A Christmas Message
A CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM AGE CONCERN MARBELLA – SAN PEDRO This Christmas many of us will enjoy a typical festive time. Friends, family, good food, a tipple or two and perhaps another pair of seasonal socks that really should be re-gifted. But we should remember that there are a lot of older neighbours who dread […]
Inheritance versus gift tax in Spain
This article was originally published here: https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/23/inheritance-versus-gift-tax-in-spain/ – we are showing it in its entirety. Across Spain and other European countries, it has become increasingly common for elderly homeowners to transfer their properties to their children before they pass away. The motivation is usually straightforward: parents want to make life easier for their heirs, avoid […]
Age in Spain News September 2025
We’re publishing the link to the latest mailing from Age in Spain as it contains a lot of useful information about: TIE Appointments Our Dementia Carers Support Group – one year on Current Job Opportunities at Age in Spain Residence Permit for Relatives of Spanish National – New Guide Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund […]
Health Emergencies in Andalucía – Call 061 for Faster Response
At Age Concern, we want to ensure that all residents and visitors — especially older adults — know how to get help quickly in an emergency. While 112 is the general European emergency number and can be used in any situation, in Andalucía, calling 061 for health emergencies (ambulance or urgent medical help) is recommended […]
A Brief Guide to Wills and Estates In Spain
All of us at AGE CONCERN MARBELLA-SAN PEDRO want our members to live their best possible lives. To ensure that each one of us can minimise worries about such things as what happens to our “estate” and who gets what etc., we have prepared this short Guide. It should be said at the outset […]
Spring Is The Time To Renew And Reconnect
This is a wonderful time of the year. Mother Nature has finally shrugged off her Winter coat and everything is starting to come alive again. It is the time for renewal and reconnection and AGE CONCERN MARBELLA – SAN PEDRO are looking forward to welcoming an ever growing number of our older expat neighbours to […]
In Memory of Tom Burns
TOM BURNS1942 – 2025 Tom Burns was the first president of Age Concern Marbella-San Pedro. He was a founding member of our branch, together with Stephen Brooksbanks, Don Lessor and Tony Bates. Unfortunately, they have all now passed on but we owe a debt of gratitude to them all for having the courage to start […]
Lunch at Trattoria Babbu onThursday 27th February
We have a great lunch and quiz planned at Trattoria Babbu, on Thursday 27th February. The restaurant is in Avenida Burgos 22, Nueva Alcántara. This is a really popular new venue, so we are very pleased to have the opportunity to share it with you for a special Age Concern lunch. See map and location HERE:We will meet at […]
Sad News about Tom Burns
Dear friends and supporters, It is with great sadness that I am writing to you to let you know that Tom Burns has passed away. For those who did not know him personally, I can tell you that he was the first president of Age Concern Marbella-San Pedro. He was a founding member […]
2025 is the Year of Choices
We make decisions all the time. Some are simple others more complex. Each of these decisions offer choices. If we are all to truly live our best lives the obvious question is how? Of course some things can´t be changed as we get older – but that doesn´t mean we are powerless. Over the years […]