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Excavation work at the Prehistoric Caves of Ardales. :: FERNANDO TORRES
ARDALES CAVE FINDINGS REWRITE HISTORY
Proof has been found that the Neanderthals produced the first cave paintings, some 20,000 years before Homo sapiens P2&3 Goatherd killed and two badly beaten in brutal late-night raid on Casares farm
Investigations are ongoing after a 37- hooded people with weapons Investigators suggest that the assailants year-old man was killed and two other stormed the property and demanded were looking for a rival gang’s drugs and men badly injured when armed men to know where the drugs were kept. burst into an isolated farm in Casares Guardia Civil investigators say the raid was a case of mistaken identity on Monday night and tortured the that the evidence so far points to a victims for four hours. mix-up by the attackers searching According to the survivors, five for the drugs of a rival gang. P4
New prison in Archidona Forecasts predict finally set to receive inmates in the coming heavy rainfall weeks, bringing an end to across Spain for years of delays and the next few days protests P10 Manilva residents share Andalucía Day events 88-million-euro jackpot and incoming flights to win in last week’s Malaga Airport have Euromillions draw - four times the annual municipal been disrupted P7 Tourists try to avoid the rain in Malaga. :: SALVADOR SALAS budget P12 22222222 March 2nd to 8th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH
Two archaeologists work on one of the geological formations at the Ardales Cave, on which there is a red painting that is now attributed to the One of the paintings which has been dated at the Ardales Cave. :: F. TORRES Neanderthals. :: P. C. Ardales, the birthplace of cave art
to be known for the calcitic incrus- not 40,000,” concludes the study. The A team of scientists have proved that paintings in the tations associated with figures in dating shows that a red line in La Pa- cave are 20,000 years older than our species paleolithic style, especially those siega cave was painted at least 64,800 which were not done with organic years ago, that a negative red hand in materials. Maltravieso cave was drawn at least MALAGA. The prehistoric cave of which were also studied, Ardales was “This overcomes the limitations 66,700 years ago and a formation of Ardales continues to be full of mys- the home of one of the first pain- of 14 AMS carbon and the problem speleothems in Ardales cave was deco- teries, but the scientific community tings in humanity. Researchers have of preservation,” says Cantalejo, “be- rated with elongated or pseudo-el- FERNANDO is gradually uncovering more of them. concluded that the most ancient art cause during this process none of lipsoidal red concentrations at least TORRES This archaeological site, which was in Europe was not, after all, produ- the colouring material of the figure 65,500 years ago. forgotten for centuries and discove- ced by Homo sapiens, but by the has to be removed.” It also avoids These results bring a new focus Twitter: @fernandotorresu red by the first researchers nearly 100 Neanderthals. possible contamination of the samp- to the scientific debate about the years ago, has been the subject of a The research, which was carried le, in that the uranium series dates origin of cave art in the world, a con- Researchers from different new international study and the re- out in different stages by academics geological processes and does not versation which has been heighte- countries concluded that sults have just been published in the and institutions from five countries, produce contamination during the ned in recent years due to new fin- prestigious journal, Science. used the uranium-thorium method collection or subsequent handling dings. Traditionally, artistic abili- the oldest art in Europe According to datings from the pre- (known in the field of science as U/Th in the laboratory. ties have only been attributed to the was not carried out by cise uranium-thorium technique, the dating). This procedure, as Pedro Can- As the extensive article in Science first populations of modern humans Homo sapiens but by wall paintings in the cave are 20,000 talejo, who is responsible for herita- explained, U/Th dating enabled the who arrived in Europe. Despite this, years older than the time most his- ge in Ardales and for the cave, ex- researchers to confirm that the wall “in the past few years several disco- Neanderthals torians have believed that prehisto- plains, “enables us to date the incrus- paintings at Ardales, Maltravieso and veries have been made which ric art began. Together with the ca- tations and calcitic formations which La Pasiega are the oldest in the world. suggest that earlier human groups ves of Maltravieso (Cáceres) and La are in direct contact with the wall “It can be certified that the origin of such as the Neanderthals used to Pasiega (Puente Viesgo, Cantabria), paintings”. It enables definite dates the art goes back at least 65,000 years, paint their bodies red and paint or March 2nd to 8th 2018 3 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS
Guadalhorce This conclusion shows the reservoirs “great potential of the sites in Malaga,” says Cantalejo, for “This discovery means that whom it is also a way of va- lidating the efficiency of Valle de new technologies applied books on the History of Art are Abdalajís to methods of archaeolo- El Chorro AVE line gical study. The Ardales Ctra. Cave contains more than going to have to be changed” Ardales Ardales A-7078 1,000 prehistoric dra- wings from the paleo- Cave Train to Bobadilla lithic period. They were Carratraca studied, catalogued and José Ramos Professor at UCA and coordinator of the excavations published in 2006. Since Ctra. Álora then, these new mecha- A-357 nisms have enabled definite One of the greatest dates to be known and there is experts on the history of no doubt about their previously unsuspected age. Ardales and a key figure The results of the study in the in the research, analyses Science journal were presented by the results of the study the University of Cadiz, which par- ticipated in the project, last week. The presentation was attended by :: FERNANDO TORRES Professor of Prehistory José Ramos; MALAGA. José Ramos, from the the director of the Neanderthal Mu- University of Cadiz, is the director seum in Germany, Gerd-Christian of the excavation works in Ardales Weniger; the chancellor of the uni- and Teba. He was involved in the versity, Eduardo González Mazo; project and coordinated part of the the Junta de Andalucía’s Minister works, in which he has been in- of Culture, Miguel Ángel Vázquez; volved since 1985. For him, these and the mayor of Ardales, María del results are recognition of very es- Mar González. sential work. –These results have led to numer- Detail of one of thepaintings. International funding ous tributes from the scientific :: PEDRO CANTALEJO The project was funded by the Natu- community. How do you feel? ral Environment Research Council –Very happy, especially because I (UK), National Geographic Society have been working in the cave since QUOTES (USA), Max Planck Society (Germany) 1985; I have spent half my life in and the Royal Society Wolfson Re- there, so personally it is very satis- Pedro Cantalejo search Merit Award (UK). Ardales fying. Another good thing is that this Head of the Ardales Cave council provided support for the field has happened in Andalucía, which José Ramos in the Sima de las Palomas. :: FERNANDO TORRES “We can certify that the work. traditionally has always been in the Dr Gerd-Christian Weniger of the background and is now in the fore- than we realised. It was a really sur- in the world. The dates make sense. origin of cave art dates Neanderthal Museum is proud of the front. The fact that a public univer- prising result and has numerous cul- The Neanderthals were alive at that back at least 65 years, not results of this project. “It is the end sity was involved, and that this was tural and anthropological implica- time. It was a hypothesis, and now 40,000” of a process which has taken many an international project, are also im- tions. People have always thought the hypothesis has been proven. years; we know that this will change portant: science should be interdis- that modern humans were the great –How did you feel as the results the way in which we study history,” ciplinary. Finally, southern Spain artists and engineers, but the Nean- came through? Gerd-Christian Weniger he said, and it also will put an end to was where everything started. I don’t derthals have their rightful place in –We found out in the summer. We Neanderthal Museum a discussion between experts which say that in a nationalistic sense, but history now. had met several times to check and “It is the end of a process has lasted over 25 years. because it was logical. The climate –They say the history books will collate the data. We prepared the ar- The mayor of Ardales said she had here was better. have to be changed. ticle and the Science journal re- which will change the way been excited to form part of the pro- –So the Neanderthals are in the –That’s the change of paradigm. viewed it extremely carefully. The in which we study history cess by providing logistical support news again... There will be other big surprises to fact that they published it says a great in the future” for the research. She explained that –This changes the paradigm of what come. Everything has to be looked deal. the cave has always been, and always we have been studying in the past. at again. We have always said that –What does being the birthplace will be, important for the municipa- There were signs beforehand, but art began 40,000 years ago with of cave art mean to Ardales? lity. “We have a great affection for the physical confirmation of these modern man and now we know it –In the cave there is still a lot of un- carve small signs on bones and sto- it,” she said. datings came from the Max Plank was 65,000 years ago. Neanderthals explored material which will lead nes,” says Pedro Cantalejo. The Ardales cave still has more sto- laboratory, which is a benchmark in were very similar to us, that is the to major discoveries. We mustn’t be In the case of the Ardales Cave - si- ries to tell. The gallery over the main science. great lesson to be learned from all blasé; tomorrow it could turn out tuated in the extreme west of Euro- chambers has not yet been excava- –For those who don’t know much this. that another cave is 2,000 years older. pe and considered to be a home of the ted and experts believe there used to about prehistory, how important –Does it put an end to discussions However, we are looking at the re- last Neanderthals - chronological re- be a connection with the Sima de las is this finding? about the cultural abilities of the sult of a lifetime’s work, with Pedro search supports the results which are Palomas chasm in Teba. The works –It will change the books about His- Neanderthals? Cantalejo. Ardales is a small place being obtained from the archaeolo- would be costly and complicated, but tory of Art. In science methodology –The steps are the following: you but the council has supported us in gical excavations carried out by the they would shed further light on the it is what we call a change of para- measure the incrustations over the every possible way. Despite its size, international team from 2011 fascinating history of this small vi- digm. It means that everything we art with Uh/T. You do a battery of it has shown that with tenacity great onwards. llage in Malaga province. have been studying is, in fact, older tests in one of the best laboratories things can be achieved. 4 March 2nd to 8th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH
IN BRIEF Goatherd killed on a Casares Four years sought for Frenchman held on Euro farm in brutal late-night raid Guardia Civil A-7 driver warrant in Marbella MALAGA MARBELLA :: Á. F. / J. C. The prosecutors’ of- :: SUR. A 29-year-old French man Two others were beaten at fice in Malaga is asking for four years with a European warrant issued the property on the in the forthcoming trial of the off- for his arrest has been held by po- duty Guardia Civil officer who is al- lice in Marbella. The man, origi- Manilva border and police leged to have caused a fatal pile up nally from the French city of Nan- suspect the attackers were on the A-7 motorway near Torremo- tes, is alleged to have kidnapped a drugs gang who went for linos on 28 June last year. and tortured a man, under a con- Investigators say that the sergeant tract from a third party, with three the wrong target tested positive for alcohol and drugs accomplices in December. The vic- and was driving at 149 km/h in a tim was burnt and had a finger am- :: C. MÁRQUEZ / J. CANO 100 km/h area. Despite the sever- putated. The attack is said to be re- CASARES / MANILVA. One man ity of the alleged offence, prosecu- lated to drugs. The wanted man was killed and two more badly tors say that the current law only was found in a property near Mar- beaten on Monday night when allows them to ask for four years. bella. His alleged offence carries a armed men burst into an isolated Three tourists died in the accident. sentence of 30 years in France. farm in Casares municipality along- side the border with Manilva. Guardia Civil investigators say that Verdict upheld in Mijas as long ago as 2009. the evidence so far points to an er- A funeral van at the rural property on Tuesday. :: C.M. At the second trial in Malaga, ror by a gang searching in the wrong police officers drug case which also included legal action by place for the drugs of a rival gang. tied up, however one of the be innocent, suggesting that the at- Mijas council against the men, the The man who was killed was a 37- goatherds put up a harder fight, dy- tackers had gone to the wrong place. MALAGA officers were found guilty and sen- year-old goatherder. He was watch- ing from his injuries. The modus operandi, including the :: Á. F. / J. C. The Supreme Court tenced to between five and four and ing television around 10pm on Mon- The ordeal lasted until around rural location on the Malaga-Cadiz in Madrid has upheld the sentence a half years each. day with a colleague in the simple 2am on Tuesday, when the attack- provincial border, is in line with past for drug trafficking imposed by a Judges said that the men had farm building. In the next room the ers, realising that one person had activity by drugs gangs who search Malaga court on five Local Police abused their position, surprising owner of the farm, a 72-year-old man died, fled the scene, taking the vic- out the isolated safehouses where ri- officers in Mijas. They had been drug dealers with a patrol car to force from nearby Manilva, was asleep. tims’ telephones and stealing a vals have stashed the drugs, police found guilty of taking drugs from them to run off and leave the drugs According to the account of the four-wheel-drive Mitsubishi out- have said. dealers to sell themselves. which they then collected. The of- two attack victims who survived, side. This was found nearby by The niece of the owner said on The long-running case had to ficers knew that if they were ever five hooded people with weapons Guardia Civil. The surviving Tuesday that there were “only goats be tried twice after the first ap- stopped with drugs they could burst into the property and de- goatherd was able to free himself and wind” on the land and that for- pearances in court were declared falsely say it was part of a legitimate manded to know where the drugs after some time and reach Manilva tunately, by chance, the profoundly void over doubts over secret re- anti-drug operation. A private indi- were kept. What followed was four to raise the alarm. deaf sister of the owner, who nor- cordings used to incriminate the vidual who helped hide the drugs hours of torture in which the men Investigators say that the victims mally slept there, was ill and was officers when they were first held had his sentence reduced. were hit and kicked. All three were have no police record and appear to staying with family in Manilva. March 2nd to 8th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 5 6 March 2nd to 8th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Drought measures postponed HERE AND THERE until April in view of rainfall
The Junta de Andalucía has assured the Axarquía that any restrictions will only apply to growers and that domestic water supply will not be affected The María Zambrano park’s new look. :: E. C.
:: AGUSTÍN PELÁEZ Birds return to park Parks and gardens councillor, Mar- VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA. Ahead of the celino Méndez-Trelles, visited the forecast substantial rainfall in the after modernisation park earlier this week to see how Malaga province this week, envi- work to redevelop the space is go- ronment advisor for the Junta de VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA ing. He explained that the main fo- Andalucía, José Fiscal, announced :: E. C. Some species of birds have cus was the pond and the next phase on Tuesday that a drought situation returned to the pond at Vélez- will involve modernising the sports would not officially be announced Málaga’s María Zambrano park since facilities, such as the tennis courts, in the Axarquía until after Easter. a renovation, including improved and cleaning up the whole park, A drought was initially due to La Viñuela reservoir is currently just 21.39% full. :: E. CABEZAS filtration and oxygenation of the about which the town hall had re- be declared in January and was de- water, took place earlier this year. ceived a number of complaints. layed until February. However, a situation being considered “severe”. The reservoir, which is the main further postponement was made The tropical fruit industry has source of water for both growers Belgian dies when car Residents to get vote on earlier this week due to the weather already been subjected to drastic and domestic use for all 33 munici- forecast. cuts in supply and since 1 Decem- palities in the area, was at just 21.39 comes off N340 road promenade project Fiscal gave assurances that any ber has only had access to 40 per per cent of its capacity on Wednes- cuts to water supply in the Axar- cent of its normal amount of wa- day, with 35.39 cubic hectometres. ALMUÑÉCAR TORRE DE BENAGALBÓN quía, as a result of the drought, ter from La Viñuela reservoir. The This time last year La Viñuela was :: E. C. A 48-year-old Belgian man :: E. C. Mayor of Rincón de la Vic- would only affect growers and that restrictions are in place for the en- standing at 64.78 cubic hectome- from Vélez-Málaga was found dead toria, Francisco Salado, has said that domestic supplies would not suf- tire hydraulic year, which ends in tres; almost double the current when his car came off the N340 residents of Torre de Benagalbón fer restrictions, despite the current October. reading. road, near to the Cantarriján beach will be able to vote for their pre- and Cerro Gordo west exit on Sat- ferred outcome to the controversial urday. Officers believe that the man promenade development. Local resi- had suffered a heart attack or was dents have been campaigning to The project plans, which were asleep at the wheel prior to the ac- save the area, which they say is Junta stalls multi-million-euro released last summer, demonstrate cident, as there were no brake marks home to one of the province’s last how the building, which would at the scene of the accident. natural sand dune ecosystems. Arenas retirement home project comprise a residence for older peo- ple and a hotel area for visitors, re- spects the local landscape and pro- ments, in particular Chinese-run :: EUGENIO CABEZAS tion. Speaking last Friday, Martín vides space and light as well as an Police break up Chinese shops, in the area reported forced ARENAS. Mayor of Arenas, Lau- said that the project would “con- area for residents to be able to grow shop criminal gang entry and theft of money from reano Martín, has criticised the tribute to improving the economic their own organic produce. cash registers. The gang members Junta de Andalucía’s decision to de- conditions of the village, which is A verdict is expected some time VÉLEZ-MÁLAGA were found to have criminal re- lay the multi-million-euro retire- suffering from a large population this year as to whether the project :: SUR. Three people have been de- cords for similar offences. How- ment home and hotel project in the loss, due to its lack of employment will be allowed to go ahead. tained and a further two are being ever, they were paying third par- village. Although the project, opportunities”. According to a study into the pro- investigated following a police op- ties who had no previous records launched by a Belgian investor, was The mayor added that the pro- ject carried out by CADE (Centro eration to break up a criminal gang to give their details in order to hire given the green light by the Junta ject plans are “very respectful of its Andaluz de Emprendemiento) Al- operating along the coast of the vehicles in exchange for money. last summer, the regional govern- natural surroundings and there are garrobo technical expert, José Luis Axarquía. The operation, named Gang members then carried out ment has since decided that the pro- already buildings in the area which Fenech, the initiative “could change ‘Pekín-Urano’, started in October the raids using the vehicles hired posed site for the building is classed are being legalised to conform with the negative socioeconomic trend 2017 when commercial establish- in other people’s names. as land not designated for construc- the Andalusian law”. in Arenas and the surrounding area”. March 2nd to 8th 2018 7 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS Heavy rain disrupts Andalucía Day celebrations along the Costa del Sol
Coín cancelled its events and Benalmádena town hall moved its celebrations inside because of the poor weather forecast
Downpours on Malaga’s Paseo del Parque. :: SALVADOR SALAS :: TONY BRYANT MALAGA. Due to the atrocious weather that was forecast to hit An- Much-needed water arrives dalucía on Wednesday, some town halls along the Costa del Sol were forced to cancel, or relocate events Celebrations in Torremolinos were virtually unaffected by rain. :: TB at last and it will stay rainy organised to celebrate Andalucía Day. Plans to commemorate the 1980 ref- paid tribute to Blas Infante, the lo- Blas Infante wrote the lyrics to the erendum - in which the Andalusian cally-born writer and politician, af- song, which was adopted as the offi- :: SUR ried that lower-than-average levels electorate voted for the statute that fectionately known as ‘The Father of cial hymn of the region in 1981. The MALAGA. The missing winter in reservoirs could mean drought made Andalucía an autonomous com- Andalucía’, with a floral wreath-lay- unveiling was attended by the mayor rain on the Costa del Sol and restrictions over the summer. munity of Spain- had to be rapidly ing ceremony outside the town hall of Torremolinos and various mem- across Malaga province started Weather forecasters are expected changed, although the rain did hold at midday. This was followed by the bers of the town hall. to arrive this week, bringing wel- to keep an amber weather warning off long enough for some towns to unveiling of the plaque, which is situ- The afternoon’s activities in the come relief to the area’s gardens in place today (Friday), with up to proceed with their events. ated in the Plaza de Andalucía. town were abandoned due to the rain. and farms, as well as those wor- 80mm of rain in some areas, and Continuous rain in Coín forced the more is forecast to fall at times for town hall to abandon their traditional the next few days, with a generally celebration in the Plaza de Alameda, unsettled but mild outlook. while in Benalmádena Pueblo, the Between Wednesday and Thurs- decision was taken to move the day this week some 70mm of rain planned open air event to the cul- fell at Malaga Airport and on Thurs- tural centre in Arroyo de la Miel. day morning an amber weather The festivities in Mijas went ahead alert was in place until midday due and people enjoyed a typical Andalu- to the rainfall, high winds and sian breakfast supplied by the Tamisa waves. Asociación de Vecinos, while various Near San Pedro a lorry skidded activities took place in the Virgen de on the A-7 blocking the road for a la Peña pensioners centre. while and in Vélez-Málaga three Fuengirola also managed to hoist people became trapped in a car by the Andalusian flag and enjoy the a swollen river. At Malaga Airport Himno de Andalucía, which was per- on Thursday afternoon, eight planes formed by local flamenco singer, Vir- were diverted to other airports due gina Gámez. to high winds of up to 90 km/h. Torremolinos was forced to cancel The steadier nature of the rain the artisan street market that was to has been welcomed, giving time be held in the Plaza Costa del Sol, al- for it to soak into the ground and though the rain stayed away long not run off, say experts. By Thurs- enough for around 500 people to en- day night, La Concepción reservoir joy a programme of flamenco music near Marbella and La Viñuela in and dance. The town also proceeded the Axarquía had benefitted, how- with the inauguration of a new tiled ever the first rains had had little plaque inscribed with the words of impact on levels in the Guadal- the Hymn of Andalucía. The town horce reservoirs.
