Readers Letters – October
Our readers regularly send us messages and emails regarding Lanzarote, here are some of your thoughts that we printed in the October edition.
Entries by Gazette Life
Swim Star Kennedy Denby
Earlier this summer, 17-year-old Kennedy Denby from Costa Teguise, became the fastest woman swimmer in Spain over 400 metres. It’s an astonishing achievement for the “little mermaid” we first reported on seven years ago. But when we talked to her last month, we discovered that there’s a lot more to Kennedy than just “the girl who swims fast”.
Arrecife Saturday morning stroll
This easy walk allows you to discover some of the hidden treasures of Lanzarote’s capital.
Ronn Ballantyne: Sharp Shooter
In the 1990s, Ronn Ballantyne was asked to take photos for the front covers of the early incarnations of the Gazette. Now recently retired, we spoke to him about a life behind the lens.
The Bucket List: People Power
The Bucket List at No 5 Calle Anzuelo in Puerto del Carmen celebrates its fifth anniversary on October 20th. It’s a landmark moment for the little bar where you enter as a stranger and leave as a friend.
50 Years of Grupo Milano Lanzarote
Milano Home Factory celebrated 50 years in business last month, an incredible achievement in today’s business world. We spoke to manager Juan Ramón Martín.
UD Lanzarote get off to a winning start
On the 10th September the Rojillos (the reds) won their opening match of the new season in the tercera division (fifth tier) 2-1 against Gran Canarian side UD Teror. The prospect of an exciting campaign lies ahead under the new leadership of ex-River Plate and Osasuna star Leonel “Pipa” Gancedo. Ian Lane writes about the season ahead.
Violent passengers force landing
Four men have been charged with public order offences and putting the safety of crew and passengers in danger after an incident on an Easyjet plane that led to an emergency landing in Lanzarote yesterday.
In search of a majority
Alberto Nuñez Feijóo, the leader of the PP party which won most votes in May’s Spanish general election, will try once more to win enough support to form a government today.
Heatwave warning in the Canaries
The Canarian Health Service has issued a yellow heat alert for the days between 30th September to 4th October (Saturday to Thursday), with average daily temperatures predicted to rise to the low 30s Celsius.