Pitch perfect Costa Calida
• Issue No. 2018 • 7 - 13 Mar 2024
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With over 700 Barbershop singers from across Europe competing for the prestigious Chorus and Quartet medals, the weekend promises an immersive musical experience. Pilarmonics, eager to be part of this grand celebration, anticipates forging new con-
nections and rekindling old friendships. If you would like to become a member of the Pilarmonics and subsequently the Iberian Barbershop family, the invitation is open. Enthusiasts of Barbershop and modern acapella are encouraged
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to reach out. Contact them at presidentpilarmo nics01@gmail.com or attend their Thursday evening rehearsals at Centro Cívico, Dolores de Pacheco, starting at 6.45pm. Pilarmonics extends a warm welcome to all who share a passion for music.
ON March 2, a cold front left the northwest region of Murcia covered in a snowy blanket. The towns of El Sabinar, Calar de la Santa, and Cañada de la Cruz in the Moratalla district woke up to a winter wonderland after overnight precipitation, accompanied by a sharp drop in temperatures. While the Altiplano also witnessed some snowfall, it was in smaller amounts. Local businesses that rely on snowfall during the winter to attract tourists have faced challenges this year due to unseasonably high temperatures. The cold weather is expected to attract visitors eager to experience the snowfall, injecting much-needed life into businesses that have struggled amid the warm winter. Temperatures in the northwest dipped close to 0 degrees Celsius early in the morning, with Moratalla recording the lowest temperature at 1.4ºC and Caravaca de la Cruz at 2.1ºC. The chill also reached Murcia and the Vega del Segura, where, after surpassing 20 degrees during the day, temperatures plummeted to below 10 degrees at midnight. In addition to the wintry conditions, the region experienced strong winds throughout the week, with Molina de Segura facing gusts reaching up to 100 kilometres per hour. The emergency services hotline (112) responded to 65 calls related to the powerful winds and coastal phenomena.
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pport.org or via bank transfer to La Caixa (ES79 2100 6032 8702 0016 8624). For those preferring a more personal touch, drop by Harvey’s to make a donation and cheer Mark on as he takes the plunge, demonstrating that community spirit can reach new heights. Join in, and together, let’s make Mark’s skydive a soaring success for MABS.
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IN HARMONY: Chasing Barbershop dreams.
Dare for hope IN a daring display of courage and commitment, Mark Wilson, of Harvey’s in Hacienda del Alamo, is set to leap from an airplane on April 7, all in the name of charity. His mission? To raise funds for MABS Mazarron, an organisation dedicated to supporting those affected by cancer. Mark aims to reach a fundraising target of €2,000, and you can be a part of this thrilling event by sponsoring him. Visit ‘GO GET FUNDING - Mark’s Skydive’ at https://gogetfunding.com/ marks-sky-dive/ to contribute. Alternatively, you can support through PayPal at donate@mabscancersu-
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THE Pilarmonics Chorus based in Dolores de Pacheco is working hard to hone their skills to perfect their harmonies. Beyond routine rehearsals, their focus is now split as they diligently prepare to go compete with the newly-formed international chorus ‘Sparkle & Shine’ at the highly-anticipated annual BIBA (Barbershop of Iberia Association) ‘En Armonia’ (In Harmony) convention in Calpe, taking place from April 4 to 7. This year’s convention is shaping up to be a dazzling affair, boasting performances by world-renowned quartet Vocal Spectrum, flying in from the US. Joining them on the stage are last year’s LABBS gold medal chorus, Cheshire Chords, and ladies’ gold medal quartet, Barberlicious.
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SKY DIVE: A daredevil dive for a cause.
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