ON Friday October 13, Maria and the Pink Ladies honoured International Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an event at The Sports Bar at Flamenca Beach Commercial Centre. Over €1,500 was raised during the event, though the final count is still under way. Alli, the gracious owner of The Sports Bar, and her ded icated team worked tireless ly to cater to the enthusias tic crowd. Attendees eagerly partici pated in raffles, tried their luck at the tombola, and ventured guesses to deter mine the weight of a visual ly stunning cake crafted by Amy of Sunshine FM. The cake, an absolute masterpiece, found its way into the hands of Mary Bai ley, the lucky winner of the sweet prize. The Sports Bar generously contributed €100 to the cause, adding to the gen erosity of the day. Entertainment was a highlight of the event. The stage came alive with enchanting performances by the likes of Dianna Daiz, Margaret McDonald, Chloe Leigh, Rebecca Holt, Valenti
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PINK LADIES: Honoured International Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
no, and an electrifying Blues Brothers tribute featuring Alfie and Leigh. Simon Morton from Sun shine FM took up the role of an animated host, keeping the spirits high throughout the day. Adding to the excitement, a TV crew from Channel 5’s beloved show, ‘Bargain Lov ing Brits in the Sun’, was present, documenting the entire event. Maria has extended her
gratitude to everyone who joined hands in support of the Pink Ladies, the gracious bar owners, their dedicated staff, the immensely talent
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ed artists who selflessly lent their time, and, of course, the resilient Pink Ladies and Panthers who continue to dedicate their time.
IN Elche’s La Calahorra, a quaint corner of artistic intrigue, three miniature masterpieces by the renowned painter Joaquin Sorolla reside. This year marks the centenary of the artist’s passing, and these rare treasures have only recently been confirmed as authentic works of Sorolla’s hand. These gems are part of the extraordinary Dura Collec tion, a cache of nearly 100 artworks, acquired by the Elche City Council back in 2006. Originally, nine of these paintings were believed to be the handiwork of the Valen cian artist. However, a meticulous pro cess of authen tication has un MASTERPIECE: By Joaquin Sorolla. veiled the truth. Three of the pieces are indeed authentic Sorolla master pieces, a testament to his remarkable talent. Meanwhile, five others were attributed to contemporary artists, offering a unique glimpse into the artistic milieu of Sorolla’s time, and one turned out to be a mere copy. If you’re planning a visit, the exhibition is open from Tuesday to Saturday, with viewing hours running from 10.00am to 2.00pm and then from 3.00pm until 6.00pm. On Sundays, you’re in for a treat as morning entry is ab solutely free.
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