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Getting flowery… …with the & Floral Club

By Cathy Humphreys stage was set up to welcome UK Last week I was invited along demonstrator Kathleen Gibson, to the Christmas meeting of the from Blaydon. Marina Alta and Costa Blanca Chairman Tina Wallis Floral Club. opened the meeting and the The club, an established Christmas raffle was drawn, group that has been meeting with 15 lovely prizes being won for many years (albeit as two - but sadly not by Yours Truly! separate clubs at first), gets to- Then Kathleen began her gether every month at the La demonstration, Here Comes Senieta social centre in Mo- Christmas, which consisted of raira in a friendly, informal at- nine beautiful arrangements mosphere and members travel that started with nothing but from up and down the coast to ended up as mind-boggling, im- attend. aginative creations using all The Christmas meeting sorts of foliage, flowers and fes- kicked off in festive manner tive bling. with champers and mince pies I have to admit I was more for everyone and the sale of than a little envious as I im- raffle tickets before we moved agined what anything I could into the auditorium where the come up with would look like (I can't even arrange a bunch of flowers in a vase once the flor- ist's tape is cut!) As she worked, Kathleen told us a little bit about herself raffles, etc goes to charity and with many anecdotes that had on this particular day was us all giggling - from her days being donated to the local so- as a midwife, to trips and holi- cial services, the ambulance fa- days she had enjoyed… and cility and the Fontilles sanctu- even an encounter with Maur- ary. een Lipman at a flower show. The whole afternoon was She also gave us some of her fa- very pleasant and I met some vourite tips and hints on flower lovely people - not to mention arranging and demonstrating. talented. By the time she had fin- The club's next meeting will ished, the stage was ablaze be held on Thursday, January with colour and materials and 28 at La Senieta at 3pm doors the audience showed their ap- open 2.15pm, although a group preciation with great applause. of members will be enjoying a The arrangements were day trip to on Janu- then raffled off and, again (al- ary 20, for shopping and to though I had my eye on a lovely meet their counterparts from pedestal 'thingy', I failed to hold the Flower Club down there. the winning ticket and sadly The demonstrator at the Ja- had to go home empty-handed! nuary meeting will be UK I have to add here that all Floral Designer Lee Berill with the money raised through the Into the Light.

Teulada Lions Club donate to Benitachell Social Services and to Emaús, El Vergel

When, over eight years ago now, Teulada Officer for Benitachell and his liaison Moraira Lions first mooted the idea of a with the local Social Services Deptart- food voucher scheme to go some way to- ment which administers the issue of the wards alleviating the very real hardship food vouchers on behalf of T.M. Lions, which the onset of the economic crisis has proven very successful in getting the inflicted on a good number of families scheme established - so much so that living within the Teulada-Moraira area, they recently asked Mike if it would be Supermercados Pepe La Sal were quick possible for Teulada Moraira Lions to Lions are one of a number of charitable gift of €20 on his/her birthday and they to offer their assistance and support, provide additional funding for the organisations which continue their long- will all be given a card with €25 at Christ- without which it is unlikely that the scheme so that food vouchers could con- standing support of CAM Vergel, the mas/Three Kings so that, in addition to scheme would ever have got off the tinue to be issued to those in need in the Emaús Children's Home at El Vergel any presents which may be handed in to ground. village. and, since the summer, T.M. Lions have CAM Vergel, the children all have a little That initial commitment from PLS In response to this request, T.M. spent €661.50 on new schoolbooks for the spending money of their own. has continued over the years and helped Lions have donated a further €1,500 to children there; donated a further €400 to For details of all their future fund- underpin the decision by T.M. Lions, Benitachell Social Services Department cover the cost of winter clothes and raising events you can find Teulada taken in the early part of 2014, to expand and are committed to continue with the shoes; and delivered supplies of food to Moraira Lions Club on Facebook or their food voucher scheme to include Be- food voucher scheme for so long as the CAM Vergel as and when required. why not join their mailing list by send- nitachell. need for it subsists. The Club also makes sure that every ing "add me" to mailinglist.tmlions@ Lion Mike Dunn is the Club's Welfare On a different front, Teulada Moraira child in the Home receives a card and a gmail.com. COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015 Page 57

Santa Christmas and Harley New Year The Costa Blanca España The bikers stopped half way The climax of the ride was Angel Tours, JProduccions, year old daughter Chloe were in- Group's annual Santa Toy Run along the police escorted route the bikers arriving at Alfaz BBQ Centre Calpe which was vited to take part as pillion pas- event was staged place on Sun- for a group photo next to Beni- sports centre to the happy faces organised by Tony, Lucy and the sengers in the Harley parade day with over 100 Harley David- dorm Town Hall. This was then of just under 100 children from young warriors from Make A (see bottom left photo). son owners turning out with followed by a ride along Levante the various Emaús projects and Smile. For further information, con- their pillion passengers in Santa seafront which was lined by some children nominated by so- The main sponsors of the tact Peter Emmett, Press Officer costumes. The route for the ride hundreds of waving visitors to cial services. Prior to the bikers Costa Blanca España Group, for the biker group on 966 461 039 took the bikers through the the town who could hardly be- arriving with presents for the Telitec Connections of Moraira or email peter@peteremmett. streets of Albir, and lieve their eyes. They certainly children, they had been having a had a special interest in this com Alfaz to the cheers and well heard the bikes before they saw party with the generous support event as their Marketing Man- Photos with kind permission wishes of onlookers. them! Quite a spectacle. of the following organisations: ager, Gemma Broad and her 8 of Eddie Jansen. Page 58 COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015

Costa Blanca News' regular feature supporting local writers in conjunction with WordPlay Writers' Forum.

WordPlay and You "I'm feeling hungry", she said shifting impa- Welcome to Weekly WordPlay. Each week Word- tiently. Play provides news, views, and examples of writ- "Ah, I want to eat something right now", he ing by authors and poets, local and beyond. drawled. Founded in 2010, WordPlay's purpose is to en- She struggled to get this out - "I-I'm g-going to Co-Dependents Anonymous courage writers to write and then get them read. the kitchen". To this end we produce a quarterly short story Lines like these convey what is happening, (CoDA) anthology, and provide the help our members and also tell us something about the speakers. Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA) need to become published authors. The idea is to reveal something about the char- is a 'Twelve-Step Fellowship' of Over the past couple of years we've helped acter in a show not tell fashion. men and women whose common nearly two dozen writers be published for the Try this trick if you are facing problems in purpose is recovery from first time, including several whose novels and writing dialogue. Read it aloud to yourself. This co-dependence and the develop- memoirs you can find at Bookworld in Haban- way, it will be a lot easier to spot wooden or awk- ment and maintenance of healthy eras, Torrevieja. There is never a lack of inspira- ward dialogue. relationships. ■ tion among WordPlay writers, because there is Everyone is emotional Meetings in this area are held on no such thing as writers' block, even though Without emotions, the character's personal TUESDAYS, at 6pm on, at the Benidorm many writers will tell you they suffer from it. journey will always be boring. The story's plot MABS Centre, Av Mariners de la Vila Joiosa, Over the next few weeks, we're going to look at will be a dry catalogue of events. So add emo- La Cala (on main N332). modernising fairy tales. Yu may be surprised at tional elements. Make your characters portray For further information please contact the Helpline on how common they are. anger, feel frustration, and experience love and 633 452 623. despair. Use gritted teeth, stiffness, strained (CoDA is a non-profit organisation supported by the volun- Keep Writing voices, hand and arm waving, slamming doors, tary contributions of attending members.) ■ Bringing the characters to life and a range of other tricks to show what your Last week, we began our look at characteri- characters are thinking and feeling. sation in modern fairy tales. This week, we'll dig Don't forget that everyone has a major char- a little deeper. acter trait: they may be staid, funny, religious, Bringing your characters to life is one of the and so on. most challenging aspects of modernizing a fairy ■ Don't forget your minor players tale. Too often we see one-dimensional characters Your main characters will be your protagon- in fiction. In order that your story stands out ists and antagonist - Snow White and the evil from the crowd, your characters must 'live'; they queen, perhaps. But no fairy tale is complete must speak to the reader, encouraging laughter, without minor players. Of course, they don't need tears, joy, fear, anxiety, and pain as the tale prog- to be developed equally. It is not necessary for resses. them to command the reader's full attention. This But just how do you achieve this? can actually be distracting. However, it is still es- ■ Reveal gradually sential for them to seem real in the same way that Reveal the characters gradually. It's not pru- the major players will be. dent to tell the reader everything at once, nor too Think of how 'real' people act and react, and early. Often a character begins life as a stereo- build this into each of your characters. Do this, type, but as further details are revealed some- and your story will live. THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION, DISTRICT NORTH thing unexpected is brought to the reader's atten- From the French border to Roquetas de Mar in the tion. The character grows, as he or she wold were Be Part of It south. If you are a serving, ex service or retired and they to be met in real life. WordPlay is here to encourage writing, and get you and dependants ■ Use dialogue wisely writers' work read. Don't be apart from it, be part are in need Dialogue, or conversations between char- of it. We meet every second Monday of the month Welfare is at the heart of everything we do. We are acters, can be used to convey information and at 11am at The Emerald Isle, La Florida (except passionate about it and it is central to everything we do. provide insight into the character's traits. In- August). You can also contact us by email on Generally we offer practical, emotional and financial formation can be conveyed directly, such as "I am [email protected]. support to our beneficiaries in Spain; Support when there feeling hungry". However, the style and tone of Play with Words, has been a change in circumstances, such as the loss of a speech can be equally important: WordPlay partner, job, income or threat of homelessness. When there has been a change in mobility or independence, and aids or adaptations are needed (where statutory support is not available). This is not an ex- clusive list, but gives an idea of the kind of help we could offer. Where for some reason we are unable to help, we signpost to correct sources of advice, on a variety of issues such as, pensions and where to access equipment or services. Where we cannot help directly, we try to assist by working with other local organisations. Please do not feel embarrassed if you need assistance or feel you tak- ing resources from others. You can contact us by telephone, text or email. Contact: Pam, District North Welfare Coordinator 9am - 7pm, Monday to Friday: 676 451 780 (Dedicated Welfare Telephone). There is an answer phone outside of these hours where you can leave a message. Or email: [email protected] Or contact: Donna, Country Welfare Officer 8am - 4pm Mon to Fri. Telephone: 902 109 356 (option 6) or 690 144 603 Or email: [email protected] If you feel that you could offer us some time in supporting welfare as a caseworker or hospital and housebound visitor please contact Pam or Donna on: [email protected] or [email protected] For all enquiries other than Welfare please use the Info Line 648 860 251. COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015 Page 59

Help is an English-speaking voluntary community service on the Costa Blanca, which HELP provides assistance in medical and other types of emergency HELP OF DENIA AND MARI- Welfare: 607 386 964 NA ALTA Interpreters: 607 385 842 Latest news from Website: www.helpofdenia.com JAVEA HELP Friends of the Children of Email: [email protected] Fa- Helpline for info and medical equip- Emaús cebook: Help of DAMA ment: Elizabeth Homewood 96 579 The photo shows a snowman made by President: 634 345 014 5078 or web www.elizabeth. the Social Worker Pilar and her Help Office: 966 427 044 [email protected] daughter for the Woman's Shelter. Help Desk Denia Hospital: 966 JALÓN VALLEY The Friends of the Children of 429346 www.jalonvalleyhelp.com Emaus would like to thank all the won- Activity Centre: 659 583 834 Helpline/Medical Equipment hire: derful people who have donated their Charity Shop La Xara: 966 422 988 659 624 643 time and money towards helping the Charity Shop Moraira: 966 491 284 Jalón Shop: 96 648 0944 Emaús children in 2015. We wish you a Benitachell Care: 664 573 360 Alcalali Shop 96 648 29 70 very Merry Christmas and a Healthy Calpe Care: 664 237 135 and Happy New Year. Denia Care: 634 309 442 Web: www.helpvegabaja.com Marcia's Dance Centre Christmas Javea Care: 634 388 446 Office 96 672 3733 - Mon-Fri 10-13.30. Concert was excellent and very well Teulada/Moraira Care: 634 318 819 Email:[email protected] presented, thank you to everyone who Diabetes Supp.Group: 634 349 240 TORREVIEJA took part and all those who attended. Parkinson's Support Group: 634 Office 96 570 42 82. Open 10--13.30. Thank you to the ladies at the Benit- 301 677 email: [email protected] achell Chariry Shop for your generosity BENIDORM MURCIA MAR MENOR towards the Woman's Shelter. Web: www.help-benidorm.com www.helpmurciamarmenor.org Of- Many thanks also to the Laude Lady President: 607 387 040 fice 968 57 00 59. Mon-Fri 10-13.30 Elizabeth School for their presents for Equipment: 663 495 396 Email: [email protected] the children. We have just to pack the Santa Stockings with all your wonderful gifts and we will be prepared for Christ- mas. We hope to continue fund raising in 2016 and are counting on your continued collaboration. Many thanks again and all the best for the festive season.

