NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

ORIHUELA COSTA NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH (VECINOS COLABORANDO)
(working with Ayuntamiento, Guardia Civil and Policia Local) Contacts Chris Poole, Tel/Fax 96 676 1379, Graham Jones Tel 96 532 7838. Please enter your urgent contact number on mobile address book in case of accident under I.C.E and E.C.E. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . /www.orihuelacostavc.com

CRIME WATCH ESPANA
(Asociacion Vecinos Colaborando de la Costa Blanca) Generalitat Valenciana Reg. 8261/2000 We are a voluntary, independent, legal, seeking no profit and non political Association, collaborating with the Police Force, to try to reduce crime and vandalism. Our Central Committee, voted every year by the residents, and experienced in community security system, advise and implement the scheme where you want it. You do not need to be a member to collaborate with us, but as a community citizen, you have a moral responsibility towards your own area. As a responsible citizen, please, just Look and Report everything you believe must be reported. You can safe lives, you can make people happier and the Police will do a better job with your help. If you have a problem understanding or reporting to the Police please telephone Emergencies on 112 (French, English, German...). Local Police Tel. 092. Guardia Civil Tel. 062 Association's main contacts: Torrevieja Tel. 966 766 266 (Ted); 966 798 296 (Liz); Guardamar Tel. 966 727 578 (Debbie); Montesinos Tel 685 444 335 (Neil). Catral Tel. 965 992 838 or 628 942 089 (Jose). Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Google: vecinos-colaborando.tripod.com

ROJALES NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
The next meeting will be at 11.00 on Monday 1st March in the auditorium at the Cultural Centre in Ciudad Quesada. Please note the change of venue and follow the signs from the Municipal Centre. The meeting is open to anyone living in the 03170 postal area. This meeting will also include our AGM.

FRIENDSHIP & INTEREST

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Do you think you may have a drinking problem? There is a solution. Call our confidential helpline today and talk to us. We have meetings every day in Torrevieja and the surrounding area. Tel. 625 912 078

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
meeting every Wednesday at 13.00 at Centro Parroquial Ikomar, Avenida Los Villenas, Pilar de la Horadada, 625912078 for further information.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP
Affected by the stress of close association with a problem drinker? Al-Anon helps family/ friends of alcoholics by offering hope/friendship by sharing experiences & increasing knowledge and understanding of ourselves and the alcoholic. We offer a warm welcome to newcomers and those on holiday. Helpline number 692799318

LADY FREEMASONRY
If you are interested in Lady Freemasonry, or if you have been a Lady Freemason and would like to join our Order, we are south of Torrevieja and meet in the Campoamor area. Telephone 966 791 731 or 966 774 166

COSTA BLANCA BIKERS
Weekly Sat runs,Weekends away, Social Evenings, All welcome. Contact. Pete 644143678, Bob 600677583, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

BAOBABS CLUB
for those with Southern and East African connections. Meets socially at Cheers Bar, near San Miguel, second Saturday each month at 12h00. Other Antipodeans, Canadians, welcome as guests. Phone Brian 966 791970, Jean 966 784 735, Doug 966 791 849

BENIJOFAR CHESS CLUB
meets each Friday at Antonio Restaurant, Pl. Inmaculada Concepcion, Benijofar, between 13.00 – 17.00pm. Beginners to experience player welcome. For more information please contact : Richard, 660 825 390

GAY WOMENS SOCIAL GROUP
Meets once a month. Join in with other gay women in the area for nights out, beach days, walks, cycle rides, trips to other towns etc. All age groups, singles & couples welcome, contact Michelle on 672561556. N ext meeting 15th April at TJs, Los Altos del Limonar, Torreveja. Just off the Crevillente road. Visitwww.gwsgtorrevieja.com, or find us on Facebook

NIRVANA DINING CLUB
Fine dining for the over 40’s. Great food, dancing, meet new people. Established six years. Everyone welcome. Tel Janet 667 863 495

RAFA COSTA BLANCA BRANCH 1359
The Branch meets at 2.30pm on the third Tuesday of the month at the Social Club, Ciudad de las Communicaciones, located just outside San Miguel de Salinas. For details contact the Chairman, Noel Cork, 966723451, e-mail, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or web-sitewww.rafacostablanca.com

