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Calling bakers!
ORGANISERS from the AAR Catstravaganza event are appealing for baking lovers to donate cakes, biscuits or savoury products to their table at the event set to take place on Sunday, March 19 from 11am at the Restaurante Puerto Niza in Benajarafe.
Iconic trophy
TORROX had the honour of hosting the basketball Copa de Rey cup until Monday, March 14. The prestigious cup went on display in the Municipal Sports Pavillion, inspiring a new generation of basketball lovers who travelled to see the iconic trophy.
Safety step
LAGOS PLAYA , near to VelezMalaga will have a constant lifeguard service for the first time ever this summer. A lifeguard will be present at a lifeguard tower throughout the months of July and August from 12pm until 8pm everyday.
ATM advance
THE Diputación de Malaga regional authority is set to fund the installation of ATM cash machines in some of the most remote areas in Axarquia. Towns including Cútar and Canillas de Albaida will receive ATMS, improving accessibility in rural areas.
Lottery luck
ONE lottery player in Rincon de La Victoria had a lucky day on Saturday, March 11 as they received a prize of €600,000. The winning ticket was sold at ONCE lottery ticket booth number 50540 located on Calle Córdoba.
Beach comfort
AUTHORITIES in Torre del Mar announced that the town’s beach has received two new toilets ahead of the tourism season. The two bathrooms have been installed to improve accessibility and include disabilityadapted facilities.
Betty Henderson TORRE DEL MAR’S popular triathlon is set to return on Sunday, March 26 and this year’s edition is extra special as the event enters its third decade. Athletes are preparing for an adrenalinefuelled morning of sports against the town’s scenic backdrop.
Athletes will have three different disciplines to choose from during the event including a ‘half triathlon’ beginning at 8am, followed by an ‘Olympic triathlon’ at 10am and the ‘Sprint triathlon’ at 12pm. The event timings have been modified to improve safety and guarantee a spacious course for all participants.
The event is not just a competition however. As in previous years, the
VELEZMALAGA is set to become more sustainable with the arrival of two Low Emission Zones (LEZ), according to an announcement made on Monday, March 6.
The local council has designated VelezMalaga’s old town and the centre of Torre del Mar as LEZs. The two areas span 477,000 metres squared and 227,000 metres squared, respectively. The council has created a draft plan which is awaiting approval but event is also a charity initiative, raising funds for the fight against ALS. Announcing this year’s event, the
Swimmers launch into the sea in last year’s triathlon in Torre del Mar.
