Craft stalls, workshops and storytelling will take place in La Cala Boulevard on the 20th, 21st and 22nd of September
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the CLUB ATLETISMO MIJAS
tourist day will be celebrated celebrates its 40th anniversary World A heimer’s Day
25th
The two local associations will set up information tables and there will be a play for the benefit of AFA Mijas
PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURES
The Plaza Virgen de la Peña will host a flamenco show from 12 hours and there will be a free paella tasting
La Puente will house a new space dedicated to culture
The Town Hall puts out to tender the drafting of the project to construct a building over this barrel vault in Mijas Pueblo
Interested parties have 10 working days to
A day of coexistence between different generations of athletes and families was held to celebrate the four decades of the club
Cristóbal Ruiz, favourite son of Mijas and Goya Award for Best Adapted Scrip, dies at 58 years of age
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The Governing Body approves the draft of the Municipal and Plenary Organic Regulations
This is a prerequisite for adapting the municipality to the regime of municipalities with a large population
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Almost 6,000 students of secondary and baccalaureate return to Mijas high schools
One of the novelties of this academic year is the opening of the IES Ana Carmona ‘Veleta’ building in Las Lagunas
The Town Hall decreed on Thursday 19th an official day of mourning in memory of the writer, native of La Cala de Mijas NEWS/04
To recreate the original building of La Puente and turn it into a museum to exhibit the archaeological remains found in the different sites of the municipality, among other samples, is the aim of the Town Hall, which on Thursday 19th announced the call for tenders for the drafting of this project. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, and the councillors for Town Planning and Historical Heritage, Lourdes Burgos, and Infrastructures, Juan José Torres Trella, reported on the details / I.Pérez.
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Town planning and Infrastructures
Report by Irene Pérez / Design: Isabel Merino
The Mijas Town Hall has put out to tender the drafting of several projects, such as the creation of a new cultural space in La Puente, one of the most popular and emblematic places in Mijas Pueblo. The initial price of this tender is 20,134.40 euros and the maximum deadline for the delivery of the project is 90 days.
The tender includes that the winning company must be in charge of the drafting of the basic renovation and execution project, as well as the health and safety study for the La Puente building. This area is located between the streets Coín and Fuente del Algarrobo, where there was a building that was demolished.
The most characteristic feature of this place, where the building once stood, is that currently only the barrel vault that creates a passageway remains, so the inten-
The intention
is to create a building in the image of the one that stood on this site
tion of the government team is to create a new building in the image and likeness of the one that stood there and was demolished in the 1980s. In fact, it should be noted that La Puente has great historical value, as it is an architectural element included in the General Catalogue of the Historical Heritage of Andalusia. For these reasons, the awardee of the project, which must be delivered within a maximum period of 90 days, must include a report, blueprints so that the work is properly defined, technical specifications to describe and regulate the execution, as well as the contractor’s obligations, a budget, a work plan, a report of the reconstruction work and a health and safety study.
Cultural purposes
The objective, according to the Town Planning and Historical Heritage councillor, Lourdes Burgos (PP), is to make use of the plot, on the one hand to preserve the historical image of the town with a façade on Calle La Cantera and Fuente del Algarrobo and, on the other, to locate a space for cultural purposes with a permanent exhibition hall that includes the most relevant archaeological materials found, for example, in the gardens of La Muralla and in the Cortijo de Acebedo, together with an exhibition of photographs of the period.
Tender for the drafting of the project
to create a cultural space
in
LA PUENTE
It will have an exhibition area with archaeological remains of the municipality from, for example, the Cortijo de Acebedo and the gardens of La Muralla
“La Puente is a landmark in our municipality, so recovering it, and giving it a cultural purpose, is essential for us. Once this new space has been created, we will have another attraction to visit Mijas Pueblo and at the same
HERITAGE HALLMARK of our historical
La Puente is part of the history of Mijas Pueblo. In the past, it was used as a washing place, as under the arch ran the course of a fountain. It is an emblematic element of this town, the scene of numerous snapshots and a place of passage for locals and tourists, and is included in the General Catalogue of the Historical Heritage of Andalusia.
