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| . Please help us to keep these details accurate ART CENTRE ASSOCIATION, JAVEA. The aim of the Art Centre, Javea is to encourage both beginners and experienced artists alike, by offering tuition in a wide variety of traditional and contemporary arts and crafts. There is an occasional newsletter, an 'Arty Farty Garden Party' each year and various exhibitions. Membership is €5 per year from September to September. Members are welcome to use the Art Centre as a meeting point at any time. The Art Centre is in a quiet country house not too far away from ‘Inn On The Green’ bowling club and behind Las Laderas Urbanisation. Part of the house has been remodelled with extra windows, special lighting and central heating for the two studios, reception area and coffee lounge (free tea & coffee at any time ! !). There is easy parking and wheelchairs are welcome. Lorely and Glyn Griffiths have retired after more than 35 years working around the World. Glyn had previously been involved in telecommunications (now promoted to car park attendant and janitor for the Art Centre ! ! ) This will be the 4th Art Association Lorely will be running. She started the first Design College in Nairobi more than 30 years ago and finally was looking after the Art Society in Dubai for many years. Subjects usually available are: - Painting in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolour, Pastel, Drawing, Mixed Media, Portraiture, Creative Textiles and Restoration of Porcelain. All of the subjects are available for absolute beginners or for those more advanced. Although the Art Centre is a non-profit association, there will be a flat charge of 20 Euros per 3-hour session, whatever the subject, this pays the teachers and covers the overheads. Also everyone is welcome to arrive early and leave late or come for a coffee any morning. Usually groups will meet (3hrs per session) once a week, in the mornings, 10am to 1pm. We will always welcome enthusiastic and experienced people to teach any existing or new subject. Those who would like to attend could add their names to the subject “Wish List” and in that way everyone can be tied in together. It is advisable to pencil your names in to secure a place. Didn’t you always say when you had time, you would learn to paint ! ! In addition the Art Centre Association has studio/meeting rooms available for ANY group or club who want somewhere to meet on a ‘one off’ or regular basis or, who just want to come along and make a mess ! ! Fully equipped studios with tables, comfortable chairs, easels, good lighting, projector screen, paper roll, white spirit, art & antiques reference library, car park, central heating, wheelchair access, coffee lounge, ‘choccy bikkys’ and as much tea/coffee/softies as you can drink (but bring your own wine ! !). All of the above included free for €5 per head per morning or afternoon session. As this is a non-profit association, if the meeting is cancelled you don’t have to pay. Come and visit the Art Centre, (we can fax, E-mail or post you a map) or for more details please phone Chairwoman: - Lorely Griffiths on Javea 966 47 20 49. E-mail: artcentrejavea@yahoo.com Association of Retired Naval, Army and Air Force Personnel This small group was founded on the Costa Blanca 21 years ago by a few ex-Navy people. Very soon after it was opened to all ex-service personnel of any nationality. Old Soldiers tend to fade away so that numbers have fluctuated but generally there are about 70 members. What do we do? Not too much. From October to May each year we meet twice a month to eat. On one of those occasions we also dance. We don't wear our decorations or remember our rank, but we do enjoy a very friendly atmosphere and some decent food. There is no home base. We go to selected restaurants anywhere between Denia and Benidorm trying our best to share out the travelling. "Selected " does not have it's usual meaning of posh. They are restaurants that we know will give us a warm welcome and a hot meal. Our meetings are advertised in the Costa Blanca General and the Costa Blanca North sections of the Costa Blanca News and the Round Town News, and visitors are welcome to come and have a look at us. The President, Peter Mansfield can be contacted on 96 640 4346 and the Chairman, Brian Lacy on 96 649 7409. Don't be shy-give us a call! Piecemakers Patchwork Quilting GroupHogar de Pensionista just behind the Casa de Cultura639566692 or 965790731 Coro Pilar Coro Pilar is a 30-piece mixed international choir based in Pilar de la Horadada, performing in churches locally (Pilar, San Pedro, Los Alcazares) at Christmas and in other venues for a "Songs from the Shows" concert in May/June. The choir's Musical Director is Christine Eames, who arranges much of the choir's repertoire. There is a smaller choir "Harmonia" which provides music for weddings and funerals, with Christine accompanying on organ. If you would like to book the choir, or if you would like to sing in it, contact Christine 96676 2308, chreames@hotmail.com. Alicante Alicante Writers GroupSecond Thursday every month8pm coffee & tapas636675127 or 639280286 The Lions Club of AlicanteEvery second FridaySidi San Juan Hotel and every last Thursday at office9pm696440519 Mums & Tots686410083 BenidoleigThe Valleys International Bridge & Social ClubThursday 1 30pm 966404533 Jive-AliveModern Jive ClassesSunday 