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NEwS AND INFORMATION FOR FOREIGN RESIDENTS
benalmadena
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november 2014
issue nº 31
Foreign residents’ department: 952 579 979
residentes@benalmadena.com
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ChARITY CONCERT IN ARROYO DE lA MIEl
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hOMAGE PAID TO PATRON SAINT OF ThE GUARD CIVIl
WHat’s on
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FIND OUT whAT’S ON IN AND AROUND BENAlMADENA
MAYOR PALOMA GARCIA GALVEZ: Presided over the official ceremony.
Benalmadena promotes
a true culture of peace
MAYOR Paloma Garcia
Galvez presided over the
official launch of the Network
of Municipalities for Peace and
Values of UNESCO.
The event – held at Castillo
El Bil Bil – was attended by
former Director-General of
UNESCO
and
former
Education Minister Federico
Mayor Zaragoza, Magistrate
Silvia Martinez Canto, who is
the President of the Civil
Network of UNESCO in Spain.
Mayors from municipalities
across Spain and close to 50
representatives of groups and
associations from all corners of
the country also attended.
The project, promoted by
Asociacion Unesco Prodialogo
and the Citizen Participation
Department, seeks to advocate
for a culture of permanent
peace in society and to bring it
to citizens through conferences,
workshops, concerts and sports
events, among others, which
foster empathy, tolerance,
generosity,
understanding,
conflict
resolution
and
solidarity.
Mayor
Garcia
Galvez
pledged her support to the
initiative and said that: “it is
focused in fostering the values
of peace, tolerance, respect and
equality in a society with an
ever increasing number of
conflicts and problems.
“It is a challenge that needs
the support and commitment of
all citizens, because it is our
responsibility and our duty to
future generations to build a
society for the future.”
Galvez
expressed
her
heartfelt thanks to the
organisers
for
choosing
Benalmadena and said the
Council would work to make
the project of a more egalitarian
and fairer society a reality.
“I invite all Benalmadena
residents to participate in this
network and to join efforts so
that we can all work together
and build a world with a true
culture of peace,” said
councillor Ana Macias.
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BENALMADENA MONTHLY
Caterpillar
control
process
BENAlMADENA Town
hall’s Parks and Gardens
Department has started
work to control Pine
Processionary caterpillars.
This process, carried out
every year to avoid severe
damage which the insects
can cause to both trees and
people, will last until
November 20. A specific
plant treatment is used,
applied to leaves using
high pressure pumps and
200 to 600 litre spray
hoses. The fumigation
process coincides with
hatching of larvae – which
in their first stages hardly
cause any damage – with
treatments being applied
morning and night.
Councillor Jose Antonio
Serrano stressed: “the
Parks and Gardens department is working to
fumigate against this
plague - the most important
to affect Mediterranean
pines - which can cause
skin irritation and severe
allergic reactions in some
cases.” he explained that
anyone who sees evidence
of the larvae in public areas
should alert the town hall.
Playgrounds, gardens
and green areas of the town
will be treated including
Miramar Tivoli, Pasaje
Palmasol, la leala and
Parquemiel; Valdepeñas,
Juan Ramon Jimenez,
Ancla, Alemania, Encina,
Esparto and Rubi streets;
public centres Miguel
hernandez, Arco Iris and
Jacaranda and other areas
such as Renfe, El Muro,
Residencial Madrid and
Santangello.
NOVEMBER 2014
Chucho Valdes’
tribute to his father
MORE than €7,000 was
raised at Chucho Valdes’
concert given on October 17 at
‘Tivoli
world’
in
remembrance of his father,
Bebo Valdes.
The artist paid an emotional
posthumous tribute to his
father, and the proceeds went
to Cudeca Foundation and
‘Una luz para Ezequiel’ (A
light for Ezequiel) association.
Close to a thousand people
attended the charity event and
the Cuban artist surrounded
himself with friends such as
Estrella Morente, Genara
Cortes and Celia Flores
amongst others, who took part
in such a magical evening.
Benalmadena
Mayor
Paloma
Garcia
Galvez,
expressed her satisfaction for
‘the great success of the
musical event and enormous
impact of the emotional tribute
VOLUNTEERS: Helping to raise funds and awareness.
paid by Chucho Valdes to his
father’ and thanked the
organisers and supporters for
their effort.