On the left, La Puente around the 1960s. In the picture, you can see the house that was built on top of the structure, which was demolished almost 20 years ago / Photos provided by Eloy Moreno.
time to get to know our roots, our history”, explained the Mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), on Thursday 19th. On the other hand, the councillor for Infrastructures, Juan José Torres Trella (PP), announced that the drafting of the project to
reform and extend the facilities of the municipal cemetery has also been put out to public tender. In this case, the initial price of the tender is 25,833.50 euros and the deadline to deliver the project is 90 days. The aim is to have the
necessary project to “incorporate new funeral parlours and rooms, as the current ones are insufficient and small. We also want to work on extending the parking area”, explained the councillor, who pointed out that new offices, cold storage and an oven for exhumations (burning of clothes and belongings) are also planned.
Other projects
The refurbishment of the Miguel González Berral auditorium has also been put out to tender, for just over 45,000 euros, “where some changes are going to be made to the layout of the spaces and the seating area is going to be increased”, explained Torres Trella, while the mayoress stressed that the most important action planned at this point will be the installation of a retractable roof, “because it is a large venue for events, but not only during the summer when the temperature is good, but also during the rest of the year”. The government team has also earmarked around 41,000 euros for the drafting of the project to improve the Employment Promotion building in Las Lagunas, “very frequented by job seekers and above all by citizens who want to improve their training, so we think they have to do it in the best conditions and that is why we have promoted this much needed action”, said the mayoress of Mijas. For his part, the councillor for Infrastructures said that “in this building we will do different maintenance and improvement works, both on the outside and in the classrooms and common areas inside”.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, with the councillors for Town Planning and Historical Heritage, Lourdes Burgos, and Infrastructures, Juan José Torres Trella / I.Pérez.
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MIJAS PUEBLO
20.134,40 €
starting tender price
The company awarded the contract for the drafting of the project for the new cultural building to be located in La Puente will have a maximum of 90 days to submit its proposal
Making the most of the plot
The aim of the project is to preserve the historical image of the municipality with a façade on Calle La Cantera and Fuente del Algarrobo.
Cultural purpose
The new building will have a permanent exhibition hall where the most relevant archaeological remains found, for example, in the gardens of La Muralla and in the Cortijo de Acebedo, will be on display.
A look into the past
One of the other rooms in the new space will house old photographs from the time when La Puente had the building on top of the vault
ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
“We are giving shape to the projects requested by our neighbours. We have the responsibility to provide the municipality with infrastructures, always accompanied by a budget to make the town we want a reality”
LOURDES BURGOS Councillor for Town Planning (PP)
“The Ferrer family gave us the land free of charge so that the building could be rebuilt as it was; they have already removed the scaffolding that supported the vault due to the collapse risk, but the second phase is still to come”
Different maintenance and improvement works, both on the outside and in the classrooms and common areas
The aim is that both job seekers and people who come to this centre to optimise their training “can do so in the best conditions”, said the mayoress.
School year 2024-2025
ALMOST 6,000 STUDENTS return to class
in Mijas secondary schools
The start of the 2024-2025 academic year was staggered and without incidents on the first day
Report by M.J.Gómez and Cristina Bejarano
The holidays are over, the school year begins. At 11.45, punctually, the students of the first and second year of Secondary Education were the first to enter the secondary schools on Monday 16th of September, where they were welcomed by the teachers who, group by group, told them which class they should go to. The councillor for Education of the Mijas Town Hall, Melisa Ceballos (PP), visited several schools to see how the start of the school year was going. “So far, the beginning
The opening of
the IES Ana Carmona ‘Veleta’ building is one of the main novelties of this academic year
of the school year is going well, without any incidents. There are more than 5,000 students in Mijas, including those in Las Lagunas, La Cala and Mijas Pueblo”, explained the councillor for Education.
A total of 5,860 students are currently enrolled in Mijas, distributed in two schools in La Cala, where 1,166 students are enrolled; one school in Mijas Pueblo with 260 students; and Las Lagunas, which is the town centre with the largest number of students, 4,343, distributed among four secondary schools. In Las Lagunas, the new building of the IES Ana Carmo-
na ‘Veleta’, which will have 610 students this year, has come into operation.
In one of them, the IES Las Lagunas, for example, there are 1,090 students enrolled so far, who will be attended by about 80 teachers. “They seemed very eager and with high expectations, as for the staff, we are very excited and working hard to make sure that everything goes well, that everything is as flexible and easy as possible for all the students, that they are in the best conditions and that the course runs smoothly”, said the principal, Adela Camacho, at the entrance to the school. In secondary education this year there are no major changes, said Camacho, who pointed out that the most significant change affects students in the first year of the Basic Degree Vocational Training Course, “because it is dual programme, which is also a handicap for the school, because students will spend six hours a week working in companies doing their internships and the rest of the time here with us”, said the principal of Las Lagunas Secondary School.
