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Celebrating the past, present and future of Andalucía’s culture
January 28th, 2011
The city of Granada’s new Cultural Centre, the ‘Memoria de Andalucía’ is a highly contemporary and innovative celebration of the region’s history, landscape, culture, and people.
Childhood memories of school trips to city museums have much to answer for; often intended by well-meaning teachers to be days-out to inspire and bring history and culture to life, usually ended in boredom and havoc on the bus trip home. For many these lasting memories would make museums a definite ‘no-no’ for sightseeing.
Yet Granada’s ‘Centro Cultural CajaGRANADA Memoria de Andalucía’ could well be the type of mold-breaking institution to change the idea of what a museum is and how it communicates with its audience. Combining world-class, avant-garde contemporary architecture with presentations that utilise the latest in interactive technology and media, the centre presents the rich cultural and natural diversity of Andalucía in a compelling and innovative way.
Turning to psychics in changing times
January 28th, 2011
With the New Year often comes an evaluation of the past and resolutions for the future. Some turn to mediums for clarity, insight and reassurance, with the popularity of psychics and clairvoyants continuing to grow around the world.
Is this a reflection of the unsettling and changing times in which we live?
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Malaga’s English Cemetery under threat
January 19th, 2011
With a rich history dating back to the early 1830s, The English Cemetery in Malaga, the resting place of members of the British, Spanish, German and Scandinavian communities in Andalucía, is facing is greatest threat ever.This peaceful sanctuary in the centre of Malaga’s vibrant city centre is facing severe financial strain. ‘The English Cemetery in Malaga Foundation’, presided over by former British Consul Bruce A McIntyre MBE, manages the heritage site and is struggling to raise sufficient funds for essential maintenance; the Foundation desperately needs support.
Cities feel the January debt blues too
January 7th, 2011
It sometimes does not take long for the warm feeling left by the recent Christmas celebrations and the optimism of the New Year to be eroded by the cold reality of January bills.
Yet it is not just the humble citizen that is feeling a little broke this month; in fact some cities across many western democracies are getting close to bankruptcy. The recent sovereign debt crisis in the Eurozone, with the fear of Greece and even Ireland, and maybe Portugal facing insolvency, reminded the world that it is not just the banks that were over exposed – entire economies and states were too. Against this backdrop, 2011 is bringing a new level of financial insecurity, namely the debt of towns and cities across the USA and Europe.Commentators in the United States have recently suggested that between 50 and 100 cities could go bankrupt this year owing an almost incomprehensible 2 trillion dollars. These cities are unable to pay the growing interest payments on their enormous debts, and municipalities in Europe are in trouble too with cities in Italy and Spain on the brink.
Peter Edgerton Musician, writer, filmmaker – ‘Un paso por delante’ short film
December 31st, 2010
‘Un paso por delante’ is an 18 minute ‘cortometraje’ or short film that has been screened at Malaga’s Albéniz cinema and is about to be released on DVD with English subtitles. The film, ‘One step ahead’, has been a recent labour of love for the British born Malaga resident who is better known to many as a singer and musician. As well as directing the piece, Peter also wrote the poignant script. “It’s my first short film script but I’m always playing about with words in some form or other” smiles Peter. The film tells the story of Pablo a widower and his seven year old daughter Lucía who misses her mother. Pablo encourages his daughter to communicate with her mother by sending ‘magic balloons’ carrying coded messages that no one except her mother can decipher. “By chance, one of these messages will change the life of Pablo” Edgerton explains. “It is a love story with a positive ending.” Indeed, leaving the cinema after the magical 18 minutes, one realises how this short story of a young girl shows us that sometimes in adulthood we lose sight of the importance of being open-minded, and in life we need to be a little more fearless.
Costa Tropical – true diversity
December 31st, 2010
With its dramatic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada mountains, valleys filled with tropical fruit plantations, and sandy coves, the Costa Tropical is a unique corner of Andalucía.Granada province may boast Spain’s number one tourist attraction, the magical citadel of palaces and gardens of ‘La Alhambra’, but it is its Mediterranean coast that is also worthy of being rediscovered by a new generation of visitors.
With an exceptional micro climate, the Costa Tropical, east of Nerja, has always been a favourite amongst winter sun holiday makers. Yet with the recent renaissance in the area’s gastronomy, together with continuing investment in the coast’s cultural and historical assets, the Costa Tropical and its coastal towns of Almuñécar, Salobreña and the port of Motril are attracting a new wave of visitors.
From Vacation to Vocation – Ping Charity working in The Gambia
December 17th, 2010
A chance winter sun holiday to West Africa was not only to change the lives of Brian Harrold and Pamela Morgan, but also to change the lives of hundreds of people in The Gambia; leaving a lasting, sustainable legacy.
Ping Charity, created by Brian Harrold and Pamela Morgan, is what they like to call a ‘grass roots’ charity. The organisation is saving and transforming lives in the West African country of The Gambia; and all funds raised go direct to the villages, without deductions for administrative costs.
CONTACT:
Tel: +34 952 884 274
Email: pingcharity@yahoo.co.uk
Luxury is back
December 8th, 2010
Marbella is seeing a revival in luxury demand, thanks to the spending power of some of the world’s super rich.
Just as economic punters fear much of the developed world is about to be hit by another tsunami wave of economic destruction, with some countries looking set to run out of finance – then some one buys a car in San Pedro for 1.8 million euros. Last week’s news that C. de Salamanca, Marbella’s official concessionary for Aston Martin, had closed the sale of Spain’s most expensive car confirmed that the super rich are back, and they are shopping on the coast.
Marbella has a long history in playing host to wealthy guests and residents. It started with European aristocracy, royalty and celebrities; then came the Arab Royalty and the Middle Eastern super rich; and more recently the Russians joined the party; but then came the financial crisis and things went a little quiet.
Yet, as we head towards the end of 2010, there is an undeniable optimism in town, and suppliers of luxury goods and services are saying that business is on the up. The rich are back, but they are more discerning than ever. The era of über luxury is here in Marbella, and it’s all about being unique, bespoke, and exceptional.
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