La Marina Advertiser brings you news and views on local issues in La Marina Urbanisation, La Marina Pueblo and San Fulgencio.
If you have any QUESTIONS for Samantha about local issues, please email Sam on info@lamarinaadvertiser.com
It's a Local Affair!
with Samantha Hull San Fulgencio Councilor
Answering all your questions about local issues as well as exploring life and culture in Spain as a San Fulgencio local.
IN LA MARINA & SAN FULGENCIO
People often ask about the different local charities so I have tried to bring together the key groups making such a difference in our area whether it be by offering direct help with food, medical care, mental health, or animal welfare. If you know of another local group that should be included, please get in touch and let us know.
AAN (Asociación de Ayuda al Necesitado)
This group works directly with the local council to assist families in urgent need. They supply non-perishable food, basic hygiene products, and household items. Most of their work is behind the scenes, and they depend on both donations and referrals from the town´s social services office.
Cruz Roja
The Red Cross in La Marina is part of the national network and offers support to elderly residents, people with mobility problems, and families facing sudden hardship. They assist with transport to medical appointments, check-in visits, and help with accessing essential services and documentation. Volunteers are trained and often multilingual.
DEBRA Butterfly Children’s Charity
DEBRA supports children with epidermolysis bullosa, a condition that causes extremely fragile skin. Families receive medical supplies, home care guidance, and emotional support. Local fundraising and donations play an important role in sustaining these services, especially
in expat-heavy areas like La Marina.
MABS Cancer Support Group
MABS offers free practical help to people affected by cancer. This includes transport to hospitals, interpretation at medical appointments, equipment loans, and visits for those who need support. Their volunteers are trained to provide reassurance and help reduce stress during difficult times.
Paul Cunningham Nurses
This charity focuses on palliative care, giving patients the option to remain at home in familiar surroundings. They provide nurses and carers who work with families to manage medication, comfort, and support in the final stages of life. Their services are free to those in need.
Samaritans in Spain
Samaritans offer a phone line for emotional support, open to anyone who
CHARITIES
needs someone to talk to. The service is confidential and handled by trained volunteers. Many of the callers are dealing with loneliness, anxiety, or life changes, and the service offers a calm space to speak freely.
SAT Animal Rescue
SAT has been active in the area for years, focusing on the rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming of stray dogs. They work closely with local vets and also provide advice on responsible pet ownership. Their volunteers help with dog walking, transport, home checks, and more.
Pets in Spain
This charity focuses on animals that are abandoned, injured, or left behind. Their network of foster carers allows for more flexible and immediate rescue efforts. They handle adoptions locally and abroad, and they also work to promote sterilisation and microchipping.
Easy Horse Care Rescue Centre
This rescue centre deals with larger animals that have often suffered years of neglect or mistreatment. Their sanctuary provides a permanent home for horses, ponies, and donkeys that can’t be rehomed. They welcome visitors by appointment and rely on public support to cover feed and veterinary bills.
K9 Club
K9 not only runs a shelter but also offers temporary fostering, fundraising events, and educational talks about animal welfare. They often take in animals in poor condition and nurse them back to health before finding them a new home.
La Marina Street Cats
La Marina Street Cats is a small, local group. They focus on caring for the stray cat population in and around La Marina urbanisation. Their work includes trap–neuter–return (TNR) to manage colony numbers, feeding routines, and rehoming kittens when possible. The group is volunteer-run and depends entirely on local donations, community fundraising, and online appeals.
Ways to Help
Our local charities rely on people in the community giving their time, donating supplies, or helping to raise money. Some volunteers help by walking dogs, driving people to hospital, or sorting donated clothes. Others give a few hours a week to help in offices, make phone calls, or translate. Every bit helps. Whether you´re here year-round or just a few months, there´s usually something useful you can do, and most groups are glad to hear from anyone willing to lend a hand!
My La Marina
with Martin and Marleen from Ambacht Ink
When, and why, did you come to La Marina?
