NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2014

The November BAM monthly lunch was held at the Da Bruno Sul Mare Restaurant on Thursday, 27th November. The special 3 course menu arranged by Paz was very acceptable and appreciated by the 23 members who attended. Many thanks go to Paz for also arranging for BAM to receive a Da Bruno discount card to allow the association to have a 10% discount on future prearranged events.

Reminder, the December monthly lunch will be a special Christmas menu at the San Cristobal restaurant on Thursday, 11th December. The event will include a Cava welcome drink, choice of traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings or Hake, choice of dessert, wine, water, beer etc., throughout the meal and finally coffee and mince pies. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for service at 2.00pm. The cost for the lunch, which includes a tip, is €32.50 for members and €37.50 for non-members. The restaurant can accommodated a few more places, so if you have not already booked your place please contact ASAP Joan, 952835947. Those who do not pre-book are not guaranteed a place. Joan, as an extra attraction to the event, is to provide a rewarding internationally biased quiz.

Further BAM monthly lunches are being planned for 2015;

The 29th January lunch is to be held at the Da Vinci restaurant

The February lunch will be held at the El Capitan restaurant.

More details on each event will be issued early in January.

I am informed that some BAM members are likely to attend the Carol Concert at the church of the Encarnacion on 16th December.

The 2014 BAM coffee morning event will cease on 17th December and recommence in 2015 on 7th January at the San Cristobal.

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/or on Facebook:

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

NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER 2014

The following press release was issued:

On 30th October Aspandem invited the British Association of Marbella (BAM), to their headquarters in San Pedro. BAM members were given a short tour of the premises, showing the magnificent work that Aspandem does for physically and mentally disabled (often both physically and mentally handicapped) children and adults. The day centre provides respite for the parents and families of the affected people and a specially adapted bus service is provided to take the patients for day care and occupational and educational services, returning them to the various bus stops in Marbella, Puerto Banus, San Pedro and Estepona areas.

After the tour, BAM members were served a superb lunch in the cafeteria, during which Angret Moeller, BAM Treasurer, presented a donation to Maria Jose Morales, president of Aspandem to thank her and her excellent staff for their hospitality.

You don't have to be British to join BAM, but it is advisable to have the ability to converse a little in English!! BAM holds coffee morning every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Hotel San Cristobal in Marbella, a monthly lunch on the last Thursday of each month, usually at a restaurant in Marbella, trips to theatres and places of interest in Andalucía throughout the year,

If anybody is interested to know more about BAM - or how to join - please telephone Fran on 952 927 807.

A much reduced text, without photograph, was printed in the SUR last week.

However, Sixteen BAM members had a very informative visit and an excellent lunch. At the last Committee meeting your committee elected that ASPANDEM would receive our next Charity donation of €400. This will be presented at a future monthly lunch event.

The next BAM monthly lunch will be at the Da Bruno Sul Mare Restaurant on Thursday, 27th November. The 3 course menu will contain meat and fish dishes. Please contact ASAP Joan, 952835947, at the latest by Monday morning, 24th November, to book your place. The cost for the lunch, which includes the tip and one drink, will be €14. Note; those who do not pre-book are not guaranteed a place. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for service at 2.00pm.

The December monthly lunch will be a special Christmas menu at the San Cristobal restaurant on Thursday, 11th December. The event will include a Cava welcome drink, choice of traditional Roast Turkey with all the trimmings or Hake, choice of dessert, wine, water, beer etc., throughout the meal and finally coffee and mince pies. Please contact ASAP Joan, 952835947, at the latest by Monday morning, 1st December, to book your place. The cost for the lunch, which includes a tip, is €32.50 for members and €37.50 for non-members. Note; those who do not pre-book are not guaranteed a place. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for service at 2.00pm.

Reminder, BAM yearly subscription for 2014-15 of €12 was due on 1st September, so if you have not yet paid please see Joan or Angret. Currently, only 30 members are bona fide.

