Had a quick chat with Bob Coates from Carrington Builders and Decorators and asked if there was anything he wanted me to impart to our readers… and to be honest neither he nor I could think of much more to say about this brilliant team of highly skilled builders and decorators. Let’s face it, how can you improve on a formula and work ethic that has been good for over 30 years in the UK and six years here!
Miscel.
promotional and non-news articles
Los Laureles Festivities
by David Darby •
Mark has kindly given me the menus for Christmas and New Year at the fabulous Los Laureles. So pin your reading ears back, take note, and book early or be disappointed:
Christmas 2009 Menu – €25
Indigo Interiors
by David Darby •
Why should you pop into Indigo Interiors in La Herradura at the earliest opportunity? Simple, to pick up some Sandtex Masonary paint to give the outside of the old homestead a damned good seeing to!
Casa Técnica
by David Darby •
The rather nice people at Casa Técnica in Salobreña have asked me to give a mention to their automatic pool covers. How could I refuse?
Not that interesting you may think, but if you do own a pool, this can be a very sound investment.
Falafel
by Editor •
This corner cafeteria, tucked away down a street opposite the Supersol supermarket, offers something very different; oriental pastries, cakes and sweetmeats.
Órgiva Properties
by Vanessa Bosch •
Well, I have to say that the minute that I stepped into Órgiva Properties, a welcoming smile from the staff caught me up in the spirit of this friendly local agency.
Camac in Órgiva
by Vanessa Bosch •
Who in the Alpujarra or the coast hasn’t heard about Camac Shop in Orgiva? Even myself used to come to spend the weekend around away from the coast in the search of fresh air and I used to do my shopping there to bring home my favourite English products.
Gourmet Bakery
by Mette Owens •
If you haven’t already discovered Gourmet Bakery in town, you are definitely missing out. The Gourmet Bakery opened in Almuñécar on June 26th and according to the owners, Marie del Carmen and Armin, business is very good and they are delighted to be here.
Law Abiding
by David Darby •
Hopefully you wont require the services of our José Luis Sanchez Parejo, who works from his office in La Herradura, because if you do, it probably means you have some sort of legal problem. You’ve guessed it, he’s a particularly good lawyer, and very friendly chap as well.
Charity Bridge Tournament
by Mette Owens •
It’s heart-warming to hear when businesses in the community get together to help a great and worthy cause. This is what happened on Oct. 21st when The Language Tree and Alcoholum joined forces to host and support a Charity Bridge Tournament organized by the Costa Bridge Club