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The people’s paper Issue No. 1888
Red Cross and Carrefour unite THE Spanish Red Cross and the Carrefour Solidarity Foundation have been working together on the Costa del Sol for two decades, to improve the quality of life of people in vulnerable situations through the development and implementation of countless social initiatives, and as part of this collaboration, on September, 3, 4 and 5, Malaga hosted the 13th edition of ‘La Vuelta al Cole Solidaria’. This is an initiative that helps promote the delivery of school supplies to families in situations of social vulnerability throughout the province, designed to help families who are experiencing serious difficulties to be able to cope with the significant expense involved in the start of the new school year.
School supplies.
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TRIBUTES POUR IN JONATHAN PICKFORD: His body was found near the river where he went missing.
TRIBUTES to British musi‐ cian Jonathan Pickford have been pouring in since the expat was found dead in Almogia on Monday, September 6. Members of the expat community have been pay‐ ing tribute to Pickford, who was known by performing locally. One local resident said: “The whole community is shocked to hear about Jonathan. His band used to perform a lot locally and everyone was surprised when he went missing.” A n o t h e r t o l d t h e Eu r o
Weekly News: “It’s so sad that he’s been found dead. My thoughts are with his family and friends.” The body of Jonathan Pickford was discovered near the river where his van and his two pet dogs had previously been found after he went missing on Sunday August 29. An extensive search mis‐ sion was launched involving three Guardia Civil teams, Civil Protection volunteers and the Local Police. Spanish journalist Jesus Navarro, reported that Jonathan’s body was
discovered at the side of the river in Almogia. On Twitter Navarro said: “The body of Jonathan Pick‐ ford or Pix as he was known to friends has been found beside the river in the search area in the munici‐ pality of Almogia. “He had disappeared a few days ago.” According to reports the body was discovered on the morning of Monday, September 6 by officers from the Guardia Civil. At this point in time there has not been any official confir‐ mation from police.
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A TRIUMPH: Javier Martin Losada took second place.
Local athlete’s extreme sports challenge THE mayor of Nerja, Jose Alberto Armijo, and the councillor for Sports, Daniel Rivas, have congratulated the athlete from Nerja and sports coordinator of the city council, Javier Martin Losada, on qualifying in second place in the ‘Swiss Peaks Trail 360’. On August 29, the race began in the town of Oberwald in the Canton of Vallais. During seven days, Javier Martin Losa‐ da and Pablo Martinez completed each of the stages of the 360 kilometres, which run between 1,500m and 3,000m of altitude, with a total difference in altitude of 57,000 metres. On Friday, September 3, they crossed the finish line at Le Bouveret, next to Lake Lemans, completing the test in sec‐ ond position, clocking 128 hours, 59 minutes and 54 sec‐ onds. “It is a satisfaction for all that Javier Martin Losada and his partner have successfully passed this prestigious race con‐ sidered one of the most difficult in the world. A new tri‐ umph in an outstanding sporting career that makes us feel deeply proud of the effort they have made and for taking the name of Nerja to the top again,” stated the councillor.