THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM
NEWSLETTER December 2015
The November monthly lunch was held at Angolino’s restaurant on Thursday 26th November. Although the seating was very tight for the attendees the meal was excellent. Many thanks go to Violette for arranging the event.
A very special Christmas lunch, again at San Cristobal similar to the very successful event last year, was held on Wednesday 9th December. As expected it was a great success in every aspect. Thanks was given to Joan for organising the event and for creating the special Christmas Quiz. Thanks go also to Angret, Joan H, Margaret, Norma and Violette who also made significant contributions in making this our best lunch of 2015.
The next BAM monthly lunch will be held at the Sol y Europa restaurant on Thursday 28th January. Please contact Violette, 952828988 by Monday 25rd January, to book your place for the lunch. The cost for the 3 course lunch, which includes the tip and the first drink will be €12. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm.
Violette’s special Tea Party that resulted in BAM’s charity donation of €310 to Triple A was presented to the organisation on Thursday 19th November. I am pleased to state that our press release of the event was published in both Sur in English and Euro Weekly News publications this week. Again, many thanks to Violette and the BAM members who in some way contributed to the event.
The BAM Charitable Donation proposed to be presented in February to SER HUMANO is on hold until full facts are known as to whether the organisation will remain solvent through 2016. Angret will coordinate our involvement with this organisation.
Violette together with Yutta are arranging trips into Malaga for early spring, possibly March, it is likely that these will involve Malaga’s Motor/Fashion and Thyssen museums.
Yutta has supplied me with information on the activities and events to be held at the Salon Varieties, U3A and the Costa del Sol Decorative & Fine Arts Society. For more details please contact Yutta, 952831289.
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 November 2015
The October monthly lunch was held at the Sirocco restaurant on Thursday 29th October. I am advised by one or two persons who attended the event that on this occasion the food was not up to its usual standard. However, many thanks go to Violette and Joan who managed the event.
The next BAM monthly lunch will now be held at the Angolino’s restaurant on Thursday 26th November. Please contact Violette, 952828988 by Monday 23rd November, to book your place for the lunch. The cost for the 3 course lunch, which includes the tip, the first drink and coffee, will be €16.00. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm.
Remember, it has been agreed that we will raise funds for an animal charity, Triple A, with an afternoon tea in which each member who attends would bring a cake or other contribution and then pay €5 for the charity donation. Guests are welcome together with their €5. Violette has kindly offered the use of her house to host the event. This will take place on Thursday 19th November. Please advise Violette, 952828988 if you wish to participate.
A very special Christmas lunch, again at San Cristobal similar to the very successful event last year, has been arranged for Wednesday 9th December. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm. This will immediately follow the BAM Wednesday morning coffee event which on this day only will commence later than usual at 12:00. The cost of this special lunch is €35. This includes a welcome drink, typical Christmas feast plus 4 different starters, or fish dish of the day, choice of drink with the meal, choice of dessert, mince pies, coffee and tip. A non-refundable deposit of €10 will be taken at the time of booking your place. Please contact Joan, as soon as possible, so that we can confirm numbers. Last date for receiving deposits will be Wednesday 2nd December
The BAM committee unanimously agreed that this year’s Charitable Donation will be presented in February to SER HURMANO where meals are provided for less fortunate and handicapped people of Marbella. Angret is to coordinate our involvement with this organisation. More details will be given nearer to the time of the event
Violette together with Yutta are arranging trips into Malaga for early Spring, it is likely that these will involve Malaga’s Picasso, Motor/Fashion and Thyssen museums.
Yutta has supplied me with information on the activities and events to be held at the Salon Varieties, U3A and the Costa del Sol Decorative & Fine Arts Society. For more details please contact Yutta, 952831289.
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 October 2015
The September monthly lunch was held at the San Cristobal restaurant, immediately after the BAM AGM, on Wednesday 23rd September. I am advised by those who attended that the event was extremely enjoyable and the food was excellent. Many thanks go to Joan and Angret who organised the event.
The next BAM monthly lunch will now be held at the Sirocco restaurant on Thursday 29th October. Please contact Violette, 952828988 by Monday 26thOctober, or Joan, 952835947 at the latest by Tuesday 20th October, to book your place for the lunch. The cost for the menu del dia lunch, which includes the tip and a first drink, will be €12.00.
The November BAM monthly lunch will be on Thursday 26th November at Angelino’s. More details will be provided soon.
It has been agreed that we will raise funds for an animal charity with an afternoon tea in which each member who attends would bring a cake or other contribution and then pay €5 for the charity donation. Violette has kindly offered the use of her house to host the event. This will take place on Thursday 12thor 19th November; the exact date yet to be confirmed. Please advise Violette, 952828988 if you wish to participate.