50+ SOLOS
Ladies and Gentlemen welcome - no subs or fees. The following are the events for March:9th MARCH Help4Heroes meal and raffle at Shikha Restaurant (near the Lounge Bar) More information from Ruth 966786320 16th March Show and entertainers for "A Wish for Laura Appeal" 7.00pm for 7.30 pm at Los Arcos. More information Ruth 966786320 3 APRIL Help4Heroes charity event organised by 50+ and friends. More information Ruth 966786320

PHOENIX SOLOS CLUB
meet Mondays 11.00-13.00 at The International Marina Club, Torrevieja. Join us for Sunday lunches, 10-pin bowling and various social events. Anyone welcome but very popular with over 50's. Tel: Beryl 629 891 482 or Trevor 966 708 175

SOLE MATES
Friendly group of single people who enjoy socialising with like-minded people for meals out, dancing, music, walking, trips out and other events. If you would like to join us please come along to MAIN STREET, San Luis Lakeside (formerly THE DINING ROOM) Wednesdays at 3.30pm Enquiries to Jim 606744861 or Karyn 663399027

TORREVIEJA COMPUTER CLUB
Meet the second and fourth Wednesday each month at El Paraiso - 7.00pm until 8.30pm. From 13 January to 24 March Four week Beginners class starts on 24 February. Contact Anne on 96 678 6281 or visit:www.torreviejacomputerclub.com

TORREVIEJA DIGITAL CAMERA CLUB
now meets at the Rocajuna Bar & Restaurant in Los Altos just off the N332, on first and third Tuesday of each month at 1800 hrs., next meeting is the16th May at 6.00pm. Subject for print contest is " Architecture", you must use an image taken between now and our next meeting. For further information and directions contact John on 966798529 or by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

TORREVIEJA FLOWER CLUB
Next meeting 16 March at Rocajuna Rest. Demo by Jane Patterson. Please note the demonstration is Tuesday not Wednesday. Demonstration starts at 2pm. Practise piece title: "Easter Bonnet" must be in place by 1.30pm. Date for your diary. We are having a Treasure Hunt on 24th April. Details from Anne at the club or Telephone 966786281. New members and visitors always welcome. Contact: Sandra 966707330/Cynthia 965703547

TORREVIEJA PHILATELIC SOCIETY
We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 3pm in the Los Arcos Restaurant, Avda Balearis, Torrevieja. Open to all nationalities and you can be a beginner or expert. Contact Harry Alderson on 966789019

TOTAL CRAFTS
Our friendly craft group meets every Thursday at PALS club, La Siesta from 2 - 5 pm. We have projects to suit the beginner, the experienced crafter and those with 2 left thumbs. Come along any Thursday, have a fun afternoon and make new friends. More information telephone Maureen 96 678 9977 or Sue 96 670 6268

MARITIME ASSOCIATION
The Costa Blanca Branch of the Maritime Association meets the first Monday of each month ( except July and August) from 12.00. to 2.30 p.m. in Hoggies Bar in Urbanisation San Luis in Torrevieja. Contact Mel Cook on 966716877 or e-mail Mel on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it For lovers of ships and the sea and those who enjoy maritime presentations, social events, and ship visits

SONG & DANCE

CAMPOVERDE THEATRE GROUP
Rehearsals will be starting shortly for our production in May which will b a version of 'Allo, Allo' with a supper. No further details at present. We meet on a Wednesday at 2.00pm at the Olympia Restaurant, Mil Palmeras. For further details contact Louise 96 532 2164

CRESCENDO CHOIR
meets every Wednesday evening from 6-8 pm in the "OASIS" bar in Torreta 3. For more information contact our membership sec. Lesley Rolls 966 719 163 or check our websitewww.crescendo-choir.com

DRAMATIC LICENCE
Are you interested in Drama? Would you like to join our group with a view to appearing on stage, or assisting behind the scenes? We meet every Tuesday & Thursday evenings from 7.30pm at GAP Warehouse, Benejuzar. Or visit our website for further details at Dramatic- Licence.eu