We arrived here from Holland in November of last year. The reasons... we were looking for a new adventure, a change in life and, of course, an improvement on Dutch weather! We chose La Marina as we already knew people who lived here.
Where were you living previously, and what were you doing?
Rotterdam, a small village near there, that´s where we were living. Originally we were both working in a large Dutch company...
Martin: I was working in the maintenance department but I´d always had an interest in art, even as a kiddy I was always drawing, and later my interest in art met with an interest in tattoos and I went to a tattooing school to learn more. From there I started tattooing real, live people as a hobby which eventually, twelve years ago now, led to me opening Ambacht Ink, my own tattoo parlour!
Marleen: And me... me, I was working in compliance in the same business as Martin... up to my ears in paperwork! Then, after Martin started , he kept telling me lots of his customers were also asking for piercings and permanent make-up...that´s the use of tattooing to create the appearance of things like eye liner, eyebrows, and lip colour. I listened to Martin and I thought... hmm... sounds interesting (and an escape from all the paperwork!) so I got the necessary tuition and joined Martin, full time, in the tattoo parlour... which was now a tattoo and piercing parlour!
What do you do now?
Soon after we moved over we started up the tattoo and piercing parlour, Ambacht Ink, here in La Marina.
Martin: I do the tattoos. The tattoo can be from my own pretty wide catalogue of designs or it can be something completely at the request of the customer. I also do tattoo cover-ups and modifications.
Marleen: And I do the permanent make up and piercings... the piercing could be as simple as an ear piercing or something more complex and intimate. It should be said though that both me and Martin take what we do very seriously and customer care comes first so we always follow the highest standards of hygiene and safety and would never do anything that we consider might put the customer at risk.
What is your favourite thing about La Marina?
Hmm... we have favourite things about La Marina rather than a favourite thing! It´s a pleasant place to live, well located, nice and near to the beach and the people are a friendly bunch and we don´t need to say anything about how much nicer the weather is here!!
And the future?
We just want to carry on enjoying the more relaxed, and cheerful, pace of life here, meeting and making more friends and the business has had a great start so we´d like that to continue too!
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Gran Alacant & La Marina Royal British Legion
Victory Over Japan 80th Anniversary Celebration
Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) commemorates the Allied victory over Japan in World War II. It is primarily celebrated on August 15th, 1945, the day Japan announced its surrender, although the formal signing of the surrender document took place on September 2nd, 1945, aboard the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay.
What is the significance of the victory over Japan?
V-J Day, or Victory over Japan Day, marks the end of World War II, one of the deadliest and most destructive wars in history. When President Harry S. Truman announced on Aug. 14, 1945, that Japan had surrendered unconditionally, war-weary citizens around the world erupted in celebration.
Why did Japan lose WWII?
Japan's tanks could not compete with their opposite numbers. The Empire's logistical base was undeveloped for modern warfare. While the Allies could produce large numbers of trained pilots, Japan produced very few. When its elite airmen were lost at the Battle of Midway in June 1942, Japan could not replace them.
Hosted by Gran Alacant and La Marina Royal British Legion Branches
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Friday 15th August
Location: The Pub in Masa Square, Gran Alacant
Time: Fun starts at 2pm
Highlights of the Celebration
• Service: A commemorative service honouring the Victory over Japan, marking the 80th anniversary.
• Food: A variety of delicious options for all attendees.
• Music: Live performances to liven up the celebration.
• Games and Fun: Engaging activities for people of all ages.
• Raffle: Exciting prizes to be won during the event.
Open Invitation
This celebration warmly welcomes everyone to join in commemorating the historic Victory over Japan Day. Whether you're a local resident or visiting the area, come share in the fun, food, and festivities of this special occasion.
Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the community and honour an important milestone in history!
We are here to provide financial, social and emotional support to Veterans and serving Armed Forces Personnel and their families. You don’t have to be a veteran or serving member to join us!
Bee Kind to Your Mind
With Clare Fitzpatrick of The Hive Holistic Hub
Even Therapists Need Support Sometimes
I just want to be honest with you for a minute.
