The monthly update on when and where to find your October issue Gazettes!
Salobreña
News from Salobrena, costa tropical, Granada
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…
Uncontrolled Bonfires?
by Dave Nichols •
Just what is it with all the fires in el campo? July – September are supposedly fire-free months, unless such fires are licensed. Yet, every year, wood from the chirimoyos y olivos is burned in the Vega, day after day.
Squatting for Outstanding Debt
by Dave Nichols •
More from Molvízar; oh, yes, the throbbing metropolis has more to report. One Don Arsenio, having undertaken work for the Town Hall, has not yet been paid.
Indicative Squabbling
by Dave Nichols •
And yet more local politics in the form of our new best friend, Sr. Rufino Eugenia. His latest complaint is regarding the care of the beaches in Salobreña, which play a major role in attracting tourism. He has been having another go at Sr. Gustavo Aybar, this time accusing him of conducting a ‘smear’ campaign…