EThe evening, organised by the Tourism Department, will begin at 22 hours with performances by The Dixielab and Natalia Ruciero 5tet Connectivity
The patron saint transfers to the Inmaculada
BIOPARC OFFERS exclusive Charity jazz night on Saturday 30th in the auditorium
discounts to residents of Mijas
On September 6th, 7th and 8th, general admission will be 20 euros and children's tickets, for ages 3 to 9, will be 17 euros
SThe transfer of the Virgen de la Peña will take place on Friday 29th at 20:30 hours and can be followed live on Mijas Comunicación. NEWS/10
The Mijas Fair Gears Up
600 participants in the 45th Mij as Fair Race
Alejandro Cañas and Isabel Piñero won in the senior categories after a morning of competition spanning levels from pre-junior to veteran
The Town Hall injects a further three million into the Basic Income programme
The budget increase for the municipal company Mijas Servicios Complementarios was unanimously approved at the last plenary session
Excitement for the fair is already building, and this was evident on the night of Friday 23rd at the Miguel González Berral Municipal Auditorium, where Juan Francisco Aguilera, town crier for the festivities, delivered a truly ‘chichilargo’ speech, full of nostalgia, joy and emotion, to officially announce the start of the big celebrations in honour of the town’s patron saint. The fair also features an official poster, designed by photographer Carlos Hevilla, and, of course, a programme of events for all ages, running from the 6th to the 11th of September. Highlights include free concerts at the municipal booth, the daytime fair in La Muralla, the running of inflatable bulls, chocolate and buñuelos, Children’s Day with rides at reduced prices, and the procession of the Virgen de la Peña on the 8th September / Alberto Lago. NEWS/02-04
The mayoress highlights the payment of outstanding bills to Home Care
At the August plenary session, a payment of 1.4 million euros to the company was approved, ensuring that staff will receive their salaries
SPANISH /07
Mijas asks the Junta and the Government for more resources for students with ASD Vox’s motion calling for greater support for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families was passed unanimously
Provisional list of participants accepted and excluded from the senior citizens' trip published Those interested have until Wednesday 3rd of September to correct any errors or submit documentation
Mijas Fair 2025
“As long as you keep a childlike spirit to enjoy the fair, the fair will always be magical” “As long as you keep a childlike spirit to enjoy the fair, the fair will always be magical”
The first official event of the Mijas Fair took place last Friday, 23rd, at the Miguel González Berral Municipal Auditorium, where Juanfra Aguilera, a native of Mijas, delivered the proclamation and presented the poster and programme for the festivities
M. J. Gómez/ Alberto Lago/ Design: C.Bejarano/ Translation: C. Arroyo
The Miguel González Berral Municipal Auditorium was packed for the occasion, with the Mijas Music Band playing lively tunes that had the audience clapping along and even dancing in their seats... This was how the evening began, which Juan Francisco Aguilera Villanueva, the town crier for the 2025 Mijas Fair, would later describe as “a dream, an indescribable moment”
With the nerves that come with the responsibility of being the town crier for his town’s festivities, Juanfra (as he is widely known) took to the stage after the two songs performed by the Mijas Music Band, to which he is closely connected, as his grandfather was one of the founders and he himself was also
a member. His proclamation began with words of thanks, especially to his family and to the Town Hall for placing their trust in him for this role.
“I can feel proud to have grown up in this magnificent town, surrounded by good people, and I can say with complete confidence that I am very proud to be a ‘chichilargo’”, said Aguilera, who during his
Silvia Marín, councillor
“I think he surprised us all. He gave us a very entertaining evening with lots of humour, because that’s what Juanfra is known for: he knows how to entertain people”
“I believe it was a heartfelt opening speech, told from within, by someone who belongs to all sectors: music bands, sports, and leisure. Juanfra is a complete town crier”
proclamation took us on a journey through his memories of the fair.
Juanfra also invited the Mijas Music Band back on stage and even played the trumpet himself to perform the Hymn to the Virgen de la Peña, composed by the former director of the band, Francisco Aguilar. He also involved the audience, with a group daring to come on stage to dance with the speaker, who defended
values such as respect and equality in his speech.