As there has been no response to a proposed trip to the Christmas lights in Malaga the BAM event has been shelved.

Yutta has details of the forthcoming productions at the Salon Varietes.

BAM Newsletter for October 2014

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM

NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2014

The 2014 BAM AGM was held in San Cristobal hotel on 17th September. 23 Members attended the AGM. All 2013-4 BAM committee members resigned at the AGM. The new officers and spokespersons for 2014-5 elected are:

Jan Jennings - President

Frances Newman - Vice President

Angret Moeller - Treasurer

Joan Jennings - Secretary

Violette Coakley - Spokesperson

Norma Tait - Spokesperson

Mary McKechnie - Spokesperson

Joan Huggett - Spokesperson

Paz Sanchez - Spokesperson

Yutta Bayer - Entertainment Officer

During AOB it was stated that transport costs for events remained an issue. Sincere thanks go to Gigi, who has offered money towards any transport costs that cannot be found from members.

The September BAM monthly lunch was held in the San Cristobel Restaurant immediately following the AGM. Many thanks go to Joan for handling and arranging the event for 14 members and to Violette for collecting the money.

Reminder, BAM yearly subscription for 2014-15 of €12 was due on 1st September, so if you have not yet paid please see Joan or Angret. Currently, only 28 members are bona fida.

Further BAM monthly lunches are being planned for 2014;

The October lunch is to be incorporated with a visit to ASPANDEM.

The November lunch will be held at the Da Bruno Sul Mare.

The December lunch will be the Christmas Special, yet to be arranged.


BAM arranged a trip to Malaga on 4th October for 10 members, which included visits to the English Cemetery, Glass Museum and the new port area. Members lunched in the area of Merced Plaza.


Reminder: The trip to ASPANDEM is being arranged by Fran for 30th October. More information and transport details will be supplied later. It is envisaged that the contribution for lunch, will not exceed €15. No detail on transport costs are known at this time. Contact Joan, 952835947, by 8th October if you want to attend the trip.


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/or on Facebook:

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

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM NEWSLETTER September 2014

The August BAM monthly lunch was held at the Andana restaurant on 28th August. Many thanks go to Norma, Mary and Violette for arranging/organising an excellent event with a special menu.

The BAM AGM will take place, in the library, at the San Cristobal Hotel on Wednesday, 17th September at 12:00. All current BAM committee members will resign from their positions, although it is believed all are prepared, if nominated, to stand for another term. Any BAM member is eligible for election to the committee provided a nomination is received by the BAM Secretary, Joan, 952835947 by the 3rd of September. Election of the new committee will take place during the AGM.

A lunch will be held at 13:00 in the San Cristobal restaurant immediately after the AGM.

Reminder, BAM yearly subscription, 2014-15, of €12 was due from 1st September, so please pay on or before the AGM. Angret will be available to take your subscription at the San Cristobal Hotel on Wednesday, 17th September at 11:45. Only fully paid-up members can attend the AGM.

• Further BAM monthly lunches are being planned for 2014; 
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• The September lunch is to be incorporated with the Malaga trip planned for Saturday 4th October.
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• The October lunch is to be incorporated with a visit to ASPANDEM.
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• The November lunch will be held at the El Capitan.
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• The December lunch will be the Christmas Special, yet to be arranged.

The Committee is arranging a trip to Malaga on 4th October., to include the English Cemetery and Glass Museum and a possible visit to the new port area. The minibus will leave the centre of Marbella at 09:00 and return at about 18:00. The fare for the return trip will be €20; entry to the English Cemetery is €3(€2 for those 65 and over) and for the Glass Museum is €5(€3 for those 65 and over). Contact Joan, 952835947 by 10th September to book and pay for your seat on the bus.

It is planned to stop in Merced Plaza for lunch where there is a choice of 12 different eating places for individuals to choose. For those who want an extra walk, the Roman Ruins are only 200/300 metres from the Plaza.