Plans are being made for a special Christmas lunch, possibly again at San Cristobal, and for Spring 2016 trips to Malaga’s Picasso and Thyssen museums.
Although not purporting to be BAM events:
BAM members can often be found attending the Scrabble event that takes place at 4pm on Thursdays at Luigi’s Bar, The Lucky Leprechaun. All are welcome to attend.
The Marbella Pensionista is organising a holiday to Portugal, 30th November until 5th December, which includes travel, hotel, all meals and excursions for €225 for a double and €135 for a single. Please contact Norma, 952860624, for details.
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 2015
The August BAM monthly lunch was held at the Fontanilla restaurant; on Thursday 27th August. I am advised by those who attended that the event was enjoyable. Many thanks go to Paz, Joan and others who organised the event,
The next BAM monthly lunch will now be held at the San Cristobal restaurant, on Wednesday 23rd September. Lunch will be taken immediately after the BAM AGM which will be held at 12:00 in the San Cristobal Library, our normal BAM coffee morning room. Please contact Violette, 952828988 or Joan, 952835947 at the latest Monday 14th September to book your place for the AGM and also the follow on lunch. There will NOT be a coffee morning session prior to the AGM. The AGM lunch will begin with a complimentary glass of Cava at 1.45pm for lunch to commence at 2.00pm. The cost for the lunch, which includes the tip and a first drink, will be €14.00.
With regard to the BAM AGM, I call for all nominations for committee members to be received by Joan, 952835947 by Monday 21st September. Currently, I am advised that all existing committee members are willing to stand for another year. Please would current members confirm this fact with Joan?
BAM held a ‘Picnic’ on Thursday 10th September at the Palmyra Park in Marbella. Although only attended by nine members an excellent time was had by all.
Reminder: The Committee is considering offering members an evening to support a charity of our choice, but it is uncertain if numbers could be attained for an evening event.
It has also been suggested that we could raise funds for a charity with an afternoon tea in which each member who attends would bring a cake or other contribution and then pay €5 for the charity donation. Violette has kindly offered the use of her house, with Tim’s permission, to host the event if it goes ahead. A date in October was being considered. Please advise Violette, 952828988 of your thoughts. Again, if we do not get your responses we will not hold such events.
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 July 2015
The June BAM monthly lunch was held at the Hong Kong Chinese restaurant; on Thursday 25th June. All who attended were delighted with quality of food and service. Many thanks go to Violette, assisted by Len for arranging this fine venue and to Angret in ‘finding’ the extra funds. It was a pleasure to see Jean able to attend the event.
The next BAM monthly lunch will now be held at the Andana restaurant, on Thursday 30th July. Please contact Violette, 952828988, at the latest Monday 27nd July, to book your place. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm. The cost for the lunch, which includes the tip and a first drink, will be €12.
It has become an occurrence with some members to book a place at the monthly lunches and then cancel on the day, at the time of sitting down, via another member. This is causing embarrassment for the organiser so it was suggested that after two no shows without good reason we may ask the member on the third occasion to pay for the lunch in advance.
The following monthly lunch will be held, at the Fontanilla restaurant, on Thursday 27th August. More details will be forthcoming from Paz and Joan nearer to the time.
The Committee is considering holding a ‘Picnic’ on Thursday 10th September at the Palmyra Park in Marbella or if transport is available in Benhavis. We definitely need to know if this is of real interest to members. Please contact Violette, 952828988, during this month if you are interested to attend yourself and would like to bring a non-member. We need to know potential numbers prior to stipulating how the picnic can be provided. If we do not get your responses we will not hold the event.
The Committee is considering offering members an evening to support a charity of our choice, but it is uncertain if numbers could be attained for an evening event.
It has also been suggested that we could raise funds for a charity with an afternoon tea in which each member who attends would bring a cake or other contribution and then pay €5 for the charity donation. Violette has kindly offered the use of her house, with Tim’s permission, to host the event if it goes ahead. A date in October was being considered. Please advise Violette of your thoughts. Again, if we do not get your responses we will not hold such events.
Thanks go to Joaquim for bringing to the ‘Coffee Morning’ the German Newspapers showing the extent of news coverage given to the Queens recent visit to Germany.
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 June 2015
The May BAM monthly lunch was held at the Sirocco restaurant formerly called the Puerto Azul restaurant, on Thursday 28th May. All who attended were delighted with quality of food, service and value for money. Many thanks go to Violette for arranging this fine venue and to Angret in ‘finding’ the funds.
