From the 25th to the 27th of October in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña. It will feature performances by Alejados, Callejón and Maniacos, among others
The clocks will be set back one hour, so that three o'clock will be two o'clock on the night of Saturday to Sunday
EMijas Semanal compiles in a photographic report the best moments of the first shift of the trip organised by the Town Hall to the Autonomous City
BRITISH LEGION PARADES
for the first time on the C ta
The event took place in La Cala de Mijas, as part of the commemoration of Armistice Day in honour of the veterans
Mijas plans more than 550 public housing units in the municipality
The Town Hall has already defined the land available for the construction of the buildings, which total almost 36,000 square metres
2024 HALLOWEEN
The three urban centres will host this festivity on Thursday 31st, which this year will focus on the figure of the catrina
MIJAS FASHION DAY
On the 3rd of November at the Manuel España Theatre and will include two round tables with experts and a parade of new talents
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The Cortijo Don Elías de las Lagunas will host the Mijas Agriculture Fair on the 25th and 26th The initiative includes samples of local products, demonstrations of agricultural machinery, as well as workshops on handicrafts
The Town Hall sets up a special arrangement for All Saints' Day
Between the 28th and 31st of October, and on the 1st and 2nd of November, the cemetery of La Purísima will adapt its timetable to this festivity
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Application period open for grants for people with functional diversity
Applications can be submitted at the municipal registers located at the Town hHall and at the Branch Offices in La Cala and Las Lagunas
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, the deputy mayors Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson and Juan Carlos Maldonado and the councillor for Town Planning, Lourdes Burgos, presented on Thursday 24th the Plan for Public Housing in Mijas, by which the municipality will have 557 properties of this type which will be distributed in four areas: Parque Las Lagunas, on the outskirts of Avenida Andalucía; Finca El Maro, in Rancho de la Luz; Lomas del Real, near El Lagarejo and Ensanche de La Cala, close to Avenida Mare Nostrum in La Cala. Those interested can still register for one of these properties, which will be offered for purchase and rent, in the Register of Applicants for Public Housing / M.J. Gómez.
The seni citizens
OF Mijas land in Melilla
On Monday 21st, the first shift of the senior citizens’ trips departed for Melilla, with 200 participants
Special correspondent Beatriz Martín / Report by María José Gómez / Nuria Luque and Carmen Martín
Last Monday 21st, the first group of senior citizens who are taking
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part in the trip to Melilla organised by the Mijas Town Hall left Mijas. In total, 200 pensioners from the three urban centres of the municipality enjoyed this
small but well-deserved getaway until Thursday morning, the 24th.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), saw them off on Monday at theri departure from the port of Malaga. “The senior citizens of Mijas are going to have the opportunity to travel by ship, something that perhaps some of them have never done before, and
Soroptimist donates basic goods to ‘Nueva Cultura del Desarrollo’ and Mijas Red Cross 250 families will receive these essential products
N.L. /F.M.R. Thanks to Soroptimist International and the German Helene and Bonnik Hansen Foundation, two donations have been made: one for the ‘Nueva Cultura del Desarrollo’ association and the other one for the Food Bank of the Mijas Red Cross. The donations are basic goods for families in need in Mijas. “I would like to thank Soroptimist and this couple, who have a company in Germany, but live in Mijas, who, every year, collaborate with our association by donating milk and oil”, said Rosa Planelles, secretary of the Nueva Cultura del Desarrollo association.
In this way, 147 families will receive these donated products, who are people at risk
Soroptimist’s donation to Nueva Cultura del Desarrollo / N.L.
of social exclusion. “We have been working with this group for years, they have a very nice president who is always present in everything we organise, so
we asked them what they need right now and they told us oil and milk”, said Daphne Theunissen, president of Soroptimist International.
to get to know Melilla. I have also seen some elderly arriving and they seemed very excited and eager because it was the first time they participated in this trip, so I want to wish them a good time”, said the mayoress of Mijas.
The seniors were accompanied on the trip by the councillor responsible for the area, Silvia Marin (PP), who valued the work of the travel agency: “We are happy with the organization of the agency Halcón Viajes, which is the one awarded the tender and has plenty of experience
with our seniors, so in that aspect we are calm and all we want is that our seniors enjoy”.