GILBERT & SULLIVAN SOCIETY
Enjoy singing? Then you will be welcome to join this friendly and very social group. Rehearsals Tues & Fri 10 - 12:30 at Restaurante Casa Ventura, San Luis, Torrevieja. Info: C Willoughby 966785877 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.gilbertandsullivansociety.eu

THE ICENI DANCERS
are a small group of experienced dancers available to perform for charity events Many various styles of dance are performed, also if anyone is interested in joining our group, please contact: Jacqui 65323673, Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Joy 966715848, Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

THE PHOENIX CONCERT BAND
rehearses every Tuesday ay 1300hrs at Casa de Cultura in San Miguel de Salinas, near Torrevieja. The Band, with its extensive repertoire welcomes new players. Please contact Margaret on 966791145 or 690231100, or Gill on 966261979 or 668559579, or Di or 916 716 601 or 653 474 688, or visitwww.TorreviejaInformation.com/phoenix

ROJALES PANTOMIME GROUP
Need new members to join in the fun production of their next Pantomime, rehearsals are 2 to 4pm Wed, & Fridays at the cultural centre Quesada starting in Sept. and performed at Rojales Theatre the first week in Dec. Tel. Tina 96 679 7683

THE ACTORS STUDIO
We are an amateur drama group acting solely for the AFA Alzheimers Asociacion Torrevieja. We meet on a Monday evening between 6 and 8pm at the Alzheimers Day Centre Avda de ls Estacion 1 Torrevieja. New members acting and non acting welcome. Contact email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

FITNESS & SPORT

WALKING GROUP
meets each Monday at Casa la Pedrera in preparation for the Charity Lake Challenge Walk. Each Friday on our away walks, we discover a new area of the Costa Blanca. Enjoy beautiful scenery and get fit at the same time call Jenni 660816620 or details onwww.thingstodoinspain.info

EURO DIVERS
Advanced Diving Club meet the Rocajunas Bar Tuesdays 8:00pm invite other advanced divers all nationalities to join them on wreck, reef, deep and photo dives. Phone Bob 645 358 290 or Kevin 616 717 468 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

COSTA BLANCA DIVING SOCIETY
E Mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Tel: Ian 634330838

CHURCHES & CHARITIES

ANGLICAN CHAPLAINCY OF ST. PETER AND ST. PAUL, TORREVIEJA
Chaplain:- Revd. Christopher Scargill, 966925205 Hon. Assistant Clergy: Rev. G Talbot, 968956536. Canon T Sampson, 677237496 Rev. J Littlewood, 966763933All authorised for wedding blessings, baptisms and funerals – please phone 966925205.Church web-site:-www.c-of-e-torrevieja.com Lago Jardin –every Saturday at 6pm. (closed August) Tel. Annette Beagrie, 966722100 Los Balcones – (and Sunday School) – every Sunday at 10.30am. (July/August at 11am with no Sunday School) Tel. Casandra Hopkins, 965720673 La Marina ¬- held in the RC Church at San Fulgencio,– every Sunday at 10.15am Tel. Rita Bryan, 966795535 La Siesta – 1st and 3rd Sunday of month at 11.15am. Tel. Karen Miller, 965070197 Campoverde - 1st and 3rd Sunday of month at 6pm. Tel. Jill Dorsett, 966762715 La Manga, St. Teresa’s - 2nd and 4th Sunday of month at 6pm. Tel. Derek King, 968546866

ROMAN CATHOLIC MASSES
Orihuela Costa Parish of the Risen Christ – Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado La Zenia: Monday to Friday 19.00 Sunday 11.00 Cabo Roig:Saturday 18.00 Campoamor: Saturday 19.00Sunday 13.00 Confession: Prior to each mass. Parish Office: Wednesday 17.30 Telephone: 966 733 093 Parish Priest: Don Joaquin Carlos Carlos

