Find out more about the 11 nativity scenes that are taking part in this edition of the contest organised by the Town Hall
CALENDAR
Get it with THIS EDITION of the weekly at the usual distribution points
SOLIDARITY SUNDAY for
Candor CF at the ann e pitch
Father Christmas will welcome families on Friday 20th in La Cala, Saturday 21st in Mijas Pueblo and Monday 23rd in Las Lagunas S
The club has organised a charity match as well as the II Women's 7-a-side Football Tournament; the objective, no child without a toy
The ‘Certamen de Pastorales de Mijas’ is already a Festivity of Tourist Singularity
The Plaza Virgen de la Peña will host the 39th edition of this event on Sunday 22nd, starting at 12 noon, with the participation of 15 groups
The ocal olice grows with ten new officers
in an institutional act which was presided over by the mayoress of the municipality, Ana Mata, and the councillor for Public Safety, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson, who assured that they will also continue to demand more personnel for the Civil Guard from the central government / M.J.Gómez. NEWS/03
Mijas and Aula del Mar sign an agreement to promote the Marine Protection Network ifferent actions will be organised to promote social awareness in caring for the coastline and the seabed
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The Mijas Music Band will offer its V Christmas Concert this Saturday 21st It will take place in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña from 18:30 with a repertoire of classic Christmas songs; admission is free
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The Harena Foundation presents in Mijas its project to fight loneliness among the elderly
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORESS Ana Mata
The mayoress of the municipality will address a message to all the neighbours on the 24th, Christmas Eve, at 20:50 hours. You can follow it on Mijas 3.40 and Radio Mijas NEWS/04
The Town Hall wants to start up the Loneliness and Companionship Plan for the elderly next year
The Mijas Local Police has a total of 147 officers since last Wednesday 18th, following the ceremony held at the Mijas Town Hall in which ten new officers took up their duties. Surrounded by family and friends, the police officers officially joined the local police force
Environment
Different actions will be organised to promote social awareness in caring for the coastline and the seabed
The government team stresses that the commitment of the Mijas Town Hall with the care of the environment ‘is total’ and now, states, that ‘another step forward’ has been taken, since the mayoress of the town, Ana Mata (PP), signed on Tuesday 17th a collaboration agreement with the Foundation Aula del Mar Mediterráneo (FAMM) to promote in the municipality the so-called Red de Protección Marina (Marine Protection Network).
The
municipality will have a group of volunteers to preserve marine ecosystems
This is a plan that the FAMM has been developing with the intention of taking organised, direct, rapid and effective action by environmental volunteers in the face of environmental impacts on the marine environment. It includes the organisation of environmental awareness campaigns and programmes and actions for the restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems and is organised through custody and action groups in a specific geographical area, called Creamar Groups.
Mijas is the third municipality in the province to join this agreement, which includes actions such as, for example, a programme of dissemination, training and citizen participation with the publication of specific informative materials that will culminate in the organisation of a
Mijas and the Aula del Mar sign an agreement to promote
the Marine Protection Netw k
ANA MATA, MAYORESS (PP)
“F us the care of our seabed and coastline is essential”
DURING THE SIGNING OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE AULA DEL MAR, Ana Mata recalled that, in Mijas, “we have a biodiversity that is invaluable. That is why we have chosen the Aula del Mar Mediterráneo Foundation, which has a long history of awarenessraising and conservation actions, as our great ally when it comes to encouraging care. Not only do we want to preserve our submerged forests, we also want to expand them”. For his part, Juan Antonio López, president of FAMM, pointed out that “Mijas is one
training day on the singularities of the municipality. In addition, the agreement includes the organisation of a first coastal action day, collaboration with those
posidonia
of the municipalities with the greatest marine biodiversity in Malaga, thanks to its posidonia meadows. With this group we are going to
necessary initiatives for the coast that require volunteers and the promotion of other environmental awareness, restoration, reforestation and environmental
Mijas has posidonia meadows on its coastline with an incalculable ecological value. It is an aquatic plant with similar characteristics to terrestrial plants, with roots, stems and leaves up to one metre long, and serves as a guarantee of biodiversity. In fact, the municipality is catalogued as a Special Conservation Area (ZEC Calahonda, ES6170030). This is the area between Calahonda and the lighthouse ‘Faro de Calaburras’, which translates into more than 1,400 hectares of surface area.
