MABS BOOK STALL

October 28th.

Outside the Trevol Bar/Café on Urb Tierra del Sol, Calasparra.

11.00am-2.00pm

MONTHLY MEETING FOR MABS NORTH WEST

Volunteer Meeting on October 11th.

Hotel Argos (between Calasparra and Cehegin). 5.00pm

New Volunteers Welcome.

650 103 095 for further details.

1st BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH HELP AT HOME

SEPTEMBER 28TH AT NOVO CARTHAGO BAR, ESTRELLA DE MAR, LOS URRUTIAS AT 8PM

BUFFET SERVED FROM 8.30PM

ENTERTAINMENT BY TONY LINCOLN

5€

CALL 968 134 978 FOR TICKETS

THE ALTERNATIVE GARDEN PARTY WITH MABS

1 OCTOBER BETWEEN 1.00PM AND 5.00PM

CALLE ALHABIA 405, B4, CAMPOSOL, MAZARRON

CLOTHING STALLS, MUSIC, GAMES, HEAD SHAVING, LEG WAXING, HOTDOGS, CREAM SCONES AND CAVA.

ENTRY JUST 1€

CALL 689 052 123 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

END OF SEASON PARTY NIGHT WITH MABS

22 OCTOBER AT TIME OUT BAR IN SAN JAVIER.

8.00PM

70´S AND 80´S NIGHT WITH TOP ACT "PROTOCOL".

10€ PER TICKET (OF WHICH 5€ IS DONATED TO MABS.

10% OFF ALL MEALS AND DRINKS

BOOKING ESSENTIAL.  CALL NOW ON 968 192 418

SHARE AND CARE GROUP WITH MABS

21 OCTOBER AT THE MABS CANCER CENTRE IN SAN JAVIER AT 11.00AM

AN INFORMAL GET TOGETHER FOR ANYONE AFFECTED BY CANCER.

COME ALONG FOR A COFFEE AND A CHAT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL ANNE ON 693 795 247

EBONY AND IVORY LADIES LUNCH CLUB WITH MABS

18 OCTOBER AT DIAMANTES RESTAURANT, EL MOJON.

1.30PM FOR 2.00PM.

3 COURSE LUNCH WITH GLASS OF WINE ONLY 10€. RAFFLE IN AID OF MABS.

BOOK YOUR PLACE ON 965 352 947

ABBACADABRA NIGHT WITH MABS

8 OCTOBER AT TIME OUT BAR IN SAN JAVIER.

8.00PM FOR 9.15PM SHOW

SHOW INCLUDES BUFFET AT 15€ PER PERSON OF WHICH 2€ PER PERSON IS CONTRIBUTED TO MABS.

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL - CALL 968 192 418

CAR TREASURE HUNT WITH MABS MURCIA

8 OCTOBER STARTING FROM TIME OUT BAR IN SAN JAVIER, STARTS AT 2.00PM. 

5€ PER CAR.  

COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN - HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR WAY AROUND ?   BACON OR SAUSAGE SANDWICHES AVAILABLE BEFORE AND AFTER THE EVENT AT DISCOUNTED PRICES.  ALSO RAFFLE.   ALL MONEY RAISED FOR MABS.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL TIME OUT ON 968 192 418

Mazarrón FC report: Pozo Estrecho 1 Mazarrón 1

Mazarrón travelled to Pozo Estrecho fresh from their victory last week but this time there was no repeat performance. Such was the dominance of the home team that the corner count was over 20 – 1 in their favour and the Pozo Estrecho keeper spent most of the second half playing sweeper mid way between the half way line and the penalty area. However, despite this Mazarrón came close twice in the last few minutes to snatching a victory but the chances were spurned, on both occasions by substitute Rivero.

The only event of note at either end in the first 20 minutes was when a Pozo Estrecho shot was deflected by a defender and a good save from Jose was needed to keep the score level. After 30 minutes new striker Edin was put through but shot narrowly wide. Then, after 40 minutes Mazarrón took the lead, against the run of play when Diego jnr curled a delightful free kick from all of 30 yards into the top corner of the net.

In the second half, Pozo Estrecho laid siege to the Mazarrón penalty area and a succession of corners finally led to Jose making an excellent save. However, yet another corner led to the equalizing goal when after a number of shots were blocked, a forward managed to scramble the ball home.

