SUMMER ACTIVITIES - MAZARRON AREA

The Youth Council offers a "refreshing" summer programme of activities aimed at young people between 14 and 35 years old. Twelve activities in three different media are offered: air, land and sea. Most are held on the beaches of Mazarron, Isla Plana and La Azohía, as well as other nearby natural areas.

Activities scheduled for “air” are paragliding and microlight flying. They take place outside, in Fuente Álamo, Sierra Espuña and Mazarron.

“Land” activities are climbing, caving, bungee jumping and horse trails.

Programming in the “sea” environment includes flyboard, coastering, jet skis, wakeboarding and kayaking, plus rafting on the River Segura.

Most of these activities will take place on weekends . Some of them require a minimum enrollment. Applications can be carried out at the offices of the Youth Council or by calling 968 591 810.

MUSIC CONCERT - 29 JULY, PUERTO DE MAZARRÓN

Maxima FM and the City of Mazarrón present an extravaganza of music and colour with Open Air Tour, which is travelling around the country with thousands of people dancing in each session.

This Tuesday, July 29 arriving at the beach of Puerto are the best dj's and artists from the music scene. Confirming their attendance are JL García and JM Duro, plus Victor Magan, Eyes of Providence, Beat2beast, Max Evolution and local djs 2 monkeys, Town Boys and Germán Ortiz, dj of Mazarrón and winner of the contest organized by Pepsi in 2013.

Access will be free of charge and will start from 10pm. The Mayor of Mazarrón  highlighted the welcoming nature of the Municipality and stressed the importance of events such as this one because with them it diversifies leisure and tourism.

The show takes place on a stage that has the latest technology in terms of sound and light, including LED screens and projections. A new initiative is that attendees can request songs to DJs through a mobile application.

MOUNTAIN BIKE ROUTE - 27 JULY

Sunday July 27 sees another Mountain Bike Race, touring the rambla of Canar and el alto de Sumiedo

This is a ride of medium difficulty over 42 km through the Rambla del Canar, in the Municipality of Cartagena and the alto de Sumiedo,  a place of great natural beauty and unknown to many of our guests in summer.

Participants signing on and departure is neutralized at the Complejo Deportivo de la Media Legua at 8am, an hour earlier than usual due to the high temperatures at this time. The race is part of “12 tours, 12 months" campaign and in the previous four this season , there were around 50 riders.

The organizers remind everyone that a helmet must be worn and parental authorization in the event that the participant is a minor. The route is open to everyone. At the end of the season, which ends in December, all those who have joined eight of the twelve races scheduled will be presented with a voucher redeemable for 150€ towards sporting goods.

This cycle route is organized by the Phoenicians Cycling Club of Puerto de Mazarrón and the departments of Tourism and Sports.

NIGHT RACE IN BOLNUEVO - 26 JULY

Mazarrón returns to organising a new edition of the Night Race Against Drugs. This has been taking place for 21 years where participants enter from all over Spain. It is an unusual race, as it takes place at night and from a unique setting – from the Bolnuevo Erosions.

The registration period is now open and can be formalized via www.cronomur.com . Interested parties may also enroll in the starting line up to an hour before each race. Every year four tests will be played from beginners to the experienced. The participation fee is 5€ for adults and 2€ for children. The first test will begin at 8pm and the last at 10pm.

During the presentation, Casiano Navarro, organizer of the event, announced attendance of “del club de cross manchego de Campo de Criptana, one of the most important in our country.  Runners  will also come from Granada, Valencia and other points of Spain", confirmed Navarro.

Alongside Navarro was the Councillor for Sports, Andres Valera, and the Mayor of Mazarrón, Francisco García. Both stressed the importance of this message given by this test. Garcia showed his support for this race and offered his full readiness for it to be maintained over time.

URGENT PLEA FROM HAH

The hot weather is here, and so many of our volunteers are having a break either on holiday or at home with their families, but we are still taking more calls for help, which we have had to turn down.  We are currently looking after 20 clients, many of these bi-tri weekly and we are UNABLE TO TAKE ON NEW CLIENTS UNTIL WE GET MORE CARERS!!

Many charities are also under pressure and need volunteers.  We get so many calls from people wanting help, but hardly any from people offering to help.  A member of your family may need help, and may have to be turned down for lack of help…this is happening to others, but it could happen to you!

We are only asking for a couple of hours maybe once or twice a week, from either qualified carers, or caring people to help the carer. We visit clients in pairs, and help them THROUGH SHORT TERM DIFFICULT PERIODS.

Please think if you could help with a little  care of clients or shopping, respite,  company, driving, translating etc and contact Lesley on 968 134 978, or email helpathomespain@gmail.com.  Visit our website helpathome.es

PROCESSION IN PUERTO DE MAZARRÓN - 16 JULY

The Virgen del Carmen celebration is at 6pm at the Fish Market of Puerto de Mazarrón. There, the Pastor of St. Jose Church will officiate a Mass in honour of the patron. Then around 6.30pm will see the start of the traditional maritime procession by the waters of the bay of Mazarron, departing from the fishing pier in the Puerto in the direction of Bolnuevo and subsequently returning. The highlight of the event as always will be the offering of the wreath.

The "Guiñamón" is the boat that has the honour this year of carrying the image of the Virgen del Carmen. As usual, dozens of ships and boats will go in procession through the waters of Mazarrón. Following the tour it will proceed to transfer the Patron to the Church of San Jose with the stop on the boardwalk at the Cofradía de Pescadores de Puerto de Mazarrón

Many locals and tourists enjoy this day with excitement, one of the highlights of the coastal town.

LEIVA FIESTA- JULY

An exhibition of old agricultural and household implements  is one of the biggest events in a comprehensive programme that has been made possible thanks to the collaboration of the Neighborhood Association Virgen del Carmen. The exhibition will be opened by the Mayor of Mazarrón, Francisco Garcia, on Friday July 11.

Salvadora Gallego will open the festivities with his proclamatio the same day. Born in Leiva but living for many years in Mallorca. After the proclamation, election of the Fiesta Queen will take place.

This year the presentation of the meeting will be provided by crews Marcos Salvador, who was Commissioner for Murcia in the Seville Expo of 1992 and currently works for the daily newspaper La Opinión and Onda Regional de Murcia.

A large piñata, Sevillanas performances, Migas competitions, giant paella and humorous performances complete the programme of festivities up until  Wednesday July 16 when Mass will be held in honour of the Patron's Virgen del Carmen. At its conclusion, a plaque to honour the elderly Leiva neighbour will be presented to Francisco López Muñoz "El Chiquillo."

Further information and a detailed programme will be posted when received from the Town Hall