Renfe approves plans for works on La Nogalera station
:: ALBERTO GÓMEZ will include the installation of lifts, TORREMOLINOS. The refurbish- the extension of the platforms and ment of the station de Cercanías the creation of a timetable that can in the plaza de La Nogalera, in Tor- be viewed in all major parts of the remolinos, is a step closer to get- station. ting off the ground. Renfe an- Renfe will improve facilities to nounced yesterday that it had ap- allow blind people to better navi- proved the tender for works for gate the station, as well as better the total redevelopment of the sta- signage. tion, which currently is in viola- The current fittings will be com- tion of the accessibility law with pletely revamped, especially the no lift, among other shortfalls. electric works. These are the only The project, which has been de- details that the organisation has :: TONY BRYANT layed for years by the Ministry of discussed in detail as of yet. NEW CUDECA Cudeca opened a new furniture store in Torremolinos on Thurs- Development, will now go ahead The works should solve the on- day. Situated in Plaza Unión Europea, the new shop will sell following an investment of 7.5 mil- going problem of lack of accessibil- FURNITURE STORE quality second-hand furniture, bric-a-brac and ornamental lion euros, one of the largest sums ity in the station, one of the most items. This is the 20th shop the cancer care hospice organisation invested in the town in recent popular in all of Malaga province. OPENS ITS DOORS has opened since it was founded by Joan Hunt in 1991. years. The works, which will take It is used by over 6,000 passengers place over the space of 18 months, per day. March 2nd to 8th 2018 8 SUR IN ENGLISH March 2nd to 8th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 9 10 March 2nd to 8th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH
IN BRIEF Council forced to pay out Faster planning process De la Torre says he will High tech PTA park to get 360,000 euros to staff on way for Mijas Pueblo stand again as city mayor vital new parking spaces MIJAS MIJAS MALAGA :: I.GELIBTER. Mijas council has been :: I. GELIBTER. The town hall in Mi- :: SUR. Malaga city’s long-standing MALAGA told it has to pay 360,000 euros in jas has said that some 8,000 resi- conservative mayor, Francisco de la :: N. TRIGUERO. Malaga’s expand- compensation to staff for irregulari- dents in historic Mijas Pueblo will Torre, has said he will stand again ing high-tech business park, the ties in employment contracts and be able to modify their homes and as PP party candidate in next year’s PTA, is to get some relief from its conditions. According to sources, the businesses faster in future. Appli- local council elections. He had been eternal parking problem when 560 amounts relate to decisions under cations will now be dealt with by expected to stand down as he is 75. new parking spaces enter into serv- the previous PP administration and new council rules and not have to Opposition parties said the mayor ice in the coming months. The include 233,000 euros for recontract- pass through the regional govern- was forced to stand again as the PP park’s managers have also said they ing media staff as self-employed and ment’s culture ministry. Up to now was lacking other candidates with continue to look for a solution to 60,000 for illegally transferring the something as simple as changing a the charisma of De la Torre. He has the congested entrance roads. The PTA park near Malaga. :: SUR contracts of racecourse staff. window can take several months. been mayor since 2000. New local prison put into Malaga city to publish list of service in inland Archidona legal, approved holiday lets :: PILAR MARTÍNEZ there are 2,600 homes registered MALAGA. From now on, people with space for 13,000 tourists to wanting to rent a tourist apart- stay, says the council. The list is :: FERNANDO TORRES ment or house in Malaga city will currently in pdf format on the ARCHIDONA. The new prison for be able to check online first to Spanish version of the malagatur- the Malaga area was officially see if the accommodation is of- ismo.com website and is due to be opened on Monday, five years after ficially registered with the An- extended to the English version. construction finished. dalusian regional government and At the same time, the council The building, known as Malaga therefore complies with the law. has approved the setting up of a II, is near Archidona, in inland Malaga council’s tourism de- telephone hotline so members Malaga province, and is designed to partment has said that by pub- of the public can report any ir- relieve some of the pressure on the lishing the list it aims to improve regularities in tourist self-cater- existing Alhaurín de la Torre jail near the offer for visitors and provide ing accommodation or make rec- Malaga city. good-quality competition for tra- ommendations. The telephone Attending the opening was the ditional hotels. At the moment number is 010. national minister for Security, José Antonio Nieto, who explained that the first prisoners would start be- ing transferred from other jails over Government and local officials tour the building on Monday. :: ÑITO SALAS City council spokesperson for Ciudadanos the next two weeks. He added that summed up the majority opinion the facility has 1,008 cells for over lays in putting it into service. clock security and floodlighting. approves five-star of councillors. “Malaga needs more 2,000 inmates. After construction the building Recently it was used as a tempo- five-star hotels to carry on generat- The prison has been marred by was kept empty as the government rary detention centre for illegal im- hotel tower ing wealth for the city,” he said, go- controversy ever since it was built didn’t have the budget during the migrants, causing outrage from chari- project for ing on to quote figures that say that and dignitaries on Monday were met financial crisis to fund its operation, ties and welfare groups. Protests by the 115-million investment will gen- by loud protests from prison-worker but still had ongoing maintenance inmates during this period resulted Malaga’s port area erate 350 jobs when it is finished unions who were criticising the de- costs as it had to have round-the- in 160,000 euros in damage inside. and 1,280 while it is being built. The main opposition to the :: ANA PÉREZ-BRYAN scheme came from the Malaga MALAGA. The project to build a Ahora and Malaga para la Gente par- 135-metre tower housing a five-star ties as well as one independent hotel in Malaga’s port moved a step councillor. closer last week when the city coun- The tower, which still has to fin- cil voted by a majority to back the ish the planning application proc- project. The PP, PSOE and Ciuda- ess, would be built next to the cruise danos parties supported to move. A ship terminal. March 2nd to 8th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 11 12 March 2nd to 8th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH Citizens’ council to advise on best IN BRIEF way to run Marbella’s beaches
The town hall has put the contract out to tender for lifeguards for the resort for the next two years, but it won’t be in place by Easter The Monday market in central Marbella this week. :: JOSELE-LANZA :: M. PÉREZ / N. CASTRO MARBELLA. Councillors in Mar- Marbella to update able to be run by cooperatives as bella have put forward for public well and there will be stream- consultation their idea for a com- street-market bylaws to lined application and inspection mittee made up of the local com- bring more stability procedures. munity to make recommendations The current bylaws are legally on how best to manage the resort’s MARBELLA outdated, which is preventing both beaches. :: N. CASTRO. Stallholders at the the town hall and stallholders ap- The citizens’ council will be File photo of lifeguards on a central Marbella beach. :: JOSELE-LANZA four weekly street markets in plying for regional government made up of 17 members and three Marbella municipality are to grants to improve the markets. of these will be selected at random proposed responsibilities are moni- the resort’s coastline from Cabop- benefit from new local bylaws The new plans are currently from the town’s electoral role. toring the quality of the council’s ino to San Pedro. The contract, worth being proposed. undergoing a standard process of Other members will be a mix of upkeep of the beaches. two million euros covers two years Councillors want to increase public consultation and modifi- appointed representatives cover- from March/April to October. As the levels of investment and the mar- cation before being approved. ing councillors, beach workers, lo- Lifeguard contract tender has gone out later than kets’ attractiveness to residents They will affect the well- cal businesses, environmental Meanwhile the council has put out planned, this Easter a temporary and tourists by extending the du- known markets in San Pedro groups, sports associations and fish- to tender the contract for staffing provider of lifeguards will be con- ration of licences from four to 15 (Thursdays), Marbella (Mondays), ermen, among others. Among the the fifteen lifeguard stations along tracted in the meantime. years. Nueva Andalucía (Saturdays) and In addition stalls will soon be Las Chapas (Fridays). San Pedro local mayor Town’s tourist numbers that the prize in Spain has been Manilva residents celebrate shared out between residents of La defends street closure increase 18% in January Línea and Manilva, a total of around winning 88 million euros 80 people. Each one of them spend MARBELLA MARBELLA between 10 and 200 euros on tick- :: M. PÉREZ. The district mayor :: M. P. Marbella council has said from Euromillions jackpot ets per month, so those that bet the for San Pedro on Marbella coun- that the number of visitors to the least will win around 800,000 euros cil, Rafael Piña, last week defended resort increased by 18 per cent in and those that bet the most 3.5 mil- his plan to permanently close to January compared to the same The lucky winners, a club neighbourhood community group, lion euros. traffic Avenida Marqués del Duero, month last year. of nearly 100 people, were able to increase their chances He added that two weeks ago the the main access road into San Pe- Almost three quarters of the to- of winning. Their winning ticket same group of people would have dro, following recent landscap- tal 28,630 visitors were foreign tour- now have between them was confirmed by the lottery ticket been the winners of the 4+1 prize, ing works. ists, the data shows. In separate data the equivalent of four sales office that sold it, in the Car- “but we don’t bet in the Tuesday In the heated debate in the released by national government, times the local council’s refour Gran Sur-Torres in La Línea. draw so victory at that time eluded council chamber, Piña, who is the number of hotel nights booked This office is also owned by a us”. He said that among the prize from OSP, the San Pedro auton- in January in Marbella rose by 14 annual budget Manilva family who in turn coordi- winners are lots of young couples, omy party, said it was a commit- per cent on 2017. Foreign visitors’ nates the group of residents. working families and several unem- ment he made to residents and stays in hotels in Marbella increased :: CHARO MÁRQUEZ There were two winning tickets ployed people, and that the money promised a public referendum to by 20 per cent. MANILVA. The Euromillions draw last Friday (5 + 2): one was sold in will change all of their lives for the decide. This compares well to national last Friday was kind to many resi- La Línea and another in the UK, so better. Manilva council has congratu- No other political group, includ- data, where foreign hotel guest dents in the municipality of both tickets won between them 174 lated the winners, who now have ing his PP allies, has yet come out numbers increased by under one Manilva, who, thanks to them buy- million euros. between them over four times the in favour of the idea. per cent. ing their regular ticket as part of a The ticket office boss explained area’s annual municipal budget. March 2nd to 8th 2018 13 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS The Costa del Sol goes in search of more winter tourists at the ITB in Berlin
Around 900,000 in hotels. The figure means that this channels and in cinemas. Also, in Germans came to the destination received one-third of September, another campaign will all the German visitors who came be carried out at travel agencies and province for a holiday last to Andalucía. on trains. year, which was an “In what was the Costa del Sol’s The representatives from the increase of 13.5 per cent best year ever for tourism, German Costa del Sol have a busy agenda visitors generated income of 1.5 bil- ahead at the ITB, with 50 meetings lion euros. It is important to bear in to try to reach agreements with air- :: PILAR MARTÍNEZ mind that Malaga prospers thanks lines and tour operators. “To achieve MALAGA. The Costa del Sol is go- to tourism, and the money that peo- our aim of increasing the volume of ing in search of more German tour- ple spend, consume and invest dur- business for the Costa, the tour op- ists in the winter at the ITB travel ing their stays,” he said. erator has to be our ally. We hope to fair in Berlin, from a market which Bendodo pointed out that Ger- sign agreements with Germania, suffers low temperatures at this time many is the second most important TUI, Olimara and TSS Group, among of year and could enjoy a continual source market for the Costa, and others,” he said. spring if they were to come to that is why the area would be rep- Bendodo explained that another Malaga province. resented at the ITB from 7 to 11 objective is to differentiate the Costa Germany is an important source market for the Costa del Sol. :: M. FDEZ The president of Turismo Costa March. del Sol from its competitors Tuni- del Sol, Elías Bendodo, said this week “The ITB is a great opportunity sia, Turkey, Greece and Egypt, at a market. and 14 per cent to enjoy the rural that at this year’s ITB, which begins to consolidate this growth. German time when these are recovering. He Last year, six major German air- areas of the province. These are very on 7 March, the tourism authorities tourists love history and nature, so believes it is necessary to improve ports were the departure points for active tourists: more than 77 per will be focusing on selling the des- the Great Trail and the Caminito del the air connections between Ger- three out of every four passengers cent of them visit other municipali- tination as a great place to visit in Rey are major attractions,” he ex- many and the Costa, especially since who flew to Malaga from that coun- ties during their stay, and on aver- winter and a paradise for lovers of plained, and said the aim is to at- Air Berlin went bankrupt. try. These were Frankfurt, Berlin, age they go to two. With regard to golf, culture and nature. He ex- tract German visitors in the autumn The Costa del Sol receives 3.8 per Dusseldorf, Munich, Hamburg and the level of satisfaction, they seem plained that the numbers of Ger- and winter, especially. cent of all German visitors who stay Cologne. very happy with their experience, man tourists increased by 13.5 per With this in mind, the Costa del in hotels in Spain and 32.9 per cent Eight out of every ten Germans scoring it over nine points on a scale cent last year, and 900,000 came to Sol tourist board has prepared a pub- of those in Andalucía, which is why who come to the Costa del Sol are of one to ten. In fact, 97 per cent say the Costa del Sol for a holiday, of licity campaign for the tourism fair, it is so imporant to highlight the ho- attracted by the sunshine and they would recommend the desti- whom more than 300,000 stayed on one of the most important TV tels in the province to the German beaches, 27 per cent by the culture nation to relatives and friends. 14 March 2nd to 8th 2018 NEWS SUR IN ENGLISH
QUOTES The language “Language tourism is one of the “Recognising the importance of Spanish is most profitable and attractive” vital for us, because of the value of having a global language” Ignacio Peyró Director of the Cervantes Institute in London portance of language tourism, es- Influence pecially for Malaga. “Businesses and the public –As was said recently at the Malaga sector in Malaga and the Education Week, this is a tremen- dously interesting type of tourism. province are all committed Someone who wants to learn Span- to language tourism” ish and comes to Spain, to Andalucía, ALBERTO GÓMEZ to Malaga, is someone who spends time there. They are not limited to a and that is also a great help. There are En Twitter: @Agalmendres short visit; they live there for a while. few places in which they feel so com- The province and the city become fortable. And Malaga is the Andalu- The director of the part of their life, because we’re talk- sian city with the most specialist cen- Cervantes in London ing about a young person, who will tres and those accredited by the Cer- be affected by this experience of a vantes Institute for learning Span- stresses the importance longer stay and contact with another ish. But most towns in the province of having a global culture. When someone comes to also have these centres, such as language and the learn Spanish they go back to their Benalmádena, Frigiliana, Nerja, Mar- own country as an ambassador for bella and Rincón de la Victoria. Busi- importance of Spanish Malaga, Andalucía and Spain. Over nesses and the public sector are all for thousands of tourists time, they will also return to the place committed to this type of tourism, in which they studied and will bring and the tourists respond to that. other people with them. They are a Malaga, along with Madrid and Sala- MALAGA. Ignacio Peyró, the direc- singularly active form of promotion. manca, is the most popular destina- tor of the Cervantes Institute in Lon- –What are the attractions of this tion for foreigners who want to learn don, says language tourism has been type of tourist? our language. Andalucía and Malaga steadily gaining strength in recent –They are people who spend money, are leaders in language tourism. years. The Cervantes Institute coop- and not just because of the time they –Is the private sector interested, or erates with Malaga council and the Peyró says the number of people learning Spanish has increased. :: SUR spend in Malaga, although on aver- just the public one? provincial government to boost this age a tourist who comes to learn Span- –Language tourism is very profitable, type of tourism, which generates over –Has that resulted in British people –What role has the British Council ish spends about four weeks with us. for everyone from the academies to 110 million euros on the Costa del Sol, being more interested in learning report played? They are also active, keen to see new the rental sector. According to calcu- and he stresses the importance of “a the language? –A highly prestigious institution is things and integrate into the life of lations from the Costa del Sol Tour- global language” such as Spanish, –Yes, it appears so. Spanish is the lan- recommending Spanish to one of the the city. They go on excursions, use ist Board, this type of tourism gener- which is spoken by over 600 million guage which is most in demand in most important economies on the the cultural facilities... and there is ates 110 million euros directly and in- people all over the world. the universe, and in the medium term planet; that is a success for all Span- another major advantage: language directly a year, and employs 1,500 –How do you see the situation re- it is going to become the first foreign ish speakers, without a doubt, in terms tourists are able to help us develop people. garding Spanish in the UK? language in the British educational of cultural diplomacy. It is recognis- tourism in inland areas, for example, –Are language tourists satisfied with –About two months ago the British system. In fact, it is already the first ing the importance of Spanish: its as they know very well in the two their experience? Council presented a report about the language in the Baccalaureate in some- relevance to the economy, its demo- Castillas. And, as if that were not – According to surveys, and I’m think- languages which are most necessary where like London. At the Cervan- graphic potential, the value of its cul- enough, they are very connected trav- ing of one by Turespaña in particu- for the future of Britain. This is im- tes Institute in London, for example, ture... around 600 million people in ellers, who post about about their lar, language tourists are very satis- portant, because the British Council during the past five years more and the world speak Spanish. It is the sec- positive experiences on social media. fied with their experience. In that is a major institution and it doesn’t more people have been signing up to ond native language, the third most- –The UK is one of the principal survey, a few years ago, they gave it often issue reports, so when it does learn and of course that doesn’t only used in search engines, the second source markets for tourism in a score of 8.5 out of 10. More recent it is worth taking notice of what it apply to the city; more than half a on social networks and Wikipedia. Malaga province. Is that also the figures show an even higher level of has to say. The study focused on ten million people in the UK are study- Such recognition is vital, even for case for language tourism? satisfaction, especially in Malaga and different parameters, and it concluded ing Spanish. The report by the Brit- those of us who speak Spanish, be- –Malaga city and the whole province the Costa del Sol. Only one in every that the most recommended language ish Council confirms that the num- cause of the value of having a global of Malaga, with its cultural, leisure 100 tourists say their stay was nega- for Britain’s future after Brexit is Span- ber is rising: just ten or 15 years ago, language. and gastronomic infrastructure, can tive. That satisfaction also has a mul- ish. After that come Chinese and who would have thought that would –In November, during the World offer an unbeatable experience. The tiplying effect, because it means they French. be the case? Travel Market, you stressed the im- British love it; they already know it, are likely to repeat the experience. March 2nd to 8th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 15 16 March 2nd to 8th 2018 NEWS FOCUS ON FINANCE SUR IN ENGLISH
THE EURO ZONE Inditex falls seven per cent on the stock MARK NAYLER exchange to its lowest in three years AN ONGOING DISPUTE
The fall saw the loss of 5.9 billion euros in the market value after figures for the most recent financial year were worse than his week saw Spain port with Spain post-Brexit. expected have another crack at But lurking behind that argu- regaining some power ment is a territorial dispute :: D. VALERA T in Gibraltar, thus mak- that goes back right back to MADRID. Last Friday, 23 February, ing the latest contribution to 1713, when Britain was ceded was a black day for the Spanish com- an argument it’s been having Gibraltar as part of the Treaty pany Inditex, the world’s largest fash- with Britain since the early of Utrecht. ion group. Share prices in the com- 18th century. Spanish foreign This document officially pany fell 7.06%, its worst perform- minister Alfonso Dastis told gave the British hegemony over ance since 2009. Put another way, the UK’s Financial Times last Gibraltar’s old town (today a the company lost 5.92 billion euros weekend that Spain wants to bizarre combination of British in value. The price of a share in the The president of Inditex, Pablo Isla, in a press conference. :: EFE take joint control of the terri- high street shops and pubs company is now 25 euros, its lowest tory’s airport with the UK with Genoese and Andalusian value in three years. It is a setback increase in the value of the euro. due to the high temperatures, which post-Brexit, as well as having architecture) and port, but it for the multinational, which has re- Although shareholders will have reduced the number of clothes sold. more say on tax evasion and said nothing of the surround- vealed that its financial forecasts for to wait for the release of the official Another effect of the fall is an smuggling. ing waters, nor of the isthmus. the fiscal year ending in January had figures from the company on 14 increase in the number of dis- Fair enough, you might say. The isthmus is the thin strip of been overly optimistic. March, it’s certain that these pessi- counted garments, which will have Requesting that Spain have a land that connects the Rock to This is the company’s worst eco- mistic projections will have a signifi- an effect on the company’s mar- say in the management of Gi- Spain, and on which the airport nomic performance in a decade. Not cant effect on the market. In spite of gins. Experts estimate that the braltar’s airport is hardly a flag- is located – a strip of land the surprise victory for Brexit in the everything, the fall looks like it is bot- worse figures for last quarter will waving, tub-thumping demand which Spain maintains is Span- UK referendum, the unanticipated toming out and the share price will lead to lower sales at catalogue price to reclaim this weird place. He ish and the UK says is British. election win for President Donald stabilise. Whatever happens, the ef- (without a discount). told the FT that regaining sov- The same goes for the 426-me- Trump in the US nor the jihadist ter- fects will be felt across the industry, These poor results are indicative ereignty of Gibraltar – which tre-high Rock itself, mention rorist attacks in several European cit- with other textile giants like H&M of the Ibex-35 index as a whole, Spain lost to Britain in 1713 af- of which was also omitted in ies - Barcelona and Cambrils included also being affected. In fact, clothing which was down over 9% in ter the Wars of Spanish Succes- the 1713 treaty. Dastis said - have had such a dramatic effect on sales generally were lower in autumn February. sion - is not on the agenda right early last year that Spain wants the Galician company than the events now, but that it’s still a long- all these parts of Gibraltar back of the last year. term goal. So, viewed just by under Spanish jurisdiction. Things started to worsen for the themselves, his latest requests In London, his latest re- group, founded by Amancio Ortega, Spanish economy showed an increase of 0.7% in the seem entirely reasonable, quests will be seen as the first during the middle of the financial fourth quarter of last year, slightly given that Gibraltar is located small steps towards doing pre- year when JP Morgan lowered the finished last year slower than in previous quarters, on the Iberian Peninsula and cisely this; and as such, they’re share price forecast on the company meaning the economy grew that hundreds of Spanish work- probably going to be firmly re- by 6.5%. From then on the group’s with 3.1% growth, slightly less than in 2016, when ers stroll over the border from jected. And so the 300 year-old share price began to fall rapidly. official data just it expanded by 3.3%. Last year was La Linea de la Concepción dispute over the Rock contin- After these falls in share price the the third consecutive year that every day to work there. ues, fuelled on either side by company admitted in a conference released shows GDP increased more than 3%. That’s not how Dastis’ pro- national pride, stubbornness that sales figures in the last fiscal Household demand was up posals will go down in London, and disagreement over the quarter, which in its case finished at 2.4% in the year and investment though. May’s (completely contents of a document dating the end of January, would be worst :: SUR was up 5%, (including 6.1% for hopeless) government is likely from 1713. Perhaps if the UK than those of the previous year. Spe- MADRID. The Spanish economy investment in equipment and to maintain that Britain’s with- saw Spain dilute its power in cifically, the market estimated that grew 3.1% in 2017 thanks to an 4.6% in construction). Exports drawal from the EU won’t its northern African territories the fall would be between around 4 increase in consumer spending grew 5% and imports grew at al- make Gibraltar any less part of of Ceuta and Melilla, it would and 4.5%. The company’s pre-tax prof- and a higher rate of investment, most the same pace, up 4.7%. Britain than it is now, so there be prepared to compromise a its are also estimated to have fallen data released on Thursday by the Of the 3.1% growth, 90% came is no reason that it should little. Come on, Dastis: set an by around 10%. Furthermore, the government has confirmed. from an increase in overall do- share management of the air- example. company will likely suffer from an The national GDP figure mestic demand. March 2nd to 8th 2018 17 SUR IN ENGLISH NEWS Two special events to mark Satisfaction from anti-Brexit groups as Votes For Life Bill International Women’s Day in goes to committee stage Marbella next week :: JENNIE RHODES old Votes for Life campaigner, MALAGA. Bremain in Spain has Harry Shindler. A second world said that it “welcomes the pro- war veteran from the Battle of Costa Women and 1230 gress made with the second read- Anzio who now lives in Italy, The Women’s Company ing of the Overseas Electors Bill” Harry has fought to have the 15- which aims to give Brits living year rule repealed. have organised a free abroad a ‘vote for life’ in UK elec- According to an article writ- networking evening and tions, instead of the current 15- ten by Minister for the Constitu- the sixth annual IWD year cut-off period. tion, Chloe Smith, on 23 Febru- The second reading of the Pri- ary, under existing laws “British conference vate Member’s Bill brought by expats are estimated to have Welsh Conservative MP, Glyn among the lowest level of voter :: DEBBIE BARTLETT Davies, took place on Friday 23 registration of any group, with MALAGA. Thursday 8 March is In- February. It gained support from only around 20 per cent of eligi- ternational Women’s Day, which the Conservative and Liberal ble expats registered to vote for has been celebrated every year since Democrat benches and opposi- the June 2017 general election.” 1914. Its origins can be dated back tion from some Labour MPs. It to 1908, when 15,000 women was supported by Mike Gapes MP, marched through New York City the president of Labour Interna- British Empire Medal demanding shorter hours, better tional. The bill was passed and pay and voting rights. The move- will now go to the committee for accountant based ment is now present in over 100 stage. in Spain since 1960s countries and in some places it is an Women’s Day events will be taking place over the coming week. :: SUR John Moffett, vice chair of Bre- official holiday. The aim is to cele- main in Spain, said in a press re- brate, respect and appreciate the so- ing evening at Our Space on Wednes- will be talking about topics relevant lease, “In the centenary year of John Kiddell, a former account- cial, economic, cultural and politi- day 7 March from 6pm to 8pm. to businesswomen such as the ef- women getting the vote, it is fit- ant and resident of Madrid, was cal achievements of women. On Thursday 8th, the sixth In- fective use of social media, attract- ting that the process of restoring presented with a British Empire The theme for International ternational Women’s Day Confer- ing the right clients, creating prod- the vote to overseas electors has Medal (BEM) for his services to Women’s Day this year is #Pressfor- ence will take place at Andalucía Lab ucts and building a business which begun. These people have been the British community in the Progress and two major and influen- in Marbella. This is a full-day event fits your lifestyle. disenfranchised by the 15-year city, by British Ambassador Si- tial groups, Costa Women and 1230 with a mix of interviews, speakers, rule.” mon Manley, at an event held in The Women’s Company, are joining stands and networking and is pre- · To book tickets and for Sir Roger Gale, Conservative his Residence on Tuesday. Mr forces and organising two special sented asthe “must attend” event more information: MP for North Thanet, suggested Kiddle has lived in Spain since events for businesswomen in Mar- of 2018. www.1230.co.uk/marbella-spain- that the Bill “should be renamed the 1960s . bella. The first is a free open network- The nine international speakers 2018 / www.costawomen.com the Shindler Bill” after 96-year- 18 March 2nd to 8th 2018 NEWS SPAIN SUR IN ENGLISH
No trace of eight- become disorientated, leading Socialist party says danos, which is growing in popu- them to fear the worst. larity, has seen increasing public year-old boy who Speaking on Thursday morning, PM should call general posturing on the lack of approved disappeared on the boy’s father said: “My son election if agreement spending plans. hasn’t got lost, somebody has taken As last year, Rajoy needs the sup- short walk near him.” can’t be reached on port of Ciudadanos and Basque and Almeria on Tuesday Some 200 volunteers have been 2018 budget Canary Island nationalist MPs in the searching the area every day since Madrid parliament to get his plans the disappearance but police and through. However the PNV, the ALMERIA emergency workers said on Thurs- MADRID Basque nationalist party, is refusing :: SUR. Fears are growing for the day that they were still no closer :: SUR. The leader of the PSOE so- to approve any budgets until the gov- safetly of an eight-year-old boy to working out what has happened cialist party, Pedro Sánchez, increased ernment ends its suspension of some who disappeared on the 100-me- to Gabriel. They said that so far the pressure on the conservative PP autonomous powers in Catalonia. tre walk from his grandmother’s nobody has been in touch with government this week to reach a Finance minister, Cristóbal Mon- house to his cousin’s home on them or the family to ask for a quick agreement on spending plans toro, said this week that he hoped Tuesday afternoon. ransom. for this year or call a general election. to present the plans “before Easter”. Family and friends say that Gab- The boy is described as weigh- Mariano’s Rajoy’s government Ciudadanos leader, Albert Rivera, riel Cruz Ramírez knew the short ing 23 kilos, of slight build and has still not secured approval for its has said he prefers to see approved walk very well in the hamlet of wearing black Adidas trousers with 2018 budget and rivalry between budgets rather than a general elec- Hortichuelas, in Níjar, near white stripes and a red hooded the two main opposition parties, tion, but says he will negotiate hard Almeria, and is unlikely to have jacket. Missing Gabriel Cruz. :: SUR the PSOE and the centrist Ciuda- with Rajoy, especially on pensions.
