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Formentera welcomes first crop of clinics tackling sexual violence in sport

cartell 2020 curs prevencioThe Formentera Department of Sport reports that yesterday marked the start of a five-day course designed to help participants prevent sexual violence in sport. Organised by Espai Dones in association with the Consell de Formentera, the series of day-long clinics for trainers, sport clubs and sport professionals will take place at Centre d’Esports Nàutics and blend textbook and hands-on learning.

Sports chief Paula Ferrer was in charge of presiding over the course’s kick-off. “In the quest to eradicate criminal acts like sexual violence, equality training and education —even in the world of sports— are crucial”, said the consellera.

“We’ve come a long way in recent years, female athletes are more visible and relevant than ever before, but it’s not enough; we’ve got a long way to go. It’s critical we continue developing equitable policies that protect those of us who are still enduring sexual violence everywhere. Sexual violence still happens in sports”, she said.

“I’m thrilled to see Formentera hosting this course”, said Espai Dones chair Dolores Fernández Tamargo. “It’s going to help participants get up to speed on best practises and protocol to prevent sexual violence in sports.”

Five days of training
Yesterday’s inaugural session was tuned to helping students come to grips with the concept of sexual violence in sport. Today participants will learn about legal aspects of the issue and related legislation. Wednesday’s class will include information about ongoing strategies to tackle sexual violence in sport, and Thursday will see participants taking part in an equality workshop. The week of training will conclude Friday with a lesson on best practices and a round-table discussion. The event will feature Marta Lliteras, who will speak to attendees about Binomi, a sports company; Oti Camacho, with insight about taking the leap and captaining a sports club; Bàrbara Marchal, a specialist in Nordic walking and year-round sports, and Pilar Calvo, who will talk about the importance of active community groups.

Part of the local activities programme for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the course also received organisational support from Women in Professional Sport (AMDP) — a group founded in 2016 to fight for the rights of women in sport. AMDP’s Balearic chapter launched this July.

Saluting AMPD’s efforts to build awareness in the world of sport, and bemoaning the fact that the pandemic had prevented this year’s course from being open to the public, Councillor Ferrer pledged the Formentera Department of Sport’s continued support “for initiatives like these in the struggle for equality”.

3 November 2020
Department of Communications
Consell de Formentera

Sala de Cultura resumes weekly programme of films

cartell 2020 cinema xiThe Formentera Department of Culture reports that the Sala de Cultura will soon welcome islanders back for its programme of cinema. Two weekly sessions —Fridays at 8.30pm and Sundays at 8.00pm— will take place from 6 November. This month’s programme can be found at agendaformentera.cat and on the Facebook page of Cinema Formentera.

Culture consellera Susana Labrador highlighted recent programming like the summer outdoor film series Cinema a la Fresca, as well as stage productions which were scheduled pre-pandemia. “We’re in a position to fully comply with public health orders from the regional government, so we’ve opted to resume screenings at the cinema”, Labrador said, adding that officials would be “watching rules changes closely and retooling cultural programming accordingly”.

Cinema capacity is currently 104, masks are mandatory at all times and moviegoers will be asked to sanitise hands and maintain a safe distance. Food and drinks will not be permitted. Advance reservations will not be taken, rather, tickets can be purchased at the box office before every session.

2 November 2020
Department of Communications
Consell de Formentera

Lifeguard and rescue service crowns summer 2020 season

foto 2020 equip socorristesThe Formentera Department of Interior reports that Saturday 31 October will mark the end of lifeguard and rescue service for summer 2020. This season lifeguards logged 432 cases of general assistance, most often informing beachgoers of conditions at sea, and reported 589 health-related incidents like jellyfish stings and first aid for injuries. Thirty-six individuals required rescue.

The Consell has purchased a €27,000 van-pickup combo for the lifeguard and rescue crew.

30 October 2020
Department of Communications
Consell de Formentera

Consell offers Catalan classes to hospital staff and Guardia Civil

foto 2020 curs hospital de formenteraThe Formentera Language Advisory Service (Servei d’Assessorament Lingüístic/SAL) reports that language are back on the calendar for health workers at the Hospital de Formentera and local Guardia Civil agents. The first of two beginners’ (A2) courses is scheduled for evenings in the conference hall of the hospital, with eight students currently enrolled; classes for the second course will be held at the Guardia Civil barracks and attended by two students.

Since first partnering in November 2012 with the local hospital to propose language instruction for personnel, the Consell de Formentera has underwritten an exhaustive range of Catalan courses to help students prepare for successive exams. Put on hold in March amid the declaration of emergency orders, the current courses are geared towards the next round of Govern de les Illes Balears-announced tests in January.

Also originally scheduled for a March start, the course for the pair of Guardia Civil officers marks a first and is the product of a partnership between the Eivissa-Formentera Office of the National Administration (Administració General de l’Estat).

‘Promote knowledge and use of the local language’
Language policy chief Raquel Guasch said she was thrilled to see “the slow but steady return to normal of these classes where are designed to promote knowledge and use of Formentera’s local language among social stakeholders connected to the community”. The consellera affirmed, “We hope this initial crop of classes for Guardia Civil officers will be the first of many, and are envisioning progressively higher levels, like B1 or B2”.

Public health protocol will be respected in full, with classrooms constantly ventilated, mandatory masks for students and teachers, social distancing and, when possible, classes outdoors.

2 November 2020
Department of Communications
Consell de Formentera

Winter hours start Sunday 1 November for metred parking

foto 2020 zona blavaThe Formentera Department of Mobility reports that from Sunday 1 November, winter hours will take effect for metred “blue zone” parking in La Savina, Sant Francesc and Sant Ferran, while Es Pujols will hold off on reactivating the scheme until summer. Winter hours apply 9.00am to 2.00pm and 4.00pm to 8.00pm Monday to Saturday until 1 May. Parking is free on Sundays and bank holidays.

Vehicles in winter can stay parked in a zona blava spot for up to three consecutive days — up from just one day in summertime. For their part, drivers who park in green zone spaces, which are restricted to authorised vehicles and accredited motorists La Savina, can leave their vehicle parked for up to 15 days — a limit that remains the same in summer and winter.

Renewals in December
The mobility office reminds islanders that motorists who renewed a metred parking authorisation in March amid the invocation of emergency orders will see their permit expire in late December. Drivers accredited to park in blue zone spaces must renew their authorisation at year’s end, either by appointment at the OAC or on the OVAC.

30 October 2020
Department of Communications
Consell de Formentera

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