An interview with Gibraltar residents about life under the border checks
Santa Burglar
by David Darby •
Ernest Raney opened up his pawn shop business in Harrison, Arkansas, USA, recently and heard strange sounds coming from his chimney. “I’m still ion disbelief,” he explained, “When we came into work, I opened the door up and hear some sounds, I thought maybe something got lodged in the there.”
He was right… it was a man.
Beauty Doesn’t Have to Rhyme
by David Darby •
Neil Hilborn recites a poem about his one true love. It’s heartbreaking but beautiful.
Jellyfish Research South Spain
by David Darby •
We have been running successfully the Ocean Awareness Workshop for the last few weeks. The kids (and adults) who attended were very pleased and had a great time. We also have been collaborating with Sophie and Sam from the two summer schools in La Herradura
August Edition
by David Darby •
It’s the 1st! We will be delivering the paper copy of your favourite magazine to all the usual pick-up points during today and tomorrow… enjoy!
Bonsai Garden Museum – Almuñécar
by David Darby •
Well, I decided that as I live in a townhouse in Almuñécar and from the main terrace you look straight down into the Bonsai Garden, it was about time I went and had a look around the place. As it turns out, it’s a really interesting, hidden treasure that is beautifully laid out on several…
The Bootleg Beatles Play Frigiliana!
by David Darby •
The Beatles tribute band, the Bootleg Beatles, who have received high praise from Sir Paul McCartney and and George Martin themselves, will be playing in Frigiliana on the 31st of August.
Police Officer Chases Himself?
by David Darby •
The young British undercover police officer was sure he was closing in on his suspect. In fact, the plainclothes officer had this confirmed via his radio link to the CCTV control room.
The probationary officer from Sussex Police could barely contain himself when he was told he was closing in on a suspect who was “acting suspiciously” in the area.
Artistic Almuñécar Benches
by David Darby •
The municipal workforce (the artistic arm) has been out creating beautifully decorated benches on the Almuñécar seafront. The first, at the bottom of Calle Marquita on the beach side of the roundabout (opposite Café Ayer) is just about completed.
AECC 5K Charity Walk
by David Darby •
What an effort by all the participants, with temperatures well into the 30’s, over 60 people did the walk with just about all of them donning a decorated bra, and all of the AECC (Cancer) charity!