234 kilometres for HAH Mar Menor

On May 12^th, four very generous people, will be walking from Portugal to Spain to raise funds for HAH.  Sandra Ramsay a Practitioner of Kinesiology and Hair Analysis at her clinic in Los Urrutias, her consultant husband Steve, and friends Shirley Branch and Tony Dickinson, co-ordinators of the WARM walking group are going for a walk!!  Not just any walk, an average of 23km per day from Porto in Portugal to Santiago de Compostela in Spain in just 10 days! Carrying back packs, their passports will be stamped at various points along the way to verify the distance

Sandra and Steve came to Spain in 2006 having spent many years in Australia where they raised 2 boys, who now,  in their 30;s live in America.  They must be very proud of Mum and Dad!!   Shirley and Tony, both avid walkers live amongst the olive groves in Cehegin with their 3 dogs.

Lesley Eburne HAH founder said “we are thrilled to bits that they have chosen to raise funds for us. I am filled with admiration as even the thought of walking one kilometre tires me out, they not only have kind hearts, but tremendous stamina”.

Would you, your neighbours , bar or business like to sponsor this terrific effort, whilst raising funds for HAH  helping them  to continue to give FREE help to people in their own homes who are finding it difficult to cope following illness etc.  For a sponsorship form, call Lesley on 968 134 978 or email helpathomespain@gmail.com

CONFERENCE "INTRODUCTION TO FLAMENCO"

This Friday, April 25 is celebrated in the Centro Cultural de Mazarrón a lecture entitled 'Introduction to Flamenco'. The talk will be given by Juan López Martín, who is Presenter and Flamenco Critic of Radio 'Bajo Llobregat', and will begin at 21:30. The event is organized by the hiking club 'Amigos de la Naturaleza' and has the support of the Department of Culture of the City of Mazarrón

3 Charities - All for One & One for All

It is Three volunteers taking on a challenge for Three charities.  Bernard Ash, Janneke Chambers and Lynda Fleming are walking to raise funds for Three charities: - HELP MMM, CARITAS and DEBRA (Butterfly Children).

The Three are fully prepared for the Camino Ingles Walk, having spent many weeks training by walking 30 kilometres per day several times a week.  They left on Sunday 13^th Apr.

Between 15-19th.April 2014, the Three walked the 120km. “Camino Ingles Pilgrims Walk” from Ferrol to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. 

Visit the web site:-www.csj.org.uk/route-camino-ingles.htm for more info.

To make a pledge or to request further details please contact Bernard Ash via.....e-mail:- bernardhelpmmm@gmail or telephone 659751611.  You can also contact the office on Tel: 968570059 and forms are available in the office behind Roblemar Restaurant in Los Alcazares.

Euro Millions Lottery for a year

Any person who pledges €10 sponsorship for the Camino Ingles Pilgrims Walk is entitled to a card. The cards are individually numbered and this number should be entered on the sponsor form alongside the person’s details. This card is valid from 15/04/2014 for one year. The numbers on the card have been entered into the Tuesday and Friday draw in the Euro millions Lottery. Should all 7 numbers come up the card holder will be entitled to a share of the jackpot.  Assuming all 1,000 cards are allocated each person will be entitled to €1,000 for each million in the jackpot e.g. in a Jackpot of €35,000,000, the share will be €35,000.  Any small wins will accumulate and will go to the Charities. If you would like one, please use the contacts above.  If you're not in, you can't win!

SUPERMOTO KICKS OFF IN ALICANTE

The first round of the Spanish supermoto championship takes place at the Chicharra Karting circuit in Villena, Alicante on Sunday 27^th April. With both of the Ford-Dunn brothers from Murcia competing in the open and Master championship classes the action is sure to be fast and exciting. The Chicharra race circuit features a variety of both high and low speed corners before the riders fire themselves off one of the faster curves into the off road section with high speed jumps and turns before rejoining the circuit to complete the lap. The racing is always close in the tight and technical circuit.

Mat and Anthony Ford-Dunn have been busy already this season with both brothers taking a double win each, in their respective classes at the first round of the Catalan championship held back in March.  But their next biggest challenge comes over the Easter weekend when the brothers travel to France for the first round of the world championships where they take on the world’s best supermoto racers. The learning curve will be steep but what better way to prepare for the following weekends Spanish championship round at Villena.