Despite a succession of bookings for Mazarrón players, substitute Robert was pulled back when clean through and, although a free kick was awarded, no card was produced.  Mazarrón supporters felt that this was no doubt because the offending Pozo Estrecho defender had already been cautioned.

The point gained means that Mazarrón move up to 15^th place in the Preferente Autonomica.

Team:

 Jose, Borja, Diego, Juan, Alcaraz, Rollon (Abdel), Eloy (Rivero), Chico, Juan Antonio, Diego jnr  (Jose Da), Edin (Robert) (Rollon jnr).

Mazarrón’s next game is at home to El Palmar this Sunday, 2^nd October, kick off 6 pm. Admission is €5.

Earthquake Epicentre at "Gañuelas" only 2.6kms from Camposol

Event	Date	Time(GMT) (*)	Latitud	Longitud	Prof.	Mag.	Tipo Mag. (**)	Int. Máx.	Localización
1098447	25/09/2011	02:40:22	37.6623	-1.4056	5	3.1	mbLg	II	NW MAZARRÓN.MU

Earthquake with a 3,.1 magnitude on the richter scale actually felt at Camposol at 4.45 am and then another of 2.6  at 6.08 pm. No sign of any damage but felt by many.

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September A Big Month For F.A.S.T.!

This month saw many changes to improve the equipment are service available to FAST (First Aid Support Team Camposol) with 16 volunteer responders receiving training to Murcian Standards in Defibrillation and Oxygen Administration all due to the financial support from PALS who funded not only the equipment but also the 3rd party training, all so we at FAST  can deliver the best care for Camposol Residents working hand in hand and meeting the goals of PALS " Protection And Life Saving" We and the residents are indebted to them.

The availability of such equipment is a wonderful step forward, where we now have the power to de fibrillate or in lay terms pass and electrical charge through a heart that is in VT as they say in Casualty, where the heart quivers like a jelly and is unable to pump oxygenated blood around the body. The charge stops the quivering and allows the brain to restore the normal rhythm if it is capable of being re started. This combined with oxygen therapy gives a patient a much better chance of a successful recovery. Further Oxygen therapy can aid breathing difficulties such as asthma, strokes, drowning et.c.

To add to this FAST have also purchased 6 Ambu Bags from donated funds which also assist patients with respiratory failure and work in conjunction with the oxygen therapy of stand alone in place of basic mouth to mouth rescue breaths.

All this will be effective from The beginning of October 2011. The important thing is however, that speed is important especially when dealing with Heart Attacks (Cardiac and or Respiratory Arrest) Strokes, Drowning, Electrocution or similar. Remember that for every minute passing the chances of a successful recovery can diminish by 10% every minute, so if anyone thinks that such an event is happening, RING 112 AND THEN RING FAST ...FAST to give the best possible chance of recovery!

The whole system of calling FAST  on one single landline number would not be possible without the support from "Compusurf" who provide the landline and full computerised changeover system that links the line to either the 24 hour or 12 hour emergency phone has been provided completely free of charge by Compusurf to enable Camposol Residents to have the most advanced service available on phones carried by volunteers 24/7 365 days per year.

FAST never fail to be amazed at the support given by so many people to help us deliver the best we can to Camposol, PALS, Compusurf and the big providers but there are so many more, from one selfless couple who asked people attending their 20th Wedding Anniversary not to give a present but donate to FAST, so 220€ was spent on Ambu bags and bandages. The family of Mr Micky Rooney who recently passed away asked for no flowers but donations to FAST, another 137€ came our way, The D sector group donated 1150€ an truly magnificent figure to enable further investment and maintenance of equipment. There are many more too including book sales and collecting tins from The Tea Pot that have earned over 500€.  Finally we thank Kelly Ensor who has come to our rescue after a long period without further Red Cross training after the election where we had no one to represent us until Kelly made it all happen again. To all we offer our sincere gratitude.

FAST have also now planned a Christmas Fayre at Mariano´s Restaurant on the 29th of October that will open at 11am and continue through to 4pm to minimise queues and pressure found at some previous events and is early enough to get a whole host of Christmas Gifts or all kinds, cards and calendars all under one roof and early enough to catch posting dates to home Countries. All with Christmas music food and carols to get us in the mood for Christmas and with a special guest appearance or our very own Nurse Gladys Emmanuelle a better friend than enema!!