“It’s a dream, right now it’s indescribable. I had already received expressions of affection, support and happiness before the proclamation, but now I’m on cloud nine, I feel very loved”, said the town
crier as he stepped off the stage. “I wanted a proclamation that would make us laugh, but I also wanted to address important issues such as mental health, happiness, remembering those who are no longer with us and recapturing our childhood. I hope people have been able
Ana Mata, mayoress
The town crier Juanfra Aguilera during his speech / A.L.
Mayoress Ana Mata presented the town crier with a plaque of appreciation / A.L.
Mijas Fair 2025
A fair to suit everyone
Numerous residents attended the event to kick off the festivities, which feature activities for everyone
to take those messages on board”, added the
“It was a
also stated that “I believe it was a heartfelt opening speech, told from within, by someone who belongs to all sectors: music
The official poster
After Aguilera’s speech, it was time to unveil the poster for the 2025 Mijas Fair, designed by Mijas photographer José Carlos Hevilla
M.J.G./ A.L. The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (PP), together with the councillor for Festivities and Traditions, Silvia Marín (PP), the town crier, and Hevilla, unveiled the official poster for the 2025 Fair and Festivities. “I was inspired by a couple of very pretty girls from Mijas, Adriana and Blanca, who are from the village, and what better image than the most beautiful balcony in Mijas during the daytime fair, where I always see people queuing to have their photo taken”, said the designer, who also explained that “I changed the colours in the photo to reflect the typical colours of the Mijas flag: the green of our mountains, the blue of the sea, and the white of the clouds and our village houses”.
“A beautiful poster, featuring two women from Mijas who, although their faces cannot be seen, are part of the very essence of Mijas”, said the mayoress, adding that “we can be proud of the 2025 fair poster designed by José Carlos Hevilla”.
bands, sports, and leisure. Juanfra is a complete town crier”. For her part, the councillor for Festivities and Traditions, Silvia Marín (PP), emphasised that “I think he surprised us all. He gave us a very entertaining evening with lots of humour, because that’s what Juanfra is known for: he knows how to entertain people”.
Finally, Juanfra highlighted how he plans to experience the fair and invited everyone to enjoy it:
“With the enthusiasm of a child, as long as you keep a childlike spirit to enjoy the fair, the fair will always be magical”. “True happiness comes when the spi-
rit of childhood and memories sweep you away and take hold of you”, emphasised the announcer, who concluded his speech with: “Long live Mijas! Long live its fair! And long live those who make this the best fair in the world, who are none other than each and every one of you (addressing the audience)”, who responded with a long and warm standing ovation. The event was closed by Malaga singer Tamara Jerez
If you were unable to attend or would like to relive the moment, you can watch it in the ‘Television on demand’ section at www. mijascomunicacion.com.
A true Mijas family
Members of the government team alongside the town crier and the Fair poster / A.L.
Socialist councillors pose next to the poster / A.L.
Cs councillors at the event / A.L.
The mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata (centre), alongside town crier Juanfra Aguilera and councillor for Festivities and Traditions, Silvia Marín / A.L.
The artist who created the poster, José Carlos Hevilla, and the models in the image, accompanied by the mayoress, the councillor and the town crier / A.L.
speaker.
proclamation full of soul, drawing on his own experience from when he was a little boy to the 40 years he has been living the Mijas Fair”, said the mayoress, Ana Mata (PP), who
Vox councillors Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson and Eloy Belmonte with the town crier / A.L.
Mijas Fair 2025
A programme
designed
for everyone
AND REME FERNÁNDEZ.
00:30 h. Performance by JOANA JIMÉNEZ.
Tuesday 9th
LA MURALLA GARDENS
MUNICIPAL BOOTH
23:00 h. Performance by MELODY.
13:00 h. Opening of the DAYTIME FAIR.
14:00 h. DJ performance.
