Have you been down to the Spar shop in Calle Bikini, Almuñécar lately? If not, you really should do. The shelves are jam packed with brilliant items you would only normally see in the UK, although they do have plenty of goods from Scandinavia as well.
Daily Archives: March 31, 2010
Weight Watchers News
by David Darby •
What can be done to get us into shape before that first exposure of our flesh to an unsuspecting public? Join Weight Watchers and shift some serious kilos of course! It’s really easy, just ring 900 81 86 56 or 600 33 29 17 and find out about the weekly meetings in both Almuñécar and Salobreña. The meetings are run by the lovely Nicola Westby who tells me there are new WW products available at the meetings as well, just to keep you on the ball between meetings.
Clinica Santa Cecilia
by David Darby •
Have you got any health concerns that you know should really be checked out, but you’re either concerned about the language barrier or maybe just too embarrassed to go along to the doctors?
Help is at hand… Just contact Clinica Santa Cecilia in Nerja, where they have both American and European doctors, and have a wealth of experience in every field, from Gynaecology, Urology and Midwifery, through to Dermatology, Psychology and even Erectile Dysfunction.
Los Laureles Spring
by David Darby •
Well, the clocks have gone forward, so it must be officially Spring at last, and as we dare to put all thoughts of that rain behind us, we can now look forward to the fantastic new Spring Menu at Los Laureles.
Learn at Language Tree
by David Darby •
Some time back I wrote an article about the brilliant Language Tree and how they are able to teach even the ‘hard of learning’. Since that time a great many people have taken advantage of the teaching skills available at the school. The important point is, that they realise not everyone wants to get a…
Lynne Bishop – Artist
by David Darby •
An artist who lives locally, Lynne is presently exhibiting in El Arbol Blanco at the top of Avenida Costa del Sol in Almuñécar, and there is also some of her work in Danny´s Bar in Velilla and Hampers in the town where you can even pick up handmade cards.
Olivares in Nerja!
by David Darby •
Olivares has opened a brand new shop on Calle Chaparil – 2, in Neja. I took myself along to their opening to have a look at the wide range of international goods available. With products from Germany, Scandinavia, South America, and Britain there was no shortage of choice. I also found myself taking a good long look at the great selection of fine wines and spirits.
Juventudes Musicales
by David Darby •
Listen up once again all you culture vultures, as we pass on the upcoming concerts to be performed by our friends Juventudes Musicales during the month of April.
Original Care
by David Darby •
Nicky Euesden has just opened her new business Original Care, which specialises in offering home-care services in the local area. The launch of Original Care is the preliminary step in the company’s plans to build and open a resident care home in the village of Lobres in Salobreña.
Antonio Martín Quirós – Artist
by David Darby •
Antonio is 32 years old and is a true ‘born and bred’ son of Almuñécar. He came to study art quite late in life compared to most, undertaking a Bachelor of Arts in Motril then in college in Granada, although his love of the subject was with him from an early age.
His vibrant and exciting works will be on display at the Calmar Gallery in Almuñécar that is next to the aqueduct and the Chamber of Commerce in Almuñécar. The exhibition will be on until April 27th.