The eerie world of the Soller Valley
Take a look at what has been happening in the Sóller Valley lately and how its residents are living under the new restrictions.
Shirley Roberts
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Off to a flying start for 2021
The beginning of 2021 in the valley of Sóller is presented with another 15-day lockdown, and a lot of renovation work for this summer.
Humans of Mallorca get around…
The island is on the move to make sustainable accessibility a reality.
Fresh start in a New Year
After a very different Christmas, we want a great New Year for us and for everyone we know.
Humans of Majorca New year thoughts
It is a new era for Centre Stage productions with many incomers arriving at the beginning of each year
Asking ‘What’s to do about it?’
What have the Humans of Majorca learned since the first lockdown in March?
All eyes on us
A gentle, different, Christmas is in store for most of us and we are all fine with that.
A Christmas Cornucopia of Humans of Mallorca
The Food Bank of Soller and all who work there, volunteer their time, and donate are my heroes of the year.
Soller Valley alternative Christmas
The countdown to Christmas begins with a semi-lockdown and big problems with the PCR testing needed to get home.
The kindness and involvement of Humans of Mallorca
This Christmas it has been all about Food. The human spirit can do so much but it needs feeding every day.
The lights are on
Christmas has landed in the Soller Valley and with the end of the year, Soller's people look forward 2021.
Soller Valley is getting ready for Christmas
This Christmas programme is not announced yet but expect music and carols as life goes on in the Soller Valley.
Car Parks to concerts in Soller
2021 will bring radical changes to the town centre as well an atypical Christmas in the calm life of Soller Valley.
All Change ready for 2021
Newbie innovative businesses open in Soller aimed at creativity.
Making sense of our current "New Normal"
Take a look on ow the new normal is impacting the life in Soller Valley as we move towards the end of the year.
All about the mushroom and celebrations in Soller Valley
Check out what has been going on in Soller Valley lately and what is expected for the Christmas season which is just around the corner.
Spotlight on Soller
Our weekly spotlight on the Soller area
Find out what columnist Shirley Roberts has to say about Soller Valley this week.
Humans of Majorca
Maeve Leaning a Human of Mallorca
The pandemic changed the focus of the sowers of Soller and bags gave way to mask production...
Spotlight on Soller
Another lot of new rules
News from Soller this week by Shirley Roberts.
Humans of Majorca
The Gang of Four Voices…
My crew, which I will introduce you too, is Rachel Fox, Anna Nicholas and Barry Byrne.
Spotlight on Soller
Leave the door open Soller – I’m coming in…
Keeping an open mind on everything is the way I walk through life.
Humans of Mallorca
Barry Byrne, a Human of Mallorca and the air we breathe
Local and national newspapers want the story and now the TV cameras have been in the Soller Valley.
Humans of Majorca
Looking for their autumn life
For those with the inclination to spend your winter time doing something different I encourage you to visit these churches and see what the ‘people of faith’ are up to.
Spotlight on Soller
A serious round-up
Caring for the community in Soller during such difficult times.
Spotlight on Soller
All about the light and cameras this week
Lighting occupied the coffee time chatter this weekend.
Spotlight on Soller
Here comes the train and the weather
The Soller Valley has been a perfect photographic opportunity this week.
Spotlight On Soller
Here come the niggles
Time passes and new routines are quickly established. The memories of the early lockdown are easing only to be replaced now by the new reality.
Our Family Outing
Into controversy
What a glorious walk they said and just no-one else around.
Spotlight On Soller
Time to Take a Change
Life has got very serious this week in Soller with the news that our Residential Home for the elderly has become infected.
Nan's Day Out
Nan’s Day Out to Porto Pi
How much does the day cost is the first one? The majority of my trips cost a picnic lunch and petrol.
Spotlight On Soller
The new start begins
The talk this week has been of starting a Bridge Club and we need a teacher as most of us have never played. Volunteers please contact me at the Bulletin.
Lifestyle
The dream team of the Soller Valley – a Humans of Majorca story
This week I spent my time in La Sal, a new venture in the Puerto Soller.
Lifestyle
Nan’s Day Out - Alcanada
This is the place for rock pools, fishing and children just messing about. A touch of the ‘Swallows and Amazons lives in Alcanada
Spotlight On Soller
August 2020 limps to its end
Saturday marks the first of five music Saturdays. This is all based in the Patio of the Escolapies Cultural Centre in Soller.
Spotlight on Soller
Time to move on in our reality
The tourism door is banging on its hinges and new arrivals are bright and in your face. This should all make for a very interesting few months.
Spotlight on Soller
Communication is the name of the game
To keep the dialogue going and trust your news sources is the lesson of the week.
Nan's Days Out
Nan’s Day Out to a village with many parts
Son Sardina of old was part of a huge Possessio – a Manor house employing all the locals on its lands, churches and main house.
Spotlight on Soller
August brings reality
Here in my sollerweb world, we are still going strong.
Spotlight On Soller
The party returns to the Valley
Sollerics love a good party and have learnt to adapt in Covid times.
Lifestyle
Two ‘Nan’s Days Out’ this week
Can Penasso is now renamed as La Meson and is the nearest the Soller Valley has got to a trendy Beach Club.
Lifestyle
Fastighetsbyrån Sunny Friday - Digital viewing!
If you can't come to us we will come to you: This week we show a new production in an upcoming area!
Participate
Do you think that closing shopping centres, bars and restaurants will stop the spread of Covid-19?
News
Check today's classifieds
See here for properties, services and much more.
Community
Brexit – For thousands of UK nationals in Spain there is still time to act
This means for UK nationals, who were unable to begin or complete the process of applying for residency in Spain and the new TIE card, there is still time to act.
Lifestyle
Baby spinach smoothie and Lasagna
Marc Fosh reveals another two delicious recipes made from spinach to help maintain a healthier lifestyle.
Lifestyle
The eerie world of the Soller Valley
Take a look at what has been happening in the Sóller Valley lately and how its residents are living under the new restrictions.
Lifestyle
Films in English in Palma
Take a look which films will be screened in English this coming weekend in Palma.
Community
Scandinavian news and views in Mallorca
The most unexpected thing in Mallorca for Scandinavians that decide to move here is the humid air and indoor environment.
Lifestyle
How to get through the winter months in our garden
For the garden, you have to remember that plants won't like cold nights and strong winds.
Sports
Messi escapes with two match ban
It was the first time in 754 matches that Messi had been sent off for Barcelona.
Lifestyle
Gyms are closed, so will we exercise on our own?
Today Simon Kenion Shears, gives his view on the closure of gyms.
Sports
No-game weekend for Real Mallorca
A recent survey showed that Espanyol and Real Mallorca will be promoted in May.
Comment
The Longest day
"I really feel for those young people who are expected to behave in a restricted way that no other generation has had to endure since the middle of last century."
Lifestyle
Minorca joins the fight against hunger
The various food banks across Mallorca continue to report a huge demand, if you are able to make a donation to your local food bank and are not sure which is most local to you get in touch with the Majorca Daily Bulletin office.
Comment
My column
Donald Trelford's column on Trump's pardon and Katharine Whitehorn.
Community
Christmas Fun at The Academy International School
This past week was a lovely build up to Christmas at The Academy International School!
Comment
Another kick in the Balearics
Whatever steps the Balearics takes, certain matters are out of Palma’s hands.
Comment
Back to square one
In today's Blog: "Not everywhere is the same, of course not, but the Balearics can be considered in a somewhat similar way to the Canaries."