed the offending lumps of whatever, in various stages of decomposition, off the tiles. 
I put up a temporary barrier of bougainvillea cuttings where I thought animal might be jumping onto the tiles from. An lo! a fresh deposit of lumps has appeared.
Is it a fox? 
Is it an alien? 
Is it a drunk that has been caught short? (that many times? I don't think so)  
A parachutist that has lost his/her way (not on a regular basis?) 
A large incontinent bat with homing instincts in order to "do" the pooh in the same place... my mind is starting to boggle so I shall cease speculations.
Anyway, I am at a loss. 
Not wishing to sit on my roof terrace for the midnight hours, armed with a torch and a glass of el vino, in the vain hope that I can catch the perpetrator in the act and frighten him/her off, I was wondering if there is anyone else out there in the blue wide yonder that has experienced something similar. 
What can I do?
What should I do? and I draw the line at poison (however tempting it may appear). 
Who, or what, is hopping onto my roof to do it's business without permission. 
Does anyone out there know? can help?
Poor shatupon Paula
 
Reply via digametorrox @ hotmail.co.uk
 
(Editor responds...My Oh My! I am so going to enjoy this thread. Keep it clean, please folks! Jane)

Thanks for the Exchange...

Could I just thank all the people who took the trouble to reply to my request for the best exchange rates - it truly was a phenomenal response.
I apologise to our editor,Jane,(for whom my admiration knows no bounds) for all the hard work this item entailed but I hope that others will also benefit from the information.
Please carry on the good work. 
Regards roger at mbaldwin dot fsnet dot  co dot uk

And the cat came home.....

Thanks to everyone who was concerned about Spats  
He walked in bold as brass this lunch time. 
Someone has been feeding and taking care of him as has was not hungry. 
Can I please say to any well intentioned person who does this that they should  take the animal to the vet to be checked for a chip which will stop a great deal of distress to the owner. 
That is why animals are chipped!

Kate

Exercise Classes Needed

Does anyone know of palates or exercise classes for beginners (over50) in Torrox Costa/Nerja 
Replies to      lin57mur@gmail.com  &  digametorrox @ hotmail.co.uk

Holidaymakers Warned about Medical Cover

Holidaymakers are being warned to think twice about their medical cover before embarking for Spain.
Tourists are being warned not to rely on the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC), which is supposed to give all EU citizens access to state medical care in all member countries.
It comes after several British tourists were refused treatment unless they paid for it first.
It comes after the Olive Press reported a month ago how mother Samantha Fryer was refused treatment for her son Josh, 15, after he had punctured a testicle, unless she paid €400 in advance. 
In the disgraceful case that shocked the coast, the public Hospital de Alta Resolucion insisted she stump up the cash before a doctor would even consider stitching up his wound that was haemorraging blood.
She ended finding a private doctor around the corner who stitched up the wound for just €30.
The problem is so rife in Spain, as well as Greece and Portugal, that the  European Commission has been forced to launch an investigation. 
Several leading insurance companies have lodged official complaints and the  Association of British Insurers is investigating 120 cases of holidaymakers being turned down by Spanish doctors.
Typically, British tourists – who number 11 million coming to Spain each year – are being asked if they have travel insurance not the EHIC card.
With the country currently in the depths of an economic recession, there have been huge cuts to its public services, which have left state hospitals operating on extremely tight budgets.
An EU spokesperson said: ‘We have been  receiving an increasing number of complaints about the EHIC card being refused in Spain.
“Many of these hospitals provide public and private healthcare and some tourists say they have been pushed to accept private treatment and use their travel insurance.”
The Association of British Insurers says in most cases when an EHIC card is refused the insurer should pay up, and advises that if you are forced to pay on the spot make sure you gather as much evidence as possible to prove that it was an emergency.
You should also complain to the British Embassy  and report the problem to SOLVIT, which investigates breaches of EU law. 
These cases also underline the vital importance of taking out travel insurance before you go on holiday, even if your destination is within the EU.

Torrox Pueblo Art Group

Torrox Pueblo Art Group
We welcome beginners and established Artists.
Classes start this Wednesday 22 May at Meson La Terraza Calle Baja 78, Torrox Pueblo from 10.30am. - 1.30pm, 
only €8 per session. 
Full tuition given.
All mediums used: Oil, Acrylic, Water Colour, Charcoal and Pencil. Bring your own materials
You will be made more than welcome.
For further details call Helen or Rick on 691894805 / 651068403 or 
email            trevor  @  sourceadvertising.co

Spanish Lessons. Nerja

Are you interested in learning Spanish either in groups or one to one? Or perhaps you belong to a club that would be interested in adding Spanish lessons to its activities. 
I'm also available to help out with any translating you may need, such  as doctors visits  or legal situations you need sorting. 
I´m a mature (!!!) English lady living in Nerja, my name is Adele and this is my number if you´re interested   669345105

