QF Focus Magazine
Thursday 1st September ‘The Entrance’ at 12 noon with the Opening Ceremony from the town hall balcony, followed by the Mascletas and the L’Arranc (fiesta hymn) performed by the music bands. 5pm Grand Entrance Parade of the Moors and Christians: 10pm Procession with the statue of the Santísima Virgen de la Soledad from the Ermita de la Sang to the Parish Church accompanied by the Moors and Christians. Friday 2nd September ‘First day of Thunder’: 8am Diana, early morning parade of the music bands and ringing of the church bells: 12 noon, Parade with Gunfire, from their point of gathering to the Plaza Mayor: 5pm War between the Moors and Christians in the Plaza Major, finishing with the Christian surrender: 9pm Procession of the patron saint la Santísima Virgen de la Soledad accompanied by all the troops and their musical bands. Saturday 3rd September ‘Day of the Offering’. 8am Diana, early morning parade of the music bands and ringing of the bells. 12:30 Children’s Parade from Avda. Republica Argentina to la Plaza Mayor. 7pm Flower Offering Procession in honour of the Santísima Virgen de la Soledad. Sunday 4th September ‘Second day of Thunder’: 8am Diana, early morning parade of the music bands and ringing of the church bells: 12 noon Parade with Gunfire, from their point of gathering to the Plaza Mayor. 5pm War between the Moors and Christians in the Plaza Major, finishing with the Moorish surrender. 9pm Parade of the Pujada with all the Moors and Christians troops and their music bands from the Parish church via the Placeta de Carreter where the closing song will be preformed, then onto the finish at the Ermita de la Preciosísima Sangre. Monday 5th September. 9.30pm Spectacular firework display to end the fiesta.
The Rojales Craft Market returns to mornings for the Autumn so if you are looking to while away an hour or so, looking for a small gift, piece of art or decoration, don’t miss the monthly Craft Market at the Cuevas del Rodeo in Rojales. Local artists put their
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work on display along with other craft works to browse and enjoy. It takes place on the 1st Sunday of every month January to June and September to December in the morning from 11am to 2pm and in July and August from 7pm to 11pm.
Another fun and unusual event for kids of all ages is the Torrellano Miniature Steam Train. It is run by the friends of the railways association and so is normally only open on Saturdays between 4pm and 8pm with Miniature Train Rides during February and March on the 2nd Sunday from 10.30am to 1.30pm. Every month the Friends of the Railways Association host a miniature train event at the railway museum in Torrellano. Donations of 1.50€ per visit are requested.
La Vuelta returns to the Costa Blanca after
year. The La Vuelta is the Spanish equivalent
its success last of the
Tour de France and hopes are high that Tour de France winner and Bronze Olympic Medalist Chris Froome will be competing for the SKY Team. On Friday 9th September the 19th stage of the 81st edition will start in Javea and finish in Calpe. The following day the
20th stage will start in Benidorm and finish in Aitana.
We try to ensure that all information on forthcoming events is correct. All information is sent directly to Keith from the organisers or local town halls and not just taken from other sources. We still advise you to check any information as there are sometimes last minute changes or cancellations which are out of our control.
NOTICEBOARD
Calling all groups and charities Send your forthcoming events and information to
editor@qffocus.com. See page 4 for deadlines
Torrevieja Christian Fellowship is a lively English speaking church located at Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68,Torrevieja 03183. Residents and holiday makers are welcome to attend our services every Sunday at 10.30am with communion and “kids church”.
During the month of August there will be NO Wednesday Fellowship meetings because of holidays and the heat. Our Wednesday Fellowship meetings (Bible Study) will recommence first Wednesday in September starting at 6pm. For further information see our website
www.tcf-spain.org or tel: 96 670 0391.
Crime Watch Spain (Vecinos Colaborando) Reg. VG – 08261/2002 advise the community citizens about security matters and help them to report any incidents in their communities to the authorities to try to keep out any intruders. The Association also arranges meetings for the citizens to discuss security issues when possible. For more information please email:
colaborando.crimewatch@
skynetlink.com.
Catral’s writers / cultural group. If you like to write, talk or read about cultural issues you are coming to the right starting group every Wednesday in Catral, Vega Baja. Interested? Please email J. Rivero on
jrivero-santana@skynetlink.com.
The Aircrew Association Costa Blanca. Former and serving aircrew of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are very welcome to join this convivial and friendly organisation, now in its 27th year. Details from the Secretary on: 96 640 4123.
COSTA COBRAS RFC Is a new rugby club founded on the traditional ethics of the game, respect and family, based at Daya Vieja sports ground. For more details on training times contact Garry 692 767 242 or Robert on 697 286 416.
Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers. The CBMW is a group of people who get together twice a week to enjoy walking in the mountains of the Costa Blanca region of Spain. Anyone is welcome to come along. Visit
www.cbmwalkers.org for information on upcoming walks and guidelines.
Rockjales. This concert will take place at the IES La Encanta de Rojales on Saturday 27th August. Doors open 7pm, concert starts 8pm. Tickets 10€ in advance or 13€ on the door. Call 635 932 860 or 677 698 786 for more information.
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