Local festival

THE town of Cañada de Gallego in Mazarron has released the programme for the feast of its patron saint San Antonio. The

Murcia. This is a very special and emotional moment.” festival began on June 7 and continues until June 13. The festival committee along with the town hall have prepared an extensive programme which begins with the traditional dinner with the elderly where they choose the King and Queen of the festivities. They also choose the children’s queen.

Schedule for free bus service.

Games and activities have been arranged for the children including a tribute to Meccano.

They have planned a surfcasting fishing day, a classic car rally, a hammer ­ throwing contest, a tug of war, a flan competition, food tasting, and a free paella. There will also be live music and concerts throughout the festival. The festivities will end with a mass and a procession of the patron saint.

Airport bus

AS reported in the Euro Weekly News last week a free bus service will begin from Corvera Airport (RMU) to both Cartagena City and Murcia City. Interbus the company that will provide the service has released the timetable for the bus service that runs from June 5 until September 15. The bus service is being well received by the residents and second homeowners on social media. Many are calling for this service to be extended throughout the year and plenty are suggesting additional lines that would connect the coastal towns along the Mar Menor. Most of the people on social media commented on the fact that they would pay for this service.