Ruff to royalty Action-packed ‘Senior Week’ Anís tour

TORRE DEL MAR, is gearing up for an actionpacked week of events for its older residents. From Monday, March 27 until Saturday, April 1, the town is set to host its 14th edition of its ‘Senior Week’, a week dedicated to the older population.

work created by participants in various workshops. The following day, a choir performance will take place in Velez­Malaga, followed by an afternoon visit to museums in the town.

THE sun shone down brightly on a group from Lux Mundi in Torre del Mar as they set out on their coach excursion. The group were excited to explore new destinations on the trip, including Rute and Iznajar in Cordoba Province.

Betty Henderson

ONE rescue dog from Axarquia made the news on Sunday, March 19 after her new Swedish owners detailed her incredible recovery.

Not long ago, Eli was discovered on a farm by the National Police suffering from neglect and abuse. She was starving, kept in darkness in a small room, and tied up with wires to a pole attached to the wall. The poor pup couldn’t even lie down properly and was close to death when she was discovered.

However, thanks to the quick thinking of animal rescue organisations, the police arrived on the scene just in time. A collaboration of animal

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rescue groups and vets in Velez­Malaga then worked hard to nurse Eli back to health from a range of conditions including malnutrition, liver problems and anaemia.

Once well enough, Eli was taken in by the SOS Animals of Sweden charity who began the process to find her a new home and a loving family, finding a family in Sweden.

Eli’s new family gave her a new lease on life. She now goes by the name of Eli, and she’s a happy, healthy dog. She may have left the warm climate of the Axarquia behind, but she’s found a new home where she’s loved and cared for.

The week consists of exciting cultural activities, trips, and fun­filled community events with a focus on the older population.

Local authorities unveiled the event’s programme on Monday, March 20, describing it as “extremely varied” to cater to all tastes while promoting active, healthy aging.

The festivities will kick off on Monday, March 27, with an exhibition of art­

THE Easter period is usually a time for tradition, culture, and religion, but one local sports club is putting a healthy twist on their celebrations.

Other highlights of the programme include a dance masterclass in Torre del Mar and theatre performance in Las Melosas on Wednesday.

The excitement continues on Thursday, March 30, with a visit to the historic city of Cordoba, before a lace­making workshop on Friday in Torre del Mar.

The grand finale of the week will be on Saturday, April 1, with a party scheduled to take place from 5pm.

After a brief refreshment stop, the group arrived in Rute, which is renowned for its production of anís, a delicious Spanish liquor. Their first stop was a guided tour of the Anis museum, which housed a fascinating collection of ancient materials used to produce the iconic drink. Next, the group was treated to a tasting of different flavoured anís and gins, before an opportunity to purchase some bottles.

The group then headed to Iznajar. Nestled on a hill overlooking a vast reservoir on the Genil river, the village was a sight to behold. The group took some time to explore.

The group’s next trip will be to Loja in Granada, on Thursday, March 30.

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The Playas de Torre del Mar Sports Club has announced a thrilling hiking programme , the ‘Week of Trails and Mountains’. The two­day event coincides with Holy Week and will take participants on hiking routes through the picturesque towns of Canillas de Aceituno and Comares, where they can enjoy nature, sports, culture, and delicious local culinary treats. Tourism officials from the Mancomunidad de Municipios de la Costa del Sol Axarquia officially launched the event on Tuesday, March 21. Tourism representative Juan Peñas, threw his support behind the event saying

“along with the celebrations, traditions, and religious events that fill our towns, we are now adding outdoor sports as an alternative way to enjoy the holidays.” The Club’s President, Rafael Sánchez, explained that “with this activity, we want to showcase the Axarquia region as one of the best destinations for hiking and trekking in Malaga.”

The hikes will take place on Tuesday, April 4 and Friday, April 7 respectively and will both be moderate walks of nine kilometres.

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THE Nerja branch of the Royal British Legion are preparing for their monthly lunch which is set to be held on Friday, March 31. The lunch will be held at the Nuevo Arenas Restaurant in La Herradura, where all are in for a royal treat with delicious meal options available.

Guests are invited to arrive at 1pm, before lunch is served from 1.30pm.

The menu features mouthwatering options including a home­ made poultry pate, grilled pork, and a tangy lemon mousse.

Guests can also enjoy wine and water throughout the meal, before a coffee to finish.