San Juan is on the night of the 23rd of June every year and has always been one of our favourite Spanish fiestas. It stems from the pagan midsummer celebrations which has been turned into a saint’s day and in true Spanish style it has...
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We recently met Joanne Smith, who has relocated to the Western Costa del Sol to set up a new event décor business The Finishing Touch. Joanne is an experienced event décor specialist, having run a successful business in the UK, she is now bringing her skills...
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Optical group Specsavers Opticas want to celebrate specs as a fashion statement and great accessory, not merely a visual aid. To highlight and reward the millions of ordinary people in Spain who look amazing in their glasses as well as celebrate their 10th anniversary in...
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Nicole King and TV programme Marbella Now are holding a free summit on Tuesday 5th of April at Laude International College San Pedro. The aim of the day is to unite all the nationalities living here and giving residents a voice to identify issues in Marbella...
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Around 100 women are expected to attend the Costa Women and 1230 The Women’s Company International Women’s Day conference at Andalucia Lab in Marbella on the 11th March. Some tickets are still available for this full day event including eight wonderful presentations, networking activities and...
Continue ReadingWe have now entered the Christmas event season, and whilst I am unsure about thinking about Christmas before December, I do like all the festive fun. Last week we went to the opening of the Agrojardin Christmas decorations and I must say I was very impressed....
Continue ReadingOn World Diabetes Day, 14th November all Specsavers Opticas stores in Spain will be offering free eye tests to raise awareness of the importance of regular examinations in detecting non-eye related conditions such as diabetes and providing information about the link between diabetes and the...
Continue ReadingReally interesting event taking place on 27th October at the Gran Melia Hotel in Marbella about how you can apply the communication methods used by big companies as a SME. There are a number of sessions on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th, and one in English...
Continue Reading[caption id="attachment_4048" align="alignleft" width="205"] Free screening in Puerto Banus 08/10[/caption] The incredible charity Concordia, which supports HIV sufferers and their families, as well as educates about the disease, has sent out an open invitation to a screening of the documentary Fire in the Blood. The screening...
Continue ReadingWe're very excited as next week (9th to 22nd of October) Arboretum Marbella is holding a Permaculture Design Course, certified by the British Permaculture Association. Comprising of 112 hours of theoretical and practical training, this comprehensive course is internationally recognised and features inspirational, experienced and committed...
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