All's fair at the fairs Christmas fairs continued last weekend team at the AECC Spanish cancer charity with several towns organising their own stall and an overall view of some of the other events. things on offer. The Forum Mare Nostrum complex in A Christmas Fair was also held at the Ciu- Alfaz del Pi invited people of all nationalities dad Patricia residential complex in Benidorm along last Saturday and the photos show the same day so local residents and visitors Pamela Dawson Tasker BME with marketing certainly had the chance of a busy morning Free confidential support director Jenny at the British Legion stand, the browsing the products on offer. and counselling

The Listeners are pleased to announce an extension to their 24 hour telephone Helpline listening service with the addi- tion of free individual counselling and group support now available through its offshoot 'Stepping Stones...taking one step at a time'. Examples of the life issues which you may wish to ad- dress are: stress / anxiety / depression / bereavement / grief / loss / relationship problems / couples counselling / lack of self-confidence or self-esteem / issues from earlier in life (e.g. physical or sexual abuse) / personal growth and de- velopment / alcohol or drug abuse. The Listeners telephone Helpline, 96 599 66 78 is manned by volunteers 24/7, who are there to offer a confi- dential ear with empathy and understanding. For face-to- face support, Stepping Stones have group meetings on the second Wednesday of every month at the El Cid Restaurant in . The group meetings are run by a retired pro- fessional who ran his own psychotherapy practice in the UK. Those who attend the Stepping Stones group have very different backgrounds and life experiences, but have found the relaxed and informal meetings mutually supportive and very helpful. Contact can be made through the Listeners 24 hour tele- phone Helpline; by email to [email protected], or direct to Stepping Stones on 634 362 498. All information is held confidentially and securely by the Listeners' team. For more information on both the Listeners and Stepping Stones visit the website www.listenersspain.com Page 60 COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015

Bikers and bowlers go Christmas crackers for Emaús The Costa Blanca Espana Harley Da- Bowls Club swelled the coffers with a herty, Carol Hendrick, Laura Bi- sor), Marisa Diaz, Babs Heilmerink vidson 2015 Toy Run event took place further €1,000. berger and Stacey Wesson. and Peter Emmett (Biker Group), on Sunday due to the generosity of Winners of the Costa Blanca Esp- Our photo shows from left to Jenny Hawker and Jak Logan from those members of the local commu- ana draw were as follows: Liz Stovold, right: Jan Edmonson (CEO Telitec the BBC and Tony Grande from nity who purchased tickets from two Sara Yates, Wyn and Bill from Orba and Main Sponsors), Gemma Broad Make A Smile. high profile charity draws. and Ted and Betty Gibbons. (Telitec), Thamar from Casa del For further information, contact The biker group themselves raised Winners of the Benitachell Bowls Vino, Javea (prize sponsor), Neil Peter Emmett, Press Officer for the €3,000 and members of Benitachell Club draw were as follows: Anne Do- from Quick Save Javea (prize spon- biker group on 966 461 039. Royal Naval Association - Costa Blanca North Members of the Royal Naval Association, Costa Whilst full membership is reserved for those who We usually meet for lunch on the second Thurs- Blanca North and their guests gathered at Pepe's have served in the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, day of every month. Restaurant in Alcalali for their annual Christmas WRNS and Reserve Forces, we welcome anyone who Our next meeting will be at the Gran Sol Restaur- lunch. A traditional lunch of roast turkey with all has an interest in the Royal Navy. No previous RN ant in Calpe on Thursday, January 14, 2016. the trimmings plus Christmas pudding and mince Service or military connection is required to join as For any further information about the lunch or pies was enjoyed by all. an Associate Member. All are welcome. the RNA please contact Pauline on 96 6940012. COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015 Page 61

there is also a Facebook page. If email her at paquitascc@gmail people to attend on Thursdays, at you do not have internet access .com 10.15am, for our 11am weekly busi- EDITORIAL NOTICE please contact their secretary Joan ness meeting. The cafe in the We would like to ask contributors to please keep articles/ Flint on 96 586 1226 or Mobile 663 El Cid Charity Auctions centre makes very nice coffee and notices etc brief to allow space for everyone. 637 167 for more information. Every Friday at 1pm, sell your snacks. Poor quality/out of focus/low resolution photos will not be U3A Marina Baixa Café Philo meet items and help us raise money for Weekly meetings of HELP Inter- published. Please send copy and photographs the 3rd Wednesday of the month at charity. For more information call national, Benidorm are Thursday's (large format) to [email protected] The Forum Mare Nostrum at 629 166 156 or email elcidauction@ at 10.30am at the José Llorca Lli- Deadline Monday at 15.00. Thank you for your much 10am. For further information, gmail.com or see www.ElCid nares Social Centre, Benidorm and appreciated efforts and cooperation. phone Kate on 96 584 5039. auction.com new members and volunteers are very welcome to come and see us. The Royal British Legion, Please see our website at www. with a cup of tea or coffee. Browse ALBIR Benidoleig & District help-benidorm.com for more in- ALCOSSEBRE through our stock of second hand Branch formation about us and our ser- books, bric-a-brac and good quality Companians Club Full names of committee and con- vices, and how to find us. Contact The Companians Social Club in The Friends of second hand clothing. tact details are on our website: Bill, our President on 607 387 040 or Albir is a free English speaking so- Alcossebre To help raise funds to maintain the www.britishlegion.org.uk/ see our new facebook page: Help cial club, which welcomes all The Charity Shop: open on the sea Anglican Church on the Costa Aza- branches/benidoleig. Membership International Benidorm. nationalities and meet every Tues- front facing the Playa Carragador har please call in. is open to all; you do not have to day morning at Albir Gardens in Alcossebre from Monday to Fri- We are also able to give advice on have served in the military to join. MABS Cancer Support Aparthotel. day from 10.30am to 13.30. baptisms, marriages and funerals Future dates: Group The club puts on many weekly ac- Quality, second-hand, clean cloth- in Spain. For more details see web- For information on our Branch, MABS Benidorm meets on the last tivities and social events and sup- ing, books and bric-a-brac - dona- site:www.stchristopherschurch.es how to become a member or any Wednesday of the month at the tions on sale. port two local charities throughout communication, please contact new Centre in La Cala from 11am. More always welcome at the shop the year - Emaús and Alzheimers. Branch Secretary Annette Bowen Come and join us for a coffee, Edificio Irta Playa, Playa Carrega- ALFAZ DEL PI Club President Barbara Banks 957 587 104 or Peter Smith, Branch browse round the charity shop dor, next to the Restaurante El Are- looks forward to welcoming both Vice Chairman 965 584 272. open from 10am-2pm Monday to nal, or to the Collection Points in Alfaz Spiritual old and new members from Friday. the Alcossebre Pensionistas and Foundation 10.30am for coffee and stage an- The Valleys International MABS Drop-In Centre and charity The Spiritualist Church in Alfaz the Alcala Pensionistas premises. nouncements starting at 11.30am. Bridge and Social Club shop open in La Cala Finestrat (on del Pi meets at the Forum Mare Funds raised in the shop are do- The Valleys International Bridge the main N332 road near the Fri- Nostrum, Camino del Pincho 02, nated regularly to local charities Albir - Tango Argentino and Social Club play at El Cid at day market). for Divine Service with Clairvoy- and organisations in Alcossebre Milonga in Hotel Kaktus, every Benidoleig. Thursdays: Duplicate Anyone interested in volunteering ance on Thursdays at 6.30pm fol- and Alcala de Xivert. Thursday at 10pm, free entrance. bridge sessions at 1.45pm for 2pm or offering a service should send lowed by Healing. Each week a dif- Thanks to all those who have made Info: Cristina 619 926 289. start. Guests ¤5. an email to [email protected] ferent popular Medium in the area the shop a success. Call Vern Sharpe 966 408 296 for or call Leigh on 634 336 200. gives a demonstration. All wel- The shop is run by a group of Eng- further information and list of The Centre and Charity Shop are come, we hope you will join us. lish and Spanish volunteers. possible partners available. located on the main N332 road al- For further information tel: 603 259 Happy to hear from new volun- most opposite the electricity 169 or 663 315 532 or you can email: Lions Club Alicante teers. station and next to the big car [email protected] 22000 For further information, call Phyl- BENIDORM showroom (look for the flags), or see website: www.alfazspiritual We meet each 2nd Friday of the lis on 964 414 324, or Lynda Sinclair where the Friday morning market foundation.com month. on 964 414 819. Benidorm International is held. For more info please see www. If you have a temporary need for a Our forthcoming mediums will be: Singles Club, lionsalicante.org or tel: 662 555 771 wheelchair, cot or zimmer frame, tba. We meet every Wednesday at 11am The Bridge Club (Tues & Thurs 5-8pm). further information can be ob- All welcome. The services will then where our lunches, dinner dances International, Benidorm restart on January 7 with Jim tained from the Charity Shop. We and all other activities are dis- Any visitor who would like a game McArthur. look forward to seeing you in the cussed. should contact the director on 607 shop, volunteering; buying; selling Come along meet new friends. Con- 311 292 or 96 686 65 60. or donating. Thank you. U3A Marina Baixa Spanish/English tact us by tel 965 020 252 or email Usually partners can be arranged, The Marina Baixa covers the areas Conversation Group [email protected] Face- and you would be most welcome. Albir, Alfaz del Pi, Altea, Beni- St Christopher's Anglican If you would like to improve your book: Benidorm International The price for a session of Bridge, dorm, Callosa, Finestrat, La Nucía, Church El Camino speaking/listening skills for free, Singles Club. which includes a drink and cake, is and . drop-in Centre why not come along to our group just €3. El Camino drop-in Centre is run by U3A Marina Baixa holds its gen- meetings. We meet every Monday The Royal British Legion, St Christopher's Anglican Church eral meetings on the fourth Mon- and Friday in the library/reading Benidorm & District congregation to raise funds to sup- day of each month at the audi- room in El Centro Social Altea Branch torium in the Casa de Cultura port the priest who also looks after which is situated opposite Gar- Meet first Friday of the month (un- Alfaz del Pi. If you have not heard congregations in Vinaros and Am- ganes rail station. 17.00 – 21.00. less otherwise advised) at Ciudad Costa Barber Singers of this Association and would like polla. Located in Calle Rench, 83a, All nationalities are welcome, just Patricia Senior Resort Benidorm at The Costa Barber Singers are a to join them, you can be assured of near to the church, open two days a come along when you can. 11am. four part harmony chorus founded a very warm welcome. week, Tuesdays and Fridays, from More information via email Coffee mornings and lunches will in 1988 by our musical director Please visit the website 11am until 1.30pm. Come for a chat [email protected] be advised by email. Roger Gallant. www.u3amarinabaixa. and to meet friends, our home Legion Members welcome from Rehearsals are held in the Top 10 com to find out more information baked items always prove popular other areas whether or not having Tapes Bar in Benissa, which is in BENIDOLEIG served in the armed forces or visi- the square by the church on Thurs- tors who would enjoy comradeship day nights at 8pm. Paquita's Country Club and the support of the Legion in We perform regular charity shows A friendly group of ex-pats who Spain. Welfare and comradeship is and other local events. enjoy a variety of activities, our business. Visitors and new members both cruises, mini breaks, plus other For more information contact Pam ladies and gentlemen are guaran- outings during our social year. (Secretary) 966 860 735. teed a warm and harmonious wel- Dances, race nights, tombola, whist Events diary: more to come come. weekly, quiz nights, travelling To help much easier and to speed diners country walks including HELP International up the learning process we use lunch, throughout each month we Benidorm Noteworthy software. have regular dances and or enter- For more information please see For more information please con- tainment in the El Cid restaurant our website help-benidorm.com or tact Paul on 965 846 624 or Howard and bar which are very well at- contact the President Bill Steel on 669 792 291or just check our website tended. Social evening every 607 387 040. The centre is located by www.costabarbersingers.com Thursday night, tombola too come the Foietes car park, the site of the along and enjoy our Country club Wednesday market and is access- Dog Club always welcoming new members ible by car, the number 1 bus, or by Socialising and training classes the yearly fee is €10. tram to the Benidorm station. each Sunday morning from 9.30am Contact Membership Secretary, We have had our first get together according to levels. Patricia Arnett. Tel 634 320 104 or of the year and invite all interested Further info and membership cost Page 62 COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015

