By John Smith • Published: 09 Dec 2020 • 16:59
Fire simulation at Moll Vell Credit: Bombers de Palma Twitter
Fire simulation AFTER receiving a long-term loan of a fire tender ideal for use in cramped areas from the Balearic Port Authority, the Palma fire brigade undertook an exercise at the Moll Vell which simulated the control of a major fire. Social police POLICE in Palma are using social media to check whether there are any undercover events taking place and have already raided a club where some 65 people were dancing and an event which was catering for 400 people in marquees. Winning streak THE Real Mallorca Football Club’s winning streak continues after they beat Castellon 3-1 at home which took them back to the top of La Liga Division Two with fierce rivals Espanyol dropping back to second place. Xmas gifts THE El Cortes Inglés store has once again donated 300 toys to the Firemen of Mallorca Association which they will use as gifts for children in need who attend one of their Christmas parties across the Island. Lights competition ALTHOUGH the Calvia Council is devoting money usually spent on Christmas lighting to help those in need, it is running a competition for residents to decorate the outside of their properties with Xmas lights with a top prize of €300. Three Kings THE Three Kings have written an open letter to the children of Deia explaining that although they are unable to visit the town on January 5, they know that the children have been very good and want to assure them that something magical will occur.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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