May 2013 - Costa Calida Chronicle

Detectives investigating the disappearance
of Robert Golden, who has not returned from
a walking holiday in Spain, have launched a
website www.findrobertgolden.com which
is aimed at gathering information from the
public in an effort to find Robert.
It follows four possible sightings of Robert in
Spain since he flew alone to Seville on 5 November.
The latest reported sighting was on
28 January when a couple saw a man fitting
Robert’s description and carrying a backpack,
walking at a pace towards Gibraltar.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Wardley-
Wilkins said “These unconfirmed sightings of
Robert are encouraging. If they were in fact
Robert, then it is obviously good news. We
want to confirm it is him and that he is safe
and well. His family have not heard from him
and they would be delighted to hear positive
news.
“This new website, in Spanish and English, is
a part of our efforts to find him. By appealing
directly to people in Spain we hope they will
come forward with any information about his
whereabouts. I would appeal to anyone living
or visiting southern Spain who believe they
have seen him to get in touch.”
Apart from the sighting on 28 January in
Sabinilla, there have been sightings of Robert
on 11 January hitch hiking on the A7 which
leads to Gibraltar, Nurca or Seville. Two days
earlier, on 9 January, a man who lives in Vera
saw a man, carrying a rucksack, walking from
there towards the AP7 to Almeria. On 21 December
a couple thought they saw Robert sitting
on the ground at the Lidl store in Benissa
in the province of Alicante.
Robert’s brother Barry said: “I’m really worried.
I’m really missing him and want to see
him back
home. Robert
loves walking
and the
outdoors. It
is worrying
that he can
be away for
that length of
time and not
use his bank
cards. He is
a very nice
chap and approachable.
If
anyone thinks
they have
seen him
could they please talk to him to see if he’s
ok? He would never be rude. We are worried
that he has possibly had a medical episode.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact
police on +44(0) 1273 475432 from Spain,
quoting 804 of 23/11 or email
contact.centre@sussex.pnn.police.uk
In glorious
sunshine and
overlooking
the beautiful
playa and marina,
more than
200 people attended
the long
awaited Flamenco
Festival
at the Hotel Puerto
Juan Montiel
in Aguilas.
with The Berry Chuckett Trio.
Commendation Awards were also presented
to those who have assisted the local community
and the charity itself including; Furniture
Plus, Mazarron; Clinica Veterinario Cervantes,
Lorca; The Animal Hotel, Aguilas; Amelia
Manzanara and Rita Lenssons.
In association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.com
The event, in aid of the charity Helping Hands, was arranged
by their Patron,
Doña Beatriz
Garcia Romera. Many
local dignitaries and
well known Flamenco
artistes were in attendance
and the day
proved to be a colourful
event.
In addition to the Flamenco
was an auction
which included a
magnificent Rooster
(which now has a new
home with many lovely
lady chickens!), and a
performance by Oscar
Fernandez, lead singer
Finally, the ladies of Helping Hands and
their friends treated the audience to a Fashion
Show displaying some of the beautiful garments
donated to their shop in Calle Fuensanta,
(situated off Avenida Juan Carlos in
Aguilas).
For further information on the charity please
contact Linda on 968 482 948.
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