Seriously though Camposol is now a major lead in the services available within an Urbanizacion that we can be proud of and FAST  intend to remain a major part of that to ensure

 " Camposol is Always A Safer Place For All" thanks to the wonderful committed volunteers and the support from the community.

The Feast of St Michael, Moratalla

To celebrate the feast of St. Michael, on September 29 the solemn procession will take place at 20, 30 h. from the parish of Ntra. Ms. de Asuncion in Moratalla and during the 30 days of September, 1 and 2 October will be the first meeting of artisans of the region of Murcia, organised by the 2012 stewardship and in collaboration with the City Hall of Moratalla.  The meeting of artisans will be located in Tomas Aguilera, c / Mayor, and c / Constitution streets on Friday from 20, 00 h. - 00, 00 h. Saturday and Sunday from 10, 00 h. - 15, 00 h. and 18, 00 h. - 00, 00 h.  Note: To participate in this market of crafts, get in touch with the 2012 stewardship, phone 646 291 428 (Angel Manuel Gómez Martínez)

Mazarrón FC

Mazarron's game this Sunday 25th September is away at Pozo Estrecho, kick off 6 pm. The Los Amigos de Mazarrron FC supporters coach will leave the car park opposite Consum supermarket at 4.45 pm. Coach tickets priced €7 will be on sale at Thursday's meeting at the Trevi Bar (4 pm)  

Camposol Fiest 2012 dates just released

CAMPOSOL FIESTA 2012 will be held on 16th and 17th June 2012.

New Camposol train timetable

For a larger image please go to www.costacalidachronicle.com/images/New_Time_Table.png

Camposol Train Timetable Revised

As from Thursday 21st September the train timetable will be as follows.

Monday - Thursday  10 until 2 and from 5 until 11. Last pick up is 11.

Fridays and Saturdays from 10 until 2 and from 5 until 12 Last pick up 12

Sunday from 1 until 9pm last pick up 9pm.

Please note the last pick ups have changed and are later than previously detailed except for Sundays. Please make use of this train it is absolutely a case of use it or lose it.

Arts & Cultural Association

Dear Community,
The Arts & Cultural Association will be holding their launch at the Camposol Community Centre on Saturday 24th September between 12.30-3.00pm.

The Mayoress of Camposol will be attending and Trudy Mockford from the Trudy Anne Costa Calida Radio Show will be comparing. There wil be an art exhibition by George Thompson Community Art Students, a performance presentation by Murcia Dance children, a Salsa and Zumba taster session and information on new projects such as Rock Choir for Camposol residents.

We would most welcome you to the event, light refreshments will be available and you'll get the opportunity of seeing the type of activities you can get involved in, the benefits of joining the association as a project member and/ or putting ideas forward for new cultural projects to start up.

Launch Program (Please note this maybe subject to change and alterations at short notice)

12.30pm: ACAM introduction
12.45pm: About MFDB and certificate presentation to participants of festival
1.00pm: Performance by children of Murcia Dance
1.15pm: Beginner Salsa Taster Session
1.30pm: About George Thompson Community Art Classes
1.45pm: Starting a Rock Choir for Camposol
2.00pm: TBC (view the art work and ask questions)
2.30pm: Taster Zumba session

Kind regards,

Louise Bremner

Mazarrón FC report: FIRST WIN FOR MAZARRON - Mazarron 2 Montecasillas 1

Sunday 18th September 2011

With almost a full squad to choose from Mazarrón, were hopeful of moving away from the foot of the table on Sunday.  However, this seemed unlikely after a very poor performance in the first half coupled with the loss of the main striker, Robert, who was injured very early on.

Montecasillas scored after 11 minutes when a mix up between Peru and one of the Mazarrón defenders saw the ball fall to an unmarked forward who scored with ease.

Prior to this the only thing of note was Eloy being asked to remove an earring and surprisingly not being booked! Although Mazarrón did not play at all well in the first period, they did have several shots on target and were refused the first of two blatant penalties.

Fortunately, the second half was a different story, and Mazarrón began to press forward. Several good attempts, including a fierce drive from 20 yards by Jose Da, brought good saves from the excellent Montecasillas keeper. After another penalty appeal was turned down, Mazarrón’s pressure paid off when substitute Rivero powered in a cross shot from way out on the right into the opposite top corner of the net.