IES Ana Carmona ‘Veleta’
One of the main novelties at the start of the 2024-2025 academic year in secondary education is the opening of the Ana Carmona ‘Veleta’ Secondary School building in Las Lagunas, which on Monday opened its doors to its 610 students. With the exception of the first year students, the rest of the children have been studying, in
previous years, at the CIEP Indira Gandhi facilities. “In IES Ana Carmona ‘Veleta’ the classes have started normally within the possibilities found. There is a part that is closed, the library and the cafeteria, but according to the construction company, the rest of the work will be finished by the 30th of November”, concluded the councillor for Education.
MELISA CEBALLOS Councillor for Education (PP)
“The beginning of the school year is going well, without any incidents. There are more than 5,000 students in Mijas, including those in Las Lagunas, La Cala and Mijas Pueblo”
“They seemed eager and with high expectations, as for the staff, we are very excited and working hard to make sure that everything goes well and that the students are in the best conditions”
ADELA CAMACHO Principal of IES Las Lagunas
The entrance of the students at IES Las Lagunas / M.J.Gómez.
Several changes for this academic year / M.J.Gómez.
Students of the Mitur programme show the attractions of Mijas to British tour operators
The objectives are to give the students practical training and to promote Mijas as a tourist destination
Mijas is, without a doubt, one of the main destinations chosen by the British, therefore, we must keep working on this tourist market. On Wednesday 18th, a group of tour operators visited the village, with the help of 15 students of the Mitur Employment and Training programme, a course which provides a certificate of professionalism in tourism, tourism development and information and which has been launched through the areas of Employment Promotion and Tourism.
The first stop was a must: the El Compás Hermitage, which is the sanctuary of the patron saint of Mijas, the Virgen de la Peña.
The
course is promoted by the areas of Promotion and Employment and Tourism
There the students explained what this place means to the people of Mijas and other details, such as the legend that narrates the appearance of the Virgin to some little shepherds and the fact that a castle was erected in this area. Raúl Criado, one of the students, was in charge of explaining, among other things, where the name of Mijas comes from, as well as some of the most popular and outstanding local traditions and customs. “We have prepared a special guide around the village, visiting 16 of the most emblematic spots, in each of the places there will be a student in charge of explaining that area to the visitors. In addi-
INTERNAL RULES
tion, along the way we are going to tell them some curiosities, stories and tales about the village”, said the student.
The councillor for Tourism in Mijas, Francisco Jerez (Vox), also took part in the guided tour, he was in charge of welcoming both groups. “It is a combination of British group of tour operators, who are the ones who can bring us more tourists in the future, and the students who are training to work in this sector”, said Jerez.
Tour in English
Those in charge of the course assure that “the students have prepared the visit thoroughly, they have studied every corner, they have researched deeply about the history, legends and resources of Mijas, to explain everything in detail and in English to these professionals of the sector”, said María del Mar Campaña, employment counsellor of the Mitur programme, who added that “the idea came from a collaboration with the Tourism area, that told
The Local Governing Body approves the draft of the Municipal Organic Regulations
Ed. Dep. The Local Governing Body of Mijas has approved the draft of the Municipal and Plenary Organic Regulations (ROM), a fundamental tool that has a dual purpose: to regulate the political and administrative organisation of the corporation, as well as the functioning of its governing and control bodies; and to regulate
those legislative developments that must be incorporated, including the adaptation of the administrative and institutional organisation to the common electronic procedure, as well as the incorporation of the requirements arising from the principles of transparency, access to public information and good governance.
Ana Mata supports the coastal train
at the Málaga Metrópolis Global Forum
Mayors, councillors and technicians from 30 municipalities in Malaga took part
us that a group of tour operators were coming and needed someone to show them the town and that is how this practical experience started. It should be noted that they also receive an English certificate”.
Andrew Farr, head of public relations for the Classic Collection Holidays tour operator, pointed out that “this is a visit from some of the leading British travel agents”, and noted that “we are really enjoying it so far, we are staying at La Zambra, which is fabulous, it has wonderful hospitality, overlooking the golf courses, plus what we are seeing so far of Mijas is very nice, the village, the sea views... fabulous”.
