Marbella Family Fun update - Friday September 10, 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 September 10 until Thursday September 16.

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* Only two Magic Unlimited shows left at Torrequebrada

Our family has seen this magic show before by Renzo, Oscar and Mara at the Hotel Casino Torrequebrada and have been amazed. They are such a young group yet have so much talent. Our kids were blown away by all their magic tricks and enjoyed a bit of humour from their younger brother Steve.

There are only two shows left before the group leave to tour the world, so try and squeeze this one in before they go. Click here to read more...

* Real Housewives of Orange County come to Marbella

Marbella Town Hall and the Tourism Delegation has announced that the American television series "The Real Housewives of Orange County" has been filming new episodes in Marbella from August 29 and will continue until tomorrow September 4. The producers have been collaborating with the Marbella Film Office in creating the new episodes for the sixth season of this successful American reality television series. Click here to read more...Scroll down to Sept. 3!

* The Multisports Club Nueva Andalucia

A big thank you to all those who came along to our kids summer sports camp and joined in all the fun!! We hope to see you again really soon!

Don´t forget that we run a morning fun sports camp every weekend and school holiday throughout the year. Click here to read more...

* El Corte Ingles reverts to off-season hours

Summer opening hours are over at El Corte Ingles Costa Marbella which no longer opens on Sundays. Starting September 1st opening hours for the Marbella branch are 10:00am until 10:00pm. Click here to read more...

* La Canada Marbella Shopping Center

La Canada Marbella is the largest shopping centre on the Costa del Sol. It caters to everyones shopping needs and offers many indoor activities for the family. Click here to read more...

* Summer Camps in Marbella

One of our readers has been very pleased with their experience with a couple of summer camps. Read her review and add to it if you´ve got something to say about!

"I would like to recommend two summer camps that my son (12 year old) joined this summer.

1) Blackbox teatro, whole month of July in the summer. The teacher are wonderful, caring and very professional..." Click here to read more...

* Helle Hollis car rental review

One of our readers asks:

"We are looking to rent a car for a few weeks in Marbella and found Helle Hollis on your site. Do you or anyone else recommend it? I´d like to hear some experiences." Click here to read more...

* Charity Football Tournament in San Pedro

Costa Unida Football Club are pleased to announce that they are hosting a charity football tournament called The Foundation Cup on behalf of The Foundation of Friends on Saturday 11th September. This event will be held at their polideportivo ground in San Pedro from 10am till approx 1pm. Click here to read more...

* 66 year old hiker lost in La Concha

As I was browsing through the San Pedro website I came across this article. It shows how careful you must be when you climb La Concha mountain in Marbella. This hiker must be thoroughly embarrassed. Read on! Click here to read more...Scroll down to Sept 6!

* International Theatre Studio Charity Show

The International Theatre Studio is pleased to announce that our annual CHARITY NIGHT SHOW will be held at 6.30pm on Sunday 19th September at the Parque Torre Leonera in Benahavis. This year our chosen charity is CUDECA and, with your help, we hope to raise a healthy sum to donate to this wonderful cause. Click here to read more...

* Princess Studios fitness and beauty specials

Now the summer is over & the kids are back at school it’s time to give yourself some TLC & get your fitness, hair & beauty routine back on track. There’s no better place to come than Princess Studios. What a' ya' waiting for? Click here to read more...

* ADANA Garden Fete

A Garden Fete in aid of ADANA (Association for the Rights of Abandoned Animals) will be held on September 12 from 12:00pm - 4:00pm at Casa no 2, Finca el Pernet, 12 Avenida de Pernet, Diana Park, Estepona. Click here to read more...

* Spend the weekend sailing!

With all the wind we´ve been having, maybe it´s a good time to go out sailing. You don´t have to own your own sailboat to have a good time. We´ve recently been having some great reviews about the Escuela Nautica Marbella, so why not take the opportunity and hit the sea this weekend? Click here to read more...

* American Club luncheon

On Wednesday September 22nd at 12.30hrs the American Club of Marbella is inviting you and your friends to lunch at Restuarante Boulevard for only €20 - drinks included. You do not need to be American to join us! 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. Click here to read more...

* Lovely Marbella school review

One of our readers who recently moved to Marbella has some very nice words to say about their choice of school this year. A very inspirational review.

"We have recently moved to the costa and having 3 children (2 now in college in the UK) we are most aware of the need to find a school that works with parents, children, teachers and the wider community." Click here to read more...

* Road works in Puerto Banus

Marbella Town Hall has announced that from today September 8 until Friday September 10 Avenida Julio Iglesias (this name always makes me giggle inside) in Puerto Banus will be cut off due to installations of ecological islands. I believe these may be recycling bin areas. There will be an alternative route to the north of the avenue.

* How to choose after school activities

Nearly all the schools on the Costa del Sol have started the new academic year and all of us parents are scrambling around now trying to find activities to keep our kids busy after school. Click here to read more...Scroll down to Sept 8!

* Best college towns in US

If your child is looking to head to the US for university, then you might want to take a look at this latest article in the USA Today. This is their list of top 10 colleges in the US: Click here to read more...Scroll down to Sept 9!

* New website for Cake Couture

The design is the same, but the address has changed for the Cake Couture website. Cake Couture creates and designs unique wedding, birthday, celebration cakes and cupcakes to suit all your individual requirements. Their designs are really incredible. Check out their page even if you don´t need to order a cake. You will surely be impressed. Click here to read more...

* Flamenco fashion show in San Pedro

The Marbella Delegation of Festivities has organized a flamenco fashion show on Saturday September 11 at 9:30pm. The show will take place on Church Square (Plaza de la Iglesia) and will show flamenco designs.

* Basketball tournament in Marbella

The Marbella municipal delegation on Sport in conjunction with the Malaga provincial council is holding a basketball tournament on September 11 starting at 5:00pm at the Parque Arroyo de la Represa in Marbella. Click here to read more...Scroll down to Sept 9!

* Triple A open day

Triple A dog shelter will be holding an open day at their own venue near La Cañada. Enjoy a day out with the family from 12:00pm - 6:00pm. Triple A is offering tapas, drinks and flea market.

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