Regarding Accountant Recommendation

I would like to thank the anonymous Digame user for the recommendation I saw on the 19 May edition. 
I do aim to be efficient and to comply with my client´s needs without forgetting that they need to be treated with curtsey; but, above all I need to ensure that they have all the facts they need to be able to make the decisions that best suit their particular situation.
Juan Manuel Benítez
Accountant and Lawyer
952 507 906
juan @ benitezjones.com

Bowling Alley Needed

According Internet there s a 10 pin Bowling Alley at El Ingenio but it must have closed down. Can anyone advise further, also location of nearest one.
Thanks
Helen
Helenvhayward @ gmail .com  and digametorrox @ hotmail.co.uk

What's On - Red Lion, Torrox Costa

The Red Lion - Live Music Venue - Los Bajos- Torrox Costa
After a weeks holiday the Red Lion is open again from tonight. Monday the 20th May from 7.00pm. 
The Jam Session open Mic, night is back on Thursday as normal from 21:30hrs till late.  
As always Musicians, Singers, Dancers are all welcome. 
Bring your own instruments, or use the In-house instruments provided incl, Drums. 
Hosted as always by Donny,  hope to see you all there as always,  JohnnyQ

Bankia Preferred Shares

Is there anyone out there in Digame Land who is unfortunate enough to be involved with Bankia Preferred "Shares". 
We are looking for a good lawyer to help us with this and would value recommendations from anyone in a similar situation. 

Responses - in confidence to the editor of Digame who will forward them to the authors of this Post.
digametorrox @ hotmail.co.uk

Acupuncturist

I know there is a good acupuncturist in Centro Mar y Salud in El Morche. 
His name is Yair Sagi and he also teaches chinese medecine. 
You can check him out at their website: www.centromarysalud.com

 Hope this helps.
Best Regards Catleen

Recommendation - Irrigation System

 A great job really well done.
We have just had a complete new watering system installed in our very large garden.  
Over 500 sq meters of a system of 10 separate planting areas with controls on various beds and - wonderful - a great timing system for when we are away.  
A fantastic saving of labour and worry for us. 
The system was designed and installed by Terry an Agricultural Engineer/Lecturer in his former life.  
Many thanks Terry for a great job really well done, worth every penny.
Terry's no is 656467678.
Sandra

Tansy & Topsy -

We are Tansy and Topsy and we are longing for a forever home - 

Can anyone out there help us? 

 We are now 10 weeks old have been wormed and vaccinated.  Please contact our Mum  Carol Nation on 952557823 if you would like to see us.  
Our brother got re-homed but we are still waiting!!!!!  
Thank you.

Changing Doctors

My doctor in Canillas de Albaida has a deserved reputation. 
After many years I had to change.
Our local Medical Admin Centre is Algorrobo 
I visited there with my Tarjeta Salud, Passport and photocopy, green Residencia certificate with photocopy and details of the new doctor I wanted to register with.
After 2 minutes of keyboard clicking and a few forms to sign I was registered with a Cómpeta doctor and could make an immediate appointment; so easy.
You have a legal right to register with any doctor in Andalucía.
Good luck and good health!
Phil, Canillas

Capacity (Capability) of a Person

Spanish Law Explained
  Capacity of a person’ is a legal term to designate the ability to exercise legal rights, duties and obligations. For example the ability to make donations, entering into contracts, writing a valid will and getting married.
When a person is deemed incapable, he cannot exercise partially or totally his right, duties and obligations. In Spain a person can be declared incapable only in cases of a persistent physical or mental illness or a deficiency that prevents a person from governing himself. Only a court judgement can legally declare a person incapable. A judge will take the decision based on the persons circumstances and extensive medical and psychological reports with the objective to protect his best interests.
Minors can be incapacitated only if there is reasonable confidence that the cause of incapacitation will continue after coming of age.
Incapacitation and all related rules are regulated by the Spanish civil code in article 199 to article 302.
The process of incapacitation:
Article 757 of law 1/2000 specifies who can initiate the legal process of incapacitation. The process can be requested by the person Incapacitated, one of his close relatives or by the public prosecutor. In this last case anyone will be able to inform the prosecution and present evidence that will give grounds to the process of initiation.
Once the process starts 3 reports have to be prepared:
The medical examination report. This will be mandated from court and will be prepared by a psychiatrist, a psychologist or another medical specialist for physical incapacities. This is the most important report and will be instrumental to the judge decision.
The interview by a judge with the alleged incapacitated. This is probably the best guarantee for the person as he will be able to express his point of view. The judge will also be able to assess possible conflict of interests by the people requesting the incapacity.
The interview by a judge with the relatives. This is an additional piece in order to draw a psychological profile of the person.
One of the objects of the judge will be to find out if the people requesting the incapacity are acting in the best interest of the alleged incapacitated or if they have conflict of interest.
Guardianship, conservationship and judicial defenders:
According to the level of incapacity the judge will assign to the incapacitated person a guardian (in Spanish “Tutor”), a conservator (in Spanish “Curador”) or a judicial defender. 
The differences between the three are substantial, as the guardian will have extended authority acting in full name and right on behalf of the incapacitated person and he will be able to manage all the assets. The conservator instead will have much more specific responsibilities that will be defined by the judge. In general the responsibility of the conservator will be limited to specific patrimonial matters, for example the sale and purchase of real estate. The judicial defender will be named in cases where the guardian or the conservator is involved in a conflict of interest or when they fail to perform their duties.
The public prosecutor will supervise the actions of guardians and conservators and may request detailed reports at any time. The list of responsibilities are very long and, if the prosecutor thinks that the guardian or the conservator is failing his duties he can remove him and temporarily name a judicial defender until a new guardian is named.
Guardians and conservators appointment:

