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Phoenix Club: Our social club is open, so drop in for a coffee and a chat, or browse our books at 4 for €1. We have Jigsaws at various prices and we are selling off our huge selection DVDs and CDS at 4 for 1€.
***Trips***
August
– 25th – Benalmadena Market and Marina – browse the market then lunch at the Marina, bring some stale bread to feed the fishes €15pp
September
– 01st – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 8th – Visit to the town of Almunecar. You can browse the market or you can visit: Centuries old Arab Fort, San Miguel Castle; wander in the El Majuelo Botanical Gardens of sub tropical plants; visit the Roman pottery & Egyptian artefacts at the archaeological Museum; visit the Lori Sexi Bird Park with its tropical parrots. Then lunch and home at 16.30
– 22nd – Mini Hollywood in Almeria €56,50 includes coach, entry, lunch, show and zoo
October
– 6th – Trip to Gib €20pp includes €1 for the driver Do remember that we have just 3 pick ups usually and we return from Gib at 16.30
– 13th – Visit to the Victoria Brewery in Malaga with 5 tastings, visit starts at 12.30 pm then visit the Malaga port, enjoy a late lunch and return home at 6pm, times to be confirmed Price €20.50
– 14th – Ballet de Kiev in Almunecar €55pp includes coach and show
– 18th – 21st – Mini break to Tavira, Portugal. Price includes half board accommodation at the 4* Hotel Vila Gale in Tavira, with wine, water and coffee at Dinner, day trip to Faro, Coach fare, tips and Tourist tax. €335pp sharing a double room, €435 Single Occupancy. Deposit €100 non refundable. It is advisable to take out travel insurance. For more information please email me
– 25th – Visit Mijas Pueblo and the Mayan Monkey Chocolate Factory. €16pp
December
– 23rd – 27th – Christmas Break at the Hotel Blue Sea Al Andalus in Torremolinos. Includes full board at the 4* Hotel and includes a gala meal on Christmas Day, wine, etc with meals, coach fare and tips. Price €320pp based on 2 sharing a double room, €415 for single occupancy. Deposit €100pp paid on booking and is non refundable. If we cancel, you will get your deposit back. Balance to be paid on or before the 19th September. It is always advisable to take out travel insurance
– We meet every Tuesday, 12-2 pm at Restaurant and Bar La Vega in Torre del Mar. The bar is just behind the Repsol Garage heading out of Torre towards Benajarafe
For further information, please contact Gail on 951067723 / 626370695 or email phoenixsocialclub@yahoo.co.uk for more information or check out our FB page.
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7th edition of the Frigiliana Art Route: 6-8 Oct, 2023
A tour of 30 locations scattered throughout the town and 57 artists from 15 different nationalities. Complementary activities:
-Painting Workshop with the guest artist in the location 27 the 7th and 8th of October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
-Live session silk painting in Location n.21, the 6th and 7th from 6pm to 7pm and Sunday from 12:30 to 1:30pm.
-Japanese Shodo Calligraphy and Sumie painting demo in Location n.22. October the 6th, 7th and 8th: at 11am Sumie painting demo live; at 6pm Japanese Shodo calligraphy and from 12pm to 2pm and 7pm to 8pm your name in Shodo calligraphy.
Come and enjoy the 2023 Frigiliana art route! From October 6th to 8th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Info: rutadelartefrigiliana@gmail.com ; tlf: 645818089
@rutadelartefrigiliana
AmArte Studio Gallery, C/ Hernando el Darra 6, Frigiliana
Organized by Maribel and Brendon in collaboration with the Frigiliana Town Hall.
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Mezquitilla Fair: August 24 to 27
– Thursday, August 24, the fair will begin at the fairgrounds with the Blue Hour from 10:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., with discounts on all attractions. Starting at 12:00 a.m. there will be a performance by the dance group ‘Hakuna Matata’.
– Friday the 25th, the fair will begin at 11:00am with children’s activities in Velero street, with bouncy castles, archery and other workshops. Starting at 2:00 p.m., there will be a great popular paella and at 4:30 p.m. the bicycle races, balloons, sack races and motorcycle ribbons will begin. At 9:00 p.m., the little ones will be able to enjoy the performance of ‘Riky and Pinky’. Starting at 00:00 hours, the Queen of the festivities, Bridesmaids, Mister and Man or Woman of the year will be chosen. At 01:00 a.m. performance by Yulen the hairdresser.