at www.caninolescutes.eu email: ton? Then why not join the group cial assistance to students who are Deportes, Avda País , Foreign Property [email protected] or who meets at the Badminton Club recommended by their sponsors Calpe (where rastro is held every Owners [email protected] or call 650 in Benissa's sports complex every to become eligible for sponsor- Wednesday). Come and join us. The voluntary 441 677. Wednesday and Friday, from 2- ships and scholarships. For further details go to interpreting service has been op- 4pm. For further details see www.euro www.calpe-badminton.es or email erating successfully since 2006 Coral Benissenca All nationalities (but mainly Eng- peankidsassociation.com calpe.badminton@gmail. and consists of a team of volun- Singing for 31 years the Benissa lish-speaking) and levels welcome. com or call Debby on 649 257 885. teers who provide the service at choir have performed all styles of Benitachell Christian We welcome men and women of Calpe Centro de Salud Monday to music from classical, jazz, to cin- BENITACHELL Fellowship all ages and nationalities – the Friday from 9am - 12noon. All the ema and modern day music, 'a Meetings for Sunday morning only requirement is that you can volunteers speak English and cappella', accompanied by piano, play badminton to a reasonable Spanish and some have other lan- Benitachell Ladies Club worship & Holy communion at organ, big band, chamber orches- 11am in The Social Centre in standard! guages too. Benitachell ladies club meet tra.If you like choir music you can Placa Nova which is just off Benit- Our assistance can be in the form weekly at the Spanish Pensionis- join the group and enjoy taking achell High Street. Calpe & District 41 Club of answering questions, helping tas social club, which is up the hill part in concerts, trips, socialising Bible studies are held on Wednes- Past Tablers are always welcome! with the paperwork associated from the Plaza Nuevo near the and activities. days at 3pm in various different Monthly lunchtime meetings are with the Health Service or accom- medical centre in Benitachell. Members are of different homes. Tel: 966 470 303 or see web- held on the second Thursday of panying a patient for a doctor's We look forward to seeing all our nationalities and they also sing in site: www.benitachellcf.org each month in the Calpe area. consultation. present members and any new different languages. Wives and partners lunch at the The high level of appreciation ex- ones that wish to join us. There is no need to have a knowl- same time. Social events are perienced by those who use the For further information please edge of music. Rehearsals are normally planned for the 4th service is evident by the number contact Carole on 96 649 35 66 or Monday and Thursday at 9.30pm Thursday of the month. of glowing remarks in our Com- Dorothy Sweeney on 966 493 247. BARC (Busot Animal To find out more past Tablers are at the Escuela de Musica de Be- Rescue Concern) ments Book. nissa, Calle Escoto 72 (Ground invited to contact the Membership We are always looking for new re- Reg. Charity No. CV-01-044306-A floor). For information please call Amigos de Benitachell Secretary, Ian Ritchie on 965 833 cruits. If you like helping others, Website: www.barc-busotanimal 636 70 33 44 Christine (English) or Charity shop, 102 or at [email protected]. have a bit of spare time, are Eng- rescueconcern.org see our Facebook page. Carretera Moraira, Benitachell. lish and Spanish speaking why Email: [email protected] The shop is open 10am to 1pm International Navy not consider becoming involved in BARC rescues, rehabilitates and Monday to Friday and Saturdays League of The United this very rewarding voluntary Vecinos de Benissa re-homes lost animals; mainly lost from 10 to 12.30pm. States - Levante Council work. Vecinos de Benissa is a not for and abandoned dogs, in and New volunteers and donations are Founded 33 years ago, we are a You would, initially work along- profit registered neighbourhood around the Busot area. always welcome. multi-national organisation sup- side one of the team until you felt association that provides in- Foster homes and forever families porting the US Navy and Marine confident to work alone. formation and support for resi- needed. If you are interested Corps and allied NATO navies. For more information, contact Pat dents and non-residents living in EKA - European Kids please ring John 965 975 470 ur- We meet on the last Saturday of 96 583 4586 or Missouri 96 583 8359 Benissa permanently or part-time. Association gently. As a registered charity we every month. or email [email protected] We do not provide legal advice. Reg charity G54591821. Based on receive no government funding, No previous military service or We rely on members to partici- the Costa Blanca in Spain. and rely on our fundraising activ- US connection is required. All in- Calpe Spanish pate in our activities and provide Originally set up by a group of ities, usually of a social nature, formation may be obtained from Conversation Exchange assistance when needed. parents who believed children and our Charity Shop. the President. Phone Judith 965 Would you like to practice your Lisa Svoboda, President, Vecinos were missing out on opportunities For information on monthly 747 588 at any time. Spanish 1 to 1 with a native Span- de Benissa. tel 659 937 699 that are available because of lack events, visit our website, or our ish speaker? This free association [email protected] of informative support and finan- Facebook page: BARC (Busot Ani- M.O.F.T.A.G. pairs up Spanish and English www.vdeb.blogspot.com cial means. mal Rescue Concern) Support (Mighty Oaks From Little speakers so that you can each im- Our aim is to partner children to Group'. Just "like" and get regular Acorns Grow) prove your language skills on an Badminton in Benissa opportunities by using research updates on animals for adoption Moftag meet at 3pm on the second informal basis. Fancy a friendly game of badmin- and by raising funds to offer finan- and fundraising events. Wednesday of each month at El Further information, by email: If you would like to make a dona- Barco (near the Wednesday Ras- [email protected] tion please ring our Treasurer Pat tro in Calpe). Visitors are always We currently have a number of on 965 699 976 today. welcome to our ladies social club. Spanish speakers waiting for a See for Charity shop More information from Jenny buddy, so desperately need more details. Godfrey Tel 639 139 518. English speakers. By Jacki Pamflett Please come and support us. By now we're sure you will ting on the last Tuesday; see Busot Ladies Club There will be lots of home made Friends of Probus have decided about those de- our website for schedules as If anyone would like to become a cakes, marmalade and chutney as Friends of Probus are now meet- vices you intend to buy for several groups will be taking a member of the club or a guest well as a raffle and other stalls and ing in the Gran Sol Hotel in Calpe Christmas, but perhaps we can break over Christmas. Troub- speaker we will be on hand to dis- competitions. All proceeds go to near to Imperial Park on the 4th help as to what to do with leshooting and Hardware help, cuss this with you. Please do come local charities. Please be prompt Wednesday each month, Sept them. We offer assistance with together with individual tu- along and support us as we do as we sell out quickly. through to June (excluding De- not just computers, but also ition (subject to availability of work very hard to support the cember) at 1pm for lunch at those tablets, smartphones and necessary volunteers and if many worthwhile causes in the Calpe Rotary Fellowship 1.30pm. Visitors to Spain will be Apple devices. You name it, we possible pre-arrange an ap- area. This year, as always, all pro- We meet every Tuesday, except for made very welcome, for directions can probably help. Member- pointment with a Committee ceeds will be donated to charity. Christmas and summertime, at visit the hotel's website. ship annual subscription is just member). For further details please contact the Asia Restaurant on the Mo- Please telephone the hotel on +34 €10 with a one-off joining fee of THURSDAY (Christmas Sue on 9656 982 81 or email raira road at La Fustera at 13.00 96 583 6282 if you intend to come, €10. We meet from 9.30 am till Eve December 24) - Club Day [email protected] for 13.30. Visiting Rotarians pres- or contact Chris Potter on +34 96 12.30 Mondays, Tuesdays and There will be no formal ent and past and their partners, 41 575 5349. Thursdays. presentations until mid-Janu- club and Round Table always wel- Assistance on any computer ary but for those of you who CALPE come for a meal and various Calpe and Benissa subject can be posted to our want to escape the present speakers. Lions Club Helpline - see how to register at wrapping, the club will be open The Royal British Legion, For further details please email The new Lions Community Shop http://javea-computer- in a limited form, no presenta- Calpe Branch Brian Reynolds: secretary@calpe needs more volunteers to help run club.wikidot.com/helpline tion or assistance. Calpe branch of the Royal British rotary.org.uk it and good quality stock to fill it! On MONDAY (December Further information is Legion now meet at 11am every More information on any of the 21) the regular meeting day for available on the Club website - Friday at Dracula's restaurant in Sequence Tea Dance Lions activities above from Presi- Android Users - help with all www.javeacomputerclub.org the port, opposite Baydal restaur- For lovers of Sequence Dancing, dent Bob Sydney on 636 695 569 or those Smartphones and tablets. or email javeacomputer- ant. New members always wel- every Thursday from 4pm until at the shop. Don't forget to bring in your [email protected] come! Meet new friends and enjoy 6pm a Tea Dance is held at Mar- Lions Community Charity Shop own cables/chargers. Lots of We are located in the air- monthly outings. Please contact cias Dance Centre, Calle Benisa. on Calle Pintor Sorolla (near Post help too for all those Windows conditioned Jávea School of Graham Goude, Secretary on 608 Calpe. Come along and meet Office). 10 queries. Bridge premises, Edificio Are- 309 725 or calpe3465.secretary friends old and new, enjoy tea and TUESDAYS - Special Inter- nal 80, Bloque 1 (Sotano), @gmail.com cakes and dance the afternoon Rodeo Stompers Line est Groups - Genealogy, Hard- Avenida Tamarits (in the base- away. Dancine Calpe ware, Hand-Crafted Cards and ment below the alarm com- Calpe Badminton Club Special rates for U3A members on We meet every Friday at Bar Apple users, with Video-Edi- pany, Segurija). We play Mondays and Thursdays production of membership card. Texas (next to the Bed Specialist 9am-11.30am at the Pabellon de Phone 965 830 980 for full details. on the 332). Classes: Absolute Be- COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015 Page 63

