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…
Humans of Mallorca – just looking to live
Humans of Majorca are a complex bundle of those who have plenty and those who do not have enough.
Here come all the words in the Soller Valley…
How do the inhabitants of the Sóller valley cope with the problems that recur every year?
Nan’s Day Out and ‘just turn right’…
Have you ever wondered where you arrive when you just turn right?
‘I’m only Human – after all’
Find out how the inhabitants of the Sóller valley are preparing to welcome you all!
Nan’s Day Out for a blossom hunt along the 221
"We are not having the fastest walk in the world but it is always very beautiful."
Embrace the change and respect the past
How is Soller keeping up with the changing times? What's their secret?
The very real problems of the Humans of Majorca in 2022
What is the hard reality that young people in Mallorca have to face?
The New Year begins
What expectations do the inhabitants of the Soller valley have for 2022?
Nan’s Day Out to the Oratori
Find out why the Oratori made a lovely first ‘Nan’s Day Out’ of 2022.
A Christmas and New Year to remember
Memories come in all shapes and sizes and this festive season will be remembered.
A review of the Humans of Majorca in our world in 2021
As the year changes what is actually going to happen in 2022?
Welcome to the twilight zone...
The New Year hastens on and this is the last Spotlight on Soller for 2021...
Some of the Humans of Mallorca of 2021
One significant fact I learnt early on in this ‘Social History’ snapshot is that people arrive in Mallorca ready-made.
Counting down now in Soller
This week in Spotlight on Soller: Covid Christmas, new rules for Xmas, future is looking bright and the Christmas lottery.
Human of Mallorca: Things I miss...
2022 is a very exciting time for new arrivals in our world.
Rolling with the punches and swimming with the tide
"We are all looking forward to a quieter week next week..."
Nan’s Day Out
What does Mallorca look like when the winter weather is perfect and the resorts are closed?
Nan’s Day Out to Bunyola
This is a winter trip which is worth the time and you are welcome to follow in this ‘Nan’s’ footsteps…
Drifting into December 2021
Panic now that Spain has brought in new rules from 1st December 2021.
- 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...”