The bright sunshine on Sunday 25th was the perfect backdrop for La Butibamba Park to be transformed into a hive of activity, colour and, above all, solidarity. The La Cala Lions Club held its now traditional Spring Fair, an event that, year after year, brings together numerous families, neighbours and tourists eager to enjoy the day and lend a hand.

From 11 in the morning, the park was bustling with people browsing among more than 50 stalls offering a wide variety of crafts, where they could find treasures not usually available in regular shops. “This is the fourth year we’ve held it in this park”, explained the president of the La Cala Lions Club, Karen Blair, adding that the day offered “lots of activities for children and plenty of entertainment for adults”.

 

The Lions Club also set up its usual stalls, including its popular second-hand clothing shop, with some of its garments showcased in a fun fashion show held later that day. “We hold this event every year and we have lots of participants; today we have more than 50 sellers and every year we have more people taking part and more visitors”, said club member Anita van Gelder, miembro del club. 

Among the varied offerings were original items such as those from Villa Carmen Bees, whose manager, John Wheatley, brought the fascinating world of bees to the public. “We come to support the Lions every year and bring a display hive for the children to see. We also bring children’s books. Everything is designed to get people to interact more with the bees and, of course, to try our honey and jams”, he said.

 

The festive atmosphere was enhanced by the collaboration of associations such as Esveiki. The event, which was supported by the Foreigners’ Department, had a strong charitable focus, with all proceeds going to the La Cala Lions Club.

 

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