I LOVE HOUSE SOHO CONNECTION@CUM LAUDE

As it is the end of the month coming up, Cum laude discobar has its special sunday session on from 5pm till 1am, with the following line up of DJ´s playing.

Cum Laude disco bar is located in Roldan on the road going out to Torrepacheco.

Enjoy :)

ST PATRICKS NIGHT AT ROLDAN GRILL

St. Patrick’s Night

At the Roldan Grill

Thursday 17th March 2011

The ‘craic’

Come and join us for the nights Entertainment with ‘GEORGE’

Irish music

Horse racing

karaoke

Fun and games with

Plenty of prizes and gifts to be given away

3 course meal

15 Euros per person

Booking form available from The Roldan Grill

TO RESERVE YOUR TABLE IF EATING

PLEASE CALL 968 589 446

OR 638 514 774

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


                           

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

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.

THE 3 KINGS

6th of January is the 3 kings. This is a big celebration in Spain.The 3 kings replace Santa Claus for spanish children, as the 6th of January is the day the 3 kings arrived in Bethlehem and gave presents to Jesus. On the evening of the 5th of January throughout Spain there are processions with the 3 kings and floats where sweets and toys are pelted into the crowds and well worth a visit for young and old alike.

SANTIAGO DE LA RIBERA

Head down to Santiago de la Ribera to the beach front "Explanada Barnuevo" and at 6pm the 3 kings are shipped in by boat from across the Mar Menor, there are fireworks and a procession.

TORRE PACHECO, BALSICAS AND ROLDAN

All have 3 kings processions starting at 7pm throughout the centre

SAN JAVIER

At 6pm in the square "Plaza de España" the 3 kings celebrations will start, the townhall will be specially illuminated, there will also be a huge screen in the square with Christams carols on
There will also be giant dolls and the kings will arrive at 7.30pm.

CARTAGENA

The procession here will start at 6pm and run through the following streets: Esparta, Paseo Alfonso XIII, Juan Fernández a Juan XXIII, Sta.Florentina, Carmen, Sagasta, Puerta de Murcia, Mayor y Plaza Ayuntamiento.

MURCIA

The procession in Murcia will start at 6.30pm and run along the following streets: Paseo Corvera, Alameda Colón, Pza. Camachos, Pza. Martínez Tornel, Gran Vía Salzillo, Avda. de la Constitución, Pza. Circular, Alfonso X el Sabio y Avda. Gutiérrez Mellado.

Another tradition for the 3 kings is the eating of the "Roscon de Reyes"

In a way its like our Christmas pudding, because hidden inside the cake is a little trinket and the person who finds it in their slice is supposed to get good luck for the folllowing year, but also has to pay for the Roscon the following year!

On the 4th of January in Murcia there is a Fiesta where you can try a bit of Roscon, which is the Fiesta of the giant Roscon, and it starts at 5pm till 7pm in the Plaza San Bartolome.

LA TORRE GOLF AND AROUND HALLOWEEN PARTIES

On Sunday the 31st of October there are various Halloween parties,

The Clover on La Torre Golf is holding a Halloween party

And also Cum Laude bar in Roldan is having one, this one starts at 5pm  with Alfonso Dj, pedro Cano and Hernar P in the cabin, animacion, surprises, a cold buffet and fancy dress competition and goes on till late.

There are various prizes:

-120 EUROS to the best costume.
- A voucher for 10 drinks to the second best.
- A voucher for 10 drinks to the most original costume
- A bottle of JB or simliar for the third best.
- 30 free drinks for the best group costumes

Cum laude is located on the avenida Torre Pacheco in Roldan.

BAR RESTAURANTE ESPIGARES - ROLDAN

Yesterday I went out to lunch with a friend, but the places we were going to go to were shut so we decided to try somewhere new and what a little gem we found.

BAR RESTAURANTE ESPIGARES

Is in Roldan which is the Little market town close to La Torre Golf Resort, we were greeted by the owner Cayetano Espigares Machado and taken through to the dining area.

Cayetano speaks a little English and calls himself Gary to English people. There was no menu, he told us what was available for starters, mains and puddings. In Spanish and in English.
We decided to have a salad and some ham, while we waited for the starters, The wine was brought out in a carafe, and we suspect it was homemade, as was rather nice. The beer was brought out in an iced glass.

Then came the starter, which we had chosen Meatball consome. Cayetano came and added a splash of sherry to it!

Then came our mains, chicken and chips, and beef and chips (you had a choice of all meats to pick from.

Feeling a little bit full now, but who could resist pudding? we chose icecream.

