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A helping hand
ALMUÑECAR Town Hall has announced they will offer a special service to help people with mobility issues to vote in the upcoming General Elections set to take place on this Sunday, July 23.
The Proteccion Civil Association will provide assistance to those who need help getting to the polling station, offering free lifts to those in need.
The polling station has been moved from the Velilla First Aid Post to IES Puerta del Mar for the national General Elections. This means that some people who usually vote at the Velilla First Aid Station will need to go to IES Puerta del Mar instead.
The accompaniment service will be available from 10am until 2pm and again from 4pm until 7.30pm. Volunteers from the Civil Protection Association will pick up service users from home, take them to the polling station to vote, and bring them back home.
If you or someone you know requires this service, you can request it by calling 958 635 822 or 607 604 620.
Saturday, July 22 and the final Saturday of July.
On Sunday, August 13, the Frigiliana Flamenco
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Group led by Angela Muñoz will also take to the stage, followed by Pedro Romón’s magic show on Sunday, August 20.
And on Sunday August 27, the Narixa Choir will bring the programme to a close.
All performances start at 10pm and are completely free, making them accessible to everyone.
All are invited to head down to Maro’s Plaza de la Iglesia and experience the magic of flamenco, the wonder of magic, and the joy of music.
Dazzling dancers
THE awardwinning Canadian dance company, Seymour Dance Academy, is set to perform at the Balcón de Europa in Nerja this evening, Thursday, July 20 at 10pm.
The news was announced at the beginning of this week by the local councillor for Culture, Ana María Muñoz.
For more than 50 years, Seymour Dance Academy has been promoting dance by offering classes in ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, modern, musical theatre, tap, and acrobatics.
According to a spokesperson for the
Star-studded hike
ASTRONOMY enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting event this summer!
The Third Paseo Astronómico de la Axarquía, organised by VelezMalaga’s Department for Sport, the Playas de Torre del Mar Sports Club, and the Axarquia Tourism Board (APTA), is set to take place on Saturday, August 12.
Visitors can enjoy a hike through the picturesque La Maroma mountain range and witness the Perseid meteor shower, also known as the ‘Lágrimas de San Lorenzo’.
The free hike covers 18 kilometres and will take around 12 hours, including rest stops to
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Spectacular songs
NERJA is warming up to host its Fourth International Piano Festival on Friday, July 21, at the Centro Cultural Villa de Nerja starting at 8pm.
observe the natural phenomenon. The event is open to all, but requires good physical fitness and a hiking federation membership.
The Playas de Torre del Mar Sports Club’s President, Rafael Sánchez, confirmed that this year’s event will take place on the iconic Maroma peak, the highest point in the Malaga region.
The exciting announcement came just after many residents reported seeing Elon Musk’s Starlink over Axarquia this week.
All are invited to this unique opportunity to witness the Perseids in all their glory!
academy, “We care about the well being and development of each of our students and treat them as part of our own family.”
Currently on a tour of Europe, the company is performing various productions, including the annual ballet performance of ‘The Nutcracker’.
The Seymour Dance Academy has won numerous awards, including being voted the best dance school in North Shore in 2010, 2012, and 2013, and voted one of the top three in 2011 and 2016.
The International Piano Festival will feature the Malaga Symphonic Orchestra and guest conductor David GarcíaCarmona. The concert is the closing event of the Malaga International Piano Festival, so should see a great turnout!
The local councillor for Culture, Ana María Muñoz, shared her thanks to the festival’s organisers for choosing Nerja as the closing venue and to the regional government of Malaga for providing the orchestra.
She encouraged Nerja residents, visitors, and tourists to attend the concert and enjoy an evening of beautiful music, particularly as entry is free.
Friday promises to be a spectacular finale in Nerja, attracting music enthusiasts from far and wide.
FUNDRAISING: Guests enjoyed socialising over delicious Greek food.
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ONE Competabased charity, Todo Ayuda, held their second fundraising event on Friday, July 14. The event was a Greekthemed evening held at La Carpinteria bar, with all proceeds going towards supporting local animal welfare initiatives.
The event was a major success, raising an impressive €1,746 through the sale of tickets, merchandise, and raffle tickets.
Charity founder and local councillor, Maurice Jonker, shared his thanks to everyone who contributed to the fantastic final total.
The charity thanked board members
COMARES will host its Festival de Verdiales on Saturday, July 22. The event is set to begin with a parade at 8.30pm, followed by performances on the Plaza Balcón de la Axarquía at 10pm. Afterwards, the cele
