Collective calling

RESIDENTS of San Pedro de Alcantara have a reason to celebrate as local charity shop Collective Calling Tienda Soldaria marks its second successful year of operation.

Nestled conveniently behind the main church on Avenida Pablo Ruiz Picasso, this shop offers a unique and inviting experience that resembles more of a boutique than a traditional charity store.

Any pre­loved clothes that do not find a new home on the racks are recycled, preventing them from ending up in landfills. This approach aligns with the growing global awareness of the environmental impact of fast fashion and promotes a more sustainable way of shopping.

The store is currently accepting summer clothes for men, women, and children, as well as kids' toys, homeware items, handbags, shoes, and jewellery.

By contributing to the store's inventory, community members can directly support their neighbours in need while also reducing waste and promoting a circular economy.

For those who are unable to visit the shop to drop off donations, Collective Calling offers a convenient collection service. To arrange a pickup, simply contact the store today at +34 711 006 961, and their friendly staff will be happy to assist.

ON Tuesday, August 15, Los Boliches Beach will host a staging of the codend throw.

The codend throw is an ancient fishing art that is currently not used but is celebrated in the city of Fuengirola. The fishermen and their families have remembered this ancestral tradition, that has marked the way of working the sea, for centuries.

The tribute will begin at 8:30.AM on Los Boliches beach between the dry dock area and the Los Naufragos beach bar.

The Councilor for Fiestas, Isabel Moreno, explained that this recreation is usually held twice a year coinciding with the festivities of the Virgen del Carmen de Los Boliches.

"It is a tribute to all the families who for years lived by the sea, not only in Fuengirola, but also on the entire Costa del Sol," the councillor confirmed.

"Everyone, of all ages are invited to enjoy what is one of our most significant traditions which brings so many memories to the oldest sailors of Fuengirola.”

THE Port of Malaga is becoming increasingly more important in the international world of cruise ships and this is being encourage by the Malaga Provincial Council.

The Palmeral de las Sorpresas, the leisure area within the port will once again take on the aspect of the deck of a large ship to celebrate Málaga Cruise Days which runs between September 21 and 23.

First held last year, it turned out to be a surprisingly popular event, which received more than 110,000 visitors and the Council believe it achieved its main objective, to make the world of cruising