M.O.V.E. CONFERENCE - 9 MARCH

The 2013 Men of Vision España conference will be held on Saturday 9^th March, at the conference centre in Pilar de la Horadada, just 15 minutes from San Javier airport. The main speaker will be Andy Drake and the music will be provided by the MOVE Band.

For more information visit www.menofvisionespana.com or telephone Duncan on (0034) 607 382 033 or email duncan.tart@talk21.com

HALF MARATHON, SUNDAY 3 FEBRUARY

This Sunday February 3, Puerto de Mazarrón host the Second Half Marathon "Bahia de Mazarrón" organized by the Club Deportivo " Bahia de Mazarrón" in collaboration with the City. The activity was presented on 28 January by the Councillor for Sports of the Consistory, Andres Valera, and the President of the organizing club, Pedro Lorite. The race will start from the plaza de las Comunidades Autónomas in the Port as in previous editions, from 10:30 am, but will change its course on this occasion.

According to the President of the Club, "we have confirmed nearly 250 entries and hope to get to 350 in the coming days." Registration costs 12 euros to 30 January, and 15 euros after this date. The categories are Senior (35 years), Veterans A (up to 45), Veterans B (up 55), Veterans C (over 55 years) and local athletes, both male and female.

Sports Councilman Andres Valera, has encouraged athletes "to participate in this event which runs through one of the most beautiful areas of the municipality" and thanked the work the Red Cross, Local Police and Civil Protection " who will once again take over the security of the race and, along with volunteers available to the club, will exceed 100 people involved to ensure its proper development."

Finally, Pedro Lorite also thanked "the support of partners without whom we could not carry out this sporting event, or supply a “runner's bag”.

 Registration and more information about the test can be obtained from the Mazarron Company, "Cronomur", or from visiting the website, www.clubdeportivobahiademazarron.es web

JANUARY CHARITY EVENT POSTPONED FOR HELP MMM

"The sale of clothes by Help Murcia Mar Menor volunteers at The Arches, Los Alcázares, on Saturday mornings has been postponed until February."

CONCERT IN LA MAJADA, JANUARY 19TH

This Saturday January 19, the Theatre in the hamlet of  La Majada hosts a tradition to which all  neighbours and citizens who want to attend are invited. From 21:30 pm, the crew of Morata will perform in the Theatre their traditional Easter songs and others specific to Murcia folklore.

Likewise, the Cultural Association and the Village Headman, Sergio Martinez, have prepared various snacks to share with all those who come. Attendees can enjoy various sweets, amongst which are some  typical Christmas ones, and hot chocolate. The initiative aims to keep alive the traditions of the area with regular meetings, similar to those that took place a few days ago in the hamlet of Morata.

HIKING ROUTE, FEBRUARY 2ND IN MAZARRON

The Hiking Club "Friends of Nature", in collaboration with the Department of Sports City of Mazarrón, has scheduled a walking route for Saturday February 2 that, this time, will be out of town. Specifically, the walkers will travel to Campos del Río where there will be a hike of medium difficulty of around 14 miles to beautiful places of this city in the interior of our region.

Participants will leave from the Sports Pavilion "La Aceña" towards Campos del Río at 8:30 am in their own cars and after the route, enjoy a meal with the rest of walkers at the price of 8 euros . Those participants who are not federated must pay 3 euros more in respect of compulsory insurance cover. The registration deadline ends on Thursday 31 January. This registration can be formalized by phone 680 53 15 29.

SOCCER SCHOOL FUNDRAISER - 2ND FEBRUARY

BUFFET, DANCING AND GAMES.

AT ALLEY PALAIS, CAMPOSOL B FROM 8PM.

ONLY 8€ (3€ FOR CHILDREN)

TELEPHONE 968 978 869 FOR MORE INFORMATION

WALKING ROUTE IN MORATALLA, 13 JANUARY

Departure at 8am from the Tourist Office in Moratalla or at 8.45am from Benizar

The route commences in the Village of Charan, currently an uninhabited population although with many restored homes, nestled on the edge of a plateau, to the edge of the Barranco del Agua and at the foot of Molata. We will walk towards the Cueva de los Cascarones over abandoned fields, visit the cave first, then go towards Molata, a geographical landmark that identifies the town of Moratalla 50 km away, walking among junipers to find lots of crumbling remains of ancient inhabitants of a troubled era. We´ll then descend to find the remains of an ancient Roman villa,  the remains of which are a few large stones and ceramic tiles. In return we will find old wells, typical of this area, which served as the water supply for the inhabitants of the village, and their cattle.

The day will be completed by lunch in Benizar