Be part of
CREAMAR
Anyone of legal age who lives near the beaches where the action is to be carried out, who has the time available to participate in the actions entrusted to them and who passes the FAMM selection pro-
protect this special coastline and raise awareness among beach users”.
improvement actions in selected areas of the Mijas coastline.
cess can take part.
Ed. Dep. / Design: Isabel Merino
The mayoress Ana Mata and the president of FAMM, Juan Antonio López, at the signing of the agreement on Tuesday 17th / B.M.
Thanks to the new personnel, the Mijas security force now has a total of 147 police officers
Report by M.J.G / Design: Isabel Merino / Translation: C. Arroyo
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), accompanied by the councillor for Public Safety, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox), presided over the swearing in ceremony of new officers of the Local Police on the morning of Wednesday 18th. Ten new officers joined the local police force, which brings the total number of officers serving in the municipality to 147.
The new officers have joined after obtaining their posts through the open seat system. Subsequently they have participated in a training course at the Institute of Emergencies and Public Safety of Andalusia, as well as internships to complete their training. Having passed the whole process, they are now taking up their duties as local police officers. “A new stage has begun, but with the same enthusiasm as
The inauguration took place on Wednesday 18th in the plenary hall of the Town Hall
during these months of training. It’s a dream come true and we have to carry on with it”, said the officer María Ramos after taking up her post. Diego Valencia, also already a member of the Mijas Local Police, agrees with his colleague that “it is a dream come true, the profession I have wanted since I was a child and today it has become a reality. The truth is that being able to share it with family and friends is a source of pride”. Both say that “from now on we will work with great enthusiasm to give the people of Mijas the service they deserve, let’s hope we can live up to it”.
In this respect, the mayoress assured that one of her priorities and those of the government
team is to improve the human and material resources available to the Local Police, as she described this body as essential for the progress of the municipality.
“Being a local police officer is much more than a job, it is a way of life that is based on sacrifice and a vocation for public service, something that goes beyond just keeping a timetable. For this reason, and because I know how dedicated you are, I can only thank you for your choice”, she explained during her speech.
For his part, Cuevas Dawson stressed that the incorporation of these new officers is an important step forward for the security and peace of mind of families in Mijas. “These ten new police officers come to reinforce the daily work already done by our officers, ensuring safety in the streets, in our neighbourhoods and in the daily lives of all Mijeños”, said the councillor.
To conclude, the councillor reaffirmed the “commitment” of the government team with the security of Mijas and stressed that from the area of Public Safety they will continue to work “so that our Local Police can perform their valuable role in the best conditions, because ensuring order and peace of mind for our families is and will remain a priority”.
The Mijas Town Hall
adds ten new officers
to the Local Police F ce
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Civil Guard COMMITMENT
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The may ess cas f a greater presence of the Civil Guard
Both the mayoress and the councillor for Public Safety recalled that the Mijas government team has repeatedly demanded the central government to increase the number of troops in the town.
BOTH ANA MATA AND JUAN CARLOS CUEVAS DAWSON REFERRED TO THE PROVISION OF THE CIVIL GUARD, as well as the means of this force so that they can ensure the safety of the Mijeños “in the best conditions”. “We have a significant lack of resources regarding the State Security Forces and Corps. We only have half the number of Civil Guard personnel that we should have”, said Cuevas Dawson, who added that “we will continue to demand the Ministry to provide us with the Civil Guard we need”. For her part, the mayoress pointed out that “this demand has to be taken into account by the national government, which is responsible for ensuring that Mijas has the troops to guarantee the security we deserve”.
