Water win

FOLLOWING last year’s drought troubles, the regional government, the Junta de Andalucia is investing a whopping €141 million in new water works in the Axarquia region to stop the issues from arising again.

The Minister for Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Carmen Crespo, made a visit to a water treatment facility in Algarrobo on Monday, March 13, where she explained that a €718,000 investment will add a further one hm³ of water to the local water supply.

Thanks to these improvements, the Axarquia region will have greater resources for irrigation of agricultural crops as well as more water in storage and for drinking water purposes.

Crespo added that Andalucia is at the forefront of Spanish water technological developments aiming to combat drought.

Clocks go forward

DAYLIGHT Savings Time begins on Sunday, March 26, 2023, at 2.00am. At this time, clocks will ‘spring forward’ as we welcome in the longer days and sunnier seasons of spring and summer.

Easter Egg-stra

A PRE-EASTER market is set to get in the spring spirit from 10am on Friday, March 31 at the Asador in Puente Don Manuel near Alcaucin. Guests can browse stalls filled with Easter goodies and enjoy a full English breakfast.

Date change

ORGANISERS from Curro’s Walk, a memorial walk for a beloved dog who sadly passed away in January, would like to remind interested participants that the date of the walk has been changed to Saturday, March 25 with registration from 11am.

Holy Week

THE Anglican Chaplaincy of St George’s Church in Malaga has released a schedule for masses during Holy Week and Easter. A total of 11 masses will be offered at various locations across the Axarquia region from Saturday, April 1 until Easter.

Cat care

ORGANISERS from a cat neutering campaign in Canillas de Aceituno have thanked the public for their kind donations totalling €510 which have allowed 12 cats to be neutered in the last fortnight, preventing unwanted kittens from being born.

Bonjour à tous

A NEW monthly radio programme is offering a French perspective on local issues in Axarquia. The programme takes place on the third Thursday of each month at 4.30pm on Radio Torrox (107.3FM) for any Francophones in the region.