ROLDAN FIESTAS PATRONALES

The market town of Roldan, which is situated next to La Torre Golf Resort is holding its Fiestas in March, the fairground is being set up and the programme has been released. See below for the programme in spanish. There are lots of Verbenas (spanish parties where young and old are)


Saturday 5th of March
22:30 - Verbena, Election of the Dames of honour and Miss Infant, with the band  "ESTRELLA DEL SUR" playing.

Sunday 6th March

10:00hrs - XIX - Motorbike congregation, with spectacle of Emilio Zamora

17:00hrs -XXl contest of Colombicultura. I had to look this one up and its coloured messenger pidgeon competition. The other day I was out in the country and I saw a flock of these birds and its an amazing thing to see as they have beautiful coloured wings and fly as a pack. Absolutely stunning and entrancing.

With releases on the 6th, 10th, 13th,17th and the final on the 19th.

Friday 11th March

23:00hrs - Animation with lots of surprises and the performance of the "DUO CAMPESTRE"

Saturday 12th March

16:00hrs - Foam party - for the kids

22:30hrs - Verbena-  with the Band " LA TENTACION"

24:00HRS - Coronation of the Queen, dames of honour and Miss Infant

Sunday 13th March

17:00hrs - Parade of Floats

20:30hrs - Verbena - with band "NEREA" playing

21:00hrs Presentation of Prizes for the Floats

Tuesday 15th March- DAY OF THE HOUSEWIFE

11:00hrs - Mass

Wednesday 16th March

17:00hrs - Afternoon of the kids at the fair - all rides 1 euro

Friday 18th March

22:30hrs - Crazy night - with the Band "latina" playing

Saturday 19th March

9:30hrs and 10:00hrs processions

12:30hrs - Mass

17:00hrs - A competition in the churches square where 2 people are on a motorbike and have to grab ribbons??? - sounds intriguing.

20:00hrs - procession of the Patron saint San Jose

23:30hrs - Concert - "Andy y Lucas"

01:30hrs - Animation and surprises with DJ Jimenez, Victor House and Dj Panx

Sunday 20th March

11:00hrs - Mass

11:30hrs - Romeria

14:00hrs - paella competition

15:30hrs - BINGO - with a bicycle as the prize

16:30hrs - Animation and party with ROMPEOLAS playing

Saturday 26th March

12:00hrs - Countryperson party  with tastings of Bread with olive oil and bread with Sobrasada a go go (sobrasada is like a chorizo paste)

Sunday 27th March

11:00hrs - Mass

16:00hrs - Raffle

16:30hrs - Animation and party

22:00hrs - Fireworks


                           

CARNAVAL 2011 - CARTAGENA

Cartagena´s Carnaval started on Saturday 26th February 2011 and goes on till the 8th of March.

Lots going on as you will see from the programme below, which is now being done in english :)

The translation for parade though has somehow become "pasacaglia" !

The biggest parades are on the 5th and the 8th of March

and also noteworthy is the Childrens carnaval on the 6th of march

For a good description of the carnaval and some more info

See simply networkings entry on the carnaval:

http://www.simplynetworking.es/calida-5318-65-10-cartagena_carnaval_26th_february_to_8th_march.html



UPCOMING EVENTS/BANDS ON LA TORRE

I still haven´t received the posters yet but..... I have been told by the Clover Bar that there are 2 events planned:

Next Saturday 5th of March Chess will be playing at the Clover (this has been confirmed to me by one of the band members too)

Chess are a queen tribute band with a difference, if you haven't seen Chess yet you should definatly get down there as they are superb! to see pictures and a video of them in action click here:
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/10/chess-play-mombassa.html


Then on Thursday the 17th of March there will be a SAINT PATRICKS DAY party at the Clover , with beer promotions, Guiness freebies, Whiskey Jameson party and INDIANA HIGHWAY playing live.

Indiana highway play Rock and Pop, and as you can see from their webpage, the booking for the Clover is on their event list
http://www.indianahighway.webs.com/


As with all bars in Spain now, the clover is no smoking, so get yourself down there for these nights and enjoy :)

ZUMBA CLASSES

DITCH THE WORKOUT - JOIN THE PARTY

Zumba fitness classes now taking place at Kings College on La Torre Golf Resort - Thursdays at 5pm
and at the Hotel Spa Torre Pacheco infront of Mar Menor Golf Resort on Mondays at 5pm

For more info contact Lynn Preston on 693460038 or bettyboo234@hotmail.com

For more venues and info on Zumba see http://www.theleader.info/article/27390/zumba-goes-from-strength-to-strength/

ROLDAN SOCIAL CLUB FEB/MARCH EVENTS

Wed 23rd February = Crib/Film Night at the Roldan Grill showing Bucket List at 7pm







Thursday 24th February = Roldan Social Group meeting. 3pm at the Roldan Grill. New members welcome.