Garcia explained that the
idea for this project originated
almost a year ago, when the
Council named a roundabout
after Bebo, near the house
where he used to live.
Valdes took on the project
with a great amount of
enthusiasm which showed
through on stage.
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WHat are tHe
beneFits?
• BETTER PUBlIC
SERVICES
• MORE AMBUlANCES
• MORE POlICE
• MORE SOCIAl CARE
• BETTER POSTAl
SERVICE
• MORE SPORT
FACIlITIES
• DISCOUNT OF
MUNICIPAl TAXES – IBI,
RUBBISh
• PENSIONERS’ CARD
AND BUS PASSES
• MORE EDUCATIONAl
FACIlITIES
WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN ALL
better
services,
public
Central
Government
allocates
money to the different
municipalities according to
how many people are on the
padrón. Therefore, if you
are not registered, the town
hall is losing money for the
provision of health centres,
police officers, fire fighters
and schools, etc.
- access to benefits
and social care. You
must be on the padrón for a
certain period of time to
take advantage of some
income-related benefits and
other aspects of social care
available through social
services at your town hall.
- a reduction in taxes
- up to 55% discount in
Property Tax and rubbish
charges. Furthermore, those
on the padrón can also
often enjoy discounted
courses, leisure and cultural
activities run by the town
hall.
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BENALMADENA MONTHLY
NOVEMBER 2014
THE AMERICAN CLUB OF THE COSTA DEL SOL
ThE American Club of the
Costa del Sol is a social club
which leans towards both
enjoying life and giving to
those who are less fortunate.
we have nearly 200
members along the Costa del
Sol, from Malaga to Estepona,
(not all of them Americans –
the club is open to all
nationalities).
Our members generally
belong to one of four Chapters,
namely:
Malaga, FMB,
Mijas,
(Fuengirola,
Benalmadena) Marbella or
Estepona.
Each Chapter has its own
social activities which include
coffee mornings, monthly
meetings (often with Guest
Speakers), monthly luncheons,
cocktail evenings, day trips,
halloween nights, Christmas
functions etc. and all four
Chapters like to get together as
one group to celebrate special
American holidays such as
July 4th and Thanksgiving.
we also do as much as we
can for others, by contributing
to neighbourhood charities,
raffles,
selling
holding
memorabilia to raise money
and generally supporting local
efforts.
Charity concert in Arroyo de la Miel
achieves an excellent response
OVER 100 people attended a concert with
music from 15 local and foreign musicians
and groups organised by Central FM Radio in
collaboration with the Foreign Residents
Department of Benalmadena Town hall on
Friday, October 10 at the Plaza de la Mezquita
in Arroyo de la Miel.
The concert was in aid of the Costa del Sol
Foreigners’ Cultural Association and Tomas
leighton. The area councillor, Adolfo
Fernandez, expressed his satisfaction with the
excellent response and thanked the organisers
and especially those who collaborated to raise
the largest amount possible for both charitable
causes.
COLLABORATORS: Work hard to raise funds for worthy causes.
HELP US ACHIEVE MORE FOR YOUR MUNICIPALITY !
ENJOY A BETTER BENALMADENA – ACT NOW
-voting rights. In order to vote in
local or European elections, you must
first be registered on the padrón.
WHere to register?
TOwN hAll
(BENAlMADENA PUEBlO)
AVDª.JUAN lUIS PERAlTA
CASA DE lA CUlTURA:
( ARROYO DE lA MIEl )
PlAZA DE AUSTRIA
documentation to
present:
•
N.I.E
OR
RESIDENCE
CERTIFICATE AND PASSPORT.
(ORIGINAl AND PhOTOCOPY)
• RATES RECEIPT OR DEEDS OR
RENTAl CONTRACT. (ORIGINAl
AND PhOTOCOPY)
• FOR ThE REGISTRATION OF
ChIlDREN: YOU MUST PRESENT
FAMIlY BOOK
BIRTh CERTIFICATE. (ORIGINAl
AND PhOTOCOPY)
Expats must be signed up to the
padrón by the end of December in
order to vote in the local elections in
2015, but being on the padrón alone
does not give you the right to vote in
the elections next May, a separate
application form must also be filed
out.