As usual the Supermotoland race team with their sponsors Advance Moves International Removals and Stratton Motorsports, will be in the race paddock to welcome anyone wishing to attend the Villena race meeting, with racing starting at 10.00 hrs on the Sunday 27^th April and the circuit is easy to locate on the CV-81 road from Villena to Yecla. More information and directions can be found at www.chicharrakarts.es and www.supermotoland.com

A STORY OF NO SIGNIFICANCE by Strappato Theater Company

Saturday 4th May

Aledo at 7 pm

A STORY OF NO SIGNIFICANCE

by Strappato Theater Company

Price: 6€

There will be a invitation in a bar for all audience. FREE TAPA AND DRINK

Asociación Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Lorca

EASTER COMES TO CAMPOSOL

The students of the programme start their work with an information service on Friday 11th April on Camposol

Because of the arrival of Easter and in order to publicize the processions and other events among the residents in the district of El Saladillo, the students of the Mixed Programme of Employment and Training 'INSERTA-DOS' will offer a service of information on Friday April 11 at the Commercial Centre on Camposol B from 10:00 to 13:30.

The councilor for Employment, Training and Local Development, Matilde Blázquez, explained that among the tasks that the students will carry out are the local tourism promotion and information to the visitor. This is an employment project for people over 25 years, funded by the Regional Service of Employment and Training (SEF) and co financed by the European Social Fund. There will be 12 students and 3 instructors.  

The Mayor of Mazarrón, Ginés Campillo, has highlighted that thanks to this project, we expect to have over the coming months a group of skilled people to give tourist information about the town in various parts of town.  

Artisan Market in Puerto de Mazarrón on Saturday April 12th

This month the guest workshop is the pottery workshop Hernández Romero in Totana

The Department of Trade of the City of Mazarrón and Regional Multiple Crafts Guild will hold a new edition of  the Artisan Market Puerto de Mazarrón which is held every second Saturday of the month. The square of the Autonomous Regions of the promenade hosts 10 to 14 hours of this initiative, in order to offer locals and foreigners visiting the Murcia coast the most authentic craftsmanship that takes place in the Region of Murcia.

Thirty artisans involved in this market that perform demonstrations of their crafts , while putting their work on sale for anyone who wants or who like the various works being done .

The Murcia region has always been characterized by the large category with its artisans reflected in their different jobs. The Regional Guild of Handicraft shows a street market every Saturday and Sunday in different areas of the region.

Help Murcia Mar Menor Spring Fayre

HAH MAR MENOR INVITE YOU TO ......

Come along to the monthly Chatters meeting at Bacchus Restaurant, Urb. Oasis, Los Narejos on Wednesday April 16th at 11.30pm when this month, Foot Health Practitioner, Louisa Chandler will be talking to us about Foot Health Concerns.  Louisa will gladly discuss the problems you can encounter if you neglect these very important parts of your body.  She can do Home visits in most local areas, and this month will offer a discount to everyone who comes along.  Foot care is extremely important, especially as you grow older, and foot pain caused by corns, callouses, in- growing toe nails, hard skin etc. can be unbearable.  You can discuss your problems with Louisa after the talk.  Join us afterwards for a light lunch and drink for just 5€

If you would like to join our fantastic HAH team helping with clients, respite, etc. or fundraising, call Pam on 603 517 770 Lesley on 968 134 978 or email helpathomespain@gmail.com

ARE YOU A QUALIFIED BRITISH NURSE?

HAH Mar Menor, no longer work with Lynda Christopher, and as a consequence are now looking to recruit a Qualified British speaking Nurse, to assess and help with our many clients.  We are looking for the above, who will work alongside our many volunteers in predominantly the Los Alcazares area on a retained basis. There is  a committed telephone line provided by us, but you will need your own car.  Honesty, integrity and client confidentiality are also necessary, as is your desire to work as part of a successful team.

If you feel you could do this very important work, visiting clients in their home, in the first instance, please telephone Lesley on 968 134 978, or email helpathomespain@gmail.com and attach c.v. if possible.