Currently there are approximately 160 officers, the government team believes that this should be reinforced with a hundred more officers.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, together with the councillor for Public Safety, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson; the chief intendant of the Local Police, Juan Manuel Rosas, and the ten officers who joined the local police force / M.J.G.
Christmas time
CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORESS OF MIJAS Ana Mata
Good evening, my dear neighbours of Mijas, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to enter your homes to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2025. May health, peace, warmth and joy be with you in the new year that we will soon be welcoming.
As I confessed to you just a year ago, it is an immense joy, an honour and an exciting responsibility for me to address you as mayoress of this beautiful and great municipality. I am happy and fortunate to be able to work every day for all ‘Mijeños’ and to do so, moreover, accompanied by a great team. We are guided by love for Mijas, a sense of duty and a firm commitment to promote a future of well-being and prosperity, a future in which the people, you, are the priority.
With just a few days left to say goodbye to 2024, it is time to take stock and look to the future with the perspective of what we have lived and the experience we have gained.
It has been an exciting, intense year with a strong sense of commitment. But the satisfaction of working for Mijas and the absolute conviction that we are on the right path makes me proud and inspires me to welcome 2025 with open arms, knowing that there is nothing more gratifying and beautiful than building a better Mijas together.
As you all know, having a house that is well organised, structured and with an efficient management of resources is absolutely necessary for it to function properly. This is precisely one of the priority tasks on which the government team at the head of the Mijas Town Hall has been working very hard. Because, if we want the outside to work and shine, the inside has to be organised to be able to give the best of itself. This may seem banal at first, but I can assure you that it is essential for the proper functioning of any public institution, and Mijas cannot be less. There is still a long way to go but the foundations of this path of progress and wellbeing are being laid to position Mijas in the place it deserves.
The needs and demands of our neighbours are the ultimate reason for every public servant and worker. As mayoress, that is my maxim. That is why I have made it a priority to address the housing problem. I am aware that there are many young people and families who cannot afford to buy a home, which is why the Town Hall is working to promote the construction of 557 public housing units, both for sale and for rent, which will be the biggest boost to public housing in Mijas in the last two decades. In order to take this step it has been necessary, firstly, to update the Municipal Register of Housing Applicants, an essential requirement to be eligible for one of them, and secondly, to identify the land to be able to carry them out. We are talking about a total of four municipal plots of land totalling almost 36,000 square metres.
In order to make this and other important projects a reality, it is absolutely necessary to have a municipal budget. Without them it is impossible to undertake any kind of action. As was the case last year, Mijas will have accounts for 2025 that safeguard the proper functioning of the Town Hall and that guarantee the investments and projects that are promoted from the different areas. To be transparent with the citizens and for them to know what their taxes are spent on is a clear exercise of rectitude and responsibility. It cannot be otherwise. A town hall without municipal accounts is like a ship without a rudder and Mijas has already left behind the times when it lacked them to settle on the path of stability and integrity.
It is precisely for this reason that the Reglamento Orgánico Municipal (Municipal Organic Regulations) have also been approved, a mandatory tool for all municipalities with a large population like ours and which, until now, has not become a reality.
The same applies to the definitive modification of the Public Employment Offer. With this, we have guaranteed compliance with the European directive which obliges us to stabilise those posts necessary for the municipality.
Without forgetting projects that will be emblematic for Mijas such as the recovery of La Puente, the extension and remodelling of the La Cala football pitch and the refurbishment and extension of the Miguel González Berral municipal auditorium, and of which the first steps have already been taken to make them a reality.
In short, progress with which this Town Hall shows its commitment to Mijas and to all of you. I am convinced that united and with the community feeling that characterises us, we will move forward towards a very positive future full of great moments.
I do not want to go on much longer on an evening that is to share with our loved ones, to remember especially those who are no longer with us and not to forget those who, due to different circumstances, are going through difficult times.