Then came the coffees and a free aperitif on the house (lemon liquer).
We paid our bill, which was as follows:
Salad: 3.00
Ham: 4.00
Wine: 1.50
Pint beer: 2.25
2x consome meatballs: 4.00
1 beef and chips: 6.00
1 chicken and chips: 5.00
bread: 0.50
Pint beer: 2.25
2x icecream: 3.50
2 white coffees: 2.50
TOTAL:           34.50

The above picture is Cayetano and his bird on his shoulder, as you can see there is also a bar area serving tapas.
It is not fancy food just good home cooking. I will be going back over and over again, great service, great food, great price.
They are open everyday and night except Mondays, and during the week they do a menu of the day for 9 euros.

How to get there? If you are coming from La Torre Golf Resort, go out the bottom entrance, turn right and then on the next roundabout turn left into Roldan, at the traffic lights turn left and then turn right just after Cajamurcia, keep going, you will see the sports pavilion coming up on your left and on your right a spare peice of waste ground, park up there, as Espigares is just on the corner. Avenida Torre Pacheco 60, Roldan. 968588001.
Enjoy (I did)

UPDATE: I have now been back various times and each time have had a superb meal and service. We have tried homemade wine from a friend of Cayetano who only makes a few bottles from his vineyard. Every time I go back it is great. What makes this little gem of a place is the Service, which is Phenomenal, the home cooked food and the reasonable prices. You should definatly try it.

I LOVE HOUSE MUSIC - CUM LAUDE

This Sunday at 5pm in Cum Laude - Roldan there is a "I love house party.

For directions how to get there click http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/09/cum-laude-bar-returns-roldan.html

And keep checking back there for more events

CUM LAUDE ROLDAN - FIESTA "LA tYPICAL"

On Tuesday the 12th of October, there will be a party night at Cum Laude Discobar in Roldan, this will start at 5pm and go on till late to celebrate "Dia de la Hispanidad" (Spanish day)

There will be Spanish Music and Ham and sausage meat bread (Pan de Sobrasada) and lots of surprises.

To see more info and location of CumLaude Bar click here for my earlier blog.
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/09/cum-laude-bar-returns-roldan.html

CUM LAUDE BAR- SUNDAY AFTERNOON HOUSE

Cum Laude bar in Roldan is holding sunday afternoon/evening house sessions.
From 5pm- to 1am
So get down there this sunday 26th September

CUM LAUDE BAR RETURNS - ROLDAN

Cum Laude Disco bar in Roldan Returns, If you havent been its not really a discotec, more like a bar, where people dance, there is a mix of ages, yes mostly 20´s -30's but 40's 50's and 60's are not out of place and has a great atmosfere

It is very spanish, and opens into the wee hours. When they hold events has a real vibe, the staff often get dressed up and the drinks are very cheap.

If you go onto the main street on roldan and turn down the street next to Cajamurcia onto the other main street where, el arbol supermarket is, keep going and just before a big waste area where you can park.
I will keep adding what events are on here, so keep checking in for updates.

3,4,5th September Cum Laude Returns

24th October - "I love house Party night" from 5pm

http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/10/i-love-house-music-cum-laude.html

FESTIVAL INTERNACIONAL DE CANTE FLAMENCO

The Festival Internacional de Cante Flamenco starts on Monday the 23rd of August and runs nightly until the 29th of August.

In lo Ferro (which is nextdoor to Roldan and la Torre Golf Resort)



Each night it starts at 10pm and costs 10 euros. Tickets can be bought in advance at the festivals office between 5pm and 9pm. This is located on Murillo Street number 2
Below you Can see a street Map of Roldan and Lo Ferro, The Festival is located in Square E3 on the grid, and you can also see Murillo street right next to it.



Below you can see the programme, with who is playing/singing and who is dancing.





On Sunday 29th it looks like the event will be Free, as there is no cost on it, and it starts at 8pm.

LOCAL DISCOTECAS

In this blog post will keep a running List of Local discotecas and as I find events on will keep adding to them, so you can find them easier. These discotecas are always best when there is a special night on. All nights will be added to the calender so you can just click on a day and find when there is a special night on and where.

1) Delicius Theatre and Garden. Discoteca close to the Mar Menor Golf Resort.
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/08/delicius.html

2) Cum Laude. Disco Bar in Roldan, close to La Torre Golf Resort.
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/09/cum-laude-bar-returns-roldan.html

3)

ROLDAN AND AROUND BARS AND RESTAURANTS

The town of Roldan is so close to La Torre Golf Resort and offers an alternative to eating onsite.

There are a variety of places to eat, drink and dance.

If you exit La Torre Golf at the bottom entrance near the school and turn right and then take a left at the next roundabout.

