NEWSLETTER JULY 2013

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM

NEWSLETTER JULY 2013

Joan and I would like to thank all members who have shown great concern over the health of our son Mark. The good news is that the Stroke has left very little signs of physical damage and that his Achilles tendon fracture has now been confirmed as well on its way to be fully functional, subject to regular physiotherapy.

The June BAM monthly lunch was held on June, 27th at Bodega El Duende. During the event we were able to celebrate the marriage of our members Jan Roast and Malcolm Honey. Many thanks go to Violette, Fran and Angret for handling and arranging another great event and for the help given in ensuring that both the April and May BAM lunches were enjoyed.

The July BAM monthly lunch is to be held on July, 25th at Restaurante El Capitan. Please contact Joan, 952835947, or Violette, 952828988, at the latest by Monday July, 22nd, if you want to attend the lunch. The cost for the three course lunch, which includes the tip but not a drink, will be €11. Note; those who do not pre-book are not guaranteed a place. Attached is a copy of the menu, being offered for the BAM lunch, which will commence at 1.30pm for 2.00pm, as usual. You may make your choices from the menu on the day.

Reminder, until further notice the coffee morning on Wednesdays will be at the café within the Marbella Pensionista, 11 Calle de Juan Ramón Jiménez, Marbella. Although we have been made very welcome, we are still looking for a quieter place for the coffee morning preferably outside during this beautiful weather.

Reminder: It has been brought to my attention that Aspandem runs a Garden Centre in Urbanizacion Nueva Andalucía, close to the Iglesa La Campana, to raise funds and also has a Charity shop at 22 Calle Marques de Estella, opposite the municipal Police Station. See Fran for further information and specific location 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 on Facebook:

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

NEWSLETTER APRIL 2013

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM

NEWSLETTER APRIL 2013

The March BAM monthly lunch was held March, 28th at Mare Nostrum, Chinese restaurant. During the event, BAM presented our guests from Aspandem with their Charity donation, a cheque of €400. Many thanks go to Violette, Fran and Joan for handling and arranging another great event.

The April BAM monthly lunch is to be held on April, 25th at Hotel San Cristobel. Please contact Joan, 952835947, at the latest by Monday April, 22nd, if you want to attend the lunch. The cost for the three course lunch, which includes the tip and a drink, will be €13. Note; those who do not pre-book are not guaranteed a place.

We have prepared a trip to see an Alfred Hitchcock thriller, Dial ‘M’ for Murder, at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola at 19:00 Sunday, 14th April, with transport from the centre of Marbella. There are still some seats available on the arranged transport from the centre of Marbella. Anyone likely to want to join us must, as soon as possible, let Yutta know, 952831289.

On Wednesday 20th March we arranged a visit to the Buddhist Stupa in Benalmádena with a guided tour of the main hall and exhibition. Although only a few members came we all had a very enjoyable lunch and sightseeing time in Benalmadena Pueblo.

Reminder, until further notice the coffee morning on Wednesdays will be at the café within the Marbella Pensionista, 11 Calle de Juan Ramón Jiménez, Marbella. Although we have been made very welcome, we are still looking for a quieter place for the coffee morning.

Many thanks 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

It has been brought to my attention that Aspandem runs a Garden Centre in Urbanizacion Nueva Andalucia, close to the Iglesa La Campana, to raise funds and also has a Charity shop at 22 Calle Marques de Estella, opposite the municipal Police Station. See Fran for further information and specific location details.

Reminder, some 2012 BAM members have not yet paid their 2013 subscriptions. If you are one of these, please pay your 12€ to Angret.

Jan 07.04.13

March lunch at Mare Nostrum

NEWSLETTER MARCH 2013

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM

NEWSLETTER MARCH 2013

The February BAM monthly lunch was held on February, 28th at El Capitan.

Many thanks go to Violette, Fran and Mary for handling and arranging another great event.

The March BAM monthly lunch is to be held on March, 28th at Mare Nostrum, Chinese restaurant. During the event, BAM will be presenting our guests from Aspandem with their Charity donation, a cheque of €400. Please contact Joan, 952835947, at the latest by Monday March, 25th, if you want to attend the lunch. The cost for the 10 portion lunch, which includes the tip, but does not include a drink, will be €14.

We are preparing to arrange a trip to see an Alfred Hitchcock thriller, Dial ‘M’ for Murder, at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola at 19:00 Sunday, 14th April, with transport from the centre of Marbella. Anyone likely to want to join us must let Yutta know, 952831289, by 1st April so tickets can be booked and transport organised. If a special minibus is used the return fare will be €10.

