The XXXII National Congress of Bonsais was held in the conference room of Hotel Playa, between the 2nd and 4th of October.
Almuñécar
news and views from Almuñécar, Costa Tropical
Silly Suggestion?
by Martin Myall •
There are few times that our dear politicians – and our local ones are no exception – get together and agree on something. When they do, it normally entails pay rises for themselves.
Taramay 4X4 Trials
by Editor •
I don’t know about you guys but I missed the off-road trials that were held in Taramay, just below Hotel Playcalida on the 27th of September – hardly surprisingly really, as that falls within Gazette Utter Madness Week; the run up to going to print. It had just rained the night before, but far from…
Día de Europa
by Editor •
It was a bit of a strange European Day in Almuñécar this year. Several people asked us if we had any news on when or where it would be – there was even some doubt about it taking place or not, owing to the present economical squeeze on the municipal coffers.
Choir Takes 3rd Prize
by Editor •
The Coro de Cámara de Juventudes Musicales de Almuñécar won Third Prize in the international choir competition that was held in Barcelona. Congratulations, Folks!
Art Exhibition
by David Darby •
All you culture vultures will be pleased to hear that there will be an art exhibition by Los Nórdicos in the Casa de la Cultura, Almuñécar starting on November 14th and running through until the 21st.
Mayor Acquitted I
by Editor •
The Almuñécar political class, as well as many Almuñequeros, were surprised when the Supreme Court acquitted the Mayor of Almuñécar over the Tropical Fruits SA case.
Mayor Acquitted II
by Editor •
If the Mayor of Almuñécar were a racehorse, under his present circumstances, nobody would bet on him, but he repeatedly crosses the judicial finishing line in first place.
Cultural Agenda Almuñécar
by Editor •
The cultural agenda for the month of November in Almuñécar
European Sharks’ Week
by Editor •
A week (10th – 18th October) will be dedicated to European sharks and their plight – and we don’t mean the ones in suits. Thanks to a coalition of non-governmental organisations, the Shark Alliance has been able to put together this event to promote awareness as to the plight of sharks in our waters. Pop…