Urged on by a larger than average crowd, Mazarrón continued to press forward and Jose Da placed a quick free kick over the defence for Abdel to score the winning goal and cement the first victory of the season.

Man of the Match: Jose Da.

Team : Peru, Alcaraz, Borca, Diego, Juan Andres, Juan Antonio (Diego jnr), Jose Da, Chico, Rollon, (Rollon jnr), Eloy (Abdel), Robert (Rivero).

Mazarrón’s next game, away to Pozo Estrecho, is scheduled for Sunday 25th September. Coach tickets (€7) will be on sale at Thursday’s meeting of Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC at the Trevi Bar, Camposol, 4 pm.

Arts and Cultural Association Launch 24th September

Dear Community,
The Arts & Cultural Association will be holding their launch at the Camposol Community Centre on Saturday 24th September between 12.30-3.00pm.

The Mayoress of Camposol will be attending and Trudy Mockford from the Trudy Anne Costa Calida Radio Show will be comparing. There wil be an art exhibition by George Thompson Community Art Students, a performance presentation by Murcia Dance children, a Salsa and Zumba taster session and information on new projects such as Rock Choir for Camposol residents.

We would most welcome you to the event, light refreshments will be available and you'll get the opportunity of seeing the type of activities you can get involved in, the benefits of joining the association as a project member and/ or putting ideas forward for new cultural projects to start up.
Launch Program (Please note this maybe subject to change and alterations at short notice)

12.30pm: ACAM introduction
12.45pm: About MFDB and certificate presentation to participants of festival

1.00pm: Performance by children of Murcia Dance

1.15pm: Beginner Salsa Taster Session

1.30pm: About George Thompson Community Art Classes

1.45pm: Starting a Rock Choir for Camposol

2.00pm: TBC (view the art work and ask questions)

2.30pm: Taster Zumba session

Kind regards,
Louise Bremner

Camposol Train Cancelled Monday 19th September

There will be no Camposol Train today as the time table is being re-vamped.
A new time table is expected to be announced shortly, watch this blog for updates as we received them

17 September. International Market.

Saturday 17 September welcomes an International Market at Las Claras, Los Narejos, Los Alcazares

Stalls open at 6.00pm
(Stalls include Clothes, Cakes, bric-a-brac, books etc.)

Entertainment starts at 7.00pm which includes Fashion Show, Crazy Ladies tap dancers and Morris Dancers.

Fab Disco music to dance the night away under the stars

FREE ENTRY

Wanted volunteers for Camposol Clean up 17th September

Calling all residents of Camposol (posted by Bernard Holland from  C Sector Gardening Group)


The environmental councillor David Fernandez is asking for our help.

The Murcia regional council are holing a clean up day on Saturday 17th September.

They want as many as possible to help clean up some green areas on Camposol.The C.RA. have highlighted some areas that need attention.

We have a pine forest opposite the golf club and the council have said they will provide seating & tables for this area once it is cleaned up.

The council have said they will supply T-shirts with Sector logos like Green Fingers and they will provide a picnic for all the volunteers.

We are all meeting in the lower car park on B- Sector 9am.

Please Please phone Bernard A.S.A.P. to confirm you are going so they can get the T-shirts printed and provide your food. Please bring gloves, brush and shovel. Tel 626 513 842

Mazarrón FC report: Muleño 3 - Mazarrón 1

September 11th 2011

With three players still injured and another two regulars away on holiday, it would have been no surprise had Mazarrón really struggled against high flying Muleño. However, on a lovely early evening in Mula the Los Amigos supporters saw a much improved display, and the final score of 3-1 was not a fair reflection on the play. Indeed, Muleno’s third goal came with almost the last kick of the game following a spell of Mazarrón pressure which had the locals pleading for the referee to blow for full time.

In the early stages, both teams showed a willingness to attack and Mazarrón could have scored on two occasions when Robert and Chico both missed good chances. However Mazarrón did take the lead around the 20th minute when Eloy ran on to a through ball from Jose Da and chipped the ball over the advancing keeper. He was, however, booked for celebrating the goal with friends in the crowd.

The new look defense played really well for the rest of the half with Peru, in goal for the first time this season, acting as a sweeper on numerous occasions and effectively kicking the ball away rather than using his hands.