On Wednesday 20th March we are arranging a visit to the Butterfly Park with an entrance fee of €9.50and the Buddhist Stupa in Benalmádena with an entrance fee of €2 for the exhibition. We are to arrange transport to and from the centre of Marbella. The coach is to leave Marbella at 10:30 and Benalmadena at 16:30. The likely return coach fare will be €15. Details of lunch facilities, times and total costs will be issued later. Please would you let Joan, 952835947; know ASAP if you are coming. The coach can carry up to 16 passengers.

Reminder, until further notice the coffee morning on Wednesdays will be at the café within the Marbella Pensionista, 11 Calle de Juan Ramón Jiménez, Marbella.

Many thanks to Eva who has created and constantly updates a new site and Facebook entry for BAM.

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

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

NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2013

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM

NEWSLETTER FEBRUARY 2013

The January BAM monthly lunch was held on January, 31st at Bodega El Duende. During the event BAM presented our 2 guests from Triple A with our Charity donation, a cheque of €400.

Unfortunately, six people cancelled on the day of the lunch. Obviously, if illness is involved it cannot be helped. Deals obtained at restaurants normally require an agreed minimum number, hence accurate numbers are desired. However; many thanks go to Violette, Fran and Mary for handling and arranging another great event. Also thanks go to Joe for the PR work thereafter.

The February BAM monthly lunch is to be held on February, 28th at El Capitan. During the event, BAM will be presenting our guests from Aspandem with their Charity donation, a cheque of €400. Please contact Violette, at the latest by Monday February, 25th, if you want to attend the lunch. The cost for the 3 course lunch, which includes the tip, but does not include a drink, will be €11.00.

It is most likely that the March BAM monthly lunch which is to be very held close to Easter will be at a Chinese restaurant so as to avoid Spanish celebrations, etc. Details are yet to be specified.

We are preparing to arrange a trip to see an Alfred Hitchcock thriller, Dial ‘M’ for Murder, at the Salon Varietes Theatre in Fuengirola at 19:00 Sunday, 14th April, with transport from the centre of Marbella. Anyone likely to want to join us must let Yutta know, by 1st April so tickets can be booked and transport organised.

Another trip is being considered to include a visit to the Butterfly Park and the Buddhist Stupa in Benalmádena being planned for early/mid April, with an entrance fee of €9.50. We hope to arrange transport to and from the centre of Marbella. Details of times and total costs will be issued later. Please would you let Joan, know, ASAP, if you might be interested, so far only 5 members have shown interest.

Reminder, until further notice the coffee morning on Wednesdays will be at the café within the Marbella Pensionista, 11 Calle de Juan Ramón Jiménez, Marbella.

El Corte Ingles has offered to give BAM a presentation about their free What’s Hot card which would give non-Spanish members discount on various items in their store and associated organisations. BAM committee members declined the offer, however if anyone is interested please contact Jan. Also see separate email on this offer.

Unfortunately, we have lost our previous website, but many thanks to Eva who has created a new site and Facebook for BAM. See, website: http://britishmarbella.wordpress.com/
and on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Association-of-Marbella/132505103576725

NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2013

THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM


NEWSLETTER JANUARY 2013





The BAM Committee wish all our members a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year.

The special 2012 Christmas lunch was held on Wednesday 19th December at the Bistrot Casanis, located in the old part of town. We were also joined by several American Club Committee guests and I think we had at least 25 happy eaters!

Many thanks go to Violette for arranging another great event.

The next BAM monthly lunch will be on January, 31st at El Duende. The total cost of the meal, inclusive of starter, main course, desert or coffee and a drink together with a tip for the staff will be €10. When booking your place please state you choices: for starter salad or soup and for main either meat or fish. Please let Violette, know whether you are to attend the lunch, ASAP, definitely before Monday 28th Jan.

At this lunch our Charity donation, a cheque of €400, will be presented to representatives of Triple A. Fully paid-up BAM members may bring one guest.

19 paid-up people went on the BAM arranged Gibraltar trip on Wednesday 12th Dec. I think they bought all the stock that Morrison’s had available!!!

David Dawson’s funeral was held on Friday 21st December, BAM was represented by 3 Committee members.

With all these activities happening in the next month or so now is an idea time to renew your BAM membership 2012-13 BAM. The annual fee is €12. Please see Angret.

Reminder, until further notice the coffee morning on Wednesdays will be at the café within the Marbella Pensionista, 11 Calle de Juan Ramón Jiménez, Marbella.

On 28th February at our BAM monthly lunch our second charity cheque of €400 will be presented to Aspandem.

Currently, we have no firm venues or trips for 2013; however we are preparing to arrange trips to the theatre in Fuengirola and another to include a visit to the Butterfly Park and the Buddhist Stupa in Benalmádena. We hope to arrange transport to and from the centre of Marbella. Details of times and costs will be issued later. Please would you let Joan, know, asap, if you might be interested, so we can price such events

Unfortunately, we have lost our previous website, but many thanks to Eva who has created a new site and facebook for BAM. Please see, website: http://britishmarbella.wordpress.com/

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