Wed 2nd March = Golf putting tournament at Torre Pacheco. Price is 12 euros for members, non members 14 euros to include a round of golf and chicken , chips and salad. Meeting at the Roldan Grill at 1pm.






Wed 16th March = Murcia City tour. Proposed itinerary but things to be finalised at meeting on Thurday 24th.
 

Wednesday 16th March.

The visit will be to the central area and the southern side of the river.

Places to be visited,

The newly restored Casio (This is not a gambling casio).

The Cathedral square including

The Cathedral, Bishops Palace, Music School,

The town Hall, Bank Art Gallery (depending upon exhibition dates)

The Old Grain mill.

The Old military Barrack square complex which contains the Aquarium, Science history and art displays

The full tour is under 3 kilometres in distance and will take approximately 4hours.

There is ample opportunity for refreshment and rest breaks en route.

Travel will be by bus or by car. Directions and meeting points etc will be given nearer the date

For anyone who is interested, Please ensure that Lynn has your details

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT OR THE ROLDAN SOCIAL GROUP PLEASE CALL LYNNE 968 589 446 OR 638 514 774











OR EMAIL roldansocialgroup@hotmail.co.uk

SOLBANK - CHANGE YOUR ACCOUNT AND GET CASHBACK ON YOUR UTILITIES

As you are all aware, this site is purely my reccomendations, I do not earn anything from it, and people do not pay me to put info about their restaurants or services. Its just purely my reccomendations of places to go, eat, see, do.







I was down at Solbank the other day and they are offering some great terms on their bank accounts, so if you are not tied to a bank due to having a mortgage with them, it may be an idea to look at what they are offering:

They are doing a cashback on your utilities, of 3% back (up to 20 euros per month, year on year)


See info above and if you require more info contact
0544@sabadellsolbank.com;


Solbank is located in Los Alcazares in the square near the 525 hotel

PRO- AM EVENT SAURINES DE LA TORRE-GOLF

Saurines golf  (Terrazas) is holding a Pro-Am event on 20th Feb


Here are more details:


Saurines de la Torre is going to host a professional tournament the Hi5Pro Tour Series


The Program is:


-20th February- Saurines de la Torre Pro am


-21st February - Official practice round


-22nd February -First round

-23rd February r-Round 2 -cut top 40 professionals and ties


-24th February -Final round


If you want to play with those top players and have a great experience the New Saurines de la Torre, you could for just 40 €


If you are a Member of any of Olagolf Courses the cost is just 15 €


Send us an email with your name, team and handicaps…


Pro Am will be 1 pro and 3 amateurs team, 2 better ball.


Hope you could come and enjoy and see the great game of those future stars

CONTACT: - Saurines de la Torre Golf reservasgolfsaurines@olagolf.es + 34 638612797

RESTAURANTE ASADOR - LOS NARANJOS

Restaurante Asador Los Naranjos, is a Restaurant that has been thoroughly reccomended to me by some friends who spent time at Hacienda Riquelme and had eaten frequently in this restaurant and sing its praises.

They have a normal menu but also do a Menu del Dia


This is served 7 days a week at lunchtime and change daily but are all similar, Salad to start, then starters which always include Paella (excellent), 6 main courses including 2 fish, plus sweet, coffee, bread and wine carafe included. They also do a daily tapas of around 6 hot and 6 cold items, around €4 including a glass of wine.

 
You can see from image below, its located on the new motorway from San Javier to Santomera, just a few minutes from the exit off the AP7 onto this motorway you will arrive at the start of the new motorway and the new roundabout which has a huge statue of a strong man lifting the roundabout up, take the service road up the side of the motorway (direction Santomera, sucina)

Hope you enjoy :)

Update: I went and tried this place myself one lunchtime with a friend and it was very good, Every day is a different menu, they bring the menu out, so you can actually see what they serve on other days, it is also in english, we had 2 menu of the day, plus 2 drinks and coffees and it came to 10.50 each!