ginners 12noon-1pm. Improvers Sorolla s/n, . Chair Person: Stones on 634 362 498. very shortly too. Mahjong is look- No need to read music, there are 1pm-2pm and Intermediate 2pm- Violet Jacobs. Email: violetjacobs All information will be confiden- ing for a few more to share a fun no auditions. Join us to have fun 3pm. Everyone welcome es- @aol.com or tel 666 947 494. tially and securely held by the Lis- time on a Friday afternoon. singing together and make new pecially beginners. Come along For more info please contact en- teners' team. For more in- Contact the Travel Group for info friends. We meet on Thursdays at and have a go, make new friends tertainment's committee chair- formation on both the Listeners organised day trips. Further de- 6pm until 7.30pm at Hostel Loreto, and listen to some great diverse man William Holmes by email at and Stepping Stones visit the web- tails on u3adenia.org. Denia. Find us at our own Face- music. For further information [email protected] or tel site www.listenersspain.com book Group Page: Denia Rock call Barbara on 630 113 649 or 680 398 813. Charity Shops Denia Writers' Circle Choir. [email protected] La Xara (966 422 988) Open 10am- New members welcome. Walkers 1.30pm Mon-Fri. 10am-1.00pm Sat. No matter how little or how much Hatha Yoga Classes Calpe Christian This group, formed in 2004, has Moraira (955 491 284) open 10am- you have written, we can provide Hatha Yoga classes at the Hostal Fellowship Church run weekly walks in the moun- 1.30pm Mon-Sat. the support and help you need to Loreto, Denia. If you have never Come and join us for a lively ser- tains of the interior. Equipment loan contact 966 422 improve your skills in a friendly tried Yoga before this would be a vice every Sunday at 11am in the The group comprises of several 044 open 10am-2pm Mon-Fri. but hard working atmosphere. great chance to give it a go, it Perlamar Centre, Gabriel Miro. different nationalities and ages Voluntary Interpreting Service Our members write all kinds of could change your life. Sivananda See website for full program: range from 40's to 70's! Our very available at Hospital de Denia in fiction: short stories, novels and trained with over 17 years experi- www.calpechristianfellowship varied programme takes in some La Xara every weekday from even poems. Whether you are in- ence. For more info get in contact. .org or tel: 670 491 283 / 965 835 502. 30 plus walks each year. 10am-1.30pm. The HELP Recep- terested in writing for fun or for 633 556 822. or see FB page : Happy For more info contact Bill 607 434 tion Desk is situated in the main publication feel free to visit us. Hatha Yoga Dénia. International Bridge 732, Roger 664 610 675 or Florinda Reception Hall and is staffed by We meet every other Saturday Club of Calpe 646 180 450. HELP volunteers from 10am-1.30. afternoon at 3pm for 2 hours, read- Wine Nights in Denia We are a friendly club who meet To find our more about HELP ac- ing out what we've written since Do you like Wine and meeting every Friday and Sunday to play Castalla Community tivities please visit and like their the past meeting, and creating new people and live in the Denia duplicate bridge at the New Med Church Facebook page Help of DAMA or ideas for new skills. area ? Wine Nights in Denia - call Dance Centre on Avenida Rosa de Come along to our Bible Study visit their website www.helpof Then we enjoy some light refresh- Dominic for more info on 633 556 los Viento. All nationalities are Group to explore the meaning of denia.com. ments and general discussion. If 822 or email dominicfinan@ welcome. Partners arranged when life and air your views on Chris- New volunteers are always wel- you'd like to come along to one of gmail.com or see www.facebook. possible. Friday 14.00 for 14.15 tianity. This takes place every come. If you are interested in be- our meetings, you will be made com/groups/749286488502679/ start. Sunday 18.00 for 18.15 start. Wednesday morning to start at coming a HELP volunteer please very welcome. Details from Julie on 657 670 840 / 11am. All are welcome to come contact the HELP Office on 966 422 For more information please Denia International 965 834 558. and share a coffee and biscuits. 044 for more information email: [email protected] or Bridge Club Meet at address above and or con- [email protected] Minibridge - Denia Bridge Club is Calpe Bridge Club tact Doug on 618 490 700 Anne on Rotary Fellowship offering lessons in minibridge. The bridge club continues at Cafe 607 165 744. International - Denia Denia Knitters The first three lessons are free and Flanders Tuesdays & Thursdays The Rotary International Fellow- Denia Knitters are meeting on details of minibridge can be found 1.45pm for 2pm start. Duplicate Open Mic! ship Denia welcomes both current Fridays from 15.00 - 17.00 to swap at:www.ebu.co.uk/minibridge/ friendly club further details Tele Last Wednesday in the month at and former members of Rotary or patterns, ideas and gossip. 11-easy-steps. David 96 583 2116. the Bar El Parque Onil, at 20.30. any other service organisation, to- If you would like to join this free The Bridge Club is situated next Do you sing, play an instrument, gether with spouses, partners and club please email Pam: knitters to Denia Tennis Club in Assaga- Calpe U3A tell jokes or recite poetry? guests to join us at Mapamundi [email protected] dor de la Marjal (sat nav 7). Full Calpe U3A have monthly General Then this is for you. If you just Restaurant, 1.15pm for 1.45pm for details and any questions should Meetings, and the Travel Team want to sit and listen then this is lunch on the first and third Tues- Denia Rock Choir be addressed to Kee 965 785 387 or plan day trips. Visit their website for you too! All nationalities wel- day of the month. This newly-formed group has al- send an email: vaneckcornelis for more information http:// come. For more details ring Maur- We are an international group of ready got Denia rocking! @gmail. com www.u3a.calpe.com/ een and Keith on 600 863 948. many different nationalities; the The choir meet on Tuesdays at meeting is conducted in English. 6pm at the Casa de Cultura, and As well as a very enjoyable meal are seeking new singers, es- DENIA this provides an opportunity to pecially men. Those interested meet like-minded people from dif- contact Mary Anderton. The HELP of Denia and ferent backgrounds in a relaxing Travel Team have received posi- Marina Alta and convivial manner - also, we tive results, with lots of inter est. Charity Reg No. 3706 - Website: occasionally have outside By Victor Waldorff The date of the first Janu- Membership renewals will con- www.helpofdenia.com speakers. Please come along - you Our last meeting this year ary meeting in Forum Mare tinue to be received and the Com- The Activity Centre, Avenida will be made very welcome. Please in the Sierra Bernia School is Nostrum will be published in mittee are delighted that numer- Oeste bajo, La Xara (next to the telephone Mapamundi on 96 642 planned for tomorrow, Satur- the next issue of the Costa ous new members are joining. For Tabac) - 1st Monday in every 4872 or e-mail Chris Potter on day, December 19. Doors will Blanca News. more details see our comprehen- month: Luncheon Club. 2nd Mon- [email protected] by the be open from 10am, and dem- Be careful when shopping sive website: U3A Calpe Learning day in every month: Craft Day. Sunday before to advise attend- onstrations and talks start at for domestic appliances on the is Pleasure. Last Monday in every month: ance. 10.30am. The laptop group web. Find detailed in- Parkinson Support Group and start at the same time. formation about frauds on The Calpe Charity Shop Physiotherapy for members of the U3A Dénia In the PC Graphics group http://www.bbc.com/news/ You´ll find us inside the Galerías Parkinson Group. Reflexology on The U3A Denia 10th Anniversary Roger will continue demon- business-35072257. It is not Mar Azul - half-way up Avda. Ga- the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays every Calendars showcase members en- strations of Photoshop, the only false Prada shoes or briel Miró on the right hand side. month. Please contact Pat Lee-Pat- joying our Travel Group trips, widely used art graphic design Gucci bags, which are offered Just follow the signs. ton on 634 301 672 for more in- member's paintings from the Art program. for sale. In the case mentioned Our opening hours are Monday to formation relating to any of the Group and photograph's from the For users of Windows An- the customer at least had some Saturday between 10am and above activities. Photography Group. These dreas and John will continue good luck - the firm, which 1.30pm. We offer a wide range of Diabetes Support Groups held in unique collectors' items are on the demonstrations of new sold the fake copy, was duped good quality ladies and gents Teulada and La Xara - email Doro- sale for the knockdown price of features in Windows 10, and itself, and offered compen- clothes, household items, paper- thy Cook: diabetes.helpofdenia €7.50 each all profits to go to U3A give advice and help regarding sation. Other buyers might backs and small pieces of furni- @gmail.com for dates and more Denia charities. earlier versions of Windows. discover that the sales outlet ture. Come along and have a information. What are your interests? We are Information sheets about ear- was a fake, and had disap- browse. Also, if you have any Gentle Yoga session for men and looking to start some new activity lier talks are available at the peared overnight. items to donate or would like to women - contact Katy Nixon 639 groups and would welcome par- link 'John's help and info page' Find more club in- help out in the shop just pop in to 606 939. ticipation from new as well as on our web page. formation on http:// see us. Listeners & Stepping Stones: (in- existing members. Doromy will help www.cbcomputerclub.net dividual face-to-face counselling Our weekly timetable already in- members, who are starting with links to our detailed or, for relationship problems, cludes Bridge, Ballroom Dancing, work with touch-screen tab- meeting programme, content CASTALLA couples counselling is also avail- Chess, Canasta, Petanque, Play lets. of earlier talks, advice about able without charge by prior ap- reading, Racquetball and Rummi- On December 19 instead of protection against virus at- The Royal British Legion pointment on the 4th Friday in kubs to name but a few. the usual coffee break and the tacks, spam and scams, and La Foia Branch Nr.3621 every month. Check out our website and join following second session talks much more. Or call me on 96 Do you live in , Castalla, Ibi, Referrals should be made via the online at u3adenia.org. we invite the members to a 588 91 87 or Club Secretary Onil or Tibi? Branch meetings are Listeners 24 hour telephone Hel- The Computer i-pad infoshare Christmas party, with refresh- Duncan Allan on 96 687 5149 held on the 3rd Monday of the pline, by email to listenersspain@ group is up and running. Photo- ments and snacks. for club information. month, at Bar El Parque, C/Pintor gmail.com, or direct to Stepping graphy is to be opening shutters Page 64 COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015

tion. Please telephone the shop. friendly greyhounds and other Pueblo Español (Pepes bar). Diary dates: EL CAMPELLO Our van manned by volunteers breeds seek loving homes. Everybody welcome. Dec 19 Fundraising at Castell collects and delivers on Fridays. We have our own dog training More information by email: de Castells from 11am to 4pm Asociacion Protectora Contact for feral cats: Janice 96 club (basic obedience, intro to [email protected] or tel Sue with the local school and Caritas de Animales de 563 8899 or Onny 96 594 0763. agility, scent detection) where Bishop 965 699 991 or 693 048 200. to raise money for refurbishing El Campello y Pueblos Contact for dogs: Joy 96 569 9460. members can come three times a their local surgery -- Christmas Limitrofes See more details Animal Shelter week to train. All proceeds go to Market and games and a paella for Charity No. 3817 page. the home. GANDIA lunch (5€), followed by a show put www.apac.campelloonline.com Volunteers and foster homes ur- on by the schoolchildren. The Tel No 96 563 3547. Charity Shop: A.P.T. El Galgo Senior gently required. Tel. Leire on 687 Gandia Area Social Club church and museum will also be Avenida Germanies, 20, El Cam- Reg. G54637509. We are a group of 026 121 (English spoken). Meets once a month at Viva Esp- open as the village extends a wel- pello. young Spanish volunteers con- Contact details: Find us on Face- ana Bar Restaurant on the N332 come to visitors. Have you unwanted furniture, tinuing the running of the grey- book: EGS el galgo senior. Email: outside Oliva for varied social Parkinson's Positive Living household items, clothes or any- hound charity and its instal- [email protected] functions. Ramblers walking Group provides support to both thing else you think we could sell lations originally founded by the Web: www.animalactiongroup.es group every Wednesday and a sufferers and carers: ring Chris- or use as raffle prizes or for auc- late Pat Osborne. Some lovely weekly Petanca Group which topher on 688 883 127 or emailpar- New Apostolic Church meets Monday and Friday after- [email protected] for more The NAC Denia organises noons. information. monthly events on music, culture See the website: www. JVH urgently needs volunteers Christmas, a festive day and information about different gandiaareasocialclub.com for full for a few hours in their charity countries and their people. details or phone 962 808 601. Shops - particularly in Alcalali. If only for the churches? For more information call: 622 882 you can spare three hours once a 170 or email: forum@ina-denia. The Royal British Legion week please call 659 624 643 or visit Christmas Divine Service with com Address: Camí Alt 8 Dénia a Gandia District either of the shops which are both Prof. Vicente Giner on the organ and , 03700 Dénia (near the Hotel We meet the first Wednesday of now open between 10am and 1pm Joaquin Cabrera with the trumpet! Port Denia) www.nac-denia.com each month at Bar Pelut in Oliva from Mondays to Saturdays. Tel: On Friday, December 25 at 10am this year´s Christmas Divine The senior group of the NAC at 12 noon followed by a short Jalon Shop (Calle de la Basseta) 96 Service of the New Apostolic Church in Denia will take place. Denia organises ongoing interest- meeting during which we discuss 648 0944, Alcalali Shop (Calle de The congregation writes: ing trips or events. further events and activities fol- Mig) 96 648 2970. "Let us remember together the birth of a man who changed A wonderful opportunity to make lowed by lunch. CASA DE ANIMO DIARY: the way of thinking of millions of people, a man who still in- new contacts and experience a few All are welcome, why not come Sunday afternoon tea: on the fluences our value system nowadays. At least Christmas lovely hours with like-minded. along? Call Cilla our secretary on first Sunday of each month 4- 644 113 889. should be the time when you think back, reflect, and maybe 6pm...come and enjoy some deli- also look for a place of rest and inner peace." The Royal British Legion cious home baking and good com- The Divine Service will be held in German and simulta- The Alicante Branch of The Royal JALON VALLEY & pany for a couple of hours. neously translated into English and Spanish. Again it will be British Legion meets on the first Tuesday morning drop-in: adorned by lots of music and as a special highlight the inter- Thursday of all even numbered SURROUNDING AREA 10am-1pm. Drop in for a cuppa nationally famous Professor Giner will be playing the organ, months at the English Speaking and a chat at any point during the accompanied by the great trumpet player Joaquin Ca- Club, Camino Real de Villayosa 11, Jalon Valley Help morning. brera.Not only will they be playing before the Divine Service La Font, El Campello. See our website: www.jalon Thursday afternoon craft but also during, thus making this a great moment to bring us All Royal British Legion Members valleyhelp.com group: 2pm onwards... if you have into the Christmas spirit. visiting the area are welcome to HELPLINE -Call 659 624 643 for all any interest in sewing or knitting At the end of the Divine Service they will treat us with a join us, the Meetings start at 12.30 enquiries including requests for come along and join this fun, re- more elaborate music piece. and after the meeting we all go to loan of medical equipment: wheel- laxed group. This Divine Service shall serve as the beginning of Christ- lunch in a very nice local restaur- chairs, walking frames etc. Art group: 2pm-4pm. 1st & 3rd mas and make us forget the past hectic months. ant. There is no charge for this service Fridays of each month, beginners The church can be found in Camí Alt de Denia a Xabia 8, Potential new members are most but a deposit is requested and do- welcome. 03700, Denia (near the Hotel Port Denia). More information on welcome (it is NOT necessary to nations are always welcome to For further information on any of their website: www.nac-denia.com. be a Ex-Service man or woman to keep the service going. Full details the above please call Alison on 966 be able join the Royal British on website. 482 166. Legion). Contact: Secretary 600 728 692, Chairman 965 638 843. BARC (Busot Animal Give back the light to Rescue Concern) Reg. Charity CV-01-044306-A a life Website: www.barc-busotanimal rescueconcern.org Visió Sense Fronteres is an in- Email: [email protected] ternational charity helping Charity Shop at Avda de la Gener- promote development, im- alitat 57, El Campello, near the prove sanitary conditions and tram station. Opening hours are prevent blindness, the latter 10am to 2pm Mon-Sat. being one of their principal We raise much needed money for goals. the rescue, rehabilitation and re- Treatment is given to homing of lost and abandoned those with eye infections and animals, in and around the Busot ocular illnesses and glasses area. Donations always welcome. are provided where needed. See listings under Busot for more Volunteers are qualified details. professionals specialising in different fields and although English Speaking Club a fairly new NGO, the or- Club Tel: 672 313 510 (Only Wed/ ganisation has already Sun 12.00 till 2.30pm). come a long way. Or you can fax 965 943 995 Email: This campaign is to help [email protected] prevent blindness in Ke- rala, India. U3A Campello Just €80 pays for a cataracts operation at the For further information ring Hospital AIMS, Cochi, Kerala. Jeanette: 686 194 436 or email: By helping pay for someone's operation you will receive a [email protected] photograph and the name and address of the person you help.

