Around the valle may 2018 Issue no. 5
Chairmans report by sue Jones
Here comes summer (hopefully)!! It does seem a long time in coming. May is the traditional time for the Romerias so we can look forward to the colourful processions over the coming weeks, the ViĂąuela Romeria is the last weekend in May, which you will see from the ViĂąuela updates on page 5, unfortunately I have not been informed of the dates of any other Romeria. Also May is the time the Spanish celebrate their First Communion so be warned it can be quite difficult booking a restaurant on a Sunday throughout May.
A little bit of exciting news for you, myself, Stewart and Carol together with our partners, have been invited to the British Ambassadors Residence in Madrid for a Garden Party to celebrate the Wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle we are really looking forward to it! On to Club matters, we have been working very hard to come up with a full programme of events for the coming months which we hope you will enjoy, page 9 gives you the itinerary for the proposed trip to Valencia in October, we hope you will be able to go.
Last but not least I would like to say a big Thank You to Carol and Yvonne who have stepped down from the committee, they have worked hard over the past 12 months and will be missed. Also I would like to thank Anne for returning and also to Louis for putting himself forward for the committee I look forward to working with both of you over the coming year.
contents CHAIRMANS REPORT APRIL MEETING
april meeting by alan impey
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FORTHCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS & WALK SCHEDULE APRIL WALK & VINUELA EVENTS SKITTLES
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TRIP TO VALENCIA
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ALCAUCIN DATES FOR YOUR DIARY INTERNATIONAL DAY
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COMMITTEEE
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7pm Monday April 2nd 2018 and the A.G.M. of the El Valle Asociacion traditionally a poorly attended meeting due to members being put off by the words A.G.M. To be fair 51 members turned up, not a bad turn out!!! Sue opened the meeting at 7.30pm and quickly ran through the agenda inside of 10 minutes!!!! With the new committee, pretty much the old one, in place with the addition of two new members, Louis Pollitt and Anne Dibden and the new chairperson, definitely the previous one, (notice I did not say old one)!!!! the meeting moved on with the overview of forthcoming events and such and a reflection on the events already completed. Sue announced a short break to replenish drinks prior to our evening’s guest speakers, Tracey Webb and Sandra Huellebrand. Tracey gave us an informed talk her work at the Centro Dharma which essentially specialises in Natural Alternatives to drugs etc to treat medical/emotional problems and such.
The content of her presentation contained so much information/advice and suggestions that you would be better of referring to their website at; http://www.centro dharma.com or emailing them at info@centro dharma.com you will be gladly given all the information/help you need. Tracey then handed over to Sandra who gave us an insight into her role working with the Dorn Method of Relaxation Coaching, once again all information can be found on Sandra's website, http://www.feelgood-axarquia.com or by email at; enquiries at
feelgoodaxarquia@gmail. om.
After questions from the floor were answered it was time for Sue to start the draw for the cash box which stood at €325.00. No one managed to pick the all important key so the prize rolls over to next month. The meeting was closed at 8.50pm with thanks to all who attended. Just for a moment I would like to go back to the AGM and the agenda item relating to the Financial Accounts!!! It was good to see that the past financial year saw reduction in the cash held in account, OK it was only €175.00 but this was testament to the fact that all the committee's hard work to try balance costings with prices was working well.
FORTHCOMING MEETINGS May 7th
Photo quiz by Sue and Elaine
June 14th
Mr & Mrs
July 2nd
Musical evening
AUGUST -
NO MEETING
September 3
Visit by Cruz Roja
May 8th 2018 Discover a little bit of the history and the most important monuments of velez-malaga, with an English speaking guide on the little tourist train which we have reserved Exclusively Afterwards there is the option of lunch in restaurant el convento €10 TRAIN €14 NON MEMBERS LUNCH €10 FURTHER DETAILS TO FOLLOW
June 27
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hog roast at mis tapitas catered by axacaterers With
Music by
Liquid lunch 19:30 for 20:00 start Cost €10 members
July 19 2018 th
Menu del dia Further details to be announced
August15th 2018 This year we are reviving the trip to Almuñecar to see the fireworks to music display on the beach If you haven’t been, then this is a must! Bus leaves Mis tapitas at 18:45 and leaves Almuñecar at 00:45 Cost €8.50 members WALKS SCHEDULE MAY 10th
Led by Ray and Caz Edwards. Start at their house, on Arenas road out of Velez Malaga at Km 4 look for the Los Almendros sign on right and go sown concrete road and over bridge, 250 mtrs after house and parking on left. After at Limonar Restaurant in Velez Malaga.