Very busy, they must have done 50 sittings when we were there.

CHILDRENS EASTER AND SUMMER GOLF CAMPS

Coming over Easter or summer with the kids? Want them to improve or learn golf? make friends? and stop being bored? Why not enroll them into one of the golf camps being held on La Torre Golf Resort?


2011 JUNIOR GOLF

EASTER TRAINING CAMP


Looking for something to entertain the kids this Easter????


Then why not enroll them in one of our junior golf training camp. Each student will be issued with their own personal development work book, which will be completed in conjunction with the practical application of new skills.


The following topics will be covered during the 5 day programme:


Putting


Chipping / Pitching

Bunker Play


Shot Making

Course Management

Understanding your Equipment


Mini Tournament on Final Day


All students will receive a certificate on completion of the training camp.

10 hours tuition for only 100€ per child

Monday 11th April – Friday 15th April 2011-02-01
(10:00hrs – 1200hrs)

For more information or to register please contact the Pro Shop on: 968032379.
Min 4 students - max 8 students per course. Minimum age 6 years – Maximum age 16 years


2011 JUNIOR GOLF


SUMMER TRAINING CAMPS


Looking for something to entertain the kids this summer????


Then why not enroll them in one of our 4 golf summer training camps. Each student will be issued with their own personal development work book, which will be completed in conjunction with the practical application of new skills.


The following topics will be covered during the 5 day programme:


Putting

Chipping / Pitching


Bunker Play


Shot Making

Course Management


Understanding your Equipment


Mini Tournament on Final Day



All students will receive a certificate on completion of the training camp.


10 hours tuition for only 100€ per child




Summer Training Camps

Camp 1 – 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th July (1000hrs – 1200hrs)


Camp 2 – 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th August (1000hrs – 1200hrs)


Camp 3 – 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th, & 20th August (1000hrs – 1200hrs)


Camp 4 - 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th & 27th August (1000hrs – 1200hrs)


For more information or to register please contact the Pro Shop on: 968032379.


Min 4 students - max 8 students per course. Minimum age 6 years – Maximum age 16 years

GOLF LESSONS AT LA TORRE GOLF

Below is information on the golf lessons being held at La Torre Golf Resort. Individual lessons, beginners pack.

Polaris World Nicklaus Golf Trail


Golf Lesson Tariffs 2011

Number of Pupils  Resident


1 Person ½ h 23 €


2 Person ½ h 30 €


1 Person 1h 34 €


2 Person 1 h  45 €


3 Person 1 h 55 €


4 Person 1 h 68 €

Number of Pupils Public



1 Person ½ h 32 €


2 Person ½ h 40 €


1 Person 1h 45 €


2 Person 1 h 61 €


3 Person 1 h 72 €


4 Person 1 h 90 €



Junior Classes (6 – 17 years)


1 hour 21 € ( 1 to 4 pupil)


½ hour 14 € ( 1 or 2 pupil)


6 hour Package 105 € ( 1 or 2 pupil)


Group Coaching 1 hour 6€ extra per pupil (Min 5 – Max 8)


General Conditions of the classes:


- Material & balls included in the price


- Close of bookings: 24 hours before

The driving range has a dress code, which includes:


- Blue jeans and tracksuits are forbidden


- No shirts without sleeves or neck


- Trainers / golf shoes must be worn

Coaching Programme



For Beginners


All of the lessons are delivered using the following PGA coaching methodology:






Introduction Demonstration Observation & Analysis Feedback


Day 1


Introductions


Course Aims & Objectives


Long Game


- Overview of Equipment


- Pre-Swing Fundamentals - Aim


- Hold


- Posture & Stance


- Ball Position


- Alignment


- Basic Swing Mechanics


- Activities/Skills


Day 2


Swing Analysis

Long Game Cont.