This first group arrived at the port of Malaga early on Thursday 24th, while the second group made up of another 200 neighbours of the municipality departs on Friday 25th. They also have four days of expedition ahead of them, and will return from Melilla on Monday 28th, the day in which the third and last group will leave. In addition, a trip to Granada is planned, in which 1,000 elderly people will take part.
For her part, the vice-president of the Mijas Red Cross, María Martínez, thanked Soroptimist “because they have always been great to us and thanks to these donations, which we receive two or three times a year, we are able to help many families to get ahead. In fact, with this donation we will help around 200 families”.
The councillor for Social Inclusion, Melisa Ceballos (PP), who was present when the donations
were made, also expressed her gratitude for “the enormous support that the families of Mijas receive from this association, which helps groups that sometimes we cannot reach”. The role of the Mijas Food Bank is essential for many families who receive help in difficult economic times. The families are supervised by the Social Services, who monitor and control the situation of each one of them.
The donation made by Soroptimist to Mijas Red Cross / N.L.
The Mayoress Ana Mata went to the port of Malaga to see them off / B.M.
The group was accompanied by councillors Silvia Marín and Daniel Gómez Teruel and welcomed by the president of the Autonomous City, Juan José Imbroda (centre).
Photos: Beatriz Martín.
Municipal plan for PUBLIC HOUSING
Mijas plans over 500 public
HOUSES in different locations
The land available for the construction of the housing units has already been defined, which total almost 36,000 m2
Report by María José Gómez / Design: Isabel Merino
The Mijas Town Hall, through the Town Planning Department, has already planned the plots of land for the construction of public housing. There are four plots of land totalling 35,908.72 square metres where 557 properties of this type are planned. This was announced last Thursday 24th by the mayoress of the municipality, Ana Mata (PP), together with the deputy mayors Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox) and Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), and the councillor for Town Planning, Lourdes Burgos (PP).
Mata explained that work is underway to draw up the necessary specifications for private companies to develop the corresponding projects, within the parameters established therein, something that could become a reality in 2025.
The mayoress described publicprivate collaboration as “essential for initiatives like this one‘’ and also indicated that, once the different projects are presented, ‘’they will be given priority processing status due to their social interest”.
Locations
As for the sites, the first of the
plots is located around Lomas del Real with an area of 3,050.42 square metres where 33 homes are planned; 8,196.30 square metres in the area of Parque Lagunas, located on the outskirts of Avenida Andalucía, where 252 homes are planned; and 18,931 square metres in the area known as Ensanche de La Cala for 232 homes. In addition, there is the so-called Finca el Maro, which includes 40 housing units on a surface area of 5,731m2 and which will be developed directly by the Town Hall. The properties will be for rent and for sale.
Register of Applicants for Housing
With regard to the Register of Applicants for Housing, Mata reca-
lled that it is still open and added that “it is essential to determine the real need for subsidised housing in the municipality”. This is a list where those interested in accessing subsidised housing must provide their full details, as well as their social situation and financial information.
“In the interests of administrative simplification we are working to speed up the process”, said the government team, “so the ordinance will be modified so that registration can be done by providing a responsible declaration, so that interested parties will only have to submit the complete documentation once they are awarded a subsidised housing unit”, concluded the government team.
REGISTER OF APPLICANTS FOR HOUSING
HOW TO APPLY for a property of these characteristics?
01 REQUIREMENTS
Be over 18 years of age
Be registered in the municipality
Do not own another home or property
Use the property as a permanent and habitual residence
Applicants should always report any changes in their socio-economic situation and, in any case, renew the registration every three years in order to keep the register fully up to date.
1.293
PEOPLE
are currently registered in the Register of Applicants for Housing in Mijas
REGISTRATION
Those interested can request their inscription in this register at any of the citizen services, which can be found in the Town Hall and in the Branch Offices in La Cala and Las Lagunas.
You can also complete the procedure on https://www.mijas.es/wp-content/ uploads/2024/07/2024-solicitud-VPO. pdf with a digital certificate 02
The mayoress Ana Mata, the deputy mayors, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson and Juan Carlos Maldonado, and the councillor for Town Planning, Lourdes Burgos, at the press conference on Thursday 24th / M.J.Gómez.
THE VI CHEESE AND WINE FESTIVAL
kicks off this Friday 25th in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña
Ed. Dep. / C.M. / C.L.
