The Javea School of Bridge & Social Club

The club recently held their inaugural Mixed Pairs tournament.

There was an excellent entry of 27 pairs.

The winners of the very closely contested tournament were Maria Noone and Richard Lightfoot. Leading scores: 1st Maria Noone and Richard Lightfoot 67%

2nd Irene & Dick Craig 66%

3rd Lyn & Peter Shrimpton 61%. ship Secretary, Tony Burchell: membersec@rafadappassn.org c) Beniarbeig. 5hr strenuous walk over rough terrain. Dogs allowed. 10am start. Tel. Jon 686 148 704 Wednesday 15/10 a) Lliber. 3hr easy walk on good paths. Dogs allowed. 10.30am start. Optional lunch. Tel. Tim 616 498 505 b) Finestrat. 3hr moderate walk with some rough terrain. No dogs. 10.30am start. Tel. Geoff 676 616 101 c) Alcala de la Jovada. 5 hr moderately strenuous walk on good tracks. Dogs allowed. 10am start. Tel. Peter 6194 90 401 d) Tavernes de la Valldigna. 5 hr very strenuous walk with rough terrain and scrambling. Dogs allowed. 10am start. Tel. Jon 686 148 704 Walking boots, packed lunch and adequate drinking water are required. Protection against sun and rain are recommended. Walkers participate at their own risk. The rules and guidelines for walking are given on our website, cbmwalkers.org. Please refer to this website for further information and any last minute changes to the walks or contact the leaders on the numbers above.

Costa Blanca Yacht Association

We are a group of around 150 enthusiastic sailors of several nationalities, and we welcome boat owners and all those interested in sailing and motor cruising. We participate in regattas throughout the Costa Blanca, and Balearics, and have a special agreement with Real Club Nautico Calpe to use their 6 racing TOM'S, for fun sailing and racing. There is social sailing, for both power and sail, and social events at least fortnightly. See www.cbya.org or email: chairman@cbya.org, or call Bob on 634 309 111 or Jacki on 644 364 265.

Living Off Grid

Living ' off grid' means choosing to live disconnected from most provided services like electricity, gas, water and sewage generating your own power, hot water, growing your own organic food and producing no waste. I would like to start a project building low cost, eco-efficient timber framed homes built on 'terrenos rústicos' in Alicante. Anyone interested should contact Andy Watson at andyinfo@ yahoo.com or on 622 234 587. The project will need people with all kinds of knowledge and skills. Initially it will need people who understand planning regulations for building non-traditional housing in Valencia/Alicante. Off gridding is a new concept in Spain, you will be helping to set up something completely new and sustainable, a new way that lets you choose how you want to live.

Friends of the Children of EMAÚS

Forthcoming events to raise needed funds for 2014: Sun, Nov 2 from11am. Early Bird Christmas Fair at Carrasco, Javea Saty/Sun, Nov 29 and 30 from 11am. Annual Christmas Fair at La Sella Marriot Hotel, Denia Weds, Dec 3 at 8pm. Amadeus are combining music and drama for their Christmas show "A Christmas Carol" at Auditori Municipal, Ondara.

Marina Alta Classic Car Club (MACCC)

The ACE Cafe is the official meeting place for the Marina Alta Classic Car Club. It is held at Bar Macau, Campomanes at 11am on the second Sunday of the month. Anyone who has an interest in cars are welcome to a ‘noggin and natter’. Telephone Steve Adams on 677 399 144. See the website www.marinaaltaccc.com for more information.

MABS Cancer Support Group (Costa Blanca North)

Website: www.mabscancersupportgroup.org Forthcoming events: November 22 Book Fair, Iceland, Javea. If you have any books to donate, please telephone: 965 584 010. VOLUNTEERS Whether volunteering in our shops, organising fundraising events, helping with administration duties or befriending and supporting our cancer sufferers and their families, there is a role within the MABS Cancer Support Group that would suit you. For information on any of the above, please see the website: www.mabscancersupport.org telephone Pam - 687 393 035.