From September
Sunday 7th
15:00 h. Performance by the BAND KALIMA.
6th to 11th
Saturday 6th
18:00 h. Mijas Town Hall
Registration of children to participate in the GIANTS AND BIGHEADS PARADE.
18:30 h. Mijas Town Hall Departure of the GIANTS AND BIGHEADS PARADE.
20:45 h. Municipal Booth Performance by the UP BALLROOM DANCING groups, led by teacher JUAN JESÚS LEIVA.
21:00 h. Municipal Booth TRIBUTE DINNER FOR THE ELDERLY
The elderly will be welcomed with a sangria cocktail. During the dinner, the Grandfather and Grandmother of the fair will be presented with a gift. The dinner is open to all senior citizens with an invitation.
22:15 h. Avenida Virgen de la Peña INAUGURATION OF THE FAIRGROUND AND SWITCHING ON OF THE ARTISTIC LIGHTING by the local authorities.
23:00 h. Municipal Booth PERFORMANCE by JUSTO GÓMEZ and ROCÍO CORTÉS
11:00 h. Mijas Town Hall BIKE RIDE through the streets of Mijas.
11:15 h. La Muralla Gardens CHESS tournament.
12:00 h. Mijas Town Hall
GENERAL PEALING OF BELLS announcing the festivity of the Blessed Virgen de la Peña. LA MURALLA GARDENS
13:00 h. Inauguration of the DAYTIME FAIR.
14:00 h. DJ performance.
16:00 h. Performance by the group ELECTRODUENDE.
16:00 - 19:00h. PLAYROOM service
18:00 h. DJ performance.
19:00 h. Performance by the group LONGPLAY.
20:00 h. CLOSURE OF THE DAY FAIR.
MUNICIPAL BOOTH
From 20:00 to 21:00 h. REGISTRATION for the Children’s King and Queen contest. From 20 hours, when the doors of the Municipal Booth open, until 21 hours
20:30 h. CHILDREN’S SHOW ‘De ellos aprendí’ the musical.
22:00 h. DRAW AND CROWNING of the Children’s King and Queen.
23:00 h. KING AND QUEEN of the festivities CONTEST Performance by the UP DANCE GROUPS led by teachers VÍCTOR ROJAS
FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED.
Monday 8th
LA MURALLA GARDENS
13:00 h. Opening of the DAYTIME FAIR.
14:00 h. DJ performance.
From 16:00 to 18:00 h. Performance by the group A-COMPÁS.
18:00 h. CLOSURE OF THE DAY FAIR.
18:00 h. PARADE of the GUEST MUSIC BANDS.
21:30 h. SOLEMN PROCESSION of the SACRED IMAGE OF THE HOLY VIRGEN DE LA PEÑA along the usual route. On arrival at Avda. del Compás a ‘salve’ will be sung to the patron saint offered by the Mijas Town Hall.
MUNICIPAL BOOTH
01:00 h. PERFORMANCE by the group ‘Los barrieros del sur. Tributo a El Barrio’.
16:00 - 19:00h. PLAYROOM service.
16:00 h. DJ performance.
17:00 h. Performance by the BAND KALIMA.
18:00 h. Election of the ‘MARCHOSO’ and ‘MARCHOSA’ OF THE DAY FAIR.
19:00 h. Performance by the group ESTOPARTE.
20:00 h. CLOSURE OF THE DAY FAIR
MUNICIPAL BOOTH
22:00 h SHOW: ‘DIOSES DE EGIPTO’ AND INMITA PALMERA.
FREEADMISSION FREE UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED.
Wednesday 10th
LA MURALLA GARDENS
13:00 h. Opening of the DAYTIME FAIR.
14:00 h. DJ performance.
15:00 h. Performance by the BAND ALBOREÁ.
16:00 h. DJ performance.
17:00 - 20:00h. INFLATABLE games.
17:00 h. Performance by the BAND ALBOREÁ.
18:00 h. DJ performance.
19:00 h. Performance by the cover band CALLEJÓN.
20:00 h. CLOSURE OF THE DAY FAIR.