Catalan parliament Barcelona hosts annual World Mobile votes to uphold Puigdemont as Congress amid Catalan separatist tensions legitimate president
The city’s mayor refused Despite the organisers’ commit- The Catalan parliament this to attend a welcome ment and calls for secessionist and week used its first session since unionist sides to put on a united the suspension of regional ceremony for King Felipe front to show the best face of the re- autonomous powers by Madrid but went on to join gion, there was controversy when and last December’s elections to organisers and dignitaries mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau, re- pass a motion in support of Car- fused to attend an official reception les Puigdemont as the rightful at the opening events ceremony for King Felipe. Neither president of Catalonia. It also re- did representatives of the pro-seces- affirmed the plan for independ- :: SUR sion Catalan parliament take part. ence as voted for in last Octo- BARCELONA. The World Mobile Colau, who leads the local party ber’s banned secessionist refer- Congress took place in Barcelona affiliated to left-wing Podemos, has endum. The motion, which was this week against a backdrop of con- never said if she is for or against the voted on by the separatist-MP tinued political tensions in Catalo- separatists and explained she missed majority and boycotted by the nia and efforts by organisers and the official welcome in objection to main constitutional parties, public authorities to stress that the hard tone of the king’s speech stopped short of reaffirming last there has been no ill-effect on the last Autumn against the Catalan October’s declaration of inde- annual event, which has a huge im- separatists and a lack of empathy. pendence amid fears that legal pact on the local economy. Colau did go on to attend a din- action would be taken against The meeting is the biggest global ner afterwards and the main open- the new MPs. The pro-Spain par- trade fair for the mobile telecommu- ing ceremony of the event the next ties did not succeed in their call nications industry and Barcelona has day, alongside the king and national for the chamber to vote to start hosted it since 2006. Although some government ministers. She told the the two-month countdown to had questioned the organisers’ will- media that she had told the king pri- choosing a new president or call ingness to stay in the city long term vately afterwards that he should new regional elections, amid with ongoing political disputes, the adopt a more conciliatory attitude continued deadlock with Puig- head of the event, John Hoffman, to Catalonia, and that the king had demont in self-imposed exile in confirmed that the contract with replied that he was only doing his Belgium and unable to return. Barcelona was still in place until 2023. King Felipe (left) with mayor of Barcelona, Ada Colau (right). :: EFE duty to defend the constitution. March 2nd to 8th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 19 20 March 2nd to 8th 2018 NEWS GIBRALTAR SUR IN ENGLISH
Government reacts strongly to post-Brexit proposals
The Gibraltar government responded to Spain’s demand for joint control over the airport and the EU’s wish to apply a veto to the transition period
:: DEBBIE BARTLETT GIBRALTAR. Gibraltar has been in the international news twice this week, firstly because of a statement by the Spanish foreign minister Al- fonso Dastis, saying that Spain wants joint control of Gibraltar airport post- Brexit, and again on Wednesday when the EU’s draft legal text on the Fabian Picardo, chief minister of Gibraltar. :: SUR Withdrawal Arrangement proposed that Spain’s extra veto under Clause ment signed at Cordoba in 2006 Spain’s approval, it said that this “con- 24 should also be applied to any tran- between the then Governments stitutes a disgraceful affront to a small sition period relating to Britain’s with- of Gibraltar, the United Kingdom British country that voted by 96% to drawal from the European Union. and Spain. This did not happen be- remain in the European Union”. The Gibraltar government was cause Spain has not yet given ef- Pointing out that the text is only quick to respond on both occasions. fect to this and other relevant parts a draft and that it does not represent With regard to the claim on the air- of the agreement.” the view of the United Kingdom, the port, it stressed that sovereignty is The second statement from the Gi- statement stressed that the Gibral- and has not been a matter for discus- braltar government took a different tar government will mobilise all op- sion, and pointed out that “the joint tone. Angry at the EU’s footnote re- tions available if any attempt is made management of the air terminal, on garding the Clause 24 veto, which to activate the Clause and exclude a purely commercial basis, between says that nothing which affects Gi- Gibraltar, whatever the consequences Gibraltar and Spanish business in- braltar can be agreed between the EU might be for the wider progress of terests was provided for in the agree- and the UK post-Brexit without Brexit.
IN BRIEF Gibraltar celebrates World Wildlife Day
GIBRALTAR :: D. B. Saturday 3 March is World Wildlife Day but Gibraltar is to be- gin its celebration today, with an exhibition at the Gustavo Bacarisas Galleries in Casemates. ‘The Magic of Birds’ will be offi- cially opened at 6.30pm and con- sists of over 100 stunning photo- graphs taken by Stewart, Geraldine and Clive Finlayson, who make up the Finlayson Nature Photography team. The exhibition will be open daily until 28 March, from 10am to 1pm and from 3pm to 7pm. Drama Festival takes place this month
GIBRALTAR :: D. B. The popular Gibraltar Drama Festival will take place from Tues- day 20 to Saturday 24 March at the Ince’s Hall Theatre. Tickets are now available from the John Mackin- :: SUR tosh Hall between 9.30am and 4.30pm or can be purchased at the TOURISM WEBSITE UPDATED door on the nights the perform- ances take place. The Gibraltar Tourist Board (GTB) has just updated its website Tickets for the festival cost £5 www.visitgibraltar.gi website again, to give it a fresh new look in- each night from Tuesday to Friday cluding more image and video content and a version in Spanish. Ease and £10 for the Gala Night on Sat- of navigation has also been improved to make it faster to access the urday 24th. Season tickets are also most popular sections. The website will be made available in other available for £25, or a season ticket languages over the coming months. for students costs £20. March 2nd to 8th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 21 22 March 2nd to 8th 2018 COMMENT SUR IN ENGLISH
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National Theatre at the cinema he much-maligned just enough left over to get a kebab hour van journeys with three Málaga Metro (how’s that on the way home. These days, I’m sweaty blokes eating pizza worth- Last Thursday I had an unex- needed a coffee and went upstairs for alliteration?) is going pretty sure sales will barely cover while. It used to be the other way pected and fantastic surprise as past the cinema and saw one bill- T to come in handy over the the cost of the kebab. round, of course - bands would well as a disappointment. board. I would have expected the next few weeks. After a hiatus of There are many well docu- make losses on touring in order to On Wednesday last week I had Yelmo company to have better many months, I’m finally going to mented reasons for this develop- promote their music live and then been shopping in Vialia when we publicity personnel. start rehearsing some new songs ment including the fact that we’re make profits on record sales. This spotted that the National Thea- It was infuriating that we had with a view to recording them. The simply too used to getting our mu- reversal of roles is all to the good tre Live was transmit- missed seeing ‘Angels in Amer- studio where we’ll be working is, sic for free, that there’s far too much in the long run, I suspect - work- THIS ting from the theatre ica’ last November but at least as our Spanish friends say, ‘at the of it about and, anyway, everyone’s ing hard for your income is a no- WEEK’S their production of we know that Billie Piper is in fifth pine tree’, i.e. the back of be- shelves are too full of Ed Sheeran ble pursuit whatever your profes- WINNING Stephen Sondheim’s the NT production of ‘Yerma’ by yond. At first I thought I’d be in- CDs to fit anyone else’s on there, sion... and musicians should be no LETTER ‘Follies’. This produc- Lorca on March 8th, another play volved in some kind of mini triath- even if they wanted to. exception. tion has had five-star that has received rave reviews. I lon in order to get there (I haven’t All kinds of marketing gimmicks In the meantime, I’ll be catch- reviews from all the critics in hope a lot of others know it too. got a car) but, no, it turns out it’s have been rolled out in order to ing the Metro out to the fifth pine London and having seen it I was The NTLive isn’t like cinema just a stone’s throw from a Metro encourage people to cough up for tree each week, practising and re- blown away and think five stars or TV or being in the theatre but station. Glory be. music that they can readily get for cording for no immediately appar- was justified. a little bit of each of those and a On the face of it, there’s no jus- nothing on myriad streaming serv- ent reason but safe in the knowl- It was a really terrific evening good way of seeing what we tifiable reason to record music these ices but none of them have really edge that ploughing forward is al- but the disappointment was that never could down here. It isn’t a days, except for fun which, admit- worked. The only vaguely sound ways our best option. In the ab- it was one shared by only about question of asking the English tedly, is a pretty fine reason. Not reason to record these days is to sence of any real logical justifica- 40 people. With the province community for support but that long ago, I used to make re- get your music out there so that tion, I’ll stick with ‘having a bit of only having am dram in English pointing out that here is some- cordings and sell enough of them when you do some gigs, enough fun’ which, come to think of it, and many claiming to be Sond- thing really enjoyable of great to fund the next one with maybe people will turn up to make ten- sounds just about perfect. heim fans I was perplexed. It is quality at low cost and if audi- a great bargain with tickets for a ences continue to be small it may top rate musical in London cost- be lost. I find it extraordinary that IDÍGORAS ing up to 300 pounds and tick- the cinema didn’t publicise it ets for a top rate musical at the more so it is up to all who com- PAINTINGS FOUND Yelmo 13€. plain that one of the things miss- IN ARDALES BRING Part of the explanation for the ing here is a lack of quality thea- THE HISTORY OF ART FORWARD poor attendance is that last Sep- tre to keep an eye out. TO tember I was told that Vialia You can’t get much better than NEANDERTHAL weren’t doing National Theatre what is being offered at NTLive TIMES Live any more just opera and bal- without spending a fortune and let and partly because I had seen going to London. no publicity. It was fortunate that GRAHAM CHERRY shopping last Wednesday we TORREMOLINOS Bah! A five-year-old could do that! Hotel annoyance added another four storeys to the existing building which obstruct I am writing in response to the the view of the sea, palm trees article by Albert Gómez, pub- and gardens from the bungalows lished in SUR in English, Febru- on the other side of the drive- ary 9th to 15th, supporting the way. To make matters worse they In the workplace, when some- LGBTs. I would like to point out have covered the building with one asks to work fewer hours to that Torremolinos was never ugly brown tiles (similar to pub- look after their family it’s assumed against this group; in fact they lic toilets in London) and added Feeling guilty that they only work because they were always encouraged to work neon lights along the entire need the money, and are not con- with all the clubs and shops. I be- length of each floor, giving the cerned about their professional ca- lieve I have grounds and suffi- impression of being in a red light ANA BARREALES reer, even though this isn’t true. cient experience to comment. I district. To add insult to injury Nobody seems to be alarmed that first came to Torremolinos in the hotel has an open-air bar on the majority of workers reducing 1960, then I returned in 1967 to the roof in the summer where their hours for family reasons are open the Tiffany’s Discotheque, loud disco music is permitted to women. which was a big success. Tiffany’s blare out until 2am. Not every- t’s several decades now since from society to feel it. We thought that progress in welcomed a wide range of pub- one is on holiday in Torremoli- women started to dismantle Many women still feel bad about equality would be slow, but steady, lic, from the authorities of Malaga nos in the summer. the establishment that under- having a job or a working day that but there are obstacles in the way. to the ‘cream’ of the people from The owners and residents of Ipinned society. When we joined doesn’t coincide exactly with their And those guilty feelings are not Marbella. There was never any La Roca are not complaining the job market en masse, new needs children’s school hours. It’s as if disappearing but going from not sex discrimination. about the LGBTs, but about the were created (nurseries, care homes their work wasn’t as necessary as spending enough time with the It is absurd for David Taboras vulgarity and the noise. As a re- for the elderly) and new expres- a father’s and when it comes to be- family to abandoning a professional to say that the owners of the Ho- sult, the value of the properties sions came into play, such as “jug- ing at home, the opposite occurs - career. tel Ritual have invested 22 mil- has been reduced considerably. gling work and family”, something a women is indispensable. The salary gap is not just a man lion euros to remodel the hotel. EVE FIELD that didn’t exist before because it Leaving aside the breastfeeding and woman doing the same job in He does not specify that they TORREMOLINOS seems that men didn’t need to find period, which tends to be a matter the same firm earning different a balance between personal life and of months, not years, why should wages. That would be too easy to work, and “working mothers” (it’s children need their mother to spend denounce. The salary gap involves funny that no one has ever used more time with them than their professional categories, bonuses, Published by: PRENSA MALAGUEÑA S. A. the term “working father”). father? Habit and many years of management positions that require Director General: JOSÉ LUIS ROMERO Of all of these concepts, the most history close our eyes to reality: the long hours drinking with the boss striking is the sense of guilt women ideal situation is for the children and lies about how we ought to feel Editor in Chief: Publications Director: Advertising Manager: have for not spending enough time to be with both parents and we about “abandoning” the home. MANUEL CASTILLO Pedro Luis Gómez Emma Vera Editor: Commercial Director: with their children. Men appar- shouldn’t compensate for this im- The next liberation movement Rachel Haynes Jorge Artero ently don’t suffer from this, nor are possibility always on the same side. should be to earn freedom from they asked about it, or feel pressure This is teaching them inequality. those guilty feelings. March 2nd to 8th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 23 24 March 2nd to 8th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH Couple gear up for epic bike tour to raise money for breast cancer prevention charity
Having been affected by needed to do something about it.” the illness Chris O’Hare Following surgery, Gabriella had to undergo a course of chemother- and Gabriella Gratrix are apy which inevitably led to hair loss. combining a love of She now has to have Herceptin in- cycling with their jections every three weeks, for which the couple travel back to the UK. fundraising skills “There are days when I have felt really tired especially during the :: JENNIE RHODES chemo but I make myself keep ac- TORROX COSTA. Chris O’Hare, tive,” the former professional dancer 42, and his partner, Gabriella Gra- explains. She puts her recovery down trix, 45, are relaxing in the mid-Feb- to the fact that she is very active and ruary sun in a bar on the N-340 road leads a healthy life. “Apart from that runs through Torrox Costa when I look in the mirror I feel like when I first meet them. Both a pic- nothing’s happened to me,” she adds. ture of health and sipping fresh or- ange juice, the only thing that gives Go and live life away their story is Gabriella’s hair Her consultant, who is a keen cyclist which is just beginning to grow back himself, said that there would be no after a course of chemotherapy. problem in the couple moving to The couple are staying in a con- Spain and encouraged them to do verted prison van in Torrox, while the bike ride. “He told me to go and preparing themselves for their five- live my life,” Gabriella smiles. year round-the-world bike ride, While they have been in Torrox, which will take them across all the Gabriella and Chris have had a pro- continents and through some of the Chris and Gabriella with their bikes and converted van in Torrox in February. :: J. RHODES motional video made for the project harshest conditions on earth. They and are in regular contact with the will set off from the Nightingale fected by cancer, having lost two Prevent Breast Cancer PR depart- Centre at the Wythenshawe Hos- close friends in recent years and Gab- ment in Wythenshawe, who are or- pital, which is home to the Prevent riella was diagnosed with an aggres- ganising the promotional side of the Breast Cancer charity; the charity sive form of breast cancer in spring bike ride for them. they will be raising money for, on 2017 and subsequently underwent Chris and Gabriella will cycle over 9 July and aim to finish in Madagas- both a double mastectomy and the 100,000 kilometres and plan to do car some five years later. removal of 18 lymph nodes from her an average of 500 kilometres per This isn’t the first international right arm. week. They appear completely un- cycling tour they have ever done; “We were all geared up to go back perturbed about the potential chal- in 2016 the bike-mad pair cycled to Southeast Asia on 1 March,” re- lenges and even dangers of cycling through Southeast Asia between calls Chris. “We had everything ar- through some countries and are con- March and May and then from their ranged and then the results of Gab- fident that they will find help along home town of Blackpool through riella’s mammogram came through,” the way. France and along the coast of Spain, he adds. “You always find people and cheap taking in Malaga, in summer of the Gabriella’s family has a history of accommodation and we have a tent,” same year. They have always raised cancer and following the loss of her they assure me. money for charities and say that close friend Patricia to breast cancer, their trips are “self-funded”. she decided to get checked. “I was working on cruise ships and didn’t · For further information and Fight against cancer have much time to make doctor’s how to donate / sponsor: This next project, however, is enor- appointments,” she explains. “But www.chrisandgabsworldcyclingt mously personal for Chris and Gab- Pat’s death and knowing my family our.com / promotional video: riella. They have been personally af- The pair on the road in Cambodia in 2016. :: SUR history made me realise that I really http://vimeo.com/257170909 March 2nd to 8th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 25 26 March 2nd to 8th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH Blackness: an exhibition on identity
BEN CLARKE
[email protected] Artists Siobhan Riordan and Daysury Valencia celebrate black cultural heritage in their exhibition
MALAGA. Café de Estraperlo, in the trendy district of Soho, has been open for three years, and is co-owned by Mark Holness, from the UK, and José Luis Gallardo Olmos, of Malaga. The name means “contraband”, and is a reference to the area’s impor- tance as a hub of imported products after the shortages created by the Spanish Civil War. Since the middle of February, the cafe has been home to a more recent import: talent. A series of paintings aims to promote a positive image of black people throughout history and underline the cultural contribution of black residents to Malaga society. Inter- national artists Siobhan Riordan and Daysury Valencia spoke to SUR in English about their work. Daysury (left) and Siobhan, pictured underneath their self-portraits in Café de Estraperlo. :: B. CLARKE –Can you tell me a bit about your backgrounds and how you got into had a talent for it. I’m also into sto- –Siobhan: Yes. I think it’s something nection with my canvas. art? rytelling through music and film. At we will both develop. There are a lot Siobhan Riordan –When did you move to Malaga? –Siobhan: I’ve been an artist since I high school I studied theatre and TV of Spanish people who haven’t heard Artist –Siobhan: I came fifteen years ago, was in primary school in Birming- production, and then at university of Juan Latino [the 16th century black “We will both develop our straight out of university, to study ham. I’ve always been drawing and media production. I’m multi-disci- scholar at the university of Granada]. Spanish in Seville. I ended up stay- had talent. My Jamaican dad was a plined, I sing in choirs and dance. I –What influences your art? work on black identity. A lot ing in Andalucía; I love the people painter and my Irish mum was crea- also draw a lot in black and white –Siobhan: At the moment I’m very of Spanish people haven’t more than anything. There was a pull tive. In secondary school I focused with charcoal and paint with oil. I influenced by Jean-Michel Basquiat. heard of Juan Latino” of Caribbeanness, the warmth and on art and the creativities. At univer- came to Spain a little over a year ago I loved his expressiveness and the the coast, and it’s very easy to go back sity I did a bachelor’s degree in illus- and I’ve felt very encouraged to ex- quickness with which he painted. home when you want to. tration and printmaking, so I’m ba- hibit my paintings here. I’ve recently become a lot more ex- Daysury Valencia –Daysury: A year ago, some of my sically creative all the way through. How did this exhibition come pressive, abstract and fluid and strong Artist family came down to southern Spain I love jazz singing, but it can take a about? with my lines. I’ve always been in- “I come from a different and needed help looking after their long time to realise that process; the –Siobhan: I’ve been in touch with fluenced by music, jazz, hip hop and girls. My job in Sweden had just way society is, it can take a while for Mark for the last three years here. I R ‘n’ B. I really like Herbie Hancock, world, and that’s what I ended and I saw coming to Malaga you to get your foot in the door. I’ve did a painting for a friend of Nina Si- his songs are fifteen minutes and bring with me. The subjects I as an opportunity. lived in the UK, Ireland and Malaga mone, who’s a big fan. Mark saw the that’s how quick that the paintings cover are a big thing here” –Does your work often contain po- so until you actually settle down it’s painting and came up with the idea have to be. litical or feminist elements? hard to spread your roots. of doing an exhibition centred around –Daysury: I’m still so new to it. I –Siobhan: There are more women –Daysury: I was born in Colombia blackness, getting some artists to- think that my work has a strong than men in the gallery here. I used but I grew up in Gothenburg, Swe- gether from that culture to create a Latin American influence, it’s very artists and how they use colours, but to be very political; I weaned off it a den. I’ve always been creative, sit- sense of community. I knew that colourful and vibrant. I love the in- with this project I’d like to investi- bit but it’s very relevant for this kind ting in my room creating things with Daysury was talented and wanted tense work of Diego Ribero and his gate more. I like music without vo- of exhibition. Artists should express my hands, writing and drawing. I to work with her. Amazonian lushness. I think that cals; I prefer to be influenced by the something that’s relevant today. I was encouraged to draw in secondary –Is this your first exhibition on right now I’m developing my own mood of the music. I often talk to my think that there’s a difference be- school. My teachers thought that I black identity? expression. I’ve start to look at black paintings as I have a very strong con- tween the English and Spanish March 2nd to 8th 2018 27 SUR IN ENGLISH LIFESTYLE
THE EXHIBITION Venue. Café de Estraperlo, Mammoth fundraising challenge for Plaza Poeta Alfonso Canales, 4, 29001 Malaga.
