This department was a pioneer in Spain and its main objective is to assist and inform foreigners so that they feel 'at home' in Mijas

Participants presented new ideas and explored ways of collaboration between the associations and with the Town Hall

During this meeting they discussed matters of interest for British citizens, in Mijas there are more than 8.000

There will also be charity markets, the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Mijas Felina and an informative talk on traffic regulations

Last year they dealt with 9,580 enquiries in person, 7,310 telephone calls and 11,340 e-mails

Issues such as the exchange of driving licences or how to obtain a residence card were discussed

On its 40th anniversary, the newspaper honours other projects which have also been pioneers in the development of the foreign community on the Costa del Sol.

These meetings are held every three months with the aim of optimising the help that these associations provide to foreign residents

The talk will be in English on March the 28th at the Branch Offices located in La Cala

The event includes Andalusian and international dances for Spanish and international audiences

It will take place on Tuesday, 8th November, from 16:00 hours, in the La Cala Mayor’s Office assembly hall

It will take place next Tuesday, 8th November, at 4 pm, in the assembly hall of the Mayor's Office in La Cala de Mijas

The meetings will take place in the three retirement homes, and the first sessions will take place on the 4th, 5th, and 6th of October