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…
Travelling around Mallorca: Sa Figuera
This week our travels take us up the small road path, towards the little hamlet of Sa Figuera.
Spotlight on Soller
The Easter 2022 review
The restaurants went into a ‘bookings only’ zone for a few days to cope with all the people they had to turn away.
Humans of Mallorca
Clare and Charlie are Humans of Mallorca
Clare and Charlie pursued their media careers in London and visited Mallorca as often as they could.
Spotlight on Soller
Spotlight on Soller: The news is full of water and masks in Soller
Tradition is a friend of the Soller Valley and this year the Penitents Parades returned after a two year absence.
Sparkling clean in Soller this week
We are all hoping that after our run of poor weather that Easter will be sunny and glorious.
Humans of Mallorca and the ‘dark side’
Scams, criminality and opportunism exist in Mallorca just like anywhere else in the world.
The days of hibernation are over
This week in Soller Valley we look upon the last two unusual years we have all been through and what happens now.
Humans of Mallorca and the Soller Firo
The huge team of local people organising this year’s event, have a huge responsibility.
The Soul of Soller
Some are just looking for a change of scene and are not interested in the history or tradition.
Nan’s Day Out to the ‘Compassionate’ City
PalmaCompasiva seeks to recover neighbourhood solidarity be creating a support network caring for people in need.
The word is out – The Soller Valley is great
The Orange Fair has started in Soller with many restaurants offering Orange Menus until 3rd April 2022.
Humans of Mallorca create the first ‘Mothers Union’ in the Balearics
The first Mothers Union of the Balearics will be inaugurated in the Church.
Serious stuff in Soller this week
In the Soller Valley, everyone is getting very excited about the return of normal.
Humans of Mallorca living their best lives
The volunteer effort is in overdrive with organisations, churches and individuals turning up at the Ukrainian Church and other centres with donated goods.
Fiesta, Music and War...
Find out how Ukraine and horror are affecting the lives of the inhabitants of the Soller Valley.
Nan’s Day Out to the Calçotada
"We were delighted to have been able to do this in great company, good music and a charity worth supporting."
We are living in dark times…
The inhabitants of the Soller Valley are experiencing many emotions this week.
- Greece and Portugal cash in as Spain says adios to Golden visa
- Mallorca set to welcome back young British seasonal workers
- Ryanair to base 16 aircraft at Palma airport this summer, an investment of $1.6 billion and supporting 7,000 jobs
- Residents furious in Palma NO-GO area
- Weekend weather: No masking the fact that carnival could be a wash-out