Even though I’m a therapist and I spend my days helping other people, I don’t always have it all figured out. In fact, I often find it much easier to help others than to help myself.
It’s strange, isn’t it? We can see things clearly when it’s someone else going through it. We can offer great advice, hold space, and know exactly what to say. But when it’s our own thoughts, emotions, or worries? It’s not always that simple.
I’ve had times when I’ve felt overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in my own head. I’ve struggled with sleep, with stress, and with knowing what the “right” next step is. And sometimes, even with all the tools I know, it’s still hard to use them on myself.
That’s why I really get it, why you might feel like you should be able to cope, but you’re just not managing. Or why asking for help feels like a big deal. I’ve been there.
What I’ve learned over time is that it’s okay to need support. It’s okay to not have all the answers. And sometimes, having someone there to guide you or just listen makes all the difference.
That’s why The Hive exists. Not just for people who are struggling in big ways, but for anyone who needs a bit of support, space, or calm. We all need that sometimes.
So if you’re reading this and thinking, “I should be able to sort myself out,” please know you don’t have to do it alone. It’s not a weakness to ask for help. In fact, it’s one of the strongest things you can do.
You’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it all out by yourself.
Does Therapy even work?
Not every therapy works for everyone. And that’s okay
If you’ve ever tried a type of therapy and thought, “That just didn’t help me,” please know: that doesn’t mean something is
wrong with you, or with the therapy.
It just means you haven’t found your fit yet. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. We all respond differently. Some people love talking therapies. Others don’t want to talk at all. Some feel transformed after energy healing or a massage. Others prefer structured tools or body-focused work. Some need calm and stillness. Others need to move, express, or release emotion.
That’s why at The Hive, we offer a range of therapies, from solution-focused hypnotherapy to Reiki, massage, reflexology, sound healing, holistic counselling, and more. Because we understand that healing is personal.
Sometimes, it takes a little bit of exploring to find what really resonates with you. That’s not failure, it’s just part of the process.
You don’t need to explain why something didn’t work. You’re allowed to try again. You're allowed to say, “Actually, this feels better.”
We’re here to support you in discovering what works for your mind, body, and soul. No pressure. No judgment. Just options, care, and guidance as you navigate your own unique path.
If you're unsure where to start, let’s have a chat. We’ll help you figure out what might feel like a good next step for you.
Because healing isn’t about fitting into a box. It’s about finding what makes you feel whole again.
THE HIVE HOLISTIC HUB
CC Bahia de la Dunas (behind Mercadona) Tel: +34 711 093 378
clare@thehiveholistichub.com www.thehiveholistichub.com
WILL BE DONE
Paul Blackmoore (Practice Principal) with little helper Benny, his rescue French Bulldog
When arranging legal documents covering the UK while in Spain, many people primarily focus on cost or location to themselves/convenience and while these are certainly factors which must be taken into consideration as part of your overall decision, they should certainly by no means, be the primary reasons for your final choice of provider.
You should consider the following when choosing any practitioner in Spain to supply your UK legal documents:
BEWARE OF USING UNQUALIFIED, UNTRAINED AND UNINSURED PROVIDERS OF UK WILLS AND POWERS OF ATTORNEY IN SPAIN
1. Does the firm you are considering have SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority) regulated practitioners on the team?
2. Are the drafters of the documents themselves STEP (Society of Tax and Estate Practitioners) qualified and registered?
3. Is the advice you being given coming from a qualified and certified College of Will Writers trained individual?
4. Does the company you are considering, have Professional Indemnity Insurance covering their advice and work so that if there are any issues in the future, your beneficiaries have legal recourse for compensation if required?
5. Does the provider have a UK office that your UK beneficiaries/ Attorneys can easily liaise with? If the answer is no to any of the above,
should you really be using them? Peace of mind and confidence for you and your family when it comes to such matters, far outweighs any initial costs.
Thy Will Be Done pride themselves in having all of the above in place, with their PI insurance covering them for up to £2 million per claim if it was ever required.
