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The singer will deliver the opening speech for the fair, on Tuesday 10th at 20 hours at the Manuel España Theatre

She will give a talk on emotional management on Friday 13th at 19 hours at the La Cala

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Isabel Guerrero, town crier fair dinner starting on the 11th

Seniors can sign up for the

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Registration for the dinner can be completed until the 17th at the Centre for Active Participation in Las Lagunas

municipal electronic office allows over 300 procedures to be carried out online

The system, introduced on the 2nd, will also facilitate the receipt of notifications, streamlining management and improving transparency

allows hundreds of procedures to be completed online “with full guarantees, free of charge and 24 hours a day, without the need to call, send emails, or visit municipal offices”, explained the councillor for New Technologies and Digital Modernisation, Juan José Torres Trella. In this way, the Town Hall is complying with a 2015 law that it had not yet implemented. / F.M.Romero.

439TH ANNIVERSARY of the apparition of the VIRGEN DE LA PEÑA NEWS/04

The brotherhood of the patron saint organised several events to celebrate this event

The Plaza Virgen de la Peña hosts the 3rd Classic Car Regularity Rally and the 15th Villa de Mijas Classic Motorcycle Rally classic wheels IN LA CALA Pirat market From the 13th to the 15th of June in the boulevard car park

An awareness campaign has been launched to prevent forest fires this summer

The messages remind people of the importance of avoiding risky activities and reporting reckless behaviour

NEWS/06

The registration period for the municipal Basic Income programme is open until June 30th Applications can be submitted in person via entry register or at the Employment Promotion office and online via the electronic office

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Mijas recorded its lowest unemployment rate in the past ten years in May

The municipality experienced a decrease of 454 unemployed people compared to the same month last year

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THE SINGER

ISABEL GUERRERO

FAMILIES AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

will be the town crier for

THE LAS LAGUNAS FAIR

Tuesday June 10 proclamation

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20:00 hours with performances by Ginés gonzález salma

The Manuel España Theatre will host the event in which the the poster for the festivities will be unveiled on Tuesday 10th at 20 hours

On the 11th, registration opens for the Tribute Dinner for Seniors

The artists

Ginés González and Salma will perform at the event.

Next Tuesday, 10th of June, the Manuel España Theatre will be decked out in its finery to host one of the most eagerly awaited events for the people of Las Lagunas: the proclamation of the Las Lagunas Fair. This year, the speech will be delivered by the ‘cantaora’ (flamenco singer) Isabel Guerrero, who, in addition to announcing the festivities, will also showcase her art on stage. Tatiana Cuevas, the 2024 town crier, will introduce her in a ceremony starting at 20 hours,

during which more details about the Las Lagunas Fair will be revealed, including the unveiling of the official poster. The ceremony will also feature perfor-

C.M. Next Wednesday, 11th of June, registration opens for the traditional Tribute Dinner for the elderly, which will be held on Thursday, 26th of June, at the María Zambrano School at 21 hours.

Registration can be done at the Senior Citizens’ Department of the Mijas Town Hall, located in the Las Lagunas Centre for Active Participation, until the 17th of June, from 9 to 13h.

mances by two artists: Ginés González from Málaga and Salma from Mijas, both well known for their participation in musical talent shows.

signs Irene Cañamero

to crack the code of life’s challenges

F.M.R. The ‘Mijas con Alma’ (Mijas with Soul) talk series, promoted by the Family and Equal Opportunities Department of the Town Hall, will feature a special guest speaker on Friday 13th: nurse and transpersonal coach Irene Cañamero. The event will take place at 19h hours at the La Cala Branch Office, with free admission upon registration. This was announced on Thursday 5th by the mayoress and head of the department, Ana Mata (PP), who highlighted the speaker’s expertise. “Irene Cañamero is a true reference in the field of personal development. Through a very difficult life experience, she has become an inspiration to many people, so what she shares with us will help us grow as individuals and will benefit us when it comes to making decisions”, said the mayoress.