El Campello Christian If you can help please see their website www.visiosense Community fronteres.org or contact Visió Sense Fronteres on 96 583 2080, Joaquin Cabrera (r) and Professor Giner (l) Meetings are every Sunday at Calle Navio, s/n, 03710 Calpe. Alicante. 11.00 am in the hall next to Meson COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015 Page 65

HELP festive lunch at Monroes, On Monday, December 14 HELP of diners and a small raffle was held. pital, where there is a medically If you would like to learn more Denia & Marina Alta's Parkinson's HELP President Candida Wright trained team on hand to supervise, about this group, or indeed become a Group and the Luncheon Club en- thanked everyone for attending and and will be available for use by member, please contact Pat Lee Pat- joyed a traditional Christmas lunch announced that it is the intention of members of the Group. ton on 634 301 677 and she will be at Monroe's Restaurant in Pe- HELP to purchase a MOTOmed, The Parkinson's Group meet on happy to give you more information. dreguer. which is a piece of equipment, not the last Monday in the month at the If you just want to know more Organised by Pat Lee Patton, who unlike a traditional 'exercise bike' but HELP Centre in la Xara. about the HELP organisation, or feel is HELP coordinator for the Parkin- which has been designed to assist It is primarily a self help group you would like to become a volunteer, son's Group, the event was attended those who suffer from Parkinson's with social activities which also please visit their website www. by approximately sixty people. Santa Disease. keeps the members informed of new helpofdenia.com or their Facebook was on hand to give out gifts to the This will be kept at la Pedrera Hos- innovations relating to Parkinson's. page HelpDAMA.

HELP SHOPS: Opening hours for these hours. We need your con- to Zaragoza, Logroño & Teruel. about Charity shop in Javea Port is Javea Port, just after the fountain both shops - Mon to Sat 10am to tributions please of the following: Discounts: 50+ local businesses of- continuing to support several char- roundabout. 1pm. Stock of all kinds is always Bric-a-brac, CDs, books, unwanted fering excellent discounted rates to ities but, unfortunately we find Donation news: approximately needed - particularly- seasonal gifts, toys, clothes etc to raise funds U3A members. More being added ourselves reaching crisis point re- €200 per month has been given to clothing of all kinds and all dona- for the charity. Unwanted pet food, each month! garding staffing shortages. The Harvest Food Store who help tions of clean and good quality pet beds and unused medication Caritas Charity - Helping local New volunteers urgently required, local people in need of food supple- items will be gratefully received at also required. needy families. Non-perishable do- if you can spare one morning per ments. €9000 has been given to the either shop. Caritas donations- These can be left at Heidi's nations of food & toiletries are still week to help with this worthwhile Red Cross towards a much needed non-perishable food and toiletries Flowers, Kracklin's Cards, or The required; please bring to the Gen- cause please call into the shop and state of the art 'people carrier' can be taken to the Help shops in Cut. There are collection tins in eral meetings. There will also be a ask for details. which takes several people, includ- Jalon & Alcalali and will be de- Heidi's, The Cut, Bernia Vets, Del- cash donation tin for anyone who We are open from 10am until ing wheelchairs, if needed to hospi- livered to Caritas. Recycle your aney's Café, and other local busi- has forgotten their goodies or was 1.30pm Monday to Saturday. The tal appointments or emergencies, cards- bring them to the Help shops nesses. unable to carry them. shop is located at Avda del Furs, an extremely worthwhile cause. so they can be turned into new Contact ARC via tel: Jayne 649 310 Groups Information: See website cards for all occasions. Also save 285 or Sally 625 985 689, or email ja- or check with Group Leaders for your plastic bottle tops- they can be lonvalleyarc@yahoo. more information on all our events used to raise money. Take them to co.uk. Facebook - join the ARC and group activities www.u3avall Benidorm MABS the tobacconists in Jalon or to the Facebook Group or go to their web- delpop.com U3A Vall del Pop al- Jalon Help shop (Calle de la Bas- site www.jalonvalleyarc.com . ways has 'Something Going On' Benidorm MABS has a busy seta). Thank you for your support. month ahead, in the run-up Pensioners' Club to Christmas. Jalon Valley ARC U3A Vall del Pop Perky pensioners from the Jalon On Saturday December Helping Animals in Need in the Forthcoming Events. area meet weekly at 14.30 on Wed- 19 there will be a special San- Jalon Valley. Emergencies 649 310 Next year - 2016. nesdays for socialising, cards, ta's Grotto at the shop from 285 or 625 985 689. Jan 14 Party at the Panto.Aladdin - quizzes, bingo, etc. All young folk 11am to 2pm, with gifts for all CHARITY SHOP NOW OPEN - Fundraiser for HELP aged 65 or over very welcome! Ring the kiddies and plenty of Opposite The Cut in Jalon. Hours Mar 10 Barn Dance - Details to fol- 652 584 272 for more details. things going on for all the 10am to 1.30pm, Monday to Satur- low. March - Trip to Sagunto, date family. day. Please bring all donations of to be advised. April 18-24, 2016 - Lawn Club Marina Alta Last year's event was a huge saleable goods to the shop during Trip to Almunecar. May 16-19- Trip Weekly meetings on Saturday on success and MABS has advised road to Jalon. Talks about lawn local town halls and invited problems and grass. children from various associ- DEADLINES Next to 'Mamut', Pla Lliber (Car- ations. The charity shop will at the end of December; next retera Benissa-Xalo ), opp Restaur- be open for browsing. meeting and special anniver- Clubs & Charities pages ant Venta Roja. Between 12noon- The shop and centre, lo- sary get-together on Wednes- Christmas and New Year 3pm. Coffee shop available. Free cated on the main N332 road day, January 27 at the Centre. Please note that articles and changes parking. Phone Janet 676 863 778. in La Cala de Finestrat, will Volunteers are always be open as normal until Wed- needed, especially people to should be sent in by nesday December 23, then help in the shop, drivers, latest Monday 12.00 noon for JAVEA from Monday December 28- translators and interpreters. Wednesday December 30 and Please call Sue on 664 266 inclusion in the same week. Roundabout Charity from January 4-5. 991 if you can help in any Many thanks for your co-operation. Shop There will be no meeting way. Volunteers required: The Round- Page 66 COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015

