SPANISH - ENGLISH EXCHANGE AT HACIENDA RIQUELME

El Cason at Hacienda Riquelme will be holfing a spanish- english exchange on tuesday evenings from 6pm to 9pm, so if you fancy meeting some spanish people and practising your spanish and they can also practise their english with you, head down to the Cason on a Tuesday evening.
Cost: Free

ROYAL WEDDING STREET PARTY AT LA BATALLA

CELEBRATE  The Royal Wedding at La Batalla, Roldan .... LIVE.... 29th APRIL







with Street Party OUTSIDE






Come and join in & celebrate with






Cucumber sandwiches, sausage rolls, jam victoria sponge & tea


(or a little something stronger if you prefer!!!)






Would you like to be involved in the decorating of tables???


speak with Lisa on 695675919 to book your place at the table.

ROYAL WEDDING AT ROLDAN GRILL

ROYAL WEDDING AT THE WOODHOUSE LA TORRE GOLF

The woodhouse at La Torre Golf will be showing the Royal wedding along with a BBQ. Booking essential

MORE IDEAS OF WHERE TO GO AND THINGS TO DO

For more ideas of where to go and things to see, check out Simply Networkings fantastic page of ideas, they have over 70 ideas of things to see and do in the region

http://www.simplynetworking.es/where-to-go-in-murcia.html

Medieval Market and Incursiones Berberiscos Los Alcazares

Los Alcazares is a great place to spend Easter weekend, the streets turn into a huge Medieval Market, which is superb.

This opens This morning Thursday 21st April at 10am, until Sunday 24th evening.

There is something for everyone there, lots of stalls selling everything from food, jewellry, wooden items, childrens toys.

They also serve food to eat, with places selling spare ribs and others making the most delicious crepes (savoury and sweet).

You can grab a mojito, or have a mint tea and pastry in one of the arabic tents.

There are donkey rides and birds of prey on display.

Old fashioned kids games and rides

At 6pm on the thursday 21st April, there is a parade and afterwards a circus function and a representation of a medieval tournament.

Friday 22nd April at 20.30pm on the beach there is a reenactment of when the pirates atacked the country folk on the beach. Best get there early to grab a place to see.
Saturday 23rd April at 8.30pm there is a big parade, from the roundabout on Avenida libertas and will go down the whole avenida until Trece de Octubre.

More info here on what´s on http://www.simplynetworking.es/calida-6087-65-10-berber_fiestas_los_alcázares_21st_to_24th_april.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SimplyNetworkingWhatsOnRss20Feed+%28Simply+Networking+Whats+On+RSS+2.0+Feed%29

All of this takes place from where the rambla is and then down theback streets paralel to avenida libertad on the beach side. The reenactment is straight down to the beach front from the rambla.

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Along the rambla the peñas set up camp and there is usually bands playing each evening.

This is WELL WORTH a visit, we often go down saturday late afrternoon, have a walk round the market, grab something to eat at the market and then catch the reenactment on the beach.

Enjoy

MABS EASTER SALE

The centre is located just down near the mercadona in San Javier.

UPCOMING MABS EVENTS

MABS CANCER SUPPORT GROUP


MURCIA/MAR MENOR


EVENTS FOR APRIL to JUNE 2011






Thursday, 21st April - Charity Golf Day, La Torre Golf Resort






Single Stableford Competition, Fantastic Prizes, 3 Handicap Categories, Starting at 09.00 on 1st & 10th Tee. ‘Nearest the Pin’ prizes. ALL SPECTATORS WELCOME.


FREE INTRODUCTORY GOLF LESSONS/GOLF CONSULTATION AVAILABLE 11.00 - 13.00. A percentage of all green fees and Raffle proceeds to MABS.






Saturday, 23rd April - Fun Day at Iceland, San Javier 12 – 6pm.






