Time machine

FOR one weekend only, Huercal-Overa is set to be transported back in time to the Baroque era with a market and historical reenactment from Friday, March 3 until Sunday, March 5.

The event has been organised to mark Villazgo Day, which commemorates the town’s independence from the Murcian city of Lorca 355 years ago on March 3, 1668.

The town’s streets and Plaza de la Constitución are set to be filled with the hustle and bustle of a 17th century market town with convincing historical reenactments by talented actors and passionate local residents as well as market stalls offering a wide variety of historical wares and traditional produce.

The event aims to reconnect local residents with the history of their town and teach visitors more about the way of life in the town in days gone by. As well as market stalls and historical scenes, there will also be interactive activities aimed at getting visitors engaged with the town’s history.

There will also be a historical reenactment of the emancipation of the town from Lorca with the mayor receiving a title deed.

A more detailed programme is set to follow.

A BOWLING fundraiser in Arbloeas has been hailed as a massive success, raising nearly €2,500 for several prostate cancer charities. Guests enjoyed socialising while engaging in some competitive fun in a party atmosphere.

Local resident, Phil Taylor organised the charity day which raised a whopping €2,405, €600 of which will be donated to a community member’s daughter’s London Marathon fund, going to Prostate Cancer Research, while the rest will go to a Madrid­based prostate cancer charity.

Guests enjoyed a fantastic day at Bowlera bowling lane in Arboleas on Sunday, February 12. As well as com­