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Culture to canvas Rain or shine
VELEZMALAGA’S
Convento
de San Francisco is currently hosting an extraordinary exhibition titled ‘My Land... My People’ by renowned artist Maria Carmen Polo. This captivating display consists of 68 incredible paintings that beauti fully depict her artistic journey spanning 35 years.
Local councillor Cynthia Garcia, accompanied by the talented artist herself, visited the exhibition on Friday, May 19. During the visit, Garcia expressed her admiration for the
Colourful shade
TORROX’S vibrant spirit has returned once again as the town’s eyecatching umbrella display returned to the Plaza de la Constitución on Friday, May 19.
The umbrellas that provide shade during the summer months have now made their triumphant return. The cheerful, colourful umbrellas have become a beloved tradition in recent years, and this year is no exception.
As temperatures rise, these umbrellas serve a practical purpose by offering muchneeded shade to passersby. But they have also become an emblem of Torrox, boosting tourism and garnering international media attention. Their unique charm has captured the hearts of many, with residents and tourists eagerly calling the Tourist Offices to find out the installation dates.
The local tourism department said that some tourists even say they plan their holidays according to the dates of umbrella installation, making sure they can capture that perfect holiday snapshot under the umbrellas while exploring the historic streets of Torrox’s town centre.
vibrant collection, which showcases the beauty of the Axarquia region.
Polo shared her inspiration for the artworks, expressing gratitude to her family, friends, and mentors, particularly Antonio Valdés.
She also highlighted her daughter’s contributions to the exhibition and credited her husband’s photography for influencing many of her paintings. Additional thanks were extended to her uncle and mother for their unwavering support.
The exhibition features a diverse range of subjects, including family portraits, landscapes, religious motifs, and scenes inspired by VelezMalaga. Maria Carmen Polo’s skillful use of different techniques, including oils, watercolours, pastels and ink adds depth and richness to the collection.
The exhibition is open for public viewing from Tuesday to Saturday, between 10am2pm, and from 5pm9pm. On Sundays, visitors can enjoy the showcase from 10am 2pm.
Betty Henderson
THE Nerja and Torrox Coasters (NTC) cycling community fearlessly took on the elements during their unforgettable ride on Thursday, May 18. Despite an unforeseen weather twist, the NTC Thursday Ride to Chilches became a memorable adventure.
Setting off smoothly along the coastal path towards Malaga, the cyclists were propelled by a pleasant breeze. Excitement grew as they warmly welcomed new riders into their fold.
As the group savoured coffee at a beachfront bar in Benajarafe, ominous dark clouds gathered, accompanied by news of thunder and torrential rain from Frigiliana. Undeterred, they pedalled eastward, battling against intense winds.
Nature unleashed its full force on the outskirts of Torre del Mar. Seeking sanctuary, they found refuge in a cosy ice cream shop with a sheltered terrace, where they indulged in comforting coffee and cake.
With the rain persisting, the cyclists strategised to stay dry on their homeward journey, turning an unexpected twist into an added dose of fun and excitement.
The growing cycling and social group welcomes riders capable of an average ride profile of 50 80 kilometres. Join their dynamic community by visiting their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.co m/groups/198372609857 9656/permalink/ 3510530972565820/.
ON Saturday June 3, the very popular From the Jam will make their first ever Spanish appearance at the Benalmadena Auditorium.
Prior to their arrival, one of the founding members of The Jam spoke exclusively to Euro Weekly News about his long career and how this band was formed.
It was in 1977 that The Jam obtained their first recording contract and the trio consisting of former Woking schoolboys, Bruce Foxton, Paul Weller and Rick Buckler burst on the scene.
They couldn’t really be categorised as punk but with their Mod image and biting music certainly ruled the record charts until 1982 when they broke up.
During that time, they had 18 consecutive top 40 singles before Paul Weller decided to call it a day in 1982 and they disbanded.
Bruce, the bass player spent 15 years in punk band Stiff Little Fingers and then formed another band Casbah Club with Russell Hastings and more by luck than judgement they
