Málaga 2016

In 2016 two cities, one from Spain and another from Poland, will be European Cultural Capitals; beforehand, the cities must go through a competitive selection process that will end in a final decision in the first three months of 2012.

The title of European Capital of Culture will be awarded to the city whose cultural programme for 2016 deserves to be considered exceptional because of its quality, European dimension and involvement of its citizens.

In Spain this process has already begun; a first phase, of pre-selection, will be carried out prior to the ultimate decision. It will be finished in October 2010. About fifteen cities, among which is our Málaga, have shown their intention to run.

Málaga’s Strategic Plan sets culture as one of the main axes for the potential development of the city. According to this plan, a strong network of exhibition and cultural venues has been created; some are already functioning, some in construction.

Our city has seen a deep transformation. And now it has an opportunity to let all of Europe know about its most precious resource - its people's creativity- by showing a new image, not much taken into account until now: a thriving cultural city

The diversity of its territory, its artistic heritage, the infrastructure connecting it to the world, its hotel accommodation, its cosmopolitan feel... all these realities together offer a very positive backdrop for the candidacy of Málaga 2016.

Participation by the citizens is a key factor. The international recognition of Málaga's artistic and cultural potential requires everyone's involvement, be it through active collaboration in cultural activities or simply by attending and learning from them.

In order to channel, stimulate and monitor this source of energy, Málaga's City Hall, the Regional Government of Andalucía, the Provincial Council and the University of Málaga have set up Málaga Ciudad Cultural Foundation, which will consolidate the cultural potential of Málaga for the future.

The cities that have been European Cultural Capital’s have seen transformations of the cultural awareness of their citizens, by becoming known as creative cities and by the profits generated for their economy and employment, through the increase in cultural-oriented visits.

Marc Sanderson
Director of International Development
City of Málaga, Spain
Tel: (34) 952 06 07 79

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The small village of Macharaviaya  (located 25 Kms.  East of Malaga and 11 Kms from Rincon de la Victoria)  will again this year celebrate American Independence  in which its most famous native son,  Gen. Bernardo de Galvez, played an important part.   Galvez won two decisive battles against the British forces in Pensacola  and Mobile,  thereby securing the Southern front in the Gulf of Mexico. 

Macharaviaya has recently been twinned with Pensacola, Florida  and  the keys of the city were brought to the village by a delegation of the Order of  Grenadiers and Ladies of Gálvez who visited the village in May of this year.

The festivities will take place on Saturday, 3rd of July beginning at approximately 8.00 p.m.  and will include a parade of local residents  in period costumes,  a re-creation of the battle of Pensacola,  live music,  barbequed meats  and fireworks.   

Photo taken last year with Rosella on the right in long curly blond wig!

Rosella Parmiter, president of the Malaga chapter and long time resident in the village, invites all  American Club members to come to the village for this celebration.     For more information or directions call  952 400 006.

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday to you

Happy birthday dear,  Happy birthday dear Hilda, Francisca, Stephen, 
                                                                              Gordon, Gloria, Diana, Josephine, 
                                                                              Edith, Margarita, Pam & Lorenzo

 
Happy birthday to you

Hilda Seda Azaustre………………. 02 - Jun
Francisca Gomez Guttierez……... ..16 - Jun
Stephen Manson ……………...…... 20 - Jun
Gordon R. Burgin…………………. .29 - Jun

Gloria Robertson…………………... 06 - Jul
Diana O'Driscoll…………………….16 - Jul
Josephine von Hofler…………….. .20 - Jul
Edith Davidsen……………………...23 - Jul

Margarita Fischer Ferrer………….. 03 - Aug
Pam Manson ................................. . .22 - Aug
Lorenzo von Hofler ……….......... ....29 - Aug

Gordon Burgin’s keen interest in mathematics led him to study Electrical Engineering at the University of Buffalo, NY, USA. His analytical skills were honed by his career in this field. In his spare time, he also taught System Analysis and Mathematics at college level in California. Upon retiring in England, he tutored at an American High School, working in a programme designed to assist underachieving students to reach university entrance levels of education.

There he recognised the benefit of mathematical and logic problems as a learning and education tool and started to develop his own maths puzzles to use as training aids. They proved to be popular not only with the students but also friends and family.

‘U-can-do’ maths puzzles and logic problems have been designed to give your brain some exercise!  Working through the book – in whatever order you choose, will stimulate your thinking process, in doing so, it will expand the power of your mind and promote higher creativity (left brain function).  Regular brain exercise can be as beneficial for the mind as physical exercise is for the body.

To experience Gordon’s puzzle world go to his website www.gordonburgin.com  where you will find his selection of puzzles as well as his Monthly Maths Puzzle Challenge. Try my challenge and email me your results and/or comments.

Editor & Photographer, Gordon Burgin: Tel. 952-29-4735 or   Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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