To facilitate attendance at this event, the Town Hall has arranged a free transport service from Mijas Pueblo (18 hours, departing from the Town Hall) and Las Lagunas (18:30 hours, departing from the Ford roundabout). Registration is requi-

red at inscripciones.igualdad@ mijas.es or on 952 58 90 01, as places are limited.

From healthcare to resilience Cañamero’s talk is entitled ‘Personal challenge and overcoming adversity: my personal story. The importance of emotional and mental management’ and will explain that “we all have problems in life, we all face challenges and complicated situations that are not necessarily related to health. However, we all have resilience, which is the ability to rise above adversity, something we have not been taught to do”, explained the coach herself, adding that after she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, she realised that “it was not enough just to work on the physical, but that we needed to find resources and tools elsewhere”.

The ‘Mijas con Alma’ series, which has been running for a year now and has featured speakers such as Dr Carmen Alegría and Emilio Carrillo, aims to be a benchmark for personal growth on the Costa del Sol.

Carmen Martín

The mayoress Ana Mata (right) and nurse and life coach Irene Cañamero during the presentation of the talk / F.M.R.

New technologies

the Mijas Town Hall updates its Procedures at the click of a button: electronic office

The platform will allow over 300 procedures to be carried out online and will enable electronic notifications, streamlining administration and improving transparency

“The Town Hall must make it as easy as possible for citizens to interact with it, enabling them to carry out procedures simply and efficiently, and access information from the Town Hall, which is an exercise in transparency and public service”

“This is another step forward in our aim to organise the Town Hall and comply with established regulations, this new tool is crucial for that, both internally and externally”

The electronic office of the Mijas Town Hall has enabled two key advances:

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The Town Hall’s IT department, led by the councillor for New Technologies and Digital Modernisation, is driving this rollout to impleent the elect onic ofﬁce which is expected to be fully operational by the end of next month

The executive

is thus complying with a 2015 law that the council had not addressed

After a long wait and as a “priority for this government team”, the Mijas Town Hall finally launched its updated electronic office on Monday 2nd of June. The flagship of this modernisation is the state-of-the-art municipal electronic office, a web portal accessible at https://mijas.sedelectronica.es designed to make life easier for citizens and businesses in their dealings with the Town hall. “Until now, the Mijas Town Hall lacked a portal that complied with current legislation. Well, we have now solved this problem and are launching our updated office, through which all kinds of procedures can be carried out and consulted easily. This brings us closer to the citizens”, said the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP).

Specifically, in this case, this electronic office complies with the provisions of Law 39/2015 on Common Administrative Procedure for Public Administrations, Law 40/2015 on the Legal Regime of the Public Sector and Royal Decree 203/2021 on the Regulation of the Public Sector’s

Use of Electronic Means. “This Town Hall did not have an electronic office. When we took office, the need was clear for various reasons: firstly, internal management; but also the outward-facing side of citizen services and the possibility of handling different citizen procedures smoothly, without them having to visit the various offices, the Town Hall, or local branches”, explained the councillor for New Technologies and Digital Modernisation, Juan José Torres Trella (PP).

Instant Notifications

Although electronic administration is an internal tool that transforms all departments, for taxpayers it translates into two key advances. On the one hand, electronic notifications: the Town Hall will notify via this channel all those legally obliged

to receive them this way, as well as anyone who requests it. This is a crucial advantage, especially for those who do not reside permanently in our town, as they will receive notifications wherever they are. On the other hand, the electronic office: through this, more than 300 procedures can be carried out “with full guarantees, free of charge and 24 hours a day, without the need to call, email or visit municipal offices”, emphasised Torres Trella. Access is possible from computers and mobile phones, though currently, no English version is planned. Features include a general interoperable register, electronic files, electronic billing, a notice board, a catalogue of procedures by department and document validation, as well as a future link to the Transparency Portal. The councillor also

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Although the electronic office (http://mijas.sedeelectronica.es) is now the official site for electronic registration and processing of files, the old site (http://sede.mijas.es) will remain temporarily available for consulting and paying taxes, as well as for obtaining online registration certificates.

stressed that this “will improve the service for people at home and reduce queues for those who attending in person”. The transformation has not been plain sailing. The process of contracting and awarding the service to the external company Gestiona for 1,073,928.64 euros over four years took se-

veral months. The implementation, which according to Torres Trella will be completed by the end of July with the migration of old data, has required a “major effort” with more than 20 people from the contracting company working side by side with municipal staff to ease the transition in workflows.

