Women Wise

The Feminine Angle

Local Women’s News

Sunday, September 4, 2011
By Mette Owens
Local Women’s News

In the past I have written about WomenWorks, which is a network of women living and working on the Costa Tropical. One of the founders, Glen Ladeggard has decided to move back to her native home, Australia, this summer. »

Jane Miles

Thursday, July 21, 2011
By Mette Owens
Jane Miles

Jane Miles is a lovely American lady in La Herradura who deserves an honourable mention and a big thank you for her work and dedication in raising funds for El Club Herradura (the Horseshoe Club). »

Women Wise – May

Monday, May 30, 2011
By Mette Owens
Women Wise – May

What a coincidence: The woman featured in my Women-Wise article this month is called Wise; Carolyn Wise - that is. I met her at restaurant Rincón de Peña Parda, in La Herradura and was curious to hear her story. »

20 Handy Tips

Sunday, April 17, 2011
By Mette Owens
20 Handy Tips

My girlfriends and I were recently sharing very handy tips that have been passed down to us - mostly by our grandmothers. I haven’t tried all of them myself yet, so I can’t guarantee how well they work. Here are a few I’d like to share with you »

Art in the Area

Saturday, April 16, 2011
By Mette Owens
Art in the Area

We are very lucky to have such a multitude of talented and dedicated artists in our local community. Thankfully, so many of them are willing share their time, energy and passion in order that the rest of us can behold and enjoy their interesting and beautiful creations. »

Love a Child

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
By Editor
Love a Child

I have previously mentioned the social and business-networking group called WomenWorks. It is a group of like-minded women who meet the first Friday of each month to connect, support and inspire one another. »

Passion for Paediatrics

Thursday, December 23, 2010
By Editor
Passion for Paediatrics

Anyone living here with children should be introduced to Alice Lauboeck. She is one of three paediatricians at the Almuñécar Health Centre (Centro de Salud). I was totally impressed with the passion she has for her profession, not to mention how sweet and utterly delightful she is. »

The Gift of Giving

Thursday, December 16, 2010
By Mette Owens
The Gift of Giving

I am sitting in Vancouver and it’s snowing! Watching the snowflakes fall reminds me that Christmas is drawing near and that it is also the time for giving – usually in the form of presents. »

Classifieds for Cancer

Saturday, October 16, 2010
By Editor
Classifieds for Cancer

The AECC (Spanish Association against Cancer/Asociación Española Contra el Cancer) and The Seaside Gazette have teamed up to raise funds in the name of cancer. This project is in the form of the Classifieds ads page, which is now entitled Classifieds for Cancer. Starting this month, the Seaside Gazette is donating this page to... »

Woman with a Vision

Friday, September 17, 2010
By Mette Owens
Woman with a Vision

Nicky Euesden is a woman with a dream and a vision. She came to Almuñécar nine years ago with her family because her hubby had a 6-month film contract with Sky 1. They decided this was the ideal place to bring up their kids and within three months, Nicky had sold their home in... »

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