Walking wonder

ALMOST 7,000 people took part in the 49th edition of the Güell Charity March in Lluc a Peu, which this year coincided with the 50th anniversary of the Güell Group.

As reported by the president of the Güell Group, Francisco Bauzá, on Sunday, August 6, "nearly 7,000 people participated, of which around 3,000 were registered participants and another 2,500 people then joined the route on their own".

Bauzá said "this year, many families with children, foreigners and people from other Spanish provinces participated in the March from Güell to Lluc a Peu". "Each one for different reasons, some for sport and others for devotion to Our Lady of Luke".

The event was attended by the minister of families, Catalina Cirer, the president of the council of Mallorca, Llorenç Galmés, and the mayor of Palma, Jaime Martínez.

A COMPANY which offered illegal booze cruise trips has been fined €161,000 by Calvia council. According to the council the company was offering "party boat trips" at a cost of €45 per person

Police became aware of the fact that around 130 people had boarded a boat in Magalluf. On closer inspection police noticed that alcohol was being served on board. This sort of activity is banned under the new law. Police noticed that some of the clients were already slightly worse for wear before they even boarded the boat.

Once on board, the officers discovered the sale of alcoholic beverages, blackboards with price lists and beer dispensers. There were unlabelled alcohol bottles and plastic carafes full of beer in the hold. Amplified music equipment was also found to enliven

THE president of the government, Marga Prohens, attended the release of two sea turtles on Ses Covetes beach, in Campos last Wednesday. She was accompanied to the event by the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment, Joan Simonet, the mayoress of Campos, Xisca Porquer, and the general the party.

Juan Feliu ­ general director of activities and commerce, offences and sanctionsconfirmed on Monday, August 8, that "this is a very serious infringement that has resulted in the corresponding fine of €161,000.