Cobblers…

There is a new shoe repair shop, also offering a collection and delivery service, on the corner of calle Nueva and calle Bronce. The telephone number is 608061862 and their email address is sebastianatencia@hotmail.com

Always leave them wanting more…

The mouth of the rio Chillar has been nicely cleared of debris and the vegetation tidied up, or removed. Shame they don’t continue for the whole length of the urban section as it isn’t that long a stretch and the sight of old chairs, bottles, bin bags and wheel hubs don’t really fit with the general ‘image’ the authorities are …

Out and About December 1st 2013…

The first Christmas lights started to go up on Sunday at around lunchtime, with Plaza Cavana the first on the agenda this year. Always nice to have the lights, makes the centre look quite festive once they are all up and running

Roadworks update November 30th 2013…

The works continue in avenida Castila Perez but there is currently no disruption to traffic. Presumably there will be another short break in circulation when the road is eventually resurfaced.

Out and About November 29th 2013…

The large branch of Bancaja at the top edge of Plaza de la Ermita is no more, just an empty shell. But it’s not all bad news, there is a new chippy opening in calle El Barrio, a tea and sandwich shop at the very top of avenida Castilla Perez, at the junction with calle San Miguel, and Zigamar’s is …

Early doors November 28th…

It was ‘approximately’ three days, so hardly surprising the work is still in full swing at the bottom of avenida Castilla Perez this morning. There have been problems with the drainage/sewage system in this area for a very long time,with regular visits from the pumping lorry. Hopefully the problems will now be resolved.

Could do better…

The roadworks at the bottom of avenida Castilla Perez are in full swing but the signposting could perhaps do with a bit more thought as many puzzled drivers have been turning down calle Almirante Carranza in error….only to be met by oncoming traffic.

An early start…

Work started early on Monday morning at the bottom of avenida Castilla Perez, traffic being diverted down calle Pizarro. The work, on the sewage system, is expected to take about three days.

Out and About November 22nd 2013…

The exceptionally long, warm weather has come to an abrupt halt with temperatures suddenly plummeting. One or two tourists still persevering with shorts (and thick jackets), as they usually do, but they have a blue tinge to them.