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Plantyflor – Florist in Almuñécar

Run by Francisco, there is always a good selection of potted plants and both natural and artificial flowers. I should know a good deal more about the potted plants as Di doesn’t seem to be able to pass the place without coming away with a new pot and contents to adorn our balcony.

Blocked, Bridge Arches Cleared

The arches of the old bridge over the Barranco Las Tejas had become clogged with vegetation, washed down by the recent rains. Fortunately, the Town Hall has now rectified the situation, removing the debris.

Art Exhibition

There will be an art exhibition at the Centro Civic in La Herradura, running for the 15th to the 30th of this month. Viewing times are from 10.00h to 14.00h, barring weekends, when it will be closed to the public.

H4H Charity Lunch

On Friday the 25th of November there will be a charity, pre-Christmas lunch held in aid of the Help4Heroes charity.

Car Hire at Gatwick

Cotobro resident, John Wright writes in to both complain and alert other readers to the possible perils of using the car-hire facilities at Gatwick and other airports

The Expatriate Voting Case

James Preston’s expat voting rights case against the British government was heard in the High Court in London on the 8th November, and final judgement is currently awaited.

RBL Charity Walk

On Sunday 6th November eighteen members and friends of the Nerja Branch, Royal British Legion took part in a sponsored walk through the town in support of the 2011 Poppy Appeal. Setting off from the Al Andalus Hotel in Maro, the group made their way down to the Balcon de Europa and then on to the Puente restaurant where they enjoyed drinks and tapas.

Wonky World

Some Wonky World articles from the November edition… including ‘Dwarf Tossing’, the undead dead, stupid criminals and an overloaded Chinese bus.