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Category: Local Heroes
This city is full of hardworking, creative and generous people that go the extra mile. In other words, we’re talking about the local heroes in Valencia.
All around the city you’ll find people making a difference and doing their bit for the Valencian community, the country and even the world.
Here in Valencia Life, we know that it’s the people that make a community. That’s why we love to give a should out to the great things the dedicated locals are doing. We also like to share the good news in Valencia and that’s why we write about these people. As a way to bring light to the work they are doing every day to make their neighbourhoods a better place.
We’ve met countless admirable people here in Valencia that deserve the name Local hero. From those opening their home to Ukrainian refugees to the super vet saving the neediest of animals in Valencia. As well as local business owners working hard every day to serve their community.
We just love to find local heroes in Valencia. So, check back regularly to see who we’re shouting about and why they deserve to be called a local hero in Valencia. Remember, not all heroes wear capes!
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Ryan Godwin is an English carpenter, set designer and furniture maker in Valencia. He has set…
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Valencia Local Heroes: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree — Valencia’s Mild Man Of Comedy Jesús Manzano
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