Anybody who has been unfortunate enough to require a course of radiotherapy at Granada’s main hospital will know what an ordeal the ambulance route is, but at the same time, they are grateful for the service.
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Japanese Guitar in La Herradura
by Martin Myall •
La Herradura is in for another musical treat on Sunday the 11th at 19.00h with a performance from Ensemble de Guitarras de Tokio at the Civic Centre.
Firemen Down A Hole
by Martin Myall •
The Local-Area Council, (Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa Tropical) has organised a potholing course for the firemen of the towns along the Costa Tropical. Fourteen firemen in all, are being instructed in how to carry out rescue missions in caves, mines and crevices.
Japan and Subtropical Fruit
by Martin Myall •
A Japanese film crew have been in La Herradura for a documentary on subtropical fruit in Spain. They have been visiting Finca San Ramón. and filming chirimoya, mango, guayaba, avocado, carambola and papaya plantations
Guitar Concert La Herradura
by Martin Myall •
On Friday the 2nd, international composer/guitarist, Gary Ryan, will be performing at the La Herradura Civic Centre. Gary Ryan is also a teacher at the Royal College of Music in London.
It’s Wet
by Martin Myall •
Friday had seen by midday 50 litres per square metre – hardly surprising as it belted down between 04.30h and 07.30h and hasn’t stopped raining since then.
Brass Band Battle
by Martin Myall •
No, it’s not another punch up down Carchuna way, but merely a musical competition between town brass bands, which was held in La Herradura Civic Centre.
The 450th Anniversary Concludes
by Martin Myall •
The final day of the 450th anniversary commemorations held in La Herradura ended with a solemn act in homage to the 5,000 victims of this maritime disaster.
Model Ship Exhibition
by Martin Myall •
There were around a hundred model ships on display, from many different eras at the Centro Cívico in La Herradura.
Underwater Photography Competition
by Martin Myall •
A total of 54 divers divided by 27 separate teams competed to provide the most spectacular subaquatic photos in La Herradura Bay, as part of the commemoration for 450th anniversary of the shipwrecking of the Spanish Fleet in the Bay.