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No to closure
ON Tuesday May 16, various organisations, friends, volunteers and workers of the Ojen Ecological Reserve stood outside at the doors of the Environmental Council in Malaga for three hours before delivering more than 50,000 signatures collected in support of their work.
A petition to save the Malaga nature reserve is garnering support online since being published earlier this year.
The petition was created after the Andalucian government issued an order for the permanent closure of Ojen Eco Reserve, a cherished protected natural wildlife centre.
The move would be a devastating blow to conservation efforts, causing the expulsion of approximately 100 rescued and nurtured animals.
A group of environmentalists who created the petition want to create dialogue with the Ministry for the Environment and are urging them to reconsider the closure.
In a case dating back more than a year now, the regional government cited minor violations of regulations including on fire safety to issue a warrant for the closure of the site. Officials at the centre say these issues could be resolved if volunteers and staff were given time from Front page and dialogue with the regional government.
Before the order for the permanent closure, the centre had been temporarily closed to the public. Selfless staff continued to care for the animals despite not being paid and volunteers being banned. The petition can be found online: https://www.change.org
/p/paremos el cierre dela eco reserva deoj%C3%A9nyeltrasladodelosanimalesdesuent orno?redi rect=false
Magnificent 7
Monda resident Chris hopes to have raised at least €7,000 which will be donated to Saca la Tongue a la ALS which is a nonprofit association that fights against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis known in English as Motor Neurone Disease.
To find out how to add your own donation visit Christopher Grenfell’s Facebook page.
Rugby triumph
MARBELLA Rugby Club’s under 14s team are national champions after emerging victorious in a clash in Valladolid on Sunday, May 14. The boys team ended the day with three wins, securing a resounding victory in the final against Valencia Rugby Club.
Family tales
TORREMOLINOS marked
International Family Day on Monday, May 15 with a presentation of a collection of short stories. Students from participating schools read their own works at the event, which aimed to encourage creativity and normalise diverse family structures.
Moonlit offers
ESTEPONA Shopping Night returns as part of the town’s White Night celebrations on Saturday, June 3. Participating stores will offer exclusive discounts and promotions from 8pm2am. A raffle winner will receive an incredible prize a weekend getaway for two to Rome!
Pedal power
MORE than 900 people have already taken part in monthly events as part of Estepona’s ‘Bike Year’ initiative. Saturday, May 13 was the fifth edition of the event, which saw nearly 200 people bike along a scenic route.
Hospitality hopes
MARBELLA is preparing for a recordbreaking summer according to a meeting the mayor held with industry representatives on Monday, May 16, confirming positive expectations and strong reservation data.
Bedding bust
POLICE in Mijas have made three arrests in Operation Blatter, putting an end to a drugsmuggling ring which concealed hashish tablets and marihuana buds in bedding pallets sent to Germany. The men were detained on drug trafficking charges.