At this point, I would like to make a very special mention to all those affected by the DANA, both those in Valencia and those in other provinces like ours. There is no consolation for what they have lived through, so I can only convey to them the affection of all the neighbours of Mijas. An affection that, once again, has been demonstrated thanks to the great expressions of solidarity that have allowed the aid collected to reach its destination, always with the utmost respect for the instructions of the authorities and institutions in charge of coordinating it.
For all these reasons, giving thanks for all that we have, I can only wish you a very Merry Christmas and may the New Year fill you with joy, health and hope. Good night.
MIJAS COMUNICACIÓN BROADCAST THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORESS OF MIJAS
TUESDAY 24TH, AT 20:50 HOURS, on MIJAS 3.40 TV and Radio mijas inside path the
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata, in her office in the Mayor’s office / A. Gijón.
declared as a
festival of tourist singularity ‘Certamen de Pastorales de Mijas,’
The acknowledgement comes after the mayoress of the municipality, Ana Mata, undertook to initiate the procedures to obtain it
Dep. / Design: C.M. / Tran.: C.A.
The ‘Certamen de Pastorales Villa de Mijas’, one of the most important events in the province and a pioneer in the celebration of this type of group gatherings, has been declared by the Malaga Provincial Council as a Festival of Tourist Provincial Singularity.
The event is held every December in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña and brings together groups not only from the municipality but also from different parts of Andalusia. The Town Hall stressed on Wednesday 18th that the interest it arouses throughout the province and Andalusia means that many groups want to participate in this unique event every year. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), expressed
her satisfaction for this acknowledgement “which is a source of pride for all of us who love Mijas, but especially for our ‘pastorales’”.
Municipal sources recalled that the acknowledgement comes after the mayoress announced her intention to initiate the procedures to obtain this distinction, something that has been a reality since Wednesday morning, the 18th.
For his part, Francisco Salado, president of the supra-municipal institution, stressed that it is “a festival of extraordinary character, which stands out from the ordinary and is elevated to a category that deserves to be highlighted and discovered by citizens who do not yet know about it”.
The announcement comes just a few days before the XXXIX
“The acknowledgement is a source of pride for all of us who love Mijas, but especially for our ‘pastorales’, guardians of an ancestral tradition that, thanks to their tireless work, has endured”
New meeting ON SUNDAY 22ND
From 12 hours
edition of the festival, which this year will take place on December 22nd, starting at 12:00 noon, in the aforementioned Plaza Virgen de la Peña. It should be remembered that Mijas has a total of five
‘pastorales’ and that they are a benchmark. The day will be enlivened by a total of 15 ‘pastorales’, including the five from Mijas. “We congratulate all the ‘pastorales’ and invite the Mijeños and those
It is “a festival of extraordinary character, which stands out from the ordinary and is elevated to a category that deserves to be highlighted and discovered by citizens who do not yet know about it”
who visit us to come to the Plaza Virgen de la Peña this Sunday 22nd to enjoy this event”, said the councillor for Festivities and Traditions of the Mijas Town Hall, Silvia Marín (PP).
ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)
FRANCISCO SALADO
President of the Malaga Provincial Council
Pastorales
PLAZA VIRGEN DE LA PEÑA
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Christmas time
The Mijas Music Band
It will take place in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña on Saturday 21st, starting at 18:30 hours, and admission is free
Ed. Dep.
The activities programmed by the Mijas Town Hall for Christmas continue and this weekend music will be the main protagonist. On Sunday 22nd, the XXXIX Certamen de Pastorales will be held, while on Saturday the Mijas Music Band will offer its traditional Christmas concert from 18:30 hours in the Plaza Virgen de la Peña in Mijas Pueblo.
The concert, now in its fifth year, will feature a repertoire divided into two main parts. In the first part the musicians will play ‘1492: Conquest of Paradise’, ‘Hallelujah’, ‘Concierto de Aranjuez’, ‘The power of love’, and ‘Gonna fly now’.
