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Tuesday, November 10th 2015 - Edition 572

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Remembrance Service in Orihuela Costa The fallen from world conflicts were remembered on Sunday morning at the Capilla de las Mil Palmeras. More than 400 people attended the 8th service than has been commemorated on the Orihuela Costa in the presence of the Vice Consul for Alicante, who is also the President of The Royal British Legion, Spain District North, Lloyd Milen, Nigel Hails, Orihuela’s Councillor for Foreign Residents, Sofia Alvarez, Guardia Civil Trafico Officer Francisco Morales and the mayor of Pilar de la Horadada, Ignacio Ramos. The Phoenix Concert Band under the direction of MD, Julie Schofield played inside the church prior to and during the service, while the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums led the 'standards' to the Church. And estimated 400 people made this possibly the largest gathering to date as mostly former expatriate military personnel, their families and friends gathered to pay their respects. The service was led once again by Rev Terry Baxter with readings from Branch Members Walter Shatford

and Michael Reeves along with a moving version of ‘We will remember them’ performed by Elise MacGregor and Janelle, accompanied on guitar by Alex Scott.

Following the playing of the Last Post by Derek Hayes and ‘Flowers of the forest’ played by Tony Dolpin, two minutes of silence was held to remember those friends, family and colleagues who have served in the armed forces.. Keith Carter, chairman of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion, said the event was yet another great success and it was especially pleasing to see so many local residents, of all nationalities, coming out to show their support. He said "It has been a truly wonderful day." Following the service in Mil Palmeras there was a further dedication in Campoverde Village Church and a Poppy Appeal Concert featuring the area's massed choirs, and organised by Nigel Hopkins, at the Cristo Recusitado Temple in La Regia. Another service will be held tomorrow, on November 11th, at the La Siesta Church in Torrevieja. Everyone is welcome to attend. More photos from Sunday's service can be found on Page 7.

Torry Army support Age Concern

LAST WEEK two of Torrevieja's most established associated joined forces, with the Torry Army giving their support to Age Concern, in their quest to raise funds for a new Coach. Thanks to a special fundraising event, a cheque for 250€ was presented by Torry Army's Edward Greenburry to Age Concern President Maureen Payne. The cheque bring Age Concerns fundraising efforts past the 26,000€ mark as they get closer and closer to their goal of 30,000€ for the new coach. Age Concern President Maureen Payne said; “We'd like to thank the Torry Army for their kind donation. It brings us ever closer to our goal of 30,000€

which we hope to reach by the end of the year, or early in 2016. The new coach will be primarily used to transport members to and from our headquarters in San Luis. It will be specially adapted with a wheel chair ramp so that we can support as many people as possible in the community.” Torry Army President Pat Stewart said: “We are delighted to be able to support Age Concern, We are all getting older and may be looking for their assistance one of these days. We also supported the last fundraising efforts for a new Coach for Age Concern, back in 2004, and we are delighted to be able to help out this time also.” Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur

was formed in March 1998 and its constitution was accepted and registered by the Generalitat Valenciana in May of that year. It is a member of the Federacion de Asociaciones de Age Concern Espana which is registered in Madrid. Age Concern in Torrevieja is run by volunteers and are always looking for more. If you want to do something worthwhile and are prepared to make a commitment of one session a week to the charity they would like to hear from you on 966 786 887. The charity is based in Torrevieja at The Centre, C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta, 03184 Torrevieja, their headquarters for the past 11 years. The Centre is open Mondays to Fridays from 10 am to 1.30 pm. Visitors are always welcome to drop in for advice and information, and to discuss matters in confidence or just stop by for coffee and a chat with the volunteers and other visitors. They do not ask for

payment for any advice, information or assistance given. Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur also has a charity shop in Torrevieja at C/Patricio Zammit 41 on the corner with C/Concordia and is situated very close to the Bus Station in Torrevieja and is open Mondays to Fridays from 10.00am to 1.30pm. Contact with the Charity shop is made through the Centre volunteers on 96 678 6887. Monies raised in the Charity Shop are used to support the work of the charity and includes helping the financing of their advice and information service, LIFELINE projects plus the purchase of wheelchairs and other care equipment. They are always grateful for good quality donated items: clothing, bric-abrac, books, etc. However, we are unable to accept large items of furniture due to lack of storage. Donations can be taken straight to the Charity Shop or to The Centre. It only costs 5.00€ to become

a member of the Torry Army, CD Torrevieja's official supporters club, with more details to be found on their website at: www.fctorrevieja.net. The Torry Army was formed by a small group of ex-pats in San Luis who wanted to support and follow the local football team. During the mid-2000's they had more than 700 members although over the years many have returned to the UK to be with family or for work. The Torry Army is always looking to attract more members and apart from supporting CD Torrevieja on the terraces they also arrange dun social events such as quiz-nights, bingo sessions, lunches, day-trips and other social activities as well as arranging a coach to CD Torrevieja away games when there is sufficient interest. At their Club Shop in San Luis, open 10.00am to noon weekdays, you can purchase Torry Army branded merchandise: polo shirts, sweatshirts, hats, scarves, caps etc. and football club home and away shirts. The Torry Army was formed to bring together likeminded people to support and promote their local football team CD Torrevieja and enjoy each other’s company at the social activities it organises and that has never changed and is its reason for being.


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