The Sentinella Axarquia is a community magazine aimed at expats who have decided to move to Spain. It is distributed in the Axarquia region of Spain (in the province of Malaga) covering from Nerja to Benajarafe on the coast and inland to Lake Viñuela, Competa, Torrox, Frigiliana, etc. The Sentinella Axarquia has been established for seven and a half years. There are now five editions of The Sentinella magazine operating along the Costa del Sol, Costa Tropical and Costa Almeria.
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Here’s The Sentinella Axarquia magazine May 2012. Click on it below and turn the pages, just like you would as if it were a physical magazine!

To advertise in the June 2012 edition call Kami on 664 210 468 before May 15th, or email sales@thesentinella.com

Cómpeta                         178.000€

Sole agent  Ref. TH388

This centrally situated village home takes full advantage of the superb views down over Cómpeta to the Mediterranean due to its wonderful layout. A property with charm and character. 2 beds, 2 baths, 90m² living space + 22,50m² terrace. The property is double glazed throughout and there is ample storage in the form of built-in wardrobes and cupboards

Canillas de Albaida       235.000€   May’s Property of the Month   Ref. V527

This property is situated in the village but is more than just a townhouse, it is a beautiful villa on four floors with fantastic views down over the village and the surrounding countryside to the Mediterranean. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 230m² living space, wood burning fire and ac/heating. There is also a large garage and beautiful balustraded terrace, ideal for relaxing and enjoying the truly spectacular views

Competa Properties

Avda. Sayalonga 24B, Cómpeta (Málaga)
Tel: (0034) 952 516 107
Avda. Constitución 37B, Cómpeta (Málaga)
 Tel: (0034) 952 55 35 89
 www.competaproperties.com    
info@competaproperties.com

Here’s The Sentinella Axarquia magazine April 2012. Click on it below and turn the pages, just like you would as if it were a physical magazine!

To advertise in the May 2012 edition call Kami on 664 210 468 before April 15th, or email sales@thesentinella.com

Here’s The Sentinella Axarquia magazine March 2012. Click on it below and turn the pages, just like you would as if it were a physical magazine!

To advertise in the April 2012 edition call Kami on 664 210 468 before March 15th, or email sales@thesentinella.com

Here’s The Sentinella Axarquia magazine February 2012. Click on it below and turn the pages, just like you would as if it were a physical magazine!

To advertise in the March 2012 edition call Kami on 664 210 468 beforFebruary 15th, or email sales@thesentinella.com

January 9, 2012

New Series of Business Seminars on the Costa to Help Entrepreneurs Boost Their Business

Starting January 26, Sparkers introduces their brand, SparkYourBusiness seminars at the Mainake Hotel in Torre del Mar. SparkYourBusiness seminars currently consists of a series of four seminars to teach business owners how they can become more successful. The first series of half-day seminars are about

Positioning your Business, Personal Branding, Finding and Reaching your Customers, and Social Media in your Business.

SparkYourBusiness seminars target foreign business owners on the Costa del Sol. Many business owners have made a business out of their passion, but have no formal training or experience in business or marketing strategy and execution. This knowhow is an important source of competitive power, not just when times are economically difficult, but also for the long term.

Practical focus
The half-day – English spoken – seminars are packed with information and have a practical focus. Each attendee will leave the seminar with a thorough background on the topic and a DIY step-by-step information kit. Participation in the seminar grants access to the Sparkers client group on LinkedIn. In this group, follow up questions can be asked – and will be answered – and members can network with each other.
The seminars can be taken as a sequential series. Either start with Positioning your Business or Personal Branding. The latter is for 1-person businesses that are selling themselves and their talents, such as artists, writers, plumbers, freelancers of any kind, or coaches for example. The other seminars – Finding and Reaching your Customers and Social Media in your Business – are logical sequels to the first two.

Speaker
The featured speaker is Pepita Bos, an experienced strategy consultant and educator. She consulted with large multinationals, small organizations, and entrepreneurs. Pepita has degrees in Business Administration, International Management, and Strategic Marketing Management and taught part-time at The Hague University. She recently moved to the town of Comares from The Netherlands to build a life here. Her passion is sharing her knowledge and helping businesses and professionals become more successful.

About Sparkers
Sparkers (www.sparkers.nl) focusses on helping businesses and professionals develop their knowledge in order to become more successful. SparkYourBusiness (www.sparkyourbusiness.nl) is a Sparkers’ brand.
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If you like more information on this topic, or like to schedule an interview with Pepita Bos, please get in touch with her on 636181289 or via pepita@sparkers.nl.