FREEADMISSION FREE UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED.
Thursday 11th
LA MURALLA GARDENS
13:00 h. Opening of the DAYTIME FAIR.
14:00 h. DJ performance.
15:00 h. Performance by the BAND ROMPEOLAS.
16:00 - 19:00h. PLAYROOM service.
16:00 h. DJ performance.
17:00 h. Traditional CHOCOLATE AND ‘BUÑUELOS’ (FRITTERS).
17:00 h. Performance by the BAND ROMPEOLAS.
18:00 h. DJ performance.
19:00 h. Performance by the band TWINGO.
19:00 h. RUNNING OF INFLATABLE BULLS, starting point: Cañada de Gertrudis.
20:00 h. CLOSURE OF THE DAY FAIR.
SPECIAL CHILDREN’S DAY ALL THE CHILDREN’S RIDES AT THE FAIR WILL BE PRICED AT 2.50 €.
From 19:00 to 21:00 hours, the characteristic sound of the rides will be eliminated.
MUNICIPAL BOOTH
22:00 h. Performance by the group HECHIZO (Tribute to Héroes del Silencio).
00:00 h. Performance by the group MAGO DE OZ.
FREE ADMISSION UNTIL FULL CAPACITY IS REACHED.
Charity Jazz Night in Mijas on
Saturday 30th of August
Evening under the stars at the Miguel González Berral Auditorium with performances by The Dixielab and Natalia Ruciero 5tet ‘Connectivity’
J. Perea / M. Fernández / Translation: C. Arroyo
The Mijas Town Hall, through its Tourism Department, invites residents and visitors to enjoy Jazz Night, an event to be held on Saturday, 30th of August, at 22:00 hours, at the Miguel González Berral Municipal Auditorium.
Admission will be charitable, through the donation of non-perishable food items which, as in previous editions, will be given to Cáritas to support the most needy families in the municipality.
The line-up will be headed by
Dixielab, a group with a versatile style that combines elegance and freshness, and Natalia Ruciero 5tet ‘Connectivity’, a musical project of great artistic sensitivity that promises to captivate the audience with a performance full of nuances.
The councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), highlighted the importance of this event in the summer cultural agenda: “Mijas is once again committed
to live music with an event that brings together the best of jazz, in a unique setting such as our municipal auditorium, and with added value: solidarity”.
Jerez also emphasised the charitable nature of the evening: “Everyone who attends will not only enjoy an unforgettable cultural experience, but will also be helping many families in the municipality who are going through
Admission to the event
is charitable, as all food collected will be donated to Caritas
difficult times. We want culture, as well as being enjoyed, to also serve to reach out to those who need it most”.
The councillor recalled that this formula has already been applied in other cultural events with great success: “In previous concerts, the response has been exemplary, with massive participation that has translated into real help channelled through Cáritas. We are convinced that we will experience this again on this occasion”.
The doors of the auditorium will open at 21:00 hours to facilitate the entry of attendees.
Charity entry
COLLECTION OF NONPERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS
THE DIXIELAB
NATALIA RUCIERO 5TET CONNECTIVITY
“With Jazz Night, we are strengthening Mijas’ cultural offering, consolidating our image as a quality destination, and at the same time fostering a spirit of solidarity that unites us as a society”
FRANCISCO JEREZ Councillor for Tourism (Vox)
Bioparc offers discounts to Mijas residents on September
For the first time, the Mijas Town Hall and the park are joining forces in this campaign, aiming to bring wildlife closer to residents EMPLOYMENT
M.J.G./M.F. If you live in Mijas and love nature, we have the perfect end-of-summer plan for you. On the 6th, 7th and 8th of September, you can visit Bioparc Fuengirola with an exclusive discount for Mijas residents.
