HSBC talk on market conditions and outlooks for 2010 HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt (International) SA recently gave an investment presentation to English speaking clients and another to German speakers on two consecutive days at Restaurante Santiago in Marbella. As well as the presentation by the Private Banking Team, there was an opportunity for guests to sample excellent cuisine and wine at one of Marbella’s finest restaurants, and to take a tour of the impressively stocked bodega. The investment seminar covered aspects such as present market conditions, the investment outlook and investment opportunities for 2010. HSBC Trinkaus is based in Luxembourg, with local contacts here in Spain. The company forms part of the private banking division of the HSBC Group.
i For a copy of the presentation or information on private banking services
on offer from HSBC, please contact Richard Black on Tel: 951 279 223. www.hsbctrinkaus.lu
Reviva Weddings: for the most special day of your life With the big day coming up, and a long checklist to complete, wouldn’t life be easier with a local shop featuring stylish design and décor items? The good news for soon to be blushing brides and grooms is that Reviva Weddings’ Laura Charles has just teamed up with Earthscent Flowers to launch a shop which is the first of its kind in Marbella. Laura, who realised there was a gap in the market for a stylish wedding and party design service, launched Reviva Weddings three years ago, and has since earned a reputation as one of Europe’s top wedding designers. Loraine Gilder from Earthscent, meanwhile, has trained with renowned florist Paula Pryke Flowers in London, and has successfully run her flower store for 10 years. With Laura and Loraine’s combined attention to detail and trends, you will find a wonderful selection of decorations and flowers to help you style your event, from elegant chair covers, sashes and linens to fabulous bridal flowers, ceremony decorations and enchanting centrepieces. The shop also carries many unique accessories, fabulous gifts, favour ideas, sky and water lanterns, wedding stationery, cakes, cake toppers, confetti cones and fans.
Pre-owned boat show at Marina Marbella From April 1 to 5, a pre-owned boat show will be held in the marina of Puerto Banús. An estimated 100 boats, from 17 to 84 feet, are expected to be present at the show, supervised by the respected firm Marina Marbella, S.A. This will be a great event for anyone looking for a good deal and great value for money, with the added security of boats being serviced by the professionals at Marina Marbella. All boats will be in the water and available for sea-trials. As well as the sale of pre-owned and brokerage boats, Marina Marbella Group focuses on sales, service, importing, exporting and distribution of powerboats and motor yachts of the following brands: Sea Ray, Chris Craft, Azimut, Absolute, Dominator, Lazzara, Marquis, and Cabo Yachts. Marina Marbella has offices and service facilities in Spain, England, Sweden, Portugal and Morocco.
i Puerto Pesquero s/n, Marbella. Tel: 952 777 099. www.marinamarbella.net New charitable, environmental and cultural projects for Fundación Fuerte Fundación Fuerte, the association created by the Fuerte Hotel Group to organise charitable and cultural activities and promote environmental sustainability, is excited about the host of events it has lined up for 2010. This year, some 12 social charitable and 10 cultural activities have been approved, a significant increase on last year’s quota. The line up will include education programmes, drug awareness campaigns and socio-cultural events. The Fundación’s first activities can be traced back to its founder, José Luque, who frequently supported local charities and sports institutions, forming part of the Programa Proyecto Hombre de Marbella. The Fundación Fuerte was officially created in 2005, following the successful construction of a house for 60 homeless children. Isabel María García Bardón, José Luque’s widow and President of the Fuerte Group, together with her children who also hold important positions in the Group, are committed to running a socially aware, environmentally friendly hotel chain which is as concerned about its surroundings as it is about the satisfaction of its clients.
i C. C. Pinares, Elviria. Tel: 951 271 220/ 952 839 830/ 618 021 172.
i www.fundacionfuerte.org
Ski workshops for the physically and mentally challenged Construction company Ferrovial and the Fundación Adecco joined forces with the Fundación Deporte y Desafío to sponsor two weeks of skiing in the Sierra Nevada for the physically and mentally challenged. The first ski week ran from February 7 to 12, while the second started in February 28 and will run until March 5. Special exercises and goals were set for all participants by experienced instructors who know how to adapt exercises to specific needs. Participants and one guest each took advantage of the ski weeks, accommodation and meals, thanks to this original, fun incentive.
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