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We had a busy day yesterday. First we played Friday golf. Followed by a meal out at El Tiburón last night.

According to the list of events in the Virgen del Carmen magazine this square (just behind El Espigon) was the focus for summer events in Almerimar last night.

We were quite hungry so we got to the restaurant at about 8:30pm. Pretty early compared with the majority of people that eat there. This was a good thing as the vast majority of the tables both inside and outside the restaurant were reserved.

According to the list in the magazine, events were supposed to start at about 9:30pm. While we were having dinner there were people setting up the stage for a musical event later. A few of the people who were performing later did a sound check. They all sounded very good.

At around 9:30pm a street band called Charanga turned up in the square and started playing. The video above is of one of the songs they played.

By around 10:30pm the main events on the stage in the square were about to take place. Sadly Jacqui and I were shattered after a hot day in the sun playing golf. So we decided to take a walk along the prom then meander back home. So we missed the main music of the evening. However we enjoyed listening to Charanga.

UPDATED: Here is a link to some photos from later in the night from  the weekenjoy website.

Yesterday the council published the article here on their website promoting summer outdoor cinema events.

Read More for a Google translation of the article.

Last night Idris Browning was given a diploma by the Junta Local de Almerimar for his work with the expat community in Almerimar over many years. Her was one of a number of people who received diplomas at an event in the Tiburon square (behind El Espigon) last night. Not too long after 10pm.

The photos above include Idris and others who were honoured by the Junta Local.

If you click on the image above it will take you to the online version of the 2018 fiesta book for the Virgen de Carmen celebrations in Almerimar.

I got the link from the Almerimar Facebook page.

The council is recognising the contribution of various people on Thursday evening (12 July 2018) at 10pm in the Tiburon square. Including Idris.

Shirley is keeping this a surprise from Idris so please do not tell him if you see him.

Anyone is welcome to attend the event.

Read More to see a copy of the announcement from the Junta Local Almerimar page on Facebook. Plus a Google translation into English.

It is that time of year again. The council is advertising the fact we have blue flag beaches again this year in the article here on their website.

Read More for a Google translation of the article.

Just spotted the poster above on the Junta Local de Almerimar Facebook page.

Sunday 15 July is the day for the Virgen del Carmen golf competition (with the fiesta itself scheduled for Monday 16 July). Plus it is finals day for the men at Wimbledon. Plus the final of the world cup starts at 5pm on Sunday.

I wonder if this event was organised before or after Spain got knocked out of the world cup?

I had a reason to drive up Calle Foque yesterday. On the way back down I took a photo of the properties that are under construction behind D'Bar.

There is quite a bit of construction going on in various parts of town. Also, it appears that properties are selling more regularly again. The property market in Almerimar definitely feels like it is picking up at the moment.