Defeating diabetes

Betty Henderson

IT’S time to get your running shoes on and join the Vera and District Lions for an exciting sponsored fun run event in aid of charity! The Lions are taking a stand against diabetes with their Strides for Diabetes five kilometre community event on Saturday, April 1.

Starting from the Vera Playa bandstand near the tourism information office, the event gets underway at 4pm. It is a chance for friends and family to come together and take in breathtaking sea views on the coastal route against the backdrop of Almeria’s magnificent mountains. You can run, walk, or even skip the five kilometre distance and meet new people along the way. Even furry friends can come along!

Aside from the sporting event, there will also be informative stands about diabetes, as well as an opportunity for blood testing. This event is organised in collaboration with the Almeria Angels nursing charity.

Participants can download a sponsorship form from: www.veralions.com or contact Secretary Zoe Rylett on 639 036 051 or veralions secretary@gmail.com to learn more.

Neighbourhood’s new look

THE Nueva Andalucia area of Almeria has undergone a magnificent transformation with a construction project that ended on Friday, March 11. The long­awaited redevelopment project has brought about an impressive change to the neighbourhood, much to the delight of local residents and the mayor of Almeria, María del Mar Vázquez, who visited as the €1.2 million project ended.

Vázquez described the changes as “an incredible before and after,” and thanked the construction team for their efficiency which meant the project finished ahead of projections. She also thanked residents for their patience during construction work.

The redevelopment is part of a broader initiative to enhance the area’s urban landscape, following the project on nearby Calle Santiago.