Goodbye hot and sticky August and Hello to the September
edition of Soltalk! Have you noticed weird gaps between cars
that take you a moment to remember what they are? Oh yes
parking spaces! They were rarely seen last month! Well I love
to moan about being too hot, etc. and always look forward to
September for being a bit cooler but still summer. Maybe it
will even be cool enough for me to venture to the beach!
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Nerja lost one of its most colourful
characters on 9th August when
Danny Malaga, assistant manager at
the town centre sports bar El Bosque
died suddenly in hospital, aged 49.
Danny (real name Gary Dancaster),
had been serving drinks to countless
locals and holidaymakers for many
years. His funeral was one of the
biggest seen among the expat
community for some time, with
hundreds gathering at the new Tanatorio Esperanza in
Nerja to hear Brian Wise, manager of El Bosque, and
Danny’s friends from childhood Chris and Nigel Matthews,
paying tribute to his life. Behind the sometimes gruff
exterior beat a heart of gold, as anyone who knew Danny
quickly found out. He was an avid Aston Villa fan - many of
the youngsters at his funeral wore Villa shirts in his honour
– with a tribute paid to him in the programme and on the
big screen at the match between Villa and Sheffield United
on 1st September. Danny also loved his music, darts and his
annual trips to Blackpool. He will be sadly missed. Danny’s
family and friends would like to thank everyone who
attending the funeral and wake and for the love and
support they felt during their time in Nerja and they would
like to say a special thank you to Maria who not only helped
Danny during this time, she also provided the family with
so much help and support through a very sad time.
Feel like a trip into Málaga this month
for a bit of culture? A guest exhibition
at the Picasso Museum starts on
September 1st - Andy Warhol.
Arguably almost as influential as
Picasso himself, his art presaged the
consumer society and throwaway
culture. The concept of pop art was
largely generated by him and his
contemporaries and its iconic power
should not be underestimated. A real treat!
Or perhaps you fancy a day out in Gibraltar now the weather is
cooling down? See our Essential Information section on page
58 as two of our clubs have Gibraltar trips this month: The
International Club on September 19 followed by Lux Mundi on
September 20. It’s a great opportunity to get out and about and
either do some sightseeing or visit a few British shops such as
Marks and Spencers, and Morrisons. Don’t forget your
shopping trolley! There are more ideas for things to do
throughout the magazine, and especially our Top Things to Do
feature on page 22.
Enjoy the fabulous month of September, and this issue!
SARAH BROOKES
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