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Rotary International Fellowship Costa Blanca North

President Andrew Johnson welcomed 48 Guests, Rotarians, Probus members, wives and partners to the meeting on Friday, October 3, 2014. Our speaker this week was our own Peter Romaine who gave a very comprehensive review of Benenden Hospital Trust covering its history and present day facilities. The President this week, October 10, will be Andrew Johnson and he presents ‘a different view of London’. We are a very friendly group of men and women who meet at los Leones restaurant Moraira . We meet at 13.15 for 13.45 every Friday when we enjoy a meal in a very relaxed manner, after which we normally have an interesting speaker. We have book exchanges and a raffle every month. Why not join us THIS Friday lunchtime when you will be made most welcome. N.B. Our dress code is smart casual. Please ‘phone 965 795 421 to add your name/names to our Friday meeting list by Wednesday 17.00. See www. rotarycostablanca.wikidot.com for more details.

The Costa Blanca Aircrew Association

Former and serving aircrew of the UK or Allied Armed Forces are very welcome to join this convivial and friendly organisation, now in its 26th year. Details from the Secretary on: 966 495 042.

Baobabs Club

Baobabs is a social group for those with Southern and East African connections. There are branches for both Costa Blanca South and North. Costa Blanca North meets regularly at Bar Mediterranean, Avenue de Mediterraneo, the main street in Teulada from 12.00 on the third Saturday each month. For details ring Dee 965 741 714 or 600 259 450. Costa Blanca South meets at Cheers Bar/Restaurant near San Miguel de Salinas from 12.00 on the second Saturday each month. No fees or formalities. For details ring Brian 966 791 970, Sue 966 763 471 or Jean 966 784 735.

Costa Blanca Blues

Costa Blanca Blues is a free-to-join social network and Webzine (www.CBBlues.com) launched in 2013. Socials take place on Sundays at 2pm - every 6 weeks - featuring a delicious menu/lunch plus a live show from the top Blues & Roots entertainers of Spain. We promote and encourage social integration and music appreciation. Join today:www.CBBlues .com. More info on 648 156 066.

Royal Naval Association - Costa Blanca North

The main event in the RNA calendar is the annual celebration of the life and times of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson and this year our Trafalgar Night Dinner is being held on Friday, October 24 at the Oliva Nova Golf, Beach and Resort Hotel. By any measure, past or present, Lord Nelson was a remarkable man. He left grammar school at age 13 to become an ordinary seaman and, when only 20, was made Master and Commander of HMS Badger. Plagued all his life by malaria - and sea sickness - he lost the sight of one eye in a battle off Corsica and his right arm in another battle off Tenerife but continued to command fleets in various parts of the world. One of these was the Mediterranean Fleet which he once brought to anchor in the bay of Moraira. It is rumoured that his gunners honed their skills using Moraira`s castle for target practice. Our Guest of Honour this year is Chris Dovey, Chairman of the RNA. Chris served 16 years in the Royal Navy and was recently awarded the OBE for his 25 years of service to the Association and other community activities. Just prior to the Dinner there will be a brief dedication of our new Standard. There are a few places left so if you enjoy convivial company together with a ceremony which is traditional in the Royal Navy please call Sandra on 96 578 4250.

Amateur Radio Societies, where are you?

Are there any Amateur Radio Clubs here on the Costa Blanca? I was a member of the Midlands Amateur Radio Society (M.A.R.S.) for many years and now live on the Costa Blanca in Moraira. Are there any English or Spanish Radio Hams around that are members of an established club in any of the following locations? Moraira, Javea, Denia, Benidorm, Calpe or Valencia. I would like to make contact with anyone who is a member of an established club with the intention of making equipment donations. Please contact me by email: barrylangford1@mac.com Or call me on: 965 747 467 Mobile: 634 335 721

Harley Owners Group (Costa Blanca Bikers España)

Monthly organised ride outs to fantastic locations, plus a superb social calendar of events and activities. So if you want to enjoy your Harley throughout 2014 with like minded bikers, then see the website: www.facebook.com/groups/ c.costablanca.socios/?fref=ts

Parkinson Self Aid Group

We are a Parkinson self aid group in the North Costa Blanca. We are looking for other people who are suffering from Parkinson's disease to do different activities like Nordic Walking or other walks. If you are interested, please call 695 037 377 or send an email to martin@kinsbergen.nl

Hash House Harriers

Fancy a run in the sun with fun? Then why not join us when we next meet. We are the Costa Blanca Hash House Harriers and we look forward to welcoming you to our group. For more information check out www.costablancahhh.com