Councillor Juan José Torres Trella with staff from the Citizen Services area / F.M.R.

Report by Francisco M. Romero / Design: Isabel Merino

JUAN JOSÉ TORRES TRELLA Councillor for New Technologies (PP)

ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)

Shade sails for Adimi thanks to Rotary

The group donates six shade sails, representing an investment of 8,800 euros

C. Luque / N. Luque / C. Martín

On June 3rd, the Adimi association presented the latest donation received for its care centre. On this occasion, the Rotary Club Mijas International donated outdoor awnings for its garden area. The club has been raising funds for a whole year and finally reached its goal before the arrival of summer. The manager of Adimi, Laura Villa, explained that Rotary “has been fully committed to securing funding for this project over the past year”, organising events and raising funds with the support and sponsorship of numerous companies. This was confirmed by the current president of Rotary Club Mijas Internacional, Katja Range: “This has been our main project of the year. The garden was large but completely lacked shade, and some patients even suffered sunburns because they don’t feel the sun as intensely”.

Before summer, they raised 8,800 euros to purchase the shade sails. According to Range, “it was a substantial amount, so alongside all the events we organise, this year we have also created sponsorship packages for companies to support our club”.

The users of Adimi, both those who attend during the day and

those who live at the centre, are already enjoying their workshops and walks in the open air and shade, thanks to these six shade sails, which come with a 10-year guarantee.

A vegetable garden Rotary is deeply involved with the Adimi association, and several members of this club are working on other projects with them. One example is the new vegetable garden now up and running at Adimi, thanks to the collaboration of Rotary member George Lumby. A full class of 40 users took part in its creation and are responsible for ca-

ring for certain areas. According to George Lumby, “each of them has their own plant, a palm tree, and they have to come and water it”, as well as other vegetables.

The Autism Charity Food Association donates over 15,000 euros to them

ENVIRONMENT

Mijas commemorates World Oceans Day with a beach clean-up

Ed. Dept. The Mijas Town Hall, through its Environment Department, has organised a collaborative clean-up of El Faro Beach on Saturday 7th of June, from 9:30 to 12:30 hours. During this event, volunteers will walk around the area collecting rubbish and reflecting on its impact on the marine and coastal environment. The initiative is being held in collaboration with the environmental volunteer group Creamar Mijas, from the Aula del Mar Mediterráneo Foundation (FAMM) and the aim is to raise awareness of World Oceans Day, which is commemorated on June 8th. The activity was announced on June 5th, coinciding with World Environment Day.

PATRON SAINT

The Posidonia meadows along the Mijas coastline will also play a prominent role. A workshop entitled ‘Submerged Forests’ has been organised to address the ecological importance of Posidonia oceanica meadows, a marine plant vital for coastal conservatio. In addition, at 12 noon, a new informative poster about this species will be presented at the Calaburra Viewpoint. “Dissemination is essential to raise awareness of the wealth of our environment, especially among future generations. With this type of dynamic and interactive activities, we get the public involved”, said the councillor for the Environment, Marco Cortés (PP).

C.M. On Monday 2nd, the main events marking the 439th anniversary of the apparition of the Virgen de la Peña took place, including a Eucharist, a children’s floral offering and the touching of the

patron saint’s mantle. The mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), attended the act, during which it was announced that the Local Police would be the official announcer of the festivities in honour of the Virgin.

Adimi now has six shade sails / Nuria Luque.

Lumby, in the garden / N.L.

The Autism Charity Food Association donated 15,102 euros to Adimi / Beatriz Martín.