THE BAKER FOUNDATION FOR SPIRITUAL AWARENESS
16 Nicolas De Bussi Ave, Playa Flamenca. Turn off N332 at Mercadona/Ayuntamiento (6kms south of Torrevieja) Following the signs for Costa Flamenca, turn left into the wide road almost opposite Dragon Chinese Restaurant, The following mediums will appear, Sun 7 Mar Barbara Almond, 14 Mar Ray Bailey, 21 Mar Karen Morsley, 28 Mar Carol Bohmer. Clairvoyance Tuesday evenings 7.15pm. Healing Thursday mornings 10.30am - 12.00pm. Thursday evenings Open Circle 7.15pm. Private readings by appointment. Everyone welcome. For details please phone/fax 966760665

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY
Evangelical English speaking. Calle San Miguel de Salinas corner Santomero - near the Acequion Health Centre. Sunday meetings 6.30 PM. For more information please contact www.icatorrevieja.org Telephone 660127276 - 966 920 492. All welcome.

PILAR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CHURCH
has moved to: Calle Canalejas, 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am, and Thursday at 5pm for Bible study and Prayer. Home groups and meet during the week. All welcome from any church background or none. for further information contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or contact Eddie on 966769300 or 650509606

TORRE FOUNDATION FOR SPIRITUAL AWARENESS
Avenida Jaca 31, San Luis, Torrevieja. Weekly programme of events Sunday Divine Service at 11.00am, followed by Healing Sunday 21st march David Darnbrough Open Spiritual Development Circle with David Darnbroughwww.torrespirit.com or ring the Secretary on 966 786 651 or 647 189 135

CHRIST IN YOU THE HOPE OF GLORY CHURCH
Is a Bible based Evangelical Church and meets every Sunday at the Europa building, Campoverde at 10.30 am. English/Spanish translation and Worship. Regd 1456-SG For more information tel Pastor Revd Joseph Nkire 968 183 984 or 649 062 731. or Steve and Vuokko 966 763 962 Home Groups in Pinar de Campoverde, El Mojon, San Cayetano, El Mirador, Punta Prima (Torrevieja area)www.christinyouministry.org

THE SPIRITUAL AWARENESS SOCIETY OF QUESADA
c. Toledo Ciudad Quesada Tel Wendy 965 323 028 Divine Service on Sunday 21st at the Divine Service at 11.30 am with Sammy Fitsimmons Tuesday 23rd Mediumship eve at 7.30pm with Jackie Common UK Medium Healing is available after all of these services,. Thurs at 7.30pm Open Development Circle.

AGE CONCERN CBS
‘drop-in’ centre in C/Paganini, La Siesta each week day morning from 10.until 13.30 refreshments at just 75 cents meet friends. Books, puzzles, videos available. Individual help is available from a friendly volunteer or our fact sheets. Mobility and care equipment available to lend for a small donation. (Returnable deposit and ID is required).Monday p.m. there is a knitting and craft club Tuesdays there are prearranged Spanish lessons at all levels, Farmacia visits for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetic tests,& prescription service. Afternoons a rummy club and every other week Reiki Healing Sessions Wednesdays Bingo, foot-care clinic, All Free to enrolled friends of Age Concern. Don’t forget our Information Centre on the third Friday of each month with the Consulate of Alicante and the Pensions, Benefits and Health Telephone or call to arrange a one to one appointment. Charity shops, on the main road in Montesinos, or at the rear of the bus station (corner of C/Patricio Zamit & Concordia) in Torrevieja.Tel: 966 78 6887

THE ASSOCIACION ESPAÑOLA CONTRA EL CANCER KNOWN AS THE AECC OR CONTRA CANCER
is a national charity. The local branch in Torrevieja is run by a mixed Spanish and British committee. The primary objective is screening for the early detection of breast, cervical and prostate cancer in women and men. To find out more and to register for an appointment call into the office on C/Calera 2 Torrevieja which is manned by English speaking volunteers on Wednesdays between 09:00 and 13:00. AECC provide care for cancer patients by their team of English and Spanish speaking volunteers who visit in the Torrevieja hospital each weekday. The Mobile Unit provides palliative care in patients own homes. Support and counselling is also provided for families. Charity Shop in the Torrevieja office premises. Contact us on 96 571 6679. Visit the AECC English-Language Website for further information about all aspects of AECC in the Torrevieja area: www.aecctorrevieja.org

