May 2013 - Costa Calida Chronicle
May 2013 - Costa Calida Chronicle
May 2013 - Costa Calida Chronicle
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At the latest British<br />
Legion branch meeting<br />
the Hondon Valley<br />
members said<br />
a fond farewell to<br />
two members; Steve<br />
Suffield who had<br />
been the Standard<br />
Bearer for the branch<br />
for many years<br />
and Evie his wife.<br />
Steve and Evie are<br />
leaving the Hondon<br />
Valley to be<br />
nearer the coast.<br />
Warrant Officer<br />
Neil Parvitt agreed<br />
to take over the<br />
roll of Standard<br />
Bearer and Alan Reed, ex-naval diver,<br />
was recruited to fill the gap and carry the<br />
Union Jack on all official engagements.<br />
There was an alfresco evening in Barbaraja,<br />
again to raise money for the appeal and on<br />
19 th April the Poppy Walk started from Restaurante<br />
Veintiocho in Hondon de las Frailes.<br />
A list of future social events was read out to<br />
the members, including a June Fiesta at<br />
Dave Spark’s house, which would celebrate<br />
both a 60th birthday and a 40th wedding<br />
anniversary. Dave and his wife will donate<br />
all proceeds to the Legion Poppy Appeal.<br />
The meeting ended with a light hearted social<br />
quiz, which although it was supposed to be<br />
an easy one, proved more difficult than they<br />
expected and a lot funnier than anticipated.<br />
In association with <strong>Costa</strong> Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.com<br />
The HELP MMM AGM was attended by over<br />
fifty volunteers and the treasurer, Robin Bayliss,<br />
confirmed that at the end of 2012, the<br />
financial position was satisfactory. The president,<br />
Bernard Ash reported that €7500 was<br />
to be donated to the following good causes:<br />
Caritas, Butterfly Children and Holidays for<br />
Heroes - all very worthy causes.<br />
Bernard Ash, Cynthia Sherry and Elaine Dale<br />
were ratified in their current positions as<br />
President, Secretary and Membership Secretary.<br />
Pat Massingham and Joan Mitchell<br />
agreed to continue in their roles as Vice President<br />
and Chief Fundraiser respectively.<br />
The AGM was followed by the monthly General<br />
meeting and one amusing item was raised<br />
under AOB - Not Wanted on Voyage - There<br />
was a late plea for help with “Ricky” from a<br />
lady member who had booked a cruise for<br />
one. Poor “Ricky” was not wanted on the voyage.<br />
She was worried that she would have to<br />
give him away. Happily a temporary home<br />
was volunteered for her beloved “Ricky” the<br />
Canary<br />
HELP Murcia Mar<br />
Menor’s Friendship<br />
Group<br />
The latest lunch was<br />
held on 22 nd March at<br />
the Asia Restaurant,<br />
San Javier to say farewell<br />
to Iris Withers<br />
who is leaving for the<br />
UK. The lunch was<br />
also to celebrate Stella<br />
Hawkridge’s 90 th birthday<br />
on 28 th March, but<br />
unfortunately Stella<br />
was in hospital with a<br />
broken hip. We all wish<br />
her a speedy recovery.<br />
Spring Fayre<br />
Once again,<br />
the sun was<br />
shining for<br />
the HELP<br />
MMM Spring<br />
Fayre at the<br />
Arches on<br />
10 th April.<br />
There was a<br />
good mix of<br />
stalls doing<br />
a brisk business,<br />
but it<br />
was Ziggy’s<br />
Fashion Show<br />
that was the<br />
main attraction.<br />
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