june-2014

This is an opportunity to raise public awarenessof the contribution made by those whoserve and have served in Her Majesty’sArmed Forces and it gives the nation an opportunityto show support for the men andwomen who make up the Armed Forces community,from currently serving troops to servicefamilies and from veterans to cadets.There are events organised throughout theUK and abroad in support of Armed ForcesDay.Who are the Armed Forces?The UK Armed Forces defend the UK and itsinterests. It is not just wars that are fought.Many personnel are busy working around theworld, promoting peace, delivering aid, tacklingdrug smugglers and providing securityand fighting terrorism. The current main UKmilitary effort is in Afghanistan where themilitary are operating successfully, with lotsof other countries, to provide a more stableand secure Afghanistan to help ensurea safer Britain and world. This operation involvesall sections of the Armed Forces in theRoyal Navy, the British Army and the RoyalAir Force from newly recruited personnel toexperienced veterans.Your support for the Armed Forces providesa much valued morale boost for the troopsand their families.It is of course the centenary of the start ofWorld War I this year and there will be a lot ofcoverage on the television and other media.There will no doubt be events being held inhonour of those men and women who dedicatetheir lives for a more peaceful world andof course to those who lost their lives in allthe conflicts over the last 100 years.In order to commemorate this important day,Tel’s Bar & Cat’s Bar on Camposol A, whoare great supporters of the “Help for Heroes”Charity, are holding a Fund Raising Day onMonday 30 th June from 5.30pm. “Help for Heroes”provides a national network of supportfor our wounded and their families. There willbe fun and entertainment a-plenty, so pleasecome along and join in, whilst at the sametime celebrating and honouring the ArmedForces Community.Live entertainment will be compered by DJBernie Mac and a host of local stars, includingDynamic Duo, Graham (guitar and vocal)and Wildcats will be appearing. Have yourface painted, buy something from one of thestalls, take part in the games, try your luckat the raffle and have a feast from the Barbeque.Reserve a seat in advance for only 2€, withall proceeds going to “Help for Heroes”.There is still space available if you are interestedin having a stall. Please call Carol andAlan on 639 860 256.One of the really nice things about beingout and about all the time is that sometimesI come across some real ‘hiddengems’. This month I have to mention theRestaurante Mariquita II in Totana.One of their house speciality tapas dishesis called ‘Gallina En Pepitoria’, which isan absolutely delicious, but secret recipepassed down from over a hundred yearsago; chicken with potatoes and a creamytruffle sauce and it is only 3€ per portion.Whilst we were trying to figure out thetranslation for this, I had a free sampleand still cannot say it tasted like anythingI have ever had before, but it was simplydelicious!I also had the good fortune to attend anotherLadies’ Lunch recently and this timethe chosen venue was Casa Claudio onthe Paseo Maritimo in Puerto de Mazarrón;another really excellent venue. The Menudel Dia was only 10€ including salad plus3 courses with a wide choice of starters,mains and desserts, wine for 2 and coffee.They even included the ‘chopitos’ and noonecould believe what excellent value formoney it all was and most said they willreturn! Casa Claudio can be found halfway along the Paseo on the opposite cornerto the ceramics shop. There is also acovered terrace right by the sea offeringwonderful views and protection from thewind.I must just say thank you again to TimTownsend from Kwik Fix who once againcame to the rescue when the drive shaftdecided to fall off one of the CHM vans.Tim dropped everything to assist and wewere back up and running in less than 48hours. Thank you Tim!I would like to takethis opportunity tothank 2 charities thismonth; The CamposolFAST teamand Age Concern,for their help witha friend who was inneed of their services.I cannot praisethem highly enough.The response wasincredible and I wasso impressed by theirprofessionalism. Weare very lucky tohave such selflesspeople amongst ourcommunity who onlyexist to help others.I also ‘did my bit’by running a milefor Forget Me Not. Iam no runner and itshowed a bit, so I willbe trying to increasemy distance over thesummer ready forthe Race for Life inthe Autumn!By the time you readthis I will have beenback to the UK for aweek to catch up withfamily and friends.See you next monthTeresaIn association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.comCosta Cálida Chronicle: Please tell our customers where you saw their advertisementSales Contact Teresa 619 199 407 or for the Editor Contact Patti 646 005 017www.costacalidachronicle.com email: costacalidachronicle@gmail.comPage 47