The councillor for Public Roads of the Mijas Town Hall, Mari Francis Alarcón (PP), and the councillor for Economic Development and Commerce, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), accompanied by traders, presented on Tuesday 22nd the sixth edition of the Cheese and Wine Festival, which will be held from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Pueblo. On this occasion there will be twenty stalls run by local traders and cheesemakers from different parts of the province.
In this regard, the councillor explained that this event has gradually consolidated its place in the Mijas calendar of activities to the point of becoming essential. “It has become an attraction for both locals and tourists, because it is a great way to publicise the excellence of our local products”, said Alarcón, who added that during the event there will be tastings and samplings. The festival will begin this Friday from 11:00 hours
The Mijas Agryculture Fair, which combines agriculture and culture, will have an additional attraction, a craft market run by the Mijas Craft Association, in which up to seven artisans will display items including jewellery, wood, ceramics and varnish. The councillor for agriculture, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), explained on Monday 21st that “from the department we wanted to involve the artisan sector in the fair because of its economic and cultural importance in Mijas”. Likewise, he pointed out that “a representation of the artisans will participate in this fair showing the great heritage that Mijas has, its craftwork, which is the best in the province of Malaga and I am proud to say
The days will be enlivened by various musical performances and dance shows
Festival and Cheese VI Wine
and will run every day until 22:00 hours. In order to make it more attractive to the public, different concerts and dance performances have been programmed. Thus, on the first day at 18:00 hours there will be a performance by the Remedios Fernández dance group and at 19:30 a concert by the group Alejados; on Saturday at 12:00 hours there will be a show by the flamenco company of José
Friday 25thSaturday 26thSunday 27th
18 h.
Remedios Fernández dance groups
19:30 h. Alejados
12 h.
Co. Flamenca José Lucena
20:30 h. Callejón
18 h.
Víctor Rojas dance groups 19:30 h. Maniacos
OCTOBER 25TH, 26TH AND 27TH
Plaza Virgen de la Peña
Lucena and at 20:30 a performance by the group Callejón; and on Sunday 27th at 18:00 hours it will be the turn of the dance group of Víctor Rojas to give way to Maniacos at 19:30 hours.
Participants
The initiative will involve 13 local businesses and seven cheese stands from different parts of the province; in addition, one of
the stands will offer sweets and bread from a bakery in Mijas. To spice up this festival, there will be a ham slicer and the stalls dedicated to wine can also offer tapas.
In this regard, the councillor Juan Carlos Maldonado explained that this initiative serves to consolidate the gastronomic and commercial offer of the municipality, while promoting local
The Mijas Craft Association
products. “We see that every year the participation is increasing and that this event has been consolidated as a great gastronomic event at provincial level”, said the councillor.
Likewise, José David Moreno of the Radikal Mijas restaurant said that he would be offering a selection of signature wines, including some from local wineries, and a selection of tapas, while Arancha Moreno, also participating in the event, said that she would have a wine list with white, rosé and red wines, plus vermouths and a selection of tapas. “These initiatives are good for a business, it gives us visibility, and for people to come, as it is a reason for them to go out and enjoy our wine, our cheese and the local products”, concluded Moreno.
will set up stalls at the
On 25th and 26th of October,
the collective will also organise two live workshops for adults and children
this”. A total of 7 artisans from various fields will exhibit their pieces in the different stands that will be set up on Saturday and Sunday, from 10:30 to 21 hours, in the Cortijo Don Elías in Las Lagunas.
A member of the Mijas Craft Association,, Humildad Ríos,
the artisans taking part in one of the workshops, in this case “a ceramics workshop to build pots for succulents. The aim is for all participants to experience the process from beginning to end”.
ointed out that “each artisan will have a space to show their crafts, we will have a point of sale for our pieces, and we will show the work we do. We will also offer workshops”.
In this market we will find Quejojoyas with polymer clay accessories, copper and silver
jewellery by Mª Ángeles Hernández, wooden pieces by JJ Recícleme, ceramics by Rosalía Cuevas, spirulina by Revival, varnishes by Humildad Ríos and jewellery by Raquel Montes Rosalía Cuevas will be one of
Another artisan, J.J. Martín, will give a free wood workshop for children where they will learn about the history and different types of wood. “I work as a spoon carver, which is part of ‘arte pastoril’, and I am trying to ensure that this long tradition is not lost”, he said, adding that “the aim is to get children to have their first experience and contact with wood, and to know the importance of recycling and reusing, especially wood”.