However, after going in at half-time with a one goal advantage, Mazarrón failed to switch on at the start of the second half and within a minute Peru was left exposed when a Muleno forward burst into the area. The goalkeeper’s challenge was not legal and he conceded a penalty but, fortunately, he was only booked. The penalty was duly converted and at this stage one or two Mazarrón heads seemed to drop.

Muleño, who were now looking like a team at the top of the table, took the lead after 60 minutes. Several deflections in the box resulted in the ball falling to one of their players who scored despite looking suspiciously offside.

Peru then made several good saves, and following a couple of substitutions, Mazarrón managed to get back into the game. They could well have equalized in a spell which saw several opportunitie from a free kick, the resultant corner and further sustained pressure.

Unfortunately, in the last minute, and with the Muleno goal under siege, the ball broke beyond the Mazarrón defenders and with one of the Muleno forwards advancing on goal, Peru came well outside the area, getting to the ball first only to see it hit the striker and bounce onwards towards the goal. With no defender present he was then able to tap the ball into an empty net. The final score of 3-1 was certainly flattering to Muleno.

This was a much improved display and, had Mazarrón not been so slow out of the blocks at the start of the second half, the result may well have been different. However, on the bright side, Peru seems to have made a difference in goal and one of the two new players, Rivero, could be a good acquisition. Against lesser opposition, Mazarrón should soon be able to pick up points and move away from the foot of the table.

Team:
Peru, Santi, Borja, Rivera, Alcaraz, Rollon (jnr), Jose Da (Diego), Chico (Pesi), Robert, Eloy (Rollon) , Abdel.

Spanish Supermoto Championship

Murcia’s Anthony Ford-Dunn looks for Victory in this weekends Murcian round of the Spanish Supermoto Championship.

After the disappointment of the cancelation of the last round of the Spanish Championship in Pontevedre, Anthony Ford-Dunn made the long journey to Mora d’Ebre in Catalunya to race in the 5th round of the Catalan championship, Two second positions from his two races, with Anthony all over the back of the reigning Spanish champion showed that the recent improvements that the www.supermotoland.com team have made to their Honda CRF450R supermoto bikes is starting to pay off.

The racing was very close with Anthony constantly battling for the lead and the riders jumping side by side in the dirt section of the track before powering their way down the main straightaway into the fast sweeping turns of the Mora d’Ebre circuit. ‘It was a fantastic circuit that I really enjoyed racing on but I just could not make an overtaking move stick, and I was beaten to the line by one tenth of a second’ said an exhausted Anthony after the second of his two races in the gruelling 35 degree heat of Catalunya.

Now the team has a busy week preparing Anthony’s bikes for his most important race of the season as the Spanish Supermoto Championship comes to his home track at Fuente Alamo in Murcia, for the 4th round of the championship this Sunday the 18th September. ‘Fuente Alamo is one of my favourite tracks as it’s a very fast road racing circuit that suits my knee down riding style’ says Anthony, who is going all out for a win at his home track.

Racing starts at 10.30 on Sunday morning at the Fuente Alamo Circuit that is situated next to the Haciendo de Alamo golf resort near to the town of Fuente Alamo in Murcia, Spain.

More information can be found at:
http://www.supermotoland.com/
http://en-gb.facebook.com/people/Anthony-Ford-dunn/537836176

Mazarrón FC

This weekends game for Mazarrón FC is at home to Montecasillas FC, kick off 6 pm

Voting for the Calendar photographs

We have had a good response to the voting for your favourite calendar photographs, so don't forget that if you want to see your favourite photograph included on our calendar in 2012 then email us on costacalidachronicle@gmail.com.

If you would like to see the photographs that have been emailed in so far then they can all be see on our website: www.costacalidachronicle.com/calendar-photos.html

Revised Train Table for Camposol

please note that the train time table has changed and a new driver has started today. The new time are from 12 until 3pm  (last pick up is at 2 pm) and from 6pm until 11pm (last pick up is at 10 pm).
Reasons given is recent lower take up for last hour.
 There is a plan to recruit a 2nd driver if there is enough demand for it in which case the time table may change again. The hours could be extended  to accomodate shoppers in the morning as well as  but it will be constantly monitored. The new timetable is displayed on the side of the train. Please keep you eye on this blog for more updates.