For more
inFormation contact:
tHe Foreign residents’
department
telF. 952.579.979 –
residentes@benalmadena.com
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NOVEMBER 2014
III Ciudad de
Benalmadena
golf event
NEW PARK: Inaugurated by the mayor.
New park inaugurated
on Avenida Retamar
MAYOR Paloma Garcia
Galvez inaugurated a park on
Avenida Retamar.
located
in
‘los
Carambucos,’ the park has
more than 1,800 square
metres, a tree-covered path
with 700-year-old olive
trees, two areas with exercise
equipment, aromatic plants,
different tree species and an
area for people to go for a
stroll.
A beautiful wall located in
the park - bearing the name
of the municipality, its coat
of arms, la Niña de
Benalmadena and a niche
with a statue of Nuestra
Señora de la Cruz welcomes all visitors.
Mayor
Galvez,
accompanied by Councillor
Jose Antonio Serrano, said
she was pleased with the
park, which serves to
embellish one of the main
entrances to Benalmadena
Pueblo.
“I congratulate the Parks
and Gardens Department for
the great job they do in
looking
after
our
municipality, gardens and
green areas. we must pay
special attention to the small
details
to
make
our
municipality a better place,”
said Galvez.
The Government led by
Mayor
Paloma
Garcia
Galvez is firmly committed
to improving the quality of
life and well-being of all
Benalmadena residents, said
Councillor Jose Antonio
Serrano adding that his
Department would keep
working to improve, restore
and beautify the municipality
and its green areas.
ThE third edition of the popular
tournament organised by Golf
Spain and sponsored by the
Tourist Department gathered
more than 150 national and
international
golfers
at
Torrequebrada Golf Club.
Mayor Paloma Garcia Galvez
attended and led a ceremony at
Torrequebrada ThB hotel to
end this event during which
prizes were awarded to winners
of the various categories and a
sports fashion show was also
held. The mayor expressed her
satisfaction with the tournament
which helps to promote the area
and encourage the coupling of
sport and tourism.
Paloma Garcia - accompanied
at the ceremony by Tourism
councillor Adolfo Fernandez
and other members of the local
government team - explained
the tournament has become one
of the most important golf dates
in Malaga during the autumn
and winter seasons and thanked
the organisers, sponsors and
collaborators for their work. She
stressed the town hall’s intention
to continue the tournament and
create new local golfing events.
Fernandez commented that
Benalmadena
has
some
important golf clubs which have
achieved fame on a national and
international level.
Benalmadena Disability Aid Association (ABAD)
ABAD was created to give continuous
solutions and it’s vocation to offer solidary
help breaches all geographical frontiers.
we are not an institution but we do
collaborate with the administrative
authorities; we are not a foundation but we
aspire to achieve resources to allow us to
assist people in all aspects. we need help to
make our work possible every day of the
year. Our users suffer from their disabilities
at all times and as time passes health
problems tend to appear in the family
environment.
Activites we provide include speech
therapy, child psychology, physiotherapy,
alternative therapies (music, crafts, art),
outtings, swimming, sailing, Tae-KwonDo, adapted sports and - most important
for families - social workers and free legal
advice.
Contact
us
by
email:
info@asociaciónabad.org or telephone:
952.96.15.53 and 675.265.358, or visit our
website: www.asociaciónabad.org
NOVEMBER 2014
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Benalmadena hotels to save
up to 55 per cent in industrial
rubbish rates due to discount
BENAlMADENA hotels
will be able to save up to 55
per cent in industrial rubbish
rates thanks to a 40 per cent
discount on such rates
approved by the Council and
an additional 15 per cent cut
following the reduction in
cadastral values in the
municipality.
The announcement was
made by Economy and Tax
councillor Jose Miguel
Muriel
and
Tourism
councillor Adolfo Fernandez.
The hotels wishing to
benefit from the discount –
promoted by the Tourism
Department in an effort to
stimulate the local hotel
sector and fight the effects of
seasonality – must have no
outstanding tax liabilities
and invest the money they
save in improving their
DISCOUNT ON INDUSTRIAL RUBBISH RATES: Announced by Councillors Jose Miguel Muriel and
Adolfo Fernandez.
facilities, said Muriel.