You are strongly recommended to use qualified professionals when it comes to important legal matters and Thy Will Be Done can provide initial advice free of charge either over the phone or face to face in their offices in Benijofar, whichever suits you best.
Contact them today on 865 756 058 or by completing their contact form on their website at www.thywill.es Getting the wrong advice now could cost your family considerable time, money and stress in the future.
THE WRITING GROUP: POEMS
If you´d like to know more about The Writing Group email Paddy at paddychristie7@gmail.com or call/whatsapp him on 634 343 956
Damn Daffodils!! by Paddy Christie
Damn daffodils I hate to see your peeping buds appear. Your cowardly yellow colour looks just like stale beer.
In full bloom you tease and bend, and promise summer wonder. But, then you go and disappear like the flash before the thunder. You grow in clusters shoving and pushing, demanding great attention. But, remember this, you’re not a kiss your life’s not worth a mention.
To mow the lawn, you are a big thorn. You’re always in the way. I weave and twist around your stems but, lose most of my day.
Give me the rose its challenging pose. Its shake and tease and wonder. Its perfumed scent to thrill the sense and last, for so much longer.
MY WISH by Carol Garrett
What would I wish for you, my love, if I could have the choice. The universe is waiting for you to find your voice. My advice to you, sweet darling child, is keep your mind wide open. Take every chance, think positive, opportunities will awaken. Never say it’s difficult or think it cannot be done. Believe, be brave, you will succeed, your life has just begun.
Don’t go through life and have regrets the years fly by, that’s true, Fill every day with something new
that’s what I wish for you.
These first few years have set your path anticipation strong.
Always ask “what will I find” on paths, you walk along
Take giant steps, spread your wings to yourself be true.
Make memories, enjoy your life.
This is my wish for you
AWAKENING by Gerry April 2025
Angry clouds gather, rain appears
Mother Nature is shedding her tears
It´s gloomy, grey, another wet day
Rain, rain, go away
Thunder roars overhead
Fairies moving furniture, my Mum always said Villagers scurrying to avoid the rain
Not wanting to venture outside again
The village now bereft of life
The wind so raw, it cuts like a knife
Then suddenly a chink of light
The sun appears her smile so bright
A whole new vibe is taking place
Now the sun has shown her face
No longer huddled, brollies overhead
People smile, raincoats shed
Dogs with their owners, out for a walk
Elders of the village sit and talk
Their working lives, long since done
Now sat relaxing, enjoying the sun
Birds shake their feathers, heads from under wing
Across the rooftops their voices sing
The children scamper as the school bell rings
Not a care in the world, innocent young things
Women polish, scrub and dust
A daily routine, for them a must
The village is awakening, it makes my heart sing
Good for the soul , I smile within
Dani’s Diaries
Let’s talk about something close to home for me: the Valencian language (Valencià) and Spain’s other regional languages. Most people outside the country think of Spanish (or Castellano, as we call it here) as the only language spoken, but that’s far from the truth.
I grew up in the Valencian Community (where we all are, right here, right now!), and learning Valenciano was just part of school life....we had lessons in grammar, vocab, and literature – though I’ll admit, they weren’t the highlight of my week! Only later did I appreciate Valenciano for what it is: not a dialect of Spanish, but a distinct language with its own history and identity.
Even basic phrases show the difference. In Castellano, it’s buenos días; in Valenciano, bon dia. Adiós becomes Adéu. Hasta mañana is fins demà. Place names shift too – Alicante becomes Alacant, and Elche becomes Elx
I rarely use Valenciano in daily life. Most conversations default to Castellano – it’s the common language across the country. Still, Valenciano stays with you. It’s part of the region’s cultural DNA.
Castellano became dominant during the unification of Spain under the Catholic Monarchs, but the other languages didn’t vanish. They survived – against censorship and shifting politics. A key moment came during the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s dictatorship, when regional languages were heavily suppressed. Speaking them in public could land you in serious trouble. Franco’s regime pushed a one-language, one-identity vision of Spain, leaving little room for the unique cultures of each region. That history is still felt today and is one of the reasons many people fight so hard to keep these languages alive.