WEB APPLICATION FOR THE CALCULATION OF CAPITAL GAINS self-assessment

WEB APPLICATION FOR THE CALCULATION OF CAPITAL GAINS self-assessment
ATTENDING:
Andres Valera, Councillor for Finance, Revenue, Sports and Youth
Matilde Blázquez, Councillor for New Technologies, Local Development, Training, Employment, Industry and Internal Affairs

TIME AND PLACE:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9
13:00 HOURS
HALL - CITY COUNCIL MAZARRÓN
CITY HALL PLAZA
MAZARRÓN

FORECAST:
Mazarrón Town Council has launched a Web application through the portal of the Digital City www.mazarron.es you can carry out the calculation of self-assessment Tax Value of Urban Land which is binding in most legal acts and transactions. During the presentation,  they will conduct a practical session which will explain the operation of the application.

Correct phone number

Please note that the phone number for Nadine Semi Permament make up should read 696 886 694.

International Market at Las Claras, Los Narejos, Los Alcazares

International Market
at Las Claras, Los Narejos, Los Alcazares

Saturday 17th September

Stalls open at 6.00pm
(Stalls include Clothes, Cakes, bric-a-brac, books etc.)

Entertainment starts at 7.00pm which includes Fashion Show, Crazy Ladies tap dancers, Morris Dancers.

Fab Disco music to dance the night away under the stars

Entry is free

Dog looking for a home

Bonnie was found wondering in the Campo. She's about 9 months old, and is fully vaccinated and tested negative of all meditteranean diseases. She walks well on a lead and is good in the car. She is a very affectionate girl and loves cuddles. Please could someone give her a forever home, she will reward you with lot's of love. Please contact 968597756 for further information.

ART EXHIBITION IN MAZARRON

This will take place between 9 September and 7 October in the "Casas Consistoriales", Plaza del Ayuntamiento, Mazarron and will display "Los Colores de la Luz" by Ans van der Linden and "Está en el Detalle" by Tina Watts.

THE PILGRIMAGE OF THE MIRACLE

THE PILGRIMAGE OF MIRACLE BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 27
A large group of citizens of Mazarrón, met on 31 August at the local Residents Association, Bolnuevo, with the Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo and unanimously decided to delay the conclusion of the Pilgrimage Miracle a week, in order to avoid the popular festival coinciding with the polls for the General Election. In an act of commitment to the residents of the municipality, the Mayor, accompanied by First Deputy Mayor, Francisco Garcia and Council of Celebration, Isidro Coy, presented the pros and cons.

The Bolnuevo neighbourhood associations, and representatives of the Confraternity of La Purisima, the Head of Bolnuevo, José Antonio González, and other neighbours who are actively involved in organizing these festivities concluded that delaying the pilgrimage a week does not pose a conflict for the party. On the contrary, dozens of people are flocking from all parts of the region that could attend this celebration, so it was decided to transfer the pilgrimage from 20 to 27 November.


This large festival day will take place the same weekend of the pilgrimage, that is, on Friday 25 and Saturday 26. What does not change is the rise of the Virgin from Bolnuevo to Mazarrón, to be produced, as always, the Sunday before November 17, which this year falls on a Sunday 13.

The 17th day of the Miracle will also continue to be a public holiday in the municipality and, as usual, carry out actions that are tradition. The Immaculate Conception, affectionately called "Virgen del Milagro" by the residents of Bolnuevo, will spend a week at the Shrine of the Immaculate de Mazarrón, something that has never happened before. Both the City Council and neighbourhood associations of Bolnuevo are once again determined to make the festival that gets together hundreds of people every year as successful as previous years.

MABS Mazarrón Race for Life

Jane´s Salon Fashion Show This Sunday!

Classy fashion show at Playasol Hotel. Bolnuevo €5 a ticket. This Sunday 11th September. Includes a glass of cava and nibbles. Brand new line of clothes, shoes, handbags, jewellery and more. Therapy tasters, demos, talks and exhibition. Entertainment and professional photographer. To capture your day with the girls.
Call Jane at Jane´s Salon for tickets limited places available. 968 158 433 or 611 611 858.
See you there!

Error on page 57

On page 57 of The September edition the editorial for The English Butchers should have read as follows. Apologies for this error to them and to our loyal readers.