Dates. Until the end of April. determined Paris Marathon runners
Content. Blackness: An exhibi- tion on Black Identity is a series of portraits of black musicians, artists, Tim and Milly are politicians and others who have aiming to raise over contributed to culture and history. 2,000 euros for Cudeca by participating method of communication. I’ve been the race in the French here fifteen years, but the cultural influence can suffer. I don’t think capital next month that I’ve changed my style. I’d like to be accepted in Spain, but I get my :: TONY BRYANT influence from Jamaican-Irish cul- MIJAS. Two determined expats ture. I can’t try and create work for are currently undergoing an in- the Spanish market, there’s no point. tensive training routine in order –Daysury: I want to do an exhibi- to compete in next month’s Paris tion to question cultural norms. I Marathon to raise money for feel that being in Spain, I have to Cudeca. think about how far can I go. Here Tim Hulbert and Milly Fitzger- people might feel that things are ald have been in training for the taken too far; in Sweden I can gen- last four months, which is stan- erally do what I want. dard procedure for regular mara- –Have you been influenced by thon runners, but Tim and Milly Malaga’s arts scene? have never attempted a marathon –Siobhan: Malaga is very accepting before. In fact, they are not keen of who you are. It doesn’t mean it runners, but decided to take on influences the ideology behind your the massive challenge to push art work, but it does allow you to themselves to the absolute limit. express yourself. Tim was born in Leicester and –Daysury: I come from a different suffered from asthma as a child, world from here, and that’s what I although he got into cycling as a bring with me. I’m even more ex- teenager and this helped his con- The novice runners are hoping to complete the Paris Marathon in approximately four hours. :: SUR cited to produce my own type of art, dition and improved his health. because the subjects I cover are more The 47-year-old wealth manager mendous task they have under- thon. Obviously our target is as ganised to raise awareness of, and of a big thing here. We need to ques- at DeVere financial advisors in Mi- taken and are gradually increasing much as possible, but it would be boost funds for Tim and Milly’s tion things, and I want people to jas will be accompanied by his boss their training schedule in prepa- great to raise over 2,000 euros,” participation in the Paris Mara- open their minds to new subjects. Milly. ration for the big day. Tim explained. thon on 8 April. –What projects are you working Born in Lithuania in 1987, Milly “We didn’t realise what a mas- DeVere has set up a special spon- on at the moment? would hide behind trees to avoid sive challenge this would be for St Patrick’s Day party sorship page where people can sup- –Siobhan: I’ve been working on art school sports events, although she two novice runners, especially see- The financial advisory organisa- port the couple, or sponsors can be a lot recently, so I’d like to get back later took up dancing and gymnas- ing as we are both suffering with tion is holding a special fundrais- pledged on luke.turner@devere- to being a jazz singer. I’d like to work tics. She is no stranger to mam- previous sports injuries,” Tim told ing St Patrick’s Day party at the spain.es or by telephone: 952903205. on myself as a person, that’s the moth fundraising tasks. A keen SUR in English. Valparaiso restaurant on Saturday “The commitment from the pair whole process of life. I see myself hiker, Milly once walked up Tim and Milly are expecting to 17 March at 8pm. The party will of them extends far more than the and my art as very much works in Kilimanjaro to raise money for finish the marathon in around four include a three-course dinner com- day itself. Cudeca are extremely progress. I’d like to create a new range Cancer Research UK. Because of hours - which is not bad for nov- plete with drinks, an auction, raf- grateful to Milly and Tim for car- of work around the phrase “Work in her successful Kilimanjaro climb, ice runners - and they have set fle and a night of star-studded en- rying out this athletic challenge Progress” and the contrast between Milly was asked to do something their target at raising two thou- tertainment. Tickets for the party and we look forward to welcom- what we believe and what we think. for Cudeca. As Tim’s father had sand euros. cost 45 euros and those wishing ing them home after achieving That’s what the #WIP on my self died from cancer, the pair decided “At this current point the fur- to donate items for auction are their goal by crossing the finish portrait refers to. to run the marathon to raise thest we have run is half a mara- asked to contact Milly on ma- line in the French capital,” ex- –Daysury: I’d like to do a feminist money for the Cudeca hospice. thon and gradually will be increas- tilda.fitzgerald@devere- plained Cudeca fundraiser, Carlos exhibition. They both realise what a tre- ing the distance prior to the mara- spain.es. The event has been or- White. 28 March 2nd to 8th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH The other ‘Torcals’ of Malaga province
Although El Torcal in Antequera is the most famous, there are other outstanding areas of rock formations in the province, in places such as Cartajima, Manilva, Cortes de la Frontera and Alfarnatejo
above sea level. 1 The differences in height create a rocky promontory about 200 me- FRANCISCO tres high, in the form of an isolated GUTIÉRREZ mountain. This area has also developed an [email protected] aquifer which is linked to a ther- mal spring at the Baños de la He- Malaga has a wealth of diaonda, where the sulphuric wa- unusually-shaped karst ters maintain a temperature of rock formations and about 22 to 23 degrees Celsius. many of these areas are Peñón del Berrueco hardly known by Another area of rock formations which José Manuel says is of inter- geologists or tourists, est is the ‘Torcal’ of Peñón del Ber- says José Manuel rueco, which is in Cortes de la García Aguilar Frontera, on the border with Cadiz province. This one is considered an out- MALAGA. El Torcal in Antequera standing site of geological interest is one of the symbols of Malaga because of its karst phenomena and province. The strangely shaped rock exceptional isolated mountain mor- formations in this area of the coun- phology. It is about 120 metres high, tryside never go unnoticed, and over with a circular ground area which the years it has become a major tour- is 550 metres in diameter and an ist attraction. In fact, together with average height of 850 metres above the Nerja Cave, it is the most im- 2 3 sea level. portant geological formation in This same municipality is also Malaga province, says geologist José home to another, the ‘Torcal’ of Mo- Manuel García Aguilar, who has in- tillas, which covers an area of 0.72 cluded this and other natural en- square kilometres, has a perimeter claves in his book ‘Patrimonio of five kilometres and an average geológico de la provincia de Málaga’, height of 500 metres above sea the second edition of which has just level. It consists of Jurassic lime- been published by the University stone rocks. of Malaga. “The karst shapes here are very El Torcal de Antequera is consid- beautiful, dominated by horizon- ered one of the most important tal cavities and over six kilometres karst landscapes in Europe and is of galleries, such as the Cueva del Malaga’s principal natural wonder. Agua (Water Cave), landforms of It was declared a Site of Natural In- different heights, corridors and terest as long ago as 1929, and was strata stacked in unusual shapes,” the first protected area in Andalucía 4 explains José Manuel. to receive national classification. The wealth of karst rock in In 1978 it became an official nature Malaga province is also reflected by reserve, and in 1989 obtained the the presence of other ‘Torcals’, category of ‘paraje natural’, an area “most of which have barely been of outstanding beauty. In 2014 it explored from a geological point of received additional protection as a view”, he says. Special Conservation Area. One particularly important area El Torcal is located in a moun- has been found in the Sierra de las tainous area, facing east-west, with Nieves, where there are two areas a length of approximately 11 kilo- of grey limestone and dolomites metres and a maximum height of from the late Triassic-early Jurassic 1,377 metres at the Camorro Alto period in the areas known as El Na- peak. The landscape has been con- vazuelo and El Puerto de los Pilones. figured over thousands of years The second of these is large, about through erosion of the limestone 6.4 square kilometres in size, and is rocks. at the heart of the Natural Park, be- The stacked layers of these rocks, 1. El Torcal de Antequera. 2. El Torcal de Cartajima. 3. Peñón del Berrueco in Cortes de la Frontera. side the track up to the Torrecilla like piles of ‘biscuits’, are very typi- 4. Torcal de Sierra Utrera, in Manilva. :: JOSÉ MANUEL GARCÍA AGUILAR peak. cal and some formations have been “There are also extensive ‘Tor- given nicknames due to their ap- cals’ in the higher parts of the Sierra pearance: ‘El Tornillo’ (The Screw), de los Merinos and Sierra Llana, be- which itself is classified as a natu- Los Riscos de Cartajima They contain remains of fossilised this type in the province,” says José tween Ronda and El Chorro. In ad- ral monument, ‘La Catedral’ (The However, Antequera is not the only algae, indicating a marine origin Manuel. dition, there are Jurassic calcareous Cathedral) and ‘El Sombrero’ (The place in Malaga province to have and are either horizontal or inclined reliefs to the north of Atajate, situ- Hat). interesting ‘Torcals’, as José Manuel in ‘screw’ shapes. Sierra de Utrera ated at a considerable height, which There are also numerous fossils explains in his book. To the north “The steep internal edges create About two kilometres from Manilva indicates an intense network of tec- in these rocks, such as ammonites of Cartajima there are others, a sequence of eye-catching, almost is the ‘Torcal’ of the Sierra de Utr- tonic fractures,” says José Manuel. and belemnites, pelagic marine ani- known as the ‘Riscos de Cartajima’. vertical cliffs reaching heights of era. This is “another notable exam- Finally, there is the ‘Torcal’ to mals which were common during These cover an area of 22.2 square between 15 and 35 metres with ple”, says José Manuel García, be- the north of Los Tajos de Alfanatejo, the Jurassic period, explains José kilometres and comprise grey lime- ridgelines that seem to have been cause it is oval in shape and faces which covers an area of 2.6 km2. Manuel, who is a biology and geol- stone rocks which are similar to cut in the form of oddly-shaped north-south, with lengths of 2.3 The access to this area is signposted ogy teacher at Los Boliches secon- those of El Torcal, although in this towers. It makes a unique image, and 1.2 kilometres, a surface area on the MA-4103, south of Alfar- dary school in Fuengirola and also case the rocks are mainly from the and one which is very different of 4.4 square kilometres and an av- natejo, and a hiking route leads up works with Malaga university. early and middle Jurassic period. from those we see in other areas of erage height of around 300 metres to it. March 2nd to 8th 2018 29 SUR IN ENGLISH LIFESTYLE
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Please send your questions or want. We do not oppose to the cided to take the children and contact us directly to arrange tenants using the terrace, but move to her parents’ house in a personal appointment on: for security reasons we do not Fuengirola, which they only want people from outside the use when they come on holi- Ilagoson International community to access the ter- day. My daughter-in-law has Lawyers race. What can we do? asked for a divorce, and as we It is necessary to check if the did not have a good relation- Avda. Playas Andaluzas 38 statutes of the community ship. I guess that she will try to (Exit ‘El Rosario’) make any reference to the use prevent me from contacting 29604 Marbella of the terrace. In the event that my grandchildren, whom I Tel: 952 77 12 13 this was not regulated, it would have not seen since they went Fax: 952 82 68 61 be advisable to take a decision away. As paternal grand- [email protected] www.ilagoson.com in an owners’ meeting, as even mother, do I have any right to Holy Week, a unique experience in Andalucía. :: SUR Offices in Málaga, Marbella if it is true that the owner (or visit my grandchildren? and Cádiz tenant) has the right to use the There is not a specific law that terrace, it should not be forgot- takes into account the grand- ten that the terrace is shared parents’ rights to see their Get ready for the with another two owners, and grandchildren. However, the REF. L. I. P. giving the keys to other people Civil Code establishes that in We live in a small community could exceed the right of use cases of separation of the par- emotion of Semana of 25 apartments. We have the that they have. ents, when one of them pre- right to use the terrace of the vents the children from con- block together with two of our REF. W. O. L. tacting the grandparents, Santa in Andalucía neighbours. One of them has My son and daughter-in-law they can ask at Court for visit- recently rented the apartment have decided to separate. They ing rights. Therefore, if your and the tenants never use the have three children (my grand- daughter-in-law does not al- terrace, but we know that they children) and until the separa- low you to meet the children Holy Week in southern in a week of fervour and devotion as have given the keys to some tion we all lived together in voluntarily, you will have no Spain promises an people follow images of great artis- friends so that they can access the same house, which is mine. other option than to go to tic value through the streets where it and use it whenever they I guess that due to this, she de- Court. experience for all the the scene is set by the warm light of senses: the smell of candles, the colour of the tunics and First Assessment Consultation FREE of Charge incense, the emotion of the music from the marching bands. the saeta singing and Around the region the silent devotion Each of the region’s provinces of- fers its own unique experiences: the emotion of the “madrugá” in Seville; With Palm Sunday just three weeks the mass devotion for El Cautivo in away, preparations are in full swing Malaga; the journey of the Christ of at the dozens of religious brother- the Gypsies in the hills of Sac- hoods (cofradías) that will be taking romonte in Granada; or the solem- their images out in procession dur- nity of the “Santo Encierro” on Good ing the Semana Santa celebrations. Friday in Huelva Thousands are involved in the pro- Other unforgettable moments cessions across Andalucía, while hun- include the start of the procession dreds of thousands more are finalis- of “El Abuelo” from the Camarín de ing their holiday arrangements to Jesús in Jaén; the passion in the make the most of the Holy Week streets of the traditional white vil- events as spectators. lages of Cadiz; the silence of the From the smallest brotherhoods streets of Cordoba, interrupted only in the region’s many white villages by the singing of a ‘saeta’ or the to the huge operations in the provin- sound of the bell giving instructions cial capitals, the Semana Santa pro- to the bearers; and the “meetings” cessions attract the crowds; a mix- of images in Almeria. ture of devotees, hardened enthusi- Easter holidays in Andalucía of- asts and astounded first-timers. fer a unique opportunity to experi- ence the region’s most important A stage for Passion and characteristic religious and cul- The streets and squares of Andalucía tural events. However this does not are soon to become the scene for an prevent visitors and residents from event that every year celebrates the enjoying the region’s other attrac- final days, crucifixion and resurrec- tions, among them 800 kilometres tion of Christ from Palm Sunday to of coastline, world-famous monu- Easter Sunday. ments, mountain scenery and ex- Andalucía celebrates the Passion cellent cuisine.
