Almeria

From training to trade. Credit: Shutterstock: Media Photos You can also find out more about the following: Camara de Comercio de Almeria Chamber of Commerce in collaboration Consejeria de Desarrollo Educativo y Formacion Profesional Department of Educational Development and Vocational Training CaixaBankdualizaThe event will focus on the future of the vocational training of the Almeria hospitality, tourism and food industries. …

Artist Michele Winfield posing with one of the colourful pieces she creates. Credit: Michele Winfield. Michele Winfield, as far back as she can recall, has always had a pen in her hand. Her first ‘business venture’ was selling hand-drawn pictures of Pete’s Dragon to her classmates for 10p—just enough to fuel her childhood sweet tooth. Art has always been a …

Recovered elderly couple and two dogs. Credit: Guardia Civil. Multi-agency rescue operations were launched on 1st March to save two foreigners aged 78 and79 who got trapped with their dogs in their motorhome after a sudden flash flood near Quitapellejos. The woman raised the alarm, but she struggled to communicate with emergency services in Spanish. One of the responding officers …

Planting for the future. Credit: FB: VerdeVeras. VerdeVeras in Vera is an association based on solar power that hosts cultural and educational events with low impact in a natural environment. Rachel leads the project, overseeing various sustainability initiatives including the construction and use of recycled materials as well as vermiculture for the conversion of food waste to fertile soil. VerdeVeras …

Coming in March. Credit: Dmitry Demidovich. Shutterstock. Miraflores, a popular venue in the Los Gallardos Leisure Complex, is known for its live music and vibrant atmosphere. Here are some events planned in March. Weekly Monday Quiz Every Monday, from 3 pm to 4.30 pm. Friday 7,The th, at 8 PM. Terry from Still in the Grove. Soft Rock, Reggae, Soul …

Stoking the flames of fundraising Credit: TeAma. The celebrations began as scheduled at 12 noon with the raising and the Andalusian banner, accompanied the stirring sounds of Mojacar Municipal Music Band. The giant paella that was served at the event disappeared in a record-breaking time. The paella was served just after 2pm, and eager diners lined up to get their …

Jumping into the fun again. Credit: FB: Huercal-Overa Townhall. The Ayuntamiento Huercal-Overa, the Town Council of Huercal-Overa, has completed reconstruction of Parque El Saltador. This park was destroyed by vandalism back in June 2024. The park was set on fire intentionally to destroy the rubber flooring and play equipment. It was inaugurated for the first time in late 2023. The …

The Regional Government of Andalusia has commenced a €2.6 million project to seal the inert waste landfill in Albox. Credit: FB: Albox Townhall. The Regional Government of Andalusia has commenced a €2.6 million project to seal the inert waste landfill in Albox. This project, which is co-financed by FEDER under the framework 2021-2027, aims at rehabilitating industrial areas and contaminated …

Maya Doerr’s tile making class at Bedar Arts Centre Credit: FB: Maya Doerr. A new class at Bedar Arts Centre is perfect for those who are passionate about pottery, or want to learn the basics of carving and relief. Maya Doerr, an artist and ceramicist, is starting a pottery group that will meet for four sessions. The focus of the …

Women and girls in science Credit: Shutterstock: Stoatphoto. IES Cura Valera in Huercal-Overa received a visit from three researchers from the Andalusian Institute for Research and Training in Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Organic Production (IFAPA) to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. The scientists María Luz Segura, Juana Isabel Contreras and Amelia Correra, organised a series of …