Wednesday 10th February 2016 – Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent By Debra Reynolds Wednesday, 10th February, 2016, is Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent – the season of penance, fasting, reflection and prayer. On this day, ashes are applied to the foreheads of the faithful to symbolize the…
All change for Christmas in Soller Published in the Majorca Daily Bulletin Tuesday 23rd December 2014 Photographs by Rachel Fox As all the people left the Valley last Friday heading off on planes to the UK and further afield we were considering hanging a sign above the Soller Tunnel. ‘Will the last person out…
An orange or a carton in the Soller Valley? By Shirley Roberts Published in the Majorca Daily Bulletin on Tuesday 27th June 2017 Photographs by Rachel Fox A backstreet Soller bar was my gossip venue this week and a request for an orange juice. Six oranges were cut in front of me, squeezed then strained…
Diamonds were the friends of the press that gathered in the Belmond La Residencia this week. We marvelled at the beautiful, subtle diamond jewellery presented to us by Vanessa Tugendhaft. An A list of celebrities led by Madonna have been seen wearing her pink string band with the diamond in the middle. This is diamonds…
In the 19th Century the Port of Soller had a large fleet of Sailing Ships transporting goods to the East Coast of Spain and the South Coast of France. The advent of the ‘Steamers’ (steam boats) in the second half of the 19th century brought the sailing vessels to an end. The Soller shipping lanes…
The Batucada – The Sound of Soller in 2014 A year ago the music of the BATUCADA burst on to the Soller scene. Street music, party music and much more. The simple definition of Batucada would be a percussion jam session, but that doesn’t begin to describe the awesome power a tight ensemble is capable…
HOLY WEEK – AS IT UNFOLDS Written by Debra Reynolds Our Religious Affairs Correspondent The Brotherhoods (or “Confraries”) of Soller and their Processions Religious Brotherhoods are groups of faithful people who devote their time to doing charitable works. Some brotherhoods are only associated with the town of Sollerwhilst others may be a part of larger…
Sandra Hamill is a lady many know from her work with disabled travellers and her commitment to the Anglican Church in the Port of Pollensa. It was my privilege to talk to her this week in her office off the Port of Pollensa’s main square. She is a successful business woman with a string of…
Press release from the Jumeirah – Port of Soller – 10th Septem,ber 2014Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel & Spa is delighted to announce the appointment of a new General Manager – Jordi Tarrida.Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company and a member of Dubai Holding, has announced Jordi E. Tarrida as the new General Manager at Jumeirah Port…
By Shirley Roberts These are the days my friends, when energy needs to be spread over the whole island. The weather is great for travelling and exploring. Winter temperatures lend themselves to getting out there and seeing what the world on our doorstep has to offer. All too easy to stay put and let the…