Sunshine FM will be broadcasting live. Easter Egg Hunt, Treasure Trail, Easter Bonnet Competition. Car filled with balloons. Classic Cars on Display - have your photo in the driving seat! Also special surprise on the day!!! For more information call 968 566 370






Thursday, 28th April - ROYAL WEDDING LUNCHEON PARTY, Luis’s Lounge, La Encina, San Javier 1.30 for 2pm






An opportunity to dress up - wedding outfits & hats optional! 3 Course Sumptuous Lunch with Cava to toast the occasion. Music & Dancing with “Charles Prince”. All for a regal price of 15 Euros per person. Please bring a present wrapped which will be raffled. The wedding party of bride, groom and bridesmaids will arrive in style!!!!


BOOKING ESSENTIAL - call Lynne 968 437 596/617 791 425






Wednesday 4th May – MABS MEETING, Sala Anne Wolf, Las Claras, Los Narejos, Los Alcázares 11.00 am






We meet every first Wednesday of the month and all new volunteers are very welcome. Please contact Bev on 634 362 823 for full information.






Saturday 7th May - International Fayre, Las Claras, Los Alcazares 4p.m.






Stall selling Books, Bric a Brac and MABS goods. Entertainment until late.






Tuesday 17th May - Pub Quiz - Luis’s Lounge, La Encina Caravan Park, San Javier 7 for 7.30 pm






Bring a team, or join someone else for a bit of brain teasing fun!! Price includes a Chicken & Chip Supper. Tickets 8 Euros per person. For information or tickets Ring Val & Malcolm on 968 135 346






Sunday, 12th June – PARTY IN THE PARK! – CISSMU/Biblioteca, Los Narejos, Los Alcázares 4.00 pm till late






The ‘must do’ event that everyone wants tickets for, so don’t leave it too late to book yours! We’ve got a fantastic line-up, as always, with Showaddywaddy Legend, Barrington, Michael Bublé, Tom Jones and Neil Diamond tributes and lots of audience participation fun! A buffet will be provided and tickets are available at 10€ each. Don’t forget – numbers are limited!






EVERY SATURDAY – 10.00 am till 1.00 pm – BOOKS SALE (weather permitting)


The Arches Restaurant, Los Alcázares






The MABS Book Stall is a regular feature at The Arches Restaurant on a Saturday and is popular with book-lovers from Los Alcázares and the surrounding areas. Browse the stall and enjoy a coffee or bargain breakfast while you choose your books.


for further information on Fortuna events, please contact: mabsmurciane@gmail.com








Visit our website for updates on our events: www.mabsmurcia.com






or call 634 362 826






***** MAKE TIME TO HELP OTHERS *****


Do you want to make a difference?


Got some time to spare?


Become a MABS volunteer






Call 634 362 823 now






Email: info@mabsmurcia.com or visit our website www.mabsmurcia.com

POOL TABLE AND AIR HOCKEY NOW AT LA TORRE GOLF

Just been down to the clubhouse at La Torre Golf  and saw that a pool table and Air hockey have been added to the downstairs area:

EASTER PROCESSIONS IN CARTAGENA

From Friday 15th through till Sunday 24th April there are daily processions in Cartagena. If you have never been down to see one, you should go.

They tend to start in the evenings, but there are some daytime processions too.

Click here to see times and routes for all processions

http://www.cartagenaturismo.es/files/61-481-DOC_FICHERO2/folletosemanasanta2011.pdf

SPANISH SENIOR OPEN

The Spanish Senior Open will be held at El Valle Golf Course from the 18th to the 20th of may

KARAOKE - HACIENDA RIQUELME

Every sunday night there will be Karaoke at the Cason at Hacienda Riquelme

ROUTE 66 OPENS ON THE BOULEVARD

Route 66 has just opened its doors on the Boulevard on the Mar Menor Golf Resort. Here you can dine or just have a drink in the comfy bar area.
Every Saturday night there will be a live band playing. Saturday 16th April Lali will be playing from 10.30pm. So head down there and enjoy.


Location: The Boulevard on the road from Los Alcazares/Torre Pacheco

About Route 66 American bar & grill


Description Route 66 brings a classic American bar & restaurant from Chigago to Los Alcazares & Torre Pacheco.

