Costa Blanca News

Catland charity shop open for business

- By Jack Troughton

The Royal British Legion Gandia District

The Gandia Branch is the most northerly Branch of TRBL in Costa Blanca North, it is a small but friendly group of like minded people who support the welfare needs of all those who have served or who are still serving and their families.

We raise funds to support this while having a good time. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month at Bar/Restaurant El Pelut, Carrer de la Sagrada Familia,Oliva.

The Members' meeting starts at 12.00 followed by a great lunch and visitors & guests are always welcome.

We are always open to new members and if you would like to join us please email the secretary at: Gandia.Secretary@rbl. community for more informatio­n or check out www. britishleg­ion.org.uk/counties/ spain-north for more branches in Spain.

Gandia Bridge Club

Calling all bridge players! New internatio­nal Club meets every Thursday at 3.45pm for 4pm start in the Cafeteria of the 4* Gandia Palace Hotel on Playa de Gandia. Full air-con. No membership fee.

More info: English Jackie 96 284 3358. Or Spanish & English Magoya on 96 287 6615 or 603 428 653.

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.

JVH urgently needs volunteers for a few hours in their charity Shops - particular­ly in Alcalali If you can spare three hours once a week please call 659 624 643 or visit either of the shops. Tel: Jalon Shop (Calle de la Basseta) 96 648 0944, Alcalali Shop (Calle de Mig) 96 648 2970. For many other activities fundraisin­g, support, admin, driving, translatin­g, and many more - please ring 659 624 643 for more informatio­n you

Cat charity Catland has opened a charity shop in Javea port to help raise funds for the care of abandoned felines.

Money is already available to start the constructi­on of the charity’s refuge in the Marina Alta town but it needs a regular income to meet costs.

And while a date has to be fixed for officially cutting the ribbon at the Catland shop; it is open from 10.00 to 14.00 Monday to Saturday.

As well as selling donated items, the shop has a notice board to advertise events and cat adoptions; it is also hoped prospectiv­e volunteers will pop into the premises in Carrer Churruga - at the side of the ‘Fisherman’s Church’ to offer their help and join a dedicated team.

Charity president Claire Wall said: “We have been going for two years now and are waiting for a building licence to start work on the refuge. will be welcomed with open arms!

CASA DE ANIMO DIARY: Every other Sunday: Afternoon tea every from 2.30pm-4.30pm. Tuesday morning drop-in: 10am-1pm. Drop in for a cuppa and a chat.

Thursday afternoon group: 2pm onwards. Interested in sewing or knitting? Come along, relaxed and fun group. Art group: 2pm-4pm. 1st & 3rd Fridays of each month, beginners welcome. For further informatio­n on any of the above please call Alison on 966 482 166.

HELP SHOPS: Both shops open Mon to Sat 10am to 1pm. Caritas donations - non-perishable food and toiletries can be taken to the Help shops in Jalon and Alcalali and will be delivered to Caritas. Recycle your cards - bring them to the Help shops so they can be turned into new cards for all occasions.

U3A Vall del Pop Conservati­ves Abroad

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General Meeting on the first Thursday of each month at the Centre Polivalent in Murla. Monday mountain walking group: For more details email paullenist­on@hotmail.com Diary dates:

Mar 6 General Assembly at Polivalent Murla. Doors open at 10.00am. Annual General Meeting and election of a new Committee.

Apr 2 General Assembly at Polivalent Murla. Doors open at 10.00am

May 3-8 Six-day, five night trip to Cordoba, Seville, Jerez and Cadiz.

May 7 General Assembly at Polivalent Murla. Doors open at 10.00am

Visit our website, http://u3avall delpop.com, for further details of what’s going on and of our groups.

Conservati­ves Abroad is part of

Valley Voices JAVEA

“We have raised the money to go ahead and build the refuge but obviously we need an income to meet our monthly bills such as vet fees and to pay running costs.”

Find out more about the charity at www. catlandjav­ea com. the Conservati­ve Party in Britain.

More details about the group can be found on their website: www.conservati­ves abroad.org.

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

If you would like to help this busy charity by working in the shop, walking the dogs, fundraisin­g, fostering or adopting one of the animals please contact ARC on the following numbers or email address.

We have many cats and dogs in need of good homes and/or foster carers. ARC CHARITY SHOP – Carrer Valencia 1, Jalon. Hours 10 am to 1 pm - Monday to Saturday.

Please if you can help then contact ARC via Sally 625 985 689, or email jalonvalle­yarc@yahoo. co.uk. Facebook – please join the ARC Facebook Group. Donations can be made via PayPal to our email address.

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

We are always in need of:- household items, Kitchen ware, Bric-abrac, unwanted gifts, toys, clothes etc. to raise funds for the charity. No books required at present. Unwanted pet food, pet beds, towels and unused medication also required. Please bring all donations of Saleable goods to the shop during opening hours. Collection of goods can be arranged if necessary. "Do you like singing? Valley Voices mixed choir meets Mondays 4-6pm, Centro Cívico, Alcalalí, for sociable singing.

Call 699 603 088 to find out more. Or email valleyvoic­eschoircb @gmail.com

Roundabout Charity Shop

Volunteers required: The Roundabout Charity' new shop in the heart of Javea is continuing to support several charities but, we are reaching crisis point regarding staffing shortages.

Call into the shop on Carrer Joan Fuster, Javea and ask for details.

Open Mon - Fri 10am - 1.30pm, Also Weds 4pm-7pm.

The Javea Associatio­n of Model Makers

JAMM session on the second Tuesday of each month. The aim of the club is to exchange ideas and teach each other new techniques, we cater for all levels of skill and subjects including, ships, boats, aircraft, tanks, cars, trains, railways electric and steam, HO to garden size. It also has three fully equipped workshops within the group capable of making almost anything.

Contact Gerald A. Wingrove MBE for details by email at

Javea School of Bridge and Social Club

The club is currently playing bridge four days a week at temporary premises due to flood damage at their club house. Details of venues can be obtained from the website: www. bridgewebs.com/javeaschoo­l social or telephone 656 456 344. Anyone wishing to play should arrive no later than 2pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Tournament­s finish at approximat­ely 6pm. If you need a partner ring Kay Corbin on 96 557 40813. Visitors are always welcome and pay €5/session.

The Original Charity Shop & Library

Carrer Nancy 1, in Javea's Arenal. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 1pm.

We pride ourselves on raising considerab­le funds for worthwhile causes. In our recently extended premises in Carrer Nancy 1, Javea's Arenal, we now have even more room for our wonderful collection of items for sale.

We are now looking for volunteers of all nationalit­ies to enable us to continue with this good work.

We also have a custom built English language library in Javea Park which has over 14,500 books available for loan for a small subscripti­on along with hundreds of books, DVDs and CDs, for sale. We also sell quality greeting cards, gift wrap, etc. The library is located in Javea Park Circle between Digby's Sports Bar and the The Barber Shop.

For more info see shop website www.charitysho­plibrary.com or see our Facebook pages. Email info@charitysho­plibrary.com Tel shop: 96 646 0803 or Library 684 451 486.

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Claire outside the shop

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