There was a fantastic classical music concert at the Centro Cívico at the beginning of August.
Almuñecar Cultural Agenda – September
by Editor •
True to form, the Town Hall didn’t get this to us until today, the 2nd, with the hard copy of the Seaside Gazette, September edition already distributed…
Vélez Man Arrested
by Editor •
A man from Vélez Benaudalla was sentenced to one year and nine months in prison for attacking his girlfriend.
Drainage System Overhaul
by Editor •
A total of 18m euros is going to be spent on improving the rain drainage system in Motril. The funds will be found from raising a surcharge on the normal water bills, so that within five years there will be enough to carry out this much-needed work.
Doctors Apologise
by Editor •
The doctors at the Motril-Este medical centre have made an official apology for the delay that many patients had to endure before being attended to, at the beginning of the month.
Vélez Benaudalla Book Fair
by Editor •
Héloïse Nolan, who used to write this section, tells us that Viv Packer is starting up a book fair in Vélez de Benaudalla on the 3rd Saturday of every month between 11 am and 2 pm. Good quality books in all languages. For more information Viv can be reached on 958 851 273 or 676…
Avenida de Salobreña
by Editor •
The IU (left wing) party are not impressed with the new look and layout of Motril’s main street; i.e., Avenida de Salobreña.Avenida de Andalu
Jet-Ski Race
by Editor •
Thirty jet-ski riders competed in the Motril-Melilla race. Some had come from as far as Portugal and Italy to take part in this now annual Motril event.
Socialist Split
by Editor •
How could we not mention Sr. Luis Rubiales, ex socialist mayor of Motril and now… ex-socialist! The PSOE expelled him from the party and before you could say ‘Bob’s your uncle,’ he had teamed up with Juan Carlos Benavides in the Convergencia Andaluza.
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…
Shopping Mall?
by Dave Nichols •
The Great Zone Project has now taken a step forward. It’s a plan to develop the area between Salobreña and Motril, with a shopping mall, hotels and all sorts of things that should help the local economy. Local planning permission is on the cards. Early days, although inside information tells me that the nod has…