“This is great news for
Benalmadena hotels, made
possible by the efforts of the
Economy
and
Tax
Department,”
said
‘Off the beaten track’ visit to Grazalema
NEARlY 100 people –
including
Spanish
and
foreign residents – visited
Grazalema
on
Sunday
October 5 as part of the ‘Off
the beaten track’ cycle, which
aims at bringing foreigners
closer to some of the most
emblematic
areas
and
festivities of the province.
The visitors participated in
Grazalema’s popular ‘Sangre
y Amor en la Sierra’ fiesta.
‘Sangre y Amor en la
Sierra’ is a historical reenactment – set in 1832 – that
takes place every year in
GRAZALEMA: Visitors participated in a popular fiesta.
Grazalema
in
Cadiz
Province. The main character
is a bandit named Jose Maria
‘El Tempranillo’, who was
very well-known in the
mountains at the time.
Fernandez, adding that the
decision represents yet
another measure promoted
by the local Government
led by Mayor Garcia
Galvez which seeks to
motivate
Benalmadena
hoteliers.
Back in 2013, the
Council created a special
water rate for hotels, which
has allowed them to save
close to 40 per cent in the
use of drinking water.
“we have a firm
commitment
to
the
municipality’s
main
industry and our objective
is to continue taking
measures to make it easier
for our hotel sector to
provide a quality service
and fight the effects of
seasonality,”
said
Fernandez.
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BENALMADENA MONTHLY
NOVEMBER 2014
NOVEMBER 2014
WHAT’S ON
mondaY 3rd
“the benalmadena of yesterday
and today” exhibition runs at the
Exposition Centre until December 21.
Entrance is free. Open TuesdaysSaturdays 10am-2pm and 5-7.30pm,
Sundays and bank holidays 11am1.30pm. Closed Mondays.
tuesdaY 4th
read on! reading club in english
coordinated by elise Freedman.
7pm. “And the Mountain Echoes” by
Khaled housseini will be discussed.
limited places. Arroyo library.
WednesdaY 5th
literary activity for children. “music
invades the library”. 6.15pm. with the
appearance of David Piedrabuena
Conejo, father of Enma and Marta.
Benalmadena Pueblo library.
FridaY 7th
piano concert by paula coronas.
8.30pm. Tickets available two hours
beforehand for €5 to collaborate with
Juventudes Musicales de Malaga.
Music by Debussy, Granados,
Albeniz...
Organised by Juventudes Musicales de
Malaga in collaboration with the
Culture Department. Castillo Bil-Bil.
amigos de la poesia poetry forum,
coordinated by Carmina Martinez.
7pm. Free entry, limited spaces.
Arroyo de la Miel library.
tuesdaY 11th
Zeobia camprubi spanish reading
club, coordinated by olga lopez de
lerma. 7pm. “los amigos de crimen
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perfecto” by Andres Trapiello will be
discussed. limited space must be
booked in advance. Arroyo library.
WednesdaY 12th
library afternoons children’s
literary activity “music invades the
library” at 6.15pm. with the
appearance of Sofia Paizal Martin
from Escuela Infantil la luz.
Benalmadena Pueblo library.
tHursdaY 13th
“Historical stories, legends and
myths of spain” A talk in Spanish
with support in English, French and
German. 4.30pm. Coordinated by
Cristina Martinez with the assistance
of Cristina Moran and Dorotea Fulde.
Centro Innova.
FridaY 14th
“ii benalmadena Flamenco Week”
Presentation at 9pm with poetry and
music. Free entry, limited space.
Organised by Peña Flamenca la
Repompa with the collaboration of the
Culture Department. Salvador Rueda
primary school, C/Bejar.
saturdaY 15th
“ii benalmadena Flamenco Week”
VI Flamenco Spoon from 2pm. Tickets
€15, one hour before event starts or in
advance on 625 472 159 / 676 335
967. Organised by Peña Flamenca la
Repompa with the collaboration of the
Culture Department. Benalmadena
Costa Museo-Centro Taurino.
