Almeria

Urban Sketchers Vera. Vera Town Hall. Urban Sketchers Vera, a local group dedicated to on-location drawing, recently collaborated with the ‘Tus playas de invierno’ (Your winter beaches) initiative to introduce a new activity: an outdoor urban sketching session. Artists of every level were invited to El Playazo de Vera for the event, which was held in order to capture the …

A Brighter Future for Almería. Credit: Shutterstock: Gran Totufo The Eastern Almeria region is poised for a significant transformation with the introduction of a Plan de Acción Integral (PAI) (Comprehensive Action Plan) spearheaded by the Diputacion Provincial (Provincial Council). This ambitious initiative is designed to improve urban planning and promote sustainable development in 13 municipalities, including Huercal-Overa and Antas. It …

Soprano and harpsichordist Luisa morales. Flautist Alison Melville. Credit: Vera Town Hall, FB I was privileged to attend a concert by Francesca Calero (soprano), Luisa Morales (harpsichordist) and Alison Melville, flautist, at Vera’s Auditorium on Friday, February 15th. Earlier that day, I had attended a Luisa morales masterclass. Her suggestions led to immediate improvements in the performances of participants, which …

Orange Day: Celebrating the color. Credit: Shuttlestock: Caroline Simon On the 28th of February, the town of Antas will celebrate Día de Andalucía with a lively programme of events in La Era del Lugar (The Threshing Floor), combining tradition, community spirit, and local flavours. Radio-controlled Mini Z cars will be on display at 11AM to provide entertainment for all ages. …

Spring awakening The journey taken by Sierra Cabrera Tortoises Credit: Shuttlestock by Simon Whitfield As spring approaches, the first turtles emerge from their hibernation. Drivers need to be extra careful on local roads in order to protect the slow-moving lizards. When a tortoise crosses the road, it will not become disoriented if you help it cross the road safely in …

Socialising. Credit: Shutterstock: Julia Suhareva. Recently, I had the pleasure to speak with Kerry Matthews regarding the Turre Dog Walking Club. This is a community initiative that she began in November 2024. Kerry’s 25-year experience in dog rescuing has taught her the importance of socialisation to dogs of all ages. Socializing with other dogs, and even people, is essential to …

Garrucha Police Locals are recognized for their outstanding services. Credit: FB: Garrucha Townhall The Junta de Andalucía has awarded the Galardón de Gratitud (Gratitude Distinction) to all the local police officers in our province for their invaluable collaboration and assistance to the people of Valencia during the DANA disaster. Their commitment, bravery, and dedication were vital in the most challenging …

Cooking Up New Opportunities. Credit: FB Zurgena Town Hall Zurgena launches 45+ kitchen assistant programme to boost employment With the launch of the Zurgena Employment Opportunities website, the municipality has made a major step to support employment opportunities for its residents. 45+ Kitchen Assistant Programme. This initiative, which is funded by European funds and coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce …

Mairin Mitchell, born in Ireland in the year 1895, was a woman of great courage and determination. In the spring of 1936, she found herself in Spain, a mere few months before the coup d’état that began Franco’s dictatorship. She wrote down what she saw and experienced. Storm over Spain, a book that has just been republished by a group …

After last year’s record-breaking 750 participants, the charity race hopes that it can beat this record. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Albox The municipal commemorated World Cancer Day by reading a Manifesto, and presenting the poster of the Night Race Against Cancer sporting competition. Proceeds will be donated to the Spanish Association Against Cancer. The Town Hall of Albox and the Local …