After writing about the undermining on the Punta, and reassuring everyone that we were not suggesting that the area was about to fall into the sea, you can imagine my shock when that big old rock on the bend just before Chambao de Joaquin, came crashing down, completely blocking the road.
Almuñécar Cultural Agenda April
by Editor •
The full cultural agenda for Almuñécar during the month of April, including concerts, art exhibitions and walks. Much has been left in Spanish, because with a minium knowledge of the language, it is easy to understand. The only thing that we have translated fully are the walks at the bottom of the agenda.
Semana Santa Salobreña
by Editor •
The Town Hall has limited itself to scanning a brochure and emailing it to us – life would have been a lot easier if they had sent us a text document, as Almuñécar did. Anyway, we’re completely bogged down trying to get the April hard copy out so there is no time to type it…
Publication Update April
by Editor •
Well, if everything goes to plan, then we should be at the printer at 8am, Monday the 28th, to begin deliveries Wednesday evening.
Semana Santa Almuñécar
by Editor •
Semana Santa agenda for Almuñécar and La Herradura. Procession times
March Regional News
by Editor •
A summary of regional news as reported in the March edition of the Seaside Gazette
March Events
by Mette Owens •
Don’t miss the upcoming art exhibition by artist Anna DiGesu, Life in Color: (La Vida en Color). Where and when: Centro Cívico, La Herradura, Friday, March 26th – Saturday, April 3rd. Hours: 11:00 – 13:30 & 18:00 – 20:00.
What to Do…
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
Although it’s definitely not a nice subject, we have to face the reality that one day we might be confronted with the death of one of our relatives.
Why Hope Matters
by Nicola Westby •
Most of us see hope as something that gets us through difficult times but psychologists are discovering that in fact it can help us succeed in our everyday life. And we can learn how to cultivate it!
Rainy Day Activities?
by Marianne Lindahl •
After the rain comes more rain. Last summer was extremely hot and dry and people prayed for water, and soon the prayers were more than amply awarded.
Zillions Wasted?
by Axel E. Thieke G.P. •
Just one more time and I promise it will be the last one – but swine flu offers a lesson to be learned from.
Olympic Insider
by Mette Owens •
Unless you watch no TV whatsoever, you can’t miss the coverage of the Winter Olympics taking place in Vancouver as I write this.
Mobil Vet Visits
by PerrosSi •
Had an e-mail re last months column, no not with regard to caterpillar cruelty but pointing out that if one were to enter a pine forest full of dry tinder, throw petrol around willy nilly, then set it alight, it could cause a horrendous fire!
La Herradura Fiesta Programme
by Editor •
The full San José fiesta programme for La Herradura… with a touch of flippancy!
Pensioners Perish I
by Editor •
British pensioners, Christopher and Christine Martin, met a tragic end when the living room ceiling fell on them as they sat on a sofa at their friends’ cortijo in the Alpujarra village of Rubite.