Children’s workshop “Imagine your
town. Design your ideal street”
Educational workshop for five to 12
IN
NOVEMBER
year olds. 10.30am-1pm. limited
spaces, price €5. Bookings: Centro
Exposiciones Avda. Antonio Machado
33, Benalmadena Costa,
ce@benalmadena.com or
www.latermicamalaga.com
“meet an illustrator” children’s
activity at 11.30am. Infant and Youth
literary Circuit. Andalucian Centre of
writing. Morning activities for
Jacaranda primary school students.
Benalmadena Pueblo library.
mondaY 17th
“ii benalmadena Flamenco Week”
Flamenco Evening at 9pm offered by
young members of the Peñas
Federation School. Book/record raffle,
€3. Organised by Peña Flamenca la
Repompa with the collaboration of the
Culture Department. Benalmadena
Costa Museo-Centro Taurino. Salvador
Rueda primary school, C/Bejar.
library afternoons children’s
activity “music invades the library”
at 6.15pm. with the appearance of
Maria Diaz Vidal from Escuela Infantil
la luz. Benalmadena Pueblo library.
tuesdaY 18th
“cercle de l’histoire” coordinated by
Prisca Vanier. French history
discussion on Johan Sebastian Bach
presented by Sophie Carrard. 7pm.
Arroyo de la Miel library.
“ii benalmadena Flamenco Week”
Flamenco Evening “we sing because
we like to” at 9pm. Book/record raffle
€3. Organised by Peña Flamenca la
Repompa with the collaboration of the
Culture Department. Benalmadena
Costa Museo-Centro Taurino.
WednesdaY 19th
“ii benalmadena Flamenco Week”
Guitar concert with Andres Cansino
and Jl lastre at 9pm. Tribute to Paco
de lucia. Tickets €5 on sale one hour
beforehand or in advance on 625 472
159 / 676 335 967. Organised by Peña
Flamenca la Repompa with the
collaboration of the Culture
Department. Castillo Bil-Bil.
tHursdaY 20th
“ii benalmadena Flamenco Week”
Film screening at 9pm with the
collaboration of Cineclub Mas Madera.
Tickets €3 on sale one hour
beforehand. Organised by Peña
Flamenca la Repompa with the
collaboration of the Culture
Department. Casa de la Cultura.
art exhibition by Juan manuelrafael Ferreruela from November 20
to December 5. Castillo Bil-Bil.
FridaY 21st
“ii benalmadena Flamenco Week”
Final celebration with local flamenco
artists. Tickets €10 on sale one hour
beforehand or in advance on 625 472
159 / 676 335 967. Organised by Peña
Flamenca la Repompa with the
collaboration of the Culture
Department. Salvador Rueda primary
school hall.
saturdaY 22nd
charity book market in aid of
cudeca. 10am-2pm. Many titles in a
variety of languages at interesting
prices. Arroyo de la Miel library.
useful telephone numbers
emergency numbers
All emergencies 112
(This is a central call base for any emergency)
Ambulance service 061
Fire brigade 952 563 429
Guardia Civil 062
local Police 092
National Police 091
902 102 112 - Reports in case of theft or robbery (English spoken)
general telephone numbers
Endesa electricity company 900 248 248
hospital Carlos haya, Malaga 952 390 400
hospital Clinico Unversitario, Malaga 952 649 400
hospital Materno Infantil, Malaga 952 300 400
hospital Costa del Sol, Marbella 951 976 669/951 976 670
GP appointments by phone to Salud Responde 902 505 060 or by
internet www.juntadeandalucia.es/servicioandaluzdesalud
Appointments for NIE applications at Torremolinos police station 952
378 437
local telephone numbers
Foreigners’ Department, Town hall 952 579 979
health Centre (Arroyo) 952 440 404/952 443 545
health Centre (Pueblo) 952 449 313
health Centre (Torrequebrada) 951 308 121
hospital Chare 951 976 070
hospital Xanit 952 443 119
local Police (Arroyo) 952 562 142
local Police (Pueblo) 952 579 853
Sports Centre (Arroyo) 952 577 050
Sports Centre (Pueblo) 952 568 085
Taxis 952 441 545
Tourist Office 952 442 494