QF Focus Magazine
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.
For more updated news about local artists and events that are happening all around the Costa Blanca, check out a new Facebook page called ‘Artists Direct Spain’ which is constantly updated to find out the latest news and whereabouts of your favourite local artists and updated news on events as they happen.
Exponadal, Exhibition of children’s and youth entertainment returns to the IFA in Alicante. From the 23rd to 31st December 2016 the kids fun fair returns to Alicante’s Exhibition Centre. It’s open from 11am to 9pm and lots
of discounts on tickets are available by visiting their website:
http://feria-alicante.com. Activities include a circus, exhibition, inflatable attractions, crafts, children’s books, family gymkhanas, consoles, sports, storytelling, magic, face painting, puppets, mailbox for the Three Kings, giant Scalextric, tombola, fishing for ducks, food, gifts, games ... Procession of the Three Kings, costume parades, etc. There is parking for 3,000 vehicles, a picnic area, restaurant and cafeteria.
Looking for something a little different or maybe a unique gift idea then look no further than Casa La Pedrera, Tea Garden and Craft Shop. You might even purchase a voucher for a Costa Blanca Quad Tours or Outdoor Activities: Open all year round but activities must be booked in advance.
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Although the house has been closed since the 18th November you should know the Tea garden and Craft Shop will be open daily from 12pm to 4pm from 18th December to Friday 8th January for tea and cake and you will also be able to sit inside the house, that has been beautifully decorated for Christmas and grab a Christmas gift from the craft shop. Start Christmas with their ‘Grinch Stole Christmas Trail’. Follow the special Grinch inspired trail map and journey through the gardens and visit the Grinch’s Lair and much more. Sunday 18th December from 1pm - 4pm only. Kids 10€ inc. treat & adults 3€. New Year’s Party With Fireworks: Celebrate the New Year in style with a ROUND THE WORLD NEW YEAR’S PARTY. Celebrate with Greece, Russia, South Africa and more on the hour or even half hour from 9pm through to midnight. Tickets 30€ per person including buffet and a glass of Cava. Please see advert on page 12 or call Jenni on 660 816 620 for more details.
And don’t forget that after New Year, the Spanish move into their gift buying frenzy as they prepare for the arrival of the Three Kings, which is celebrated on the night of 5th January, with many towns and villages all having parades. One of the largest is in Torrevieja usually starting at around 5.30pm with the arrival of the Kings by boat into Torrevieja’s harbour.
Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year to one and all.
We try to ensure that all information on forthcoming events is correct. We advise you to check any information as there are sometimes last minute changes or cancellations which are out of our control.
NOTICEBOARD
The Association Of Retired Police Officers (known as ARPO). Retired police officers from any national or international force are very welcome to join our group. We meet every 2nd Wednesday at Sacko’s Bar, El Limonar at 10.30am We are a social and self help group and look forward to meeting new members and their partners. For information regarding joining and forthcoming events, see our web site
www.arpo.org.co.uk.
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”. Wednesday Fellowship meetings (Bible Study) 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. For more information please email:
colaborando.crimewatch@
skynetlink.com.
We are Torrevieja Maritime Association and our aim is to “Stimulate and maintain interest in maritime activities in the Torrevieja area among people of all nationalities”. At present we meet on the second Wednesday of the month at Casa de Galicia in El Chaparral, Torrevieja and can be contacted at
torreviejama@outlook.com or via our Facebook site, Torrevieja Maritime Association.
Almoradi scrabble club. We meet at Cafebar Almoradi on the last Tuesday of the month from 3.30pm. We now have ten regular participants, however we really want to extend our membership. If you are interested please come and join us, or for more information call 694 437 698 or email
mrandcwatkins@hotmail.co.uk.
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.
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.
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