“The discount is available to residents from any part of Mijas and we hope that this promotional campaign will continue in the future, as it is the first time it has been launched. It is another incentive for the people of Mijas to visit and enjoy the park”, said the councillor for Tourism, Francisco Jerez (Vox), who presented the initiative together with the Director of Communication and Marketing at Bioparc Fuengirola, Mercedes Martín
Mijas residents
must present their ID card at the ticket office on the day of the visit
“In addition, given that the 8th of September is a public holiday in Mijas and that we have a very special relationship with its residents, we wanted to launch this promotion”, said Martín.
A wild experience
The Mijas Town Hall and Bioparc are joining forces for the first time in this campaign, with the aim of bringing wildlife closer to residents and raising awareness of the importance of its conservation. Bioparc offers a unique experience for the whole family. More than 22,000 m2 of biodiversity.
Remember that to benefit from this special rate, residents simply have to present their ID card at the
POLICE
ticket office on the day of the visit as proof of residence in Mijas.
First round-the-world voyage
In addition, during the first week of September, Bioparc will commemorate the anniversary of the historic expedition of Ferdinand Magellan and Juan Sebastián Elca-
Mijas will implement extensive safety measures for the fair
Editorial Department. This year, the Mijas Fair will have extensive security and emergency measures in place, involving the Local Police, Civil Guard, Civil Protection and Fire Brigade, as well as special cleaning reinfor-
cements to keep the fairgrounds and surrounding areas in optimal condition.
The Mijas Local Police will deploy a special unit of around 100 officers throughout the fair. The operation includes surveillance,
C.B. The Costa del Soul Toastmasters Speakers association, dedicated to public speaking and leadership in English, will present its activities for the coming season at an open day to be held on the 16th of September at 19:00 hours in the assembly hall of the La Cala Branch Office. To attend, registration is required via the QR codee.
The club’s objectives include building speakers’ confidence, teaching them how to write and deliver speeches in public, strengthening their leadership skills and working on developing networking abilities. For more information, please call 685 965 867 or send an email to costadelsoulspeakers@gmail. com.
no between 1519 and 1522. Residents of Mijas will be able to rediscover one of the greatest achievements in the history of navigation thanks to the new space dedicated to this voyage and the jungles they crossed.
“In this way”, concluded Martín, “we are paying tribute to that anniversary through this campaign”.
access control, traffic management and assistance at the fairground and its surroundings. In addition, the Civil Guard will reinforce security with units present at the fairground every evening.
The councillor for Local Police, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox), stressed that “this is a coordinated effort to ensure that both the residents of Mijas and those who visit us can enjoy the fair with complete peace of mind.
We have designed a plan that gua-
Alleged perpetrator of six forest fires in the province of Málaga arrested
Editorial Department. The Civil Guard, as part of Operation Moonwalker, has arrested a person on six counts of arson for fires set in several locations in the province of Málaga. The investigation began after a total of six fires broke out between the 2nd of July and the 24th of August in areas of high ecological value in Mijas, Ojén, Alhaurín de la Torre and three of them in Alhaurín el Grande.
The fires were classified as attempted arson because they were quickly detected and extinguished by the fire brigade and the Infoca firefighting service before they could spread and cause further damage, as they
rantees the safety of all residents and visitors, paying special attention to access control and mobility around the fairground”.
Regarding Civil Protection, a group of 20 to 30 volunteers will be mobilised, present throughout the fair to provide logistical and health support, assist attendees and work in coordination with the other security and emergency services.
For his part, the councillor for Firefighters and Civil Protection,
were set in areas close to large stretches of woodland and urban centres.
The necessary steps were taken to clarify the facts, and a pattern was detected: the fires occurred during daylight hours and in locations that were difficult to access. As a result of the investigation, an individual was identified who had been in the area at the time of all the fires, and evidence suggested he could be the perpetrator. Consequently, steps were taken to locate and arrest him, and he was found on the 24th of August in a motorhome where he had been living in a beach area in the city of Malaga.
Francisco Jerez (Vox), explained that “the role of volunteers is essential to cover an event as popular as the Mijas Fair. Their emergency support and assistance work complements the technical deployment of the Fire and Rescue Service (SEIS), ensuring immediate intervention in the event of an incident”. The SEIS in Mijas will have a permanent team of four members on duty, consisting of a firefighter corporal as commander and three firefighters.
