A bucket load of articles, covering newsworthy events and published in the September edition of the Seaside Gazette
Mean Flying Lessons
by Editor •
A man in Jaén has been fined 2,001 euros by the Junta de Andalucía for throwing a turkey out of a bell tower for fun.
Back to Church Sunday
by Editor •
Members of the Anglican Parish of Nerja and Almuñecar are inviting English-speaking people living in these towns and the surrounding areas to come to church as part of a Christian initiative which started in the UK some years ago called “Back to Church Sunday” on Sunday, 26th September.
Con Otros Ojos 2010
by Editor •
Everyday Scenes of Life in Town and Country in the Poniente Granadino, 30th Sept – 16th Oct 2010 Building on the fabulous success of last year’s exhibition, which was attended by hundreds of Spaniards and many other nationalities alike, this September sees the second edition of the Con Otros Ojos exhibition, organised in conjunction with…
Letter to the Editor
by Editor •
Letter to the Editor Following a recent heart attack, subsequent operation plus a dog moving onto my land and having with six puppies, I would like to extend by sincere thanks to all the friends Carol, James and I have made over the last 7 years in Almuñécar, for their help and assistance for us…
British Embassy Newsletter (Sept.)
by Editor •
You might remember from previous editions of the newsletter that those in receipt of a UK State pension or benefit, as well as those who have recently made national insurance contributions in the UK, may be entitled to a form from the UK (now known as an S1), which gives them full, free access to the Spanish healthcare system.
A-7 Rescued?
by Editor •
The question is; whom do you believe? The Government states one thing but the facts on the ground indicate another – the opposite, in fact.
Knife Attack
by Editor •
The Guardia Civil in Órgiva arrested a 69-year-old man for allegedly attacking another man with a clasp knife. The 45-year-old victim received three stab wounds. The attack took place in the town square during festival activities, starting off as a heated argument before going nuclear.
Musical Murtas
by Editor •
Just about anywhere else, young kids learn musical instruments to play in a rock band – not so in Murtas, where they are having classes to become wandering minstrels, or troubadours.
VPO’s for Órgiva
by Editor •
Órgiva will have its first VPO’s next year. VPO stands for Vivienda de Protección Official; i.e., government subsidized housing for low-income families.