THE HELP ASSOCIATION VEGA BAJA
helps people of all ages with all sorts of problems, ranging from lost passports to sudden deaths. We operate a 24hr emergency help line telephone 965704282 recorded message gives the telephone number of the volunteer on duty. We assist in practical ways particularly at times of crisis and when police or medical services are involved. Orthopaedic equipment, wheelchairs, crutches etc. can be hired at our San Miguel Office. We have a Diabetic Support Group, Friendship Centre, Hospital Visiting Teams and our Social Group ‘Friends Unlimited’ meets every Thursday. Our offices are located in Torrevieja at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia 4, Tel: 965 704 282 and in San Miguel de Salinas at Calle Lope de Vega, Tel: 966 723 733. Open 10.00 and 13.30 Monday to Friday. New members and volunteers are always welcome. tel 966 723 733

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - MABS
now have a drop in centre at the AECC office, at Calle Calera, Torrevieja. On the first and third Wednesday in the month. Time from 9.30am to 1pm. For more information please phone Jean on 965715709 or Jill on 965327702. Gran Alacant Branch is looking for volunteers to assist with supporting people who are ill with cancer and their families. We need people to drive cancer patients to the clinics or hospitals in Elche or Alicante for their treatments or appointments. In some cases to stay with them and then bring them home when their treatment is completed. We need translators or carers who will visit patients or help them in the hospital or stay with them on their visits. Ring Angie Knapman 616 415 239, Jan Wright 966 697 754. Equipment and wheelchairs available for a small donation.

MABS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - MURCIA, MAR MENOR BRANCH
Make time to help others. Do you want to make a difference? Do you have spare time? We are looking for volunteers in the Murcia area to assist with supporting cancer patients and their families. We need drivers to take patients to and from hospital for their treatments and appointments. We are also looking for translators and carers who will visit patients or help them in hospital. Interested? If so phone 693 275 779 Visit our website www.mabsmurcia.com or Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

HELP MURCIA MAR MENOR
Is a registered charitable organisation, funded by voluntary contributions and monies raised at registered social events. New members and volunteers needed from all nationalities. Monthly meetings and a luncheon held on the second Tuesday of the month. Fact and Information Sheets and Interpreters. We also have a hospital visiting team available to visit English speaking patients. Books and Talking Tapes are available for loan to patients. Mobility equipment including wheelchairs, electric scooters, walking aids and all types of bathroom assistance, practical assistance with transport, drivers, translation services, medical assistance equipment, home visiting and advice at times of bereavement. See local press for details or contact the office on Tel: 968 570 059 We have two vacancies for committee members:- Vice President and Caring Services Anyone interested in applying for either of these positions, please send an application letter, along with a short resume of your working skills to Mrs. Eileen Cobb at the HELP M.M.M. office, Conde Campillo 15 Bajo, Santiago de la Ribera, 30720, Murcia. The closing date for these aplications is the 29th March 2010.

FREEMASONRY IN THE TORREVIEJA AREA
The Caledonia Lodge was consecrated in 1993 and meets in Ciudad Quesada on the 2nd Thursday of each month excluding the summer months. To any Freemason who would like to attend our meetings or non masons who would like to know more about Freemasonry, please contact David Hobden on 965 723 728 or Harry Palmer on 966 712 326

TORREVIEJA STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
offers support to those who have suffered stroke and/or their carers. We have a team of volunteers with some expertise in medical/nursing aspects of stroke, speech and language therapy and physical rehabilitation. We are in a position to make a home visit on referral if wished to give information and discuss needs post stroke to those within a radius of Torrevieja. Our weekly support meetings offer a range of therapies, rehabilitation activities, informatkion and friendship supports. These meetings are available to all, whether mobile or in a wheel chair. Some free transport is available. Meetings are on Fridays between 2.45pm and 5pm at The Annex, Municipal Buildings, Calle Paganini s/n, Urbanization La Siesta, Torrevieja. More information can be found on our web-site:www.torreviejastrokesupportgroup.com or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by telephone: Louie 96 671 8964: Margaret 96 619 3311: Pam 96 567 2998