The councillor for Public Roads, Mari Francis Alarcón (2nd left), and the councillor for Commerce, Juan Carlos Maldonado (3rd left) / Press.
The mayoress meets with neighbours of the racecourse
The residents of the area told the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, their main requests
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), announced on Tuesday 22nd that the Town Hall will soon put out to tender the conservation and maintenance service for the Sierra de Mijas. The mayoress made this announcement after a meeting with residents of the SUP C-24 sector, in the area of the Costa del Sol Racecourse, which was also attended by councillors Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP) and Juan José Torres Trella (PP), and in which they expressed their concern about the future of the plots
FOREIGNERS
of land located in the Chaparral forest. “I am with them, we have to preserve as much as possible all the trees that we have in our municipality and we have shown this concern through the contract for the conservation and maintenance of our mountains, which will soon go out to tender”, said the mayoress, adding that “we will try to ensure that this area is as little affected as possible by the removal of trees and that its urban development can be planned without affecting the vegetation”.
At the meeting, held on the 17th of October, the neighbours
expressed their concern to Mata about the possible modifiction of the SUP C-24 reparcelling project, approved in plenary session in July 2021. According to them, the modification contemplates “the construction of four-storey buildings for a total of 654 homes, with the disappearance of a large amount of forest mass” said the president of the association Bosque El Chaparral de Mijas, Sergio Espinosa, in a statement sent to this media. At the meeting, Espinosa gave the mayoress a written document describing the forest in a technical way, the
The talk on communities of owners organised by Foreigners brings together a large audience
The founding partner of Intercala Asesores José Luis Navarro reported on the matter to the foreign residents in attendance
A.M./F.M.R./C.M.
talk in English was held on Wednesday
ded by a large number of people. Navarro explained the differences between the regulations in countries such as Spain and England. “The issue of communities of owners involves many disciplines at the same time, it is
urban development problem that, they say, threatens it and the possible solutions they propose to the Town Hall. “These are issues that were raised at the meeting, which we took note of and which we are already working on to solve”, said the mayoress. At the meeting, according to the president of the association, issues such as the request for more cleaning and clearing of the streets, the improvement of the bus service, more parking in the area, as well as improvements to the playground were also raised. In addition, the
Mata: “we
we will work along these lines, meeting with all those neighbourhood communities that are in areas yet to be developed”
residents asked for a change in the direction of the road under construction linking La Cala with the racecourse because, they argued, “there are three alternatives towards La Cala, but for the way back, the only way is to go along the motorway to the lighthouse and cross by dirt tracks or go to the castle area to take the road to the cemetery”.
With regard to this last question, Mata confirmed that, indeed, “there is a road that connects with La Cala, where in summer we have had two directions, but due to development issues in the area, a single direction has been determined” and, in this sense, she assured that “from the Town Hall
“I am with them, we have to preserve as much as possible all the trees that we have in our municipality and we have shown this concern through the contract for the conservation and maintenance of our mountains, which will soon go out to tender”
we are taking note trying to solve these day to day problems”. “Mijas has a problem of accessibility; we have little public transport service and there are areas that have been developed in which there is a lack of roads that allow access to the A-7”, she said, although she clarified that “in many cases these are infrastructures that we cannot build overnight because these are areas that are currently being developed and the development comes with this type of problem”. The mayoress, however, was optimistic in this regard and was confident that “over time these problems will dissipate because there are solutions and because the areas will be developed”. Finally, the mayoress said that “we will work along these lines, meeting with all those neighbourhood associations that are in areas yet to be developed and that will have to suffer at the beginning of this development” and stressed that “we are working so that as soon as possible there is an established normality and they can enjoy the area where they live”.
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
OF THE FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT
OCT 26TH AND 30TH 11 H. SOLIDARITY TABLES
La Cala Branch Office Square
OCT 30TH 16 HOURS INFORMATIVE TALK on legal advice on Brexit-related issues
not just a legal matter but more of a cultural and other kind of issue”, he pointed out.
