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Action on accessibility
The project, which has been subsidised by the re gional government of Andalucia, aims to improve the social wellbeing and health of residents living in the Cuevas del Almanzora region. The renovation project will provide more efficient services and comfortable facilities for peo
Days of Dyslexia
ALMERIA became the capital of dyslexia awareness over the weekend through the event Andalucian Days of Dyslexia.
Under the title ‘United by Dyslexia’, the initiative aims to make the specific learning difficulties (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and dysortografia) more known every day by institutions, medical staff, the educational community and families.
Almeria City Council joined the Dyslexia Association of Almeria (AXDIAL) and the Spanish Dyslexia Federation, over the weekend of February 10 with the objective of training and raising awareness among families and professionals regarding specific learning difficulties.
The councillor for Health, Juan de la Cruz Belmonte, emphasised the importance of coordination between education professionals and the different health specialists who treat this disorder.
“Early detection is essential to deal with this situation and obtain the best results in the evolution of the affected persons,” he confirmed.
The councillor for Equality, Paola Laynez, praised the work of associations that, like the Association of Dyslexia Almeria and other learning difficulties, “reach where the administration often does not reach.” ple seeking medical attention in the area.
The contract covers renovation work to the facilities themselves in Villaricos’ medical practice, bringing buildings up to scratch, to comply with the latest health and safety regulations. The project also covers improvements to first aid facilities in the practice,
AFTER recently announcing a date for their 2023 walking challenge, a local cancer support fundraising event has received an outpouring of support from the public. Walkforlife Arboleas is set to take place on Saturday, April 29.
The event is a three or six kilometre sponsored walk covering a scenic route in the historic town of Arboleas and the surrounding countryside.
Local residents have taken to Facebook in recent days to announce their participation in the walk, asking for sponsorship from friends and family.
Alongside the walk, organisers promise an exciting weekend of entertainment beginning at 6.30pm on Friday, April 28, before registration for the walk opens on Saturday afternoon ahead of a 5pm start. There will also be entertainment after the walk, including a dog show!
Sponsorship forms for the walk are available on- making them more accessible.
First aid facilities are currently located on the first floor of the practice, and authorities plan to move it to the ground floor to make it more accessible for disabled users and pushchairs.
The local mayor, Antonio Fernández Liria explained, “We are responding to the needs of our community with this project.”
Warming up
line on the organisation’s website: http://www.walk 4lifearboleas.com/ or by emailing: claire.walk4life @gmail.com.
Walkforlife Arboleas raises money to provide caring support for cancer sufferers and those who are affected by the disease living within a 25-kilometre radius of Arboleas.
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Andalucia Day
DÍA DE ANDALUCÍA also known as Andalucia Day is celebrated on February 28 each year and marks the anniversary of the referendum held in 1980.
The referendum allowed Andalucia to become an autonomous community in Spain, meaning that Andalucia has the right and freedom from the main authority. Andalucia is self-governing and taxes can vary throughout the regions.
The Andalucian flag is green and white with the crest of the mythical Greek hero Heracles between two columns. The columns represent the Pillars of Heracles. The rocks on either side of the Straits of Gibraltar.
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host of local businesses are coming together to hold a charity 10 kilometre run or walk on Saturday, April 15. The exciting initiative is set to get the community moving while raising funds for the incredible work done by Arboleas Community Foodbank. The event has been organ ised along a beautiful route of the Vía Verde which connects Arboleas with Fines, where work is finishing up on a new path for residents and visitors to enjoy the incredible landscape, tucked inside a valley.
Organisers include All Box Boxing for Fitness club, Casa Li maria Holiday Home Rentals, and Get Branded, who are coming together to support the foodbank in purchasing essential items and food products for the most vulnerable in the local community.
Participants are also seeking sponsorship for the event. To offer a donation or your time as a volunteer, please contact Craig 711 050 868 or the foodbank by Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arboleascommunityfoodbank.
The foodbank recently reached its second anniversary of operating in the area and is so grateful for all the support.
MOJACAR’S branch of the Red Cross held a successful open day on Saturday, February 11, inviting members, donors and volunteers to learn more about the group’s work in the local community in the last year.
