Writing from the art

livered in English.

The local writers, Janet Floyer and Amy Young are facilitating the workshops. Floyer is the founder and host of @Malaga Nights, an online space for writers and performers and author of short stories and poems. Young is an educator who has developed several creative writing courses including for the U3A.

Swimmingly well

A ROUND of applause from Torremolinos was sent to local swimmer, Carmen Balbuena, who won the silver medal in the 200 ­ metre butterfly race.

The race took place at the Lisbon International Meeting on Sunday, February 12, in a competition that brought together about 800 swimmers from different countries in the Portuguese capital.

Balbuena, who competed with the Portuguese club, Louletano, clocked a time of 2:16.06 in the 200 metres butterfly, just behind the Portuguese swimmer Ines Jacinto Henriques who won the gold medal with a time of 2:15.60.

The local athlete, who is currently in the ranks of Inacua Malaga, was also

Traffic tech

POLICE in Fuengirola are embracing new technology with the development of a new artificial intelligence system for traffic control. The move, which was announced on Tuesday, February 14, is part of the ‘smart city’ initiative to modernise the town.

The workshops will be held in the museum’s coastal space on Avenida Antonio Machado, 33, with the first taking place at 10am on Wednesday, February 22 and the second at 5pm. The workshops each last for two hours and are free of charge, although guests are asked to sign up by contacting the centre: 952 562 820 or email: ce@benalmadena.es