– Saturday the 26th there will be a day fair starting at 12:00 pm with Dj Worzel and musical group ‘Por Derecho’. At 00:00, election of Miss and Mister Visitor and the most talkative couple. And at 01:00 a.m. concert of El Último Tributo (tribute to the Last of the Row) in the official booth of the school, with free admission.
– Sunday the 27th there will be a mass and procession of Our Lady of Fatima accompanied by ‘Niños del Coro’ and the Rincón de la Victoria Musical Band. At 1:00am, a great performance by ‘Los Rebujitos’ and a great final fireworks.
In addition, starting at 8:00 p.m., there will be a tribute to the elderly and the grandparents of the year will be chosen. They will be able to enjoy a snack and the performance of ‘María España’ .
– Performances all take place in the courtyard of the Enrique Ramos Ramos school, where the official booth will be located. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rebujitos-el-ultimo-tributo-y-yulen-el-peluquero-actuaran-en-la-feria-de-mezquitilla/
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Concert in Almuñecar- One For My Baby: Wed, 23 Aug 10pm
w/ Special guest, soprano Inmaculada Almeda of Córdoba!
Parque El Majuelo, Almuñecar. FB
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SPAIN
The price of electricity rises another 3% this Monday and marks the highest level in two months, 117.25 euros/MWh: {Translation, summary}
– The average price of electricity for regulated rate customers linked to the wholesale market will rise this Monday, August 21, another 3% compared to Sunday, and will mark the highest level in two months, standing at 117.25 euros per megawatt /hour (MWh).
– By time slots, the maximum price, of 149.58 euros/MWh, will be recorded between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., while the minimum price will be given between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., with 97.09 euros/MWh.
– In these first 21 days of the month, the electricity market average stands at 91.04 euros/MWh, compared to 263.61 euros/MWh that it registered in August 2022. Source, Spanish: https://www.europapress.es/economia/energia-00341/noticia-precio-luz-sube-otro-lunes-marca-nivel-mas-alto-dos-meses-11725-euros-mwh-20230820131458.html
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Tenerife Wildfire Update- Spanish officials says wildfire on Tenerife was started deliberately:
– Canary Islands regional President Fernando Clavijo said Sunday that police have confirmed that a wildfire raging on the Spanish tourist island of Tenerife was started deliberately.
– Improved weather conditions helped firefighters make advances overnight in their battle to tame the blaze that has raged out of control for the past five days, authorities said.
– Tenerife governor Rosa Dávila said Saturday that more than 12,000 people have been evacuated from their homes since the fire started Tuesday. Up to Saturday, more than 20,000 acres of pine forest had been burned.
– No injuries have yet been reported and Dávila said that thanks to the firefighters no houses have been burned so far.
Full article: https://www.itv.com/news/2023-08-20/spanish-officials-says-wildfire-on-tenerife-was-started-deliberately & Video Link
AXARQUIA
Musical performances this week in Alfarnate, Igualeja, Villanueva del Trabuco and Benalauría: {Translation, summary}
– The Diputación de Málaga, through Culturama, together with municipal bodies, with the aim of continuing to bring culture to the citizens of the province has scheduled several musical activities for next week
– All activities are free and with free admission until full capacity.
– Wasabi Cru will perform at Plaza del Prado in Villanueva del Trabuco on Friday, August 25 at 10:30p.m.
– Jarrillo Lata will perform in the early morning of August 25 (August 26) from 2.30am at the soccer field in Alfarnate.