The trip to ASPANDEM is being arranged by Fran. More information and transport details will be supplied later. It is envisaged that the contribution for lunch, will not exceed €15. No detail on transport costs are known at this time. Contact Joan, 952835947, by 1st October if you want to attend.

Many thanks are given to Eva, who is currently developing a special BAM leaflet and has created and constantly updates a website and Facebook entry for BAM. See, http://britishmarbella.blogspot.com.es/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Association-of-Marbella/132505103576725 

NEWSLETTER August 2014

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM

NEWSLETTER August 2014

The BAM committee wishes to send its best regards to Jean, Ulla and Antoinette who are currently not 100% fit and trust that they soon feel more like their usual selves.

The July, BAM monthly lunch was held at the Angolino’s restaurant on 31st July. Many thanks go to Norma, Mary and Violette for organising an excellent event with a delightful menu.

The next BAM monthly lunch, again to be arranged by Norma and Mary, will be at the Andana restaurant, previously called El Duende, on 28th August. It will include the Menu Del Dia, which will have meat and fish choices, the first drink and the tip for an inclusive price of €10. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm.Please pre-book to assure a guaranteed place.

The BAM AGM will take place at the San Cristobal Hotel on Wednesday, 17th September at 12:00. All current BAM committee members will resign from their positions, although it is believed all are prepared, if nominated. to stand for another term. Any BAM member is eligible for election to the committee provided a nomination is received by the BAM Secretary, Joan, 952835947 by the 3rd of September. Election of the new committee will take place during the AGM.

A lunch will be held at the San Cristobal restaurant immediately after the AGM.

Further BAM monthly lunches are being planned for 2014;

The September lunch is likely to be incorporated with the Malaga trip being planned for that month. No details are available at this time.

The October lunch is likely to be incorporated with a visit to ASPANDEM

The Committee are considering arranging a trip to Malaga, to include the English Cemetery, Car Museum, Glass Museum and a visit to the new port area, possibly in late September. Contact Joan, 952835947, if you have specific places you would like to visit and want to attend. Details have yet to be finalised.

Remember, the comprehensive programme of forthcoming events at the Starlite Festival in Nagueles which runs from 25th July to 25th August. Tickets can be bought from Snap in La Canada and El Corte Ingles.

Many thanks are given to Eva, who is currently developing a special BAM leaflet and has created and constantly updates a website and Facebook entry for BAM. See, http://britishmarbella.blogspot.com.es/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Association-of-Marbella/132505103576725

NEWSLETTER MID JULY 2014

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM

NEWSLETTER MID JULY 2014

Update on further BAM Monthly lunches:

Many thanks go to Mary and Norma for agreeing to organise the July and August BAM Monthly lunches.

Please contact Mary or Norma at next Wednesday’s coffee morning; or call Mary, or Norma, if you wish to attend either or both events.

The menu at Angolino’s restaurant on 31st July will contain meat and fish dishes with both home-made starter and deserts. The price of the meal to include the first drink and tip is €16. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm.The location has limited seating, so pre-book quickly to assure a guaranteed place.

The meal package at the previously called El Duende restaurant on 28th August will include the Menu Del Dia, which will have meat and fish choices, the first drink and the tip for an inclusive price of €10. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm.The location has somewhat limited seating, so pre-book to assure a guaranteed place.

2014: BAM trip to Antequera and Torcal

2014: BAM trip to Antequera and Torcal - 26/04/2014

More photographs

BAM NEWSLETTER JUNE 2014

The following press release was issued on the 25th May: The British Association of Marbella (BAM) held its May Monthly Lunch with a donation to a local beneficiary. Over 20 members enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Puerto Azul Restaurant, Marbella.

During the event, a donation from BAM was presented by Jan Jennings, President, to Maria Jose Morales, President of ASPENDAM.

The contribution is to be used, within ASPANDEM, to assist in the care and well-being of disabled children in the Marbella vicinity.

Unfortunately, both SUR in English and EWN did not give us any press; possibly due to the importance given to the abdication of the King!!! However, many folk were taking pictures and ASPANDEM did manage to get text and a picture published. I will forward their email on the subject together with their letter of thanks.