7 45pmEl Cid leisure centre, Benidoleig965570677 Benijofar Los Amigos Social Club(est. 12yrs)Wednesdays at Rte. La Ruidera on Benijofar Rd966797073 Sewing and Dressmaking ClubWednesdays at The Pub, Benijofar2 30pm to 4 30pm966789020 Benimar Benimar Social ClubTuesdays 8pm966712237 or 965724227 Benissa Club de Tenis, BuenavistaTeam Veteranos +45 with Spanish, German, Swedish, Dutch and English players965747867 Badminton Club, BenissaMondays and Thursdays 7 30pm to 9pm Palau Sant Pere, Benissa965837961 Fun Quiz, BenissaMonday 8 30pm Pedramala, Benissa966497657 Benitachell Rodeo Stompers Line Dancing ClubTuesday s at Stage Door, BenitachellBeginers 2pm-3pmImprovers 3pm-4pmIntermediate 4pm-5pm630113649 or 629908220 New Football Club, BenitachellMondays 8pm-10pm677700496futbolcostablanca@hotmail.com Busot Ladies International ClubMondays 10 30am to 1 30pmCasa de Cultura686438968 Campello The International LibraryClub Centro, Edificio Covespan, calle Belgica 52, La Coveta FumaTuesday 11am - 1 30pm Mums and Tots686410083 Ladies AloneLadies who due to circumstances are ontheir own, meet one day a month at various restaurants965652784 English Speaking ClubWide variety of activities Los Perales, Camino Real de Villajoyosa, 22.965652114www.myvicinity.co.uk El Campello Craft Club CentreThursday 10am- 1 30pmEl Princel, Calle San Pedro965630330 Asociacion Protectora de Animales de El CampelloCharity shop Monday to Saturday10am-2pm 965633547or 687398507 Alfaz Albir Card Making ClubTuesdays 4 30pm - 6 30pmThursday 10 30am - 12 30pmPineapple Bar, Albir. We make two cards each session using many different methods.Tel: 663507854 or 697511953 Alfaz Del Pi Painting Group10am Tuesdays at The Hogar de Pensionista behind the Casa Cultura Alfaz del Pi966867402 NLP WorkshopFree open study group in Alfaz 663152649 Mums Tots & Pregnant LadiesMeet for a coffee and a chat at Peque ParqueCafeteria in Altea.600713002 Alfaz Spiritual FoundationSunday 6 30pmForum Mare NostrumService followed by healing965745606 or 616319725 Art ClassesArt classes in all subject to suit all abilities665029164 Alfaz del Pi Painting Group10am Wednesday at the Hogar de Pensionista behibd the Casa de Cultura, Alfaz del Pi.966867402 Euroslim AlbirMondays 5pm965881102 The WinchesterPrivate members club in Alfaz. Regular entertainment, quiz nights and much more666798776 Alfaz del Pi Netball ClubMonday 6 30pm - 8pmAlfaz del Sol Social centrealfaznetball@yahoo.com608369112 or 696141478 Alfaz del Pi Guides & BrowniesMonday 5 15pm - 6 15pm Sierra Bernia School965870602 or 965881844 New Hope Church AlbirChristian FellowshipSunday 11am Holy Communion the 1st Sunday every monthBible Study & prayer Thursdays 7pm635359581 The 3rd Age Home Charity ShopA new charity shop close to Quick Save. If you'd like to help965794462 ReikiEvery month on a Tuesday661474867 Albox The Royal British Legion Albox BranchThird Thursday every month11 30am Bar Los Fuentes Altea Altea English Library1st Floor Bar MiramarMondays, Thursdays & Fridays11am to 1 30pm965844707 Mums Tots & Pregnant LadiesMeet for a coffee and a chat at Peque ParqueCafeteria in Altea.600713002 Benidorm English Church BenidormSundays 9 45am Service4pm Holy CommunionFridays 10am Coffee & fellowshipTorre Princado off Avd Medieterrano Levante Beach.968404215 Benidorm Animal CentreIf you can help in any way677373396 International Singles Club in BenidormWednesdays 11am to 1pm Camping Villasol699301494 or 965845901966064062 Art Classes in Benidorm665029164 Bridge Club International BenidormParque de Loix, Calle Berlin, ground floorTuesdays & Thursdays 2 30pm Tartan Army Supporters Club Benidorm677175815kenny_154@hotmail.com Rugby Supporters Club Benidorm686738326 International Football Team Benidormnew players needed6-14yrs18-34yrs and 35+678558408 Villasol Squares BenidormSquare DancingTuesdays 7pm to 10pmRetoretes Country Club686208730 Calpe Little Stars Playgroupmums and babies up to 3yrsFridays 10am-12mdCentro Christiano de Calpe, Ed Perlemar965832314 or 965837977 Calpe Christian Social Club11am Sundays Sunday Praise and Worship10am Monday Prayer Meeting6pm Wednesday Songs of Praise 7pm Prayer and bible study965832607 Club de Bridge Calpe also known as the International Bridge Club, meets in the New Med Dance on Avenida Rosa de Los Vientos, (if you turned left out of the Hotel Diamante and kept left, turning left, its set a bit back from the road, on the left). We are a friendly but competitive group in which several nationalities are represented, and visitors are very welcome.Times: On Fridays prompt by 2.15 pm for a 2.30 start On Sundays prompt by 6.00 pm for a 6.15 start We dont play in July or August. Contacts to call if you need a partner: Fred Sleight (English, Français) – 965839237 Gerlinde Eder (English, Deutsch, Français, Español) - 965747241 Calpe Badminton ClubSports Centre Calpe, 11amMondays and Thursdays966888324 Calpe Machine Knitting Club965837631 or 965733147 Rodeo Stompers Line Dancing Club, CalpeWednesday 8pm-11pmEl Bolero, Plays la Fossa, Calpe630113649 or 629908220 Tai Chi 'yang' styleMarcia's Dance CentreEdificio Atalaya, Calle Benissa667959237 Cultural Painting Club, BenissaThursdays 10pm-1 30pm965835212 AFPO-Calpewww.afpocalpe.comAssociation of foreign property owners965830106 or 965835975 MOFTAGCalpe based ladies social club 2nd Wednesday every month965874723 |
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