Friday 11 October 2013

BAM NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2013

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM

NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2013

The September BAM monthly lunch was held on Thursday, September, 26th at the San Cristobel restaurant. Many thanks go to Joan for handling and arranging another great event for 26 members and to Fran for collecting the money. See attached photographs.

The October BAM monthly lunch is to be held on Thursday, 31st October at the bodega El Duende. Please contact Joan, 952835947, at the latest by Monday, October, 28th, if you want to attend the lunch. The cost for the lunch, which includes the tip and one drink, will be €11. Note; those who do not pre-book are not guaranteed a place. The lunch, as usual, will commence at 1.30pm for 2.00pm.

As from now on, the coffee morning commencing at 11:00 on Wednesdays will revert back to the Marbella Pensionista in Calle de Juan Ramón Jiménez, Marbella.

The 2013 BAM AGM was held in Violette and Tim’s house on 9th October. Many sincere thanks to Violette and Tim for their generous hospitality in making us welcome in their home for the AGM.

All BAM committee members resigned at the AGM. The new officers elected are:

Jan Jennings President

Frances Newman Vice President

Angret Moeller Treasurer

Joan Jennings Secretary

Violette Coakley Spokesperson

Norma Tait Spokesperson

Mary McKechnie Spokesperson

Yutta Bayer Entertainment Officer

No formal arrangement was planned for lunch after the AGM; however 9 members went on to enjoyed ‘tapas’ at the nearby Patio de Mariscal Restaurante.

Reminder, the committee is planning a special Christmas event and would like your comments and suggestions on venue, etc. Please speak to Violette, 952828988, or Joan, 952835947.

Reminder, it has been suggested that we organise a trip to Antequera. At this time Joan has still not received any responses from members. Any other ideas for outings or events would be welcomed at any time.
Many thanks are given to Eva, who has created and constantly updates a new website and Facebook entry for BAM. Any ideas for additional content would be appreciated.

See, website: http://britishmarbella.blogspot.com.es/

And on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Association-of-Marbella/132505103576725