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Active ageing
THE town hall of TeuladaMoraira is taking part in the AgeFriendly Cities and Communities project launched by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
The WHO describes an agefriendly city as one whose infrastructure and resources are adapted to the needs of elderly residents, thus promoting their inclusion and participation in the community.
Dudley Davies, Mavericks, Pam Coombe, Linda and Jeff Richards and 5 Star, Sue Bosworth, Andy Miles and Dave Morrison. In the event all three teams won so the competition was decided on count back and Great Bowls of Fire and Mavericks could not be separated and the Trophy and prize money was shared!
At the emotional presentation our Captain Keith Hamilton thanked all visiting players for supporting Javea and assured them that our Club was still exploring avenues to find a solution.
Further information and more photos can be found on the JGBC website.
The aim of the scheme is to encourage active ageing, which has prompted the local Senior Citizens department led by Verónica Martínez to draw up an action plan that was presented in public this week. A cross section of pensioners from both towns were called to add their needs, proposals and suggestions to include them in the plan.
“We are aware of the importance of active ageing. Therefore, through this initiative, we aim to meet the needs of our seniors and offer them opportunities for health, participation and safety, thus improving their quality of life,” said councillor Martínez.
AEMET in Spain has forecasted abnormally warm weather for the Easter week along with much lesser rainfall than usual.
According to the European Centre for MediumRange Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), “Unusual warm temperatures for this time of year will prevail in the centre and south of the Peninsula.
“However, thermometers are expected to drop compared to previous days on Friday and Saturday,” the statement added.
The temperatures in the south, east, and centre of the Spanish peninsula, as well as the Canary Islands, will be particularly warm.
Aside from this, the Balearic Islands will also ex
