Author name: Ali Meehan

Latest Update from the British Consulate – Coronavirus

All the latest information is on https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain and Brits in Spain Facebook. The Q&A document that is pinned to the top of their Facebook page is kept updated and is a useful place if you need information.   Here’s what the Embassy advise:-   Specifically for tourists trying to return to the UK   The Spanish authorities […]

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Positive Cov19 stories

During the lockdown and our free online webinars, I have heard inspirational stories from Costa Women members.  Here’s the first three.  If you have any you would like to share please comment below and I can be in touch.   Using what Skills you have Firstly, Marjan Looije – Marjan one of our dutch members

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2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are in this together and can best get through it together.   Following the Government’s decree on Saturday 14th March as described in this report, life in Spain has changed and over the coming year over half of us may experience the dry cough, sore throat and tiredness symptoms of Covid 19.   The government prescription is ‘self isolation’

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FCO advises against all but essential travel to Spain

15 March 2020   The FCO has updated its Travel Advice to advise against all but essential travel to Spain, following the restrictions put in place by the Spanish government in response to the outbreak of coronavirus (Covid-19). For more information visit (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain).   On 14 March, the Spanish government introduced a State of Emergency,

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International Women’s Day – Meet the Speakers (Part II)

The second in our ‘Meet the Speakers’ series we will introduce the next three Speakers for our 8th International Women’s Day Conference, taking place on 12 March and workshops during the morning of 13 March.  Find out more about the Conference, how to enjoy time working ON your business and not just IN your business and the networking opportunities available at

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International Women’s Day 2020 – Meet the Speakers (Part 1)

In the first of our ‘Meet the Speakers’ Series we will meet the first three of Speakers for our 8th International Women’s Day Conference, taking place on 12 March.  Find out more about the Conference, meet all the speakers and book your place here 1230.co.uk/spain-2020   The Conference has been arranged for the 6th year running in association with

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Costa Women 2019 Review

Happy 2020, a big new year with 366 days to start a new decade and celebrate the 10th anniversary year of Costa Women.  Before we begin and rush headlong into the roaring 20s, celebrate with me our 2019 highlights, achievements and special moments including our membership now reaching 8,500 Costa Women made up of 127

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