The front page this month concerns itself with the ongoing (or not) issues in relation to the completion (or not) of the A-7. However, this little article is more concerned with the local issue of not a single light on the La Herradura exit from the A-7.
The lack of lighting has been a problem now for several months, and is the result of unscrupulous thieves (is there any other kind?) who stole all the copper wiring for resale in the now very lucrative scrap metal market.
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Leaky Roof?
by David Darby •
Did anyone else suffer with a leaky roof during the recent downpours? It seems that Spain and her buildings struggle as much with heavy rain as Britain does with snow!
Help for Heroes
by David Darby •
The H4H Charity are having a fundraiser on Friday 29th January at the Peña Parda restaurant in La Herradura at 11am, where there will be a raffle, with coffee and hopefully a few donations in aid of soldiers wounded whilst serving their country.
If you can make it down to the Peña Parda, your support will be much appreciated.
Shakespeare!
by David Darby •
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
by David Darby •
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
by David Darby •
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
by David Darby •
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
by David Darby •
The United Left party has formally complained about the criteria used when deciding whether to charge for the use of public spaces and buildings.
New Baby
by David Darby •
Birth of Damien Dye
Dognapping!
by David Darby •
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.