Vicki McLeod

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Riders in the storm... but mostly in the sunshine

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This week in Majorca Mallorca it is completely dedicated to the crazy people who cycled in terrible weather last week.

The Sunday Interview: What’s all the fuss about Grayson Perry?

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The Arts Society Mallorca will hold their first lecture of the 2021/2022 season at Son Muntaner Golf on October 14th.

Jan Edwards with her book "Daughter of Deia".

My Mallorca book dream is finally completed

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Vicki McLeod talks to Jan Edwards, about her first book Daughter of Deia.

The Chairman of the Mallorca Arts Society, Tim Robinson.

Art, fun and friendship: The Sunday Interview

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“The Arts Society is for anyone, you don’t have to have a clue about art, all you need is curiosity and an open mind.”

Mallorca Majorca: August AGAIN!

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Here are everyone’s suggestions for nice things to do, see, and eat in and around Pollensa.

Summer Blog: The Barbecue Olympics

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Since moving to Mallorca I’ve tried to get into barbecuing, but my husband insists that we have a wood fire rather than one of those easy gas grills.

Nick from Yachting Gives Back , Jo, Tim and Pete from Mallorca 360 and Brad from Save the Med.

Mallorca Majorca: They did it!

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Tim and Jo have snorkelled and kayaked around the island for 33 days.

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Majorca Mallorca: Question, question…

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Do you have questions on travel quarantine, PCR, antigen, where to go to get the test, what to expect to pay, and what to do if they test positive, what to do when they get back to the UK after their holiday? If the answer is yes, find out more with Vicki McLeod who has the latest information here.

Mallorca Majorca: Strawberry season

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Fresopolis is an organic public farm where you can pick those strawberries and buy fresh vegetables free of chemicals and pesticides.

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Mallorca Majorca: Son Amar flying high

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Son Amar has reopened with a new show and a full-on Hollywood facelift.

The future for the refit industry in Mallorca looks bright

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After the initial shock of the COVID-19 lockdown last year, many of the yachting businesses have seen a great deal of activity.

Majorca Mallorca: Community in action

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Vicki McLeod talks to George who brought his project from an idea into a reality and therefore helping people on the island.

You can listen to the podcast here: https://majorcamallorca.buzzsprout.com/1220624/8262963-ep-26-horses-and-wine-wine-and-horses-and-masks-on-the-beach-or-not

This week V and O talk to Dan and Emelie from Ses Rotes about their project to bring a traditional Mallorcan finca back to life, raise world class horses, and produce world class wine.

The birth of a new vineyard

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Now it is being given a new lease of life with an extensive redevelopment including creating six hectares of vineyards and 7 star horse accommodation.

On the road with Florry the Lorry

These days it is possible to be doing your job from anywhere in the world via your laptop.

Vicki and Oliver from the Majorca Mallorca podcast get off the beaten track in Mallorca and go riding with the Natura Cavall cowboys!

Have you ever wanted to learn to ride? Are you a grown up and dream of getting on a horse and riding out over the mountains? Then Natura Cavall can teach you to ride.

You can listen to the podcast episode here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1220624/81...

And read the article in the Majorca Daily Bulletin on their website here: https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/

You can see the Natura Cavall website here: https://naturacavall.com/

A ride on the wild side

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The Natura Cavall concept is to share and show a different side of Mallorca, and discover the wild beauty of the island whilst on horseback.

Take a stand

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"If you spend a lot of time at a computer then try it out, your health will thank you for it."

One year on in Mallorca

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Friday March 13th, Coronavirus was confirmed in all of the 50 provinces in Spain.

Business Branding for Beginners

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Branding affects how people perceive your business: it can drive new customers and increase awareness.

Letting Myself Go

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Vicki McLeod: "The plan is to do all of these and tell you lot about them as well. What do you think?"

Joanna has been running her shop for 15 years.

The next Chapter

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As the new owner of Estudio 3 takes over next week, Joanna is preparing to work on her next dream...

What can you do to improve your data security on WhatsApp?

What’s Up with WhatsApp?

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What can you do to improve your data security on WhatsApp?

Music video for Holly Lowe's single 'Forecast For Snow'
Filmed, directed and edited by Emma Fenton and Joaquin Amespil in Mallorca Jan 2021
http://emaloufenton.com and http://thisispe.com/work

Welcome to snowy Mallorca! This is a song about chapters and ends of chapters. Let the snow fall and cover everything so we can start afresh.

The future looks bright

She was able to launch the song onto the global music scene through a kickstarter campaign that she organised to fund the release.

The Agora team Marianne Boulard, Kike Pursals, and Breno Casciello receiving their prize with Principal Rafael Barea and teacher Eva Fitz

Against all odds!

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The Rotary Club of Calvia International successfully runs their Inter Schools Debate Competition for 2020/2021.

Business support in 2021

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Will we see many visitors this year at all? What can you do for a business you love?

Step by Step: The Power of Walking

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Ideally, walking at least 30 minutes a day can do everything to improve your health.

Minorca joins the fight against hunger

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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.

Staying sane in crazy times

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Vicky McLeod gives us some of the tips that people have been using to overcome the difficulties of lockdown.

Celebrate every win!

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Vicki McLeod talks to Carys Anderson and her clients about keeping fit for the new year.

The culmination of an ambition for Dr. Joe Arrindell

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Joe first started working with professional athletes in 2003, working for a legendary Belgian cyclist.

Keep Calm and Carry On

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“We are delighted to be able to encourage young people to develop skills in communication, critical thinking and public speaking."

Prepare for the worst: no need to hope for the best

If you have been relying on your European Health Insurance Card you might want to consider other options as UK leaves the EU.

Once bitten, twice shy

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“The chiropractor told me I should have an MRI, but I knew I wouldn’t be able to afford to pay for one privately, it just devastated me”.

European Health Insurance Card how to get it after Brexit.

British people vulnerable as rights to health care change

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A new service entirely in English is to be launched, the first of its kind in Spain.

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Boxing in the white collar charity match at Renegade Martial Arts.

Woman on the verge

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Could 2020 be the world having a midlife crisis as well? Are we all in it together? Is it just me?

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Tales from the hunger queue

How can we help?

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The Mallorca business survival guide

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Local Majorcan businesses who will offer their advice and experience to others to stick together into 2021.

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Perfect Pollensa

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Where else would you suggest we try to have a staycation in Majorca?

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The British are...

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It’s a family business with a staff team of 25 which has seen its fair share of challenges over the years, not least of all 2020, coronavirus and now… Brexit is looming.

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The “Real Women of Mallorca”

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I interviewed Lucy and some of her Real Women to ask them about what it means to them.

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Gerdi and the outgoing President Ralf and the incoming and outgoing Assistant District Governors.

Rotary welcomes a new president

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The club is always open to new members, but the prospective members must hold dear the mission of the Rotary itself with the motto “Service over self”.