If you are not signed up on the empadronamiento with your local Town Hall, then you should do so, soon. You have until the end of October to do it and to register to vote in the upcoming local elections.
Salobreña
News from Salobrena, costa tropical, Granada
Did You Know?
by Dave Nichols •
In the “Did you know this” column, here’s something with which to baffle all your friends. Just how many ‘Sons of Molvízar’ do you think have joined the ranks of La Guardia Civil? Given it’s a small village of about 2,500 souls, and La Guardia is a relatively new organization? (Founded in 1844 – Ed)…
Local Politics
by Dave Nichols •
A couple of pieces regarding local politics (I told you elections were on the agenda, didn’t I?). Firstly, the PSOE has been complaining about the state of the facilities (nursing homes) for the elderly in both Salobreña and Lobres. Apparently, the facilities are worse than useless, Not even a glass of clean water is available,…
Publication Update: October
by Editor •
The monthly update on when and where to find your October issue Gazettes!
Beware: General Strike
by Editor •
The threatened national general strike for the 29th of September now looks inevitable, therefore please take this into account in your travel and other arrangements for the day.
The Circus is Here!
by Editor •
Probably the most famous circus in the world can be seen in city of Granada from the 29th of September to the 3rd of October… We’re talking about the Canandian Cirque Du Soleil. You had better hurry, because all entrance tickets are already nearly all sold out
John, Pedals and Compostela
by Editor •
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…
British Embassy Newsletter (Sept.)
by Editor •
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.
International Club News
by Dave Nichols •
The important news first; the International Club of Salobreña will be resuming activities beginning in September. For those of you who might be new to the area, or are not familiar with the Club, the name basically says it all. With over 150 members, from all nationalities, the club provides not only an opportunity to…
Eco Rastro
by Dave Nichols •
The next important thing, also involving the International Club (who co-sponsor the event) is the return of the Eco Rastro; the open market held in the Parque de las Fuentes. After its summer break, the market re-opens on October 2nd, and will be held on the first Saturday of each month until further notice. A…