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...confinements. Faced with growing case rates, La Rioja said that from today, Friday, its borders would be closed until 7 November, except for essential travel, such as to work or school. Non-essential shops will also close at 9pm. “We have to take a further
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ANA PÉREZ-BRYAN
shops - have been seriously affected, and after several healthy years there is now a deficit of around two million euros. Cudeca looked after 1,500 patients and relatives in 2019 and hundreds more this year. Dr Martín Roselló doesn't hide her concern: ... community that supports us. In fact, our main source of income is from the 23 Cudeca charity shops, which are manned by 900 volunteers. They had to close completely during the lockdown, but now that we are trying to get back to normal many of our volunteers ... media campaigns, but we still need people who can volunteer for four hours a week, mornings or afternoons, to keep the shops open. Appeal launched for new volunteers Cudeca has launched a new appeal to attract volunteers to work in its shops and
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Tony Bryant / Jennie Rhodes
T. B./J. R. The Lux Mundi ecumenical centre in Fuengirola has announced the reopening of its charity shop in Calle Nueva. The shop, which is open from Tuesday to Friday between the hours of 10am and 1pm, will comply with the new regulations enforced
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EFE / N. HESKETH
They are a familiar sight to over a generation of expat residents and holidaymakers on the Costa del Sol, but next year Supersol supermarkets are set to disappear for good. On Thursday, it was announced that the stores, currently owned by Lithuania
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Cudeca will reopen the majority of its shops across Malaga province on Monday but with many volunteers in the high-risk group, the charity is looking for between 20 and 30 people willing to lend a hand for three to four hours a week. Volunteers ... volunteer should either send an email to voluntariado@cudeca.org or call 671 048 304. Thirteen of the organisation's 23 shops will open in the mornings from Monday 25 May, following all the measures recommended by the Ministry of Health in terms of ... made available. The use of masks will be mandatory to enter the shops. All items donated for sale in the shops will be put in quarantine for 72 hours. Each item for sale will be disinfected with steam at 120º. Each shop has adapted to the
Gibraltar
Debbie Bartlett
As of today, Friday 21 August, everyone over the age of 11 in Gibraltar must wear a mask inside shops and stores unless they have a medical condition or disability which exempts them from doing so. Masks are recommended for children under 11 as
Local
Tony Bryant
Some of the Costa del Sol’s charity shops and outlets reopened their doors after Phase Two of lockdown easing came into force on 25 May. Other organisations decided to wait a little longer, even though their shops are their main source of income. ... Selling second-hand goods donated by the general public, these shops generate tens of thousands of euros every year and they have become moneymaking enterprises to fund the charity work of numerous organisations in southern Spain. Phase Three, which ... reopen, all shops must now comply with regulations to encourage social distancing, while also employing other methods like methacrylate screens and strict daily cleaning and disinfecting plans. One of the problems faced is the fact that most volunteers
Local
Jennie Rhodes
...as well as main sources of income, including charity shops being closed for four weeks, are being felt by animal charities across Malaga province. Diane McClelland, president of Axarquía Animal Rescue (AAR) said, "the loss of income could be crippling
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...many to delay reopening. When the current Phase Zero turns into Phase One, in most areas this coming Monday 11 May, shops will be able to open to customers without an appointment. New rules in force from then on will include limiting the number of ... customers in the store at any one time to ensure social distancing. Clothes complications Few clothes shops were open on Monday, although more are expected next week when the appointment rule no longer applies. Some regulations will take a while to get
Opinion
Peter Edgerton
...that a battle plan can minimise the trauma. Decide what you need before you leave the house, don't visit more than two different shops and buy in bulk so it'll be at least another two years before your senses are mercilessly assailed by a neon