A week (10th – 18th October) will be dedicated to European sharks and their plight – and we don’t mean the ones in suits. Thanks to a coalition of non-governmental organisations, the Shark Alliance has been able to put together this event to promote awareness as to the plight of sharks in our waters. Pop…
Almuñécar Europa Day
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We have finally heard from the Town Hall that the yearly Europa Day festival will be held on the 17th, from noon onwards.
The Bard Comes to the Costa
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English speaking residents and visitors to the Costa Tropical will have a rare chance to see Shakespeare’s greatest comedy live in January, when a theatre company from Staffordshire brings A Midsummer Night’s Dream to the cultural centres of Salobreña and Almuñécar. The Trentham Shakespeare Company was formed three years ago specifically to present open-air Shakespeare…
British Consulate Visits Coast
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The British Consulate in Málaga and the Pension, Benefit and Healthcare Team are holding an open event in Almuñecar, Granada, presenting advice on some of the issues that matter most to British residents. This will be held on Thursday 22nd October.
Fem Power
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A touch of Fem Power was abounding during the III Feria de Mujeres Emprendedoras, which was held in the huge function hall at the Balneario de Lanjarón.
Lobras vs. Phone Masts
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The placing of a mobile-telephone mast right next to the Lobras sports centre will be earning Telefónica no Christmas cards this year – nobody in this small village likes it being there.
University Comes to La Alpujarra
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The University of Granada has moved to the Alpujarra. Well, they haven’t actually slapped some wheels on it and trundled it along to Órgiva, but have provided university courses for people over fifty, thanks to an agreement struck between the University of Granada and the Órgiva Town Hall.
New School for Tablones & Cáñar
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Tablones, as well as Cáñar, now has new education centres, thanks to funds from the Education Board of the Junta de Andalucía… bless them.
Water Museum
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Water is hardly a thing of the past in Lanjáron but the history of Lanjarón’s aquatic empire is, hence El Museo del Agua, which is located where the municipal slaughter yard was
80,000-Euro Scam
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The Guardia Civil, hitherto known as the Green Meanies, arrested a couple from the Alpujarra region for allegedly scamming 80,000 euros from their victims… bless them.