Are there any gentlemen out there who think theirs is not quite as big as other peoples, or perhaps not quite as erect? Is it well trimmed and clean? These are all important issues to consider when talking palm trees.
Granada Costa
news from the Costa Tropical (Granada): Almunecar, La Herradura, Motril & Salobrena
Lack of Light
by David Darby •
The front page this month concerns itself with the ongoing (or not) issues in relation to the completion (or not) of the A-7. However, this little article is more concerned with the local issue of not a single light on the La Herradura exit from the A-7.
The lack of lighting has been a problem now for several months, and is the result of unscrupulous thieves (is there any other kind?) who stole all the copper wiring for resale in the now very lucrative scrap metal market.
Leaky Roof?
by David Darby •
Did anyone else suffer with a leaky roof during the recent downpours? It seems that Spain and her buildings struggle as much with heavy rain as Britain does with snow!
Publication Update February
by Editor •
We hope to be at the printer by Friday morning, meaning that the hard copy will be distributed on the 2nd or 3rd (the printer doesn’t work weekends.
Mid-Month Top Up
by Editor •
As promised, we’ll begin posting the medical, legal and other specialised columns, as well as the regional news, which will be posted as a continuous thread, rather than individual articles
10,000-Euro Winner
by Editor •
The Front Page headline could have been: ‘Mayor Acquitted Again,’ but as it’s January and the beginning of a new year, we decided to start off 2010 on a non-political note.
Hideaway News
by David Darby •
The lovely Jenette at The Hideaway told me they are having a Quiz Night on the 14th of this month, with teams of four, buffet, prizes and even a raffle. But make sure you register your team in advance!
Counting the Blessings
by Martin Myall •
Whatever is covered later on in the Almuñécar section, it is probably a good idea to take a stock check of what we have. You see, it doesn’t matter whether you came here 40, 30, 20, 10, or just 5 years ago – Almuñécar is still very much a privileged place to live in.
Poetry Competition
by David Darby •
Talking of the Civic Centre, here’s one that I missed during December, and that was the Friends of La Herradura Poetry Competition.
According to reports, the centre was full for this annual event, and the first prize of €1,200 went to Jaime Elso Navarro Torralba, with a poem entitled The Miracle of your Ward, which was described by the judging panel as a “great poem, with a philosophical base.”
Public Space Costs
by David Darby •
The United Left party has formally complained about the criteria used when deciding whether to charge for the use of public spaces and buildings.