There will be a further large dona- Pop in and speak to the manager Our aim is to help single parents pods along! Mr. Punch is a dog noons) for directions or visit the tion yet to be decided upon, for an- of the day or email info@charity across the Costa Blanca. Initially friendly bar. Find us on Facebook: website: www.bridgewebs.com/ other worthwhile cause, in the shoplibrary.com operating in the Dénia, Jávea and Podenco Club Costa Blanca. javeaschoolsocial. All are wel- very near future. We take items in for sale on com- Oliva areas and are open to single come. mission but will only take clothes parents of all nationalities and The Javea Association of Conservatives Abroad and items that are suitable for the both sexes. Model Makers New Country Conservatives Abroad is part of autumn/winter. Started in 1971 Saturday coffee mornings for JAMM session on the second Linedancers the Conservative Party in Britain, supporting our community for single parents in La Xara No ap- Tuesday of each month. Beginners classes are held at La- and welcomes visitors from the over 40 years. pointment is needed. Kids wel- The aim of the club is to exchange guna Ribs every Thursday from centre-right of politics. We have many items at reduced come of course. ideas and teach each other new 7pm - 8pm. More details about the group can prices, come in and have a look. Weekly sessions are 10.30am to techniques, we cater for all levels Intermediate classes are held be found on their website: Ask our staff for further details 12.30pm at the HELP centre in La of skill and subjects including, every Wednesday at L'Ancora www.conservatives abroad.org. about membership to the library. Xara. You can also meet the men- ships, boats, aircraft, tanks, cars, from 11.30am-12.30pm. Open Monday to Saturday from tors who work with Guardian An- trains, railways electric and Further information, contact Cancer Care Charity 10.00 to 13.00. gels, and find out more about the steam, HO to garden size. David or Eric 96 647 0632 Shop & Support Centre We are located in the Javea Park services offered to those who join. We also have three fully equipped The website www.cancer Circle, behind Humpty Dumpty Free membership and no faith is workshops within the group ca- Todos Juntos Javea carecharitycentre.org for the and between Digby's Bar and necessary to join. All sorts going pable of making almost anything. Todos Juntos Jávea began in 2011. Cancer Care Charity shops and James the Barber, opposite Euro on throughout the year, indoors If your aim was to take up model Its aim is to raise money for support centre in Jávea Park is Bazaar. and out, and parties at child- making again in retirement, now families in Jávea who are suffer- dedicated to helping explain the Tel: Charity Shop: 96 646 0803. Li- friendly hours. is your chance - help is available ing financially because of the history of the charity, who the vol- brary 653 630 413. Email: to get you started - drop a note to present situation. unteers are and how you can join [email protected] or Little Bubbles Mums and Gerald A. Wingrove MBE for All the money raised is directed their friendly team. see website for latest info: Toddler Group details by email at gaw@wwork through Social Services to those The website www.cancercare www.charityshoplibrary.com At L'Ancora Tennis Club, Javea. shop.net families most in need, and to date charitycentre.org is interactive Music, dance and play every we have been able to ease some and its help and support pages Marina Alta Sub Aqua Thursday at 10.30am for parents The Royal British Legion very real hardship. The Board of gives direct access to their quali- Club and children from 6 months up to Javea Branch TJJ is multinational, English, fied counsellor for anyone who We welcome divers from all three years. The Javea Branch of The Royal Dutch, German, Spanish and wants emotional private support agencies who with our qualified Classes are lively, exciting, edu- British Legion are now meeingt at Finnish and we have a growing via email, to make an appoint- instructors can further their div- cational and a fantastic way for L;Ancora Tenis Club near the membership of all nationalities. ment with her at the centre. ing skills and experience. parents to meet other parents. For Arenal of the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays Working primarily in Jávea, our Dates of fun fundraising events The club has it's own dive boat more details see our facebook of each month (excluding July & fund raising activities tend to be are also listed. So what are you (RIB) which allows us to explore page: LittleBubblesMusic or call August). musical, and we have worked waiting for, start surfing! many exciting local dive sites. We 691 813 267. The meeting commences at with the Conservatorio de Música have full affiliation with the Brit- 11.30am most people start arriving on several occasions as well as The Original Charity ish Sub Aqua Club (BSAC). Spiritual Discussion at 11am for a coffee and a chat. Concerts Costa Blanca. We are Shop & Library Contact: [email protected]. Group We welcome anyone who is inter- constantly seeking new members The shop will be closed from uk and please visit the club web- Are you looking for peace in your ested in the legion. You don't have and friends of TJJ and we would December 23 till 27 inclusive. site: www.bsacmarinaalta.co.uk life? We meet as a small group to to have been in the armed forces greatly appreciate more help. Opening again on Monday, Dec study teachings from Ascended to join anyone can join now. We For more details visit our website 28. In the New Year, January 1 Guardian Angels Masters who bring a clearer have a very good social pro- todos-juntos-javea.com, email us & 6 closed. Charity understanding for those who seek gramme throughout the year and at [email protected] Please check out our web site to For more details about Guardian the truth. We meet monthly in would love to see more people or follow us on Facebook Todos see where our funds go. Angels' activities, call president Javea and welcome new come to one of our meeting and Juntos Javea. Do you have a spare morning? Tricia Barr on 96 645 55 24 or 622 members. see what goes on. If you like what Why not join our team of volun- 795 542. See the website at If you are interested please call you see we would love to see you APASA - Protectora de teers? We need more people to www. guardian-angels.es or email: Robert Harris: 96 579 4343 or become a member of the branch. Animales de San come and help work in the shop. [email protected] email: [email protected] Please contact Pam Dawes on 96-5 Antonio for an introductory chat. 790 123 or 617 789 883 for any Cami De Les Sorts, Javea further information. Web: www.apasa.eu Jávea Bridge Club Blogspot: apasa.eu We play Mondays, Wednesdays, Costa Blanca 41 Club To adopt or foster one of our dogs Thursdays and Fridays at 3 pm. Open to all former members of please see the animal shelter page Mondays are relaxed 'No Fear' Round Table or 41 club members or contact the shelter on 618 754 days. On Wednesdays, we operate of any nationality. We meet for 635. For upcoming events see a 'host' arrangement for players lunch on the first Wednesday of posters in this section. without a partner. We have now every month with our partners at started our beginners classes on 12.30/13.00, and have a social event UFO and World Thursdays at 3 pm. or trip some two weeks later. Mysteries Discussion We are pleased to announce that For further info please visit www. Group lessons for intermediate players costablanca41club.org or email Any new faces will be warmly commence on Thursday October [email protected]. welcomed to join us. Contact 15 at 3 pm at their Club: email: [email protected] Visitors are always welcome. Club Javea School of Bridge or tel: 965 889 514 for details: premises at Avenida de Paris 2, and Social Club Javéa Arenal. For further in- We play bridge five days a week Knitters of Pinosol formation, call Pat on 966 472 158 commencing at 2.30pm. Mondays, This Club meets weekly on Wed- or email [email protected] Wednesdays and Fridays is tour- nesdays from 3pm - 5pm at a pri- or see website: www.javeabridge nament bridge until 6pm. vate house in Pinosol. club.com. If you need a partner ring Diana If you would like to join a free club on 96 645 4350. Tuesdays is our of chatty knitters to swap pat- Podenco Club Costa teaching afternoon. Lessons com- terns, ideas, or even gossip then Blanca mence at 2.30pm. please email knittersofpin- Do you own a Podenco, love the For complete beginners to inter- [email protected] for more in- breed, want to know more about mediate students. Courses run formation. them, or maybe even thinking of from October to May. adopting one? Thursday is our 'No Fear' tourna- Javea U3A Come and join the Podenco Club. ment and you can turn up without Details of events and over 50 We meet at Mr. Punch Bar (Javea a partner. Players are asked to ar- group activities can be found on Park) every Thursday from rive at the Club on all days no our website: www.u3ajavea.org 10.30am - 12noon. There is no later than 2.15pm. Visitors pay €6 . charge, we just meet up, drink cof- Our spacious air-conditioned Marina Alta Camera fee and chat. Sometimes go for a clubhouse is at Avda Tamarits 80, Club walk on the Arenal too. 100 metres from the new Scallops A multi-national club for photo- You are welcome to bring your Restaurant. Tel 96 577 0509 (after- graphers of all abilities, meeting COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015 Page 67

in Javea, welcomes new members. hours are 10am - 4pm. All items the shows and arrangements of SF is a non-religious meeting place Jacaranda Bar, Moraira, located at We meet from 7pm-9pm in the Cen- welcome. Free collection can be ar- Beatles and Abba numbers. for the spiritually minded and the corner of Calle de Mar de tro Social, Javea on the first and ranged, please call 603 137 697. We welcome new members so- those interested in holistic sub- Timor and Camino de Viejo del third Thursdays of the month.For The shop address is 12 Monver prano contralto bass and tenor. jects. Portet. further details please contact Plaza, located on the main Beni- For further information about Are you a spiritual person? Do you We aim to promote investigation maccsecretary@gmail. com dorm - road (CV70) by forthcoming events or about join- want to meet others who have and research in order to share in- Mas y Mas. ing the choir please phone John spiritual/holistic interests? formation and discuss topics re- Xàbia Book Circle Turner 651 909 819 or Judith on 966 Spiritual Friends is a non-religious lated to this subject. Our next meeting will take place 480 195 alternatively just drop in on group of people who meet every A speaker will discuss a chosen on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at MORAIRA-TEULADA a Thursday afternoon. Wednesday afternoon at SolPark topic and this is followed by a ques- 6.30pm in the Centro Social, Xàbia Tennis Moraira. tion and answer session where all Old Town. On this occasion we will Costa Blanca Male Voice Montgo Chorale Doors open at 2pm meetings start will be invited to discuss the sub- be joined by Terry Gifford, cur- Choir Montgó Chorale is a classical choir at 2.30pm. Every week is different, ject of the talk and possibly expand CBMVC rehearse every Tuesday rently Visiting Professor at the that has performed many success- and everyone is welcome to come on the theme. 18.00 - 20.00, at Bar Mediterraneo, Centre for Writing and the En- ful concerts, often raising money along to any meeting which they The group offers those who are in- Teulada. New members always vironment at Bath Spa University; for local charities. Rehearsals are would find of interest. terested the opportunity to learn welcome, no experience necessary. Terry, a keen mountaineer himself, held weekly at the Social Centre, For more information re the group more about this fascinating sub- Come along and give us a try! Tel. will be talking to us on the subject (known as the 'Pensionistas'), in or for the diary of events see the ject. For more information email Mike Evans 965 744 577 or see of mountains in Literature. Please Teulada on Mondays from 7pm to website www.spiritualfriends.es or [email protected] www.costablancamalevoicechoir. come along to enjoy this exhilarat- 9pm. phone Jan 600837 054. wiki.dot.com ing evening with us! You will be The choir consists of people from Social Tennis Club very welcome! many nationalities but rehearsals MABS Cancer Support Solpark For more information, please con- U3A Moraira-Teulada are conducted in English. We are Coffee morning held on the last Do you want to play tennis? You www.u3amoraira-teulada.org tact Alma Dorndorf on 636 898 162 always looking for new members. Tuesday of each month commenc- are welcome at the Social tennis The first meeting in the New Year, or email [email protected] If you are interested in joining us, ing at 11am at the MABS Centre club Solpark. We play every Mon- will be Monday, January 4, 2016. We usually meet on the first Tues- please contact Jan Dewland at: within the Centro Residencial Ana day between 9am and 11am. You For further information please see day of each month in the Centro [email protected] or on Maria Espinos building at the top just turn up and play. the website, Social, Xàbia Old Town, beside the 965 770 973 for more details. of Teulada. We are players of different levels Health Centre, at 6.30pm for a Anyone who is suffering from, or and nationalities. For more in- 6.45pm start, and we finish at AKIRA Animal Charity Help of Denia & Marina who has been affected by Cancer formation call 965 740 947. 8.45pm. You can also follow our ac- Website www.akira-animals.com Alta Charity Shop together their friends and family, tivities on our website www. Facebook Akira DogSanctuary, Crtra Teulada – Moraira, Centro are welcome to attend. Teulada & Moraira Lions xabiabookcircle.com For information on events email Commercial Las Vinas, close to the Club [email protected] or call 625 new roundabout near Mas y Mas Asociación Benéfica de See Lions website: www.teulada Salamandra Charity 767 781. on the Teulada / Moraira Road. Teulada morairalions.org or call 965 974 941 Shop Jacaranda auction every first and Tel. 966 491 284. Stock changing The shop has purchased and is or find us on facebook Teulada Mo- In Javea (Carretera Cabo la Nao third week of the month. round quite quickly. We are always supporting the new Ambulance, raira Lions Club. Pla between Pizzeria Il Teatro and See our Website and Facebook thankful for more donations. Open which is now serving the Teulada/ Try Again bar) Open Mon-Sat Pages. 10am–1.30 pm Mon-Sat. Moraira area and your support is Jacaranda charity 10am-2pm. Donations welcome! All Diary dates: important to us. auction profits go to local charities. CHARITY SHOP 15 Avenida de Marina Alta and We have a good range of clothes Auction on 1st and 3rd Saturday of We are proud to say we are also a Portet Moraira open 10am - 1.30 Costa Blanca Floral Club and large collection of books to the month at the Jacaranda res- drop-off point for Emaús. Please Mon - Sat. Quality donations al- Our 2015/2016 Floral Year started cater for all your reading. taurant/bar Moraira with our auc- bring in food, toiletries, toys and ways welcome and shop volunteers on Sept 24. PAICHI Garden Centre We are always looking for volun- tioneer Mr Bob Gingell, at 1.30pm. clothes, thank you! needed. Call Marcelle 966 499 255. will continue to supply our fresh teers to work in the Shop so if you Phone to book your items in on 965 We are still rescuing and rehoming flowers. We look forward to wel- feel you can spare a morning a 743 292. Sell your items, buy a bar- Montgo Residents abandoned animals with the help coming old and new members. If week please contact either Pat on gain, meet new friends. Assoc. Javea (APMJ) of the Aliaga Clinical Team. you haven't been to one of our dem- 96 647 1526 or Marcia on 96 551 4154 Call if you need directions. We For updates, news, social events NEW SHELTER. Can you sponsor onstrations, why not come along or call in to the Shop at 183 Avda have been raising money for char- and information of interest visit a kennel which houses 5 dogs and enjoy an afternoon of floral Mediterráneo Teulada. ity for the last four years and this the APMJ website: www.montgo €1,500 or a quarantine kennel fantasy. For further information It is situated just down from the year we are raising money for residents.com €2000. Your name would go over contact Tina on 96 583 3197. Moraira roundabout, free parking Akira. No entry charge to come to the kennel. Donations of €500 and Meets at The Salon de Actos, La Se- close to the Shop. the auction. Samaritans In Spain - more your name will go on the out- nieta, Moraira on the 4th Thursday We look forward to seeing you. Recruiting now in Javea area side wall of the shelter. of each month, (Sept to May inclus- Costa Blanca North In 2016 we aim to expand our teams MEMBERSHIP Become a member ive) at 3pm. Moraira UFO Discussion Gardening Circle of listeners around Spain. If you for €20. Forms at the shop or call Affiliated to The National Body of Group Further information about the are resident in the Javea área and Elaine Sydney 965 973 822. Flower Arrangers, NAFAS, we aim This is a friendly discussion group Gardening Circle is on our website would like to find out how you can DONATIONS contact the charity to bring over UK National and which meets up every 2nd and 4th http://costablancagardeners. join us as a Listener or spare a few for bank details. Area Demonstrators to share their Thursday from 6pm to 8pm at the weebly.com , or from our secretary, hours a week to help with fundrais- talent and love of floral art with ing / other events held in the area The Moraira Charity our Members and Guests. please contact our General Man- Shop We meet at Salon de Actos, La Se- ager: [email protected] Helping the elderly and the needy. nieta, Moraira and doors open at Church of England in to register interest in attending an Currently open Mon to Fri, 10am- 2pm. Entrance for Members is initial group meeting in Javea. 1.30pm, Sat 10am-1pm, and also €5/Visitors €8. All welcome. Spain - Christmas services www.samaritansinspain.com Also Tues & Thurs 4pm- 7pm for all We ask that everyone be seated by on Facebook and Twitter. (Volun- your bargains. All donations are 2.45 pm. In addition to their regular ■ December 19 El Cam- teer positions are unpaid but cer- gratefully received. Church services, The Costa pello at 16.30. Carol service. tain expenses can be claimed). The Moraira Charity Shop, located Artists Unlimited Blanca Anglican Chap- Coveta Fuma Church. In- just off the Avenida del Portet Road A small friendly group of artists laincy (the C of E in Spain) formation Father Ray JUMILLA (close to the Guardia Civil Offices). meet to paint and discuss their has organised a number of Andrews 602 504 136. Web: www.morairacharityshop. work. Thursday mornings at a pri- special events ■ December com or email morairacharityshop English language book vate studio off the Moraira -Calpe leading up to 21 Albir at @yahoo.com Our aim, with your coast road. New members welcome Christmas. 16.00. Carol exchange help, to assist the elderly & needy. For further information please call from beginners to experienced. For Visitors service. more info call Isabel on 965 744 194. and residents Albir Church. Sue on 666 125 805 or email her at The English Choir [email protected] alike will be made most Meal at 13.00 if you wish. Our profits go to local charities Spiritual Friends Teulada welcome! Information Elaine 966 864 predominately the Teulada Alz- Web: www.spiritualfriends.es ■ December 17 Calpe at 962. LA NUCIA heimer's Day Centre. To all past, present and future sup- 20.00. Carol service with See costablanca-anglican We rehearse on Thursdays from porters of Spiritual Friends we sparkle. La Merced Church. chaplaincy.org for more de- Cancer Charity Shop 16.00 to 18.00 at the Pensionista wish a Merry Christmas and a With Calpe U3A Choir. In- tails on these events and the Giving 4 Giving Centre in Teulada's main Square. Happy New year and a reminder formation from Father Mar- work of the Chaplaincy in Please help with donations for The Choir's repertoire varies from that there will be no meetings until cus Ronchetti 965 874 166. general. charity shop in La Nucia. Opening sacred Easter music to songs from Wednesday, January 13. Page 68 COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015