Councillor Francisco Jerez (Vox) and M. Martín, from Bioparc, at the presentation / M.J.G.
Costa del Soul Toastmasters Speakers organises an open day
The Basic Income programme increases its budget by three million euros
Report by María José Gómez / Design: I.M. / Translation: C. Arroyo
At its regular plenary session in August, the Mijas Town Hall unanimously approved a budget increase of three million euros for the municipal company Mijas Servicios Complementarios which runs the Basic Income programme. “We want to increase the budget at this plenary session so that the company can have these funds available before the end of September and can continue with its activities”, explained
Clearing,
street cleaning and beach cleaning are some of the tasks carried out by the beneficiaries of the programme
the councillor for Finance, Mario Bravo (PP), who is also the managing director of the company, alongside councillor Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson (Vox). The planned supplementary credit will be covered by the Treasury surplus.
The government team presented the motion as urgent. Bravo emphasised the programme’s importance: “The company is essential for two reasons: on one hand, it guarantees a minimum income for unemployed residents of Mijas who have been registered for more than five years; on the other, it carries out complementary activities for the Town Hall”, highlighting, among other things, “the vital work of clearing vegetation to prevent fires”.
Opposition
The PSOE voted in favour of the motion and, like Ciudadanos,
The increase in investment for Mijas Complementary Services was unanimously approved in plenary session
MIJAS ASKS THE JUNTA AND THE GOVERNMENT for more resources for students with ASD
M.J.G. One of the items unanimously approved at the plenary session on Wednesday 27th was the motion presented by the Vox municipal group calling for “the necessary educational, public, free and professional support to be guaranteed for students with autism spectrum disorder”.
The aim of this measure, according to Vox spokesperson, Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson, is to “guarantee equal opportunities in education and also to offer support to the families of children with ASD. Education is not a privilege or a favour from governments, it is a right and the key that unlocks the future for every child. We are talking about a group that needs very special attention, students with autism spectrum disorder, known as ASD”, added the councillor. The motion calls on the regional and central governments to assess the situation in order to update and strengthen mesures to ensure public and professionalised support.
acknowledged the important work carried out by Basic Income employees. Socialist councillor Laura Moreno stressed that this is “a basic tool for the Town Hall” and raised several criticisms and questions about the motion. “Why has this change been made so late, considering that the request was submitted on June 4th, and why haven’t the staff from the last call for applications been hired?”, asked Moreno, who also questioned whether or not the Town Hall can “guarantee the payment of salaries to all Basic Income staff before the 5th of October so that
these people can plan ahead and not end up in the same situation as the home care service staff”. Bravo, who recalled that the Basic Income programme was launched in 2012 when the PP was in power in the town, benefiting some 600 people annually since then, replied that “we do everything possible every month to ensure that everyone is paid on time. I believe this is something you know, and everyone is aware of it; so I don’t see any problem with the September salaries continuing to be paid on time, just like every other month”.
August ordinary plenary session
The mayoress highlights the payment outstanding invoices to the SAD
A.Lago. During the August plenary session, the payment of outstanding invoices to the Home Care Service (SAD) was approved, amounting to 1.4 million euros.
“We must remember that we inherited a home care system with serious shortcomings, not only in terms of compliance with the specifications but also in the service itself. For this reason, we had to draw up an emergency contract to ensure care for all users”, recalled the mayoress, Ana Mata. After the session, the mayoress stressed the importance of this measure.
“We have brought almost all of those invoices to the plenary session, with only the month of July still to be paid to the company awarded this emergency contract, so that they do not face any problems when it comes to paying the workers who provide the service”, she said. This sum is part of the almost 1.9 million euros in invoices approved by the Executive at the last plenary session.
For his part, the spokesperson for Ciudadanos, José Carlos Martín, also questioned some aspects of the motion. “What is surprising is that you are bringing this up in August and as a matter of urgency”, said the councillor, adding that “it is August, what are you going to do with the 54 million euros you have left unspent? I’ll tell you before you answer, ‘nothing’, because you don’t know what to do with the money”.
