Marbella Family Fun update - Friday October 1, 2010

We send out our Marbella Family Fun newsletter on a weekly basis on Fridays always with the English movie listings.

* English movie listings

These are the listing for movies that are playing in Marbella and on the Coast in English from Friday October 1 until Thursday October 7.

If you would like to receive regular updates on original version movies playing locally, please sign up to our newsletter. Click here to read more...

* Mother, Baby & Toddler exhibition

The Mother, Baby and Toddler exhibition 2010 will be held on Saturday November 13 and Sunday November 14 from 10:00am to 8:00pm at the Palacio de Expocisiones y Congresos de Estepona (Avda. Litoral). This exciting two-day event brings together all the baby products, services, advice and information you need to raise a happy, healthy family. Click here to read more...

* Cheese festival in Teba

The Andalusian Artisan Cheese Festival 2010 in Teba (Feria Mercado del Queso Artesano de Andalucia) will be held this year from Friday October 1 to Sunday October 3 in the village of Teba. This village is located in the mountains just an hour and a half from Marbella. Click here to read more...

* Team Xtreme Marbella

At Team Xtreme, we've evaluated and selected the most breathtaking outdoor adventure activities. They are suitable for different ages and abilities and all are provided by experienced and qualified professionals in their respective fields, so you're guaranteed to have the best possible experience. Click here to read more...

* Torremolinos Feria

The Feria de San Miguel Torremolinos Fair 2010 will be taking place from Wednesday September 29 until Saturday October 2. This is a great place to soak yourself in the local Spanish culture eating traditional Spanish food like tapas and paella, dancing to flamenco in the streets and drinking homemade sherry or local beer. Click here to read more...

* Canyoning family experience

Canyoning is a sport where you travel in canyons using a variety of techniques that may include other outdoor activities such as walking, scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling, and/or swimming. Team Xtreme Marbella Canyoing tours offer an amazing outdoor experience that brings the kids back to nature and challenges their body in jumping, swimming, and climbing. Click here to read more...

* Pizarra Tapas Route

The Pizarra Tapas Route 2010 will be taking place Friday October 8 until Sunday October 10 in the village of Pizarra just about an hour´s drive from Marbella through the road to Monda and Ojen.

Enjoy this festive day out with tapas from 17 different bars and restaurants. If you like tapas, this event is not to be missed.

* 8th Alora Soup Festival

The 8th Alora soup festival 2010 also known as Día de las Sopas Perotas will be taking place this year on Saturday October 2 starting at 12:00pm. Perota soup is named after the locals of Alora who are called Perotas. Click here to read more...

* Consequences of cyberbullying

Each cyberbullying incident is dealt with on a case by case basis and depends a lot on the parents as well as the school the child is attending. If you want to know more about what kind of consequences you may suffer if you decide or someone you know decides to cyberbully, then read on... Click here to read more...

* Oddmund Berger seminar in Fuengirola

Finally we have set the date for the 4th seminar / workshop with Oddmund Berger. Please note the date December 4th 2010, and join us for an inspiring day with interesting people. Session will start at 1:00pm and end at 4:00pm. Click here to read more...

* Selwo Aventura reverts to winter hours

Starting October 1, Selwo Aventura will be changing the park opening times to their winter schedule. For all of October Selwo will be open from 10:00am until 6:00pm Monday to Sunday. Click here to read more...

* Hip hop dance classes in Marbella

If you or your kids enjoy hip hop, house or commercial dance then you should try Cyril´s classes at the Nueva Alcantara Padel and Tennis Club on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00pm. Price: €45 per month or €15 per class. Click here to read more...

* How to fight cyberbullying

In continuation of our anti-cyberbullying campaign we have posted an article on how to fight cyberbullying.

Are you being cyberbullied? Have you received a hateful message online or on your mobile phone? Read on for the best ways to fight cyberbullying:

Feel free to comment on any article and be sure to let your children know about our forum and to use it. It is there for them to express themselves and get things out in the open. Click here to read more...

* Festival de la Copla

The Festival la Copla 2010 will take place at the Palacio de Ferias y Congresos de Marbella on Friday October 1 at 10:00pm. This festival is in aid of the Wheelchair Basketball Club in Marbella. All funds raised will go to the maintenance of the club activities. Click here to read more...

* San Pedro Running Day

The San Pedro Sport Club is celebrating their 15th anniversary in conjunction with the XVI City Race by hosting a San Pedro Running Day 2010 on Saturday October 9. Click here to read more...

* Road trip to Ronda this weekend

Make a family trip to Ronda in Spain to visit the oldest bullring in Spain, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and taste the local cuisine of this charming village located only 45 minutes from Marbella. Click here to read more...

* Fall weather in Marbella

Planning a trip to Marbella for half-term? Not sure what to pack? Then follow our weather page for the latest updates on the weather patterns on the Costa del Sol.

Temperatures in the Fall in Marbella drop slightly averaging around 23ºC / 73ºF. By the fall, the locals welcome the drop in temperature and the cool evenings, which start around end of October. Click here to read more...

* How can schools fight cyberbullying?

How can schools fight cyberbullying? There are lots of creative ways schools can introduce ways to prevent cyberbullies on campus. Click here to read more...

* Villa Padierna spa wins Best Spa in a Hotel award

The Thermae Spa at the Hotel Villa Padierna in Benahavis has been chosen as the best "Hotel Spa" in Spain, according to Spa World magazine, industry professionals and spa clients who have participated in the First International Congress of SPA in Spain, which took place in Mallorca. Click here to read more...scroll down to Sept 30!

* Forever King of Pop tribute show

Don´t miss FOREVER KING OF POP - a musical tribute to the Michael Jackson - at the Teatro Alameda in Malaga from September 30 until October 3. This show is only going to be in town for a few days, so hurry and get your tickets now! Click here to read more...

* Marbella 24 hour film challenge

The Marbella Film festival is proud to announce the launch of its annual 24 hour film challenge, as part of the 2010 festival fringe. The event which is organised by Marbella International Film Festival, in association with New World Trust and with the support of “The Marbella Film Commission”, offers great opportunity for the film makers to add to their credits and demonstrate their talent to the world audiences. The challenge is scheduled to take place from October 15th to 17th.

This film challenge is sponsored by BIG BUOY Production House, who is offering a prize of £5000 worth of post production service for the winners of the 24 hour film challenge 2010. Click here to read more...

* New! Parents´ Opinion corner on Marbella Family Fun

Our Parents Opinion corner is a place to express yourself, share comments, experiences and interests, and interact with other parents. This is your chance to talk about whatever you feel.

This forum is headed by a contributing mum from Marbella who has lots of experience in raising a family on the Costa del Sol. Anyone can join in the conversation by adding comments or posting your own articles and viewpoints. Click here to read more...

* School dinners and child obesity

Our first article from our Parents´ Opinion forum:

"School dinners - two words that strike repulsion into the hearts of most mums and dads of a certain age. But as our generation deal with rising levels of child obesity, it is now time to examine their benefits.

Love them or loathe them, for many of us they were a daily factor in our lives, save for the lucky few who brought ‘packed lunch’." Click here to read more...

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