Costa Blanca News

Councillor­s donate to Cáritas

- By Jack Troughton

Royal British Legion

The Alicante Branch BR3475, of the Royal British Legion

You do NOT need to have served in HM Forces to become a Member of the Legion, however you do need to have served to become a Beneficiar­y.

For further informatio­n contact the Branch Secretary on (0034) 654 603 913.

DENIA

HELP of Denia and Marina Alta

Charity Reg No, 3706 Website: www.helpofdeni­a.com. Caring for and helping people. For informatio­n on the Diabetes Support Group held in La Xara and Teulada email Dorothy Cook: diabeteshe­lpof denia@gmail.com Medical Equipment Loans, La

Partido Popular councillor­s at Jávea town hall have made a €1,000 donation to be equally divided between the two branches of Cáritas in the Marina Alta resort.

The five opposition councillor­s hope to encourage other people to help the cashstrapp­ed charities based in the old town and the port.

It follows a plea for help from Cáritas struggling to help families in need as the economic effects of Covid-19 continue to bite.

Rosa Cardona, spokespers­on for the PP in Jaáea, said people were living through difficult times and she and her colleagues “decided to do their bit” to help.

The money represents 70% of last month’s allowances made to four of the PP councillor­s; the fifth, who has not received the payment, added a personal contributi­on.

And the PP also sent a message of encouragem­ent to the entire population highlighti­ng the exemplary behaviour that the residents are displaying throughout the confinemen­t.

“Once again Xàbia is demonstrat­ing that it is a great town by being responsibl­e and supportive, carrying out initiative­s and selfless actions in the manufactur­e of sanitary

Xara office contact 96 642 7044 10am to 2pm Monday to Friday.

HELP Desk in the hospital main entrance for advice and Volunteer. Interprete­rs Service at Denia Hospital in La Xara, Monday - Friday 10am to 1:30pm. Call 96 642 9346.

HELP visitors on Tuesday and Friday afternoons.

For more informatio­n about HELP Services and activities visit and like our Facebook page: Help of DAMA or visit www. helpofdeni­a.com

If you would like to join us and become a HELP volunteer contact the office on: 96 642 7044 for more informatio­n.

The Salvation Army

For more informatio­n: Dieter Zimmerer +34 698 609 658 or Barbara Zimmerer +34 material and masks, and in helping those who need it the most.”

The PP encourages everyone to contribute to the cause and for this they are publishing the details of the accounts of the two branches of Cáritas in Jávea:

Cáritas Parish del Mar (port) - ES43 3058 2606 7027 2000 4740

Cáritas Parish San Bartholomé (town) - ES98 0075 1024 8206 0026 2077 652 319 810 or email dieterzim merer@hotmail.com

Web: www.centrosaro­n.com

EL CAMPELLO

Asociacion Protectora de Animales de El Campello y Pueblos Limitrofes

Charity No. 3817 www.apac.campelloon­line.com Tel 96 563 3547.

Contact for feral cats: Janice 96 563 8899 or Onny 96 594 0763. Contact for dogs: Joy 96 569 9460.

See more details Animal Shelter pages in the Costa Living.

The Royal British Legion Alicante branch

The Alicante Branch BR3475, of the Royal British Legion . Visitors are always welcome. You do NOT need to have served in HM Forces to become a Member of the Legion, however you do need to have served to become a Beneficiar­y.

For further informatio­n contact the Branch Secretary on (0034) 654 603 913.

Bruised But Not Broken

Who are we? We is a registered Cancer Charity founded to honour the life and courage of Bec Isaacs who died in 2010 at the age of 32 following a 4 year battle with bowel cancer. Our aim is to offer respite breaks and support to families affected by and living with this monsterous disease.

If we can help you or if you would like to volunteer please contact us on any of the following: tealeye@hotmail. co.uk / Lorraine on 96 577 65

S.C.A.N. The Society for the Care of Animals in Need, El Verger

SCAN - The rescue, care and rehoming of abandoned and maltreated cats and dogs. Contact us on 626 550 864, email at scancenter­9@gmail .com or see www.scan costablanc­a.com

GANDIA

The Royal British Legion Gandia District

The Gandia Branch is the most northerly Branch of TRBL in Costa Blanca North,

For more informatio­n check out www. britishleg­ion.org.uk/ counties/spain-north for more branches in Spain.

JALÓN VALLEY AREA

Jalon Valley Help

See website: www.jalonvalle­y help.com HELPLINE Call 659 624 643 for all enquiries including requests for loan of medical equipment: wheelchair­s, walking frames etc.

There is no charge for this service but a deposit is requested and donations are always welcome to keep the service going. Full details on website. For more info please ring 659 624 643

A.R.C. helping animals in need, Jalon Valley

Thank you for your support. Emergencie­s call 625 985 689.

JAVEA Todos Juntos Javea

For more details visit www. todos-juntos-javea.com, or email todosjunto­sjavea@gmail. com or see Facebook TodosJunto­sJavea.

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