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Lux Mundi excursion Struggle never ends More strings
Things could be worse in 2023 as the cost of living crisis continues to bite. Last week there were three new arrivals at the Centre.
Confiscated by SEPRONA on veterinary advice as they were considered to be in a lifethreatening situation, two aged mules and a 20 year old mare were brought down from Cordoba Province.
The mare is in a particularly bad way having been confined in a dark, cold basement with no bedding and inadequate food for a very long time. When brought out into the light she almost fell, has difficulty in walking and may have a systemic infection. The ARCH vet is currently assessing and treating her, but her situation does not look too hopeful. Sometimes all ARCH can offer is veterinary care, comfort, and love in their last days.
The ARCH rescue centre is open to the public every Sunday from 10.00am until 2pm. For directions and more information visit their website www.horserescue spain.org or their Facebook page Centro Andalusi de Rescate de Caballos (the charity’s registered name in Spain).
THERE is still time to book a space on Lux Mundi’s latest excursion. The Ecumenical group, based in Fuengirola, is planning a day trip to Frigiliana Market on Thursday, February 23.
The town, in Axarquia is a distinctively Andalucian village with whitewashed buildings, filled with culture and history. On arrival, guests will have the opportunity to wander around and get lunch before heading to another beautiful local town, Torrox Costa.
Here, guests will be invited to take a coastal walk, taking in the sights of the Mediterranean Sea and mountains and a beautiful lighthouse. Guests can also view Roman ruins under a transparent walkway, from the ‘Mirador Balcony’ simulating the prow of a ship.
Tickets for the trip cost €19 for Lux Mundi members and €23 for nonmembers from the centre at Calle Nueva No 3, Fuengirola.
A few doors down from their centre, Lux Mundi also has a boutique shop on Calle Nueva, No 7. The shop is open from 10am1pm on Tuesdays to Fridays.
The group will also hold a Taizé prayer event in San José church on Friday, February 24, where all are welcome.
TIMS’ Magical music
THE International Music Society (TIMS), has returned to entertaining the Costa del Sol since the pandemic interrupted performances. After losing several members during the pandemic, TIMS has now rebuilt and has an exciting programme of upcoming engagements.
After a successful programme of Christmas concerts, TIMS strode into the new year with a successful appearance at Malaga Cathedral at the end of January. The group has started to take engagements for the Easter season.
The next performance is set to be a service of hymns and Taizé chants at St Andrew’s church in Los Boliches, on Thursday March 2 at 6pm. The choir will also perform a concert for the U3A, also at St Andrew’s church on Friday April 28 from 11am.
The choir is available to perform at functions across the Costa del Sol. For more information, please contact President Gilly on 654 891 790.
The choir is a fourpart harmony group which was created more than 30 years ago.
More information is available on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TIMSCHOIR or website: http://www.timschoir.org/?fbclid=IwAR2zy4zK5ZmC2ds5mAt g2qZDiDaADWCnBdX8drD3ProXwFrtb vWej2Ar8.
LA CALA LIONS are delighted to add more strings to their bows.
Recently the La Cala Lions Club were pleased to be able to help ladies who have suffered from lymphedema, following breast cancer treatment and mastectomies.
For the past six years, the Mijas Town Hall has been running a programme to help these ladies, together with the Mijas Hunters Association and the AECC.
The ladies who suffer from lymphedema often use archery to help them cope with this condition. The vibration produced by the string on the bow when the arrow is released towards the target is a gesture which favours the drainage of lymphedema.
This is not only supported by scientific studies carried out on ladies suffering from breast cancer, but also corroborated by the users of this programme here Mijas.
Several of the ladies explained their lymphedema had decreased in size after just six weeks.
Lions’ President, Wynson Beswick, was delighted the Lions were able to help the Huntsman Association by presenting a cheque for €1,400.