FORTHCOMING ACTIVITIES
In the second part, they will play ‘A Christmas canon’, ‘Somewhere in my memory’, ‘Noche de paz’, ‘Mi burrito sabanero’ and the medley ‘Llega la Navidad’. The director of the Municipal Band, Francisco Jesús Valcárcel, emphasised that this is a very varied repertoire and that they will play songs that have been performed throughout the year, although with some novelties. “We are very excited and we are preparing this concert with a lot of hard work, commitment and effort. We want the whole audience to enjoy it with us”, he assured. Admission to the Christmas concert is free.
Christmas markets
Until the 31st Plaza de la Constitución (Mijas Pueblo) 11:00 to 19:00 h from 11:00
Until the 6th of January
The programme First part Second part
- 1492: Conquest of Paradise by Vangelis. Arrangements: John Glenesk Mortimer
- Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen. Arrangements: Michael Brown
- Concierto de Aranjuez by Rodrigo. Arrangements: Bolton
- The Power of Love by Jennifer Rush. Arrangements: Steve Cortland
- Gonny Fly Now, by Bill Conti, Carol Connors, Ay Robbins. Arrangements: Robert W. Lowden
Father Christmas
- A Christmas Canon by Pachabel and the first Noel. Arrangements : Michael Green
- Somewhere in my memory by John Williams.
Arrangements: Ginés Ramírez González
- Noche de paz by Franz Xaber Gbrube.
Arrangements: Francisco Valcárcel
- Mi burrito sabanero.
Arrangements: Francisco Valcárcel
- LLEGA LA NAVIDAD. Christmas medley. Arrangements and harmonizations by Francisco Jesús Valcárcel
The director of the Municipal Band, Francisco Jesús Valcárcel, together with another member of the group, Salvador Fernández / M.J.G.
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MIJAS PUEBLO
Senior Citizens
presents its project to fight loneliness among the elderly
The Town Hall applauds the work of the NGO and pays tribute to Celia Salguero as a promoter of companionship for the senior citizens
M. López / N. Luque
The Manuel España Theatre hosted on Tuesday 17th the first meeting with the Harena Foundation as part of the activity ‘Mijas with Soul and solidarEDAD’. This entity is an NGO that fights to eradicate loneliness among the elderly through the companionship of other elderly volunteers. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), who attended the presentation of the entity, was very interested in the project: “The aim of this programme is to raise awareness of the Harena Foundation but also to call on all social agents, especially the associations that work in our municipality and do exceptional work, and we are going to start working with this unwanted loneliness to prevent a situation that exists”. The manager of the Harena Foundation, Angie
The Town Hall
wants to implement the Loneliness and Companionship Plan for the Elderly by 2025
Moreno, applauded the commitment of Mijas for its elderly: “We have seen a completely dedicated public because coming on such difficult days already stands out and because they are people who are totally aware of this problem that the elderly have”.
Being a volunteer You are never too old to be a volunteer, Antonio Parrilla is 81 years old and accompanies seven people: “I believe that the volunteer benefits more than the person who receives your help”.
The elderly who benefit from this companionship are very grateful for the work of the volunteers. Antonia Navarro is one of them, her life has changed completely since she has been accompanied. “We go for a walk, have a drink and chat”, she told us.
Shared moments
In Mijas, Celia Salguero was one of the pioneers in this type of action through the municipal programme ‘Seniors for Seniors’ and has received recognition with the promise that she will continue her work thanks to other volunteers who, we are sure, will carry on her legacy. The Mijas Town Hall will work with a register of elderly people in a situation of unwanted loneliness and with the necessary volunteers so that the entire municipality of Mijas is cove-
Dear neighbour,
I would like to address you at this time of year to wish you, on my behalf and on behalf of the government team, a Christmas full of peace, joy and love surrounded by your family and dearest friends.
