CASARES WILL BE USED AS LOCATION FOR MAJOR TV AD NEXT MONTH

Casares has been chosen as the location foe the filming of a najor television ad which will be shot in the town early next month. Filming for the commercial for a multinational brand snack will take place on November 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th. Tourism councillor Pepe Carrasco said the ad will boost tourism in Casares and bring economic benefits to the residents. Fifty people will be involved in shooting the ad and they will be staying in local hotels. In addition local people will be hired as extras, and for help in transporting equipment. The producer has spent several weeks in Casares casting for the ad and so far has seen more than 300 people.

And now some news in brief :

The Casares Cemetery is getting  a facelift in preparation for this year’s Day of the Dead. The cemetery  and nearby areas will be newly painted  and maintenance work will  also be carried out to clean up the grounds before next month.

NEW EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME FOR THE OVER 30'S IS OPENED

A new programme aimed at providing employment for the over 30's has been unveiled. The six month programme will give full time employment for three months to eleven people. Those eligible must be aged over 30 and registered as jobseekers. Over 42,000 Euro has been allocated to  Casares for improvement works, including the cleaning and restoration of various areas and work at the public cemetery. The successful applicants will be offered full time employment for three months with a maximum salary of 1,300 Euro. The first phase of the new employment programme will commence in mid November.