JUNE 14Tth
Led by Graham & Sue Smith Start at the entrance to the multi storey car park as you enter Canillas de Aceituno. After at the restaurant in Canillas. Start 11:00
JULY 12th
Led by Stewart & Elaine Start 19:00 TBA
AUGUST 9th
Led by Jan and Barry. Walk will start from Pepe Molinos car park in Almayate. Turn right from Torre del Mar and it’s the first car park on the left. Walk starts at 7 pm.
April walk BY Thursday April 12th 2018 and as it was the second Thursday of the month it was time for the El-Valle monthly walk!!! This month’s walk was scheduled to be led by Rubi and Jane, assisted by Terry, and should have taken place at Guaro, up above Periana, followed by lunch at the restaurant in Guaro. When the final recce went ahead, prior to the walk, it was found the restaurant owner was ill in hospital and the restaurant would not be open!!! Our leaders quickly re-scheduled the walk to take place from Cruce de Salia and Sue, our chairperson and editor sent out an email circular to members advising of the change. Seventeen walkers turned up on a day that promised little in the way of good weather but we were pleasantly surprised by a nice dry day, not too hot and in fact a good walking day.
We set off from outside the Spanish bakery for a short spell along the Periana Road before we went right, across country, and climbed steadily up to the Castillo de Salia which marked the high point of the walk.
Whilst having our meal the promised/threatened rain arrived but we were fine sat in the restaurant, warm and dry!!!! Thanks Rubi/Jane and not forgetting Terry!!!!!!
From there we dropped steadily down into Los Kikos/Venta Baja and then along the valley back to Cruce de Salia and a well deserved menu Del día at Meson Sara.
Walk Details; Distance Walking Time Stopped Time Total Time Moving Ave. hour.
6.68kms 1hr 44mins. 24mins. 2hr 08mins. 3.8 kms per
Reminder of forthcoming events in Viñuela
Last weekend in May
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Romeria at Lake Viñuela
JUNE 16th
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FESTIVAL ROCK
JUNE 23rd
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VERDIALES FESTIVAL
JUNE 29-30-1
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MOTORCYCLING FESTIVAL
JULY 13-14-15
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LOS GOMEZ FESTIVAL
JULY 27-28-29
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LA VIÑUELA FESTIVAL
AUGUST 17-18-19
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LOS ROMANES FESTIVAL, FLAMENCO FESTIVAL 19th FESTIVAL ROCK AT LOS ROMANES
Skittles match
by alan impey
Friday 20th April 2018, a cloudy start to the day, and this was after several days of glorious weather!! It was the day of the El-Valle skittles tournament held as usual at Bar Atila's Puente don Manuel. Sue had sorted the players into five teams of five and had taken care to sort the teams into what was hoped would be the fairest distribution of available talent!!!!! As the game progressed, all in a great sporting manner, NOT!!!! it was obvious that everyone was enjoying themselves and there were no attempts by rival team members to put other players off. This is if you ignore the pieces of chino that kept appearing
on the playing surface or the cat calls of "no pressure then" when someone was about to bowl!!!!
The highest individual scorer was Derek and lowest individual scorer was Elaine.
It was all in good fun though and of course one team went through to victory and it was a close run thing with the top three teams being separated by only FOUR points.
After the prize giving it was time for lunch and Atila's did us proud with fast efficient service. Thanks to our El-Valle chairperson, Sue, who was the prime organiser of the event.
1st DAY: PUENTE DON MANUEL (MIS TAPITAS) - >> VALENCIA Departure at 7.30 am from Mis Tapitas (Puente Don Manuel), stop on the road for coffee and breakfast. Free time for lunch en route (not included), continuation of the trip arrival in VALENCIA Around 18.00h. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. 2nd DAY: VALENCIA. Breakfast at the hotel and departure to visit Valencia with local guide in English, where we will visit, The Fallas Museum, Basilica, Merchants' Market that is a World Heritage Site, Central Market, National Museum of Ceramics, City Hall etc ... Free afternoon and evening. 3rd DAY: VALENCIA- AND CITY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. Breakfast at the hotel and departure to visit The City of Arts and Sciences (entrance included Ocenografic + Hemisferic + Museum), it is considered the largest in Europe. Entry included. Afternoon and evening free 4th DAY: ALBUFERA- TOURIST BUS TOUR WITH BOAT AND MENU PAELLA IN THE ALBUFERA Breakfast at the hotel and departure to visit the Albufera National Park. We will go by boat observing the abundant native migratory fauna, as well as the aquatic vegetation. Lunch paella menu included.
