BIG TURNOUT FOR SECOND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE AT BLAS INFANTE COLLEGE

More than 250 people took part in the second educational conference at Blas Infante college last Saturday. The conference was attended by students, family members, teachers and educational volunteers. There was an activity programme with a sports instructor for the children to keep them busy during the day, while parents and teachers took part in discussions  which covered topics such as intelligence and educational interaction. Workshops were also held to decide on the composition of working groups for the next academic year composed of teachers, parents and students to set the agenda. The day was organised by the ayuntamiento along with the Mothers and Fathers Association and the school. Councillor Pedro Gonzalez was honoured for his 16 years contribution as education councillor which he is leaving this year.

NEW FILM CLUB FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN CASARES

A new film club for young people in Casares is being organised by AMPA, the Association of Mothers and Fathers of students of Blas Infante college. The movies will be screened at the Blas Infante cultural centre in the town every Sunday at noon between the months of March and April, and in the autumn in October and November. The films are aimed at young people aged between 3 and 13 years old. Admission is 1 Euro for AMPA members and 2 Euro for everyone else. The Ayuntamiento is subsidising the film programme to the tune of 2,000 Euro for a total of 16 movies. AMPA organises educational and recreational activities for the young people of Casares and also helps raise funds for the school.

DEMONSTRATION HELD THIS WEEK AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE

More than thirty people took part in a demonstration on Tuesday in Casares against gender violence. The demonstration at the Plaza de Espana, involved several speakers who read out messages of hope and encouragement for all victims of gender violence. During the demonstration a group of women who held a banner reading “shout for those who cannot shout” passed through the crowd with a manifesto. A minute’s silence was also held for victims of violence. The councillor for equality from the Ayuntamiento, Antonia Pineda, hit out at gender violence and said that young people are often involved as victims and abusers. The activities of the day of struggle against gender violence also included a resource guide encouraging victims to report abuse and a special programme on Radio Casares in which locals were interviewed about their experiences.

FIVE UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE TAKEN ON BY THE AYUNTAMIENTO UNDER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME

Five people were taken off the dole this week and hired by the Ayuntamiento as part of the programme of employment for the over 30’s. One bricklayer , two labourers and two cleaners will join the municipal staff from next Monday. The Ayuntamiento plans to hire a total of 11 people from the over 30’s age group for three month contracts with a budget of almost 43,000 Euro. The Andalusian Employment Service has a technical committee which chooses the successful candidates for the positions.

WORK BEGAN THIS WEEK ON THE PROJECTS CHOSEN BY THE PEOPLE OF CASARES.

Eleven people have been taken off the dole to work on the projects which include construction of a multi storey car park, and improvements in roads and green areas.