NOV 2ND MORNING
PAD MARKET
NOV 3RD 10 HOURS
WALK AGAINST DIABETES
NOV 27TH AND 30TH 11 HOURS
SOLIDARITY TABLES
La Cala Branch Office Square
In addition, Navarro added: “In the talk we will try to clarify those points in which owners have a systematic error, that is, they always make mistakes, the idea is to clear up those doubts that lead them to make mistakes that they should not make”. The talk was received with great interest by the attendees, who were grateful for the opportunity to learn and to better understand how communities work in Spain.
Isabel Merino
ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas(PP)
The autumn activities of the Foreigners Department attract a large number of people. Following the British Legion parade on the 19th of October, an informative
The mayoress, Ana Mata, in the middle, with councillors Torres Trella (4th left) and Gómez Teruel (right) and neighbours / Mijas Press Office.
23rd at the La Cala Branch Office, aimed mainly at foreign residents. The meeting was about communities of owners and was led by the writer and founding partner of the law firm Intercala Asesores José Luis Navarro and was atten-
The Foreigners’ Technicians Katja Thirion and Laura Córdoba, with José Luis Navarro / F.M. Romero.
take over Mijas on CATRINAS HALLOWEEN
On Thursday 31st, the Youth Department has planned activities in the three urban areas to celebrate the Day of the Dead
Report by Isabel Merino
This year Halloween comes to Mijas more colourful than ever.
On this occasion, the Youth Department will focus the celebration of this festivity on the figure of the catrinas, the popular character that represents death in the Mexican culture and which, for some years now, has become one of the most popular costumes at parties all over the world.
So if you haven’t yet chosen
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your costume for Halloween, the Youth Department invites you to parade through the streets with the elaborate make-up and bright flowers that identify the catrinas, thus honouring what death represents for Mexicans.
In Mijas Pueblo, specifically in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña, the party will start at 16:00 hours, where there will be a children’s haunted house, photocall, performances, workshops, games and bouncy castles. The same enter-
tainment will also take place in La Cala, although in the seaside town the activities will begin at 17:00. The event will take place in La Butibamba park.
In Las Lagunas, you can enjoy the most terrifying night of the year from 17:30 hours, where all of the above will be accompanied by the haunted house
SOLIDARITY BREAKFAST AGAINST el cáncer de mama breast cancer
The Idiliq Foundation organised a series of fundraising initiatives, including a solidarity breakfast attended by most of the corporation’s groups
On the occasion of the International Day Against Breast Cancer, the Idiliq Foundation organised a series of initiatives to raise funds, including a solidarity breakfast on Friday 18th, which was atten-
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ded by members of the municipal corporation and 300 employees of the Idiliq Group and volunteers from the NGO. Everyone wore a pink T-shirt to make this fight visible. For eight years now,
Avilés Digital Dental Clinic: Celebrating the future of dentistry
in Fuengirola
Ed. Dep. Avilés Digital Dental Clinic, located in the heart of Fuengirola, continues to move towards the future of dentistry, with an innovative approach that prioritises the patient experience and the application of the latest dental technologies. This coming 30th of October, the clinic celebrates its anniversary with an open day, inviting both patients and the general public to learn more about its modern approach and innovative treatments. Since its opening, it has become a benchmark in the town of Fuengirola, thanks to the leadership of Dr. Pablo Avilés and his team of specialists in complex cases. With an approach that combines the most advanced dental technology, friendly treatment and patient comfort
as a priority, Avilés Digital Dental Clinic is taking oral care to another level.
Open Day: Don’t be afraid to smile this Halloween!
To commemorate this important milestone, the clinic is organising a special event on Wednesday 30th of October, from 18:00 to 20:00 approx. This open day is a unique opportunity to get a closer look at its facilities and discover the dental treatments that are making a difference in oral care.
The event will also be an occasion to enjoy with the family, in the festive spirit of Halloween, there will be special gifts prepared by the dental clinic for those attending. Under the slogan ‘Don’t be afraid to smile this Halloween’, the aim is to convey to
the Idiliq Foundation has been promoting this initiative in October; last year it raised 12,000 euros, which were donated to the Spanish Cancer Association. As the president of the founda-
patients that going to the dentist does not have to be a cause for anxiety. Thanks to the application of modern technologies and a friendly atmosphere, they aim to make the visit to the dentist a calm and even pleasant experience.