Ed. Dept. On Wednesday 4th, the Autism Charity Food Association presented a cheque for €15,102 to Adimi, money raised

at the largest meal they hold during the year, which took place in November in Fuengirola.

Mijas Coastal Path / Archive.

The patron saint, carried on shoulders during the event / M.C.

five blue flags Mijas receives

This year, the municipality has earned the award for Calahonda-Riviera, joining Calahonda-Royal Beach-La Luna, El Bombo, El Chaparral, and La Cala

Thanks to the quality of its services and the condition of its beaches, Mijas has once again become a safe, accessible and sustainable spot on the Spanish coast. This is guaranteed by the five blue flags awarded to the municipality, one more than in previous years. “This is a very important day for Mijas and for all the municipalities that care for the coastline and want to be a benchmark. One of these is Mijas, as we have regained a Blue Flag, adding one more to the four we already had, so now we have five”, said the councillor for Beaches of the Mijas Town Hall, Daniel Gómez Teruel (PP), at the award ceremony held on Friday 30th at the Pez Espada hotel in Torremolinos.

The event was attended by hundreds of representatives from the recognised municipalities, as well as the Regional Minister for Tourism and Foreign Affairs of the Junta de Andalucía, Arturo Bernal; the mayoress of Torremolinos, Margarita Del Cid, who acted as hostess, and the president of the Association of Environmental and Consumer Education (Adeac), José Palacios

The town

has once again obtained the Blue Centre certification for the Watchtowers

Calahonda-Riviera beach regains this recognition, which is once again confirmed for Calahonda-Royal Beach-La Luna, El Chaparral, El Bombo and La Cala. But these were not the only distinctions received. Mijas has once again obtained the Blue Centre certification thanks to the Watchtowers Interpretation Centre, located at El Torreón in La Cala. “We are the only municipality in Malaga that has a Blue Centre, which is also very important because it is an educational centre that connects the sea with education for children, and that is very important”, added the councillor, who was responsible for collecting this certificate and the five blue flags for Mijas.

The councillor praised the work of the Beaches team, both municipal workers and those from Renta Básica, as well as the beach bar owners for meeting the criteria required by the Adeac audit, which is responsible for awarding these distinctions after carrying

AWARD

1 Blue Centre

This is an award that only Mijas has achieved in the province of Malaga, and it has been given to the Watchtowers Interpretation Centre, located at El Torreón in La Cala.

out an exhaustive evaluation of parameters such as water quality, environmental management, safety, information and accessibility.

The president of the association, referring to the work carried out by Mijas, stressed that “the Town Hall is doing an excellent job. I always say that the technicians are there helping constantly to make Mijas stand out. Five blue flags, one regained, and next year they may go for another one”.

This is a record number of awards, which, according to the Minister of Tourism, who presided over friday’s ceremony, represents a collective effort to preserve the coastal environment and a commitment to visitors, a task for which he announced a new line of subsidies. “We expect it to be in place before summer, with the largest funding to date for this type of action, 6 million euros for municipalities to improve and maintain these elements of competitiveness, diversification, environmental impact, accessibility and safety”, Bernal said.

Blue Trail Award

It is worth noting that the munici-

pality has also recently renewed the Blue Trail distinction for the Coastal Path, an annual award granted by Adeac, which was also presented at Friday’s event.

The Mijas Coastal Path is a pedestrian and cycling route that runs parallel to the Mediterranean, from La Cala to the municipality of Marbella. Besides being a key connecting route, it holds great scenic value as it allows visitors to learn about the local fauna and flora through informative panels placed at various points along the path.

Beaches

B.Martín / Design: C.Bejarano

1. Calahonda-Riviera Beach.- 2. La Cala Beach.-

3. Calahonda-Royal Beach-La Luna.- 4. El Chaparral Beach.- 5. El Bombo Beach.

The moment when Daniel Gómez Teruel, Mijas councillor for Beaches, collected the flags for Mijas / B.Martín.

The councillor for beaches, Daniel Gómez Teruel (centre), together with the head of the department, Juan Antonio Peinado, and the environmental technician Juan Luis Vega / B. Martín.