A day to queue to form outside the church of San- tiago in Calle Granada. Between make three wishes 8am and midnight the church will be open for people to go and During Lent, as the procession pay homage to the image of dates approach, numerous events Christ of Medinaceli, celebrated take place as part of the run-up to on the first Friday on the month Easter. In Malaga city today, Fri- of March. According to tradition, day 2 March, visitors will be able devotees place three coins at the to witness one religious tradi- feet of the image and make tion that causes long queues to three wishes. 30 March 2nd to 8th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH
SOCIETY SCENE Bridge tournament winners, donations and dogs
Children from the Victor a massive fridge freezer to go into de la Serna school their new premises in Fuengirola. collected food, blankets Joyce started working, on her own, for the homeless in 2002. and other items for the From this small beginning, she now ADANA dog refuge has over 80 volunteers helping her at the centre where those in need The overall winners of the Trumps Bridge Club tournament. :: SUR :: SUR IN ENGLISH can receive food, clothes, furniture, take a shower and participate in RAF Association workshops to learn a trade, enabling Calling all serving or ex-RAF them to get back into society. The Costa del Sol Branch of the Funds, donated by the Lions RAF Association wants new mem- Club, are raised through many Li- bers. The club offers friendship, ons events and the 50 volunteers help and support to the ‘RAF fam- in the shop in Calle Torremolinos, ily’. This includes current and for- La Cala de Mijas. mer serving RAF personnel, their spouses, widows, widowers and ADANA other dependants. From something Children collect for dog refuge as simple as a chat to financial sup- ADANA, the Estepona dog rescue and port in a time of need, the Asso- rehoming charity, recently visited ciation is there to help. the Víctor de la Serna School in Este- The majority of this support is de- pona to pick up an enormous quan- livered by local branch members, on tity of dog food and blankets collected a voluntary basis. The RAF Associa- by the pupils. ADANA board mem- tion Branch brings together like- ber, Reg Winkworth, and adminis- minded people and arranges social trator, Carlos Delgado, went to the events ranging from informal quiz school to pick up donated items and nights to a formal dinner and dance to thank the pupils. with entertainment. Carlos invited themto visit the La Cala Lions Club presents the cheque to Joyce Gyimah. :: SUR Anyone who is serving or who has ADANA ‘perrera’ tosee how their ef- served in the RAF, or just wants to forts have helped the charity’s work offer support can come along to one caring for dogs in need. of the meetings. The first Tuesday in the month the club meets at Restau- Trumps Bridge Club rante Los Morenos, Alhaurín el Grande Annual tournament at midday and the third Monday in The Trumps Bridge Club annual the month at Bar El Jardín, Arroyo de tournament was held recently in la Miel, Benalmádena at 2pm. The the Caves Restaurant in Maro, fol- RAF Association runs the annual lowed by dinner. Wings Week appeal and local branch The tables split into two sections volunteers are often at the Iceland (red and blue) playing identical store in Mijas raising funds to help boards. Winners of the red section those in need. were Nan Cowie and Bob Mitchell For more information, contact while winners of the blue section, Costa del Sol RAF Association Branch and the overall winners, Marion Tal- at www.rafacostadelsol.co.uk bot and Sue Cobley, were presented with the David Leake Trophy by Sue La Cala Lions Club Moulden. Donation to the homeless President of the La Cala de Mijas What are you up to? Lions Club, Julie Barry, recently pre- If you are involved in a club or associa- tion and planning events, trips or activi- sented a cheque for 9,053.22 euros ties that would be of interest to other to Joyce Gyimah, founder of the readers of SUR in English, we would love homeless association ADINTRE. to hear from you: The money will be used to purchase Email: [email protected] Pupils collected food and blankets for ADANA. :: SUR March 2nd to 8th 2018 31 SUR IN ENGLISH LIFESTYLE
JENNIE RHODES WHAT HAPPENED TODAY? LANGUAGE FOOTNOTE E2 MARCH 1944 Documento Document Identidad Identity Solicitar To apply for Government introduces Tramitar To process Caducado Expired Número Number national identification Cartera Wallet Huella dactilar Fingerprint Impreso Form documents (DNI) Casilla Box (on a form) En vigor Valid Fecha Date n 2 March 1944, General and address. Expedir To issue Francisco Franco’s gov- General Franco himself was given Ciudadano Citizen ernment passed a law to the first ever DNI, with the num- Electrónico Electronic Oissue all Spanish citizens ber one, and his wife, Carmen Polo, Pasaporte Passport with a personal identification num- and daughter, Carmen Franco, were Renovar To renew ber (DNI). issued with numbers two and three Letra Letter The Council of Ministers ap- respectively. Number 10 to 99 were Obligatorio Compulsory proved the introduction nation- reserved for members of the royal wide for “total efficiency for the family. unquestionable accreditation of Since the issuing of the first DNI, the police to show ID for no reason the individual”. the documents have evolved along An early example of a DNI (1959). :: SUR is uncommon, unless it is a routine A public competition was held with technology. Until 1981, they part of an incident or when another to design the first DNI and it was included a box which determined was issued in Burgos and was the DNI numbers can be used for offence has been committed, such won by Aquilino Riusset Planchón the owner’s profession. same size as the current EU driv- identification in all situations, from as speeding. who was awarded a prize of 30,000 In 2004 a pilot project was ing licence. going to the bank, to buying houses To apply for DNI, it is necessary pesetas. The rules of the competi- launched by the Spanish ministry All Spaniards are issued with an and travelling within the European to have Spanish nationality. The tion were that the document had of the interior with a view to intro- eight-digit number and a control Economic Area (EEA) and some equivalent number for foreigners to fit inside a wallet, have enough ducing electronic DNI cards. The letter, which stays the same other countries. The DNI number is the NIE (Número de Identifica- space for the required text, a fin- cards would contain the owner’s throughout the person’s life. is also used for issuing Spanish driv- ción de Extranjero), which starts gerprint and a photograph and ink digital signature and photograph, The format remains largely un- ing licences. and ends with a letter and con- that could not be altered by light. using facial imaging technology. A changed today, although the fin- It is legal requirement to have a tains seven numerical digits. Although the law was passed in chip would hold other information, gerprint is no longer part of the data. DNI from the age of 14 and to pro- 1944, it wasn’t until 1951 that the including a digital fingerprint. Like a passport, the card must be duce it when required to do so by first document was issued, with In 2006 the first electronic, lami- renewed every 10 years at a national an officer of the law or face a hefty · Bilingual crossword fingerprints as well as parentage nated national identification card police station. fine. Nevertheless being asked by inside back page 32 March 2nd to 8th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH
TONY BRYANT IN THE FRAME [email protected] From science fiction to Moorish Spain David Penny Writer and author the year in the Axarquía region. He first visited Spain at the age of 16 as part of a school trip that in- This British author troduced him to the Alhambra pal- ace and the Albaicín. He did not had published four return for more than 40 years. novels by the age of He started making two or three 29; he then stopped trips a year for various research purposes, mainly in Malaga, which writing for 40 years remains his favourite Spanish city. “The Axarquia was a region we knew very little about until we orn in London in came in search of a place to 1950, David buy. We wanted some- Penny began writ- where away from the coast, ing at a tender age but within striking distance, and was initially and somewhere with a real B obsessed with sci- sense of Spanish culture. The ence-fiction. He read avidly and Axarquía offered all of that, wrote even more and eventually plus mountains, good food, started seeing his work in ama- and very twisty roads,” he teur fanzines. explains. At the age of 23, a short story He is currently working was accepted by Galaxy magazine on the Thomas Berrington – his first payment for writing. At series of historical mysteries the age of 24, his first novel, The David began his career as a science fiction writer. :: SUR set in late 15th century Moor- Sunset People, was accepted for ish Spain. The first two books publication and David was taken Passion for science in the series were awarded under the wing of a literary the Indie Brag Medallion for agency. Three other science fic- work of a high standard and tion novels followed, but David fiction initiates career were shortlisted for the 2015 enjoyed a “dissipated and waste- M.M. Bennett award for His- ful (but not wasted) youth”, do- torical Fiction. ing little other than writing, grow- :: TONY BRYANT following books focused on “The Thomas Berrington se- ing his hair and following an al- MALAGA David’s passion for strange legends, time travel and ries came to me in one of those ternative artistic lifestyle. writing began with science fic- the walking dead. instant flashes of inspiration some- In his mid to late twenties real tion. Without having a clue He no longer writes science times a writer is lucky enough to life intruded into his blissful state what he was doing he managed fiction, although he admits it is “I was traditionally get,” David declares somewhat of affairs and in order to survive to land a book deal and agent at hard to ignore it when writing published at the age of modestly. he sought paid employment. Fol- the age of 23; four novels fol- his historic novels. 23, when I began writing The fifth instalment of the Tho- lowing various early jobs, David lowed between 1974 and 1979. “I’m not writing science fic- mas Berrington mysteries, The In- became a science laboratory tech- The first, The Sunset People, tion now, except certain fantas- science fiction novels” quisitor, which focuses on an Eng- nician at Welshpool High School is garnished with aliens, fero- tic elements keep creeping back lish surgeon summoned to inves- and it was here he met his wife cious creatures and the rem- in however hard I try to keep tigate a series of murders in Seville Megan. After the couple married, nants of the human race. The them out,” David says. during the turmoil of the Inqui- David started a software business, sition, was released in January and where he worked with his wife has already received a five-star rat- until they both retired in 2016. monetary reward. He received just the need to study for an Open Uni- ing science fiction novels, before ing on Amazon. Megan has always supported £200 in advance for each of his first versity degree, forced David to put stopping for over 40 years. When David is currently writing both her husband with his writing – al- four books, but none of the books his writing career aside, although I started to write again the world the sixth -which is set in Malaga though she did admit that when earned beyond their advance. the urge to create fiction remained. had changed and I discovered I - and the seventh books in the she read his first book, she was “Fortune shone on me because Now enjoying retirement, could now upload my work to Thomas Berrington series. In ad- afraid she might not like it and I sold a paperback translation in David has started writing again Amazon and see it for sale within dition, there is a prequel in the was so relieved when she realised Germany and received the astro- after a break of four decades, but hours,” the author says. works that tells of how Thomas he could actually write. nomic sum of 500 pounds. It paid this time he has chosen to pursue David lives in the small village started his journey from England Unfortunately, as the years for our engagement ring,” David an independent publishing route. of Dymock, close to the Glouces- to Spain at the age of 13. passed, the achievement of his am- explains to SUR in English. “I was traditionally published tershire and Herefordshire bor- When he is not writing, David bitions was not matched with His family commitments and at the age of 24, when I began writ- der, although he spends much of walks his beloved dog, Max, and March 2nd to 8th 2018 33 SUR IN ENGLISH LIFESTYLE
New sponsor to Spanish language students honour bring technology and funds to the the works of ‘Generation of 50’ poet Lions Diabetic Support Group
British, Russian, Iranian, :: SUR IN ENGLISH Polish and Danish MIJAS. La Cala de Mijas Diabetic Support Group, run by La Cala Li- students recited more ons, recently received a donation than 20 pieces by of 250 euros from its new spon- celebrated children’s sor, the home entertainment firm Cencion. Danyelle Heyfron, rep- poet, Gloria Fuertes resenting the company, presented the cheque on behalf of Cencion :: TONY BRYANT CEO Ashraf Sharif to Anne Bowles, BENALMÁDENA. As part of its together with Lions president Ju- Mes del Poesía (poetry month), the lie Barry, and a group of members Foreign Residents Department at outside their charity Shop in La Benalmádena town hall hosted a Cala de Mijas. special day in honour of the popu- Cencion, which manufactures lar Spanish children’s poet, Gloria its own set-top box and multime- Fuertes. The event was held in Ar- dia player, provides access to hun- royo de la Miel on Tuesday and was dreds of diet and health applica- attended by Ana Scherman, tions and has teamed up with the Benalmádena councillor for Foreign Diabetic Support Group to help Residents. bridge the gap between technol- A group of more than 20 Spanish ogy and day-to-day family health, language students, including Brit- as well as promising ongoing spon- ish, Russian, Danish, Polish and Ira- Students took turns at reading the works of Gloria Fuertes during the poetry event. :: TONY BRYANT sorship throughout the year. nian, took part in the event, each The Diabetic Support Group reading one of the poet’s most popu- ish language courses. It is a lovely Fuertes was linked to the ‘Genera- “This is a cultural day to let eve- meets every month in Hogar, Calle lar works. way to integrate and learn about tion of 50’, the first Spanish liter- ryone know about our rich Spanish Blanca Paloma 1, Fuengirola. The Norin Kenny, who moved from Spanish culture,” Norin told SUR in ary movement after the Civil War. poetry. It is very difficult for the next meeting is on Good Friday, Dublin to Benalmádena in 2005, English. She defended equality, pacifism and students, because the reciting is 30th March, at 10.30 am, when read La Pata Mete la Pata, a poem Organised by language tutor Ana the fight for the environment. She complicated in another language. I there will be a talk on therapy for about a noisy duck and a piglet. Torres, the event included a talk became popular during the 1970s feel very proud of all of them, be- pulmonary problems. Contact “We participated in last year’s re- about the poet’s life and work. following her collaboration on chil- cause they all put the greatest ef- Anne Bowles on 607879450 or cital and we also attend the Span- Born in Madrid in 1917, Gloria dren’s television shows. fort into it, Ana explained. email [email protected]. 34 March 2nd to 8th 2018 LIFESTYLE SUR IN ENGLISH
DENISE BUSH GARDENING READER’S PHOTO Spiraea nipponica
Spiraea is a hardy, deciduous shrub native to temperate regions of the world with densely-packed clusters of pink or white flowers
:: DANIEL RUBIO Spiraea is a member of the Ro- which are usually toothed. The densely-packed umbrella or saceae family and is a genus of tiny white or pink flowers appear grape-like clusters. They are a WILD IRISES HERALD SPRING around 80 to 100 species. It has from late spring and through the magnet for pollinating insects, narrow, oval leaves (lanceolate) summer and either form in especially butterflies. Spiraea nipponica forms a Daniel Rubio from Archidona sent in this photo of just one clump dense, upright shrub ap- of the thousands of wild irises that are covering part of the hill- proximately two me- side near his home. Iris lutescens is native to the Mediterranean tres high by two and lies dormant throughout summer, flowering in early spring. metres wide with blue- green leaves. GARDENING HINTS As the namen sug- gests,g it is na- Fascinating facts about tivet to Japan. TheT white Spiraea and Salix flowersf form on arching stems and is Plant derivatives have been the Assyrians, Egyptians, commonly called used for medicinal purposes Babylonians, Greeks and Chi- Spiraea Bridal Wreath, for centuries but few have nese as an anti-inflammatory, although this name seems been proven to be as useful anti-rheumatic, antiseptic and to be used for various species in- or important as aspirin (ace- analgesic drug. In 1971, Sir cluding S. vanhouttei and S. X tylsalicylic acid). Aspirin is John Vane, a British pharma- Arguta, the latter being one of prepared with salicylic acid cologist, demonstrated the the earliest in the genus to which occurs naturally in anticoagulation properties of flower. small amounts in many aspirin and suggested it may All species enjoy being in full sun plants, especially in the genus reduce the risk of cardiovascu- although a little shade in the after- Spiraea and Salix (willow). lar disease, going on to win noon in the summer will prevent Plants use the hormone sali- the Nobel prize for his work. scorching. Spiraea is not fussy about cylic acid to defend them- The word aspirin is derived soil, as long as it well drained, and selves against pathogens. Ex- from the combination of ‘ace- will withstand some drought once tracts of the willow have been tyl’ and the German word for established. used for thousands of years by Spiraea, Spirsäure. The flowers form on new growth so pruning should be car- ried out in late winter. Spiraea is fast growing and can be sheared PHOTOS after flowering to keep it tidy. It makes an ideal hedge or specimen Calling all Email your photos to eng- plant for a cottage garden border gardeners [email protected] or send or can be grown in a container. them to SUR in English, Spiraea contains salicylic acid Avda Dr Marañón 48, 29009 which is used in the preparation We know that many of our Malaga, with a caption and a of aspirin and its curative proper- readers have lovely gardens, few words of explanation. ties were used as to treat inflam- or enjoy growing plants on Alternatively, you can send mation by American native Indi- their terraces or balconies, them to us via Facebook ans. They also used it as an emetic so why not share them with (surenglish) or Twitter S. nipponica ‘Snowmound’ and close up of blooms. :: YOUTUBE and to treat venereal disease. others? (@SUR_English) March 2nd to 8th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 35 3636363636363636 March 2nd to 8th 2018 FOOD&DRINK SUR IN ENGLISH Andalucía’s most expensive catches
Malaga has always been few provinces you can enjoy such closely linked to the a wide variety of fresh fish. The Malaga fishing fleet is made up of fishing industry due to its about 250 boats that net about 150 proximity to the sea and different species. the abundant and diverse Malaga province has fishing ports in Estepona, Marbella, Fuen- seafood available girola, Malaga and Caleta de Vélez. Last year closed with 7,023,946 ki- :: AGUSTÍN PELÁEZ los of fish caught, worth around MALAGA. Many tourists when 22,334,570 euros at market. The they think of Malaga, think of the most fished species is the sardine beach, the sand, the sun, beach (2,984,862 kilos in 2017), followed bars, espetos (sardines on skew- by the anchovy (769,898), horse Fish market in Malaga. :: SALVADOR SALAS ers) and fried fish. And partly they mackerel (629,898), octopus are right. Malaga has 161 kilome- (563,653) and red mullet include lobster, squid, langoustines, lobster fishing time is between Oc- White prawns are fished all year tres of coastline with enviable (106,454). crawfish, grouper, grenadier and tober and January and also in April. round although they are most beaches. It is also a city that has al- However, these are not the most monkfish. White prawns (gamba blanca) are abundant between November and ways been associated with fish. In expensive; Malaga’s dearest catches Crayfish (langostinos) are the the most common prawn fished off December, in April, July and most expensive; the average price the Malaga coastline although num- August. for a kilo in 2017 was 47.07 euros bers have dropped over the last fif- Baby squid (puntillas) are a deli- and only 89 kilos were caught in teen years. Around 85,685 kilos were cacy and the most expensive of the total. They are fished all year round caught last year and they aaveraged molluscs at an average price of although they are most abundant 16.7916.79 euroseuros a kikilolo aatt market.market. 16.85 euros a kilo. Prices go through April to June and November to tthe roof when they are tiny and January. betwbetween 6-8cm. The bigger ones European spiny lobstersers (lan(lan-- measurmeasure up to 15cm. gosta) are the second most ex- In fourfourth place, after sardines, pensive at an averagee price of anchovanchoviesie and horse mackerel, 38.69 euros per kilo.ilo. Last is the cocommon or rock octo- year 419 kiloss were pupuss (p(pulpou de roca), with caught off the coast of 563, 44363 kilos caught last Andalucía. year. AAverage price at Langoustinesnes or markemarket last year was scampi (cigala)la) are 7.65 eueuros a kilo. another highly ThThee unusual red priced shellfishish av- scorpioscorpion fish (cabra- eraging 28.155 euros cho) is caught off the a kilo in 2017. MalagMalaga coast Around 24, 870 ki- througthroughout the year. los were fisheded here ArouAroundn 1, 371 kilos last year althoughhough were ssold at market around 200 tonnesonnes last yeyear at an average are caught inn the price of 10.75 euros per Mediterraneann annu- kilo. ally. GrouGrouper (mero) is a very Lobsters (bogavante)ante) are covetecovetedd fish. Last year just a different speciess to the 398 kikilosl were caught off European spiny lobster and a dif- Malaga aand around 65 tonnes ferent colour, usually a blue-blacklue-black along ththe whole of the Andalusian (the European spiny lobsterer is an coast. The average price was 22.04 orange-beige) that turns red whenhen eeuros per kilo last year with the cooked. They averaged 25.37 euros Just 398 kilos of grouper was majority of the catch coming from per kilo last year although only caught off Malaga the ports of Algeciras and Conil de 399 kilos were caught. The peak last year. :: SUR la Frontera. March 2nd to 8th 2018 37 SUR IN ENGLISH FOOD&DRINK
A market for artisan cheeses ANDREW J. LINN MICHELINS ARE and wine from the Axarquía DIFFERENT
The seventh ‘Mercado de Queso Artesano de la o many travellers the many cases over the top. Cabra Malagueña y Vino gastronomic experiences The Far East is of course differ- that form part of any ent. In Singapore the street food de la Axarquía’ is being T journey are the stars in stall of Chef Chan Hong Meng held on 11 March in Torre the firmament, and it is easy to be- was awarded a star in 2016, del Mar lieve that standards are universal mainly thanks to its legendary for the various restaurant guides chicken with rice and soya sauce that abound. Take the overrated at 2.20 euros, or with spare ribs at :: SUR Michelin Guide for a start. The three euros. Customers have to TORRE DEL MAR. Stalls will be Japanese version has almost noth- queue, often for hours, and the selling handmade cheeses, made ing in common with any European chairs are uncomfortable. Chan from Malaga goat’s milk, and prod- equivalent. Against the 70 Mich- could not grow his business for ucts from across the province at a elin-starred establishments in years in the absence of a financial special market in the Paseo Larios Paris and the 20 in Madrid, Tokyo partner, but when he got the star, in Torre del Mar on 11 March for the has 234. Does this signify there are offers rained in. He now has three ‘Mercado de Queso Artesano de la more good chefs in Tokyo than in more restaurants in Singapore Cabra Malagueña y Vino de la Ax- Paris? Hardly. Or is it that the in- and one each in Taiwan, the Phil- arquía’. spectors have different agendas? ippines and Thailand. Average This year the event will be even And what part do prices pay? Or spend per customer is around five bigger than in previous years with the time it takes to achieve a euros, a very far cry from even around forty exhibitors at the mar- Michelin star? Last week we learnt the cheapest Michelin-starred ket. The huge gastronomic event that Frantzén, the first Stockholm European restaurant. attracts tourists and visitors from eatery to ever achieve three stars, all over Spain. took only six months to earn WINE OF THE WEEK The market will open at 10.30am them, although an investment of and at 11am there will be live mu- seven and a half million euros may Mas d’en Gil Coma Alta 2014 sic provided by the town band and have helped to impress the little again at midday with a verdiales A selection of artisan cheeses made from goat’s milk. :: SUR red guide’s anonymous inspectors. The red wines of Priorato have band. It will finish at about The set menu costs 460 euros long been a favourite with those 6.30pm. dren on how to make cheese at najarafe, Almayate and Torre del with wine included (390 if you who love heavy wines with high All the products on sale will 11.30am and 1.30pm. Other chil- Mar will be holding the ‘Ruta Gas- choose fruit juices) and the star alcohol. Because the Pyrenean come from the Axarquía, Malaga dren’s activities are also planned. tronómica del Chivo y el Queso de dessert is a Rubik cube consisting vineyards are on precipitous hill- and from other parts of Andalucía, Chef Roberto Soler, from the Es- Cabra Malagueña’ from 8 until 11 of 27 petit fours. The Michelin sides and production is small, such as Cadiz and Granada. There cuela de Cocina Sabores, will be March. people have gone public with prices are among will also be the opportunity for running the competition for des- The initiative will see Restau- their denial of the common belief Spain’s highest. But tastings. serts made from Malaga goat’s rante el Rinconcillo, Lo Pepe Mo- that the more stars a place has the don’t ignore the Local honey, raisins, cooked and cheese which this year will be open lina, Asador del Yate, El Convento, more it costs to eat there, but whites. This vintage cured meats, wines and of course to all types of dessert and not just Restaurante Zen, the Mississippi however much they protest, cer- white is really very cheese will be the main offerings cakes. Prizes for the best wil be and Taberna Restaurante Padre Pío tainly in Europe such restaurants special, and so it at the event. There will also be presented at around 2pm. offering tapas and a drink for 2.50 are not only expensive, but in should be at 24 euros. workshops, including one for chil- To complement the market, Be- euros. 38 March 2nd to 8th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH The return of Hors Pistes to the Pompidou
