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Betty Henderson AUTHORITIES in Marbella came together to discuss the drought situation and announced new measures to save water during a meeting on Wednesday, July 12.
The Drought Committee, which includes departments from the city council and water companies, agreed to launch a public awareness campaign urging residents to use less water.
They also plan to cut water use for street cleaning and watering plants in parks by 20 per cent.
The mayor said the investments the city has made in recent years to fix leaky pipes and upgrade systems helped to save 850,000 cubic metres of water last year alone. The fig
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ure represents half of the amount of water that the regional government asked to be saved.
As well as asking residents to be mindful of how much water they use, officials will clean streets less often and use nondrinking water to water plants in parks. This could eventually cut water use for these things in half.
However, the mayor said cutting water for beach showers and drinking fountains is not on the cards at the moment since their water use is low.
Making a splash Heatwave heroes
LOCAL POLICE in Mijas came to the rescue of a man in his 50s after he suffered from heat exhaustion while out walking in the Sierra de Mijas on Tuesday, July 11.
The man, who was English, had been at the Mirador de la Canada de Gertrudis when he found himself unable to make the journey back alone. His wife contacted the police, who quickly located and transported the man to the Mijas Pueblo tourist office.
The rescue comes as Mijas and many towns along the Costa del Sol battle extreme heat, with tempera tures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius on some days last week. Local authorities are urging residents and visitors to take precautions, such as avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest hours, staying hydrated and wearing lightweight clothing.
Since Mijas is also currently at a high risk of forest fires, authorities have also urged the public to be responsible when in the countryside, avoid smoking or leaving any glass or flammable material outside, and to avoid any activity that could spark flames.
BENALMADENA Pueblo’s swimming pool celebrated its 36th annual ‘10 Hours of Swimming’ event last Friday, July 14.
The competition is one of the town’s most popular summer events, but this year it had a new format. Instead of the usual 12hour marathon, the event was shortened to 10 hours, according to the Sports Department.
The decision to shorten the event was taken to encourage more participants to attend the awards ceremony after the race. The competition took place at the Benalmadena Pueblo
Sun, sea and safety
FUENGIROLA’S beaches are becoming a hub for environmental education and safety for visitors and locals alike.
The town announced an initiative on Friday, July 14 to host 16 informative sessions over the next two months, covering a range of topics from recycling to safe swimming advice.
Five of the sessions will take place on Sundays from 4pm to 6pm, while the remaining 11 will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays also from 4pm until 6pm.
The workshops will be held in the lifeguard stations at Carvajal, Los Boliches,
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Fuengirola, and El Castillo beaches.
The sessions are open to anyone and do not require prior registration. The topics covered will include information on beach flags, currents, jellyfish stings, sun protection, and the importance of recycling.
The initiative is being spearheaded by José Sánchez, the councillor for the Environment, and Eila Cervantes, a representative from Socorrismo Málaga, the beach lifeguard company.
The sessions are free of charge and open to all, so join in to learn how to enjoy the beach safely and responsibly!
swimming pool, where around 400 people from all ages, mainly from Benalmadena and the surrounding areas gathered for some fun in the sun.
The race was open to contestants of all ages, who were split into six different lanes according to age. Contestants had to swim back and forth along the 25metre pool length, and judges measured the distance covered by each swimmer.
At the end of the event, trophies were awarded to the winners of each category, who swam the furthest during the event in an awards ceremony.
TORREMOLINOS is set to celebrate the valuable contributions of its older residents with a special awards ceremony taking place on Wednesday, July 26, which is also known as ‘Grandparents Day’. The event, which will be held at the Playamar Community Centre at 7pm, will honour five outstanding older residents from the local community. Guests can also enjoy light refreshments in the auditorium after the ceremony.
Registration to take part in the event opened on Tuesday, July 18. Anyone interested in attending can sign up at the El Pozuelo Community Centre, the Playamar Community Centre, or the Torremolinos Community Centre.
The ‘Grandparents Day’ celebration is a wonderful opportunity for the community to show its appreciation for local older people.
