PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY SHOOTS
The Costa del Sol Photographic Society meets regularly for outdoor shoots with some extremely interesting photo opportunities. The society meets every two weeks from September, through to the end of June ....with a couple of social events in July and August each year to look forward to. As a general rule they go on “Shoots” for two meetings and then have a “Home” meeting for the third meeting. When they go on “Shoots” members are usually given two categories as subjects for the shoot and then, at the home meeting, members bring along their best photo from each category. The winner from each category is sometimes published in the Town Crier. This photo was taken by Chris Hicks at The Valley of the Fallen. For more details contact Ray on 952 446 893.
“COSMOS WITHOUT PLUTO” TALK
An illustrated presentation explaining how the solar system works using the latest dramatic images from NASA will be held at the U3A at The Ark Fellowship Hall, Las Rampas, in Fuengirola at 4pm on Monday November 26th. The aim is to put all the information into perspective without the use of complicated scientific jargon. All are welcome: entry is free to members and visitors pay just 3€ on the door. For more information contact u3acostadelsol.org or ring 952 665 088.
CONSERVATIVES ABROAD CHRISTMAS LUNCH
The Mijas branch is to hold their Christmas lunch on Friday December 14th at 1.00pm for 1.30pm. The lunch is open to both members and non-members and there will be a bumper Christmas raffle. Membership of the Conservative Party costs just 40 euros a year and new members are welcome.Tickets for the reception and lunch cost €35 and are available from Christine Rowlands on 952 668 267 or email johnleith@computronx.com.
DRAMA TOTS
Explore the wonderful world of drama. Non-stop drama fun that aims to develop self confidence and performance awareness in small children. Specialized hour-long, fun packed classes offering drama for 4-5 year olds. Taught by Francine with a wealth of experience in teaching drama, acting, theatre & T.V. The classes will be starting in the New Year approx. Saturday 12th January 2008. To reserve a place for your DRAMA TOT, call Francine on 600 44 11 03. Friendly, caring & inspiring classes. A place where each child can learn & flourish.
JUNIOR AMATEUR DRAMATIC ENTERTAINERS
Christmas gets off to a great start in Alhaurín el Grande this year, when J.A.D.E. (Junior Amateur Dramatic Entertainers) present ‘JADES Christmas Wish’. A compilation of traditional songs, dance, readings, playlets and poetry with a seasonal flavour, the performances by this completely self-supporting group of talented 5-16 year olds take place on Friday 7th and Saturday 8th December at 19.30 at the prestigious Alhaurín Golf Hotel. This event is kindly sponsored by geodomeesp.com. Tickets are available on the door or by calling Sally on 666 842 181.
JOBS FOR PRESIDENTS FAMILY A NO-NO
As the campaign heats up for the regional election next March, the main opposition party, the Partido Popular, has promised to implement ten measures "to improve democratic quality and re-establish political ethics as the backbone of all public behaviour" if it wins. One of them is that the Junta de Andalucia president will not be able to give jobs to family members. There have been several financial scandals involving members of the Junta's current president, Manuel Chaves, in recent years.
LUNG DISEASES ARGUMENT CONTINUES
According to a study by the National Epidemiology Centre, the incidence of lung-related illnesses such as bronchitis, asthma and emphysema in Alhuarín de la Torre is lower than the national average, and not higher as local residents claim. The local council has accused the town's Health Defence Platform - which is waging a campaign against nearby quarries - of being alarmist. Even so, the council has asked the Junta de Andalucia to take a closer look at the situation.
MORE PLACES FOR THE ELDERLY
A company called Gestion de Residencias de Mayores has converted an old hotel in Antequera into 12 self-contained flats for old people, which will open next month. The company is collaborating with the town council on several other projects, such as another old people's residence to be built next year behind the old hospital which will have a capacity for 120 people. In all, there are plans to build flats and residences for a total of 950 over-65s.
THE 700 EUROS MIRACLE
It was an insurance collector's worst nightmare. The collector - who for obvious reasons wished to remain anonymous - told a local newspaper how he lost his wallet, with 700 euros inside. He was collecting in the Hipercor area of Malaga and realised his wallet was gone when he called on a client in a block of flats. He couldn't imagine where he had left it and was on the point of paying his company out of his own pocket when one of the client's neighbours rang him. Three workmen had spotted the wallet in the doorway of the block. There was no identification in it so they rang all the doorbells in the block until they found the neighbour who the collector had told about the loss. They got his name from the insurance company and returned the wallet to him, with the money still inside. "It was a miracle," the man said. It also shows there are still some honest people around.
LIGHTS WILL BE LATER THIS YEAR
People may have been wondering if all this talk about climate change will make local councils put their money where their mouths are when it come to Christmas lights. Mijas town council at least intends to set an example. A spokesman announced last week that the lights would be turned on two weeks' later this year, in mid-December. In many towns in Andalucia the lights are turned on before the end of November. It remains to be seen how many councils will follow Mijas's example.