The article here on the La Voz de Almería site has details of a desert cycling event that is going to take place in the province later this year.

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The article here on the Almería 360 site has details of cultural events at the castle and elsewhere this coming summer.

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I have just spotted that I missed out on advertising a concert taking place on the rugby pitch last night. It was advertised here on the Ideal site yesterday.

With a couple of active coronavirus outbreaks in the Poniente area of Almería I would hope that people might be playing it safe. So not attending such events. Or wearing masks and ensuring they keep to social distancing if they do attend.

This becomes even more important now that we seem to be getting more people coming to Almerimar. From other parts of Spain and overseas.

I forgot to post this yesterday.

I was reminded yesterday that it is a local bank holiday in El Ejido today.

Irene from the tourist office in Almerimar has sent me this document about 2020 summer events.

The council has announced the summer 2020 cultural programme here.

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I picked this up off Facebook. Here is a Google translation>

BANDO

Based on all of the above, with Saint John's Night approaching and before the tradition of. on the occasion of it. go to the beaches, everyone is reminded USERS OF BEACHES WHO:

FIRST.- It is NOT allowed on the entire coastline of the municipal district of El Ejido:

- the camping,
- bonfires,
- barbecues,
- beach parties,
- drinks parties,
- other similar activities.

SECOND.- It is recalled in relation to the use of the beaches that:

The Playas de El Ejido APP has information about the capacity, beach status, flags and other information of interest.

Groups of more than 15 people are not allowed.

A safety distance of 2 meters between groups will be respected in the sand and in the water.

Children under 14 years of age must always be accompanied of an adult.

You have to collect the garbage in a bag and deposit it in the bins and beach containers.

THIRD.- Finally, this Mayor calls on the responsibility of all beach users. especially on the night of the day
June 23. so that they respect compliance with the provisions of the sections above and so that they follow the indications that may be given by the Police, Local, Civil Guard, Civil Protection. lifeguards and all those people who are making an effort to avoid any type of regrowth in the health crisis of COVID-19.

FOURTH.- Non-compliance with any of the prohibitions and regulations in the use of the beaches it will be sanctioned according to the legislation valid

THE MAYOR
Francisco Gongora

Here is something for people to do on Saturday and Sunday: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1066664150378119/

I found out about it due the story here on the Euro Weekly News site.

What a great idea. Well done to the organisers.

I spotted this poster around town earlier today.

I received this information from a reader, Nick P:

"Our Wednesday quiz at the Espigon resumes this Wednesday, please could you promote this event on your web site, it starts at 8.00 for 8.30."

I( was in the tourist office this morning doing stuff to do with the council. While there I asked for details of upcoming events. I was given the posters above.

The photo above was from the road outside Mercadona.

You can see more details about the Clásica de Almería 2020 here on their website. It looks like they come in along the coast from Guardias Viejas, go past Mercadona then leave up the hill.

 In the next few days there will be a Galleon on show in Almerimar.

Shame that I will be too busy on Saturday night.

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.

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.

I picked this up off Facebook.

Fancy watching some ladies rugby training in advance of an international match against Scotland?

UPDATED: The poster says that the international match is in Almería. In the Juan Rojas stadium at 12:00 on Sunday 19 January. It is in small writing on the poster.

Jacqui McM has asked us to post a reminder about this event....

One of our readers, Jacqui McM has asked me to advertise this event.....

"It's that time of year again when we are going to be advertising the Burns Supper. It will be 25 euros per ticket. 4 course meal with dancing. Wine, toasts and free raffle included in the price. January 25th at El Espigon. Thanks."

Please get in touch if you would like to attend. I will then pass your details on to Jacqui.

Just a reminder that the Kings will be arriving in the port on SUNDAY 5 January 2020 (CORRECTED) at around 16:00. They will then parade around the marina.

I believe that most of the shops including Mercadona will be closed on Monday 6 January as it is a bank holiday. So get your shopping done today.

Irene from the tourist office has provided me with information about this painting exhibition in the port tower in December 2019 and January 2020.