5th DAY: VALENCIA- CARTAGENA- PUENTE DON MANUEL (MIS TAPITAS) Breakfast and departure to visit CARTAGENA with local guide, we will visit the most important of the city, among it, we will visit the remains of the Roman Theater and (entrance included). Free time for lunch and departure to the place of origin, Brief stops on route, arrival and end of service.
PRICE PER PERSON IN ACCOMMODATION BED + BREAKFAST: € 385 X PERSON for members Single supplement €38 per night
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR INTEREST AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IN ORDER FOR US TO GUAGE THE LEVEL OF INTEREST SO WE CAN GO AHEAD AND CONFIRM THE TRIP AS WE DO NOT LIKE HAVING TO CANCEL
Dates for your diary from alcaucin ayuntamiento SATURDAY 5th MAY 11:00 TO 20:00
FRIDAY 13th JULY at 22:00 Location to be confirmed
The Insutainable Big Band of Malaga in Concert
The organization of these events is a big and complicated job. We therefore ask everybody to assist and to promote these acts. The musical event (Harp Concert and the Big Band) are promoted by the DIPUTACION OF MALAGA
International day in la ViĂąuela Sunday, 29th May saw the 3rd International Day hosted by ViĂąuela Ayuntamiento. It was a bright sunny day but quite windy, which caused a few problems for the various pergolas that had been provided for the stall holders. Many nationalities were represented, some of which were run by businesses but others, such as those hosted by the English, Welsh and Irish offered samples of traditional fayre from those countries, these samples were free of charge although there were donation tins on the tables for Angeles de Noche. There was a bouncy castle for the children and Alan and Louise provided the musical entertainment for the afternoon. It was good to see all the nationalities coming together and everyone mixing. At the end of the afternoon I believe there was a colour party! Where powdered paint was to be thrown, needless to say we decided to call it a day before that happened!!!
SHORT CRUST PASTRY BASE 2 TABLESPOONS APRICOT JAM 4 oz/110 gms MARGARINE 3oz/75 grms CASTER SUGAR 1 LGE EGG 1 TBLSPN SEMOLINA 2 oz/50 grms WALNUTS 1 TBLSPN S R FLOUR 1 TBLSPN GROUND ALMONDS 1 TBLSPN GROUND RICE 2 oz/50 grms SULTANAS
A great afternoon enjoyed by all, we look forward to next year.
Pre-heat the oven to 180. Make the pastry base from a short crust pastry recipe or pre bought pastry Roll out pastry to fit a swiss roll tin 7 in by 11 in. Cover the pastry base with apricot jam, do not be too sparing as the jam does add to the final texture and flavour. Cream the margarine and sugar together until white and creamy, add the egg followed by the remaining ingredients. Mix for just a few seconds until all the fruits and nuts have been incorporated. Spread this mixture over the apricot jam, spreading it evenly. Now bake in the oven for 30 - 35 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven and while it is still hot sprinkle caster sugar over the top, leave to cool in the tin and when cool cut into slices. This cake keeps well if stored in an airtight tin.
Asociacion el valle del embalse Committee 2017/2018
Chair & Newsletter Editor Sue Jones Tel: 680407894
Treasurer: Chris Wishart Tel: 609952926
Almoner: Christine Goreham Tel: 635361233
Secretary: Stewart Common Tel: 647076177
Joint Vice Chair
Barbara Jenkinson Tel: 616264067
Joint Vice Chair Dorothy Girvan Tel: 676320615
MEMBERS
Elaine Edwards Tel: 647076177
Peter Girvan Tel: 676320615
Anne Dibden Tel: 605826358
Bethune McCarroll Tel: 634404169
Louis Pollitt Tel: 0044746367618
INFORMATION NEWSLETTER EDITOR newslettereditor2012@gmail.com WEBSITE - www.el-valle-asociacion.com A REPRESENTTIVE OF THE COMMITTEE WILL BE ON DUTY EVERY FRIDAY BETWEEN 11:30 AND 12:30 AT MESON SARA EXCEPT IN AUGUST