Legendary burgers, glossy ribs, steaks and salads will be served with frothy milkshakes and classic cocktails in true Hollywood style


And let's not forget desserts, including the chocolate brownie, finished with ice cream, whipped cream .


So why not come and enjoy “the Ultimate American Diner Experience” for yourself with great food.

Food Styles American (Traditional)


Burgers


Fast Food


Parking Street


Attire Casual


Payment Options Visa


Services Takes Reservations


Walk-Ins Welcome


Good For Kids


Take Out


Waiter Service


Outdoor Seating


Specialties Dinner


Drinks in the bar area

Email info@gruposahota.com


Phone Los Alcazares 968 583205
Torre Pacheco 968 070069


Website http://www.gruposahota.com

CHOCOLATEMANIA FAIR IN MURCIA

From the 8th of April till the 24th of April there will be a chocoholics heaven in Santo Domingo Square in Murcia "Plaza de Santo Domingo"

It will be open from 11am till 2pm and then from 5pm till 9pm every day


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La Feria de Chocomania

WOODHOUSE LA TORRE OPENING FOR DINNER THROUGHOUT EASTER

Throughout Easter week , 18th- 24th April, The woodhouse will be open till midnight serving a dinner menu. See Below

Also the Accacia (Italian) will be open as usual
The Hotel Restaurant (La Vinoteca)
And the buffet in the Hotel´s downstairs Restaurant Gingko, will be open every evening plus Sundays at lunchtime for the delicious sunday brunch.

CHESS (QUEEN TRIBUTE BAND) PLAYING LA TORRE GOLF

Chess are back and playing The Clover at La Torre Golf Resort on Saturday 16th April at 10.30pm.

If you haven´t seen Chess you should come down and see them they are one of the best bands playing the Polaris circuit at the moment and shouldn´t be missed.

HELP Murcia / Mar Menor Spring Fayre

HELP Murcia/Mar Menor is holding a Spring Fayre on Saturday 16th between 3pm and 6pm at Centro Cultural Las Claras in Los Alcazares.

This information was kindly supplied by http://www.simplynetworking.es/

To keep uptodate on Local news and events specific to the Mar Menor Area, keep checking there page http://www.simplynetworking.es/town-the_mar_menor-126-117.html

The HELP Association of Murcia Mar Menor is a registered voluntary charitable organisation funded by voluntary contributions and monies raised at registered social events.


We help people of all ages, with all sorts of problems, particularly in emergencies and at times of need, such as in the case of accidents, thefts, break-ins, sudden deaths and when the police or medical services are involved.

We maintain a close liaison with the British Consul and other local organisations.

We welcome current and new members to our monthly General Meetings, held on the second Tuesday of the month, and invite them, as well as guests, to luncheons held immediately after the meeting.

Our emergency telephone number is 634 310 605
http://www.helpmurciamarmenor.org/Index.html

Nicklaus Pro shops offers and sale

Throughout the Month of April there will be a sale on at the Nicklaus Proshops (El Valle, La Torre and Hacienda)

WALKS IN THE MOUNTAINS

Do you enjoy walking? well nows your chance to explore the mountains in this area, close by El Valle, Hacienda Riquelme and La Torre Golf.

Wednesdays at 9.30am Brian Fraser will take you on walks throughout the mountains, booking essential and must be booked by midday on the tuesday.

Cost 5 euros per person

You can contact Brian on 0034 650876999

FREE GOLF LESSON TASTER

Want to have a taster of golf? or do you play golf and know a friend who would like to try?

The Real Federation of spanish golf are offering free taster lessons, all over the country and La Torre Golf Resort is one of the locations.

Go onto their website and book a taster

http://www.bautismodegolf.es/Pages/Default.aspx

If you are reccomending a friend, you need to fill in the "estas federado" section. You will receive gifts for friends you reccomend.

