Shirley Roberts
'Soller Shirley' Facebook page started fifteen years ago. The daily ramblings on events and life in the Soller Valley continues to this day. ‘Spotlight on Soller’ is a weekly page in the Mallorca Bulletin and has been for over 10 years. I Immersed myself in the Soller world I left London for. Every day I learn something new and tell the tale. I was part of three generational move to the Soller Valley and have had the joy of watching my grandchildren grow on this wonderful island. A previous life in journalism for the Times Newspaper, General Manager of a London Hotel and the creator of a start-up company, in North London (eventually sold to a PLC) sums up my life. I am now back where I started, writing stories every day and looking after www.sollerweb.com, Humans of Mallorca and Nan’s Day’s Out. I just love to tell a tale…
All about the mushroom and celebrations in Soller Valley
Check out what has been going on in Soller Valley lately and what is expected for the Christmas season which is just around the corner.
Spotlight on Soller
Our weekly spotlight on the Soller area
Find out what columnist Shirley Roberts has to say about Soller Valley this week.
Humans of Majorca
Maeve Leaning a Human of Mallorca
The pandemic changed the focus of the sowers of Soller and bags gave way to mask production...
Humans of Majorca
The Gang of Four Voices…
My crew, which I will introduce you too, is Rachel Fox, Anna Nicholas and Barry Byrne.
Spotlight on Soller
Leave the door open Soller – I’m coming in…
Keeping an open mind on everything is the way I walk through life.
Humans of Mallorca
Barry Byrne, a Human of Mallorca and the air we breathe
Local and national newspapers want the story and now the TV cameras have been in the Soller Valley.
Humans of Majorca
Looking for their autumn life
For those with the inclination to spend your winter time doing something different I encourage you to visit these churches and see what the ‘people of faith’ are up to.
Spotlight on Soller
A serious round-up
Caring for the community in Soller during such difficult times.
Spotlight on Soller
All about the light and cameras this week
Lighting occupied the coffee time chatter this weekend.
Spotlight on Soller
Here comes the train and the weather
The Soller Valley has been a perfect photographic opportunity this week.
Spotlight On Soller
Here come the niggles
Time passes and new routines are quickly established. The memories of the early lockdown are easing only to be replaced now by the new reality.
Spotlight On Soller
Time to Take a Change
Life has got very serious this week in Soller with the news that our Residential Home for the elderly has become infected.
Nan's Day Out
Nan’s Day Out to Porto Pi
How much does the day cost is the first one? The majority of my trips cost a picnic lunch and petrol.
Spotlight On Soller
The new start begins
The talk this week has been of starting a Bridge Club and we need a teacher as most of us have never played. Volunteers please contact me at the Bulletin.
Lifestyle
The dream team of the Soller Valley – a Humans of Majorca story
This week I spent my time in La Sal, a new venture in the Puerto Soller.
Lifestyle
Nan’s Day Out - Alcanada
This is the place for rock pools, fishing and children just messing about. A touch of the ‘Swallows and Amazons lives in Alcanada
Spotlight On Soller
August 2020 limps to its end
Saturday marks the first of five music Saturdays. This is all based in the Patio of the Escolapies Cultural Centre in Soller.
Spotlight on Soller
Time to move on in our reality
The tourism door is banging on its hinges and new arrivals are bright and in your face. This should all make for a very interesting few months.
- What a carry on! European Union abandons full launch of new travel entry system for Britons in favour of "phased rollout"
- Uncertainty surrounds EU Entry/Exit System implementation
- Fresh hope for Golden Visa in Spain
- Living in Palma Airport - Safe and warm
- Laura Hamilton: “I’ve always loved Mallorca, I just wished I’d bought here earlier...”