Raising the roof

IN a picturesque ceremony held at the Alcornocal Roza del Aguado viewpoint, members of the Simply Thriving Group gathered to open a stunning new pergola pavilion on Thursday, June 15.

Val Williams and Steve Desson from the Simply Thriving Group, met Mijas’ councillor for the Environment, Arancha López, to officially inaugurate the stunning pergola. This magnificent structure, funded entirely by the group, promises to become a valuable addition to Mijas’ local area.

The pergola has an excellent vantage point, with breathtaking views over the majestic Sierra de Mijas mountains. It is also lo­ cated on a popular trail.

Notably, it also overlooks the area ravaged by the devastating forest fire in 2022, which served as the inspiration behind the creation of the Simply Thriving Group’s wildfire calendar, which raised the funds.

Initially, the stunning €3,500 raised was intended for a reforestation initiative. However, due to the delayed start of the project, the group decided to allocate the funds for the pergola instead, where their work is recognised on a plaque.

As well as providing respite from the sun, the pergola will also serve as a platform to teach local schoolchildren about fire prevention.