"Locally renowned English Butcher, Suppliers of high quality sausages, including;Traditional pork, pork and leek, Cumberland and chilli & pepper. All our fresh meat is sourced locally but cut the traditional British way.We stock a range of seasonal British produce including Bramley apples, parsnips, swedes and Maris Piper potatoes"

La Majada Fiesta. September 2011

Events Schedule


Saturday 3:
6.00pm "Chupinazo" fireworks and opening of the Fair!!
6.00pm Female Petanque
6.30pm Competition launch
8.00pm Football Championship
10.00pm Beginning of popular board games

Sunday 4:
10.00pm We continue with the games: Tonight "Brisca" championship.

Monday 5:
22.00 For young and old:  ludo, barter and poker.

Tuesday 6:
22.00 End of all games and tournaments.

Wednesday 7:
22.00 Come and cheer the neighbours developing traditional fritters.

Thursday 8 (Day of the Immaculate Conception)
12.00 Water Festival for all ages, come as prepared as you like (balloons, gun, cube, ...) guaranteed fun! During the party Miss and Mister wet t-shirt will be chosen.
14:00 Join us! We grill sardines and cook boiled potatoes and garlic.
18.00 Mass in honor of our patron's Immaculate Conception followed by a procession through the streets of the hamlet.
22.00 Proclamation by Juan Mendez Juan Martínez of Majada, best known for "The Zabala" or "Johnny's Rock." At the end Miss and Mister Majada and our Queen will be chosen
23.00 Costume Contest for all ages. The evening will be enlivened by a band and a surprise at the end of the night.

Friday 9:
7.00am Large bell rung to wake everyone for the festivities !
10.00pm Performance by the Group Sevillanas of Morata
12.00pm Migas competition with gifts for all participants. All the ingredients (oil, flour, water, wood ...) will be provided, just bring your pan.
01.00 Mobile Disco as every year! We will dance until the early hours of Saturday morning.

Saturday 10:
07.00 Large bell rung to wake up all the neighbors (or almost all ....). Give a double whiskey to those that aren´t working tomorrow!
18.00 Release of pig and a gift for the one who catches it
18.30 Indigenous Games, games never seen before that is sure to amuse young and old
9.00pm Pastries and regional dishes competition, offer your best dish and surprise us.
10.00pm Spectacular orchestra with which we will definitely have fun all night.
11.00pm All to enjoy our classic pinata with hundreds of gifts.

Sunday 11:
7.00am Large bell rung to wake everyone. This is the day the early birds don´t sleep !
10.00am Animation for the young (clowns, games ...)
11.00am Bike ride, shake the dust off yours and go with us. Snack provided to all who come on wheels.
2.00pm Paella for all attendees, come eat with us.
5.00pm Pet Competition
8.00pm Performance in the Theatre Hall.
10.00pm Performance by the singer Tanya Mazarron, with the best Spanish music and songs today.
11.00pm Monologue by comedian Comedy club.
11.30pm Presentation of prizes and trophies for all contests and competitions. Election of Miss and Mister visitor.
12.00pm Closing Party

Fritters and chocolate for all attendees.

Sunday 25th September – SAMM/MABS RACE DAY

Los Narejos, Infanta Cristina Sailing College jetty area – 11.00 am

The Sailing Association Mar Menor invites boat owners to compete in a race to raise money for the MABS Cancer Support Group charity to be held on the Mar Menor on 25th September 2011. The organising authority will be the Sailing Association Mar Menor. The event is open to all Cruisers, Dinghies and Sports Multihulls in Two Classes. Class 1 Cruisers which are defined as a yacht, single or multihull, with fixed permanent accommodation for purpose of sleeping, whether fit for that purpose or not. Class 2 Dinghies and Sport Multihulls which are defined as an open sailing boat with no fixed sleeping accommodation. The handicap system used for both classes will be Portsmouth Yardstick. Vessels without a PY Number will be given one by the SAMM Race Committee using information from the entry form, design details and PY handicaps used by other clubs. All sponsorship monies to be in by closing date Monday 13th September 2011. 

Full information, Entry forms and Sponsorship Forms can be found on the SAMM website: www.sailingmarmenor.com under SAMM Racing – MABS Cancer Race. Event email: samm.events@hotmail.com

British Consulate, Alicante

Majada fiesta

Programming of festivities:

 Saturday 3:

 18.00 The inauguration of the fiesta!

18.00 Ladies’ Petanque

18: 30 Launch of "half block" contest

20: 00-22: 00 Football League begin popular table games: Bump Championship

Sunday 4:

 22.00 continue with table games: Briscola Championship.

