Beach bonanza

will be there from July to September.

Fun lovers will find everything from jet skis to banana boats and the chance to float over the sea in a parachute. If you don’t feel the need for speed, there will be pedal boats, kayaks with one or two spaces and as well as paddle surfboards, a growing trend.

As well as these individual

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To undertake these tasks, Jalon Valley Help relies on volunteers, giving some time to fulfil jobs on a rotational basis, one day each week. Most of the tasks are self­explanatory:

• Sorting donations, moving them to shops, weekly refreshing of on­rail items.

• Arranging displays at the shops, proactive sales support and cheerful encouraging word to those in need of a pick­me­up.

• Events management from identifying the event, the venue, the date and activities, there will be group excursions on jet skis, for which the successful company will have to obtain permits from several authorities.

Two sets of inflatable floating play equipment will be located offshore, one on the Levante beach and one on the Poniente, which will be manned by three qualified lifeguards each.

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the entertainers, organising ticket sales and management of the event.

• Support at the Animo Drop­In centre to meet and greet and to offer everyone welcome.

• Special skills in charity management, care to the community, managing shops and accounts, computer skills, or specialist in antiques, jewellry, art, furniture etc are always welcome.

OLIVA U3A is holding a market selling goods handcrafted by members and local charities on Saturday, March 23. The market, in the Pensionista opposite the Spar on the N332 from 10.30 to 12.30, will see everything from knitted garments to jewellery to cards and soaps on offer.

U3A President Barry said he is “looking forward to the market which promises to be bigger and better than ever before” adding that those who visit can even enjoy a wonderful menu of the day for just €10.00. The proceeds from a number of the stalls will be going to local charities. For further information contact Barry by email at president@u3aoliva.org or alternatively visit www.u3aoliva.org.

Now we are retired in Spain, isn’t it time we gave something back in life by supporting a local charity which provides help to anybody in need, irrespective of colour, creed or gender. We all have skills and we all could have time to give, once we make the decision and organise ourselves. Volunteering for this charity can be hugely rewarding whatever role we choose, working with some fantastic people and making new friends. So let’s volunteer our services today. See our website www.jalonvalley help.com or call Pam Brooks, JVH President, on 634 310 415 to discuss how you can help with time or donations.