Commitment to innovation and patient wellbeing
Avilés Digital Dental Clinic specialises in complex treatments including digital implantology,
Programme of
tion, Juan Miguel Marcos, pointed out, this year they hope to raise more funds. “If there is no research that can improve the results of the treatments and, later on, the patient’s life, we would not do anything”, said the president of the AECC in Mijas, Lola Sanchís.
dental aesthetics and oral rehabilitation. Its commitment to the use of digital technologies such as 3D CT, X-Guide for high-precision surgery, and digital smile design allows its patients to enjoy more efficient and comfortable treatments. The clinic has opted for a concept of modern dentistry, where they take care of the patient’s experience, not only in the quality of the results, but also in every detail of the service.
An event for the whole family
The open day is designed so
Mijas Pueblo
16 hours
Children’s haunted house, photocall, performances, workshops, games and inflatables
La Cala Las Lagunas ACTIVITIES
17 hours 17:30 hours
Children’s haunted house, photocall, performances, workshops, games and inflatables
Children’s haunted house, photocall, performances, workshops, games and inflatables.
for people over 12 years of age, which will be set up inside the Cortijo Don Elías. The rest of the activities will take place at the fairgrounds.
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that the whole family can participate. It will be the perfect opportunity to meet the medical team, answer questions about treatments and enjoy a fun and festive atmosphere. With a Halloween themed decoration, attendees will be able to immerse themselves in a fun atmosphere while discovering more about the importance of oral health care. Don’t miss this event and come and celebrate with us the first anniversary of Avilés Digital Dental Clinic. We are waiting for you on the 30th of October to discover how, with our support, you can smile without fear.
Juan Miguel Marcos, Ana Mata and Lola Sanchís / J.P.
e Royal British Legion
parades for the first time on the Costa del Sol
The Royal British Legion (RBL) chose the municipality of Mijas, specifically the town of La Cala, to parade for the first time on the Costa del Sol. It did so on Saturday, marching through the main streets of the seaside town, and as part of the events organised around the so-called Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day or Armistice Day.
“This is the first time that the British Legion has come to Mijas and we are sure that it will not be the last”, said the councillor for Foreigners of Mijas Town Hall, Mario Bravo (PP), adding that “with these events, the British remember the end of the First World War, paying tribute to all the soldiers who fell in that war”.
“This is the first time ever that we’ve done a parade like this. We do it for Remembrance Sunday, which is in November. We do various events across the coast and also from Estepona all the way to the north of Spain. It’s all for the veterans”, said Matthew Jones, standard-bearer in the South Spain district. During the event and also during the coming wee-
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ks, the Royal British Legion will be selling its traditional and symbolic poppies, “which help former British soldiers and also their families”, said Neal Toplis, president of RBL in southern Spain.
The parade started at midday in la Butibamba Park and was attended by people of different nationalities, pipers, cars decorated for the occasion, members of the British Legion, flag bearers and all those who attended to support the cause.
It did so in La Cala de Mijas, as part of the events commemorating Armistice Day in honour of the veterans
Aristochat celebrates its 14th anniversary with a charity dinner
The aim was to raise funds for the more than 200 cats that the association houses in its shelter
I.M./M.L./C.A. Friends, acquaintances and adopters of Aristochat gathered on Friday 18th at the Asador Otola to commemorate the 14th anniversary of this group, which since 2010 has been taking in abandoned cats at its shelter and caring for them while they look for a new home for them. A task for which they only rely on donations and private collaborations. “I am very happy because every year on Aristochat’s birthday people support us; I hope that next year more new people will come. We have to reach out to the younger generation”, said Aristochat’s president Chantal Lancelot
With a full dinner priced at 45
euros, which also offered vegetarian options, and which was enlivened with live music, the 65 attendees enjoyed an entertaining evening while collaborating with
“I
am very happy because every year
birthday people support us; hopefully next year more new people will come. We have to reach out to the new generations”
PAD and Aristochat.
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the collective. “Mijas can be very proud to have associations like this one that work so hard. I think we have always been one step ahead in this matter. Now there is a lot of people who understand that our pets are part of our family, but they already applied that wonderful theory of capture, sterilize, find them a famil”, said the councillor of the government team Lourdes Burgos (PP).
