Spain

Latest Updates from the UK Government for S1 holders

UK nationals who are living in Spain or move to Spain permanently before the end of 2020, will see their rights to access healthcare in Spain stay the same from 1 January 2021 for as long as they remain resident. The UK Government has issued the following information and strongly encourage those who haven’t yet registered for healthcare …

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Life in Spain – Did we answer your Questions?

This week, we ran a free webinar about ‘Life in Spain’ and were joined by various Costa Women Sponsors, Experts and friends to talking about living in Spain.  During the first 30 minutes, our experts answered the questions which you submitted prior to the webinar and then we had a Q&A session.       Topics covered   Alex …

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Update for UK Nationals from the British Embassy – October 2020

Latest news from the British Embassy for UK Nationals in the run up to the end of the transition period as at October 2020   Residency information: –          We know that there are still many rumours around that green residency certificates must be exchanged for the TIE by 31 December. Please be assured that this …

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Applying for your T.I.E. – tarjeta de identidad de extranjero

SUPPORT GROUP FOR BRITISH CITIZENS IN NEED – TIE-CARDS – NEW MEASURES IN NEW NORMALITY Mijas Foreigners Department have out together information for British citizens who already got a green residency and who like to exchange it into the new TIE-card which is quite easy to do.   Right click the image to Download as …

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Costa Woman of the Summer

During these difficult times, we want to celebrate and recognise members of Costa Women who have gone above and beyond.  This summer we have been asking for your nominations for Costa Women who have stepped up, or left their comfort zone to adapt to the recent changing and challenging times.       We asked and …

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Cudeca Hospice & Knitted Knockers of Spain Association

Cudeca Hospice & Knitted Knockers of Spain Association   Benalmádena, 31 July 2020   On 30th July, the Knitted Knockers of Spain association visited the Palliative Care Centre of Cudeca Hospice to donate their breast prostheses, hand-woven by their volunteers. The visit was attended by the President of the Knitted Knockers association, Maria Bailey and …

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Update for UK Nationals from the British Embassy

Many of you will have seen, on Monday the Spanish Government introduced a new residency document for UK nationals who are protected by the Withdrawal Agreement – the Tarjeta de identidad de extranjero or TIE. This means some changes to the appointments process and anyone registering from now on will be issued with the biometric …

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THROW AWAY WORLD

I remember a time when my mum would say we were living in a “throwaway society”!  Of course, she was talking about clothes when we would buy new instead of receiving “hand me downs” or any holes would be sewn or patched and worn again and again.   This is when food was fresh and real, …

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Behind the Mask

“The eyes shout what the lips fear to say.”   “Your eyes are a reflection of your spirit.”   “Smile, your eyes sparkle when you do.”   Are these statements really true at the moment? What do we see in the eyes of strangers in the street out for their daily exercise, or in the …

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Age Care Association Volunteers continue their good work

Age Care volunteers are working hard to keep their members from being isolated, the drivers are distributing light lunches to over 30 members twice a week, weekly shopping trips, regular telephone calls, bi-weekly bulletins that keep them informed of the latest news, an on-line chat room that enable them to see and talk to their …

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