The Casa de la Cultura in Almuñécar is exhibiting a collection of works from various Almuñécar-based artists until the 30th of September. Visiting times are from 10.30h to 13.30,and then 17.00h to 22.00h,
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John, Pedals and Compostela
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I think that the best way to introduce this mammoth effort, which is about to be undertaken by John Allan, is to quote from his own blog: In March of this year, I made it to age 70. Inspite of 17 yrs in the regular army and many, many more flying helicopters for the offshore…
Back to Church Sunday
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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.
Letter to the Editor
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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.)
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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.
Editorial Comment
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What exactly is going on? What exactly does the Town Hall have against car owners? Why is it going out of its way to turn people away? Is it short-sighted lunacy or something worse; more sinister? These are questions that must have crossed just about everybody’s mind at some point during the summer. Yes, the…
Credit Where Credit’s Due
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Well, as we’re ripping into the Town Hall elsewhere in the Almuñécar section, it’s only fair that we find something nice to say about them, too. The P-4 sports facilities, which run down between the river and Avenida Principe de Asturias, are now complete and operative. Padel courts, tennis courts and other installations complete this…
Wifi in Los Marinos
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And on the same positive note, Barrio de los Marinos now provides free wifi Internet access for all of the residents of this low-income area of Almuñécar.
Mirador Named in Sam’s Honour
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Lentejí has named a mirador in honour of the New-Zealander helicopter pilot and village resident Kevin Holmes, who lost his life in an air accident in Almería, known simply as ‘Sam’ to the villagers, he became a loved member of the community in a short time, so much so that everybody was shocked and distraught…
Arson on Velilla Beach
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There was a case of probable arson on Velilla Beach last month, where one chiringuito received fire damage valued at 12,000 euros…