This guided tour is part of the initiatives scheduled during the Mitur programme, the course started in May and will end in June 2025. The aim of this activity is to put into practice the knowledge of the students, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, to highlight the differentiating features of Mijas as a tourist destination.
B.M. Mayors, councillors and technicians from 30 municipalities in the metropolitan area of Malaga participated this week in the Malaga Global Metropolis Forum, conceived by the Ciedes Foundation as a meeting point to face challenges and priority issues that must be addressed jointly on issues such as water, mobility, municipal financing or land availability. After the first constitutive session held on the 5th of September 2023 and the second and third monographic sessions on the integral water cycle, which took place on the 7th of February and the 2nd of July, the fourth session was held on Wednesday 18th at Malaga Town Hall, in which issues related to mobility were addressed. Specifically, proposals were discussed to modernise transport systems and infrastructures, promote sustainable mobility, strengthen network communication and the commitment to sustainable public transport.
The delegate of the Junta de Andalucía in the province, Patricia Navarro, took part in the forum together with technicians, mobility experts and mayors, including the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP). “This forum is important to take measures together, to create working committees, technical, but also political, where we can
To this end, the proposed ROM is structured into a table of contents, statement of intent, 102 articles, organised into a preliminary title and eight titles, a temporary
provision, a derogatory provision and a final one. All of this to regulate, among other things, the functioning of the basic bodies, the rights and duties of the municipal
all discuss the problems that need to be addressed and, in this sense, provide solutions”, she said.
The mayoress of Mijas, together with other mayors, supported the coastal train as a possible solution to the problems addressed. “One of the claims that we have been making from the Town Hall is the need for the coastal train, which is so needed in Mijas, as it is the third largest municipality in the province and has no railway connection”, she added.
Liberalisation of the motorway
The liberalisation of the motorway and the promotion of public transport are other proposals of the mayoress of Mijas in this regard. “We continue to demand through the Provincial Consortium for the bus service to be more frequent. The establishment of bus-VAO lanes has been analysed here so that these vehicles are prioritised in order to facilitate transport to both Marbella and Malaga”, stressed the mayoress. Mata also pointed out that the creation of new infrastructures is of paramount importance: “Mijas is a municipality undergoing a great development and development will come to a standstill if the necessary infrastructure works are not undertaken with regard to mobility”.
political groups and corporate members, the right to information for citizens and citizen participation, and the body or bodies that will perform the functions of budgeting, accounting, treasury and tax collection.
After its approval by the Local Governing Body, the text must be endorsed by the municipal plenary and published in the Official Gazette of the Province (BOP). The ROM is essential to adapt the municipality to the regime of large population municipalities.
M.J. Gómez
of Mijas
The councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (2nd left), participated in the visit / M.J.Gómez.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, talking to her counterpart in Fuengirola / B.Martín.
Local Governing Body / Town Hall Press.
The Plaza Virgen de la Peña will host the Tourist Day
It will take place on Wednesday 25th from 12 hours and there will be free paella tasting and a flamenco show
Isabel Merino
The Tourism Department is celebrating one of its most symbolic events. It will be next Wednesday 25th, from 12 noon, in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Pueblo, with an event in which they will thank the visitors who have chosen our municipality as a holiday destination.
Once again this year, the Tourist Day will start with a flamenco show that will enhance the
The Tourism Department of Mijas is organising this appreciation party
Andalusian tradition and then, at 13:30 hours, attendees will be invited to enjoy a free paella tasting. The area invites all those who are spending a few days in the town to come and enjoy this appreciation party. The Town Hall will offer a shuttle bus service to facilitate the arrival of the attendees.
This weekend the Maritime Market arrives in La Cala
The market will be set up on the boulevard from Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Cristina Luque. The season of themed markets continues. After the circus-themed one in Lagunas, now there is one in La Cala with seafaring decoration. From Friday 20th of September and during the weekend, on the 21st and 22nd, you will be able to find it in the Bulevar. It will be made up of twenty stalls, mainly of crafts, and there will also be workshops and storytelling for
the little ones.
According to the councillor for Public Roads of Mijas Town Hall, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), “it has a sea theme with blue and white decorations and marine animals. The aim is to organise an activity now in autumn so that people have a new place to go and see new things”. The market will be set up on the boulevard from Friday at 18:00 hours. On
Saturday and Sunday it will be open from 11:00 hours until midnight.
