Art/Theatrical

LUVVIES THEATRE GROUP - call May Strachan on 679857144.

The Luvvies Theatre Group hold regular weekly meetings in Bar Rumores in Albox. , every Wednesday, from 1500hrs (meet at 1430hrs for a drink), at which we have various theatre related activities and are planning forthcoming productions. These meetings are in addition to rehearsals which also take place in advance of new productions. We are always looking for new talent, both on and off-stage so why not drop in and meet us - we're a sociable bunch, and who knows where it may lead.

Charities

PUPPY RESCUE - Call Maz on 950 431 435 or 667 623 254 or visit their website at www.puppyrescueinspain.com

PAWS/PATAS - call 678 490 235 or 678 490 208 or visit their website at
www.paws-patas.org

FRIENDS of Los FILABRES - For further info contact Liza on 661291642 or email her at thefriendslosfilabres@gmail.com

Church/Spiritual Groups

FULL GOSPEL CHURCH - International one church, committed to a purpose driven life. We invite you to join us for Praise and Worship every Sunday at 11.00 am at the Evangelical Church, Calle Los Hermanos Mechados 9, Cuevas del Almanzora, or to contact Peter on 676241292 or Alfred on 619959015

Anglican Chaplaincy Church of England
Priest Canon Hugh Broad 950 478 432
Mojacar Eucharist every Sunday at 11:00 in the church of St. Pascual, Aqua de Enmedio, 4kms past Hotel Indalo on the Carboneras road.
Albox Eucharist last Thursday in month at 11:00 in the Community Hall Aljambra.
Roquetas Eucharist 3rd Thursday in month at 11:00 in the Lutheran Church, C/Mar Egeo, Roquetas
Costa Cabana Eucharist first Saturday in month at 11:00 in the Community Centre, Costa Cabana
Details - Church Wardens Alan Smith 950 478 066, John Salmons 950 472 112 or visit the Parish Website www.mojacarchurch.org

ALBOX FELLOWSHIP OF THE KING Meet at the “Tuck In” opposite Dia and Renault on Sunday at11am. We are an Evangelical charismatic church, legally registered in Spain also affiliated to the Evangelical Alliance in UK. Call 950064402 or 667044193.

Church service in English, Sundays 11 - 12 noon. Garrucha - Vera road (just over the round-about, opposite the garden centre). everybody very welcome. Resident minister: Rev. C. Smith. Chapel and Organist available for Funerals; Memorials; Wedding Blessings; Renewal of Vows; Christenings etc. 662166892.

Living Water Church-Mojacar, is now a part of The Fellowship of the King network of churches accross southern Spain, and now meets at The Hotel Virgen del Mar  on Mojacar Playa opposite the Red Cross Centre car park at 11 AM every Sunday. We do now also have a web site. To see more about us log in to www.livingwaterchuchmojacar.com or contact our full time pastor David Hamilton on 950618814

EVANGELICAL CHURCH, TURRE, Calle Alberquillica, Avenida de Almeria. Sunday services at 11am followed by tea or coffee, Ladies sewing circle Wednesdays at 10.30 to 1pm, Mums and toddlers Fridays 10am to 12pm, Prayer meeting on Wednesday 8pm, Bible study on Wednesdays. Tel. 950617549 or 950472349 or 686833444. Tel Alan 950617549. Bob and Marianne 950472349 or C.J & Natalie 950452861. Or visit our website at www.turrechurch.com

PUERTO LUMBRERAS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP English speaking church warmly invite you to join them sundays at 11.00 am at Paul and Sandra’s house, Camino Cementerio 218 – Esparragal – Puerto Lumbreras Tel – 968 436 458 – Mob 619 453 283 for directions.

Jehovah’s Witness welcome you to visit Kingdom Hall, Vera, on Sundays 11am, Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.30pm to understand the Bible’s good news for this earth - soon to be realised. The road opposite Lidl, Olivia 15, Vera. Tel: 677 857 920.

The Divine Life Society - charitable organisation holding monthly activities. Everyone welcome to join no experience necessary. Entrance by donation. Held at the Yoga Centro in Vera. Calle Clara Campoamor no1 Vera. (Near the bullring) for information call Sharon 950469122

Health/Sports & Activities

Mojacar Indalo Hash House Harriers - a family running group. HHH is a worldwide X country running club with over 2000 groups around the world. Meeting every 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month, For more information contact Steve 950 466 239 / 666 027 742 / skad7@hotmail.com

ALBOX SCUBA DIVING CLUB -Meet every Wednesday at 8pm at the Travellers Inn in the conference room.

INDALO Lawn Bowling CLUB Los Gallardos. Visitors are always welcome. Contact Dorene 950 472 227

MOJACAR WALKING GROUP - Season 2008-2009 starts 30th Sept 2008. Register today by visiting www.mojacarwalkinggroup.com and following the instructions. Schedules will be emailed to registered walkers and only registered walkers are invited to walk. No computer? then telephone Barrie or Julie 950 397 601 for more information

WALK & WEIGH , Puerto Lumbreras . Interested in losing a few pounds? Join us on Tuesdays at 10.30. For Further information call 968 436 458 or 619 453 283

New fitness class - The Sunburn Arms - Piedra Ararilla Nr Partaloa. Thursdays at 3.00pm. Fully qualified Instructor. Beginners upwards. Bring own mat or towel. From Albox, 1km past ITV station, turn right then 1km on left Call 950 064 084

Mojacar Angling Club (MAC) Meet every wed for coarse fishing, sea fishing by boat by arrangement and organised beach fishing meetings are to be arranged in front of the Beachcomber Bar. Further information call John at the Beachcomber Beach Bar 950 473 099