If you are just wanting a taster and have never played before, then fill in the "no estas federado" section

"FOREVER LIVING" PRODUCT demonstation

Maxine will be holding two networking/social gathering events next week, (whichever is more convenient) at La Torre Golf Resort:



TUESDAY 12th APRIL @ 6pm (&wine)


THURSDAY 14th APRIL @ 11am (&coffee)


She will be chatting about the 'Forever Living' Product Range, a wonderful and exclusive range of aloe vera and bee supplements and skincare, with samples to try......






To RSVP (or to find out more)






Please email or call Maxine on 968 031 030 (internal x 3689)






Maxine Maindonald


PEZ Espada 12 ic


La Torre Golf Resort


maxmaindonald@gmail.com






IF YOU ARE DRIVING: To avoid any problems with parking it is probably best to park just off Emperador, drive past the rambler (away from the main entrance to the resort) and past the turning into Pez Espada, you will see a cul-de-sac to the right with a childrens play area in the middle, park in one of the spaces provided and then walk across Emperador, turning into the garden just before the underground car park entrance nearest to Pez Espada. Walk straight down through the gardens and you will see Block 12 on the left hand side just past the sign 'Pinar 2'

GOLF DEMO DAY

Golf Demo day at La Torre Golf Resort on Saturday the 23rd of April.

MABS CHARITY GOLF DAY

Murcia Golf Properties is Sponsering MABS Charity Golf Day, which will be held at La Torre Golf Resort on Thursday 21st of April.  For more information about MABS/murcia mar menor Cancer Support group click here http://mabsmurcia.com/

A percentage of all green fees will be donated to MABS

For more information or to register please contact 968 032 379


All spectators are welcome to come along and free introductory golf lessons / golf consultations will be available from 1100hrs - 1300hrs.

WINE TASTING AND MEAL

Social Event - Wine Tasting + Meal

La Torre Golf Society (Social), proudly presents:



A Coach trip to a Gold Award Winning Jumilla Vineyard.



Wednesday 20th April



The cost will be 30€ (reduction for children under 12 being negotiated) and includes – a trip around the winery plus wine tasting plus meal.


You will be given the opportunity to purchase wine and then enjoy a great Spanish style lunch, no doubt accompanied by some of the wine!

If you wish to join us, please email: social.latorregs@gmail.com. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , as soon as possible.

The La Torre Golf society organises various outings and social events along with golf matches. For more information:

http://www.latorreonline.es

EM´S BISTRO

Em´s Bistro in Sucina which is close to Hacienda riquelme is having three special events. Mothers day, Easter Sunday and the royal wedding, see below for details on all of these and booking info.


Em’s Bistro


Sucina


Tel 968371210






Mothers Day


Sunday 3rd April Lunch time menu






Pate served with toast and sweet jam


or


Prawn cocktail


or


Homemade vegetable soup


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Roast Beef with trimmings


or


Lamb shank in rosemary and mint jus


or


Pan fried Icelandic cod served with a lemon sauce


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Warm chocolate fudge cake


or


Lemon meringue pie


or


Cheese and biscuits






3 courses including half a bottle of wine per person 15.00 euros. Reservations only!

Em’s Bistro



Sucina


EASTER SUNDAY


LUNCH-TIME MENU






Glass of cava and canapés


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Breaded Garlic Mushrooms served with ali-oli and side salad


or


Deep fried Camembert served with cranberry sauce


or


Spicy sweet potato and ginger soup


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Prime fillet steak served with a peppercorn sauce


or


Turbot served with a cava sauce


or


Lobster salad


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Home-made mint aero cheese cake


or


Banoffee sundae


or


Selection of cheeses and biscuits with fruit garnish


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25.00 Euros, includes half a bottle of wine per person






Reservations only tel 968371210 or


Email address , emma.bailey05@gmail.com









COME AND PARTY WITH US TO CELEBRATE THE ROYAL WEDDING !


29TH APRIL FROM 11AM






TELEVISED ROYAL WEDDING, OUTSIDE BBQ AND BAR


FANCY DRESS OR HATS OPTIONAL !


PRIZES FOR THE BEST DRESSED.






TICKETS ON SALE TO INCLUDE BBQ AND A DRINK






10.00 EUROS






CALL TO RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW


968371210