- Review


- Swing Analysis


- Club Selection


- Fault Identification


- Fault fixing


- Drills & Practice


- Approach Work & Club Selection


Day 3


Short Game


- Introduction to Putting


- Introduction to Chipping

- Activities/Skills


- 9 Hole Putting Competition Day 4


Playing Lesson


- 9 Holes


- Overview of Course Management


- Practical application of new skills


- Different lies (ball above, ball below, up slope, down slope etc)


- Associated rules


- Review and Q&A Session


Day 5


Review


- Learning & progress


- Short game & long game skills test


- Agree effective practice plan


- Q&A session


Schedule


A programme of 2 hours per day (flexible, based on individual´s requirements)






Fees: Total of 10 hours tuition @ 300€ per person (this price includes all range balls, course handouts and green fees). Two persons – 300€


BOOKINGS: POLARIS WORLD PRO-SHOPS


Tel. 902 500 304. reservasngt@nicklausgolftrail.es

VALENTINES MEAL AND BAND AT ROLDAN GRILL

Monday 14th February 2011



AN EVENING OF ROMANTIC FOOD, WINE AND MUSIC


WITH THE EVERLYS TRIBUTE DUO


TREAT YOUR LOVED ONE TO SOMETHING SPECIAL.






START YOUR EVENING WITH A GLASS OF PINK CHAMPAGNE






STARTERS






Homemade hot Tomato & Oregano soup served with warm crusty bread


Passionate Prawn Cocktail served on a bed of lettuce with Marie Rose sauce


A cheesy moment for two - Baked Camembert cheese served with garlic toast


Tear and Share - Cheesy Garlic Bread






Main Courses






Voluptuous Breast of Chicken served with mushroom sauce


Saucy Sirloin steak or Randy Rib eye steak served with peppercorn or Roquefort sauce


Sexy Salmon steak served with Chive and Champagne sauce


Lusty Lasagne a vegetarian delight






All above served with chips or dauphinoise potatoes, Salad or seasonal vegetables.






Desserts






Fresh Strawberries and cream served on a heart shaped shortbread


Down And Dirty for two -Fresh Fruit whisked with fresh cream and crushed meringue


Chocolate seductive Hanky Panky served with fresh cream






End your romantic meal with Coffee and cherry liquors






25 Euros per person






Booking Advisable - Limited seating.

roldangrill@hotmail.es

(0034) 968 589 446

IV TAPAS TRAIL IN CARTAGENA

From the 11th to the 27th February 2011 there will be the IV tapas trail in Cartagena, if you havent been to one before you should go!

They are great fun and not only do you get to try some lovely tapas but you find your way round Cartagena into places and bars and streets you would have never gone.

So this is how it works, There are 38 bars and restaurants participating in this trail, each one has a special tapa, you follow the route and go round as many places as you wish and try their special tapa with a drink (beer, wine, soft drink) for 2.50. you then can vote on the best tapa and go into a draw for prizes and by voting you will also receive a free entry into either Puerto de Culturas or Parque Minero de La Unión.


Below are the rules, route and tapas

To see full info on their website in english, go to:
http://rutadelatapadecartagena.es/index.php?lang=en_EN

Where you can also configure your personal route.

I have done a few of these and I couldnt reccomend them highly enough. You can see info and pictures of the one I did last year here:
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/08/tapas-trail-update.html

ROLDAN SOCIAL CLUB

A social club has been formed in Roldan and its aim is to put on social events and excursions. They have only been going 3 weeks and now have 50 members so far, the events can be attended by members and non members. If you would like to join, contact Lynne on the details below.

The first social event is:

ON SUNDAY 13TH FEB THEY ARE HAVING THEIR FIRST EVENT WHICH IS A CAR TREASURE HUNT.



MAX 4 PER CAR MEETING AT THE ROLDAN GRILL AT 1.30PM.


FOLLOWING THE TREASURE HUNT WE ARE HAVING A PRESENTATION AT THE ROLDAN GRILL FOLLOWED BY SUNDAY LUNCH.


PRICE FOR THIS IS MEMBERS 3 EUROS FOR THE HUNT AND 4 EUROS FOR LUNCH


NON-MEMBERS IS 4 EUROS FOR THE HUNT AND 5 EUROS FOR LUNCH


BOOKING ONLY.


FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS EVENT OR THE ROLDAN SOCIAL GROUP PLEASE CALL LYNNE 968 589 446 OR 638 514 774


OR EMAIL roldansocialgroup@hotmail.co.uk

On Wed 16th Feb They are holding a Crib Night/ film night. Crib starts at 4pm and at 7pm they will be showing The Kings Speech at The Roldan Grill.



See link below for February/march events
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2011/02/roldan-social-club-febmarch-events.html

VALENTINES WEEKEND 2011

I have posted various entries on what to do on Valentines day, As it falls on a Monday, some of these events are being held saturday.