The Malaga branch has just inaugurated the latest of the annual exhibitions it co- produces with the Paris museum
The social, political and an exhibition which tackles the aesthetic relationships social, political and aesthetic rela- tionships between art and sport. between art and sport Under the title ‘El estadio del arte’ are the focus of the (the stadium of art), this fascinat- ‘The swimmer’ (2006) by Maite Cajaravilla in the latest Hors Pistes exhibition. :: FERNANDO GONZÁLEZ audiovisual works in this ing exhibition includes an attrac- tive montage, with benches facing year’s display the video screens and white lines on the ground simulating the pe- :: ANTONIO JAVIER LÓPEZ rimeter of a sports field. It brings to- MALAGA. On 27 September 2009 gether a combination of very differ- the Girondins de Bordeaux and ent formal and aesthetic works, with Stade Rennes football teams faced sport as a common denominator. each other and the most radical “These are stories which are very fans of the former (the Ultramines) relevant today,” said José María displayed placards, stickers and Luna, who also highlighted the scarves bearing messages such as “transversal and multidisciplinary ‘Do not let yourselves be com- approach” of Hors Pistes. For the forted’, ‘Truth is always revolu- general director of the Centre Pom- tionary’, ‘Idols don’t exist’ and pidou, Julie Narbey, this event “is ‘They command because we obey’. a way of involving the local artis- These thoughts of Bertold tic scene and linking the teams” Brecht, Antonio Gramsci and other of Malaga and Paris. intellectuals were on show in the This third edition of Hors Pistes stadium as part of an artistic ac- also differs from the previous ones tion which was organised by the because Spanish artists have a Democracy collective; the aim was greater presence, from the two to use them to reflect upon ‘foot- pieces by the Democracia group ball as a new religion’ with the which focus on football to ‘The stands in the stadium as a meta- swimmer’ (2006) by Maite Cajarav- phor for society. illa, the artist from Seville, which The video called ‘Ne vous lais- consists of three screens in a U- sez pas consoler’ (Do not let your- shape where an athlete immerses selves be comforted) attracts the himself in an infinite journey be- ‘Crap days’ by Kenneth Doren. :: F. GONZÁLEZ Photo by Javier Hirschfeld. :: F. GONZÁLEZ gaze like a beacon as you tour the low the water of a swimming pool. third edition of Hors Pistes, the multidisciplinary event which is Metaphors for competition and shown in another context,” of young Africans wearing football HORS PISTES hosted every year by the Centre Another of the most notable works said Ampudia at the opening of the shirts. The photos have been taken Pompidou in Malaga and is, for the in the montage is ‘Rendition’ exhibition, describing a piece face-on and from behind. The badge Title. ‘The stadium of art’. moment, the only one to be co- (2006) by Eugenio Ampudia. It which approaches matters such as is on the front and the name and produced by the Paris museum and shows sequences of a pole jump, the difficulties of the creative proc- number of the idol on the back. Venue. Centre Pompidou this, its only subsidiary outside but where the athletes need to ess and the weight of tradition on The images were taken in Dakar Málaga. France. clear a reproduction of the paint- the task of contemporary creators. and Gorée over a two-month pe- Curated by the director of the ing ‘The rendition of Breda’, by One of the few concessions to riod, with no preparation or ma- Dates. Until 4 March. municipal agency which manages Velázquez, instead of the bar. photography in this exhibition is nipulation. Youths dressed like the Pompidou, José María Luna, “Athletes try to jump over an the project ‘Once ideal Senegal’ sporting celebrities. Images which Times. Every day except Tues- and by Geraldine Gómez, this year’s obstacle, which in this case is the (2014) by Javier Hirschfeld from act as an own goal on the con- day, 9.30am to 8pm. Hors Pistes treads new ground with picture, out of their comfort zone Malaga. The series portrays a group science. March 2nd to 8th 2018 39 SUR IN ENGLISH WHAT TO DO Top acts confirmed for Castle Park Music 2018
:: TONY BRYANT perform with a symphonic or- FUENGIROLA. Fuengirola is chestra on Monday 11 June, and gearing up for the twenty-third El Barrio, who brings his rock-in- edition of the Festival Ciudad fluenced flamenco to the audito- de Fuengirola, which incorpo- rium on Saturday 4 August. rates Marenostrum Music Cas- Other events include La No- tle Park, a calendar of live mu- che Rosa, with Javier Ojeda of sic events that will continue 80s pop sensation, Danza In- throughout the year. visible; and Love the 90s, when The concerts will be held in the castle will be transformed Sohail Castle and will include into a huge nightclub offering Spanish, South American and the best dance music of the 90s. British acts. Last year’s festival However, the biggest attrac- presented celebrated musicians tion will surely be the perform- like Sting, Simply Red and Re- ance of one of the most famous volver, and this year’s line-up is musicians in the world. Carlos shaping up to be even better. Santana will bring his fusion of During last week’s press con- rhythmical rock and Latin jazz ference, mayor of Fuengirola, to Fuengirola on Thursday 9 Ana Mula, revealed that the Guitar legend Carlos Santana will bring his rhythmical Latin-rock to the Sohail Castle on 9 August. :: SUR August. acts confirmed to participate Famed for classic anthems this year include El Barrio, wider variety of music that will world tour, this will be his only Sides tour, is considered one of like Samba Pa Ti, Evil Ways and James Rhodes, José Mercé, Bad appeal to everyone,” the mayor gig in Andalucía. today’s main protagonists of Black Magic Woman, the guitar Bunny and Carlos Santana. She said. The music in the castle con- classical music. legend was a pioneer of the also reported that many more The festival kicks off on Sat- tinues with the South Moon Fans of reggaeton will enjoy blues-based guitar set against artists would be confirmed in urday 12 May when top DJ, Festival –an event for elec- the concert by Bad Bunny on Latin and African rhythms and the next few weeks, promising Solomun, will present his tronic music purists - on Satur- Sunday 15 July, while the Roto- featuring percussion instru- that this year’s event would be funky house music remixes of day 2 June, and the Music Box tom Sun Splash Festival - an ments not generally heard in more varied than the previous. classic soul, funk and hip-hop. Festival – a night of rock music event considered one of the rock music. “Last year surpassed all pre- Born in Bosnia and growing up - on Saturday 23rd. largest reggae gatherings in Other acts confirmed this week vious editions and around in Germany on the Hamburg British concert pianist, James Europe - takes place on Friday are rumba and fandango singer, 30,000 people enjoyed the fes- club scene, Solomun is a three- Rhodes will take to the stage in 20 July. Paco Candela, and Mexican tival. Without a doubt, we are time DJ Awards winner for Best the castle on Friday 29 June. Flamenco aficionados can crooner, Alejandro Fernández. going to enjoy this year more, Producer and Best Deep House The 40-year-old pianist, who is choose between celebrated art- because we are presenting a DJ. Currently in the middle of a currently on his Fire on all ists like José Mercé, who will · marenostrumcastlepark.com 40 March 2nd to 8th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH
EXHIBITIONS lived in half a century earlier. He never met Picasso but said he dre- med of him and it was those Kanica Weaving ‘La Niña’ reaches fifty dreams that inspired his latest ex- Marbella. Until the end of May. hibition in the Picasso Museum. Clínica Buchinger Wilhelmi, Av. Buchinger. Pinceladas de Sorolla An exhibition of textiles and :: TONY BRYANT Torremolinos. From 8 until 23 woven fabrics created by Laura Var- BENALMÁDENA. An exhibi- March. The cafetería of the Cen- gas Llanas. tion that charts the career of tro Cultural Pablo Ruiz Picasso. Malaga-born sculptor, Jaime Pi- Students from the Universidad mentel, is currently on show at Popular will be displaying their the Centro de Exposiciones in work. Benalmádena Costa. The exhibi- tion, which is free, features a col- Asociación Artística Argot lection of 20 of the sculptor’s Mijas. Until 5 March, Casa de la most celebrated works. Cultura, Las Lagunas. The exhibition was organised A group of artists from France, Ice- by Benalmádena town hall to land, Sweden, US and Spain will be celebrate the 50th anniversary of exhibiting their work. one of the artist’s most emblem- atic sculptures, La Niña de Women and Weird Things Benalmádena. The bronze statue Nerja. From 15 until 30 March. Sala of a small girl holding a large sea The exhibition includes 20 of the local artist’s works. :: T. BRYANT Municipal de Exposiciones, Kanica Weaving, Marbella shell has become the symbol of C/Cristo 14. the town. tion. In his youth he trained in Dutch artist Coby Bloemsma is ex- The artist’s extensive works Norway, Finland and Sweden, INFORMATION hibiting a collection of her paint- Classic Marvel Comics are in thematic groups: sport, the before completing his studies in ings and sculpture. Estepona. Until 31 March. Apocalypse and the Mediterra- the USA. He has received numer- What. An exhibition of Auditorio Felipe VI. nean. His urban sculptures can be ous awards throughout his career sculptures by Jaime Pimentel. Artistas Eclécticos This exhibition will focus on the found in New Orleans, Oslo, Zu- and is considered one of the most Mijas Pueblo. Until 30 March. most popular characters from Mar- rich, Brussels, Madrid and productive artists of his time. Where. Centro de Exposi- Primavera. In the tourist office. An vel comics in the 1960s to 1980s, Malaga, while several of his The exhibition is openfrom ciones, Av. Antonio Machado, exhibition of art by Elaine Carlton, including Spiderman, X Men, The works are on show in museums Tuesday to Saturday, from 10am Benalmádena Costa. Margit Björklund, Richard Wood Fantastic Four, Thor and Iron Man. around Europe. and 1.30pm, and from 5pm until and Sinikka Ahokas-Gröhn. Pimentel studied engineering 7.30pm. On Sundays and public When. Until June 10. Stories in Colour. Clínica Roberto Matta and music, although drawing and holidays, the centre opens 11am veterinaria, Avenida México, 21. Marbella. Until 26 May 2018. sculpture became his true voca- to 1.30pm. Exhibition by Margit Björklund Museo Ralli, Urb Coral beach. and Sinikka Ahokas-Gröhn. Temporary exhibition of the Chil- ean artist Roberto Matta of surre- Robert Hardy alistic abstract art. His works rep- Rectorado in Malaga University. Mijas. Until 6 March. Centro de resents his own vision of the The works consist of vibrant paint- Arte Contemporáneo. world and art through the invisi- ings, sculptures and pieces of office ‘Robert in Sepia’ is an exhibition of ble, the psyche, the cosmos, with- furniture turned into art by works by Robert Hardy. out losing reference to his origins Ramírez who was a designer and or nature. 952 85 79 23 / architect. Juan Cortés [email protected] La Cala de Mijas. Until 13 March . Nature and Perception Centro Cultural La Cala . The “Indaliano” Movement Malaga. Until 23 March. Ateneo An exhibition of photos taken by Antequera. Until 16 March. de Malaga, C/Compañía Juan Cortés. Centro Unicaja de Cultura. Luis Bujalance started his career in An exhibition of works by several the 1990s and has shown regularly D-Espacio influential artists from this mid- Fellini, Malaga in US and Norway. Artistas Eclécticos, Mijas Nerja. Until 4 March. Museo de twentieth century movement, in- Nerja. cluding José Gómez Abad, Antonio Malaga. Until 2 March. El Retorno Photographs of Malaga In this exhibition, the artists cele- Paco Martín Cobos will be exhibit- López Díaz, Miguel Cantón Checa de Lilith, C/Cobertizo del Conde Malaga. Until 1 April. La Térmica, brate black cultural heritage to pro- ing a selection of his photographs. and Jesús de Perceval. 6, behind Picasso’s birthplace in Avda de Los Guindos. ject a positive image of black peo- Plaza de la Merced. The ‘Photoespacio’ in the Térmica ple throughout history, and at the CHARITY Museum Jorge Rando Belgian artist Axel Miret will be ex- is housing an exhibition of 46 same time underline that the cul- Malaga. Until 16 March. Cruz del hibiting a selection of his works. panoramic views of the city taken tural contribution of black resi- Molinillo, 12 between 1854 and 1925. dents in Malaga enriches society. Alice in Wonderland A temporary exhibition entitled Juan Antonio Ramírez www.facebook.com/Café-de- Torremolinos. 3 March, midday, ‘Nacerán Nuevas Auroras’ (The Malaga. Until 17 March. Sala de Blackness Estraperlo Centro Cultural Pablo Ruiz Picasso. Birth of Colour) is currently on dis- Exposiciones, El Rectorado, Malaga. Until 16 April. Café de Es- 8€. play. The museum also holds po- malaga University. Free. traperlo, Plaza Poeta Alfonso And Fellini Dreamed of Picasso A theatrical reproduction of Lewis etry and musical events. ‘El Bricoleur y la Ciudad. Juan Anto- Canales. Malaga. Until 13 May. Picasso Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland by [email protected]. nio Ramírez y el Ecosistema del The artists Siobhan Riordan (UK) Museum the Crea+Teatro company will raise Arte en Málaga 1980-2000’ is the and Daysury Valencia (Sweden) are Federico Fellini once lived in the funds for Síndrome IDIC 15 (Isod- Axel Miret ‘Paso’ title of the new exhibition at the two black artists living in Malaga. house in Rome that Picasso had icentric chromosome 15 syn- March 2nd to 8th 2018 41 SUR IN ENGLISH WHAT TO DO drome). www.torremolinos.es Guglielmo, Pablo García as LECTURES held weekly between 10am and Ferrando and Enric Martínez 12pm. Volunteers are needed. Age Concern Concert Castignani as Don Alfonso. The 7 March 10.30 - 11.30am. Tony Estepona. 6 March, 7.30pm. Hu- Malaga Opera Choir will also be U3A Lectures Bryant presents his latest book ber Plataforma del Arte, C/San An- performing. Tickets: Fuengirola. Lux Mundi reference Andalusia: Between Dream and tonio. 10€. www.teatrocervantes.com Library, free to members, guests Reality and talks about the world Clarice Williams and her choir 5€. [email protected] of flamenco, his speciality. The Good Vibrations Singing Ses- Concert sions will be performing. For res- Estepona. 3 March, 8pm. Plata- Hands that rocked a cradle: 13 March 10.30 - 11.30am. Joan ervations call Tony: 654179279 or forma Arte Huber, C/San Antonio. ‘Catherine d’Medici part one.’ Fallon presents her latest book: The 951318234 Jazz, swing, Bossa nova and 6 March, 11am. Shining City and other books she flamenco. has written based in Spain. MUSIC & DANCE Treasures of the World , Turkey to www.joanfallon.co.uk Academia Orquestral de Germany. Málaga 9 March, 11am. EVENTS Malaga Philharmonic Malaga. 2 March, 8pm. Auditorio Including the Hagia Sofia, the Catherine d’Medici, U3A. Orchestra Edgar Neville. Moscow Metro and the VW Beetle. Malaga. Teatro Cervantes The orchestra wil be playing Rastro Cultural 2 March 9pm, 4 March, 7pm. Spanish Capriccio by Rimsky A Mixed Bag: ‘A Historical Record Costa Discussion Group Malaga. 9 March, 7pm until mid- Così Fan Tutte . The operatic Korsakov and Pictures at an of the Measurement of Time’. Fuengirola. Café Manila, Paseo night. La Térmica, Avenida de los production will include Berna Exhibition by Modést Mussorgsky. 13 March 11am. Marítimo Rey de España, 77, Los Guindos. Perles as Fiordiligi, Carol García as Geoff Cooke talks about his Boliches. Stands selling all kinds of Dorabella, Beatriz Díaz as Ancient and sacral music attempts to equal the accuracy of Factory Farming - Immoral and un- collectables as well as home decor, Despina, Damián del Castillo as Frigiliana. Casa de Apero. the master clockmakers. safe? 16 March, 6.30-8pm. You vintage clothing etc. Also live 10 March, 8pm. Cuarteto con may have no qualms about cram- music and a fashion show, skating Fuoco. Science and technology ‘ Is Society ming animals into filthy sheds rink and more. Ready for Driverless Cars?’ and cages without room to turn FLAMENCO 14 March, 11am-12.30pm. round or lie down, or genetically Women’s World Day of Prayer This is a video lecture by Prof manipulating them so that some Fuengirola. 2 March, 4.30pm. St An- Martyn Thomas CBE and addresses chickens grow so big that their drew Church, Av Nuestro Padre The Art of Flamenco issues as varied as hacking by legs can’t support their bodies. Jesús Cautivo. Ubrique. Every Friday, 10.30pm. terrorist groups and who is But are there are also health is- St Andrew’s Chaplaincy is holding Peña Flamenca de Ubrique. responsible in the event of an sues concerning the meat, eggs a Women’s World Day of Prayer Starting this Friday, the XXX accident. and milk produced by factory Service. This interdenominational Concurso Nacional de Arte farming? movement of the Women’s World Flamenco Ciudad de Ubrique takes Lux Mundi Art Appreciation www.facebook.com/groups/ Day of Prayer service is entitled place. www.pflamencaubrique.es Torre del Mar. 19 March, 10.30am. costadelsolfreethinkers/ ‘All God’s Creation is Very Good!’ Lux Mundi Ecumenical Centre, An estimated three million peo- Flamenco show Avda Moscatel. 2€. Language School lectures ple around the world will be tak- Mijas. Every Wednesday; 12pm; “The Private Life of Masterpieces,” Malaga. Paseo Martíricos. ing part in the service which has Plaza Virgen de la Peña. Primavera by Botticelli. After A series of lectures (in English) to been written this year by the Mijas. Every Saturday; 12pm; Plaza watching the BBC arts documen- introduce the new language women of Suriname in South Women and Weird Things, Nerja. de la Constitución. tary there will be a discussion. exchange meetings which will be America. Memorial night concert
:: TONY BRYANT BENALMÁDENA. Cudeca is to host a musical memorial evening to celebrate the life of Roy Alan, a popular local expat who recently lost his battle with cancer. The event will include a per- formance by the Costa Soul Sing- ers, who will entertain with ren- ditions of classic pop songs, one in particular, which was a favour- ite of Roy’s. There will also be a new show by amateur theatrical group, A Touch of Class. The show, which begins at 8pm, will be held in the Club Náu- tico in Benalmádena on Friday 9 March and tickets cost 10 euros. All proceeds from the night will be shared equally between Lux A Touch of Class will perform at the memorial concert. :: SUR Mundi and the Cudeca Hospice. Roy, who was a supporter of Lux Mundi, spent the last week months, although Pauline Holme, INFORMATION of his life being cared for in the choreographer and director, claims Cudeca Hospice. He was also an that Roy’s tremendous talents are active member of A Touch of Class, greatly missed among the cast. What. Memorial musical participating in productions and “We will always miss him. We show for Roy Alan with sing- writing music for the shows. are all hoping for a huge turnout ing and dancing. The group will be performing a at the concert to raise funds for brand new programme of comedy, two associations that were close Where. Club Náutico, music and dance and they will at- to Roy’s heart,” Pauline told SUR Benalmádena Costa tempt for the first time their own in English. version of the Michael Flatley’s For more information and tick- When. Saturday 9 March. River Dance. The group has been ets, contact Debbie (637 98 65 16 Show begins at 8pm. busy practising for the past few or [email protected]). 42 March 2nd to 8th 2018 WHAT TO DO SUR IN ENGLISH
EVENTS Red Sparrow: 12.00, 16.10, 18.50, 21.30, 00.15 (every day). David Searl book signing Bassoon and piano recital Bookworld, Puerto Banús. Cines Teatro Goya 8 March, 5-8pm. For tickets and information call Author David Searl will sign cop- 951196665. ies of the new 2018 Edition of his at the Convent Ballroom www.cinesteatrogoya.com book You and the Law in Spain. Red Sparrow: 15.40, 17.25, 20.05 Visitors will receive a glass of wine (Fri - Sun); 17.45 (Mon, Wed); and a tapa. GIBRALTAR. The Gibraltar Phil- 17.45 (Fri, Mon, Thurs, Sun); 21.00 harmonic Society is holding a re- (Mon); 22.00 (Sun); 22.15 (Fri, Trip to Murcia cital with bassoonist Guilhaume Sat, Tue - Thurs). Fuengirola. 13, 14, 15, 16 March. Santana and pianist Pauline Ber- TheVoid: 15.45 (Fri, Sat). Full details contact Fundación Lux dat on Wednesday 7 March at Phantom Thread: 15.45 (Fri - Mundi Fuengirola, C/Nueva 3. 8pm in the Convent Ballroom. Sun); 17.30 (Mon); 17.45 (Wed - 952474840 The concert is sponsored by Para- Thurs); 17.50 (Fri-Sat); 19.30 (Sun, sol Foundation. Tues); 22.15 (Mon). Craft market Santana, a French-Chilean The Shape Of Water: 16.00, Torremolinos. Fridays and Satur- musician, studied at the Music 18.15, 22.45 (Fri-Sun); 17.30 days, Plaza Unión Europea. University in Hannover, Ger- (Mon); 22.15 (Wed - Thurs). Around 20 stalls will be selling a many, and was a member of the Black Panther: 15.45 (Fri - Sun), variety of handmade goods. Berlin Karajan Academy. He also 17.45 (Mon); 19.45 (Tues, Thurs). joined the prestigious Lucerne Early Man: 18.15 (Fri - Sun); 11.45 FESTIVALS Festival Orchestra and the Or- (Sun); 17.45 (Wed). chestra Mozart in Italy. In 2007 Three Billboards Outside Ebb- he was appointed principal bas- ing Missouri: 22.45 (Fri - Sun). Fiesta de Partir La Vieja soonist by the Deutsche Radio Ferdinand: 11.45 (Sun). Arriate 11 March. Philharmonie, and has played Guilhaume Santana. :: SUR. Pianist Pauline Berdat. Celebrated in the village since at with many major orchestras. Yelmo Cines, Plaza Mayor least 1700, this fiesta divides (‘par- Pianist Pauline Berdat studied chamber music projects and regu- Tickets for £20 are available Centro de Ocio Plaza Mayor, Avda. tir’) Lent (Vieja Cuaresma) in two at the Conservatory of Music in larly plays for the Strasbourg from Sacarello’s coffee shop and Alfonso Ponce de León. with a family picnic in the coun- Strasbourg, France. She worked Philharmonic Orchestra. The Silver Shop or from Tel: 902 902 103 or visit tryside of Parchite. with Swedish pianist Inger So- The programme will feature www.buytickets.gi www. yelmocines.es edergren and continued her stud- pieces for bassoon and piano by A limited number at £10 are Black Panther: 16.45 (every day); La Hinojá de Algatocín ies at Hochschule für Musik in composers W. Hurlstone, E. Elgar, available to senior citizens and 13.30 (Sat, Sun). Algatocín. 3, 4 March. Freiburg, Germany. J. Waterson, M. Ravel, G. Pierné, students from the John Mackin- Early Man: 15.15 (Sat, Sun). The village of Algatocín celebrates She has been involved in many N. Rota and A. Piazzola. tosh Hall. www.philharmonic.gi Red Sparrow: 16.30 (every day); winter with a festival dedicated to 13.45 (Sat, Sun). fennel with tasty stews and ome- All The Money In The World: lettes made with the vegetable. 36 02 95 or visit www.cinealbe- Cinesur El Ingenio (Mon, Tues, Thurs). 21.30 (Tues). niz.com or www.unientradas.es Avda. Juan Carlos 1, Vélez-Málaga. I, Tonya: 21.30 (Tues). O. V. FILM The Shape Of Water: 18.05, Tel. 667 77 31 87. Cinesur Miramar 20.15, 22.25 (every day). The Shape Of Water: 17.00 (Mon, Avda. de la Encarnación, Fuengi- Marbella ‘The Other Side of SUR in English advises calling Foxtrot: 16.00, 18.00, 20.15 Tues, Thurs). rola. Tel. 952 19 86 00. the Camera’ cinemas to check for any last min- (every day). Black Panther: 16.30, 21.50 Black Panther: 12.15, 17.00 Instituto Río Verde Calle Notario ute time changes. Lunchtime and Last Flag Flying: 20.05, 22.15 (Mon, Tues, Thurs). (every day); 19.45, 22.30 (Mon, Luis Oliver 20.00, 22.15 and Cen- late night screenings weekends (every day). Red Sparrow: 12.00, 16.30 (every Thurs), 22.30 (Tues). tro Municipal de Música, Plaza de only. Three Billboards Outside Ebb- day). I, Tonya: 22.10 (every day). la Libertad, San Pedro, 21.00. ing Missouri: 18.05 (every day). All The Money In The World: All The Money In The World: Cine Albéniz Call Me By Your Name: 20.00 16.00 (Mon, Tues, Thurs). 12.30, 16.20, (every day). Hitchcock / Truffaut: Marbella 12 C/Alcazabilla 4, Malaga. Tel: 902 (every day). 50 Shades Freed: 15.50, 22.30 Lady Bird: 18.20 (Mon, Thurs). March, San Pedro 13 March. March 2nd to 8th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH 43
