Monday 28 March 2011

Holy week Moratalla 2011 programme - drums and religious acts


Holy week Moratalla 2011 programme -  drums and religious acts
 DRUMS:
- FRIDAY 1, 2 AND 3 OF APRIL 2011:  Celebration of the XVI National Days of Exaltation of Drum and bass Drum 1 of April, Arrival and reception of the official Delegation of Moratalla.  2 April at 17,30h.  Drum exaltation act and bass drum in the tent of the Mill of the Solitude.  All the participating towns  will bring to light the main characteristics of their tradition by the drum and bass drum.   12,00h. at night.  Parade of the participating towns.  3 of April, Farewell of the participating and invited Delegations. 
- SATURDAY 16 OF APRIL:  . Action of the students of the school of the drum. Pregón of Holy Week 2011. Gloss and delivery of the drum of gold.  . Gloss and delivery of the of nazareth of gold.  Sponsors:  Pedro The Jeweller.  . Presentation of drums to the winners of the educational centres . Presentation of the first and second prize of the NINTH Holy Week Placard contest 2011. 8.30pm, Theatre Trieta
-HOLY THURSDAY  21 OF APRIL: DRUMS, from early morning to nightfall……..  The CRADLE OF THE DRUM will offer Churros and Chocolate to all the early risers.  8.00am. In collaboration with Association of tamboristas of Moratalla. 
-GOOD FRIDAY 22 OF APRIL: DRUMS, from early morning to nightfall….Concentration of young Tamboristas. 10.00am-12.00pm, organised by The Asociacion of Tamboristas of Moratalla.
-EASTER SUNDAY 24 APRIL: DRUMS, from early morning to nightfall……..  Act of Jesus and the drums.  Crashing of drums as the image of Jesus leaves Moratalla to proceed to the  balconies of the Plaza of the Church and return to the Church.  12 in the morning.  PLACE:  Parish of Our Lady of the Assumption and Plaza the Church. 

Wine Museum, Bullas


This Saturday 2 April in the Museum of the Wine, we will be celebrating with a concert of Manuel Luna and the “Maquilera” band, followed by a guided tour of Wines D.O. Bullas.  Information and reservations can be confirmed in the Museum of Wine  968 657 211 or in the Tourist Office 968 652 244. Entrance is 10€ and includes a disc.
On Sunday, 3rd April, we have The Zacatín, and on this occasion the activities  relate to the distillation of aromatic plants.  You will be able to enjoy a free guided visit  of the Bullas Modernist Route 1900, among others, and more than 60 “artisans” will be demonstrating their products in the Old Plazas, around the Castle and the Street San Anton.   Bands will delight everyone  with their Processional Marches of Holy Week, and the local bookstores that are promoting the book of the month will be present.

Mothering Sunday Meal

The Market Tavern, Puerto de Mazarron. Mothering Sunday. 3 April. 2 course meal including flute of cava for mum on arrival. 10€ per person.  968 154 588

Friday 25 March 2011

Scot´tees Restaurant and Bar in Los Cantereros, El Pareton

Due to popular demand, Scot´tees Restaurant and Bar in Los Cantereros, El Pareton, are delighted to announce they have added an extra evening to their restaurant opening times with effect from 2 April.   Therefore, you can now dine here Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.  (Sunday - Wednesday nights can also be accommodated, with prior booking.)

Tuesday 8 March 2011

ALICANTE CONSULATE VISITS MAZARRÓN

Location: Mazarrón, Murcia
Date: Thursday 24 March 2011
Venue: Centro Socio-Cultural, Camposol, Sector B, Mazarrón, Murcia
Time: 11:00am (doors open at 10:30am)
To book a place, please visit our website www.ukinspain.fco.gov.uk or if you don’t have access to the internet, you can call us on 91 714 6443.

Representatives from the British Consulate in Alicante are going to Mazarrón at the end of this month to visit British nationals there and hold an Open Day event.

British Consul, Paul Rodwell said “Murcia, Mazarrón in particular, has one of the fastest growing British populations in Spain according to the latest padrón statistics. We hope that by reaching out to this area and hearing people’s concerns, residents can obtain the information they need and be aware of what their Consulate can do for them.”

After the British Consul opens the event, the Pension, Benefit and Healthcare team will give a presentation on people’s rights to pension, benefits and healthcare here in Spain. Anyone who has any questions about these subjects, or just wants to find out if there have been any changes to the system, should find it worthwhile to attend.

The event will also be attended by the Mazarrón Town Hall representative for foreign residents, Jacqueline Gálvez. She already works closely with British residents in the area and said, “I think it is really important for people to be up to date on their entitlements here in Spain and I’m really glad that the Consulate is taking the time to visit Mazarrón.”

Following the presentation, those who want to have an individual consultation can talk to the experts about any specific problem or query they may have.

Sunday 6 March 2011

Showing of Some Like it Hot in English


 THE COUNCILLOR OF CULTURE OF THE TOTANA’S TOWN HALL AND THE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL OF LORCA, INVITE YOU TO THE PREMIER OF “SOME LIKE IT HOT IN THE CULTURAL CENTER “LA CÁRCEL”OF TOTANA. 
8th April at 8pm.  Free Entry


Wednesday 2 March 2011

New Spanish Speed Limits

**IMPORTANT INFORMATION**
AS OF 7TH MARCH THE SPEED LIMIT ON SPANISH MOTORWAYS WILL BE REDUCED TO 110km/h.  DUAL CARRIDGEWAYS WILL BE 80km/h.  URBAN ROADS WILL BE 40mp/h. 

It's not known how long this will be in effect but it is due to the rise in oil cost due to the Libyan crisis.  The government are supposed to be rushing through getting new signs made for the roads but beware of speed cameras and speed checks as they will still fine you if you are over the new speed limits.
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