Line dancing lifesavers

Betty Henderson

ONE local dancing group is determined to be a force for good in the Albox community. Eleanor and Gilly’s Line Dance Class has supported a variety of causes for the last 15 years in Almeria and recently saved a local scout group from closing!

For more than a decade, this dance class supported the FACE charity. But when they heard that the local Grupo Scout 106 del Saliente was in trouble due to the demise of FACE, they knew they had to step in.

Despite being a small group, Eleanor and Gillu’s Line Dance Class banded together and donated a sixman tent, sleeping bags, and cooking equipment to the struggling Scouts. Their generosity didn’t end there, the group continues to give financial support to the Scouts. On Monday, April 10, dance leaders presented a cheque worth €178.25 to Scout representative Zoe Egland.

The dance class is the

AFTER nearly a month of closure for repairs, the Almeria to Granada train line is set to reopen on Thursday, April 13. The line which connects the Andalucian cities of Almeria and Granada through Moreda was closed for vital repair work which included the installation of various switches along the tracks to allow trains to switch lines more easily.

The line has been closed since Friday, March 10 to allow construction workers to complete the project more efficiently. The installation of the new switches was completed on Wednes‐day, March 12, allowing the line to reopen the following day. The installation of the four switches has been completed on time. The first place to be on a Monday afternoon, with a fun and social atmosphere that’s perfect for making new friends and learning the basics of line dancing.

Classes are held in Charlotte’s Bar in Albox from 2pm-3.45pm, for more information call: 950 439 003.