Spain now officially recognises four languages: Castellano, Catalan/Valenciano,
Galician, and Basque. Their role in education is still debated. Some see them as vital for preserving heritage; others think they take focus away from more “useful” subjects like English.
In the Valencian Community this debate is especially present. Some see Valenciano as a point of pride. Others, particularly students and parents, question learning a language they rarely use. I understand both sides.
Galicia has similar tensions with galego, a language shaped by both Spanish and Portuguese roots. In the Basque Country, Euskara stands out as completely unique –unrelated to Latin or any major language. Its Celtic ties point back to ancient peoples who lived in the region long before Spain existed. It’s also interesting that in Spain we say Castellano, not just “Spanish”. That’s because it originated in the Kingdom of Castile and spread from there. Like French or Italian, it evolved from Latin – with strong Arabic influence due to centuries of Moorish rule. English, by contrast, mixes Latin and Germanic roots.
So, where do you still hear Valenciano? Official documents, public institutions, local festivals – in songs, speeches, and signage. Even if it’s not spoken every day, it’s still part of the rhythm of life.
Valenciano is a part of who I am. It connects me to the place I grew up in and to a history that’s deeper than any textbook could explain. It might not be essential to daily communication, but it is essential to identity – and to understanding the rich, layered culture of Spain.
SPANISH TIPS WITH CHRISTIAN
GETTING YOUR CAR THROUGH THE ITV IN SPAIN
If you´re a British resident living in Spain and own a car, you´re probably already aware of the ITV - short for Inspección Técnica de Vehículos. This is the Spanish equivalent of the UK’s MOT (Ministry of Transport test), and it´s a legal requirement to ensure your vehicle is roadworthy and safe.
When and Where?
The ITV must be done periodically depending on your vehicle´s age. For example, most cars need their first ITV after four years, and then every two years until they´re ten years old. After that, it’s annual. You’ll need to book an appointment (cita previa) at an ITV station (estación ITV ), which you can usually do online or by phone.
Preparing for the Test
Before your appointment, make sure your car is in good condition:
Check the lights ( luces), including indicators and brake lights. Ensure your tyres (neumáticos) have sufficient tread and correct pressure. Make sure your windshield wipers ( limpiaparabrisas) work and the windscreen (parabrisas) is free of cracks. Test your horn (claxon) and seatbelts (cinturones de seguridad).
It’s also good to have your vehicle registration document (permiso de circulación), ITV card (tarjeta ITV ), and insurance (seguro) with you.
The Inspection Process
At the ITV station, you’ll usually be asked to stay in the car and drive it through various checkpoints. A technician (técnico) will guide you. They’ll inspect:
Emissions (emisiones)
Brakes (frenos)
Suspension (suspensión)
Steering (dirección)
You might hear terms like:
Faros (headlights)
Matrícula (license plate)
Escape (exhaust)
Here at La Marina Languages we have been helping many students learning Spanish for the last 4 years. Check out our website and say “hola”.
Christian is based in La Marina and offers one-to-one Spanish lessons at all levels (on-line or face to face). He will also accompany you as a translator for visits to doctors, lawyers, notary – whatever you need!
Tel/Whatsapp: 623 279 074 lamarinalanguages@gmail.com www.lamarinalanguages.com
If your car passes, you’ll receive a sticker (pegatina) to place on your windscreen, showing the expiry date. If it fails (desfavorable), you’ll need to fix the problems and return for a re-test (revisión or segunda inspección).
TIPS
Don’t leave it to the last minute - the ITV can be booked up in busy months. Some stations allow walk-ins, but it´s safer to have a reservation (reserva).
If your Spanish is limited, consider bringing someone who can help translate.
Getting your ITV done on time not only keeps you legal on the road but ensures your vehicle is safe for you and others. A little preparation and understanding of key Spanish terms will go a long way.
