I went along to the meeting in Torrecuevas, which had been convoked by the locals over the state of the rambla; i.e., the riverbed track that gives access to the cortijos above, all the way up to Gelibra.
Granada Costa
news from the Costa Tropical (Granada): Almunecar, La Herradura, Motril & Salobrena
Three Points to Remember
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Three points to remember for this month: firstly, the Juventudes Musicales are starting up again after a summer break with a concert on the 11th of October at the Auditorium of the Casa de la Cultura with a performance by the Dúo de Profundis, starting at 20.00h.
Badly Needed Funds Returned
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Right! You had the Front Page as good news so that’s your lot – Nah, just kidding! Anyway, let’s get the political bickering out of the way.
Marinos Moan
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The residents of Barrio de los Marinos, supported by the ubiquitous PSOE, are urging the Town Hall to carry out some urgently needed work on public spaces within the barrio (neighbourhood). They’re also asking for a greater police presence.
Outboards and Outlaws
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Two men, aged 26 and 29, were arrested for allegedly stealing outboard motors. The stolen motors have been recovered and returned to their rightful owners.
Camping Carambolo Verdict
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Our Fermín Tejero, leader of the local IU party and part owner of the Camping Carambolo isn’t having much luck with nailing the Mayor, in a judicial sense… who is?
Luis Goes to Madrid
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Everybody either knows or has seen Luis Augusto Maldonado around Almuñécar – he’s one of the town’s most resilient musicians, after all. Well, on the 10th of October he will be performing up in Madrid at the Sala Clamores, which is next to the Estación Bilbao of the city’s metro system. He will be performing…
Tragic Car Accident
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We start the section with a tragic incident that occurred at the beginning of the month, so it is very likely that you already know all about it. On the 5th of September an Englishman died in a car accident at the western end of the village, near the Nuevo Camping.
Tartana Expresses Thanks
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The folks at Hotel and Restaurant La Tartana would like everyone to know that the property is scheduled to change hands in early November. The bar and restaurant will be running with Barry at the helm through to the end of October, with the 29th scheduled to be the final evening of service.
Brains Blitz
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More than 130 scientists from 28 different countries gathered in La Herradura to participate in an international conference on Physics.