This time of the year is ideal to renew our bonds of community, to share moments to remember and to strengthen our union and commitment to Mijas.
May the new year bring with it new opportunities, health and prosperity for you and all your loved ones. Together we will continue to build a bright future full of well-being and prosperity.
A big hug
Celia Salguero receives recognition from the mayoress for her work in accompanying the elderly / N.L.
The mayoress, Ana Mata (right), and the manager of the Harena Foundation, Angie Moreno (left), together with three of the participants at the event / N.L.
red. Recently, the councillor for Senior Citizens, Silvia Marín (PP), announced that the Town Hall wants to launch next year
the Plan de Soledad y Acompañamiento para Mayores (Loneliness and Companionship Plan for the Elderly).
Ana Carmen Mata Rico Mayoress of Mijas
Christmas Village in Mijas Pueblo
Solidarity
Solidarity in Mijas
Francisco M. Romero
One more week, in the last few days, several entities have developed solidarity actions always for the benefit of groups and entities that need the help of society as a whole. December and January are two months in which solidarity comes to the fore every day, encouraged by the Christmas spirit, although it is true that in Mijas it is a feeling that is constantly cultivated throughout the year. Donations, collections, fundraising, activi-
Numerous local groups are committed every day to helping those most in need, but at this time of year they do their utmost to help
ties for the most disadvantaged... from the Idiliq Foundation whose help never stops, to Soroptimist who is always trying to find ways to help others, to the Red Cross, the Danish Club of Mijas, the members of Rotary Mijas International, and the constant work of the association Nueva Cultura del Desarrollo Social, the groups in Mijas and private en-
tities such as Carrefour coordinate to ensure that their support reaches the maximum number of people and in the best possible way. They have already demonstrated this with the aid provided to the victims of the DANA. But the needs are many, that’s why we are all necessary when it comes to creating a fairer and kinder world for everyone.
The Danish club red cross in aid of
F.M.R. She has done it again: Helle Tychsen, a Danish pensioner living in the municipality and who has been collaborating with the Mijas Red Cross for more than 10 years, delivered 183 new toys to the organisation on Tuesday 17th, which will distribute them to children from families in need this Christmas. Tychsen has collected money throughout the year from members, supporters and then bought toys for children between the ages of 1 and 15. “I am very happy that we are able to make this toy donation for another year and I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this project”. This member of the Danish Club has throughout her life promoted other similar and equally necessary projects in Africa and Greenland.
Rotary Mijas International
F.M.R. George y Hortensia Lumby are two members of Rotary Mijas International who during 2024, with the help of friends, have set up and tended a vegetable garden in the grounds of their home so that Adimi users can see first hand how vegetables grow. Besides the fact that it is a really fun activity, the lesson is clear: no disability is a barrier to nature, agriculture and the benefits of a home-cooked meal with produce you have planted yourself. This was the
supports the work of adimi
second visit to George’s garden, something that brought big smiles to the faces of the visitors from Adimi, as stated by the president of the association, Cristóbal Moreno, who is grateful for Rotary’s “great involvement with our work”.
George had his guests plant seeds to grow jacarandas, while showing jacaranda trees grown from one-month-old seedlings to trees over a metre tall. The seedlings, as they grow, will be the res-
F.M.R./N.L. In Mijas, 100 families are helped by the municipal food bank, run by the local Red Cross, whose work has become more difficult since it has stopped receiving support from the European Union and relies entirely on private donations and help from local businesses.
Soroptimist International Costa del Sol has been supporting the food bank for many years and this year will prepare a special bag of Christmas gifts. “Imagine having a family with children and relying on the food bank, it must be very difficult and frustrating”, said the president of Soroptimist, Daphne Theunissen. “That’s why we like to
add some sweetness to the holiday season. We can’t do this alone, GM Cash always gives us a good deal. We also receive financial support from the La Cala Lions Club and Reiki Terapias Mijas”.