TULISA´S TALES
A Tribute to Chelsea
Bark! Hullo hooman and doggy friends! This month I'm handing things over to my Jack Russell step-mum Misty as she wants to bark out a tribute for Chelsea.
Chelsea was another doggy who lived here in Villa Misty with Misty and her two hoomans before me and my sister Wendy came along, we never met her as she'd crossed the Rainbow Bridge before our arrival.
By all accounts Chelsea was a wonderful girl. She was the love-puppy of an even earlier generation of doggies. Misty tells me that her father was Soho 'Bob' Brown... a big furry, rambunctious (bet you didn't know I knew words like that, bark!) mongrel and Piggy 'Pee Pee' Lawson... another Jack Russell, mad as a box of cats... even nuttier than Wendy, apparently!
Anyway,I'll hand over to Misty to tell you more. Oh, don't forget that Misty was born on a farm in a place called Nawthun Ingerland and she does bark with a strong Nawthun Ingerland accent so I hope you hoomans can understand her... here she is!
“So, like, when I first adopted them two hoomans what I 'ave now there were another doggy 'ere a'ready. 'Er name were Chelsea and I spent many years wi' 'er before she crossed over t' Rainbow Bridge to That What Lies Beyond. She were luverly, were our Chelsea ('er full doggy name were Chelsea Elsie Patricia LawsonBrown... see 'er pic on t' page ' ere) and I loved 'er very much.
She had a difficult puppyhood did our Chelsea... her dad, Soho, well..'e were a typical bloke, always off doing summat else and his ma, Piggy, well, eeh, by heck, she were a reet nutjob that one, more interested in ball chasing, barking and biting than 'er puppy! Truth be told,
Chelsea were actually reared by Aunty Doreen, that fabulous Dachshund girl who also brought up Tulisa and Wendy.
Anyways despite all that, Chelsea grew up to be fabulous girl! She were 'alf mongrel and 'alf Jack. From her dad she got 'er wonderful furry coat of many colours, a wonderful, friendly nature and 'is very large size... she were reet big were our Chelsea, I heard it said sometimes that she were t' biggest dog on t' Costa Blanca! And from 'er Mum...well, 'er mum were, like, well potty and sometimes our Chelsea would get well yappy and jumpy and potty like 'er mum. Mostly though Chelsea were a reet luv and she were great wi' me, specially when I were a pup, and we had many great years together..I'll always remember this great game we used to play..it were called Chase Me Chelsea...I'd wind up Chelsea a bit and she'd bark and roll and so would I and then she'd chase me, round and round, up and down, barking and spinning... ooh, it were such a fun and after a while we'd both be so knackered that we'd curl up together and go to sleep. Ey oop... what a girl you were, Chelsea! I were devastated when you crossed that Rainbow Bridge but don't you worry, girl, you'll always be in me 'eart and soul and one day I'll cross t' Rainbow Bridge an' all and we'll be together again!”
Bark! Thanks for you barks on Chelsea, Misty. She sounds fab... wish I'd met her!
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La Marina Street Cats Update by Lorraine
La Marina Street Cats (recently featured in ´Bargain Brits in The Sun´ !) has had a busy few months working in the Trap, Neuter, Release scheme (TNR) and has now neutered 408 cats since it began it´s work. Additionally, La Marina Street Cats have now rehomed nearly 200 kittens!
If you´d like to volunteer to help La Marina Street Cats in their TNR operations, would like to donate money or cat food or would like to give a loving home to any of the little cuties pictured here please email Lorraine at lorrainjohnson123@yahoo.com or visit the La Marina Street Cats Facebook page.
Pets in Spain Update
By Mark Lewis
During the first half of this year vets and their associates, pet owners and supporters attended large scale demonstrations in all the major cities in Spain to demand amendments to new laws, introduced in January, and a return to the previous veterinary regime where treatment and medications could be used and prescribed based on a vets training and experience. The restraints imposed on vets since the introduction of the new laws is the restriction and use of high grade antibiotics and other medications for animals and forbidding the use of any medication classified for human use, even though the price of veterinary only drugs is much more expensive than a more widely used human classified drug available at farmacias.
