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John Freeborn, a man resident for many years during the 80’s and 90’s in Cortijo Grande with his wife Peta has passed away at the age of 90 back in the UK, and has been graced with obituaries in The Times and The Telegraph. Obiturary of Wing Commander John Freeborn (TheTimes.co.uk). Obiturary of Wing Commander John Freeborn (Telegraph.co.uk). Although we knew that he had been a high ranking commander in the RAF, I was unaware Continue reading John Freeborn passes away
Good advice from the AUAN who are starting a campaign to get expats ready to vote in the 2011 elections (rest of this article is theirs): Expat organisations in the Almanzora Valley have collaborated to produce a leaflet encouraging EU citizens to register to vote in the forthcoming local elections. The elections will take place in May 2011. The theme is NO VOTE/ NO VOICE. The latest population statistics (based on Padrón registration at end Continue reading AUAN call expats to voting booth for 2011
Politicians and hoteliers in the Mojacar region are enthusiastic about the proposed new Paramount theme park that the film company and Region of Murcia have confirmed will be built soon in Murcia. Paramount has confirmed that it is planning to spend, together with the Region of Murcia and several other investors, around 2,000 million euros in developing a 60 ha theme park in Murcia. Although the exact location has yet to confirmed, it is expected Continue reading Murcia Paramount Theme park “great news” for Mojacar and region