For her part, Lorena Martínez , the manager of Arlekín Markets, organiser of the event, assured that “we will have crafts, costume jewellery and a drinks stall. We are going to set up workshops for children where they will be able to make crafts and take them home, and there will also be storytelling. The workshops will include painting vases, chests and masks and will be open from 11:00 to 14:00 hours and from 17:00 until the market closes. The storytelling will take place in two sessions, at 13:00 and 19:00.
COLLECTIVES
The La Cala Lions Diabetic Support Group celebrates its Autumn Bazaar
Over 1000 euros was raised for diabetes awareness at the event that took place on September 7th
Candela Arroyo. The La Cala Lions Diabetic Support Group held its Autumn Bazaar on Saturday 7th of September on the terraces at Bar Tuta and Snack Attack. During the event, different stalls were set up selling a wide variety of products, “from clocks in resin to hand knitted toys, cup cakes, CBD oil, honey products and much, much more”, the group explained. ‘‘Everyone seemed delighted with the day”,
they added. There was also lunch, music, raffles and a good atmosphere. In total, more than 1000 euros was raised for diabetes awareness. “Thanks to Rob and his team for working so hard in the restaurant and to everyone who supported us”, concluded the support group. A food collection for the animal shelter ACE, who thanked all those who collaborated for their generosity, also took place at the event.
A raffle was also held during the event / Club de Leones de La Cala.
The councillor for Public Roads, Mari Francis Alarcón (left) and Lorena Martínez, manager of Mercados Arlekín, at the presentation of the event / C.L.
WHAT´S ON
FRIDAY 20TH
Painting exhibition by María García (MAGA)
Folk Museum in Mijas Pueblo, 20 hours
Until the 14th of October
Screening of the film ‘Pajaritas’, by the CineMijas Cultural Association
Manuel España Theatre, 20:30 hours
Free entrance until full capacity is reached
SATURDAY 21ST
Street theatre by Teatro Mijas
Andalucía Park, 20 hours
Free entrance
Autumn lunch in aid of ACE
Shin
La Sierra Restaurant (Cerrado del Águila Golf), 13:30 hours
Tickets: 45 euros. Reservations on 711 039 124 (Martyn).
Maritime market September 20th, 21st and 22nd, La Cala
Play ‘En el baúl de mis recuerdos’, in aid of AFA Mijas
Manuel España Theatre, 20 hours
Tickets: 15 euros. Reservations and ticket sales at the headquarters of AFA Mijas and by calling 661 86 79 51 and 952 59 08 10
SUNDAY 22ND
Show by the Asociación Sociocultural de Mujeres Mijitas ‘Festival de baile y sorpresas’ Manuel España Theatre, 19 hours
Tickets: 5 euros. For the benefit of ALS
WEDNESDAY 25TH
Tourist Day Plaza Virgen de la Peña, 12 hours
There will be a flamenco show and free paella tasting
THURSDAY 26TH
Blood collection Las Lagunas Cultural Centre, from 17 to 21 hours
SATURDAY 28TH
Play ‘Tu hijo viene a cenar esta noche’, by La Caja de Grillos. For the benefit of the Fundación Autismo Sur Manuel España Theatre, 20 h Tickets: 12 euros. On www. giglon.com
SUNDAY 29TH
Play ‘Snow White’, by Jabetín Teatro Manuel España Theatre, 12 h Tickets: 10 euros. On www. lacocheraentradas.com
Painting exhibition ‘Hijos del Sol’, by Arte_adoro Las Lagunas Cultural Centre, 20 hours Until the 9th of October
Juan de la Loma guitar and singing workshop
Peña Flamenca La Unión del Cante (Cortijo Don Elías) Every Monday from 20 to 22 h
Group photography exhibition ‘El 5º elemento’
La Cala Cultural Centre
With works by photographers Cecilia Mazurenco, Teresa Lorenzoni, Graciela Pérez, Sergio López, Omar Maraury and Federico Eiras
Until the 23rd of September
Second hand market
Las Lagunas Fairground and at Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Solidarity Tables ‘Make solidarity your gift this autumn’ Branch Office square in La Cala, last Wednesday and Saturday of each month from 11 to 14 h
Photography exhibition by Nani Hernández ‘Habitus’ CAC Mijas
Until the 3rd of October
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, in front of the branch offices on the second and last Sundays of the month Flamenco show
Every Wednesday at 12 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo Every Saturday at 12 h
