Surviving to Thriving

Established in the autumn of 2020, as Simply Surviving, the was created to help expats living on the coast, entertainers, bars, restaurants, and businesses that were struggling during the pandemic. The idea was to keep it simple, and people soon joined the group, and events were organised, including breakfasts, lunches, quizzes, and walks. Charitable events were also organised, and with the support of sponsors, the group has raised nearly €40,000 for local charities!

The group holds a monthly lunch club and another event for members to come together, socialise, and support local businesses and charities.

Simply Thriving is looking forward to resuming normal service in September, with a lunch on Thursday, September 7, and an exciting ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ event.

The event paid tribute to the legendary Merseyside foursome, and in particular, super songwriters, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The TAPAS choir, under the direction of James Burn, performed soulful ballads and rock anthems that transported the audience back in time to the golden days of the Fab Four.

TAPAS assembled an exciting lineup of supporting performers, including Tony Whitehouse, Brian Piccolo, and Zion Ulie, to complement the choir’s performance.

The event took place at choir member Brian Picolo’s home in Alhaurin El Grande, where guests were treated to a fabulous cava reception and a mouthwatering summer buffet.

The concert was also a charity initiative to support TAPAS’ charity partner, Asociación Huellas Terapéuticas, based in Coin.

After the event, TAPAS announced that the performing arts group will now take their summer break until the end of August.

TAPAS invites new members to join them in their 2023 season, which runs into their 20th anniversary year next year. Membership costs just €12 per year, making it an accessible and affordable way to participate in fun, social activities.

BIRD strikes although not an everyday hazard can be extremely dangerous and on the morning of Sunday July 16, Vueling 2112 aborted prior to take off from Barcelona El Prat Airport.

As the Airbus A320 was speeding down the runway, a bird flew into one of its engines and the pilot decided that it was safer to apply brakes at full power rather than continue the take off whilst the plane was around two thirds of the way down the runway.