Amigos de los coches clasicos del levante, classic car club. The club meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 3 p.m. in our club house in Aguilas. More information www.a-c-c.es, tel 629 529 656, 968 419 256
email: acclevante@hotmail.com

FORUM GOLF SOCIETY plays organised friendly events every 2 weeks at local courses. Contact Phil Elam on 666 847840 / philjelam@yahoo.co.uk, or see www.arboleas.co.uk/forum

ALBOX COMPUTER CLUB now meets at Bar Rumores in Albox, on Fridays, at the earlier time of 1500hrs - come early and have a drink and chat. All levels of experience are welcomed - don't be afraid if some goes over your head - that happens to us all - just concentrate on asking the things you want to know. More info on our website  www.alboxcc.com - or email davidz@avired.com - or call David on 950 064 311

Ladies/Mums Groups

Betty's Garden Club Meet on the second Monday of the month at the Miraflores Restaurant Los Gallardos Camping at 12 noon.

DAMES in Huercal Overa meet at the Pepper Tree on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10.30 to 12.30 Call Pam on 677273 736

Dames in Spain - Mojacar meet 3rd Monday of the month 11.00am Kimricks - Contact Joyce Coleman 950 472 862. Guests welcome!

DAMES IN TURRE meet the last Monday in the month at the Evangelical Church, Turre. Guests welcome at all meetings and events

VELEZ RUBIO COFFEE MORNING Coffee morning at Cafteria Ganimedes, Velez Rubio 11am every Wednesday. Why not join us? Contact Sheila on 628 823 582.

MOTHERS & TODDLERS /MADRES Y NINOS, VELEZ RUBIO - Monday 11.00 - 1.00.Great place to meet new people for you & your children.For more information call 680732 564.

KNIT & KNATTER WITH SEW & SEW at Rumores cafe/bar Albox, all types of crafters welcome. for more information call Lesley 620 676 833 or Lee 637 070 149

Personal

ALMERIA LINK SINGLES CLUB Meets every Wednesday 8 30 pm @ Vera hotel. Come and join us. For info call Johnny Hayes 950478899 or Heather 950617558 / 667243561

EXPATRIATE OSTOMATES OF SPAIN (EOS) - For those with stomas after digestive or urinary tract surgery. We give support and practical information, booklets, newsletters, magazines with lifestyle tips. Local contact: Jane: 950 497 122

Ex-Forces Associations

ROYAL AIR FORCE & Defence Fire Services Association – UK-based group for ex-serving RAF, Army or Navy Fire servicemen. For more information contact your local area representative Ray Clark on 950 064 860 / 617 629 767 or email: calray@hotmail.co.uk

Royal British Legion

New members are always very welcome and you do not need to have served in the Armed Forces to be eligible to join.

Roquestas de Mar Branch
Branch meetings held first Tuesday of each month at 3.00 p.m. at “Y Da Wakes”, Playa Serena. Details of all social events on our notice boards, or contact: Secretary: 950 333 243, Treasurer: 950 328 469, Welfare: 950 336 656.

Mojacar Branch
The Mojacar Branch hold their regular meetings on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at the BELLA VISTA AT 11am.... Secretary ...950 473 174 Membership Sec ....950 618 232 Welfare ...950 472 042 Please check the Notice Board for all future events. Secretary 950 473 174 Membership Sec 950 618 232 Welfare 950 472 042.

Albox Branch
The Royal British Legion Albox Branch meets on the third Thursday each month at La Parrilla Restaurant, Albox at 11.00 hrs. Much more information on our activities can be found on www.rblalbox.com or contact Chris Pearce, Chairman on 630 56 26 18. You do not need to be ex service to join.

Baza Branch
A new branch of The Royal British Legion has been formed in Baza.
The next meeting is on Tuesday 22nd July at 11 am, in teh Hotel Robemar (Near the hospital roundabout in Baza). Thereafter meetings will take place at the same venue on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 11am. For more information contact Lin on 958065204 or Ken on 679605320

Zurgena and District Branch

The Royal British Legion Zurgena & District branch meet regularly on the 1st Thursday of each month at Latino's in La Alfoquia at 11am. We also hold progressive Whist on the 1st & 3rd Thursday and Crib on the 2nd & 4th Thursday both starting at 7:15pm. We have a coffee evening on the 3rd Wednesday starting at 7pm and quiz nights on the last Friday of each month commencing at 8pm. Also, we arrange many trips throughout the year - some are a day trip and others are for 2 to 3 days. As members you decide and we arrange.

Why not come along and meet new people and make new friends and have a chat with a committee member. You do not have to be ex-Service to join the RBL. Membership is open for all 16 years and over. For those of you that are ex-Services we also have a great welfare system in place.

For more information call 618 929 911 or email: recruitment.rbl.dns@gmail.com

Social Groups

ALMANZORA GROUP OF FRIENDS No 3, Calle Barcelona, Albox (near Mercadona)
Information Centre and Library open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10am – 2pm.  Extensive lending library, as well as DVD´s and Talking Books for hire and a large selection of books for sale.  New services include a Nearly New Clothes exchange and local tourist information.  .
Free monthly newsletter for members.  Quiz held 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month (venue Bar Roseleda).  Occasional day trips, mini holidays and social evenings.  Contact Diane Bolam on 686009788 or view our website www.almanzoragof.org

MOJACAR COMMUNITY LIBRARY Open Mon-Wed-Fri, 11 am to 1, located in the Artisan multi-purpose Centre, lower level next to Tercero Edad Bar/Cafe(senior citizen centre). Annual household contribution 12€. 10€ for Seniors.