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Features
editorial columns by feature writers
Poppy Appeal Final Count
by Martin Myall •
The Nerja Branch of the Royal British Legion has now finished counting the contents of 45 poppy, collection boxes that have been in place in various bars and restaurants in and around Nerja. The amount raised is in excess of €2,000.
CAS November Press Release
by Martin Myall •
Over the past decade, animal lovers in Comares have endured a continual stream of poisonings in the town. An estimated 200 cats and dogs have died painful deaths in that time after eating contaminated meat deliberately left out in the street.
CAS Events for December
by Martin Myall •
Costa Animal Society’s events agenda for the month of December, with three dates for your diary.
Wonky World
by David Darby •
Three more weird and wonderful articles from around the globe, including Serial Defecator, Good Cop Bad Cop and Keep Your Eye Out.
Plantyflor – Florist in Almuñécar
by David Darby •
Run by Francisco, there is always a good selection of potted plants and both natural and artificial flowers. I should know a good deal more about the potted plants as Di doesn’t seem to be able to pass the place without coming away with a new pot and contents to adorn our balcony.
Stand-Up Stan’s View – Just a Bit of Fun!
by David Darby •
Rajoy has dyed hair on top and a grey beard, so the top of his head is 35 years old, while his chin is at least 72 years old.
Rubalcaba is completely bald with a grey beard and therefore looks like his head is on upside-down.
Winner = Painted Roof. Loser = Mr. Potato Head.
It was so much simpler when you only had to think of Mr. Bean and you immediately had an image of the Spanish Prime Minister.
H4H Charity Lunch
by Editor •
On Friday the 25th of November there will be a charity, pre-Christmas lunch held in aid of the Help4Heroes charity.
Car Hire at Gatwick
by Editor •
Cotobro resident, John Wright writes in to both complain and alert other readers to the possible perils of using the car-hire facilities at Gatwick and other airports
Parkinson’s Help on the Coast
by Editor •
The Parkinson’s Association for Granada, which has been operating for 13 years, will provide advice and answer questions, in Salobreña and other coastal towns of Granada.