The next activity will be on Friday 25th of October, a rock festival with performances by the groups Deja Vu, Rock Revival and Tributo Rock Band. It will take place at 19:30 in the Manuel España Theatre and has been promoted by the El Juncal Neighbourhood Association. Tickets are priced at five euros and can be purchased at the headquarters of the neighbourhood association and through the associations PAD and Aristochat.
“They now have a legislative framework that protects them and support from the Town Hall, as they are doing an impressive job to give substance to the Animal Welfare Law”
A member of Rotary Club Mijas International entertains ADIMI in his vegetable patch
C.A. In a day full of learning and friendliness, the Rotary Club Mijas, under the presidency of Katja Range, held a successful activity together with Adimi, the Mijas Association for People with Intellectual Disabilities.
Laura Villa, manager of Adimi, had previously shared with Katja how therapeutic these changes from the normal routine could be and the importance of offering outdoor activities to the users, so together they discussed ways in which Rotary could offer some of these activities to the association.
George Lumby, “an outstanding member of the club and passionate gardener”, they said from Rotary, offered his home as the setting for this inspiring collaboration.
Participants were fascinated to explore George’s garden, where they discovered a variety of fruits and vegetables at different stages of development, from aubergines to avocados. George shared his knowledge of plant care, highlighting the intriguing production of luffa sponges, which particularly captivated visitors.
The day ended with a banquet of tapas prepared by George’s wife Hortensia. The feast included delicacies such as boquerones (anchovies) and jamón serrano.
The event not only strengthened the ties between Rotary Club Mijas and Adimi, but they also agreed to collaborate in the development of the association’s vegetable garden, ensuring a future full of joint projects that will continue to benefit the local community.
C. Arroyo / I. Pérez
The parade started in the Butibamba park / M.C.
Pipers on the boulevard of La Cala / M.C.
Tribute was paid under the Torreón / M.C.
Councillors Bravo and Cuevas Dawson attended / M.C.
A group of scouts paraded / M.C.
Poppies symbolise the fallen / M.C.
Veterans / M.C.
Veteran choir/ M.C.
The funds will be used to take care of the cats living in the shelter / M.L.
Visitors spent a great day at George’s vegetable garden / Rotary Club Mijas.
on Aristochat’s
CHANTAL LANCELOT President of Aristochat
LOURDES BURGOS Councillor of the government team (PP)
MIJAS FASHION DAY
will bring together designers and experts in the fashion world
The event, which will take place on November 3rd at the Manuel España Theatre, includes two round tables with experts and a parade of new talents
Report by Isabel Merino
Fashion and culture will be more present than ever in Mijas on the 3rd of November at the Manuel España Theatre, which will host the ‘Mijas Fashion Day’, an event promoted by the Department of Culture of the Town Hall which will bring together designers, experts and personalities from the world of culture and fashion.
The councillor for the area, Juan Carlos Maldonado (PMP), highlighted on Wednesday 23rd that the event offers the opportunity to enjoy important figures in the sector, while he recalled that, according to the Textile and Fashion Observatory (OTYM), “the fashion industry employs 130,000
workers in Spain, represents 2.8% of the country’s GDP and 8.2% of exports and has an annual turnover of around 15 billion euros”.
The programme will begin at 10 hours with a series of talks in which experts and leaders in the field of fashion will address issues such as the impact of fashion on the economy, history and tradition, its evolution and new techniques through Artificial Intelligence or the importance of communication in this sector, among other aspects.
Petro Valverde , Fran Gallardo , Dione Pertegaz Ángel Sánchez Sirviente and Rosa Villacastín will be the participants in these round tables, as well as Raquel Pérez from the company ONVERSED.
At 12 hours the event will move to the outdoor patio of the theatre, where there will be a fashion show with young talents studying fashion in the province of Malaga, specifically at the Marbella Design Academy. Each one will present a design and a jury of experts will choose the winner, who will be able to enjoy practical training complementary to their studies with the designer Susana Zamora, a reference in flamenco and equestrian fashion.
The soprano Pilar Jurado and the singer Ana María Delgado from Málaga will perform at this event, which will be presented by Euprepio Padula . Admission will be free until full capacity is reached.
