CRUZ ROJA CONTINUE TO WELCOME FOOD DONATIONS

The Cruz Roja Torrevieja seemed very pleased with yet another delivery of donated food items.

David and Lorraine Whitney, were happy to deliver two trolley loads of food items for the charity, one courtesy of the generosity of and his fellow Berlin 90 band members day release to perform in front of an audience at a local venue, which Andy admits was a far cry from the band playing to just their music teacher and a handful of prison staff in the prison’s “wee auditorium between the blocks”.

However, things came to an abrupt end when the Scotsman was transferred to the infamous Carabanchel Prison in Madrid, many miles to the north, losing all contact with his bandmates in Sangonera.

Having served his time, and following his release from prison, Andy returned to his native Scotland where he forged a career in magazine publishing, but following his retirement he returned once more to the Murcia region, where he now lives on the Mar Menor Golf Resort, with his girlfriend and her family.

Soon after his return, Allan once again made contact with the DJ, Ángel Sopena, to ask for his help in locating his old band mates.

The DJ had continued to present his radio show, Música de Contrabando, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2021, and one of the bands that he continuously played on his show, according to the proud Scot, was Berlin 90.

"At the time, in interviews he gave about his popular radio programme Sopena said that one of the best memories he has from his career is the story of Berlin 90. This guy has met Bowie, The Stones and many other top names, but he said the one thing that he remembers fondly is the prison band he was involved with at the very beginning."

Unfortunately, Allan was to soon learn that one of the old band members had died, one had returned to Madrid and disappeared from the scene, and the drummer, who was French, had returned to France.

Overseas Supermarket customers and another supply of food bought with money raised at the recent charity event "Mingle Bells" at the Marina Bar, Calle de las Rosas. This event, organised by David and Lorraine, once again highlighted the generosity of people in these difficult times.

A big thank you must go to all of those people who kindly donated food items into the trolley in Overseas Supermarket

As such, Allan says that he cannot now reform the original band, but he does intend to start a new version of Berlin 90, whose music is back on the radio, thanks to Ángel Sopena.

He says that he has been discussing the possibility of returning to the prison where he was confined to play a free concert for the inmates. However, one thing he also says is certain; his time as a rock and roll jailbird has long been left behind. And one further footnote as the story was picked up by UK media, Allan has just been interviewed by The Times.

Torrevieja and to the manager James Lound for his charitable support. Thanks too to Rita and Dave Monaghan and their loyal team at the Marina Bar who again support and donate to worthwhile charities like the Cruz Roja.

(The photo shows Lorraine with some of the food items destined for the Charity)

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