The next BAM monthly lunch will now be held at the Hong KongChinese restaurant, on Thursday 25th June. The menu, to choose from, will be the menu del dia of the restaurant.
Please contact Violette, 952828988, at the latest Monday 22nd June, to book your place. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm. The cost for the lunch, which includes the tip but no drink, is €14.50. The meal includes a choice of soup or spring roll with salad or prawn cocktail. The second course will have a selection of duck chicken and prawn, dessert or tea or coffee. No need to choose anything at time of booking.
Please pre-book to assure a guaranteed place. Recently, members and their friends have caused the lunch organiser great difficulties in requesting reservations and in some instances changes in menu choices when appropriate after the closing dates shown each month. In future, requests may not be able to be accommodated.
The following monthly lunch will be held, at the Andana restaurant, on Thursday 30th July. The location for the August monthly lunch has not yet been decided by the committee. We are considering a venue that we have not visited for many years. More details will be forthcoming.
The BAM trip to the Pompidou and Russian Art Museum in Malaga took place on the 13th May. This was a great day for those BAM members who decided to attend. Thanks Violette for organising this event.
The committee is considering holding a ‘Picnic’ on Thursday 10th September at the Palmyra Park in Marbella. We need to know if this is of real interest to members. Please contact Violette, 952828988, during this month if you are interested to attend yourself and would like to bring a non-member. We need to know potential numbers prior to stipulating how the picnic can be provided.
The BAM coffee morning event continues to be held on at the San Cristobal, so we hope to see you all every Wednesday from 11:00 in the library.
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 May 2015
The April BAM monthly lunch was held at the former El Capitan restaurant, on Thursday 30th April. All who attended were somewhat disappointed with value for money and lack of vegetables served. Not a place to rush back to! However, many thanks go to Mary, Norma and Joan for administrating this lunch.
The next BAM monthly lunch will now be held at the Sirocco restaurant formerly called the Puerto Azul restaurant, on Thursday 28th May. The menu, to choose from, will be the menu del dia of the restaurant. Please contact Violette, 952828988, at the latest Monday 25th May, to book your place. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm. The cost for the 3 course lunch, which includes the tip and a drink, is €11.00. Please pre-book to assure a guaranteed place.
The following monthly lunch will be held, at the Hong Kong Chinese restaurant, on Thursday 25th June. The location for the July monthly lunch has not yet been decided by the committee. More details will be forthcoming.
Violette has arranged for BAM a trip to the Pompidou and Russian Art Museum in Malaga to go ahead on the 13th May. This should be a great day for those BAM members who decided to attend.
On 8th May, BAM was represented by Joan and Jan, at the Europe Day Celebration, held at Cortijo Miraflores by Dna. Angeles Munoz Uriol, Mayor of Marbella. At the event Jan received on behalf of BAM a certificate of thanks for the contribution BAM does to enhance peace and prosperity in Europe.
See Joachim for details for members on the English TV programmes available for download at www.rtvmarbella.tv .
The BAM coffee morning event continues to be held on at the San Cristobal, so we hope to see you all every Wednesday from 11:00 in the library.
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 April 2015
The March BAM monthly lunch was held at the San Cristobal restaurant on Thursday 26th March. All who attended were extremely pleased with the event. Many thanks go to Joan for arranging this lunch.
The next BAM monthly lunch will now be held at the El Capitan restaurant, on Thursday 30th April. The menu to choose from will be the menu del dia of the restaurant.
Please contact Mary, 952825191 or Norma, 952860624, at the latest Monday 27th April, to book your place. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm. The cost for the 3 course lunch which includes the tip and a drink is €11.00. Please pre-book to assure a guaranteed place.
The next monthly lunch will be held at the restaurant of Puerto Azul on Thursday 28th May.
During the remainder of 2015 it is likely that events will also be held at the Shanghai, La Ribera, Da Bruno and Andana restaurants. More details will be forthcoming.
It is suggested that BAM arrange a trip to the Pompidou and Russian Art Museum in Malaga possibly in May or June. The likely travel cost per person using a mini bus would be €20. Anyone interested should contact Violette, 952828988 or Yutta, 952831289, who are to organise the event.
Our best wishes go to Fran, Antoinette and Jean who are still not well. We hope they soon get back to full strength.
Norma is to represent BAM as our local resident at the periodic meetings with the International Residents Associations exclusively for the area of Nueva Andalucía (Marbella, Distrito 3, which includes Puerto Banus and San Pedro de Alcantara).
The BAM coffee morning event continues to be held on at the San Cristobal, so we hope to see you all every Wednesday from 11:00 in the library.
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.
THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM
NEWSLETTER March 2015
The February BAM monthly lunch was held at the La Ribera restaurant on Thursday 26th February. All who attended were pleased with the event. Many thanks go to Paz and Angret for arranging this lunch. During the meal ASPANDEM was presented with our charitable donation. I have issued a press release, together with a photograph, to SUR in English and the Euro weekly news publications.
The next BAM monthly lunch will now be held at the San Cristobal restaurant, on Thursday 26th March. The menu to choose from will be the menu de dia of the hotel.
Please contact Joan, 952 835 947, ASAP, at the latest Monday 23rd March, to book your place. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm. The cost for the 3 course lunch which includes the tip and a drink is €13.50. Please pre-book to assure a guaranteed place.
Future monthly lunches are to be held at the restaurants of Puerto Azul on Thursday 30th April and El Capitan on Thursday 28th May. During 2015 it is likely that events will also be held at the Shanghai, La Ribera, Da Bruno and Andana restaurants.
Reminder: Valerie is arranging 2 trips which may be of particular interest to BAM folk.
Estepona: Visit to the Costa del Sol's “Garden Town” of Estepona. The charming flower bedecked Old Town with its tiled “Mural Route” and the beautiful Paseo on Friday 10th April. New to Estepona is the Orchid House and botanical garden, situated near the heart of town it has the largest collection in Europe of Orchids with varieties from South America & Asia. The cost for the coach only is €11.
Tarifa: Visit to a wonderful Old Moorish Town with its great tapas bars and restaurants and Bohemian atmosphere on Sunday 3rd May. Spectacular drive there and back and if you like fish & seafood, this is the place for you. The cost for the coach only is €20.
If you would like to be part of a ‘BAM group’ please contact Joan, 952835947, as soon as possible, so we can secure a pick-up at the bus stop opposite the BP garage at La Canada and get confirmation of times for departure and return to La Canada, etc.
Our best wishes go to Antoinette and Jean who are still not well. We hope they soon get back to full strength.
The BAM coffee morning event continues to be held on at the San Cristobal, so we hope to see you all every Wednesday from 11:00 in the library.
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.
THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM
NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2015
The January BAM monthly lunch was held at the Andana restaurant on 29th January. I am advised that all who attended were pleased with the event. Many thanks go to Mary and Norma for arranging this lunch.
Changes to our original plan; The Puerto Azul restaurant is closed down, sessional holiday, for a while so the February BAM monthly lunch will now be held at the Ribera restaurant, Av. Ramón y Cajal, 21, in their function room, on Thursday 26th February. Thanks go to Paz for organising this venue at short notice. The menu to choose from is:
- onion soup (sopa de cebolla) or Russian Salad (ensaladilla rusa)
- sea bream on the skewer (dorada a la espalda) or chicken with garlic (pollo al ajillo)
- tub of ice cream (tarrina helado) or chocolate cream (crema chocolate) or coffee
- one drink and tip for the staff is included in the €11 charge.
Please contact Joan, 952 835 947, ASAP, at the latest Monday 23rd February, to book your place and also to advise her of your choices for each course. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm. Please pre-book to assure a guaranteed place. We have invited ASPENDEM to attend the lunch at which time we intend to present them with a donation.
The March BAM monthly lunch will be held on Thursday, 26th March at the San Cristobal restaurant.
Our best wishes go to Jean Lord who is still in hospital recovering from a major heart problem. We hope she soon get back to full strength.
The BAM coffee morning event continues to be held on at the San Cristobal, so we hope to see you all every Wednesday from 11:00 in the library.
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 JANUARY 2015
The December BAM monthly lunch, special Christmas menu, was held at the San Cristobal restaurant on Thursday, 11th December. The special 5 course menu arranged by Joan with the hotel Director was considered a great success by the vast majority of the 20 members who attended. Many thanks go to Mary for supplying the Christmas Puddings and Mince Pies and again thanks to Joan for supplying a memorable topical quiz, associated prize and Christmas Crackers for all to enjoy.
Changes to our original plan; Mary and Norma having visited the Da Vinci restaurant, observed that pasta is their only offering so this venue has been excluded from our list. The El Capitan has closed down so this has also been removed from our list of venues.
The January BAM monthly lunch will now be held at the Andana restaurant, previously called El Duende, on 29th January. 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. Call Mary, 952 825 191, to guarantee your place.
Further BAM monthly lunches planned for 2015;
The February lunch will be held at the Puerto Azul restaurant.
More details on each event will be issued early in February.
19 members and family members got together at the Salon Varieties performance of the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs pantomime and had a great time – awl no they didn’t!
The BAM coffee morning event recommenced on 7th January at the San Cristobal, so we hope to see you all every Wednesday from 11:00 in the library.
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
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