See below for a full List of what I have found:
11th, 12th and 13th , Valentines weekend at Cum Laude in Roldan
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2011/02/special-valentines-weekend-at-cum-laude.html

Saturday 12th - Rock and Roll Circus - The Boulevard - Mar Menor Golf Resort - Valentines themed night with surprises for the girls.

Sunday 13th - Valentines Artesan Market in Torre Pacheco
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-artesan-market-torre.html

Monday 14th - Jaipur and Alhambra Palace - special meal with entertainment
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-at-jaipur-and-alhambra.html
Saturday 12th - Valentines meal at Intercontinental La Torre Golf
 http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-meal-at-intercontinental.html

Valentines day at Archena Spa http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-at-archena-spa.html

12th, 13th and 14th Valentines Meal at Hacienda Riquelme
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-meal-at-hacienda-riquelme.html

SPECIAL VALENTINES WEEKEND AT CUM LAUDE

Cum Laude disco bar in Roldan, is having a whole weekend to celebrate Valentines, which is one event not dedicated to couples, so single people can attend.

Are you ready to control your emotions?

Friday 11th: Barcelo party with hundreds of presents, special animation, go go´s and Dj Alonso and Hernar.P


Saturday 12th: The one and only, uncomparable and original "Party of Messages Cum Laude" with Fran Dominguez Djing.


Sunday 13th: "Emotions" Prepare for a sunday of authentic craziness, with Juan Francisco Gonzalez on the decks.

VALENTINES AT JAIPUR AND ALHAMBRA

Both the Alhambra and Jaipur are offering Valentines menus on Monday 14th February, which also includes live entertainment, see details below:

MURCIA TOURS

There are a few Tours round Murcia coming up:

Tour of the churches
On Saturday 12th February, at 10am, meeting place tourist info centre in Plaza Belluga (where cathedral is)
This tour will go round 5 of the Churches (Santa Catalina, San Pedro, San Nicolas; San Miguel; Convento de Agustinas)

The Tower and the Museum of the Cathedral
On Saturday 26th February, at 10am, meeting place tourist info centre in Plaza Belluga (where cathedral is). This is a great opportunity to discover the Old Cathedral of Murcia.

The above tours must be reserved on 968225020
Cost 2 euros, which needs to be paid before at
Alquibla Congresos
C/pintor Villacis, N4
From 10-2pm
5-7pm Mondays to Thursdays

Please Note the tours will be in spanish, but guide may speak some english.

There is also remember a free Tour of Murcia every Saturday,
at 11am, meeting place tourist info centre in Plaza Belluga (where cathedral is) Reservation needed on 968358749 and this is a great way to discover Murcia and find little streets and plazas you never knew existed.

CHARITY PAELLA LUNCH

Below are the details for the Charity Paella Lunch at Ifepa Exhibition Hall.

SAT NAV COORDINATES FOR THE IFEPA EXHIBITION HALL

Lt:3744´12.55N

Lg:057´55.76W

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VALENTINES MEAL AT THE INTERCONTINENTAL

I posted a little while ago about the Valentines meal and stay at the Intercontinental La Torre Golf Resort, but it has now come to my attention via a friend that you can just book in for the meal and do not have to stay the night to enjoy this romantic night.
Cost 50 Euros
Date: 12th February

See Menu Below:

The night will end with live music.

For booking info, see my earlier post
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentines-at-intercontinental.html

DELICIOUS MATINEE NIGHT

Saturday 5th of February , Delicius Discoteca is having a matinee night, there will be:
DJ J.MATINEE J.LOUIS
ALSO RESIDENT DJ´S DANIEL PALOMARES AND OTHER DJ´S
SPECIAL MATINEE DECORATION, ANIMATION BY DELICIUS DANCERS WITH LOADS OF GO GO DANCERS, PRIZES, VIDEOPROYECTIONS, FOTOCOOL

ENTRANCE WITH A DRINK = 12 EUROS (IF PREBOOKED) 15 EUROS ON THE NIGHT

OR RESERVE THE VIP AREA CALLING 689034979.

Delicius discoteca is located on the road from torre pacheco to los Alcazares on the Industrial estate, past Mar menor golf resort.

VALENTINES DAY ARTESAN MARKET TORRE PACHECO

On Sunday 13th February there will be a valentines artesan market in Torre Pacheco.

From 10am to 2pm

Location: Calle Mayor, Torre Pacheco

If you havent been to a spanish Artesan Market they are well worth a visit.