The International Club of Salobreña has seen a great deal of activity since our last column. Firstly, the club is now about to attain legal status, as a charitable institution. Which means that it can qualify for national and local government grants.
What’s it all about?
by Dave Nichols •
The castle hasn’t been lit at night for months now. The Beach is deserted. Bars and Restaurants (particularly those foreign-owned) are closing down, either permanently or until Spring. For example, Legends is gone, closed, vanished, and Manhattan Bar is closed until April. And the Town Hall is now publicly complaining about the increase in the number of stray dogs wandering the streets.
Publication Update March
by Editor •
Due to a bank holiday at the end of February/beginning of March, the hard copy won’t be available until the 4th of March
WomenWorks
by Mette Owens •
This new monthly column has been added especially for our female readers, with the focus being on issues and topics of interest to us.
Fiscal Reform 2010
by Maria Teresa Velasco •
At present most countries in the world are deploying fiscal stimulus packages in order to re-launch the economy. Spain, contrary to world trends and the recommendations of the IMF, will implement a fiscal reform in 2010 that will overall increase tax pressure for both companies and individuals.
Gratitude
by Nicola Westby •
Well my New Year’s Resolution was trashed by the 2nd of January this year……that was a record for me! My intention was to kick start the whole family into a healthy, New Year with a boost of activity by spending a week skiing in Andorra. Unfortunately…
About The Club
by Marianne Lindahl •
In an interview in Diario Sur, Rafael Lamelas, Chairman of the Costa Tropical Hotel Association, said that Nordic visitors make a great contribution towards keeping the tourist market in the area alive during the winter months.
Winter Olympics 2010
by Mette Owens •
Since I am a mix of Danish and Canadian, it is an obvious choice to write about the upcoming Winter Olympics that happen to be hosted by my hometown of Vancouver.
Plastic Frankenstein
by Wolfgang K Piller MD •
Two years ago I had to discard my cured olives after I had noticed that the vinegar had dissolved the lining of the plastic jar. The idea of consuming liquefied plastic just was not very appealing. Ever since I wanted to write an article about plastic and health risks and frankly the research about it sounds like coming from Frankenstein’s laboratory.
Caterpillar Time
by PerrosSi •
Unfortunately, it’s ‘spray the land with poison’ time again and shortly after that mid to end of February & March is ‘marching caterpillar time.’ Here are a few tips on what to do in the event of either emergency presenting itself.
February Regional News
by Martin Myall •
Looking Back: Regional and provincial news from around Granada and Andalucía
Grupo PMJ
by Mette Owens •
If you are located in the Almuñécar or La Herradura area and are in need of assistance with construction, maintenance or any type of reformation of your home, (painting, electrical work, bricklaying/masonry and so on), Grupo PMJ is the business to contact.
A Bit of This and a Bit of That
by David Darby •
Para la gente de Haiti con amor desde la gente de Nerja. The shock and devastation of the disaster in Haiti is so sad and they need our help.
Life Changing Advice
by David Darby •
Jacqui is a UK qualified counsellor and member of the BACP and is also currently training in psychotherapy. She is also a graduate coach having trained with an American Coach University.
Tartana Valentines
by David Darby •
Romance is in the air. Celebrate Valentines Day (or any day for that matter) with a special night out at La Tartana in La Herradura.