“As well as participating in the solidarity tables in La Cala, we have been in the Food Co. where we have collected a good amount of food, donated by the customers”. For the association Nueva Cultura del Desarrollo members of soroptimists are preparing a special gift for the children. They are also busy with their Dana Project and “we have already started to support women in Malaga
and Valencia, who have lost their businesses due to the floods and who have told us harrowing stories of what they have had to go through”.
The coordinator of the Spanish Soroptimists clubs, Lene Thygesen, “we have received a substantial donation from the Helene and Bonnik Hansen Foundation, and together with the money we raise at our anniversary celebration and through Soroptimists all over Europe, we have the chance to make a difference”.
The event was attended by the councillor for Social Inclusion in Mijas, Melisa Ceballos (PP) on behalf of Mijas Town Hall.
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ponsibility of the Adimi users who planted them, who will learn to care for them and be responsible for them. After the work, it was time for lunch and Hortensia had prepared a great meal full of dishes and desserts that delighted everyone who took part in such a stimulating meeting. When it was time to leave, of course, the farewell was delayed thanks to the good day they had had, but George and Hortensia promise to welcome them back.
Age Care celebrates its Christmas lunch.-
During the celebration the members of this group in Mijas celebrated the beginning of Christmas and enjoyed a festive lunch at their Oasis Centre in El Chaparral. Many Christmas jumpers could be seen along with lots of festive and sparkly earrings and headwear, as well as delicious food comprising of a selection of cold meats and salads, finished off with Christmas pudding and profiteroles. In addition, they enjoyed Simon’s voice and the most adventurous hit the dance floor.
La Cala Lions donate Christmas cheer to Caritas.-
As every year the La Cala Lions have once again demonstrated their commitment with the most disadvantaged families. On Tuesday 17th, they received in their Charity Shop five people from Caritas for the presentation of the food, drinks and Christmas presents for the children. The presents were donated by the Miraflores Golf Club, which also provided wine, chocolate and goodies; the Ladies at Queen Bee knitting group, who also helped with the shopping for two vulnerable families; and the volunteers and friends of La Cala Lions. Caritas will be in charge of distributing the resources among the needy families in the area.
ACE Shin celebrates a Christmas dinner and 25th anniversary.-
Around 170 people gathered on Saturday 14th of December at El Olivo Restaurant in La Cala de Mijas, for the Christmas Charity Dinner in aid of ACE SHIN that raised 3,500 euros. The event, sponsored by Ibex Seguros and Costa Connection Magazine, included a three course dinner, live entertainment from Mama Cath and The Soul Sisters and a charity raffle with prizes donated by the local community. La Cala de Mijas Lions Club announced that a cheque for 3,000 euros will be presented in January to improve the infrastructure of the shelter.
Councillor Melisa Ceballos attended the donation of the items together with representatives of Soroptimist and Red Cross / N.L.
Frans Wennich of the Danish Club, Helle Tychsen, the president of the Red Cross and Anette Skou / Danish Club.
The beautiful garden of George and Hortensia Lumby and members of Adimi / Rotary.