Joy Lally tel. 96-649-8681 or mobile nearest to Gandia and close by the Charity shop La Tendeta Calle Lla- large sign and we are around the 646 729 794. ONIL Health Centre. vadero 5, Pego. Open Tuesdays, corner from there. Plenty of nearby free parking too! Thursdays and Fridays from To support this really needy cause Ladies Luncheon Club of The Royal British Legion, For more information please see 10.30am to 1pm. you can become a member: €12 Moraira La Foia Branch - Nr 3621 www.pepaspain.com or telephone single and €20 per couple. Do you live in Biar, Castalla, Ibi, We started our Christmas cel- the PEPA helpdesk on 650 304 746. Charity Book Stall, Please can you help us? We desper- Onil or Tibi? Branch meetings are ebration early on December 10. At Pego Thursday market. Over ately need more volunteers so held on the 3rd Monday of the Our next meeting will be our 'Day 500 titles including some German whatever you can do, we can work month, at Bar El Parque, C/Pintor Out' on Thursday, January 14 & Spanish books plus DVDs. something out! If you would like to Sorolla s/n, Onil. when we visit Pikolinos Shoe Fac- Now in it's 10th year and all monies lend a hand and meet new people Please see Castalla section for tory, Museum and Shop following a Valley Voices raised are divided between the whilst raising money for PEPA further info. Valley Voices is an independent coffee break at the Holiday Inn, people of Pego and the animal please contact Anne on 664 773 491 mixed choir with 30 members of . We have lunch booked at a charity L.A.P.S. or email anne_goodwin@ Open Mic! many nationalities, who rehearse favourite restaurant, La Cova at El More information ring Chrissie yahoo.co.uk to find out more. Change of venue. This event will every Monday at Casa Julia, Par- Campello. For further details and Edwards 661 199 270. Diary dates: Noveltè Rastro every no longer be at La Foia Restaurant. cent at 9.45am. booking please contact Yvonne 96 5 Weds, Fri, Sat & Sun: Permanent It has changed to last Wednesday We sing a wide range of music 744 426. stall popular rastro, near Xativa. in the month at the Bar El Parque from show songs to pop to festive Open from 10am - 2pm, the Rastro Onil. music.. and classical music too. MAPA Social Club is in the Novetlè polígono indus- For full details see entry under While the singing is serious, we (Marina Alta Pensionista The Aurora Club trial estate under cover, a great Castalla. aim to have fun at the same time. Association) This cultural club has been run- way to spend a couple of hours bar- Our Musical Director is Aileen Our venue, the DRUID’S CAVE is ning approx 18 months and every gain hunting. See Facebook: Rastro Lightfoot MA. Anyone interested situated behind the European OLIVA month, except July and August, we Novetlè https://www.facebook in joining should contact Joan on Centre, below Don Quixote. organise a cultural event, a presen- .com/rastronovetle 965 518 377, or Jenny on 965 581 519. There are weekly crib nights, Music and Breakfast tation, an excursion or a combi- Donations of goods welcome - All that is required is an enjoy- monthly quizzes and games even- Club nation of both. bring them along to the Rastro or ment of music, a sense of humour ings. Music lovers take note. Every Sun- Please see website: auroraclubrel- telephone Carol on 722 473 053 or and to speak English. Also our Friday lunch time get to- day 11.00-12.30. Honey Dukes Oliva leu.wix.com/aurorclubrelleu for email: [email protected] Full details of the choir on our gether with a mini quiz and Play (close to town hall). Small group more details. website www.valleyvoices.es or your Cards Right. Light lunches meeting to let the spiritual meet The presentations are free (a €1 do- our Facebook site: www.facebook. Expatriate Ostomates of and drinks are always available at the secular in song. nation is requested). Excursions Spain com/ValleyVoicesCostaBlanca and lunches afterwards are re- the bar. Themed musical programme while The Expatriate Ostomates of served for our members. For your social dairy, the first you order and eat a fabulous Eng- Spain, an association that worked Monday of every month is whist, lish breakfast. PEGO for 17 years to assist ostomates of the second and fourth Mondays are Hosted by New Hope Christian Fel- Friends Of The Relleu many nationalities in Spain, has Rummikub, the third Monday is lowship, C/Constitucion, 6. Tel: 607 L.A.P.S. Local Animal Children Of Emaus now been succeeded by the EOS In- Charity Reg G-54138805. eyes down. Start time for all is 7pm 470 221. Protection Society formation Service. Non-profit association. for 7.30pm. Oliva U3A The L.A.P.S. Shelter is supported Based in Jávea, it continues to pro- The children (normally aged 2-12 We welcome all our existing U3A Oliva welcomes new members by the Charity Book Stall at Pego's vide an independent non-profit- yrs) in the Emaús home in Relleu members to Druid’s Cave and of all nationalities. Thursday market and frequent making national service, by tele- have been taken into care because would like to extend a welcome to Please visit www.u3a-oliva.org for fund raising events are held phone and email for those who of the impossible situation they anyone wishing to join us. details of how to join. throughout the year. have a urostomy, colostomy or were living in or perhaps because Why not pop in on any Friday be- For more details of these events or ileostomy. they have no family. tween 12 and 2pm to see what we P.E.P.A. Animal Charity how you can help the charity con- Ostomy operations occur most If you have an idea for a fun- do. Shop tact Chrissie 661 199 270 or email commonly due to life-threatening draiser, or anything to contribute For more information please Now open in Oliva in Calle Joanot Chrissie.mpego@hotmail. co.uk. illness of cancer or the excruciat- to the Children, please let us know phone 96 649 0840 or email Martorell, opposite the indoor ingly painful ulcerative colitis. via email: [email protected] or [email protected] parking entrance to the Mercadona Alma Pro Infancia The surgical removal of such an call 639 637 529. If anyone wants to illness can and should be cel- donate to the Relleu House please ebrated but this positive reaction email [email protected]. can be marred by the practical dif- uk, see General section for events 'Working together' in Castell ficulties of obtaining and then cop- and for more info. ing with the equipment required to de Castells deal with the physical changes. GENERAL The patient's release from hospital without the necessary knowledge Fundraising fiesta on repairs and redecoration Alicante Dog Society and practice, commonly results in Saturday, December 19 necessary, and the local school physical harm and a loss of confi- 11am to 4pm and other village institutions (Sociedad Canina Alicante) dence just when it is needed to Come to the lovely village of put on a 'fundraiser' in order to start a new life. Information and Offices: C/Maestro Barbieri nº14, on Satur- raise the necessary cash to counselling are of critical import- (03004 Alicante).www.sociedad day, December 19, and join in provide suitable furniture. ance! We are here to help. caninaalicante. com Tel. 96 520 87 their Fundraising Fiesta. This The response has been en- and the Please call us on 966 460 063 or 30 Fax: 96 614 93 64 Email: adminis is how it all came about… thusiastic and to date the air local band will undoubtedly email us at mail@ostomyinspain. tracion@sociedadcaninaalicante. Back in the summer it conditioning, etc. has been in- play its part in the proceed- org or [email protected] came to the attention of Jalon stalled and the repairs and re- ings. com Valley Help that the condi- decoration completed. All that Given the encouragement 2016 Provisional show calendar: Xi- tions in the doctor's surgery in remains is the purchase of the by the Consulate in Alicante xona 24 January; Altea 28 Febru- Freewheelers Motoring Castells were pretty awful, furniture which is to be for local organisations to 'work ary; Torrevieja 13 March; La Nucía Group with broken windows, poor funded by this 'village' fun- together', President Elaine 24 April; Banyeres 15 May; Denia Freewheelers is a group of motor- decoration, and inappropriate draiser. Horton has asked them if they 19 June; 25 September; ing enthusiasts who enjoy a drive furniture for what is largely For this occasion the vil- would be able to send a repre- 23 October, El Palmeral 6No- out together, visit interesting an elderly population. In addi- lage will 'open its doors' to the sentative to Castells, to recog- vember, 20 November. places and have lunch together. No tion, the entire building was general public between 11am nise the results of the Village committee, no rules, no fees, just a boiling hot in summer and and 4pm, inviting folk to take organisations co-operating PEPA Animal Charity day out. freezing cold in winter! part in a Christmas Market with Jalon Valley Help to im- Charity shop in L'Olleria, Calle de To see the places we have visited The Charity decided to call held in the Plaza Mayor which prove local conditions for Isabel la Catolica. see the website www.Torrevieja a meeting of the 'key' players will include a Paella and a everyone. "I realise the staff of Lots of clothes and bric-a-brac. We Information.com/freewheelers and in the village to establish just drink at lunchtime (tickets €5), the Consulate are incredibly are open every morning from 10.00 then come and join us. what could be achieved if we and a show put on by the busy," she said, "But it would till 13.30. To find us: L'Olleria is just all worked together, Jalon Val- children of the local school in be such a wonderful acknowl- before you enter the tunnel going The Friends of Costa ley Help offering to pay for the the Casa Cultura in the after- edgment of all the people who to Xativa, from Ontinyent. Blanca Samaritans installation of air condition- noon. have worked to bring this to- If you enter the town keep looking The Friends of Costa Blanca Sa- ing, etc. providing that the The museum and the local gether, and underline the im- toward your left for the sign which maritans is an organisation for Ayuntamiento attended to the church will be open to visitors portance of such initiatives." indicates centre of village, go to promoting the interests of the Sa- end of road look up to see Tabacs maritans in Spain. COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015 Page 69

They undertake their work through a network of volunteers who contribute their time, skills, knowledge and/or financial sup- U3A Vall del Pop Christmas dinner port to furthering the Samaritan December 10 and pre-booked menu The band took a little Sally, Ride they had captured work in the community. About a hundred members choices, the friendly and effi- break before the dancing the attention of the diners Samaritans provide a trained, sup- and guests of the U3AVall del cient staff began the long pro- really started, and Rolf Mus- and the floor gradually filled portive and non-judgemental lis- Pop gathered at the Castellvi cess of providing the very troh of the Guitar Group up and stayed like that for the tening ear for English speakers of Restaurant in Alcalali to cel- tasty meal. played two or three numbers rest of the evening. any age who are experiencing emo- ebrate their Christmas As the desserts were ap- which were much appreci- Everyone agreed that it tional upset of any type or degree. Dinner Dance. pearing the Soggy Bottom ated by his audience. had been a very good even- Call them on 900 525 100 After a cava reception and Band began to play, gently at By the time that the band ing, and Sandra Welham was much milling around the first, but revving up as the broke into The Walk of Life, thanked for her successful or- Costa Blanca Rawhiders seating plan, checking tables tables were cleared. followed shortly after by Ride, ganization. Motorcycle Club We are a motorcycle club open to all motorcyclists on the Costa Blanca. No rules, no committee, no stress, just pleasant days out. See www.costablancarawhiders .com for more details or go to the 'con- tact us' page or email: costa blancarawhiders@yahoo. co.uk Company Women Company Women aims to help women in business across the Costa Blanca to network, share ideas and build their skills base. It is a supportive group which meets on the first Thursday of every month to have lunch at dif- ferent venues across the region. We are a non-profit-making organi- sation and we include raising money for different charities as part of our monthly activities. Please email: vice-president@ companywomen.org or see http://companywomen.org to at- tend one of our Company Women events

