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A CYCLE of garden workshops in Mijas got off to a great start on Saturday, February 18 as a group of women from Soroptimist International enjoyed a sunny day developing knowledge in the class about traditional Mijas gardens.

During the workshop, the women learned about traditional vegetable and ornamental plant gardening techniques, designed to make plants flourish in Mijas’ unique climate.

The rest of the classes are scheduled to take place on the second Saturday of each month, with the next one coming up on Saturday, March 11. Registration for the series costs €50 to cover materials and expertise costs and each session costs €5.

Soroptimist International is a group of activists who work to eliminate the threat of violence against women.

The group in Mijas are a branch of the international organisation who work on a variety of political and social projects to advance the position of women’s rights and socialise with like­minded people.

More information about the society is available on Facebook: https://www.face book.com/soroptimistinter nationalcostadelsol.

Interested participants can sign up by email to: soropti mist.fsd@gmail.com.

JOIN in on a new and exciting community called Pom Moms Marbella, a whole new concept that is in the works. Lily Denies, founder of Pom Moms Marbella is creating a space for you to find it easier to walk with someone who also has a little furry friend for your Pom and make walking more fun for both of you.

While also allowing you to meet new people in your area, a place for your Pom to socialise with friends and share the love for Pomeranians, to ask advice which vet to go to, which groomer you like best, what food you give your Pom, advice for travelling.

Think, lunch after walks, sunrise walks, sunset walks, picnics and more.

A fun community with lots of activities, walks, love and positivity.

Champion celebrations

NOVAK DJOKOVIC (champion of world tennis after winning his 10th Australian Open) celebrated in style after winning his 22nd Grand Slam. The Serb, euphoric after making history in the sporting world, wanted to spend a few days of rest with his family and for this, he travelled to Marbella.

Take a hike

MORE than half a thousand students have participated in the school hiking programme organised by the Estepona Town Hall during the current academic year, in which 66 excursions have been programmed from October to April.

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PRESIDENT of the regional government, Juanma Moreno, said: “Torremolinos is one of the most important municipalities in the province. The Costa del Sol is the economic engine of the province and Andalucia. The last budget confirmed just over €1 out of every €3 goes to the Costa del Sol.”

Scooter control

BENALMADENA has intensified controls against improper use of electric scooters. Head of Local Police, Francisco Zamora, said: “the public concern expressed about the irregular use of electric scooters, due to the increase in their use, has forced us to establish a series of controls which have shown fantastic results.”

Calisthenics Cup

THE Provincial Calisthenics Cup of the Malaga Provincial Council will bring together more than 300 sportsmen and women in the six events of its calendar. Calisthenics is a form of strength training consisting of a variety of movements. To register go to copadecal isteniamalaga.es.

A CHARITY walking tour in Mijas held another successful edition on Thursday, February 17, raising money for a fabulous cause while informing locals and visitors about the traditional Andalucian town’s rich history.

Mijas Walking Tours for Charity raised a further €93 in the latest tour, bringing the total for the current charity to an impressive €435. The organisation has chosen Fundación Olivares to support throughout February and March.

The charity was created by Andrés Olivares Diaz who was mourning the loss of his son, Luis, who lost his battle with