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Publication Update – August

We should be at the printer tomorrow morning, 8am, and taking into consideration that the printer doesn’t work over the weekend… means that we’re out on the 3rd and will begin deliveries that same evening.

British Embassy News Letter

While some may think of Spain and its Costas simple as a retirement destination, the reality is that it is also a popular choice for couples and young families.

July Regional News

Plenty of articles on the antics of our police forces, so let’s start with the variety of policemen that we all love for their shear efficiency – the Local Police…

Alpujarra Tarmac

Those living up in the Alpujarra don’t exactly need reminding that the local road system is still in bad shape after the onslaught of the winter rains, but down here on the coast we need something to cheer us up, so here goes. (Ouch!)

Where’s the Hospital?

The PP has accused the Junta of failing with their promise to build a hospital for the comarca. The leader of the provincial PP, Sebastían Pérez, launched this accusation on a visit to the area.

New 4-Star

Lanjarón is to have its first 4-star hotel built within the Spa (Balneario). According to the building developer behind it, the 120-room complex should be open for the second half of 2011.

Duck!

If you’re into flying motorbikes, laser illumination and 180,000 watts of PA, then you won’t want to miss the free-style scrambling trials that are being held in Motril on the 23rd of this month

Vintage Photo Exhibition

At the archivo-museo Ruiz de Almodóvar in Órgiva, part of the offices of a lawyer by that name, there is an ongoing exhibition of 55 photos from 1915.

Book Fair in Almuñécar

The association for Alzheimer’s disease in Almunecar, Afavida, is staging a book fair from the 28th to the 31st of July to raise much needed funds

Painting Exhibition, Brian Jackson

Well known, long-time Almuñécar resident & NCA-trained artist, Brian Jackson, is holding an exposition of his oil painting works in conjunction with Hotel Las Arrayanes, which is located on the Paseo de Cotobro in Almuñécar. The exhibition will run from the 1st July to the 30th of September 2010. For any further information, please contact…