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Spanish 'Katiuskas' turn 90

English nobles wore the same military style riding boots but with polished leather and ornamental tassels. One of them, the Duke of Wellington, asked his shoemaker in London to modify the Hessian boots by fabricating them in soft calfskin leather, removing ... the trim, and reducing the height to fit more closely around the leg. Eventually, the boot was dubbed the 'Wellington' and the name has stuck in the English language ever since. In the middle of the 19th century, Wellington boots started being made ... Britain and around the world, especially in English-speaking countries. Nowadays we can see rubber boots on the catwalks - from knee-high chunky Wellington boots by Versace to rubber ankle boots by Christian Dior or Prada's chunky tread soles in playful

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Music and dance, theatre, lectures and family events around the province

denise bush

...coffee, tea or fruit juice with a piece of cake. A boutique with a range of new and nearly new clothing and accessories and also a wide stock of second hand English books. Donations of clothing etc welcomed. Craft Group. Mondays, 10am-1pm in the centre.

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Your property on the Costa del Sol in 2021

SUR in English

Owning a property on the Costa del Sol has been a dream come true for thousands of buyers over the last few decades. The area's ideal climate and excellent facilities and communications continue to attract people from Spain, Europe and the rest of

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Historical tributes at Malaga's English cemetery

Liz Parry

In addition to events in the run-up to Christmas, such as the Nine Lessons and Carols service at St George's Anglican church and the Christmas Fair, the English Cemetery in Malaga has been the scene of two commemorative events recently. Torrijos ... who lost their lives for a ceremony also attended by Francisco de la Torre, Mayor of Malaga, and Bruce McIntyre, President of the English Cemetery in Malaga Foundation. The recent Christmas Fair outside St George's Church.SUR The English Cemetery

Sport

'Playing in the Champions League was worth it, even if it led to where Malaga are now'

pedro luis alonso

...from those at the real heavyweight clubs, like Bayern or Barcelona. However, the English market can be complicated due to the money involved. There’s a lot of outside influence to consider, from players’ agents for example, who are in contact with the ... French and English football and, in some cases, Spanish teams. What do you think of modern expressions such as ‘defending in a block’ or ‘high pressing’? It’s new vocabulary, but the perception that getting closer to the opposition means you’re closer

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Family from Ireland adopts the puppy that was found dumped and dying in Malaga

IGNACIO LILLO

A mastiff puppy that was found dumped and dying in a rubbish container in Malaga has been found a new home with a family from Ireland after they read of his plight on the SUR in English website. Yvonne Edmonds and Kieran Byrne are currently ... wanted to know which dog would be the right one". Then just two days later Kieran opened the SUR in English website on his mobile, and came across an article in which the Protectora de Málaga was looking for a new home for Ulysses. Two elements to the ... coincidences made us see that Uli was the right one. This was the sign." Thank you SUR in English They wrote to the animal welfare group to enquire about the case. "We sent a lot of photos of our previous dogs so they could see that we love them." After

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Tribute paid at English Cemetery to playwright on second anniversary of his death

SUR IN ENGLISH

The second anniversary of the death of the renowned playwright, poet and musician Miguel Romero Esteo was commemorated recently at the English Cemetery in Malaga, where his ashes are interred in a vertical garden. Representatives of Malaga city

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Torre del Mar swimming pool to be named after local man who refereed at three Olympic Games

Eugenio Cabezas

...town’s councillor for Sports between 2008 and 2011 and is a retired English teacher. The referee presided over the swimming events at three Olympics: Seoul in 1988, Barcelona in 1992 and Atlanta in 1996, as well as over 20 world and European

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ADSG, providing a supportive environment for carers and people with dementia

Tony Bryant

667733520 Age Care. www.agecarecosta.org / 24-hour helpline 635407255. Facebook. Alzheimer and Dementia Support Group Costa del Sol. SUR in English spoke with professional health worker David Donaldson about the difficulties faced by those who look ... after dementia patients, and the tireless work he has done to assist the English-speaking community on the Costa del Sol to overcome these problems. David, a nurse with more than 20 years' experience, came to live in Spain in 1999. Two years later, he ... carers of loved-ones who were affected by the disease. As time went on it became apparent that there was a real need for a regular English-language support group, and this was founded in 2019, thanks to the generosity of Age Care Calahonda, who agreed

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Trapiche market - a firm fixture in the Axarquía diary

Jennie Rhodes

...midst of a health pandemic, it's easy to identify a range of native English accents and European languages. There are stalls selling everything from organic vegetables to books, secondhand and new clothes, prepared food, photography, art and crafts and