Fire Prevention Campaign

Mijas launches

M.J.Gómez / C.Bejarano

For the second consecutive year, the Mijas Town Hall has launched an information campaign to prevent forest fires, which will be disseminated through institutional social media channels and Mijas Comunicación.

Mijas, due to its climate and natural features, presents a high risk of forest fires, especially during the summer months. In fact, the town is included in the areas at risk of forest fires in Andalusia, as established in the applicable regional regulations (Law 5/1999 of 29 June on the ‘Prevention and Fight Against Forest Fires and its Regulation’).

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activities

From June 1st

to October 15th, burning is not permitted

“The campaign presents images contrasting everyday life with the effects of fires to raise awareness of their devastating consequences. In Mijas, unfortunately, we have suffered fires that have caused extensive damage and irreparable consequences to our natural environment. Prevention is the best tool”, explained the mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP).

For his part, the councillor for the Fire Department and Civil Protection, Francisco Jerez (Vox), stressed the importance of citizen involvement to reduce the risk of forest fires: “Every summer we face a real and very high risk.

The campaign will be disseminated through the various Mijas Comunicación platforms and the Town Hall’s social media channels the campaign ‘LET ONLY THE SUN SHINE THIS SUMMER, NOT FLAMES’ and ‘Sparks of happiness, don’t let them be destroyed by fire’ are some of the messages it conveys.

Although we have excellent professionals and response resources, the most effective measure is to prevent fires from starting. That largely depends on the residents and visitors of Mijas. One moment of carelessness or recklessness can trigger a tragedy. A moment of carelessness or recklessness can trigger a tragedy”.

Jerez reminded everyone that collaboration is essential: “It’s not just about following the rules, but about being aware of the environment we live in and acting responsibly. That’s precisely what

this campaign aims to achieve: to appeal to everyone’s conscience to protect what belongs to us all”.

The initiative is built around three key messages: ‘Let only the sun shine this summer, not flames’, ‘Sparks of happiness, don’t let them be destroyed by fire’ and ‘Enjoy a dazzling summer, from start to finish’. Following the same approach as last year’s campaign, its goal is to contrast everyday summer scenes with how a small careless act can lead to a fire with irreversible consequences. The campaign will be disseminated in

AN AWARENESS CAMPAIGN to prevent forest fires this summer

The municipality is included in the areas at risk of forest fires in Andalusia, so from June 1st to October 15th, barbecues and the burning of agricultural or plant waste are not permitted

reckless behaviour

and irreparable consequences

“Although we have excellent professionals and response resources, the most effective measure is still to prevent the fire from starting. That largely depends on the neighbours and visitors in

Strict prohibitions FROM JUNE 1st TO OCTOBER 15th

The Junta de Andalucía (Regional Government of Andalusia) establishes these prohibitions in the regional order of 21 May 2009 and determines that: It is prohibited to:

· Use fire or drive motor vehicles in forest areas and their surrounding influence zones (including riverbanks and streams), that is, within a 400-metre strip around these areas.

· Barbecues are not allowed, even in designated areas, such as recreational or camping areas, nor is it permitted to carry out agricultural or vegetation waste burning. In fact, in the case of Mijas, the barbecues at El Esparragal Park have been sealed off as a preventive measure, since this area is considered forest land.

both English and Spanish.

Maintenance of the mountains

In line with this prevention effort, the mayoress pointed out that this year, for the first time, the Mijas Town Hall has put out to tender the maintenance of the mountains with the aim of ensuring that the forest remains in the best possible condition. This has been allocated a budget of 1,217,715.13 million euros (including VAT) and will remain in force until 2029, including any corresponding extensions.

The work covered by the

contract includes silvicultural treatments, clearing by brush cutting, thinning and pruning (including the removal of invasive species), reforestation and the conservation, maintenance and improvement of forestry infrastructure. The scope of work will cover the Sierra Blanca and Bermeja areas, and all tasks will be carried out in accordance with technical criteria.

