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13 complete social and cultural integration course offered by Consell de Formentera

foto 2021 curs integYesterday was the last day of class for 13 islanders enrolled in a course on social and cultural integration organised by the Formentera Department of Social Welfare. Hailing from multiple countries of origin, participants attended classes this March at Formentera’s adult learning centre, the current edition marking the 15th round of instruction since the course first began.

After watching diplomas handed out, social welfare councillor Rafael Ramírez applauded students’ effort and interest and pointed out that the regional government-issued certificates of completion would be valid for CCSE citizenship tests and to demonstrate integration during the early phases of a person’s stay in Spain.

This year class size was limited to ensure compliance with Covid-19 safety protocol. Instructor Dolores Fernández Tamargo covered topics including Spanish constitutional values, human rights and civil liberties, the Balearic Statute of Autonomy, the European Union and gender equality, among others.

31 March 2020
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera

Students in Teresa Matilla’s painting course expose work

cartell 2021 expo teresa matillaThe Formentera Department of Culture reports that at 6.00pm this Monday 5 April, students in artist Teresa Matilla’s painting course will pull the curtain back on a show of their creations that is on display at the “Ajuntament Vell” gallery. Participants concentrated on composition, dove deeper into their exploration of textures and, as the instructor explains, “we did our best to offset the effects of the pandemic with complementary insight and exercises via social media”.

Besides pieces crafted during this year’s course, the exhibition will feature creations from last year’s alums, whose 2020 show was called off amid the pandemic. The artwork will range from oil and acrylic to mixed media, a reflection of the range of techniques touched on during classes, with students enlisting recycled material as well.

The show is on view Monday to Saturday from 11.00am to 2.00pm and 6.00pm to 8.00pm.

31 March 2021
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera

‘Formentera To-Go’ — Consell continues backing businesses by showcasing eateries with takeaway and delivery

cartell 2021 formen per emportarThe Formentera Department of Commerce has reprinted and updated an infographic highlighting the bars, restaurants and other establishments that are currently serving food for takeaway and delivery. The island remains in tier 2 of public health alert and businesses devoted to hospitality must close by 6.00pm.

Deputy premiere and commerce councillor Ana Juan applauded participating dining establishments for offering the service to locals and the island’s earliest visitors and “keeping the sector going the first weeks of the season”. In that spirit, the ‘Formentera To-Go’ poster has been translated into Spanish and English and will be distributed among businesses in tourism.

31 March 2021
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera

Pressing for personnalised approach, Formentera urges reconsidering of mandatory masks at beaches and outdoor areas

Consell de Formentera premiere Alejandra Ferrer has responded to yesterday’s announcement in the Spanish national gazette that masks would become mandatory in natural spaces. The island’s top-ranking official described the edict as “completely at odds with previous policies which recognised the authority of regional and municipal governments on Covid-19 restrictions”.

The chief cast the approach as “heavy-handed, at least in the case of a place like Formentera. A safe distance can usually be kept at beaches and natural spaces here and the risk of viral spread can be duly avoided”. “If the central government wants people’s buy-in the purpose of these measures needs to be clear”, she insisted. Previous rules didn’t require masks at beaches, open-air pools or outdoor spaces provided safe distancing measures could be practised.

Balearic first minister Francina Armengol is scheduled to take part in the Joint National Health Council (CISNS) today. President Ferrer urged her to advocate for a rethinking of the rule: “It needs to be reevaluated and adapted to each setting and situation, reflecting the characteristics of each place and the changing state of affairs in each municipality”.

31 March 2021
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera

Formentera welcomes back Leonmanso

foto 2021 leonmansoThe Formentera Department of Culture reports that from 8.00pm on Friday 9 April, Leonmanso will give a free concert in the courtyard of Centre Antoni Tur “Gabrielet”. Capacity is limited and seats can be reserved by emailing reserves@conselldeformentera.cat before Thursday 8 April at 10.00am.

Culture chief Susana Labrador said the concert was part of programming around this year’s Balearic Islands Day (Dia de les Illes Balears) — a bill that ultimately happened today after the pandemic forced its postponement in March. Complete safety protocol will be in force during the concert.

Llure Marquès is Leonmanso. He started composing his own songs more than 15 years ago. On the strength of a demo, he was named finalist in contemporary rock and Catalan creativity for IB3’s Rec-Play competition in 2008. There, a second-round win scored him the chance to record his first album, Rinosaure. Quim Torres (Delèn) was at the controls for a follow-up, Jardins de brutes basses (2014), while a third effort, 2018’s Escolta com sona es teu pols, was an album of absolute essentials.

Leonmanso is the musician you would invite to your birthday party, or when you’re making dinner, or before turning in for the day: in fact, he’d pen a song for the occasion. He sings it all, and sings for everyone. And that might be why sometimes, in the words of his producer, the whole world seems like a Leonmanso song —  and not the other way around.


31 March 2021
Communications Department
Consell de Formentera

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