“What are we going to do with the 54 million that we have not allocated or committed? Well, the same thing you did with the
100 million, not spend it, with one difference, that you took a photo saying what you were going to spend it on and then you didn’t spend it”, replied Mario Bravo, who stressed that “I believe that, out of a sense of responsibility, we should not spend all our savings in one year,” adding that “it is good to spread it out over time, because what seems like a great idea today, such as building a 27 million euros park, might tomorrow seem better spent on social housing”.
The motion was finally approved with the unanimous vote of the entire corporation.
The government team presented the motion as urgent / Patricia Murillo.
Vox councillors Juan Carlos Cuevas Dawson, Eloy Belmonte and Francisco Jerez / P.M.
The Mayoress of Mijas, Ana Mata / P.M.
Costa Women and the Play Mijas restaurant continue coworking for female entrepreneurs
During September, they will also offer workspace
During the summer months, the Costa Women collective and the Play Mijas restaurant joined forces to offer a space where working women from different backgrounds could collaborate and generate synergies and ideas.
With this aim in mind, the restaurant’s facilities were made available every Wednesday in July and August, an initiative that was enjoyed by around ten women. In addition, the Foreigners’ Department of the Mijas Town Hall helped promote the initiative to make it possible.
Following the positive response, the activity has been extended to September. As in previous months, every Wednesday, female entrepreneurs who wish to participate can use a space within the restaurant from 10 to 14 hours.
There they will have access to high-speed internet, the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs, enjoy coffee and a dedicated area for taking pho-
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tos and recording content. Those interested can contact the organisers for more infor-
mation and reservations by calling 669 25 07 25 or emailing play@costawomen.com
The Idiliq Foundation celebrates its annual gala on September 18th under the slogan ‘Life-changing holidays’
C. Bejarano. As it has done every year for the past four years, the Idiliq Foundation will hold its annual gala on the 18th of September, this time under the slogan ‘Life-changing holidays’.
Last March, this organisation launched the Kind Holidays charity programme, which has enabled fifty families to enjoy a
few days’ holiday at some of the Idiliq Group’s resorts, with the aim of offering a beacon of hope to people going through difficult times in their lives.
The gala, which is expected to be attended by associations, authorities, the media, sponsors, collaborators and company representatives, will take place at the Safari restaurant located in
the Wyndham Grand Costa del Sol. During the evening, three families from the Ronald McDonald House in Málaga, Cudeca and the Spanish Association Against Cancer will share their testimonies of how they were able to transform their daily routine into a dream trip.
This recognises the support of those present and reaffirms the
Provisional list of admitted and excluded published for the 2025 senior citizens’ trip
Participants can check the Town Hall website for details, and the deadline for corrections will remain open until the 3rd of September
P.Murillo / A.Lago. The provisional list of participants for the traditional senior citizens’ trip is now available on the Mijas Town Hall website. Citizens can check whether their application has been accepted or rejected, along with the reasons why. In the event of an error or missing documentation, the deadline for correction is the 3rd of September. If the number of applicants exceeds the
number of places available, a draw will be held to allocate them. The trip will take place between the 7th and the 30th of October and is organised over four shifts. This year’s destination is the town of Matalascañas in Huelva. The dates of the shifts are: from the 7th to the 10th of October, from the 14th to the 17th, from the 21st to the 24th and from the 27th to the 30th of October.
LIST AVAILABLE AT mijas.es
The deadline for corrections September 3rd
SENIOR CITIZENS
social commitment of the Idiliq Foundation, formerly known as the Sonrisa Foundation, which was created in 1999 as a result of the social commitment of its founder, Roy Peires
Group photo of Idiliq Foundation members / Idiliq Foundation.
This initiative also serves to create synergies / Archive.