A prime example of this dilemma is a medicine named alopurinol, used to treat the lethal canine disease leishmaniasis, rare in people but common in dogs and one of the biggest causes of dog mortality in Mediterranean countries. However, alopurinol is classified for human use and
not for dogs, so vets are not now allowed to prescribe it for a dog, only veterinary class drugs that are up to 20 times more expensive.
There are other restraints on vets since January regarding the uses of serum (saline solution), the prescribing of drugs must be in accordance with outdated leaflets that accompany them, with some not updated for up to 15 years despite recent scientific studies, the administering of a drug from the vet’s own stock can be only for the day of consultation, any subsequent days treatment of the drug must now be via a prescription and a full pack of the drug purchased from a farmacia, even though a pet may need just 2/3 tablets to complete the treatment!
Please scan the QR code to go to the online petition in support of Pets & Vets. More than 214,000 people have signed. The vital target is 500,000 to secure a reversion of the new restrictive laws.
Please share with all your online family and friends and ask for their support too.
Studio32 helps bring assistance to Alzheimers group facilities
Following on from the €6,000 donated recently across five charities from Studio32 and following the success of Sister Act, the recent donation of €1,000 to The Alzheimers Association gave an opportunity to discuss further the facilities available to people local to San Fulgencio and the La Marina urbanización. Chairperson Lonée Hopwood of Studio32 met with local councillors and Bea the Manager of the local Alzheimers Association to discuss how local residents with Alzheimers (and other mental health issues including Parkinsons) can better access help and how to best personalise this help according to a person´s needs.
Anyone who does need assistance or has questions as to what is available can visit the Ayuntamiento in San Fulgencio where first hand information is available. You can also whattsap a message to Bea on 685 595 379. New groups will be meeting from September and interest can be registered prior to this. Many activities are planned and structured to ability and requirements.
If you need help or know somebody that needs help, this is an excellent opportunity to access these services.
In the meantime Studio32 are mostly taking a summer break. But behind the scenes work is already well underway in the planning stage. There´s a lot to do! We expect our next show of 9to5 to be as big and successful as our recent fabulous Sister Act. You can keep up to date with any new information by contacting www. studiothirtytwo.org
Acting and singing workshops will begin in October and you are welcome to attend should you be interested in joining the Studio32 team.
We also have many social events all through the year from rafting to cream
teas and musical shows with an evening meal. This maintains the fun and bonding that is crucial to our fabulous team. We certainly know how to have fun!
So, whether you are passing the Alzheimers Association details to those who need help or looking to improve your own life, get in contact!
We hope to see you soon!
We are a friendly group of people who have all suffered the loss of someone we love.
Every person in our group understands the devastation, grief, hurt, worry, loneliness, and so many other feelings. We know how painful loss is, we understand what it feels like to lose someone.
Our group has a maximum of 10 -12 people, who support each other by getting together every Saturday, at Calle Azorin 5, Urbanisation La Marina, (near to the football pitch/tennis courts) between 15.00pm and 17.00pm (or stay as long as you wish).
Our Friendship and Support After Bereavement (FASAB) group, would like to support you at a very difficult time. If you would like to know more, please call Faith 618431723. (Please do leave a message if there is no reply – I will return your call).
Quiz time Quiz time
1. What colour is the flesh of an Avocado?
2. Which cartoonist was the creator of “The Snowman” ?
3. Douglas is the capital of which Isle?
4. When was the first Indian restaurant opened in England?
5. What meat should you use in a Shepherd’s Pie recipe?
6. Which zodiac sign is known as the sign of the Goat?
7. Who is Bart Simpson’s older sister?
8. What is the nationality of pianist Richard Clayderman?
9. What is a Shakespearan speech or scene with only one actor called?
10. In music how many Quavers are there in a Minim?
To solve the puzzle each 3 x 3 box, each row and each column must contain all the numbers 1 to 9. For hints and information visit www.sudoku.org.uk
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