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Shirley Roberts
Shirley Roberts

'Soller Shirley' Facebook page started fifteen years ago. The daily ramblings on events and life in the Soller Valley continues to this day. ‘Spotlight on Soller’ is a weekly page in the Mallorca Bulletin and has been for over 10 years. I Immersed myself in the Soller world I left London for. Every day I learn something new and tell the tale. I was part of three generational move to the Soller Valley and have had the joy of watching my grandchildren grow on this wonderful island. A previous life in journalism for the Times Newspaper, General Manager of a London Hotel and the creator of a start-up company, in North London (eventually sold to a PLC) sums up my life. I am now back where I started, writing stories every day and looking after www.sollerweb.com, Humans of Mallorca and Nan’s Day’s Out. I just love to tell a tale…

Community

‘I’m only Human – after all’

Find out how the inhabitants of the Sóller valley are preparing to welcome you all!

Shirley Roberts 25/01/2022 10:37

Lifestyle

Nan’s Day Out for a blossom hunt along the 221

"We are not having the fastest walk in the world but it is always very beautiful."

Shirley Roberts 20/01/2022 10:07

Community

Embrace the change and respect the past

How is Soller keeping up with the changing times? What's their secret?

Shirley Roberts 18/01/2022 10:53

Lifestyle

The very real problems of the Humans of Majorca in 2022

What is the hard reality that young people in Mallorca have to face?

Shirley Roberts 13/01/2022 10:26

Community

The New Year begins

What expectations do the inhabitants of the Soller valley have for 2022?

Shirley Roberts 11/01/2022 10:10

Community

Nan’s Day Out to the Oratori

Find out why the Oratori made a lovely first ‘Nan’s Day Out’ of 2022.

Shirley Roberts 06/01/2022 10:25

Community

A Christmas and New Year to remember

Memories come in all shapes and sizes and this festive season will be remembered.

Shirley Roberts 04/01/2022 10:44

Community

A review of the Humans of Majorca in our world in 2021

As the year changes what is actually going to happen in 2022?

Shirley Roberts 30/12/2021 10:32

Community

Welcome to the twilight zone...

The New Year hastens on and this is the last Spotlight on Soller for 2021...

Shirley Roberts 28/12/2021 10:00

Community

Some of the Humans of Mallorca of 2021

One significant fact I learnt early on in this ‘Social History’ snapshot is that people arrive in Mallorca ready-made.

Shirley Roberts 23/12/2021 11:46

Community

Counting down now in Soller

This week in Spotlight on Soller: Covid Christmas, new rules for Xmas, future is looking bright and the Christmas lottery.

Shirley Roberts 21/12/2021 11:03

Community

Human of Mallorca: Things I miss...

2022 is a very exciting time for new arrivals in our world.

Shirley Roberts 16/12/2021 11:00

Community

Rolling with the punches and swimming with the tide

"We are all looking forward to a quieter week next week..."

Shirley Roberts 14/12/2021 10:06

Community

Nan’s Day Out

What does Mallorca look like when the winter weather is perfect and the resorts are closed?

Shirley Roberts 09/12/2021 11:28

Community

We all need a passport to play

It’s beginning to look a lot like a Soller Christmas.

Shirley Roberts 07/12/2021 10:02

Lifestyle

Nan’s Day Out to Bunyola

This is a winter trip which is worth the time and you are welcome to follow in this ‘Nan’s’ footsteps…

Shirley Roberts 02/12/2021 11:32

Community

Drifting into December 2021

Panic now that Spain has brought in new rules from 1st December 2021.

Shirley Roberts 30/11/2021 10:34

Lifestyle

Bruna Martin is a human of mallorca

She is back with her own dance movement which is taking the Soller Valley by storm.

Shirley Roberts 25/11/2021 12:08

Community

The rumbles are getting louder

Local issues rumble as chatter and sometimes find a mighty voice and roar.

Shirley Roberts 23/11/2021 12:05

Lifestyle

Humans of Mallorca are working quietly behind the scenes

The Pandemic encouraged those who could to give to the immediate needs of others.

Shirley Roberts 18/11/2021 11:30