The next BAM monthly lunch will be at the Mare Nostrum on 26th June. The menu will contain meat and fish dishes. Please contact ASAP Violette, 952828988, at the latest by Monday morning, 23rd June, to book your place. The cost for the lunch, which includes the tip will be €14. Note; those who do not pre-book are not guaranteed a place. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm.


The BAM monthly lunches currently planned for 2014 are to take place at the following restaurants;

Thursday, July 31st  -  Angolino

Thursday, August 28th - El Duende

IES Victoria Kent School, the recipients of our donation, has confirmed that books have been purchased and our BAM labels have been stuck inside them to inform users of our donation. Remember, the school has requested BAM members to, later this year; assist at the school with students in conversational exercises. Potential helpers should contact Joan, 952835947. We have 4 names, but need others!

The theatre trip to Fuengirola by several members to see On Golden Pond was a great success. Thanks go to Yutta for organising the tickets.

Yutta has details of the comprehensive programme of forthcoming events at the Starlite Festival in Nagueles which runs from 25th July to 25th August. Tickets can be bought from Snap in La Canada and El Corte Ingles.


The Committee are considering arranging a trip to Malaga, to include the English Cemetery, Car Museum, Glass Museum and a visit to the new port area, possibly in September. Contact Joan, 952835947, if you want to attend.


Many thanks are given to Eva, who has created and constantly updates a website and Facebook entry for BAM. See, http://britishmarbella.blogspot.com.es/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Association-of-Marbella/132505103576725

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM NEWSLETTER MAY 2014

The April, BAM monthly lunch was held at the Sol y Europe Restaurant on 24th April. Many thanks go to Joan for organising an excellent event.

The next BAM monthly lunch will be at the Puerto Azul on 29th May. The menu will contain meat and fish dishes. Please contact ASAP Violette, 952828988, at the latest by Monday morning, 26th May, to book your place. The cost for the lunch, which includes the tip and one drink, will be €12. Note; those who do not pre-book are not guaranteed a place. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm.

The BAM monthly lunches currently planned for 2014 are to take place at the following restaurants;

Thursday, June 26h Mare Nostrum

Thursday, July 31st Angolino

The BAM Charity contribution to IES Victoria Kent School, to augment the supply of English language books, was presented after a special afternoon tea event on Thursday 10th April at the home of Violette. Many thanks go to Violette for her generous hospitality.

Remember the school has requested BAM members to, later this year; assist at the school with students in conversational exercises. Potential helpers should contact Joan, 952835947. We have 4 names, but need others!

On Saturday 26th April we arranged a day trip to Antequera and El Torcal. This proved to be an excellent excursion for all attendees. Many photographs were taken; some are attached. For viewing all please see our web site.

The Committee are considering arranging a trip to Malaga, possibly in September, and would welcome suggestions as to places to visit. Contact Joan, 952835947, with your ideas.

BAM Charity contribution is to be given to Aspandem during a future BAM monthly lunch. The exact date has not yet been arranged.

Several BAM members went to see Fawlty Towers on Sunday 27th April. Again, an enjoyable evening. Thanks go to Yutta for organising the tickets. Seewww.salonvarietestheatre.com for the latest information or contact Yutta, 952831289.

Many thanks are given to Eva, who has created and constantly updates a website and Facebook entry for BAM. See, http://britishmarbella.blogspot.com.es/http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Association-of-Marbella/132505103576725

NEWSLETTER APRIL 2014

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM

NEWSLETTER APRIL 2014



The February, BAM monthly lunch was held at the El Capitan Restaurant on 27th March. Many thanks go to Joan for an excellent event.

The next BAM monthly lunch will be at the El Duende bodega on 27th March. The menu will contain meat and fish dishes. Please contact ASAP Joan, 952835947, at the latest by Monday morning 21st April to book your place. 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 with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm.

