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Shakespeare!

The fantastic Trentham Shakespeare Company is coming to our area to perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The company was formed in 2006 and the company’s first production was in fact A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and included many of the actors who will be performing here in Spain.

Joaquín for Cuba

This yearly event in the Parque Majuelo in Almuñécar should not be missed, with a giant paella prepared in spectacular style by Joaquin, Cuban music and other entertainment, it really is a great day out.

Hideaway News

The lovely Jenette at The Hideaway told me they are having a Quiz Night on the 14th of this month, with teams of four, buffet, prizes and even a raffle. But make sure you register your team in advance!

Poetry Competition

Talking of the Civic Centre, here’s one that I missed during December, and that was the Friends of La Herradura Poetry Competition.
According to reports, the centre was full for this annual event, and the first prize of €1,200 went to Jaime Elso Navarro Torralba, with a poem entitled The Miracle of your Ward, which was described by the judging panel as a “great poem, with a philosophical base.”

Public Space Costs

The United Left party has formally complained about the criteria used when deciding whether to charge for the use of public spaces and buildings.

Dognapping!

Here’s a story with a happy ending, but also a worrying aspect to it as well. Some of you may have noticed the posters around the village last month asking for information about the whereabouts of a little Yorkshire Terrier called Heidi, who disappeared from outside De La Cuesta estate agents on the Paseo.

Rosario de la Aurora

At the end of December, at the inhospitable time of 6:30am it was raining, but that didn’t stop the traditional Rosario del la Aurora taking place. This tradition has been going since the San José village church.

Pensioner Party

The pensioners of La Herradura enjoyed a munching fest, Christmas Dinner, at the Hotel Almijara on the 16th of December.