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Glittering gala
than 40 famous faces and many more guests. The evening raised funds for
Proverb Of The Week
Longoria’s philanthropic project, Casa Ángeles, which helps children with special needs.
Means that if you are inquisitive about other people’s affairs it may get you into trouble. This saying originated in a 1598 play, Every Man in his Humour, which was written by English playwright, Ben Johnson.
Leading lady, Eva Lon goria stunned on the gala’s red carpet in a slinky black gown.
The starstudded guest list provided a who’s who of Spanish celebrities. Guests included actor Iván Sánchez, and footballer Miguel Torres who accompanied his famous wife Paula Echevarría for a glamorous date night.
Founder María Bravo said 300 guests attended the al fresco, pinkhued gala dinner. Ticket prices ranged from €500 to €1,000 each.
The soirée also has an added ‘Spanish touch’ with performances by Bosé and the Gipsy Kings.
A highlight was the gala’s auction, where a painting fetched a fabulous €25,000. A trip to Longoria’s Dubai charity gala next December also scored €18,000. With its dazzling guest list, designer dresses, and mission of giving, Marbella’s Global Gift Gala provided a trademark mix of luxury, fame, and charity.
Trailblazing against drought
BENALMADENA has been described as a pioneer in the region thanks to its measures to deal with the severe shortage of drinking water due to drought.
The 11 towns that form part of the Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol, met with ACOSOL, which manages water resources, on Thursday, July 13. During the meeting, Benalmadena emerged as a leader thanks to its rapid response to the drought report issued by the Andalucian Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development.
According to local councillor Juan Olea, “The meeting revealed that Benalmadena is a trailblazer in the region, as it has already put the Drought Decree into place. We have also launched a campaign to raise awareness among residents to reduce drinking water consumption by 10 per cent, and taken measures to reduce the use of drinking water for cleaning by 35 per cent.”
The ACOSOL meeting also discussed using recycled water for cleaning and irrigation. The next step is for all municipalities to tell ACOSOL how much recycled water they need and what specific plans they have developed. Benalmadena is leading the way in conserving and protecting water resources for the future.
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THE Cala Mijas festival is expanding its free daytime beach concerts this year across two stages at La Playa beach.
On Saturday, September 1 and Sunday, September 2, artists including Safety Trance, Ben Kart, Aiko el grupo, Vatocholo and Sistema de Entretenimiento will perform for crowds of sunseeking music lovers.
“Last year the beach concerts were a big hit, so this year we’ve added a second