In general, the work will be carried out from Monday to Friday, in eight-month campaigns, between October 1st and May 31st.

“In Mijas, unfortunately, we have suffered fires that have caused extensive damage

to our natural environment. Prevention is the best tool”

ANA MATA Mayoress of Mijas (PP)

Mijas”

FRANCISCO JEREZ Councillor for Fire and Civil Protection (Vox)

La Cala de Mijas to host a pirate market

It will be held in the Carrefour car park on the Boulevard from June 13th to 15th and will feature stalls and themed activities

Report by Editorial Department / Design: Cristina Bejarano

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THE ACTIVITIES

FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH

Opening of the pirate market 18:00 h. Blunderbuss shooting at the pirate camp 18:30 h.

Ofﬁcial opening with parade 19:00 h.

Musical parade 20:00 h.

Belly dancing. Julia Alyanna 21:00 h. Musical parade by Treefolk 21:30 h.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH

Get ready because pirates are coming ashore, but in the best possible way, offering fun and entertainment for all ages. The councillor for Public Roads at the Mijas Town Hall, Melisa Ceballos (PP), announced on Wednesday 4th of June that La Cala de Mijas will be hosting a pirate-themed market from the 13th to the 15th of June. It will take place in the Carrefour car park on the Boulevard and will feature themed stalls, performances and workshops.

There will be

children’s workshops, food stalls and shows twenty free traditional games. In total, there will be five parades and a theatre performance with the finalists of the 2022 Max Awards, Sergio Rey and Irene Gutiérrez, and various “pirate” activities aimed at encouraging creativity among children and adults. One of the most eagerly awaited moments will take place on Saturday night, when a fire show will round off the day.

As explained by the councillor, the entire area will be decorated with pirate and nautical motifs to create a fantasy atmosphere. There will be craft and food stalls, as well as various children’s workshops, including

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pality, so activities like this one are perfect for that. We have already held other themed markets that have been a success, and I am convinced that this one will be too. I encourage everyone to come along and enjoy this unique experience”, said Ceballos.

“From the Mijas Town Hall, we aim to revitalise our munici-

On Friday 13th of June, the market will be open from 18 to 21:30 hours, while on Saturday 14th it will be open from 11 to 22 hours and on Sunday 15th from 11 to 20:30 hours.

The Mijas Lions Club celebrates the second edition of Saboreart

The charity event was held on Friday 30th at the Patio Antiguo restaurant

M.J.G. If last year the first edition of Saboreart took place at the CAC Mijas with recipes inspired by the works of Dalí, “this year we have a different recipe. Saboreart, as its name suggests, is about combining flavour and art, and in this second edition we have lyrical music and a menu inspired by María

Callas’s favourite ingredients”, explained the president of the Mijas Lions Club, Guy Rondou

Around 45 people attended the dinner, which was held on Friday 30th on the terrace of the Patio Antiguo restaurant in Mijas Pueblo. The diners not only enjoyed the evening but also contributed their bit by provi-

ding financial support to help this NGO continue its work for those most in need. “The money goes directly here, to Mijas, to those in need: families, AFA. Last week, we helped a homeless person sleeping on the street get out of that very difficult situation”, emphasised Rondou. “We lend a hand to the people of Mijas, of course, to anyone who needs it, and not just in the town. When the DANA hit, we personally loaded cars with donations and took them to the affected areas. Wherever a helping hand is needed, you can be sure a Lion will be there”, added Javier Fructuoso, a member of the Mijas Lions Club’s board of directors.

Among those in attendance was the president of the governors, Fernando Juanes, who recalled some of the campaigns run by the NGO, which has 1.4 million members worldwide.

Opening of the pirate market 11:00 h. Blunderbuss shooting at the pirate camp 12:00 h. Bagpipes and drums. Musical parade by Treefolk 13:00 h.

‘El pirata y su marioneta’. La Galerna 13:30 h. 14:00 -17:30 h. Voluntary closure of some stands.

