EXHIBITION OF CARS FROM 60´S AND 70´S

On 3 and 4 October, about hundred vehicles through the decades of 60´s and 70´s will be on display in Mazarrón. An activity entitled "Dubs by the beach" will encourage the young and old to remember popular vehicles in the past.

On Saturday October 3 at 12:30 hours there will be an exhibition located by the service road at Avenida Juan Carlos I in Mazarrón. On Sunday October 4th at 11 am at the erosions in Bolnuevo a concentration of vehicles will start the route that will head via Mazarron Bahia to El Alamillo before returning to la plaza Bucaneros de Playa Grande

Activities will be complemented by music and other leisure initiatives throughout the weekend

WORLD BIRD DAY ACTIVITIES - MAZARRÓN

Once again, the Department of Environment of the City of Mazarrón and Club de Senderismo Amigos de la Naturaleza celebrate World Bird Day. They will do this weekend with a programme of events that aims to raise awareness of respect for the natural environment and its wildlife.

On Saturday October 3rd from 10 am until 13 pm, a stand will be installed in the weekly market of Mazarrón displaying a sample of the most typical birds that inhabit the South East peninsular. Younger children will be encouraged to participate in this exhibition through different activities.

The programme of events continues on Sunday October 4th at 10 am in the wetlands of the rambla de las Moreras, a place of great natural value with the presence of a large number of species, some endangered species such as white-headed ducks that choose this natural place to breed.

The Mayor of Mazarrón and the Councillor for the Environment encourage families to take advantage of the weekend to perform different activities that also serves to appreciate the rich natural heritage within our Municipality and raise awareness of the importance of respect and conservation.

BLUES HOUSE TELEPHONE NUMBER

Unfortunately, the mobile number for Blues House in Bolnuevo is out of order right now.

If you are trying to contact them, they can be reached on their landline of 968 150 967

CALLING ALL SINGERS!

Do you like to sing – alone in the shower or with friends? Maybe you are in a choir and looking for something a little different to enjoy as a group? Never sung in a group before? No problem – we can help you!

In October the Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS) is offering a unique opportunity to singers everywhere to learn a cappella four part harmony in a weekend.

If you like to sing and have never tried this before you will love it! If you are an old hand, there will definitely be something new to learn from fabulous International men’s quartet, Reckless, who are being flown in from the UK especially to work and play with us.

Put the date October 2nd to 4th in your diary now and enjoy this special weekend! It’s not too late to sign up and get your teach tracks and music, just go to the website: www.sabs.es and click on the Harmony College logo for full information.

We will be based at the Hotel Costa Narejos in the lovely resort of Los Alcázares in Murcia. The Hotel Costa Narejos is by the beach and you can bring your family, and even extend your stay at our very special rate, if you would like to.

Singers of all ages will be really welcome and can enjoy singing in a men’s, ladies’ and mixed chorus. You will be learning two a cappella songs during the weekend.

SABS is keen to spread the joy of learning this art form throughout Spain. “We had a wonderful time last year at this event which is open to everyone who likes to sing” said SABS President, Lyn Baines. “It’s a great weekend, with a chance to make new friends as you sing together. Yes, it’s quite hard work but such fun as well and, on the closing afternoon, everyone will get a chance to perform to an invited audience of family and friends.”

Lyn goes on to remind us of the relaxation time “Get to know your new friends better at the ‘afterglows’ at the end of each day. This is a very unique time when people get together to chat and sing.”

Full details of the SABS Harmony College can be found at http://www.sabs.es/cm2/?page_id=3919 or email registrations@sabs.es to find out how you can become involved in this very special weekend. Places are limited and are being snapped up fast, so please make sure you register today; we don’t want you to be disappointed!

SABS - committed to encouraging barbershop singing through

Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands.

 

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM HAH MAR MENOR

HAH Help at Home, have been successfully helping clients for the past 5 years, 500+ clients helped and thousands of FREE hours have been put in by our volunteers.

However, when we started our intention was to help people struggling following illness, hospital treatment etc for a SHORT TIME, not for either replacing hospital or medical treatment, nor for long term treatment.

Unfortunately, we have many clients who need ongoing treatment, probably for the rest of their lives, and with the best will, we cannot offer this. We do not have enough volunteers to cope, and therefore we have to limit time per client to 3 months when the situation will be reviewed.

So many people do not make adequate provision for old age, which is inevitable, do not have sufficient funds to pay for help, do not want to go in a home, nor go back to the UK, so ask us for help, which we always try to do.  However, it has now reached the situation whereby we cannot take on any more long term clients, and will have to refuse requests for this.

We always do our utmost to help, but it really is everyones’ responsibility to ensure that they have the funds available to cope with these situations, and also to have funeral plans in place.