Cristina Bejarano
FRIDAY 29TH
Opening of Lola Serrano’s painting exhibition
La Cala de Mijas Cultural Centre, 20:00 h
Until the 29th of September
SATURDAY
30TH
Jazz Night
Miguel González Berral Municipal Auditorium, 22:00 h
Featuring performances by Dixitelab and Natalia Ruciero 5tet
‘Connectivity’
Charity admission, with a donation of non-perishable food
Gin & Jazz under the stars in La Cala
The Clubhouse, La Cala Resort, 20:30 h
With live electric jazz and house musicians, signature cocktails and a gourmet dinner with drinks included. 85 euros per person Reservations: lacala.com
Flamenco Night
Peña Flamenca del Sur de La Cala, 22:00 h
Performance by Antonio Rojas’ Flamenco group
SUNDAY 31ST
Concierto Pórtico de Feria Plaza Virgen de la Peña, 20:30 horas Con la actuación de la Banda de Música de Mijas
EVENTS IN HONOUR OF THE VIRGEN DE LA PEÑA
Friday 29th, 20:00 h, Virgen de la Peña Hermitage Transfer of the image from its hermitage to the parish church and subsequent floral offering. At 12 noon, ringing of bells announcing the festivities
From August 30th to September 7th, Inmaculada Parish
Solemn novena. At 20 hours, Holy Rosary, novena prayer, prayers for the deceased and floral offering. At 20:30 hours, Holy Mass and singing of the hymn and the Salve Regina
Saturday 30th, Inmaculada Parish At 18:30 hours, presentation of the children to the Virgin; at 19:30 hours, presentation of medals to the new brothers; from 23 to 7 hours, vigil to the Blessed Virgen de la Peña
Sunday 31st, Inmaculada Parish, 7:30 h Holy Rosary of Dawn through the gardens of La Muralla
DO NOT MISS
The Champions Burger Smash Edition
Las Lagunas fairground, until the 31st of August. From 18 to 00 hours Monday to Thursday and from 12 to 00 Friday to Sunday
Seventeen burger joints will offer their culinary creations based on gourmet burgers, and attendees will be able to vote for their favourites
Exhibition: ‘Colours of the land’, by Jessica Persson Mijas Pueblo Tourist Office Until the 29th of August
Second hand market
Las Lagunas Fairground and at Urb. Calypso, Mijas Costa Sundays from 9 to 14 h
Ecological market
La Cala Boulevard, in front of the branch offices on the second and last Sunday of each month
Summer night market
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Monday to Thursday from 20 to 00 hours
Make Solidarity Your Gift
This Summer La Cala Branch Office Square, August 27th and 30th, from 11 to 14 h
Info: frd@mijas.es / 952589010
show
Every Wednesday at 12 h
Plaza Virgen de la Peña, Mijas Pueblo
Every Saturday at 12 h
Plaza de la Constitución, Mijas Pueblo
the 15th of September
DEPARTMENT MIJAS TOWN HALL
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
SALUD RESPONDE (Doctor’s prescriptions etc.)
EMERGENCY/DOCTOR, AMBULANCE ANDALUSIAN HEALTH
LOCAL POLICE - MIJAS
EMERGENCIES 24H
OFFICE, MON - FRI 8:00-14:00
FIREBRIGADE 24H
CIVIL GUARD 24H
MIJAS TOWN HALL - MIJAS VILLAGE
TOWN HALL BRANCH LAS LAGUNAS
FOREIGNERS DEPARTMENT (MON - FRI 9:00 - 14:00)
SENIOR CITIZEN’S DEPARTMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES (MON - FRI - 8:00 - 14:00)
WOMEN’S CENTRE
FREE FURNITURE COLLECTION
The President’s Dinner La Cala Lions Club
September 6th, El Olivo de La Cala restaurant, 19:00 h
The price: 45 euros per person. Dinner will consist of three courses and will also include half a bottle of wine while enjoying Laura Elen’s performance. There will be raffles and prizes. Tickets are available at the Lions Club charity shop or by calling 663 52 92 80.
Flamenco
Painting exhibition by Lali Casillas Salcedo Folk Museum in Mijas Until
