Summer is well and truly here and with many tourists expected on the beaches a full lifeguard service went into opera
tion from last Saturday until the end of August.SOS Mediterranea is providing the lifeguard service at a cost of over 58,000 Euro. They were awarded the tender following a competition. The company are providing nine lifeguards, an emergency technician, a nurse and a co-ordinator. They also have the necessary equipment to ensure safety on the beach including two boats, an ambulance, a quad bike and recussitation equipment. The lifeguard service is provided by the ayuntamiento to help prevent accidents on the beach or in the water, to provide primary medical care in emergencies and to inform bathers of the sea conditions. The company will also provide 2000 identity bracelets for kids to stop them getting lost and will teach two first aid courses. The lifeguard service runs from 12 noon until eight o’ clock in the evening
230 CHILDREN TO TAKE PART IN SUMMER SCHOOLS IN CASARES AND SECADERO
Two hundred and thirty children started yesterday at summer schools in Casares and Secadero. The summer school initiative is provided by the ayuntamiento to help parents cope with the stresses of the summer holiday season.This year a free bus service for the kids is also being provided and a free play area in August. 120 kids are taking part in the summer school at Blas Infante College and 110 at Los Almendros in Secadero. Children who live in Casares Costa are being taken to Casares by the free bus service. All the children will be abale to avail of a wide range of activities this summer, including sports, recreational and cultural events and theme parties. Activities are held between 9 am and 2 pm, but parents can enrol their children for morning class which begins at 8 am. The kids attending Casares can also avail of the school canteen service. The Education Council has also organised a free play activity aimed at children aged between 3 and 13 years for the month of August.
CHILDREN FROM THE SAHARA ARRIVED IN CASARES THIS WEEK TO SPEND SIMMER WITH THEIR HOST FAMILIES
The annual arrival of children from the Sahara desert to spend their summer with families in Casares started this week. Eight Saharaui children will stay with families in Julky and August escaping the oppressive conditions and heat of life in the refugee camps. Andalucia is playing host to 1300 children from the Sahara this summer under the programme Holidays in Peace. The programme is a two way street with the host families learning about life in the Sahara while the children will have a carefree summer away from the refugee life. The programme has increased the age limit for children taking part to 15 year olds this year.
THE BLAS INFANTE AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT A SPECIAL EVENT ON SUNDAY
This Sunday the Blas Infante Awards will be presented at a special ceremony that will also mark the 130th anniversary of the patriot’s birth. The ceremony will be held at 12 noon at the Blas Infante Cultural Centre and the projects which will benefit from the 50,000 Euro prizes will be announced. Various jury meetings were held this week to consider the 39 projects vying for the solidarity awards. The juries were made up of local residents and they were joined on the decision making process by the Andalucian ombudsman Jesus Maetzu and the late poet’s daughter Maria Angeles Infante. This is the thirteenth year of the awards.
A NEW VIEWING PLATFORM HAS BEEN OPENED AT PEPE LARGO
A new plaza which will provide great views of the Sierra Crestellina, the Puerto de Ronda and la Molina. The platform was built at a cost of over 43,000 Euro and funded by the ayuntamiento.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS:
Greece is preparing for a referendum on Sunday over proposed bail out terms that will end the country’s economic crisis. Opinion polls show a slight lead for the Yes side to accept the ECB terms and keep Greece in the Euro. The Greek finance Minister has said that a deal has been done regardless of the referendum outcome.
IN SPORTS NEWS:
Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal became the highest profile casualty at this year’s Wimbledon after crashing out to a three sets to one defeat by German Dustin Brown this week. Nadal who won the championship in 2008 and 2010. Meanwhile the 2013 champion Andy Murray crushed through to the third round play offs with an easy victory over Robin Haase.
THE WEATHER FOR THE WEEKEND:
Tomorrow will be another hot and humid day with temperatures reaching 30 degrees and falling to 19 at night. Sunday will be cloudier but very warm with a high of 31 and a low of 19.