ADULT EDUCATION - 11 NEW COURSES ANNOUNCED BY MAZARRÓN AYUNTAMIENTO

The Adult Education Centre of Mazarrón will offer 11 new courses from September 15. The lessons are being held in 3 different locations - Mazarrón, Puerto de Mazarrón and Cañada de Gallego. The registration period will remain open as long as there are vacancies, says the Centre´s Director, Jeronimo Lopez.

In Cañada de Gallego Spanish for Foreigners will be held in the Edificio Multiusos. In Puerto de Mazarrón, the Library will host courses of English and French at beginner and intermediate levels as well as Spanish for Foreigners.

And in Mazarrón, in the Centre in the Plaza del Salitre, courses of Basic Skills, Graduate of Secondary Education, Access to University, Test Preparation Training Cycles, English (beginners, preparatory to A2 and intermediate will be offered ) and Spanish for Foreigners. There will also be over a hundred computer courses available via the internet, through the Mentor Course

For more information phone 968590865 

MUSIC SCHOOL OPENS ITS REGISTRATION PERIOD FOR THE COURSE 2015-2016

Calling all aspiring musicians

The enrolment deadline for the next term for Escuela de Música de la Asociación Maestro Eugenio Calderón de Mazarrón  (Music School Association Maestro Eugenio Calderon of Mazarrón) is 27 September. 

In total there are six levels of musical language and twelve instrumental specialties: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, horn, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, cello, bassoon and tuba.

Children 4 and 5 years may study initiation to music and, after the success of last year, they have extended the age range to include children from 6 months up to 3 years old when accompanied by one or both parents.

The schedule for payment fees will be Thursdays and Fridays during September between 5pm and 8pm and Saturdays from 10am until 2pm.  Classes will begin on Thursday October 1st.

More information on the local School, located in Plaza del Salitre s / n Mazarrón can be found at www.asociacionmusicalmazarron.com or by calling 968 592 139 during business hours

DOG TALENT SHOW 13 SEPTEMBER

DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS AND THE POSTPONEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL DATE, THIS EVENT IS NOW BEING HELD ON 13 SEPTEMBER

MABS COFFEE MORNING - 25 SEPTEMBER

MABS will be having a coffee morning on Friday 25th September (to coincide with the Macmillon event in UK)

Starting at 11am in the MABS Office, Camposol B, Camposol

Come and enjoy home-made cakes and pastries, tea coffee etc

NEW SOCIAL CENTRE & FARMERS MARKET ON CAMPOSOL

OSCAR AND ANTONIO ARE EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THE NEW LOCATION OF THEIR SOCIAL CENTRE AND FARMERS MARKET ON CAMPSOL

The new venture will include the first local farm market and Social Centre on Camposol, giving local farmers and family businesses the opportunity to sell their products in a fair trade shop, whilst at the same time integrating European residents to the local area by enjoying many activities

It is not a bar or restaurant but a shop with a conference and tasting área where people who book can join the activities. Activities include cultural trips, Spanish lessons, local history and traditions of Spain and Spanish cookery classes.

The Social Centre is open right now and the farmers market will be open from the end of September where you can find local farm produce like cheese, wine, pottery,honey , spices, handicraft amongst many other things, being sold by those currently unemployed.

 Forthcoming Cultural trips include Torre Pacheco Mines and a visit to Murcia visiting the Cathedral, Casino, University and Santo Domingo Square

Join their email list at socialcultural@outlook.es or as well or on the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/345922342238217

LA MAJADA FIESTA - UNTIL SEPTEMBER 8TH

From August 29 to September 8 the Mazarron hamlet of La Majada celebrates its festivities in honour of the Virgin. The programme began on Saturday 29^th with the start of the sports competitions and the traditional loud bang from the balcony of the church. Then followed a performance by Los Luisos. During the evening there was musical bingos with a raffle.

Sunday August 30 saw a lunch in El Puente Restaurante followed by more sports tournaments and a Conference on Volunteering, which benefited the Red Cross of Mazarrón.

La Majada parties will run until September 8, the day in which Mass in honour of  La Purísima Concepción and the subsequent procession with the statue of the Patron Saint of this Parish. It will be at 6pm. On Friday September 4th Juan Zamora Lorente officiates the opening speech at a ceremony to be held from 10pm. The opening of the exhibition "Recicla2" by the residents of the hamlet also takes place as well as the “Mr” and “Miss” elections.

The Fiesta concludes with III Dance Festival with participation of the groups El Salitre y De Rosa Playas de Percheles

BEACON OF LIGHT FUN DAY OCTOBER 10TH

DOG TALENT SHOW 6 SEPTEMBER