Wanted

wanted moto cross bike
please email photo/ details to wiziz007at hotmail dot com

Wanted by Local Charity

We urgently need Furniture and nic-nacks  for the TAIL shop ,opposite Mercadona Torrox Costa

 sofas , beds,tables ,chairs,pictures ,in fact any household goods are very welcome.
Go on have a sort out , if transport needed contact Jean on 650965143.
Thank you
TAIL are doing their best to care for abandoned animals , but it's a costly business, so please
support this great charity. All can be seen at the TAIL shop opposite Mercadona , Torrox Costa or ph.
633045258

Wanted

box set of ioo hits

box set  wrestling ppv  (the ppv stands for pay per view it is the best matches that’s why you pay)

please let me know the prices

952558507

For Sale - . Patio Table PIC

Patio Table    

Glass top patio table with grey iron surround and legs.   

Seat six, 5ft by 3ft oval.  Easily assembled.

50 euros

Liz & Tony, Torrox Park

Phone 951321600

or

mob. 677251143

For Sale - Horse Riding Boots & Clothes

Mens Leather  Riding Boots , great condition, barely used, 2 prs 
Jodpers 32/34 waist, 
Riding hat, gloves
Complete set to get on your horse!!!!
€100.00 the lot .
To see this bargain go to the TAIL shop opposite Mercadona ,Torrox Costa or ph 633045258
ALL PROCEEDS TO T.A.I.L.

For Sale - Biker Clothes & Helmet

Mens Leather Biker Jacket , Bronsen , size 40/42 chest , Black and taupe 

Mens Biker trousers , leather size 30/32 waist. both for an unbelievable €65.00

Leather Mens Biker jacket , Dainese, red grey white ,40/42 chest .€50..00,amazing condition.
Motor Helmet , Aria, large €25..00

ALL PROCEEDS TO T.A.I.L.S for the care of abandoned animals.
So tell your Biker friends , grab a bargain and do good at the same time
All can be seen at the TAIL shop opposite Mercadona , Torrox Costa or 
ph.
633045258 .

For Sale - Three piece wall unit

Three piece wall unit

  (in the picture, both side units are located on the right side)
Sturdy laminate, metal feet
Bookshelves adjustable in height, 

two large shelves extra  (not shown in picture)
TV unit with casters
Size: Central unit: 181cm W x 36cm D x 216cm H
        Side units (2pc): 50cm W x 36cm D x 216cm H
        TV unit: 79.5cm W x 49cm D x 52 H
Total price: € 80 

(TV, books & decoration not included!)
Pick up in Torre del Mar
Tel: 651 839 398 (from 10 am only)

For Sale - Radiator

 Oil filled electric Radiator 

good condition. 

10 Euro.

 be picked up in Calle Antonio Millon, Nerja 

Kenseal at gmail dot com or 

654 728380.

For Sale - Coffee Table

Rectangular coffee table, 

new, sturdy, high quality laminate

60cm D x 12cm L x 40cm H

Approx. 13kg.

Price: 40 euro

Pick-up in Torre del Mar (delivery TBD)

Tel: 651 839 398 (after 10 am only)

For Sale - Garage Doors

Garage Doors
Pair of  Metal Lockable Garage Doors with Frame 

External measurement of Frame 2.48mt width x 2.30mt height

Each Door aprox.1.20mt x 2.25mt with open vents at the top.

Tel. 952514725

€50

For Sale Roof Rack

Adjustable Roof Rack 

 for most small cars 

(Last used on VW Golf) 

10 euro.

Kenseal at gmail dot com or 

654 728380.

The Cudeca Pop-up Diners - Cancellation

 The Cudeca Pop-up Diners

URGENT NOTICE

Due to unforeseen circumstances The Cudeca Pop-up Diners event for May has been cancelled
Those who have purchased tickets from La Boutique de Competa will be provided with a full refund,   please call in and speak to Lisa or Jodie.
This is a great shame for all those involved and of course in particular for Cudeca. 
Remember, donations are always gratefully received and should anybody wish to do so please
 contact us via email at cpudclub@gmail.com
Cudeca is solely reliant upon donations. 
A sad fact for those whom become reliant upon Cudeca.