The BAM monthly lunches currently planned for 2014 are to take place at the following restaurants;

Thursday, April 24th El Duende

Thursday, May 29th Puerto Azul

Thursday, June 26h Mare Nostrum

Thursday, July 31st Angelino

The BAM Charity contribution to IES Victoria Kent School, to augment the supply of English language books, will be presented after a special afternoon tea event on Thursday 10th April at the home of Violette, 2 Calle Viento, Marbella at 4.00pm. Please contact Joan, 952835947, by Monday 7th at the very latest, if you are to attend, so we can plan for the correct numbers attending the event. We are expecting at least 3 teachers from the school. At this time BAM will present the cheque and have photographs taken that both organisations can use for additional publicity. Remember the school has requested BAM members to, later this year; assist at the school with students in conversational exercises. Potential helpers should contact Joan, 952835947. We have 4 names, but need others!

On Saturday 26th April we are arranging a day trip to Antequera and El Torcal. Transport from central Marbella, in a mini bus, will cost €25 per person. Lunch is not included; however there are many inexpensive places for food in Antequera. Please act quickly as numbers are extremely limited. Call Joan, 952835947 immediately to indicate if you want to go. The full transport payment, by the latest Wednesday 9th April, must be paid to secure your place. Places are still available! The minibus will depart from Calvario Church at 8.30am and arrive back at approximately 6.30pm

BAM Charity contribution is to be given to Aspandem during our BAM May monthly lunch at Puerto Azul Restaurant.

See www.salonvarietestheatre.com for the latest information or contact Yutta, 952831289.

Several members, about 9 I think, are going to see Fawlty Towers on Sunday 27th April. If you want to join us contact Yutta, 952831289 by Thursday 10th April.

Many thanks are given to Eva, who has created and constantly updates a website and Facebook entry for BAM. See, http://britishmarbella.blogspot.com.es/http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Association-of-Marbella/132505103576725 Jan 02.04.2014

NEWSLETTER MARCH 2014

The February, BAM monthly lunch was held at the Jaipur Restaurant. Many thanks go to Violette, Joan and Angret for their help.

The next BAM monthly lunch will be at the EL Capitan Restaurant on 27th March. The menu will contain meat and fish dishes. Please contact ASAP Joan, 952835947, at the latest by Monday morning 24th March to book your place. The cost for the lunch which includes the tip but not a drink is €11.00. The lunch, as usual, will commence at 1.30pm for 2.00pm.

The BAM monthly lunches currently planned for 2014 are to take place at the following restaurants;

Thursday, March 27th El Capitan

Thursday, April 24th El Duende

Thursday, May 29th Puerto Azul

The BAM Wednesday coffee morning event will continue, until further notice, in the San Cristobal library/TV room at the usual start time of 11:00 am.

A BAM shopping/lunch trip, will take place on a Wednesday in April, to the Aspandem Garden Centre. Please contact Fran, 952927807, if you are likely to attend and if you would require transport or could offer seats in your own vehicles to other BAM members.

On Saturday 26th April we are arranging a day trip to Antequera and El Torcal. Transport from central Marbella, in a mini bus, will cost €25 per person. Lunch is not included; however there are many inexpensive places for food in Antequera. Please act quickly as numbers are extremely limited. Call Violette, 952828988 or Joan, 952835947 immediately to indicate if you want to go. The full transport payment must be paid to secure your place.

Last weekend, Tim’s play, entitled ‘Zip me up Darling’, was performed at the Marbella Café Theatre Club. Many BAM members enjoyed the event.

BAM Charity contributions are to be given to Aspandem during our BAM May monthly lunch at Puerto Azul Restaurant. The contribution to IES Victoria Kent School, to augment the supply of English language books, will be presented after a Wednesday morning coffee event at the San Cristobal, possibly followed by lunch, at a date to suit the school. The school has requested BAM members to assist in conversational exercises with students. Potential helpers should contact Violette, 952828988 or Joan, 952835947.

See www.salonvarietestheatre.com for the latest information or contact Yutta, 952831289.