SUNDAY 3RD OF NOVEMBER
“Having an event like this one is not only an excellent opportunity to learn about trends and discover young talents, but also to get to know a strategic business area”
JUAN CARLOS MALDONADO Councillor for Culture (PMP)
Petro Valverde, Rosa Villacastín and Fran Gallardo will participate in the event / Archive.
MANUEL ESPAÑA THEAT
AGRYCULTURA FAIR
October 25th and 26th
Agrycultura Fair: ‘Cultivando nuestra historia’
Cortijo Don Elías, 10:30 to 21 h Fair of local products, with demonstrations and handling of machinery, musical entertainment and talks and discussions
CHEESE AND WINE FESTIVAL
Plaza Virgen de la Peña
Friday 25th:
18:00 h: Reme Fernández
19:30 h: Alejados
Saturday 26th:
12:00 h: Co. Flamenca José Lucena
20:30 h: Callejón
Sunday 25th:
18:00 h: Víctor Rojas dance groups
19:30 h: Maniacos
FRIDAY 25TH
Exhibition by Margarita Villarroel and Javier Coppel
La Cala Cultural Centre, 20 h
Until the 18th of November
Rock Party Manuel España Theatre, 19:30
h In aid of Aristochat and PAD. 5 euro donation. Tickets on sale at the headquarters of both groups, AV El Juncal. ‘Fila 0’ on 693 366 700
Saturday 26th
Poetry recital by Dr. Sladana Obradovic
Folks museum, 17 h Free admission
SUNDAY 27TH
The 80‘s and 90’s musical Manuel España Theatre, 18 h Tickets on glicon.com and one hour in advance at the theatre
Mijas Felina solidarity paella Restaurant Roberto´s Grill & Sports Bar
Price, 7 euros. Reservation at Roberto’s restaurant, minimarket La Siesta (Calahonda) or via bizum on 666 87 47 41
WHAT´S ON
HALLOWEEN
Halloween Party Mijas Pueblo, 16 hours; La Cala, 17 hours; Las Lagunas, 17:30 h.
Organised by Youth Department
More information on page 06
AFA Mjas Haunted House
October 31st, from 20 to 23 h At the group’s headquarters. Donation: 1 euro
DO NOT MISS
Exhibition ‘Ceramics and Fashion in Mijas’, by the Mijas Handicraft Association
Tourist Office in Mijas Pueblo Works by Rosalía Cuevas and Virginia Díaz. Until the 30th of October
Exhibition ‘Dalí. The Divine Comedy. Purgatorio’
Contemporary Art Centre (CAC) in Mijas
Until the 27th of March
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, in front of the branch offices on the second and last Sundays of the month
Painting exhibition by Maite Ruiz
Folk Museum in Mijas Pueblo
Until the 11th of November
Exhibition by Jorge Nestor Nevani Nitto
Opuntia Hotel Boutique Mijas
Until the 31st of October
Second hand market
Las Lagunas Fairground and at Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Flamenco show
Every Wednesday at 12 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo
Every Saturday at 12 h
Plaza de la Constitución, Mijas Pueblo
II Gala Dinner of the Mijas Lions Club 16th of November, Hotel Ilunion, 20:30 h 75 euros per person. Reservations on 617 776 258
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
VI Walk against diabetes Sunday, November 3rd
It is the sixth popular race ‘Walk against diabetes’, an initiative that, for another year, is organised by the diabetes group of the La Cala Lions Club. The event will take place on the 3rd of November in the seaside town and is part of the World Diabetes Day which is celebrated on the 14th of November. The walk will start at 10 hours from the Plaza del Torreón and from there they will walk along the Coastal Path. In addition, during the morning there will be various charities, free glucose tests, musical performances, zumba classes and much more. For more information call 607 879 450
Talk for british people
October 30th
The event is organised by the Foreigners Department of the Mijas Town Hall in collaboration with British Lawyer Spain & Abogado en la Red. During the presentation of the event, the lawyer Jorge Postigo explained that “we have a British population in Mijas who could not get their TIE card and who are looking for different options to regularise and have legal documentation, so that they can enjoy what is on offer in Mijas, Malaga, Spain and throughout the country, which is why we are holding this talk to help them”. The event is open to all British residents but to attend it is necessary to register in advance on info@ britishlawyerspain.com or by calling 678 826 771.