‘La venta de la sirena’. La Galerna 18:00 h.

Musical parade by Treefolk 18:30 h. In the army. La Galerna 19:00 h. Musical parade by Treefolk 19:30 h. ‘Atraco al barco’. La Galerna 20:00 h. The Rabbit Holes. Indie- Rock 20:30 h. Let it Blues. Beatles covers 22:00 h.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH

Opening of the pirate market 11:00 h. Blunderbuss shooting at the pirate camp 12:00 h.

In the army. La Galerna 13:00 h. 14:00 -17:30 h. Voluntary closure of some stands. ‘La venta de la sirena’. La Galerna 18:00 h. ‘El pirata y su marioneta’. La Galerna 19:00 h. Gaucho Rock. Covers band 19:30 h. ‘Atraco al barco’. La Galerna. 20: 30h.

“We have campaigns to combat diabetes and blindness, we have a glasses recycling centre where we process and repair glasses and send them to the developing world”, explained Juanes, who added that “there are also campaigns against hunger and, just like with the DANA here in

Spain, there was an earthquake in Morocco, so we also helped them, as well as people from Ukraine who have fled the war and come here”.

In this delightful mix of flavours and art, music was a must. The evening was enlivened by the Dúo Fusión.

Guy Rondou (left) and Javier Fructuoso at the dinner / M.J.G.

The president of the Lions Council of Governors also attended / María José Gómez.

La Cala Boulevard car park

It will be held from the 13th to the 15th of June and will feature themed stalls and activities / C.Luque.

WHAT´S ON

FRIDAY 6TH

‘Descubre la magia’ with Adrián Lima Manuel España Theatre, at 20:30 hours

Advance tickets are 12 euros and on the day are 15 euros. Tickets can be purchased at lacocheraentradas. com and at the theatre one hour before the performance

Inauguration of the Amnesty International exhibition: ‘Climate Crisis’

Folk Museum at 20 hours

Organised by Ecologistas en Acción Mijas as part of its 39th Environment Conference

Piano concert by UP students of Professor Ana Sorrentino

Exhibition hall of the La Cala Cultural Centre, at 16:30 h

Free admission until full capacity is reached

Inauguration of the exhibition

‘Following in the footsteps of Dalí and Picasso’

CAC Mijas, at 20 hours

Inauguration of the exhibition by Maika Hernández and María Vega Mijas Tourist Office

Concert by students of the Juan de la Loma guitar and singing workshop

Peña Flamenca Unión del Cante, 22 hours

SATURDAY

7TH

III ‘Clásica Villa de Mijas’ Regularity Rally

Plaza Virgen de la Peña. Registration at 11 h.

Departure at 13 h

Organised by Club Gibralfaro and the Town Hall

Flamenco afternoon

Peña Unión del Cante, 17 hours

Manuel Palomares singing, José A.

Rojas playing guitar, and Juan Ramón Heredia and Tatiana Cuevas dancing

Collaborative beach clean-up at El Faro Beach

9:30 to 12:30 hours

Activity open to the public to mark World Oceans Day

Soroptimist charity dinner Benavra Restauran, at 20 hours

The price is 40 euros per person, of which 10 will go entirely to the organisation.

During the evening there will be a raffle and a performance by singer and guitarist Gary Scott Information and ticket sales via WhatsApp on 653 771 625 and 627 166 658

‘Lunares de sal’ by Víctor Rojas

Mijas Pueblo Municipal Auditorium, at 20:30 hours

End-of-year show by the UP students of Víctor Rojas

SUNDAY 8TH

Performances by students of ballet and traditional dance from the UP, led by teacher Feli Gabriel

Manuel España Theatre, at 19 h Free admission

XV Classic Motorcycle Rally

Plaza Virgen de la Peña

Registration from 9:30 to 11:00 h

From 10:45 to 11:45 hours: ‘Carrera de lentos’ (Slow race)

At 12:00 hours, a route will depart that will travel through Las Lagunas and La Cala

Organised by the Mijas Classic Motorcycle Club and the Town Hall