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A view of the town of Montilla, in Cordoba province. :: SUR A town with tradition Vines at the Robles winery. :: SUR QUICK GUIDE What to see in Montilla TWO DAYS IN MONTILLA Casa Museo del Inca Garcilaso estling amid the and modernity, win international de la Vega. Museum in a 16th- Car + waking Cordoba country- awards every year. century building which was Journey time: An hour and a half from side, the town of Although the best-known is once the home of a local author. Malaga. Visits to bodegas: five hours. Montilla has been from the ‘bodega’ which is still Calle Capitán Alonso de Vargas Cultural visits: four and a half hours. N linked with wine for centuries run by the Alvear family, other 3, 14550 Montilla . and it is still possible to pay a wineries can also boast great pres- visit to the Alvear winery, tige within and outside Anda- Basilica of San Juan de Ávila. Cordoba which is believed to be the old- lucía. Among them is another Church built in the 18th Jaén est in Andalucía. family business, Los Robles, century. Montilla This town, which is also where which in recent years has been Calle Corredera 23, 14550 Gran Capitán cheese is produced, producing some innovative eco- Montilla Granada Almeria is today the alma mater of the logical wines while never losing Montilla-Moriles Designation of sight of tradition. Bodega Alvear. Founded in Malaga Origin, which protects the wines In addition to these two fam- 1729, this family-run winery is of this region. ily-run wineries there are oth- believed to be the oldest in An- These wines, which are made ers which can be visited such as dalucía. JAVIER ALMELLONES with a combination of tradition Pérez Barquero, Cabrillana, Cruz Avenida de María Auxiliadora, Conde, Anora and Navarro, to 1, 14550 Montilla. name just a few. The ‘oloroso’ wines, Pedro Museo Gamelo. Art gallery in Ximénez and ‘fino’ dry sherries the Casa de las Aguas, with 180 are some of the specialities of all works by José Gameo y Alda. these bodegas, and they are per- Plaza Ángel Sisternes s/n, fectly paired with the local gas- 14550 Montilla tronomy. For example, the wines of Montilla go very well with Palace of the Dukes of Medina- dishes such as sirloin with olo- celi. Now privately-owned, it roso sherry, hake in Pedro Xime- dates back to the 16th century. nez sauce with raisins, artichokes Plaza del Llano del Palacio, ‘a la montillana’ and kidneys ‘Al 14550 Montilla Montilla’, among others, which can be enjoyed at many of the town’s restaurants. As well as its wines, however, the town of Montilla has other attractions for visitors. Anyone who has strolled through the streets before will have seen that there are many interesting build- ings, such as the main church, which is the Basilica of San Juan de Ávila. The town’s history can also be seen from the musum dedicated to Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. It is situated in the building which was once the home of this local character who led an exciting life and lived in Montilla in the The local gastronomy is another attraction. :: SUR 16th century. Many of the wineries are open to visitors. :: SUR 4444444444444444 March 2nd to 8th 2018 HEALTH&BEAUTY SUR IN ENGLISH
Nereida, Patricia, Miriam, Pablo, Sonia, Lorena and Mariem are some of the young people who decided to become donors. :: SALVADOR SALAS
JUAN SOTO
@JJSotoT
Thousands of people have registered as donors thanks to Pablo’s efforts to raise awareness of his illness
MALAGA. The heart of Pablo Ráez and his everlasting slogan ‘always strong’ has not stopped beating for a single second. Even though The legacy of his body left this world almost ex- actly a year ago, his spirit, his story and above all his message, con- tinue to have an effect on the con- Pablo Ráez sciences of people in Malaga just as he did with his first message, which appeared on Instagram back in September 2015. “Today I have Young volunteers explain how their lives have been told I have leukemia. All I will say is that I am not going to changed since they became bone marrow lose hope, strength or my smile,” donors thanks to the campaign led by the young he posted. His campaign to encourage peo- man who died almost exactly a year ago ple to become bone marrow do- nors, with a much more altruistic objective than obtaining a cure for himself, resulted in the donor Lidia Aguilar Miguel González Miriam Enríquez Pablo Jiménez Sonia Ordóñez Lorena Pérez Mariem Zarrabi banks expanding by 1,300 per cent Aged 30 Aged 36 Aged 32 Aged 20 Aged 31 Aged 23 Aged 20 in Malaga province and many peo- “You don’t think “Pablo gave me “I believe some- “It is important to “I have always ple like Nereida, Patricia, Miguel, “As Pablo can’t do donation has any- the push I needed thing has changed “I’m an oncology have awareness been interested Miriam, Pablo, Lidia, Sonia, Lorena it himself any thing to do with to become a do- in society thanks nurse and dona- campaigns be- in helping and I and Mariem (who feature in this more, it’s up to you until you re- nor with his mes- to his efforts; Pa- tion is the only cause otherwise think becoming a article) registered as donors and us to continue alise that some- sages full of blo is a real exam- effective treat- people forget donor is the very decided to continue Pablo’s legacy. the work which one you know strength and ple for others to ment for many about things very least one can do “As Pablo can’t do it himself he began” needs it” love” follow” illnesses” quickly” for society” now, we decided to carry on with his work,” explains Lidia Aguilar, one of the people who decided to become a donor after learning rates. “Many people are aware of he took this step he has thought istered a record 11,201 new bone who need bone marrow also need about the case of this young man the importance now, but may be about it every day. “At first I saw marrow donors, which was an in- a great deal of blood during the from Marbella. Now aged 30, she scared to register because they are it as an act of generosity. I thought crease of 1,300 per cent. treatment. says she was inspired by the afraid of the unknown,” she says. I was being brave. Now, though, I At present there are an esti- Miriam Enríquez also became a strength and charisma shown by Someone else who signed up im- have realised that doing this is an mated 215,000 volunteers regis- donor after Pablo went public Pablo in every one of his videos. It mediately was Miguel González, obligation,” he says. tered in Spain and one third of about his fight against leukemia. was the push she needed to listen one of Pablo’s teachers at the Me- When Pablo Ráez’s case became them are from Andalucía. Sergio “People in my family have also had to her conscience and add her name dac school in the Carretera de Cadiz known in the province and then Fernández, a doctor at the Regional cancer, but it was Pablo’s strength to the register of volunteers cre- district. “These are things that around the world through barely Blood Transfusion Centre, says Pa- which made me take the decision; ated by the Josep Carreras Inter- seem very distant and don’t really a handful of posts on Twitter, only blo’s campaign has also increased the way in which he let people national Foundation, with which affect you until you realise that 200 people a month were register- interest in donating blood in know what was happening to the Regional Blood Transfusion they could happen to you too,” he ing as donors. That figure rose to Malaga province, because it is im- him,” she explains. Although so Centre of Malaga (CRTS) collabo- says. In his case, from the moment 2,000 and in 2016 the province reg- portant to remember that people far she has not received the call March 2nd to 8th 2018 45 SUR IN ENGLISH HEALTH&BEAUTY
QUOTES FROM KEY POINTS PABLO RÁEZ Who can donate bone mar- The young man from Pablo Ráez, in the last row? People aged between 18 and Marbella showed his zest photo he shared on social 40 (until last year it was up to 55), for life on social media media. :: FACEBOOK in good health, weighing at least 50 kilos, who would be suitable as “Always strong! a blood donor. How can I become a donor? The only initial requirement is to “Don’t let a bad fill in a form and have a small blood test to determine your pa- day stop you” rameters of compatability.
Where can I register? At the Regional Blood Transfusion Centre in Malaga (in the Hospital Civil “Life is complex) or any programme orga- fantastic!” nised for this purpose.
What happens if there is a compatible patient? You will be “If you don’t called for a new blood test to con- firm your compatibility. The bone smile, you lose” marrow can be removed in two ways: by extracting peripheral stem cells, which can be done as an outpatient, or through surgery “Never give your- “You can never Since Pablo became ill, The case of this young which will entail a stay in hospital. self the luxury of give up; always the number of donors in man from Marbella has giving up” fight” Malaga has increased by also increased blood Fear of the unknown around 1,300 per cent reserves in the province Dr Fernández, of the CRTS, says it is normal for people to feel afraid of the unknown when they are facing the donor process for the first time. asking her to give part of her life only one in every 30,000 people to register is Mariem Zarrabi, a 20- was always smiling. “He was some- He offers reassurance about two of to another person, she believes end up donating their bone mar- year-old from Morocco who says one who always transmitted hope the main concerns: the majority of that it would be “the most gener- row) she considers it essential to she is still affected now by Pablo’s and he was able to reach many peo- bone marrow extractions are car- ous thing anyone can do, to give a continue carrying out awareness story. She was able to have a chat ple who would otherwise have ried out without the donor needing sick person another chance”. Un- campaigns. with him at the hospital one day been too afraid to become donors,” to stay in hospital or undergo til this happens (or not, because One of the most recent people and will never forget the way he she says. surgery, and the donor does > 46 March 2nd to 8th 2018 HEALTH&BEAUTY SUR IN ENGLISH
not end up lacking bone mar- channel, who came to Marbella for > row because it regenerates the official presentation of the pro- automatically in less than a month. Pablo Ráez’s legacy will live ject. He says the donation process is “Pablo was a boy from Marbella, very simple and basically consists and from Malaga, who has affected of three steps. The first is for peo- people’s lives and this documen- ple who are interested in becom- on in a documentary which tary tries to perpetuate his legacy, ing donors to be registered and have which I believe is to help and in- a blood test to determine their pa- spire other young people,” said his rameters of compatibility. Then, father Francisco, in a short speech and only if their bone marrow is will be released this year in which he also expressed his considered compatible with that gratitude for the project. of someone who is ill, they are asked to go for a more complete Lighting the way test to determine whether they are we, his family, have received love eral Transplant Department, will The presentation of the documen- the ideal person. Finally, if it is de- from all over Spain and the whole be called ‘Siempre fuerte’ (Always tary coincided with the first an- cided that the donor has maximum world.” strong) and is due to be released niversary of the death of Pablo compatibility with the patient, the With these words Vladimir later this year. Ráez, whose attitude gave visibil- bone marrow is extracted. NIEVES Ráez, Pablo’s uncle, explainedained the It will include testimony from ity to leukemia and increased the In the majority of cases this is CASTRO story behind the documentary Pablo and willwil feature key mo- number of blood and bone mar- done as an outpatient and no an- which Malaga produc- ments in his life, his row donors. aesthetic is needed. Only in a few [email protected] tion companympany family,family lifelong “Our aim is for the example specific cases is a small operation Quinta Plantanta is friends,friend medical which Pablo gave us to last for ever required and the donor needs to planning with staff,staff scien- via this documentary,” said his be hospitalised. The donor never The Quinta Planta financingcing tists and fa- uncle about the film, which will has to go to the recipient’s town production company from RTVE mousmou peo- last between 70 and 90 minutes. or city. Only the bone marrow is aboutt the ple who Vladimir, who is the artistic di- taken to the patient. is making the film with youngung madema rector, explained that those be- Lorena Pírez, a 23-year-old stu- financing from RTVE manan contactcont hind the project hope to keep rais- dent who registered as a donor a fromom withwith thi ing awareness, so that people who year ago, says it is a shame that so Mar-r- veryve see the documentary will also do many people are unaware of the MARBELLA. “Two and a half bellalla specialsspec something to help others because, matter and she believes the aware- years ago, when Pablo was in hos- whoseose youngyou “that is the greatest wealth that ness campaigns are essential be- pital and, obviously, we never campaignaign man.man we can find in life.” cause many people are prepared to thought he was going to die, he to raise “This“T is The mayor of Marbella, Ánge- give blood but don’t think about and I planned to make a documen- awarenessess of notnot goingg to les Muñoz, who was also present donating bone marrow. tary about how leukemia is cured. the importancetance be a ssad film. It at the presentation, said it was an “Pablo’s awareness campaign Then, as we all know, the circum- of bone marrowarrow is a tritribute to Pa- excellent way of ensuring that Pa- was much more effective than any stances changed and we are here donation wentnt vi- blo’sbl life and his blo’s “fight” could continue and that a hospital could do,” she says. to announce that we are going to ral. fight for life,” ex- would “light the way” for leuke- That is why she decided to add her make a documentary about his The documen- Pablo Ráez outside the plained Eladio Ja- mia patients and those who are name to the register of the ‘Always life, his work, his love for and soli- tary, which is Carlos Haya hospital in reño, the direc- diagnosed with the illness in the Strong!’ donors. darity with other people and how backed by the Gen- Malaga. :: SUR tor of the TV future. INVEST IN YOUR HEALTH
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“We screened 741 people, both ter the clinic, usually a big plate of adults and children. Of those nearly spicy fish and rice shared with all the 400 were examined more thoroughly workers.” and over 200 pairs of spectacles were The highlight of the trip for Jane dispensed. We referred 87 people to was seeing the progress that had been the hospital for treatment by the oph- made since her last trip to the coun- thalmologist.” try in 2016. For Jane, this is her fourth trip with She explained: “There are now Vision Aid Overseas, having visited three ophthalmologists in Sierra Uganda in 2012, Ethiopia in 2013 and Leone for seven million people. Last Sierra Leone in 2016. year there was just one. This year “The most common visual prob- there are two optometrists with lem was older people needing glasses two more in training and there are for close work,” said Jane, who was now 12 optical technicians, with born in Essex. one still in training, and four vision “We found that often the teach- centres in the eastern and north- ers couldn’t see to read and this made ern provinces. it difficult for them to teach. Medi- “There is still a long way to go but cal workers such as nurses also had you can see a time when we will be- problems with near vision and this come redundant and the vision care could be a problem in gauging dos- programme will become self sustain- ages for medication.” ing. That is very satisfactory!” An eye examination being carried out n the clinic. :: SUR The trip itself was very tiring for As for whether Jane plans to do any the team who, after loading their car, more trips overseas, she added: “I would usually travel for about two would love to do another trip but I hours on rough roads through the might have to wait until next year. I A sight for sore eyes jungle to clinics. would go where they need me. At the “The longest trip was four hours moment Vision Aid is working in each way, although my team did that Zambia, Ethiopia, Sierra Leone, Ghana in the second week so I missed that and Burkina Faso.” Optometrist Jane Machin talks to SUR in English about her recent trip one,” explained Jane. Vision Aid Overseas was founded to Sierra Leone to help improve the eye sight of locals “As we had to be back to the hotel in 1985 after a group of British eye before dark, it is quite stressful try- specialists spent two weeks trying to ing to make sure that we see every- establish eye clinics in Tanzania. :: ASH BOLTON tometrists who flew out to the coun- cess to eye care. one who needs to be seen. Also the They tested the eyes of local peo- ESTEPONA. It was only a week- try to help diagnose sight-related Jane, 60, who works at Optica Ma- language can be challenging in the ple and dispensed second-hand spec- long trip for Jane Machin — but that problems and provide training for lo- chin in Estepona and has lived in tribal areas as we occasionally needed tacles collected in the UK. The char- was enough time to help screen 741 cal technicians and students. Spain since 1987, said: “The trip went two translators, one from English to ity now operates clinics in more than people in desperate need of eye care Organised by the UK charity Vi- very well. I could only stay for a week Creole and then from Creole into the 23 countries and has helped hundreds in some of the poorest parts of Sierra sion Aid Overseas, the charitable trip due to work commitments, but it was tribal language. of thousands of people in developing Leone. saw Jane and her team visit several enough for me to show the group “But the locals were very pleased countries to see. The Estepona-based eye specialist communities in the West African how to set up the clinics and the rou- to see us. They made us welcome and was one of a team of five British op- country, where locals don’t have ac- tines we follow in running them. we were invited to eat with them af- · www.visionaidoverseas.org 48 March 2nd to 8th 2018 HEALTH&BEAUTY SUR IN ENGLISH
New radiology equipment for San Pedro health centre
The machine was first used on Thursday following an investment of 70,000 euros and alteration works
:: HÉCTOR BARBOTTA MARBELLA. The Andalusian Health Service has invested 70,000 euros in the acquisition and launch of a new radiology machine in the San Pedro Alcántara health centre. The Andalusian government’s dele- gate in Malaga, José Luis Ruiz Espejo, visited the centre this week along with the Malaga delegate for Equality, Health and Social Poli- tics, Ana Isabel González, and the A health worker explains how the new equipment works. :: J-LANZA director of the Costa del Sol health district, Maria Dolores Llamas. bishment projects, such as the in- further down the line. Ruiz Espejo said that in the last troduction of desks to facilitate The number will be displayed on month the refurbishment of the communication between admin- a screen in the waiting room to help room had been completed, along istrative staff and the general pub- people who have problems with with the works on the control room lic,” Ruiz Espejo said. hearing. This new system will also and relevant training for medical In the coming weeks, the emer- alert patients of where they need to professionals. The new equipment gency department is set to have a go and the room’s location. is digital and replaces older machin- new queue-management system ery that in the last few months has which will allow for greater acces- Refurbishment work suffered various faults. The new sys- sibility and security for patients. The Andalusian Health Service has tem will include some of the most Anyone who enters the emergency carried out works to improve the ac- up-to-date advances in technology department will give their details at cessibility of 16 health centres in and includes tools for the optimisa- the admissions desk and will then the province. In the Costa del Sol tion of images and the elimination be given a number, so that they can health district 105,000 euros are of noise. wait their turn. This will simplify being spent on ten health centres. matters as no one will need to know Ana Isabel González said, “The Improvements personal details of those in the wait- work that we are carrying out has “This new equipment is the latest ing room, like their name and sur- come following the feedback not step in the plan to improve the cen- name, but staff will be able to con- only of health professionals in the tre and its facilities, which has in firm their identity through the com- province, but also at the request of the last year seen several refur- puter system to prevent mistakes local residents and patients.” March 2nd to 8th 2018 49 SUR IN ENGLISH
Kitchen page 49 Gardening page 50 Removals page 50 Glass curtains page 51 Kitchen 50 March 2nd to 8th 2018 SUR IN ENGLISH Removals Gardening March 2nd to 8th 2018 51 SUR IN ENGLISH Glass curtains 5252525252525252 LEGANÉS-MALAGA March 2nd to 8th 2018 SPORT SATURDAY 6.30PM SUR IN ENGLISH LINE-UPS STATISTICS TABLE & FIXTURES MALAGA SEVILLA BALL POSSESSION MATCHDAY LEAGUE TABLE 52% 48% Champions League Europa League Relegation TEAM PT. P W D L GF GA MALAGA SEVILLA 0 1 26 1. Barcelona 65 25 20 5 0 68 12 2. At. Madrid 61 26 18 7 1 45 11 4-2-3-1 4-4-2 0 Goals 1 3. Real Madrid 51 26 15 6 5 62 28 González Results Layún 6 Total shots 5 4. Valencia 50 26 15 5 6 50 30 (Samu, 84’) Sarabia Athletic - Valencia 1-1 Chory 1 On target 4 Málaga - Sevilla 0-1 5. Sevilla 42 26 13 3 10 34 40 Miquel At. Madrid - Leganés 4-0 6. Villarreal 41 26 12 5 9 36 30 5 Off target 1 Las Palmas - Barcelona (Thu) Kjaer 9 Corners 4 Girona - Celta 1-0 7. Eibar 38 26 10 5 10 33 38 Lacen Eibar - Villarreal 1-0 8. Girona 37 26 10 7 9 36 36 Ben Yedder 2 Offsides 2 Getafe - Deportivo 3-0 9. Getafe 36 25 9 9 8 32 22 (Sandro, 78’) Banega 18 Fouls committed 14 Espanyol - Real Madrid 1-0 Rolán Ideye Alavés - Levante (Thu) 10. Betis 36 25 11 3 11 43 50
Roberto (Bueno, 76’) Sergio Rico 2 Yellow cards 2 Betis - Real Sociedad (Thu) 11. Celta 35 26 10 5 11 43 38
0 Red cards 0 12. Athletic 32 26 7 11 8 27 29 Iturra Pizarro Fixtures Correa 13. Espanyol 31 26 7 10 9 23 32 (Vázquez, 63’) Villarreal - Girona Lenglet Sevilla - Athletic 14. Leganés 30 26 8 6 12 21 32 Hernández Success Goals: Deportivo - Eibar 15. Real Sociedad 29 25 8 5 12 47 47 (En-Nesyri, 34’) 0-1 Correa (15’). Leganés - Malaga Nolito Real Madrid - Getafe 16. Alavés 28 25 9 1 15 22 37 Rosales (Geis, 88’) Arana Referee: Carlos del Cerro. Levante - Espanyol 17. Levante 20 25 3 11 11 21 40 Barcelona - At. Madrid 18. Las Palmas 19 25 5 4 16 18 52 Real Sociedad - Alavés Unused substitutes: Unused substitutes: Venue: La Rosaleda (15,516 Valencia - Betis 19. Deportivo 18 26 4 6 16 24 56 Prieto (GK), Rolón, David Soria (GK), Celta - Las Palmas Lestienne, Miguel Torres. Roque Mesa, N’Zonzi, Muriel. spectators). 20. Málaga 13 26 3 4 19 16 41 Another loss - but not for want of trying
