Costa Blanca News

Cats get the cream

- By Jack Troughton

Costa Blanca 41 Club

Open to all former members of Round Table or 41 club members of any nationalit­y. For further info visit www. costablanc­a41club.org or email: mail@costablanc­a41 club.org

Marina Alta Camera Club

A multi-national club for photograph­ers of all abilities, meeting in Javea. Meeting from 7pm-9pm in the Centro Social, on the first and third Thursdays of the month.

For more info please email maccsecret­ary@gmail.com

The Royal British Legion Javea Branch

Meet at L'Ancora Tennis Club near the Arenal of the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month (excluding July & August) at 11.30am, come earlier for coffee and a chat.

Please contact Pam Dawes on 965 790 123 or 617 789 883 for any further informatio­n.

Montgo Residents Assoc. Javea (APMJ)

For updates, news, social events and informatio­n of interest visit the APMJ website: www.montgoresi­dents.com

Marina Alta Sub Aqua Club

The club has its own dive boat (RIB) which allows them to explore many exciting local dive sites.

We have full affiliatio­n with the British Sub Aqua Club (BSAC). Email info@bsacmarina­alta.co. uk and please visit the club website: www.bsacmarina alta.co.uk

Animal lover Bun Woodiwiss braved the winter cold and took to the water on New Year’s Day to raise money for the Javea Feral Cat Associatio­n.

Joining the annual swim at the Arenal beach, she hopes to be able to donate

UFO and World Mysteries Discussion Group

Contact email: mbufoconne­ct @gmail.com or tel: 965 889 514 for details.

Cancer Care Charity Shop & Support Centre

Website: www.cancercare­chari tycentreja­vea.com

The website is interactiv­e and its help and support pages give direct access to their qualified counsellor for anyone who wants emotional private support via email, to make an appointmen­t with her at the centre. Dates of fun fundraisin­g events are also listed.

Charity shops are located at Javea Park: General Shop Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 1 pm and Boutique open Monday Saturday, 10am -2pm. Telephone 96 579 0129 or 96 579 6846. Email: info@cancercare charitycen­tre.com

Javea U3A

An associatio­n for English speaking people who are no longer in full-time work to provide opportunit­ies to learn and to share knowledge and skills with others. Many of the activities are also simply social with the aim of fostering a sense of community. The associatio­n meets every month on the last Wednesday (except July and August) at the Parador Hotel, Javea from 9:30 to 12:30. The main meeting starts at 11.00 and there is usually a guest speaker. The meeting ends about 12:30.

Visit the website www.u3ajavea.com for more informatio­n. about €120 to the charity to support its humane trapneuter-release programme and help control feral cat colonies on the Marina Alta town.

Bun - in cat costume succeeded in staying the required 10 minutes in the sea. “There is a theory, and I

Salamandra Charity Shop

Located on Avda del Arenal (between Piel de Mar and the Richmond Bar). Donations are always gratefully received.

All money raised goes to APAC Pego dog shelter and and the voluntary firefighte­rs.

Jive Fun

Join the Jive Fun Javea group at Bar Quo Vadis on Monday evenings at 8pm for a social dance evening: No classes, just fun dancing.

Call Anya on 669 775 394 for informatio­n.

Knitted Knockers

For any woman that has been diagnosed with breast cancer, and has to undergo, or has had reconstruc­tive surgery, this can be a very welcome and much appreciate­d solution to the standard issue prosthesis. ‘Knitted Knockers' is a lightweigh­t alternativ­e which is hand knitted using 100% mercerised cotton yarn with non-allergic filling and provided free with the aim of helping women through an emotionall­y and physically stressful period. There are currently over 500 Knitted Knocker groups in 30 different countries and one right here on the Costa Blanca – based in Javea.

It is run by Annette Bowen and supported by MABS Cancer Support, but she needs more ladies to volunteer to knit.

All materials – wool, patterns etc will be provided – all that is required is your time and skill, of what is sadly a diminishin­g think it’s true, if you stay fully immersed in the water, it’s a lot warmer...apparently.

“Saying that, it was teeth-chattering­ly cold; but worth it to help the cats and the Javea Feral Cats Associatio­n trap-neuter-release programme.” art form!

Any volunteers or indeed ladies that would like further informatio­n please either call Annette on 634 349 710 or email annette.spanishkno­ckers@ gmail.com.

Knitted knockers are provided totally free of charge and the group rely on donations to help continue to provide this service.

JUMILLA

English language book exchange

For further info please call Sue on 666 125 805 or email her at suemcginla­y@gmail.com

LA NUCIA

Cancer Charity Shop Giving 4 Giving

Opening hours are 10am - 2pm. All items welcome.

Free collection can be arranged, please call 603 137 697. The shop address is 12 Monver Plaza, located on the main Benidorm - La Nucia road (CV70) by Mas y Mas.

MORAIRA-TEULADA

Spiritual Friends Costa Blanca (North)

Spiritual Friends Costa Blanca is a non-religious group of spirituall­y minded people who meet on Wednesday afternoons. Each week different - clairvoyan­ce, discussion­s, talks and demonstrat­ions on spiritual or holistic subjects.

For more info please email

Marina Alta Costa Blanca Floral Club

Our Floral Club meets at The Salon de Actos, La Senieta, Moraira on the 4th Thursday of the month (unless otherwise advertised) September to May inclusive.

Visit our webpage at www. marinaalta­floralclub.com or ring Tina on 96 583 3197 for more info..

You can also follow us on Facebook. We are affiliated to The National Body of Flower Arrangers, NAFAS, being an overseas Member.

For further informatio­n ring Lynn on 96 640 5426, visit our website: www.marinaalta­floral club.com and you can also follow us on Facebook.

Ladies Luncheon Club of Moraira

We now look forward to the New Year! Our next outing will be our Annual Coach Trip on Thursday, January 16, 2020 departing Moraira at 0900 hrs for c.c. Pla Mar 2, Alicante and then on to Rte La Cova, El Campello. The coach has been filling up quickly but we do open a reserve list.

For further informatio­n please contact Yvonne on 96 574 4426. We wish everyone a Happy, Healthy 2020.

Costa Blanca Gardeners' Circle

All informatio­n is on our web: costablanc­agardeners.weebly. com or from committee member Joan telephone 697 320 169.

Montgo Chorale

Montgó Chorale has members from a range of nationalit­ies and ages who come together under the baton of Musical Director Jan Dewland to rehearse and perform a range of choral works.

 ??  ?? Bun ready for her dip
Bun ready for her dip

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