Marbella with Him & Her PJandHannah

Welcome to episode 13 of Marbella with Him & Her. In this episode they talk about the International Theatre Studio's Lark in the Park in Benahavis Park on Sunday 2nd June. Both Hannah & PJ are part of the TV Comedy Sketch Shows being performed. More information and booking details at https://internationaltheatrestudio.org/
They talk about the incredible acts performing at this years Starlite Festival such as Keane, The Corrs, and Take That. More information @starlitefestival 
They cover the new multi-level Higueron Beach Club that opens on 31st May in Benalamadena @thebeachclubhigueron
Hannah went to a restaurant in San Pedro called Atipico which had some really different dishes @a_tipicosanpedro
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It has been a busy week for Hannah & PJ and there is lots to report on in this week’s episode.
Some of the highlights include some great news issued by the Junta de Andalucia about the filling of swimming pools and the fact that from 1st June both private and communal pools will be allowed to be filled, and the water usage restrictions on private households will also be lifted.
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/private-and-shared-pools-can-officially-fill-20240517120007-nt.html
They also mention the new pilotless drones that will be tested in 2025 which ultimately will offer airport visitors and quick way to get from the airport to their destination. The article says that it would eventually take just 15 minutes from the airport to Marbella.
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/malaga-airport-prepares-an-air-taxi-service-20240517131514-nt.html
There was also some important news for residents that have not yet updated their green resident certificates to a TIE card, ahead of the new EU automated border system called the Entry and Exit System (EES).
https://www.surinenglish.com/spain/british-residents-spain-urged-apply-for-foreigners-20240513184513-nt.html
Step by step guide in getting your TIE https://www.immigrationspain.es/en/make-appointment-tie/
On Tuesday a family friend of Hannah’s flew out to Spain, with a friend to visit. They took them for some authentic Spanish tapas at La Fria in San Pedro for their first night, which went done very well indeed (@cervecerilamasfria)
Out and about this week Hannah and PJ attended the 25th Anniversary party for Essential Marbella Magazine on Thursday night, the most established and popular magazine for the Costa del Sol @essentialmarbellamagazine. The party was at a wonderful venue called Air Roof Top Bar, which is part of the Breathe Marbella establishment in Puerto Banus @air_marbella. It was a fun night with some great entertainment courtesy of @divafeverspain, a duo made up of Melissa Carver and Toni Leigha. There was also an amazing 25th Anniversary cake surrounded by handmade chocolates supplied by the Mayan Monkey Chocolate Factory in Mijas @mayanmonkey
On Friday night Hannah & PJ took their Dutch friends to La Sala Banus for a lovely meal on the terrace before heading inside to the live lounge to see Diva Fever Spain again, which is now bordering on them being official groupies! @lasalabanus
Finally, they talk about their trip to Mijas Pueblo where the Sabor a Malaga happened to be. It is where local producers come together to showcase their products such as olive oils, cheese and even wines @saboramalaga