mediately and the fans were on their Roberto Rosales then crossed to Luis feet when a penalty plea was ignored Hernández from the resulting set by the referee who didn’t see a foul piece, but his shot from the centre of as Isaac Success was bundled down the box was blocked. Rosales fired BEN CLARKE in the box. the ball back in again to find the head Success, making his first start for of Ideye, who headed it high and wide. [email protected] Malaga, was surprisingly withdrawn With half an hour to go, Sevilla towards the end of the first half, re- brought on Franco Vázquez to replace Malaga looked assured placed by Youssef En-Nesyri who had Joaquín Correa. He brought some in the Andalucía Day his red card against Athletic Bilbao much-needed energy to the side and rescinded. It is unclear whether the came close when his shot rippled the derby but couldn’t match Nigerian was hooked due to an in- side netting after collecting the ball the quality of Sevilla in jury but it is fair to say he struggled on the right from a corner. the final third to make an impression. A foul on the edge of the Sevilla In contrast, En-Nesyri’s presence box gave Chory Castro an excellent was immediately felt, providing an opportunity to score from a free kick, attacking menace primarily down but his shot hit the jumping wall and MALAGA. Another case of déjà vu the left. However, Sevilla maintained Diego González hit the rebound wide. for Malaga. The team showed mo- the upper hand and after a shot from Malaga looked much the better ments of fluid play, but were chasing Nolito was perilously deflected over side in the closing stages, forcing Sevilla for the majority of the match his own bar by Ignasi Miquel, Ben Sevilla to concede several corners after the visitors took an early lead Yedder had the ball in the net from and free kicks. After Sevilla brought in the Andalusian derby at La Rosaleda the resulting corner, only for it to be on former Malaga man Sandro on Wednesday night. ruled offside. Ramírez (to a hostile reception), On paper, the fixture seemed like In the second half, both teams Malaga head coach José González re- a mismatch, pitting sixth-placed Brown Ideye looks on as Sevilla celebrate their goal. :: SALVADOR SALAS found a renewed vigour. A cross from sponded with his final throw of the Sevilla, who are still in the Champi- Mehdi Lacen met the head of En-Ne- dice, bringing on forward Samu for ons League, against bottom side pery conditions produced by a day of from Roberto. syri, but his attempt went high and left-back González. Malaga but there was a sense of ex- unremitting rain. Malaga’s defence came undone wide. There was drama till the last as a citement in the air for this special An- Sevilla, however, gathered them- just a minute later though when a Sevilla then came very close to shot from Vázquez in stoppage time dalucía Day derby and the Malaga selves best and after 13 minutes, a chipped pass from Nolito found Joa- scoring when a right-footed shot from was saved by Roberto’s foot; the fans did not hesitate in making their clever pass from Ben Yedder found quín Correa, who then tucked the Nolito was saved by Roberto. keeper then had to scramble back voices heard. Miguel Layún on the edge of the box ball neatly into the bottom right cor- On the 57-minute mark, Diego Ro- towards his own goal line to pre- The first half saw perhaps a few whose well-hit right-footed shot ner on the stretch. lan’s near-post shot was tipped over vent an unfortunate Miquel own more errors than usual due to the slip- forced a relatively comfortable save The hosts looked to fight back im- the bar for a corner by Sergio Rico. goal. March 2nd to 8th 2018 53 SUR IN ENGLISH SPORT Relegation, with financial consequences for the area too
After ten years in the top rent country manager for La Liga be felt by the club, but also by the flight, relegation could in India, Antonio Cachaza. Since city and province. One way is that then, however, the figures will have Hacienda will receive much less produce direct and increased significantly given the given that half of players’ earnings indirect losses of around most recent expansion of La Liga are taxed. 200 million euros into international markets through new television rights deals which Indirect losses are set to increase further, even up However, the largest quantity will :: ANTONIO GÓNGORA to 40 per cent in some cases, in the be lost indirectly. Having a top- MALAGA. It’s difficult to put an coming years. flight team has great value in the The young Moroccan after his penalty miss. :: SUR exact figure on how much Malaga The direct losses are already media and for the image of a town and its province are set to lose if, or known, or at least can be calculated. or city. However, relegation could rather when, the club loses its top- If Malaga go down, despite the fi- diminish this image in the medium flight status. There are many stud- nancial assistance provided for and long term and this would have En-Nesyri: A goal, a missed ies from a few years ago which dem- newly-relegated sides in the first a major impact on a location as im- onstrate the economic value of hav- year, money from television rights portant for tourism as the Costa ing a La Liga team, even more so a will total little over ten million del Sol. penalty and a red card team competing in continental com- euros. Last campaign, the club A study from more than four petitions, in a city. Therefore a rele- earned 56 million euros - a figure years ago estimated that Malaga CF gation for the Blue and Whites which would be maintained if they has an indirect impact on the econ- would also be a relegation for Malaga stayed in the division. omy of 130 million euros, 95 of ATHLETIC 2 MALAGA 1 his low cross found Markel Susaeta, as a whole, and not just its team and Relegation would also affect sea- which from Spain and 25 from else- who beat Miguel Torres to ball and its fans. son-ticket sales, advertising reve- where. La Liga, for its part, cur- :: ANTONIO GÓNGORA slid his shot beyond Roberto. The most pertinent study with nue and marketing with these de- rently estimates that this figure is BILBAO. Defeat to Sevilla was When Mehdi Lacen came on af- a direct reference to the club was partments all likely to suffer. In to- more likely to be 150 million euros, Malaga’s second in the space of a ter just 36 minutes for the injured presented a few years ago and fea- tal, income would drop by around albeit without specifying any team, week after an unsuccessful trip to Adrián, the hosts sought to capital- tured contributions from former 50 million euros. only saying a “mid-sized club in a the Basque Country when they took ise. After putting a lot of pressure Malaga marketing director, and cur- This lack of revenue will not only major area”. on Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. on the Malaga defence, they won a Despite taking an early lead, it took corner on the left. Beñat’s delivery just four minutes for the Blue and found the unopposed foot of Mikel Whites to throw it away and, from San José, who looped the ball past there on in, they looked as though the keeper with the help of a nick they lacked the conviction to win it off En-Nesyri just before half time. back. They were once again unable The second half offered chances to capitalise on their opportunities, for both En-Nesyri and Chory Cas- lacked purpose and seemed very tro to level the score but the clear- vulnerable when defending. est came after 60 minutes when Young Moroccan forward Youssef Iñigo Lekue brought down Roberto En-Nesyri showcased the worst and Rosales on the edge of the box and the best of Malaga’s performance: in the penalty was given. the 13th minute he capitalised on an Malaga deliberated over who excellent cross from Maxime Lesti- would take it, but the young Mo- enne, slotting the ball past a stunned roccan forward stepped up, exud- Kepa to buoy the spirits. However, ing confidence. His shot was saved later in the match, he failed to score by the outstretched glove of Kepa, a penalty and was sent off in the clos- and the rebound cleared. That was ing stages for a reckless challenge on the last opportunity that Malaga the opposition goalkeeper. had before En-Nesyri’s dismissal. Athletic’s equaliser saw the Malaga Malaga remain in last place, with defence cut in two. Óscar de Marcos 13 points from 26 games played - cut inside from the right wing and seven points from safety. The starting eleven which lost to Valencia at home (1-2). :: Ñ. SALAS 54 March 2nd to 8th 2018 SPORT SUR IN ENGLISH
ROB PALMER Commentator, Sky Sports A LOOK AT LA LIGA @robbopalmer
Sadly the executives who run paying fans inside the stadium the game can’t agree. The Span- are the last to discover what’s go- One step too VAR ish Football Association presi- ing on. I remember when I was dent Juan Luis Larrea did say his lucky to get a ticket for the 2006 intention was to have the sys- World Cup Final. Most of those tem up and running for the first at the stadium were phoning a game of the 2018/19 season. friend immediately after Zine- Technology to help get the big decisions right may be coming in across There was talk of it being trialled dine Zidane was dismissed. No- Europe but we’re still some way from seeing a ‘video ref’ in Spain in the Copa del Rey but we’ve ex- body inside the Olympiastadion hausted all options apart from had a clue what was going on. the final, so that looks like loose Urban myth suggests that even Where back in the Premier talk. the referee needed a TV replay League they are wrestling with Meanwhile the president of to ascertain that the France leg- exactly how they will make VAR La Liga Javier Tebas warns that end had answered a slur with a work, here in Spain we are wait- it is too expensive and he can’t head-butt. ing for some kind of indication see it happening. Gimmicky So let’s go the whole hog, let’s as to when we may see it for the “through the eyes of the striker” pin a microphone to the referee, first time. technology is fine, something assistants and the man (or There is the bizarre 360 degree that may bring more accurate de- woman) with the replays. Let’s technology that spins into Span- cisions will have to wait until use some of the TV money to ish television coverage randomly, mañana! erect giant screens inside the sta- reaching a conclusion by purport- Once upon a time I was dead dium so the fans have a clue edly giving you the view of the against technology playing any what’s going on. These days most goalscorer through some virtual- part in affecting decisions in foot- people go to music concerts and reality-like view. ball. My reasoning was that it spend most of the night watch- I’m still not sure what this created a gulf between the ama- ing the screens rather than the brings to the coverage of a game teur and professional games. That distant dots of the stage. and the Spanish match directors argument has long passed as eve- One day this will be the real- seem to throw it in haphazardly rything in professional football ity. Until then we are left with for no apparent editorial reason. has advanced. the virtual reality that gives us Some TV executive has made an Now I’m swayed in a com- the view through the eyes of executive decision and by Jove pletely different direction: bring Cristiano Roanldo but would only we are going to get it thrown in, in VAR and all of the extras that be engaging if it told us what was usually when we least expect it. VAR technology is already in place around the globe. :: AFP come with it. At the moment the actually going through his head.
Marbella take giant stride to promotion as they move top
The Costa side are now :: OPTA leaders for the first time CARTAGENA (MURCIA). Mar- bella’s pursuit of promotion recei- since November 2016 ved a major boost on Sunday as after beating Cartagena they secured a win against league 0-1 to move above them leaders Cartagena to leapfrog them CARTAGENA-MARBELLA into top spot. This was only the se- Cartagena: Marcos, Óscar Ramírez, Jesús Álvaro, Moisés, Michel Zabaco, Sergio Ji- ménez (Aketxe, 64’), Hugo Rodríguez, Cha- vero, Rubén Cruz, Cristo (Diego Benito, 64’), Owusu (Dani Abalo, 73’). Marbella: Wilfred, Carlos Julio, Peris, Lolo Pavón, Alonso, Javi Moreno, Corpas, India- no (Catena, 88’), Juanfran (Francis Ferrón, 78’), Otín (Álex Bernal, 75’), Añón. Goal: 0-1 Indiano (31’). Referee: Varón Aceitón (Baleares). Yellow cards for Moisés, Aketxe, Rubén Cruz, Javi Lolo Pavón attempts an acrobatic clearance. :: OPTA Moreno and Wilfred. Cartagena coach Al- berto Monteagudo sent to the stands (85’). lent football. nated the rest of the first half. Ground: Cartagonova (6,000 spectators). The Cartagena defence held a high In the second half, Cartagena line to mostly good effect, but the again came out with a dynamism cond time Marbella had won on visitors did find some success. In to their play but failed to create this ground in their history. A sin- the 19th minute, a searching cross many opportunities. Marbella con- gle goal from Indiano was enough from Indiano found Corpas, whose tinued to dominate the match, with to help them climb to the top of shot was saved by Marcos at full Indiano coming close to doubling Group IV of Segunda B, replacing stretch. his tally in the 79th minute. their rival who had been there for Marbella were secure in posses- Marbella have not been top of the the last fifteen match days. sion and seemed determined to put division for fifteen months (since Cartagena started the match the it to good use. Añón, an inspiring 20 November 2016, the thirteenth dominant side but hard work from figure up front, took advantage of match day of the season) but this Fernando Estévez’s men and the a mistake made by the Cartagena result leaves them in a good stead, goal in the 31st minute soon turned defence to find Indiano, who scored with a ten-point cushion on UCAM the match in Marbella’s favour, and a sensational goal. The visitors were Murcia who currently sit just out- allowed them to play some excel- inspired by this effort and domi- side the playoff spots in fifth. March 2nd to 8th 2018 55 SUR IN ENGLISH SPORT Malaga, a benchmark for triathletes
The sport has become increasingly popular in the province and is continuing to grow
THE FIGURES
MARINA 44 RIVAS is the number of triathlon clubs Twitter: @MarinaRivasG in the province. It is the second highest after Seville, with 51, al- MALAGA. To talk about Malaga is though in that case there is to talk about sport, and not only foot- lower participation. ball or basketball either. It is several decades since triathlon made an ap- pearance on the Costa del Sol, but it has now reached unprecedented lev- 1,175 els, with record numbers of federated is the number of triathlon li- triathletes. They swim, cycle and run cences held in Malaga. It is a re- for hours on end and over hundreds cord so far and the highest in the of kilometres. region of Andalucía. This sport entails sacrifice but last year 1,175 people in the province held triathlon licences: 894 men and 249 A group of triathletes from women. This is the highest figure in 145 the Mediterráneo club Andalucía, and 28 per cent of the to- licences are held by members training on the road. :: SUR tal. The region of Andalucía is second of the Bahía de Malaga club to- in Spain, only behind that of Madrid day. It is the biggest club on the and very close to Valencia, according Costa del Sol and second in An- to the latest figures (for 2016). dalucía in terms of triathletes. Many people don’t understand the attraction of this sport in Malaga, but ever since the beginning, the provin- ce has been known for its talent. Three bos of the Bahía de Malaga club ex- years ago Rubén Bravo became part plains: “A lot of girls have registered, of the technical team of the Real Club but they don’t compete. For examp- Mediterráneo, the second club in the le, in the ‘cross’ modality I am the province in terms of licences (120) only one who does. I think the cy- and the highest number of federated cling is one of the main impediments. female athletes in its ranks (33). Not many girls opt for that and I Bravo is one of the great triathle- would like that to change. I always tes on the Costa del Sol and one of have to train with men, at the mo- the few to have made their place ment,” she says. among the international elite. For This perspective does not mean, ten years he was part of the Spanish however, that the female standard is The Bahía de Malaga team, lived at the High Performance inferior to that of the men. Lorena is club has the most Centre in Madrid, coincided with a fine example of that. In less than a triathletes. :: SUR athletes such as Javier Gómez Noya year she has gone from being an ama- in world championships and events teur athlete to winning the women’s and can boast of having been Euro- title on the provincial circuit. pean champion. a coach, but now by transferring my to join clubs elsewhere. “Some, like number one in Andalucía, but in 2017 “It’s true that at this club we don’t “When I began in 1992, I was one experience as a professional to ama- the González brothers, compete with it was overtaken by ADS of Seville, all compete to become great athle- of the few who went abroad to com- teur competitions, I feel I’m giving a Galician club. It’s a shame that, with with 159. Bahía was another great fo- tes but if you train seriously you can pete. There were only about 100 of value to other aspects of the sport,” the excellent athletes we have here, rerunner in this sport, alongside Me- achieve whatever you want,” she us in a triathlon and nowadays, if you he explains. “We have always been the help which used to exist is no lon- diterráneo, followed by Triatlón Mar- insists. don’t reserve your place two months a benchmark in Andalucía and Spain, ger available,” says Rubén. bella Bike and the TriTrain4you of There are different profiles of beforehand you can’t compete,” says and now it seems that triathlon in The Club Mediterráneo tops the Malaga city, both with 87 licences. triathletes, from people who have be- Bravo, whose sister María has a simi- Malaga is more popular than ever list in terms of women with licences, come part of the international elite lar record as an international medal- before.” but it is the Bahía de Malaga which Fewer women to others who do it for entertainment list and elite triathlete. However, these days there is litt- has the highest number of triathle- Not all the figures are this positive. or to keep fit. Everybody has their He still competes, but on a diffe- le assistance available for this sport, tes in the provincial classification, The participation of women in own reason for practising this sport rent level. His priorities have chan- which means that some promising with 145 (113 men and 32 women). triathlon could still be better, at least which, undoubtedly, will continue ged. “I never thought of becoming triathletes from Malaga are obliged For several years this meant it was in terms of competing, as Lorena Co- to grow. 56 March 2nd to 8th 2018 SPORT SUR IN ENGLISH A tribute to Regino Hernández
Dozens of people attended a reception for the snowboarder at Mijas town hall
Hoping for two medals at the Games IVÁN GELIBTER in 2022
Twitter: @IvanGelibter This achievement has not mar- ked the end of Regino Hernán- At the event the mayor, dez’s career, by any means; in Juan Carlos Maldonado, fact he is aspiring to go even further. He told the press that told Hernández in person he intends to try for another that is to be named an medal at the Winter Olympics Adoptive Son of Mijas in Beijing in 2022. “It is more than likely that there will be an Olympic trial for teams, so MIJAS. Since snowboarder Regino that would give me the chance Hernández became Spain’s first me- of winning two medals,” he ex- dal winner in 26 years at the Win- plained. The snowboarder, sure ter Olympics two weeks ago, he has of himself and still with the received one recognition after ano- urge and hunger to win even ther. Earlier this week it was the though he has already made a turn of his neighbours and friends place in the history of this in Mijas to pay tribute to his achie- country, ended with a very vement, at an event organised at clear statement: “This is only the town hall. the beginning.” Hernández was welcomed by Mayor of Mijas Juan Carlos Maldonado with Regino Hernández. :: ÑITO SALAS the mayor, Juan Carlos Maldona- do, and the rest of the council in Lagunas - the biggest and most im- of Mijas,” he said. said. “After the gold won by Fran- with him winning the medal. an emotional gathering during portant in the municipality - is to He also addressed the young peop- cisco Fernández Ochoa at Sapporo “At the moment when my com- which video images were shown be named after him. le in the room, advising them to 1972, and the bronze won by his sis- petitors suffered that fall, I knew of the race in which he won the work hard at doing what they loved. ter Blanca 20 years later in Albert- that nobody could stop me winning medal and also included statements Recognition “I was born in Ceuta and live in Mi- ville, Spain has not achieved any- a medal. I gave it everything I had from his family. “We want to thank you for putting jas, and even so I have been able to thing like this and now this Mijas to try to get a silver or gold, but I The room was packed with well- the name of Mijas at the peak of in- dedicate myself to a snow sport and athlete has made us famous in in- couldn’t be happier with this suc- wishers, including pupils from the ternational sport,” said the mayor. have won an Olympic medal,” he ternational sport at the Winter cess,” he explained. San Sebastián school in Mijas Pue- Visibly moved, the snowboarder said pointed out. Olympics 2018 in Pyeongchang.” Hernández also admitted that the blo, as the mayor announced to great how delighted he was to receive this A few minutes earlier, the me- The councillor for Sports, Nuria first thought that went through his applause that Regino Hernández recognition. “I would not have been dallist had made an appearance on Rodríguez, said that Regino “is an head when he finished the race was was to receive the title of Adoptive able to achieve this if it had not been the town hall balcony which, as the example of values and a straightfor- how proud his family were going to Son of Mijas and also that the Ciu- for the support I have received over mayor explained, had not been of- ward and humble athlete, despite be, and when he saw his father “he dad Deportiva sports centre in Las the years, especially from the town ficially opened since Queen Sofía having risen so high. I am very im- gave me such a big hug he almost visited Mijas. pressed by the message he gave to broke me in two,” he said. “This shows how important this the children who were waiting at Regino Hernández, alongside the is for us. Mijas has made history, and the door of the town hall to greet other six Winter Olympians inclu- it is thanks to a young man from Las him. He told them that ‘impossible’ ding fellow medallist and friend Ja- Lagunas who, when he was little, is nothing more than an opinion.” vier Fernández, was also greeted by was put on a snowboard and now, At the end of the reception, Re- prime minister Mariano Rajoy at a some years later, has revolutionised gino Hernández answered questions reception at Moncloa on Wednes- Mijas, putting the name of our town from the press and gave them more day. Hernández presented the PM at the very top of Spanish sport,” he details about the race which ended with a signed helmet.
SPANISH FOOTBALL LEGEND QUINI DIES, AGED 68
Former Sporting Gijón, Barcelona and Spain striker, Enrique Castro, better known as Quini, died at the age of 68 on Tuesday after suffer- ing a heart attack on a street close to his home. His death sparked an outpouring of emotion across the country, but especially in his na- tive Gijón where it was announced the following day that Sporting’s ground would be renamed the Es- tadio El Molinón-Enrique Castro “Quini” in his memory. During his time at Barcelona, Quini was kid- napped by ETA in March 1981. He was widely regarded as one of the country’s best strikers, winning a total of seven Pichichis. :: EFE March 2nd to 8th 2018 57 SUR IN ENGLISH CLASSIFIED YOUR CLASSIFIED AD, READ BY MORE THAN 260,000 PEOPLE EVERY WEEK
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Cat colonies curbed by local volunteers
Carers of stray cats in cated; they put money forward and Malaga province have care for the cats as if they were their own,” Canzian explained. The car- joined forces and will be ers are given a course to teach them given cards to show how to cage the cats in order to ster- they are authorised to ilise them at one of the three avail- able clinics, and how to fill in the feed the animals necessary forms.
:: IGNACIO LILLO Courses MALAGA. Colonies of stray cats Volunteers are also informed about create an issue of coexistence in nutrition. People used to feed some neighbourhoods. Some well- strays leftovers, but the organisa- meaning local people feed the cats tion doesn’t allow this because it scraps from their homes, while can be bad for their health. Canzian other residents complain of hygiene recommends feeding strays small problems and dirt. Until recently, quantities of dry cat food and wa- the only solution to the stray cat ter. This should be put in hidden problem in the city was to round places, he explains, and refilled them up and euthanise them, but daily. Ill cats are caught and taken studies and experience have dem- to the vet if possible. onstrated that this only makes the Aman’s first courses for volun- situation worse. The best solution teer “cat-carers” will take place in is to sterilise the cats in the colony, Malaga this month and more than all of them if possible, and then Marcos Canzian, president of the Aman organisation, with a stray cat from one of the city’s colonies. :: SUR 60 people have already signed up. maintain the limited number of “People want to avoid getting fined, animals with suitable cat food and feed stray cats and capture them to and release of stray cats. German company KHS. In Malaga, which can happen if it is thought veterinary supervision. be sterilised. The association also Aman has spent the last seven according to the city records, there that feeding the cats is creating a To this end Malaga city council’s advises the municipal animal health years working all over Malaga prov- are 120 colonies with over 2,000 cats, health hazard or a disturbance for environment agency reached an centre and encourages the adoption ince with its own funds. During this although the president of the organi- local residents,” said Canzian. The agreement with the association of abandoned animals, all this with period, over 2,500 cats, both males sation, Marcos Canzian, thinks that cards given by the city hall to the Aman (Amigo Animal) at the end of a budget of around 30,000 euros. and females, have been neutered. Un- there are actually far more. authorised cat-feeders after the last year. This has given the group According to the council, this is the til now, the funds for the operations Of these, 65 colonies are formally courses are designed to ensure that the responsibility for training and largest sum that a town council has have come from members of the or- managed by volunteers and local the colonies will be controlled from supervising people who regularly spent on the control, sterilisation ganisation, and with the help of the residents. “These people are dedi- now on.