WHAT´S ON
FRIDAY 20TH
Collective exhibition ‘Artistas Acoge’ organised by Málaga Acoge
La Cala Cultural Centre, inauguration at 19 hours
Until the 7th of January
David Segorbe’s solidarity pedalling in aid of Adán
From Friday, at 12 hours, at the Ciudad Deportiva in Las Lagunas
You can collaborate by accompanying him, either on the spot or through the gofundme platform
Pastoral Santiago
El Juncal Neighbourhood Association, 20:30 hours
SATURDAY 21ST
Father Christmas motorbike rally (papanoelada) by Dale Jierro
Departure from Av. Polaris in Riviera del Sol, 17:00. Route through Las Lagunas, Fuengirola and finish in La Cala
Participants will hand out sweets to the little ones
Pastoral Amigos del Camorro
El Juncal l Neighbourhood Association, 19:00 hours
V Christmas Concert by the Mijas Music Band Marquee in the plaza Virgen de la Peña, 18:30 hours
Free admission
Father Christmas’ visit to the candy shop Circo
Tienda Circo, (calle Río Tinto 13, Las Lagunas)
Free admission
SUNDAY 22ND
‘Papanoelada’ in aid of the Dana Departure from the Las Lagunas fairground at 11:00 h
Mijas Pueblo, La Cala, Fuengirola and La Vega industrial park ,where there will be a paella, music, raffles and motorbike exhibitions. Organized by Motor Extremo, Bricolaje Hermanos and Micamarodante
Zambombá with Rocío Alba La Cala Boulevard, 19 h
Organised by Festivities
XXXIX Certamen de Pastorales Villa de Mijas
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, 12 h
Open day at ACE Shin
ACE Shin animal shelter (calle Patrice Lumumba, 59 road from La Cala to Entrerríos), from 16 to 20 h
Admission: a bag or a can of dog or cat food
MONDAY 23RD
Rock for kids with Quimirok Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo, 17 h
Organised by Festivities
TUESDAY 24TH
Musical performances: Tardeando, 15:00 h
Luna de plata, 16:30 h
La Cala Boulevard
Organised by Festivities
THURSDAY 26TH
Children’s play: ‘Alicia en el país de la Navidad’ La Cala Boulevard, 17 h
Organised by Festivities
Father Christmas
Father Christmas visit
La Cala Boulevard
December 20th, at 16 h
Mijas Pueblo, plaza Virgen de la Peña
December 21st, at 16 h
Las Lagunas, Andalucía Park
December 23rd, at 16 h
ROYAL POSTMEN
Royal Postman
Fernán Caballero Park, Las Lagunas
December 26th, at 16 h
Mijas Pueblo, plaza Virgen de la Peña
December 27th, at 16 h
La Cala Boulevard
2 December 28th, at 16 h
DO NOT MISS
Christmas market in Mijas Pueblo
Plaza de la Constitución, from 11 to 19 hours
Until the 31st of December
Christmas market in La Cala de Mijas
La Cala Boulevard, from 11 hours. Open every day until the 6th of January
Gastronomy, performances, Father Christmas visit...
IX Route of Solidarity Trees in Mijas
Mijas Pueblo
Until the 5th of January you can visit the 20 trees that different collectives have distributed around the village
One euro will be collected in aid of Caritas as a donation for the map
You can pick up a copy at the Tourist Office in Mijas
Collective exhibition ‘Viajes’, by Nuevo Enfoque Mijas
Las Lagunas Cultural Centre
Until the 7th of January
Exhibition of the Mijas Craft Association by Laura Benavides and JJ Martín Quiroga
Mijas Tourist Office
Monday to Friday from 9 to 18 hours. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 to 14 hours. Until December 30th
Flamenco show
Every Wednesday at 12 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo
Every Saturday at 12 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo
Solidarity Tables ‘Make solidarity your gift this Christmas’
Branch Office square in La Cala, each Wednesday and Saturday from the 4th to the 28th of December, from 11 to 14 hours
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, in front of the branch offices on the second and last Sundays of the month
Juan de la Loma guitar and singing workshop
Peña Flamenca La Unión del Cante (Cortijo Don Elías)
Every Monday from 20 to 22 h
Second hand market
Las Lagunas Fairground and at Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Exhibition ‘Dalí. The Divine Comedy. Purgatorio’ Contemporary Art Centre (CAC) in Mijas
Until the 27th of March
Exhibition of paintings by Mar Sarima and Ana García Pulido
Folk Museum in Mijas Pueblo
Until the 7th of January
HOTEL LA ZAMBRA
Artisan Market at La Zambra Resort
Christmas market on December 21st and 22nd, 16:00 to 21:00 h, entrance of the hotel
In collaboration with the Mijas Artisans Association, you will discover unique gifts, special experiences and delicious festive proposals. In addition, there will be activities for the little ones