– Charanga Si o Ké, with performances on August 25th, 7pm and 27th, 4:30pm in Igualeja and Benalauría, respectively. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/culturama-de-la-diputacion-programa-actuaciones-musicales-durante-la-proxima-semana-en-alfarnate-igualeja-villanueva-del-trabuco-y-benalauria/
MALAGA CITY
Independent music event returns to Torremolinos for second year: Described by the media as “the only festival in the world where bands come to see the public”, the 15th CanelaParty will take place on the fairground in Torremolinos between Wednesday 23 and Saturday 26 August. This four-day musical extravaganza has become popular because it invites the audience to dress up for the occasion: last year’s edition attracted 16,000 music fans, who enjoyed the festival in a variety of colourful fancy dress outfits. Full article & photo: https://www.surinenglish.com/what-to-do/independent-music-event-returns-torremolinos-for-second-20230818164505-nt.html
TORROX
Torrox-Costa Senior Citizens’ Center reopens after improvements worth almost €59,000: {Translation, summary}
– The improvements have basically consisted of renovating and painting the entire center and installing new doors, lighting, plumbing, bathrooms and flooring
– In addition, the premises will be expanded soon with an annex premises purchased by the City of Torrox. Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/el-alcalde-reinaugura-el-centro-de-mayores-de-torrox-costa-tras-mejoras-por-valor-de-casi-59-000-euros/
RINCÓN DE LA VICTORIA
Rincón de la Victoria will commemorate the 188th anniversary of the constitution (establishment) of the first town hall of the municipality: {Translation}
– The program of events, which will be held next Monday, August 28 at 8:30 p.m. in the Plaza de las Flores, will host a colloquium on the history of Benagalbón by the author of the investigation on the constitution of the first town hall of the municipality, Miguel Alba, and the archaeologist and director of the Nerja Museum, Juan Bautista Salado.
– In addition, recognition will be given to Antonia Domínguez, for her work in defense of culture at the head of the “Antonio de Hilaria” Municipal Public Library in Rincón de la Victoria.
– Likewise, the square will host an exhibition of old images of the municipality in collaboration with the photographer Fran Cervantes, who is being the germ of the municipal photographic archive in which the city council is working. The exhibition can be visited in the courtyard of the Consistory from August 30 to September 13.
– The event, which will also be attended by members of the Bezmiliana Cultural Circle, councilors of the Municipal Corporation, and a representation of the different groups and associations, and neighbors, will end with the performance of the Panda de Verdiales de Benagalbón (band). Source, Spanish: https://www.axarquiaplus.es/rincon-de-la-victoria-conmemorara-el-188-aniversario-de-la-constitucion-del-primer-ayuntamiento-del-municipio/
SPORTS
Football News- Spain win maiden World Cup with 1-0 victory against England: Spain has made history after defeating England in this Sunday’s final of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Sydney. Full article: https://www.surinenglish.com/sport/spain-win-maiden-world-cup-with-victory-20230820141433-nt.html
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Tennis News- Coco Gauff beats Karolina Muchova to win Cincinnati Open, third title of year:
– American teenager Coco Gauff claimed the biggest title of her career with a straight-set win over Karolina Muchova in the Cincinnati Open final.
– Gauff followed up her shock win over top seed Iga Swiatek in the semi-final with a 6-3 6-4 victory over her Czech opponent in Sunday’s final. It is the 19-year-old’s fifth career title and her third of 2023 after wins in Washington DC and Auckland. Victory gives Gauff a huge boost before the US Open which starts on 28 August. Photo: Getty. Full article: https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/66566332
SPACE
Russian lunar lander crashes into the moon: Russia’s Luna-25 spacecraft has spun out of control and crashed into the moon, ending the country’s first moon mission in 47 years. The Russian space probe was to land on the moon’s south pole, which is of special interest to scientists. Full article + video: https://www.dw.com/en/russian-lunar-lander-crashes-into-the-moon/video-66583052
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Useful Links, Info & Numbers
Petrol Prices – Updated daily: These are the fuel stations in Malaga province with the lowest prices. The price data for 95 and 98-octane petrol and diesel fuel is updated every day. See it here:
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Weekly Markets
Monday: Torrox Costa
Tuesday: Nerja, Salobrena
Wednesday: Rincon de la Victoria, Algarrobo Costa
Thursday: Velez Malaga, Torre del Mar, Frigiliana
Friday: Almunecar, Salobrena, La Herradura- Summers only
Saturday: Competa, Mezquitilla@Algarrobo behind the Sala Ottowa
Sunday: Velez Malaga, Nerja Car Boot
Taxi
Nerja 952 524 519
Torrox: 952 531 030
Frigiliana: 952 533 231
Phone numbers for emergencies
Emergency Services.: 112
National Police: 091
Guardia Civil: 062
Ambulance: 061
Fire Station (Bomberos): 080
Emergency English Help Line: 902 102 112
Local Police
Torrox: 952 539 828
Nerja: 952 521 545
Frigiliana: 952 533 126
Torre del Mar: 952 549 238
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