Cancellation of Torrevieja Feria de Mayo caused by Port reconstruction

The NGO, Alimentos Solidarios

Torrevieja, organised an open day on Saturday, to commemorate their 12th anniversary.

The day featured various artistic performances -such as the "Arantxa Blanco" dance centreand the tasting of gastronomic dishes, as well as a commemorative act to thank those people and institutions that have been fundamental in the history of Alimentos Solidarios.

Those needing to use the facilities during the week were also be treated to extra special meals as part of the Solidarity

Gastronomic Week.

The organisation’s headquarters are located on Calle San Pascual in Torrevieja, where you can visit if you are able to help them.

One of the main tourist attractions that brings people to the town, the Torrevieja May Fair, or Feria de Mayo, will not take place in 2023 due to construction work taking place in the port area, and will, instead, be replaced by a mini ìtributeî to the event.

Quite why the council has decided not to simply move the event to one of the other more suitable locations, the most obvious being the Parque Antonio Soria, which hosts plenty of outdoor events, or even the grounds of the International Auditorium, to name but two, is a mystery, but rather the choice is to hold the ìtributeî to the May Fair in the Parque de la EstaciÛn, from May 11 to 14.

The Department of Festivities is finalising the details to begin organising a ìHomenaje a la Feria de Mayoî, which will be held approximately coinciding with the dates on which the May Fair would have been held.

According to the Councillor for Fiestas, Concha Sala, this tribute to the May Fair will take place in the Parque de la EstaciÛn from the afternoon of Thursday,

May 11, ending in the early afternoon of Sunday, May 14. Seven small booths decorated in the Andalusian style will be installed "with the local groups that usually participate in the Fair and have wanted this year not to pass by without winking at this popular festival that is so deeply rooted in Torrevieja", Concha Sala pointed out.

In this sense, the councillor highlights the importance of the local scene of dance

Striding Out With U3a

A recently formed group named 'Walk and Talk' is making great strides in offering a sociable gathering for members to meet up on a monthly basis for an informal chat and easy exercise.

The members take part in a leisurely stroll along picturesque and easily accessible areas around Torrevieja and its neighbouring areas.

The strolls vary in length but are not too strenuous, so anybody with mobility problems can usually still take part.

academies and schools that will be able to offer their fair assemblies and choreographies that they prepare every year. For this, a stage will be installed that will host the performances of the schools, "QK", "Arantxa Blanco", "Paya's", "Mery Dance Academy",

The Parque de la EstaciÛn will have the same musical setting that will give sound to the entire venue, as well as decorative lighting in keeping with this tribute.

The walks are normally held on Saturdays, starting about mid morning and include a comfort break along the way before concluding in time for lunch.

Fuller details of this particular groups activities, as well as all the other activities available to the U3A members can be found on the Torrevieja U3A Facebook page or the associations website torreviejau3a.org.

The Church of JESUS CHRISTof Latter-Day Saints in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. Phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 659 016 733

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