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Vespas take to the road to raise awareness about a neglected disease

The scooter is once more serving as a catalyst for charitable endeavours. The Scooter Rider Costa Blanca will commence in Alcoy on Saturday, March 29th. This event will traverse the heart of Alicante, from the inland to the coast, and will showcase classic Vespas and Lambrettas, all in an effort to increase awareness of a disease that is largely obscure to the general public.

The fourth incarnation of the Scooter Rider Costa Blanca will feature over 140 motorcycles of all colours, brought from various regions of Spain and even Europe, as they ride in large numbers to raise awareness of the reality experienced by individuals with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

The solidarity route spans 150 kilometres between the mountains and the coast, passing through ravines, emblematic harbours, dream roads, and iconic beaches. It is free of charge.

Approximately 70 individuals, or 50% of the event participants, are anticipated to arrive in Alcoy on Friday, March 28th, and will be allocated to the city’s numerous accommodations. They are from the Balearic Islands, the Valencian Community, the Valencian Community, Madrid, Andalusia, Castilla-La Mancha, and Catalonia.

Jordi Linares, the event’s creator, emphasises the significance of the participation of colleagues from Vespa Club Poland, who have strategically scheduled their visit to Spain to attend this event, as well as other colleagues from various nationalities, including France, Italy, and Argentina.

The 140 motorcycles will depart from Plaza de España in Alcoy on Saturday, the 29th. The group will commence a charity route at 10:00 a.m. and will visit iconic locations along the Costa Blanca, such as Alcoy, Barranc de la Batalla, Puerto de la Carrasqueta, Torre de les Maçanes, Relleu, and Finestrat.

The Benidorm Local Police will be present to provide them with a triumphant tour of Levante Beach. The entire group is expected to assemble at Terra Natura Benidorm at 2:30 p.m., where they have been actively participating in the charity event from the outset.

Many local Vespitas will return to their homes in Valencia, Altea, Benidorm, Elche, Alicante, and other cities after lunch and a visit to Terra Natura Park. The main group will return to Alcoy, where they are expected to appear at Plaza de España at 6 p.m.

The organisation of small subgroups or “squads” on the road is one of the event’s distinctive features. “In order to prevent the disruption of regular road traffic, participants will be divided into five groups, each with its own group leader and logistical support. This will foster a sense of community and friendship as they ride towards a common objective,” the organisers explain.

“In order to ensure that no one is excluded from future editions, we will raise a modest sum of money and expand the event to a wider audience next year,” declares Jordi Linares.

Our primary goal is to increase awareness and provide financial support for research on this debilitating, degenerative disease that impacts all organs in the body and manifests over 200 symptoms.

“The condition is akin to Alzheimer’s disease, which was unknown 30 years ago, and was treated as if it were a mental illness.” Linares laments, “They even administered electric shocks to the patients’ heads, as was previously done.”

For more information see here https://www.facebook.com/ScooterRiderCostaBlanca/

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Consum announces the opening of new stores in Aldaia, Alaquàs, Sueca, Xàtiva, Massanassa and Torrevieja

Consum expands its operations in the Valencian Community and announces the opening of additional stores in six towns throughout Valencia. The Valencian cooperative’s comprehensive network of supermarkets in the region is further enhanced by these new openings.

New Consum stores are scheduled to open in Valencia in 2025

The following are the new stores that Consum will establish in the towns of Valencia:

Alaquàs

Aldaia

Massanassa

Sueca

Xàtiva

Torrevieja (Alicante)

Three of the stores that were acquired from Kuups last year have enabled the establishment of some of these new supermarkets. These have already been assigned an estimated opening date:

Massanassa (C/ Medi Ambient), which is scheduled to commence operations at the conclusion of May.
Alaquàs (Av. Blasco Ibáñez) and Aldaia (Av. Miguel Hernández) will launch under the Consum brand in the middle of the year.
Consum intends to maintain its pace of establishing 53 new supermarkets in 2025, including 18 of its own stores and 35 Charter stores, as well as to execute 31 renovations and expansions.

In 2024, Consum achieved revenues of €4,707.03 million, a 7.3% increase, and profits of €108.7 million, a 7.5% increase from the previous year. These figures substantiate the business model advocated by the Valencian cooperative, which is founded on price competitiveness, a diverse selection of leading brands without sacrificing the quality of its own brand, and a steadfast dedication to ensuring customer savings through discounts and gift vouchers. More than €62.2 million has been allocated to this initiative.

Antonio Rodríguez Lázaro, the CEO of Consum, stated that “these results are indicative of the dedication of our entire team, the confidence of our customers, and our capacity to adjust to change while maintaining our commitment to sustainability and innovation.”

It maintained its sixth position in the national classification of distribution companies by surface area throughout the year, increasing its market share by 0.1% to 4.7% of the national market. Nielsen reports that its market share by sales in its area of influence is 13.45%.

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The El Raso, Guardamar celebrates with a Tapas Route and concerts between May 15th and 17th

The programme for the third edition of the Guardamar del Segura City Council’s festivities has been unveiled in collaboration with the residents’ association of the El Raso Urbanisation, an area that is home to a significant number of international residents.

Between May 15th and 17th, the El Raso Urbanisation will commemorate its festivities with a Tapas Route and concerts. The festivities will take place on Thursday, May 15th and Friday, May 16th, and will feature an International Tapas Route featuring twelve establishments, which is two more than the previous year. María Venerdi, the Councillor for Festivals, has announced that participants will be able to experience tapas and a drink for 3.50 euros. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to participate in a drawing for a variety of rewards and vote for their preferred tapa on the “Tapaporte.” Last year’s edition saw the sale of over 7,000 tapas, as emphasised by the local organisers.

José Luis Sáez, the mayor of Guardamar, has emphasised the significance of “neighbourhoods becoming increasingly integrated into the dynamics of the municipality,” and he has noted that this event has “consolidated itself and become a great gastronomic celebration for the municipality.”

The city council will also offer a transport service that will travel to all participating venues in order to simplify the process of travelling.

Auditorio del Campo will host a grand celebration on Saturday, May 17th, commencing at 6 p.m. The event will feature a variety of musical groups, including the Costa Blanca Singers, who will serve as the opening act.

The charitable nature of these festivities has been emphasised by the Guardamar councillor for Festivals. The El Raso festival committee has sold T-shirts for the Tapas Route at a price of 10 euros. The proceeds of these sales, in addition to those from the bar service on the 17th, will be donated entirely to charitable causes, including the ‘El Milagro de Ver’ Foundation, which is dedicated to enhancing eye health in developing countries, and to those impacted by DANA in Valencia.

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Elche joins the national protests for Palestine on May 10th

Tomorrow, Saturday May 10th, the Elche Palestine Solidarity Committee has scheduled a demonstration in accordance with the national mobilisations under the slogan “Move for Palestine.” The march will commence at 7:00 p.m., and the rally will be held at the Chimeneas de L’Algeps in Elche at 6:30 p.m.

The initiative aims to denounce the situation in Gaza and Palestine as a whole, and to encourage citizens to demonstrate their solidarity and demand genuine action to halt the violence. The Elche Palestine Solidarity Committee extends an invitation to all individuals, irrespective of their gender or age, to participate in this collective demonstration.

As part of a coordinated campaign to increase awareness of the situation in Palestine and demand an end to the violence and occupation, this mobilisation is one of a series of demonstrations that have been organised in various cities throughout Spain.