It was back in 2004 when the Seaside Gazette reported on what appeared to be the commencement of an illegal build next to Urbanización El Gallo, Punta de la Mona.
Moan, Moan, Moan…
by David Darby •
It never ceases to amaze me, just how often I have to sit and listen to people being critical of the Gazette, the way we cover stories, and how we represent our all important clients. Usually laced with vociferous views on how it should be written, and what we should be writing about.
Bubión Junior School
by Editor •
Meanwhile, over in Bubión – yes, there is life outside Lanjarón – the junior school is doubling as a courthouse for the Justice of the Peace.
Olly and Fred
by Editor •
Ironically enough (in the almost Alanis Morisette interpretation of the word) despite being nearly washed off the hillside by torrential rain, Olías and Fregenite are still without mains drinking water.
Alpujarra’s Oldest Church
by Editor •
Guess where the oldest church in La Alpujarra is? Órgiva, which is the capital of the Alpujarra Granadina? Wrong!
Money for Road Damage
by Editor •
You will all, no doubt be pleased to hear that the Central Government and the Junta de Andalucía are going to chuck three million euros at the Alpujarra road system…
Molvizar Mayor Accused
by Editor •
The Mayor of Molvízar has been up before the magistrate, standing accused of coercing municipal workings into voting for his party: i.e., the Partido Popular.
Ed Babysitting for March
by Editor •
Firstly, Héloise Nolan has been away in the UK, as well as having her work cut out for her with Costa Tropical Properties, thanks to the heavy and prolonged rainfall and its consequent pressure on property management.
E-Bureaucracy Breakthrough
by Editor •
Right! Let’s start with the positive news, before moving onto the Chunga News; i.e., negative news. Residents of Motril will now be able to carry out all their municipal bureaucratic tasks online, announced the Town Hall.
No Funds for Flood Defences
by Editor •
Now onto what’s wrong around town… The Mayor, Carlos Rojas, or ‘Charlie Red’ if you prefer, which is an embarrassing colour affiliation for a conservative, of course – has admitted that there is no proposed date for public construction work to prevent further flooding in the municipality.
Motril Taxis Rebel
by Editor •
Motril’s taxis are very disgruntled. In fact, whilst I was visiting Santa Ana Hospital I was stuck behind a slow moving convoy of them on my way out.
Was it Worth It?
by Editor •
Now onto a subject that you have all been waiting to hear about – La Avenida de Salobreña! Where to start? It might look nice, but does it work? Is it dangerous for pedestrians? And above all, was as it worth it?
Wine Tasting Success
by Dave Nichols •
The Wine Tasting experience mentioned in our last column has been the subject of many positive comments. If you haven’t been, book yourself in for a lovely experience, via the Tourist Office in the centre of Town. Every Tuesday evening, from 5-7pm, but you have to book ahead. Different wines are featured weekly, so you…
Curry Lunch Raises €500
by Dave Nichols •
Mike & Jenny Comley hosted a “Curry Lunch,” with proceeds to be donated to the Emergency Fund for the disaster in Haiti. First estimates indicate that about €500 were raised on the day, with more to come.
ICS New President
by Dave Nichols •
After three years as President, Arlene Nichols has stepped down. Under her leadership, the membership has tripled, from about 50 members to approximately 150, and the range of activities arranged by the Club has seen an immense expansion.