As you come into Roldan on the right you have
TOSCANA Italian Restaurant. They serve Pizza, Pasta, meats ect.. Very reasonable and usually very busy, especially with spanish people. A Pizza, a Caprese Salad and a beer and a wine came to circa 14 euros for us. Its not fancy food, but good value and they do a great breakfast for 2 euros.

Opposite you have
GATEWAY TO INDIA which is an Indian Restaurant.

A little further down on the same side is AMIGOS, which serves good old English food, is child friendly and shows the football .


As you approach the Traffic lights you will see infront of you
CAFE DEL TIEMPO Which serves Tapas, different coffees, teas, infusions and beers.

If you turn left at the traffic lights, this is one of the main streets in Roldan and on here, there is:


GENTI DI PASTA- Which is often difficult to find but its 3 doors down from the cajamurcia bank, this is a Spanish run Italian and is a lovely little place, again, great value and good service, well worth a visit.


Then next door is a Kebab place and a Tapas bar TAPICA, opposite is the LA CERVECERIA which serves tapas and burgers and beers and have a beer garden 

As you continue down this road you will find the CIVIC BAR RESTAURANT and then further along in the park is the PARK BAR a great spot for sitting on hot summer evenings with a cold beer (they serve them in ice cold glasses) serves tapas, baguettes and burgers.


Close to the Genti di Pasta restaurant, if you turn down the road next to Cajamurcia Bank, this takes you onto the next main street, which has the disco bars on it, Atrium, Cum Laude ect... but if you keep going until you see the Sports Pavilion on your left and a waste peice of ground on the right, there is a superb little spanish bar restaurant called:
ESPIGARES they serve simple home cooked spanish food, at very reasonable prices and great service. They also do a menu of the day for 9 euros. I have just found this and think its great. See my blog  post for pictures, prices ect (update...have now been back 4 times and had exceptional service and food, couldnt reccomend this place highly enough)http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/10/bar-restaurante-espigares-roldan.html




Outside of Roldan you have the industrial estate on the C3319 road, where you will find:


Jaipur Palace -Indian restaurant
Alambra palace - Indian and grillhouse - with bangra dancers on saturday nights
The Wok - Chinese restaurant - with a buffet wok
Tipsy´s sports bar - Serves food, great pizzas
123 bowling alley

As you exit the resort (top entrance) and turn left, on that roundabout you will find:


Valle del sol venta and another little venta Navarro, both are very good, the little venta serves a menu del dia which is very good.

 

SUMMER FESTIVALS AROUND MURCIA 2010

The summer is upon us and so come the festivals, From Jazz to Flamenco there is something for everyone ...click on the links and click "descargar programas" to see the programmes and booking info.


San Javier Jazz Festival - 2nd July to 31st July
This festival is celebrated on fridays, saturdays and sundays throughout June and is thought to be one of the best Jazz festivals in Spain
http://www.murciaturistica.es/es/turismo.monografico?monografico=16-2010


Mar de Musicas - Cartagena - 9 July to 24th July

This year the 3 week music festival will be dedicated to Colombian music, exhibitions and literary performances around Cartagena.

http://www.murciaturistica.es/es/turismo.monografico?monografico=17-2010


Cante de las Minas -La Union -Flamenco - 3 August to 14th August

International Tourist Interest

Competition held in the mining town of La Unión. For a week, in the incomparable modernist setting of the Public Market, it is a succession of performances by aspirant beginners in quest of the coveted trophy - the miner's lamp - together with other famous singers.
Declared of International Tourist Interest
http://www.murciaturistica.es/es/turismo.monografico?monografico=19-2010

Cante de Flamenco -Lo Ferro (Roldan) 23rd August to 28th August

This Flamenco festival is celebrated in the small town of lo Ferro (which is adjacent to Roldan) and has a deep popular flavour to it.

http://www.murciaturistica.es/es/turismo.monografico?monografico=21-2010

Festival of Theatre Music and Dance - San Javier - 3rd August to 24th August
One of the most important summer festivals in the Murcia Region, which, here on the shores of the Mar Menor, combines classical and avant-garde theatre, ethnic music, prestigious soloists and classical and modern dance troupes from all over the world.
Declared of Regional Tourist Interest

http://www.murciaturistica.es/es/turismo.monografico?monografico=20-2010

FLAMENCO FESTIVAL IN SUCINA

From the 28th July to the 31st July, click here for more info
http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/free-flamenco-festival-sucina.html

For information on the running of the bulls around Murcia click http://polarisworldandbeyond.blogspot.com/2010/07/running-of-bulls-in-murcia.html