The Town Council of Lanjarón is being investigated over a spot of alleged ‘illegal’ town planning, bless them. A provincial delegate for the PP has accused the present incumbent in the Councillor for Town Planning’s office of being a bit liberal with his interpretation of building restrictions where his own house is concerned.
Eco-Órgiva
by Editor •
Órgiva hits the limelight thanks to the Junta de Andalucía choosing the capital of the Alpujarra as the subject of a national pilot project on sustainable urban development.
Kiddies’ Event
by Vanessa Bosch •
This month I went along to an event, organised by the Lanjarón Town Hall, aimed at young children. There was face-painting, coloured-sand arrangement workshops – there was even a fun course for making bracelets out of coloured macaroni.
Lanjarón Roadworks Update
by Vanessa Bosch •
Here’s the follow up on the roadworks in Lanjarón. As I promised, I went to find more info about it and I managed to get an interview with the works foreman, Nicolas Doce. This is what he told me:
La Ventura
by David Darby •
The Ed treated his good lady and me to a bite to eat in La Ventura last week, and very nice it was too! While we were there we took possession of their proposed menu for New Year’s Eve:
New Year’s Eve menu 31st December 2009 at 20.30h.
(VB) Xmas at Camac
by David Darby •
In case you haven’t been into Camac lately, this is just to let you all know that Sharon has received a huge delivery of Christmas goods, ready to make your festive season one to remember.
Merry Mirador!
by David Darby •
This year The Mirador de Cerro Gordo remains open throughout December and for the festive period.
(VB) Muebles in Órgiva
by David Darby •
Are you thinking about a really stylish Christmas gift for someone? Well don’t think you have to travel miles to find a stylish store with all the elegant detail you’re looking for.
Clinica Burma Exhibition
by David Darby •
Just a quick mention for those lovely people at La Clinica in Almuñécar who are hosting a brilliant exhibition of oil paintings on cotton and sand of Buddhist images.
Zen II Gifts
by David Darby •
Any of you that have had the good sense to make use of those brilliant multi-service people at Zen II Net in Almuñécar will already be aware that they are a lot more than an Internet centre.
Restaurant Asador El Quebracho
by David Darby •
At last this well kept secret is out of the bag and the Asador El Quebracho, with its Argentinian meat specialities, is well on the map in Motril. Opened in December 2003 to the delight of those living in the town, Esteban Arturo Giunti has created a restaurant with a great ambience, delicious food and sumptuous wines from Spain and Argentina.
The Anglican Church of Nerja & Almuñécar
by David Darby •
Sunday, 20th: 4.00pm in San Miguel Church, Nerja, Service of Lessons and Carols with support from the CoraXalia International Choir.
Web-Com.es
by David Darby •
A Web site – or not? A question that all services and businesses will have to ask themselves at some stage.
Spar Festive Goodies
by David Darby •
Make sure you get down to Spar early and order all your Christmas goodies, like whole Turkeys, boned rolled Turkeys, roast pork, beef, lamb and gammon joints.
Targeting Outsiders? (I)
by Editor •
The Mayor of Salobreña, Avelino Menéndez, has been known to make controversial comments before, but in an attempt to justify the new IBI rates, he might have plunged himself in even deeper. Judge for yourself: