Local Art

ART enthusiasts based in the Costa Blanca South will be delighted to hear that in May and June there will be a display of art from local artists.

Expect to see acrylic paintings, watercolours and drawings on a wide range of subject matter. If you are interested in art, why not nip along and take a peek at the artwork and speak to the artists? The display is being held in the Cultural Centre, Calle Pino, Quesada.

The artists involved in the exhibition are a friendly group who meet in the library at the Cultural Centre in Quesada every Wednesday from 10.00am until 12.30pm.

New members are always welcome, everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

For more information about the art display or if you would like to join the group contact Jean Wilkinson on (+34) 633 964 482.

THE Royal Naval Association Torrevieja Branch (RNATB) is hosting a special event with a Cava Reception and High Tea, followed by a unique raffle and a toast to the new King of England on Sunday May 7.

For many, this is a once ­ in ­ a ­ lifetime event and during the Cava Reception, there will be a rendition of the specially choreographed King’s Coronation Dance.

Each High Tea Stand will cater for two people and the round tables are limited to eight people to ensure everyone can enjoy the event for His Majesty.

Please note that this is a ticket ­ only event. The Cava Reception will begin at 4.00pm on May 7 followed by High Tea at 5.00pm.

It will be held at Lake ­ view Bar and Restaurant, Calle Toledo 16, Ciudad Quesada.

Tickets are €25 and payment can be made at the Lakeview Bar and Restaurant.

For more information and for anyone with special dietary requirements, allergies, vegetarian or vegan please confirm at the time of booking, and then contact the RNATB Social Secretary, Sally Miller, by email at SocSec RNATB@mail.com

Betty Henderson

GERMAN political sources ac‐cused the UK of delaying oth‐er European countries’ rescue efforts during the current cri‐sis in Sudan on Thursday, April 27. German sources said that British attempts to evacuate embassy staff caused the Su‐danese army to refuse access to the airfield, which was sup‐posed to be used for the res‐cue of other European nation‐als.

According to the sources, the unannounced presence of British military personnel in Sudan without permission an‐gered the Sudanese army, who then refused access to the airfield.

Negotiations to use the air‐field meant that German res‐cuers ‘lost at least half a day’ during a crucial window of op‐portunity during the country’s ceasefire.

The UK Ministry of Defence denies these allegations, call‐ing them “complete non ‐sense”. The MoD has stated that the UK had permission to land in Sudan and that their efforts did not delay any other country’s rescue mission.

However, German military leaders are still said to be “not