Freemasonry Want to join a nonprofit organi- sation which is thriving on the Costa Blanca and committed to supporting charitable causes and bringing people together? Weekly meetings. For more details please email Harry Palmer: aimed solely at enabling indepen- partners whether living on the administration duties or befriend- are welcome to a ‘noggin and [email protected] or dent walkers to enjoy the moun- Costa Blanca or simply taking a ing and supporting our cancer suf- natter’. Tel. Steve Adams on 677 399 telephone 966 712 326. tains. For BlogSpot see: http:// holiday. ferers and their families, there is a 144. See the website www. michaelsmapsanddirections. The lunches take place at various role within the MABS Cancer Sup- marinaaltaccc.com for more info. Jaguar Enthusiast's Club blogspot.com restaurants up and down the coast port Group that would suit you. The JEC is the largest Jaguar club from Dénia in the north to Torre- For information on any of the Costa Blanca Yacht in the world, for more information Alcoholics Anonymous vieja in the south. above, please see the website. Association see the website: www.jec.org.uk. Want to stop drinking? AA may be There is little or no formality, We are a group of around 150 en- If you own a Jaguar and live in able to help you. simply an enjoyable lunch in pleas- RAF Administrative thusiastic sailors of several Spain you really should be a The only requirement for member- ant company! Anyone wishing to Apprentices Association nationalities, and we welcome boat member of the JEC Spain. ship is a desire to stop, and regular know more about the Costa Blanca Were you, or do you know some- owners and all those interested in We have regular meetings in the open information meetings are Catenian group should contact body, who was an RAF Adminis- sailing and motor cruising. Alicante area open to all Jaguar held throughout the province to in- Vincent O'Brien (0034) 966 405 225 trative Apprentice who did their We participate in regattas through- owners as well JEC members. form both members of the public or email vobin [email protected] training at RAF St Athan, RAF out the Costa Blanca, and Bale- For more information please con- and health professionals about the For details of the next luncheon Hereford, RAF Bircham Newton or arics, and have a special agreement tact Eric Arnold by email: 12 step programme that has helped please contact Vincent O'Brien as RAF Halton between 1947 - 1973. with Real Club Nautico Calpe to [email protected] millions of alcoholics worldwide to above. Formed 16 years ago, we have a use their 6 racing TOM'S, for fun achieve sobriety. thriving Association, we hold An- sailing and racing.. Labour International If you would like more information Friends of the Children of nual Reunions and publish a two There is social sailing, for both LI is the official constituency for about Alcoholics Anonymous and Emaús monthly Newsletter. power and sail, and social events at overseas British Labour Party where to find your closest meeting, Upcoming general events for There is also a active local group of least fortnightly. members. please call: Costa Blanca NORTH Friends Of The Children Of ex-Apprentices now residing in See www.cbya.org or email: chair We welcome new recruits, resident (+34) 648 169 045 (for areas Alicante Emaús everyone welcome! Spain who meet on a regular basis. [email protected], or call Bob on 634 and visiting supporters, to our & northwards). Diary dates: Please visit the website www.rafad- 309 111 or Jacki on 644 364 265. monthly meetings and social Costa Blanca SOUTH (+34) 625 912 Email: [email protected] or call appassn.org or email Membership- events. 078 (for areas south of Alicante) or 639 637 529. Look under Relleu for Secretary, Tony Burchell: member- RAFA, North Costa For more information: Lorraine visit www.aa-costa blanca.org/ further contacts. [email protected] Blanca Branch 679 231 412 or Malcolm 678 213 978. Are you ex RAF, or any of the Com- Costa Blanca Catenians MABS Cancer Support Marina Alta Classic Car monwealth Air Forces, or inter- Mountain Walks on the The Catenian Group on the Costa Group (Costa Blanca Club (MACCC) ested in the RAF? Costa Blanca Blanca, which was formed over North) The ACE Cafe is the official meet- Then why not join our branch of There is a BlogSpot dedicated twelve years ago, meets for lunch Website: www.mabscancersupport ing place for the Marina Alta Clas- the RAF Association. We are a wel- solely to detailed descriptions and on the second Wednesday of each group.org sic Car Club. It is held at Bar fare charity dedicated to the sup- maps of some 40 mountain walks month. VOLUNTEERS - Whether volun- Macau, Campomanes at 11am on port of ex members of the RAF in the mountains of the Costa The group welcomes Catenians teering in our shops, organising the second Sunday of the month. with a motto of friendship, help Blanca. Downloads are free and and ex-Catenians and their fundraising events, helping with Anyone who has an interest in cars and support. Page 70 COSTA NEWS, December 18-24, 2015

As well as many other activities, Amateur Radio Societies, meets at Cheers Bar/Restaurant marines they served on together for more info and details of we meet every second Monday of where are you? near San Miguel de Salinas from with more information regarding next meet up: www.costa the month at the restaurant Los Are there any Amateur Radio 12.00 on the second Saturday each our meetings can be found on the blancabusinessgroup.com Arcos which is close to the motor- Clubs here on the Costa Blanca? month. No fees or formalities. Associations website which can be way exit to Denia on the N332 start- I was a member of the Midlands For details ring Brian 966 791 970, accessed by typing Submariners Costa Blanca Walkers ing at 11am for drinks and a chat, a Amateur Radio Society (M.A.R.S.) Sue 966 763 471 or Jean 966 784 735. Spain into your search engine. The CBW is a new group offer- short meeting followed by lunch. for many years and now live on the ing free led walks near Beni- For more information have a look Costa Blanca in Moraira. Submariners Association Hash House Harriers dorm and Calpe between Oc- at our website, www.rafa-ncb.org, Are there any English or Spanish The España Levante branch of the Fancy a run in the sun with fun? tober and May. and contact Colin on 96 649 71 59 or Radio Hams around that are Submariners Association was Then why not join us when we A typical walk is about 9 km, email [email protected] members of an established club in formed in 2009 and at that time was next meet. climbs 300m , lasts 3hrs. and is any of the following locations? Mo- the first overseas branch outside We are the Costa Blanca Hash followed by a social drink. Costa Blanca Mountain raira, Javea, Denia, Benidorm, the British Commonwealth. House Harriers and we look for- Boots must be worn and a car Walkers Calpe or Valencia. Full membership is reserved for ward to welcoming you to our is often needed to access the Please check our website for more I would like to make contact with those who fully qualified in Sub- group. For more information check start. information www.cbmwalkers.org. anyone who is a member of an es- marines, out www.costablancahhh .com Walks begin at 10.30am Wed- Walking boots, packed lunch and tablished club with the intention of Associate membership is open to nesdays and some Saturdays. adequate drinking water are making equipment donations. anyone with an interest in Sub- Rotary International For more information please required. Please contact me by email: marines, Submariners or just rum. Fellowship Costa Blanca visit our website: www.costa Protection against sun and rain are [email protected] or call Membership currently stands at 30 North blancawalks.weebly.com. recommended. me on: 965 747 467 Mobile: 634 335 full members and 5 associate Why not join us THIS Friday Join us and make new friends. Walkers participate at their own 721. drawn from a large area of South- lunchtime at restaurant Los risk. The rules and guidelines for ern Spain, predominantly the Leones Moraira when you will be Parkinson Self Aid walking are given on our website, Baobabs Club Costa Blanca and all inland areas. made most welcome. N.B. Our Group cbmwalkers.org. Baobabs is a social group for those Hitherto, because members have to dress code is smart casual. We are a Parkinson self aid Please refer to this website for with Southern and East African travel considerable distances, Please phone 965 795 421 to add group in the North Costa further information and any last connections. There are branches meetings only take place twice your name/names to our Friday Blanca. minute changes to the walks or for both Costa Blanca South and yearly, usually in April and No- meeting list by Wednesday 17.00. We are looking for other people contact the leaders on the numbers North. vember in Benidorm, selected be- See our website for details of our who are suffering from Parkin- above. Costa Blanca North meets regu- cause of the reasonable accommo- events: www.rotarycostablanca. son's disease to do different ac- For those wishing to walk indepen- larly at Bar Mediterranean, Av- dation charges. wikidot.com tivities like Nordic Walking or dently go to our website: walksin- enue de Mediterraneo, the main The centre for activities over the other walks. spain.org which is dedicated to free street in Teulada from 12.00 on the weekend is Levi's Showboat bar & Tennis club If you are interested, please call walking route descriptions with third Saturday each month. restaurant just down the road from Attention: Do you live in or near 695 037 377 or send an email to maps and gps trails in the Costa For details ring Dee 965 741 714 or the Benidorm Palace. Benissa, Benitachell, Calpe and [email protected] Blanca and other parts of Spain. 600 259 450. Costa Blanca South Details of our members & the Sub- Moraira-Teulada. Are you a good player looking to Costa Blanca Blues play with other good players. Costa Blanca Blues is a free-to- We have the answer on Tuesday join social network and Web- Friday's Choir presentation to La Nucia's and Thursday evenings at Finca zine (www.CBBlues.com) Pinada tennis centre. launched in 2013. Food Bank Details from Roger by email at: Socials take place on Sundays at [email protected] 2pm - every 6 weeks - featuring a The international choir based in La Nucia pres- their entirety to food bank. She also thanked delicious menu/lunch plus a ented €4,770 to the town's food bank. Half of the the generosity of the choir members in donat- Costa Blanca Anglican live show from the top Blues & amount was raised thanks to the charity con- ing a second cheque equivalent to that of the Chaplaincy Roots entertainers of Spain. cert held on November 29 at the auditorium money raised at the concert. There are seven churches (Gandia, We promote and encourage so- and the other 50% was donated by the choir She said that thanks to the Friday's Choir Denia, Javea, Benissa (La Fustera), cial integration and music ap- itself. the food bank now has €4,770 to spend on food Calpe, Albir and El Campello) and preciation. Join today Nel and Simon Louwman presented the items for the most needy families in La Nucia. full details of the churches, their lo- www.CBBlues.com. money to social services councillor Beatriz The choir has 80 members of diverse cations and regular service times More info on 648 156 066 Pérez-Hickman (centre left) and Bart Gom- nationalities and begun 10 years ago under the can be found at the website: mans, La Nucia's foreign residents councillor. director Rob Barendsma up until this year. In http://costablanca-anglican Royal Naval Association Beatriz pointed out that the concert was a 2015 Guy Verhelst took over the post as director chaplaincy.org/ - Costa Blanca North full house and the takings were donated in debúting with this charity concert . Whilst full membership is re- Autos y Caravanas de served for those who have España (ACE) served in the Royal Navy, Royal Rallies for the ACE Group: Marines, WRNS and Reserve If you have a motorhome, cara- Forces, we welcome anyone who van or tent come along to a has an interest in the Royal rally and meet some new Navy. friends, it costs nothing to join No previous RN Service or mili- us so what do you have to lose. tary connection is required to Contact A [email protected] join as an Associate Member. All for further information or tele- are welcome. phone Pauline 965 076 667/617 We usually meet for lunch on 114 933. the second Thursday of every month. Harley Owners Group Our next meeting will be our (Costa Blanca Bikers Christmas Lunch at Pepe's Res- España) taurant in Alcalali on December Monthly organised ride outs to 10. fantastic locations, plus a For any further information superb social calendar of about the lunch or the RNA events and activities. please contact Peter on 966 480 So if you want to enjoy your 884. Harley throughout 2015 with like minded bikers, then con- Aircrew Association tact Peter Emmett, Press Of- Costa Blanca ficer on 966 461 039 or email Former and serving aircrew of [email protected] the UK or Allied Armed Forces are very welcome to join this Costa Blanca Business convivial and friendly organi- Group sation, now in its 26th year. Simon and Nel Louwman (r to l) presenting the cheque to Beatriz Pérez-Hickman and Bart Gommans Meetings are first Friday of Details from the Secretary on: every month. See website 966 495 042.