Many thanks are given to Eva, who has created and constantly updates a website and Facebook entry for BAM. See, http://britishmarbella.blogspot.com.es/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Association-of-Marbella/132505103576725

BAM NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2014

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM

NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2014

The January, BAM monthly lunch was held at the San Cristobal Restaurant, Many thanks go to Violette, Joan and Angret in making it a great success.

The next BAM monthly lunch will be at the Jaipur Restaurant on 27th February. The menu will contain meat and fish dishes. Please contact ASAP Violette, 952828988 or Joan, 952835947, at the latest by Monday morning 24th February to book as the number of places is limited. The cost for the lunch which includes the tip and a drink is €15.00. The lunch, as usual, will commence at 1.30pm for 2.00pm.

The BAM monthly lunches currently planned for 2014 are to take place at the following restaurants;

Thursday, February 27th Jaipur

Thursday, March 27th El Capitan

Thursday, April 24th Marbella Pensionista

Thursday, May 29th Puerto Azul

Thursday, June 26th Chinese t.b.a.

At the recent BAM committee meeting it was decided that as from Wednesday 26th February we will meet for coffee, etc., in the San Cristobal library/TV room at the usual start time of 11:00 am.

A BAM shopping/lunch trip, will take place in March, to the Aspandem Garden Centre. Please contact Fran, 952927807, if you are likely to attend and if you would require transport or could offer seats in your own vehicles to other BAM members.

On Saturday 26th April we are arranging a day trip to Antequera and El Torcal. Transport from central Marbella, in a mini bus, will cost €25 per person. Lunch is not included; however there are many inexpensive places for food in Antequera. Please act quickly as numbers are extremely limited. Call Violette, 952828988 or Joan, 952835947 immediately to indicate if you want to go. The full transport payment must be paid to secure your place.

Tim has written another play, entitled ‘Zip me up Darling’, to be performed at the Black Box theatre on Saturday evening, 15th March. If you want more details and want to book a seat call Violette, 952828988.

Action with regard to our Charity contributions and a potential trip to Sur in English’s publishing facility are ongoing.

See www.salonvarietestheatre.com for the latest information or contact Yutta, 952831289.

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2014

Happy New Year to all BAM members. Let us hope we all enjoy a healthy year.

The December, Special Christmas time, BAM monthly lunch was held at the L'Angolino Restaurant, Many thanks go to Violette, Joan and Angret in working on its great success.

The next BAM monthly lunch will be at the San Cristobal Restaurant on 30th January. The exact menu will be provided ASAP, however it will contain a choice of meat or fish dishes. Please contact Violette, 952828988 or Joan, 952835947, at the latest by Monday morning 27th January to book your place and advise them of your meat or fish preference. The cost for the 3 course lunch includes the tip and a drink is €13.50. The lunch, as usual, will commence at 1.30pm for 2.00pm.

The BAM monthly lunches currently planned for 2014 are to take place at the following restaurants;
Thursday, January 30th San Cristobal
Thursday, February 27th Jaipur
Thursday, March 27th El Capitan
Thursday, April 24th Puerto Azul

At the recent BAM committee meeting it was decided that early in 2014 another venue will be trialled for our Wednesday coffee morning sessions. Two locations are currently being investigated and a final decision will be soon made and forwarded accordingly. At least 2 weeks’ notice will be given prior to any move from our current Pensionista location.

A BAM shopping/lunch trip, late Feb/early March, to the Aspandem Garden Centre is to be arranged. Please contact Fran, 952927807, if you are likely to attend and if you would require transport or could offer seats in your own vehicles to other BAM members.

If there is enough interest received by Violette, 952828988 or Joan, 952835947 by mid- February, a day trip to Antequera will be arranged for March/April, which includes transport from central Marbella. Please act quickly as numbers are very limited.

Other activities/events are being investigated by committee members. If you have any ideas please contact Violette, 952828988.

Note: I am advised that the recent email sent to most BAM members with regard to Merlyn is a scam and so should be ignored.