Here’s The Sentinella Axarquia magazine of January 2012. Click on it below and turn the pages, just like you would as if it were a physical magazine!

To advertise in the February 2012 edition call Kami on 664 210 468 before January 15th, or email sales@thesentinella.com

We at LT Construction have a great depth of building knowledge and experience, ranging from small individual repairs through to the design and implementation of large-scale projects. We are happy to answer your queries and offer advice on all aspects of the design and building process.

Our close relationship with many specialist suppliers means that we are able to source materials and products at a competitive price, and pass these savings on to our clients. We understand that the build process can at times be a challenging experience, and we undertake to make it as enjoyable as possible by involving you and communicating with you at all stages of the process.

LT Construction is accustomed to working with clients whose villas in Spain are holiday homes, and we understand they cannot spend a great deal of time on site as the work progresses. Because of this, we know how beneficial it is to keep our clients updated regularly via email, picture updates and phone conversations.

We pride ourselves in our after-sales service and understanding of the importance of offering on-going advice and assistance to our clients. Let us work with you in realising your dream of a living environment which will truly enhance your life and lifestyle.

Please visit www.ltconstruction.es where you can see the full range of building solutions we can offer you. Call Lee Talbot on 659324586 for practical solutions to the ongoing issues associated with owning a Spanish property.

De Cotta Law Charity Sponsorship of The Anglican Church Christmas Carol Service in Nerja
• Sunday 18th December, 4pm
• Iglesia de San Miguel (St Michael’s Church) in Plaza Andalucía
• Charity Collection and Raffle for The Sisters of the Good Samaritan.
• Free Festive Refreshments
• Featuring music and performances by:
The CoraXalia International Choir
The Cámara Cantilena Music Group
Joe Boyle

De Cotta Law is proud to be the 2011 Sponsor of The Anglican Church Christmas Carol Service in Nerja. This annual festive celebration is one of the highlights of the British and Foreign Resident Community’s calendar in Nerja.

Performances
This year The Reverend Geoff Johnston will be hosting a traditional Carol Service that will also feature performances by The CoraXalia International Choir; The Cámara Cantilena Music Group; and Joe Boyle. CoraXalia International Choir is based in La Viñuela, and was formed in October 2006 by accomplished and experienced soprano Marisa Bell-Young, its current president. The name derives from “Cor” for coro/choir, “axa” for “Axarquía” and “alia” for “Salia”, the river running through La Viñuela.
The Cámara Cantilena Music Group are a well-established acapela group based in Nerja, and they specialise in singing medieval church music; whilst Joe Boyle is a seasoned performer and long-term resident of Frigiliana.

Charity – The collection will be for Nerja’s The Sisters of the Good Samaritan.
Refreshments – De Cotta Law will again this year be providing festive refreshments after the concert and holding a fund raffle for The Sisters of the Good Samaritan.

DE COTTA’S NEW NERJA OFFICE
De Cotta Law would also like to take this opportunity to confirm that the Nerja Office has relocated to new ground floor premises. From Dec 1st, De Cotta Law in Nerja can be found at: Calle Diputación 11, 29780 Nerja
All other contact details remain the same
Tel.: +34 952 527 014 Fax: +34 952 523 428
E-mail: nerjaenquiries@decottalaw.net

By ‘MARICH’ Language School
www.academiamarich.com

Learning a new language is not as difficult as you might think. Many of you are more familiar with the more traditional methods involving the constant process of patiently putting the puzzle of that language together step by step. Actually, it can be quite simple if you follow the suggested tips below.

One cannot over emphasise how important it is to learn a new language and the positive impact it can have on one’s brain and on one’s life in general. The brain is an amazing organ and we still do not know how powerful it can be, once driven by the will and interest to learn something new. With such willpower and drive, the brain can do the unimaginable to make many things possible, including learning a new language.

Here are some tips on the best attitude to adopt during the language learning process:

-Be open-minded and have a keen interest and willingness always to learn something new. 

-Do not try to learn grammar in the beginning. 

-Instead, learn sentences and not just words.  This will actually allow you to speak and communicate in a shorter period of time.

-Focus on consciously listening to simple Spanish sentences and do so in a relaxed manner. 

-Constantly repeat sentences in order to fix or retain them in your long-term memory.

-Consider that when speaking a new language, you are making a genuine effort to communicate something that is worthwhile rather than thinking of appearing foolish or stupid when making mistakes.

-Be bold! Be communicative! Remember: perfectionism never works!

-Accept the new language by getting fully involved in it.  You are now bilingual. You can do it!  Remember, everything is about your attitude!

-Sure enough, you will realise that you can speak better than you thought you could!

-Good luck!!