Christmas Market

Sunday 10th December in the Renfe in La Alfoquia will be the 3rd Spanish Christmas Market.

This day there will be various attractuions for the children including an Bouncy Castle and the programme for the day will be

1000 Presentation and stories from the storybook of the Association of Tierra Esparto.

1100 to 1230 Round Table regarding the ecological products of the region

1400 Dance exhibition

1630 Fashion Show.

1730 Close of the market and children Christmas carols.

Sad News

It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the death of David Shear today (Monday 27th November). He succumbed after a long battle with cancer.

I first met David 8 or more years ago when he volunteered to help set up a website for Neighbourhood Watch, since then David has run the Albox Computer Club for many years. With his skill in this field he was selfless in the amount of time and effort he applied in making it count to help others.

During the past few years David has helped clean, renovate, update and install many computers to schools and other places where no such facilities were available.

He will be sorely missed but his work will be his legacy in that many children across the valley have access to computers they could not otherwise have had.  

Christmas Celebrations Los Llanos del Peral Village Church

Dates for your diary to start your Christmas celebrations.

At the Anglican Church Llanos del Peral there are two lovely Christmas services for the community to enjoy.

Sunday December 3^rd at 11.00AM we have a traditional Crib Service. Local children will place the much loved nativity figures in the stable as favourite Christmas carols are enjoyed together. A family occasion for all to enjoy in the traditional way.

Tuesday 12^th December at 6.00PM our Carols by Candlelight Service with mulled wine and minced pies to share afterwards. 

This is always a popular event so please come early to be sure of a seat.

                   

English Cinema in Albox

I have been asked by the organisers of the Cinema in Albox which shows the latest movies in english. The cinema is in the Albox Town Hall in the Frederica Garcia Lorca Room.

Admission is €5.50 and in the next few weeks they have the following films

Monday 27th November at 1900 The Bookshop starring Bill Nighy and Emily Mortimer.

Monday December 4th 1800 Disney and Pixars Coco.

Monday December 11th 1900 Murder on the Orient Express

For more details or to check in future visit the Facebook page at

 https://www.facebook.com/CineAlbox

Christmas Fair and NHW AGM

Two events coming up this week.

On Sunday 26th November in the Renfe in La Alfoquia from 12 noon until 3.0pm there is to be a Christmas Fair in aid of the charity ACRAA with all monies raised going to the Walk for Life Charity in Arboleas. There will be a variety of craft stalls, festive themed food stalls with freshly made pies cakes pastries etc. Hot and cold refreshments will be available. Entrance will be 1 euro in return for which you will be given a raffle ticket to wine a case of wine!

Secondly on Tuesday 28th November at 6.0pm in Bar Cielos (near the pool bar in La Alfoquia) will be held the Annual General Meeting of Zurgena Neighbourhood Watch Scheme. This is the only legally required meeting for the scheme to continue. If you have time pop along and show your support for the people who keep the scheme alive. 

IBI Reminder, Tapas Route, Christmas Fair and NHW AGM

Final Reminder for your 2017 IBI bills. They need to be paid before the 20th November otherwise they will start to attract penalties. If you have not received yours please check with the Town Hall as (from previous experience) I have learned that it is the homeowners responsibility to check.

The Tapas route, following last years successful event, is being held over the next two weekends. Friday Saturday and Sunday 17, 18, 19 and 24, 25, 26 November. A list of the bars taking part is shown below. When you visit any of the bars collect one of the route cards. Have each bar you visit stamp the card and at the conclusion of the event there will be a draw. The first 3 drawn out of the hat will win prizes which include a weekend away and a meal for two.

Parque Bar in Zurgena
Bar Fragua just up from Parque Bar in Zurgena
Pepe´s Bar in the square Zurgena
Kalevala, Los Carasoles
Bar La Vida, Cucador Norte
Union Bar, Main Road La Alfoquia
Catalan Bar on the corner below the square where the Argentinian Cafe  is.
Pool Bar La Alfoquia


The charity ACRAA are to hold their Christmas Fair in the Renfe Sunday 26th November from 12 noon until 3.0pm with all money raised going to Walk for Life Arboleas. Admission is €1 but for that you receive a raffle ticket with a chance to win a case of wine! There will be a variety of craft, gift and food stalls. And Santa will be there!

Lastly the Annual General Meeting of the Zurgena Neighbourhood Watch is to be held in Bar Cielos (near the Swimming Pool in La Alfoquia)  at 6.0pm Tuesday 28th November. It will be a short meeting but we hope to see some support. 

Remembrance Day Service

Just to confirm for anyone, who may be unsure, this years Remembrance Day Service is to be held in the Renfe at 1030am tomorrow Saturday the 11th.