A walk along the seafront in Tenerife always makes you feel good, but on Sunday 13 December, over 2,000 people will converge on Playa de Las Americas to boost the fight against breast cancer.
North and south, young and old, male and female, British and Spanish will come together wearing pink , as they walk the 3.5 kms from Mediterranean Palace to Sal Y Tien to raise money and awareness. Last year 20,000 euros were pledged, this time there is just the one walk on the island and coaches will ferry volunteers down from Santa Cruz to add their weight to the cause. Two charities will share the proceeds, AECC, a Spanish cancer charity, and Amate, a Tenerife charity dedicated to fighting breast cancer.
Awareness,early diagnosis and treatment are the keys to the continuing increase in cancer sufferers making a full recovery. Cancer touches many lives,most people know a family member or friend that has had the disease, all the more reason to make the Walk For Life a great success. There will be stages at each end of the walk, with entertainment in Spanish and English, this really is an event that cuts across all boundaries.
The walk starts at 11am, but it’s a good idea to arrive early. If you need any more information, phone 600821100 or try the website. If you are coming along, register your intent at Facebook, and help the organisers to plan ahead.
The weather forecast issued by the Agencia Estatal de Meteorología was for 15 litres a square metre but 100 litres were recorded and the radar station still is not working.
El Cabildo de Tenerife stresses that all the safety teams working for the Island Corporation acted swiftly when the north of the island was hit by heavy rains yesterday (Monday 16th).
The Island Corporatoin would like to point out that the weather forecast issued by the Spanish Agencia Estatal de Meteorología was 15 litres per square metre when 110 litres were recorded and the radar station at los Pechos in Gran Canaria is still not working.
Rundown of events:
At 15.00 hours: the first emergency calls are registered at the 112 emergency number and the following emergency services are activated: Consorcio de Bomberos, Brigadas de Conservación de Carreteras staff from the Servicio de Gestión de Emergencias del Gobierno de Canarias.
At 16.00 hours: Gobierno de Canarias declares a pre-alert situation due to Adverse Meteorolgical Phenomenon (FMA) and actives its Plan Especial por Fenómeno Metereológico Adverso (PEFMA).
At 16.15 hours: the Military Emergency Unit (UME) is activated.
At 17.00 hours: the standby teams at the 10 Fire Stations on the island are activated and 90 firemen and 18 vehicles rush to the scene. The standby road safety teams are also activated: 60 men, 3 bulldozers and 12 vehicles.
At 17.30 hours: a crisis committee is convened formed by the president of the Cabildo, Ricardo Melchior and the island councillors of the Cabildo’s departments of the Environment (Medio Ambiente) and Roads, Safety & Mobility (Carreteras y Movilidad y Seguridad) as well as island councillor Mónica Méndez and several heads of departments.
At 18.30 hours: the crisis committee meets at the operations headquarters of the 112-CECOES, together with the Dirección General de Seguridad y Emergencia of the Gobierno de Canarias.
At 19.00 hours: the president of the Cabildo signs the document declaring a state of Emergency Level 1 (Islandwide) and officially requesting intervention by the Military Emergency Unit (UME).
N.B. This is a standard formality, which in NO WAY affects or delays implementation of any of the emergency operations – these began THREE HOURS EARLIER. (continues)….
At 21.00 hours: an advanced command post is set up (PMA) at the Parque de Bomberos in La Orotava, from where, under the coordination of the Fire Chief, all operations are managed throughout the night.
At 06.00am today: the state of emergency is lifted and the road squadrons continue working. Of the 11 affected roads, all of them except TF-326 have been opened to traffic.
Sparkle is a new online dating and friendship site taking social networking and online communities to a new level. Their new website is due to be launched mid-December and promises to be full of engaging and captivating online activities. Take a look at their blog, become a fan of theirs on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for all the up to date info on mature dating online. Make sure you pre-register for Sparkle to get 12 month´s membership absolutely FREE of charge!
This is the FanPage for the imminent launch of a new Sociable Network – Sparkle.
Bright, edgy, informed and constantly updated, that’s the new Tenerife Magazine, the islands only online magazine. Already it is making a name for itself with original, sparky articles that reflect the many facets of Tenerife life. If that wasn’t enough, they are also running some great competitions, starting with a weeks holiday at Sands Beach Resort Hotel in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote. People who like to explore and experience the different regions in Tenerife also like to take in the other Canary Islands, Sands Beach has a great beachfront setting and a relaxed family friendly feeling. All you have to do to enter is join the Tenerife magazine Facebook group, and wait for the draw on November 30.
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Facebook is just one of the mediums used by Tenerife Magazine to interact with its readers, they also have a Flickr photo account, and are up and running on Twitter. Harnessing the power of social media means that Tenerife Magazine will always be relevant and topical, there’s no waiting for the next printed edition, fiestas, concerts and happenings can all be there at your fingertips within hours. The recent tragedy at Los Gigantes beach showed the worth of such immediate coverage. one of the team, John Beckley was nearby when the rock fall occurred, his second move was to record the scene on camera to share with others. John’s first response was to pitch in and help clearing some of the rocks. With much confusion surrounding the tragedy, Tenerife Magazine was able to present the facts as soon as possible. The photos were put on the Flickr account and made available for any media outlets to use free of charge, the account got a staggering 4,380 hits just on that day.
Ready for anything
Thankfully Tenerife is usually a place of fun and relaxation, blessed with myriad places to learn about, and a rich culture to dip into, Tenerife Magazine is dedicated to presenting a fresh view of island life to holiday makers and ex pats. so pop in, look around, and join the groups, they are always keen to hear what you have to say.
