On a serious note, this is quite an incredible find, as most mammoth finds are discovered much further north, with Siberia being the top spot for hairy tusk bearing remains. In fact, it is believed to be only the third one found in France, and it was only by accident that it was found at all. The dig was actually looking at an ancient Roman site just east of Paris.
Nadfas December Events
by Nadfas •
The will be a NADFAS lecture on the 11th of December, starting at 18.00h, at the Cultural Centre (Casa Cultura), Calle Granada in Nerja, followed by Christmas Dinner afterwards at Restaurant First, Nerja
The Poppy & The Royal British Legion
by Martin Myall •
Over the last few weeks many of us wore our poppy as a mark of respect for the servicemen and women who fought for our freedom over the last ninety six years.
Christmas Market at Cázulas
by Martin Myall •
If you want to go to a flea market with a difference, that you have a date on Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th of December, from 11.00h to 16.30h, at the Palacete de Cázulas, Otívar.
Nerja Medical Centre
by Martin Myall •
At a Plenary Meeting of the Nerja Town Council it was agreed to send a request to the Junta de Andalucía, asking them to make good their pledge before the Town Hall concerning the Centro de Salud project.
Market Parking Controversy
by Martin Myall •
Convergencia Andaluza de Almuñécar-La Herradura has requested that the Town Hall does not charge the rent for market-stall hire at the municipal market, corresponding to November, as they consider the Mayor’s decision to close down the parking underneath the market has set them back.
Walking Through The Snow
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar hiking group that walked from Puerto de la Ragua to La Calahorra were confronted by winter conditions that don’t exist here on the coast… but they liked it!
Looming Gloom
by Martin Myall •
It is going to be a hard winter; and not solely because of the temperatures, but because of the lack of trade. All along Costa Tropical, hotel season closures will mean that 2,500 hotel beds will disappear, along with 800 jobs.
The Day After
by Martin Myall •
Twenty-four hours after the residents of the Almuñécar apartment blocks affected by the basement fire were evacuated, all of them are either staying in public accommodation (hotels) or with family and friends. A total of 72 flats were affected.
Club El Sendero
by Martin Myall •
The Motril Sports Department and sports and cultural club, El Sendero, have organised two family hiking routes for this month and December.
Basement Garage Gutted By Fire
by Martin Myall •
A major fire-fighting incident took place in Almuñécar in the early hours of Today when a fire broke out in the basement garage running under several apartment blocks.
Malicious Tampering
by Martin Myall •
The Salobreña Councillor for Obras y Mantenimiento, Javier Ortega Prados, has complained that during the last fortnight somebody has been tampering with electrical equipment for street lighting.
International Photo Winner
by Martin Myall •
Almuñequero, Francisco Mingorance has done his hometown proud by achieving First Prize in the Landscapes and Plants section of the prestigious international National Wildlife Photo Contest 2012.
San Antonio’s Unwelcome Neighbours
by Martin Myall •
It appears that the Junta de Andalucia has lost its appeal against the building licence issued in 2005 for twelve dwellings on San Antonio in La Herradura.
Approaching General Strike
by Martin Myall •
There will be a nationwide general strike on Wednesday the 14th of November. There will be minimum services on public transport and by midday, those businesses that closed will probably be reopening, judging by previous general strikes.