In the latest episode of ‘Marbella with Him & Her’ Hannah speaks about her treatments at Marbella Beauty Academy and The Salon at Soho Market (@marbellabeautyacademy and @thesalon.beautyboutique) Send Jane a Whatsapp to enquire or book treatments at MBA +34 626 868 388
PJ speaks about the E1 Electric Offshore F1 that will be taking place in Puerto Banus in June with teams captained by sporting legends like Tom Brady, Sergio Perez and Didier Drogba as well as a new team founded by Hollywood actor Will Smith.
Hannah talks about the choir group she belongs to which is called The Del Sol Singers, run by the talented Karen Danzig. Contact Karen for info on +34 630 379 684
They both chat about the iconic restaurant El Pimpi, part owned by Antonio Banderas, which has opened at the Puente Romano Resort last week @elpimpimarbella
Hannah recalls her early start this Saturday for the Darkness into Light charity walk in Estepona. The walk starts before the sun rises so that participants experience the sunrise during the walk. It is to raise awareness for mental health and the prevention of suicide, two things that have affected too many people. The group was founded in Ireland and there are now charity walks all over the world https://www.darknessintolight.ie/ @dilcostadelsol
They also chat about Hannah's Men Talk that happened on Thursday which included former Blue Peter presenter Mark Curry, who has just finished a long run in the West End's musical Wicked.
Hannah was interviewed by Nicole King this week on Marbella Now TV station that broadcasts to Marbella. It was supposed to be PJ and Hannah speaking about the Podcast, but as PJ was still poorly Hannah spoke about her long-standing weekly quiz at The Hogan Stand in San Pedro. You can watch episodes at rtvmarbella.tv
Finally, they talk about this year’s Eurovision and some of the acts that appeared.
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In the latest episode of ‘Marbella with Him & Her’, PJ has a moan about feeling poorly and his cough. Hannah talks about her meet up with a friend who is writing a novel and wanted to know about the lockdown in Spain. Hannah and PJ discuss those times and how weird it was.
Hannah mentions her trip to Nails Factory Benalmadena which opened on Thursday (@nails_factory_benalmadena)
The Sur in English articles this week were about a huge festival coming to Marbella called Elrow (elrowtown.com) and the new daily flights between Malaga and New York that started last week.
On Friday they met up with Norwegian friends and had a delicious paella in Alabardero Beach in San Pedro. (@alabarderobeachmarbella)
PJ speaks about the Baklava he made for a Greek themed dinner party, and finally they mention the beach clubs that are now open and the recent launch party of Ocean Club Marbella (@oceanclubmarbella)

In this week's episode Hannah shares her first ever Reiki experience. It was with Reiki practioner Sandra who is based in Estepona @studioinnerbalance
PJ talks about his favourite watermelon salad, a regular dinner throughout the summer.
Ingredients: Diced watermelon, diced cucumber, sliced chilli, chopped fresh mint, sliced red or white onion, juice of half a lime, glug of olive oil, salt and pepper.
They both speak about the next ITS play called 'First Things First' being performed at the El Paraiso Hotel between 10th and 12th May which PJ is doing tech for https://internationaltheatrestudio.org/events/upcoming-events.html
Hannah & PJ also discuss a series that was very emotional called The Long Shadow which was about the Yorkshire Ripper. They recall some poignant moments and the sexism that was prolific at the time.
There were two stories of interest from the Sur in English this week. The first was about an event at La Cala de Mijas on Labour Day bank holiday on 1st May where there will be 700 kilos for skewered sardines (espetos) for visitors to enjoy free of charge.
https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/mijas-fuengirola/mijas-celebrate-labour-day-with-700-kilos-20240426145536-nt.html#vtm_modulosEngag=lomas::noticia:3
The second story was a congress being held in Marbella about online marketing and social media within the tourism sector. https://www.surinenglish.com/malaga/marbella-san-pedro/marbella-will-host-the-viii-national-congress-20240425080837-nt.html
Finally they speak about their trip to the Old Town in Marbella where PJ bumped into a former colleague who had just opened a cheesecake boutique called Dulce Safari (@dulcesafari) and their diversion on the way home via The Hogan Stand where they caught the final set of BUA @colmfitzpatrickmusic
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Episode 8 is brought to you from their new studio, a tent in their lounge!
Topics in this weeks Marbella with Him & Her include the launch event of La Sala Homes in Marbella, the new business for the La Sala Group which Hannah hosted on Thursday night.(https://lasalahomes.com/)
They also chat about the Netflix series Ripley which was filmed in Italy using some unique cinematography.
PJ mentions the new beach club Sublim that is about to open at the old Laguna Village location(sublimbeach.com).
The Sur in English story this week is about prehistoric Gibraltar which will feature on a new Netflix show. They also speak about the recent rise in gun crime in Marbella.
They share their experience in Gibraltar and the wonderful restaurant Zoca Tavern and then on to St Michael's Caves where they went to see stand up comedian John Bishop.(https://www.zocatavern.com/menu)
Finally they report back on their morning hike around a trail in Benahavis called Sendero Acequia del Guadalmina.
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