Monday 5:

22.00 Ludo, Exchange and poker Championship.

Tuesday 6:

22.00 end of all the table games and Championships.

Wednesday 7:

22.00 Come with your neighbours and develop the traditional pestiños.

Thursday 8 (Día_de_la_Purísima_Concepción)

12.00 Are you hot? Feast of water for all ages, come prepared (balloons, pistol, cube,...) guaranteed fun! During the feast, we will choose to a Miss and Mister Wet T-shirt.

14: 00 Come along with us! We will have grilled sardines, boiled potatoes and garlic.

18: 00 Holy Mass in honour to our Patron Saint Immaculate Conception and we will then carry out the procession through the streets of the village.

 22.00 Watch the flock of Juan Méndez Martínez known as John "The Zabala" or "el Peñón Juanico". At the end we will elect Miss and Mister Flock and our Queen of the elderly.

23: 00 Competition for the best costumes for all ages. The evening will be enlivened with a musical group, with a surprise at the end of the night.   

Friday 9:

7.00 Wake to the sounds of the fiesta!

22: 00 Performance of the Group of Sevillanas Morata and Gang of Morata

24.00 Various contests with gifts for all participants. The Commission will provide all the ingredients (oil, flour, water, leña…) just to bring you your pan and your irons!  

01.00 Mobile disco like every year! That we will be running until the early hours of Saturday morning.

Saturday 10:

07.00 Wake up and to walk to all the neighbours and ask for a WHISKY double because tomorrow NO work!

18.00 Let the suckling pig loose. The precious prize will be the captured pig.

18.30 Indigenous games for all ages.

21.00 Contest of pastries and regional dishes, present your best dish and surprise us.

22.00 Spectacular Orchestra to entertain us all night.

23.00 All enjoy our classic games with hundreds of gifts.

Sunday 11:

 07.00 Wake up early on the day that most people stay in bed until late! 

10.00 Look what is there for the young ones (clowns, games...)

11.00 There will be a crowd of bicycles, shake the dust off and come with us. You get a free aperitif if you come on wheels.

14.00 Paella for all, come to eat with us.

16.00 Join us with food for those riding bikes or motos.

17.00 Pets contest; bring your favourite pet and get one of the awards we have prepared.

20.00 Play in the Theatre Hall.

22: 00 Performance of the Mazarrón singer Tanya, with the best Spanish songs and current songs. 23.00 Monologue by a comedian of the Club de la Comedia.

2330 Presentation of awards and trophies from all contests and competitions conducted during the fiesta. The election of Miss and Mister Majada. 

24.00 Closure of festivals Pestiños and chocolate for all attendees.

Camposol News Just In!

There are 2 electricians on Camposol now as work has started on the street lighting. Clearly there is a lot to be done but it is a great start!

Street cleaning on the Commercial Centre and the rest of the urbanisation has now been authorised and will start between 15th and 30th September. This is very welcome news.

As sector A is the first sector to be adopted the re painting of white lines and zebra crossings is to commence shortly.

Sadly the lack of correct permissions has meant that the large planter on sector B has now been demolished however is going to be replaced by pot plants rather than a permanent structure but at least this means that the commercial  centre should start to look a bit smarter.

Please note that we have been asked to publish the following statement. "There is no truth in the rumour that any outside tables and chairs are also going to be removed from the Commercial Centre"
Thank you.

More news will be posted on this blog as we receive it.

The Yankee Blues Brothers at El Patio Bar, Pliego

If you would like tickets to see The Yankee Blues Brothers at El Patio Bar, Pliego you can contact Mel on 638 289 035 or visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/groups/thepatiobar/

Calendar Photograph competition

We now have the photographs uploaded on our website at www.costacalidachronicle.com/calendar-photos.html that have been emailed in by our readers to be included in our competition to have their photographs included on our 2012 calendar.
If you would like to vote for your favourite photograph then please email us on costacalidachronicle@gmail.com listing your favourite pictures.

If you have a photograph you would like to be included in the competition then please email it to costacalidachronicle@gmail.com

Staff Required

2 x telesales positions available

Mon – Fri 10am to 4pm

Contract + Commission

Immediate start

Experience preferred but not essential.

Please phone 680 525 108