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The province of ALmería is being represented at a tourism exhibition in Belfast this weekend. The Euro Weekly News site has details here.

If you are willing to drive a short way there are some interesting events coming up in Adra in the next couple of months.

See the article here on the Euro Weekly News site for details.

I mentioned this a while ago when the Spanish ladies rugby team were training in El Ejido.

The article here on the Euro Weekly News site has details of the upcoming international match against Scotland this coming weekend.

The article here on the Euro Weekly News site has details of the area being promoted at a tourism exhibition in Holland.

Jacqui spotted this list of 2020 golf events on Facebook yesterday. Note that you have to enter the seniors competition on Saturday 25 January online. Via the link on this page of competitions.

UPDATED 17 JANUARY 2020 - they have now announced which categories of players are playing at Almerimar and Playa Serena on 25 January. See below:

Playa Serena

- Ladies first category - exact handicap up to 20.4

- Men second category - exact handicap of 12.5 up to 18.4

- Super seniors (anyone aged 70 or over can choose to play in the Super Seniors competition (mixed - both men and ladies)

Almerimar

- Ladies second category -  exact handicap of 20.5 up to 36

- Mens first category - exact handicap up to 12.4

- Mens third category - exact handicap of 18.5 to 26.4

We held our first progressive whist event in Almerimar yesterday. 16 players learned how the game was organised and played. We had a very enjoyable time.

We will be playing again next Tuesday (21 January) starting at 4pm in the Pensioners Centre at the back of Porto Fino.

It is very much a mixed ability group so please do not be frightened to come along.

If you are interested in joining us please get in touch. I will then add you to the Whatsapp group for the events.

The article here on the Ideal site has details of an increase in visitors to local tourist offices last year.

Read More for a Google translation of the article.

UPDATED 11/01/2020 - the cat has now been reunited with it's owner.

I have been asked to try to help find a cat that has gone missing in Almerimar.

If you have seen a cat like the one in the photos recently please can you get in touch. Thanks.