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6-12 JUNE 2014
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Charity’s meal deal
COSTA BLANCA charity Grant A Wish has launched its ‘Food Aid 2014’ campaign to support the Gandia shelter for homeless men run by Franciscan monks p8
Plan ahead for passports BRITISH EXPATS are being urged to avoid leaving applications for a new passport until the last minute and to plan ahead p10
(from left) Elaine Horton, Ramon Trenor, Jacqui Phillips, Fontilles Manager Jose Manuel Amoros, Lloyd Milen
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Hospice dream comes true by Jack Troughton VITAL HOSPICE and respite care on the Costa Blanca became a reality on Monday when the Santolina Suite was officially opened at Fontilles’ Ferris Hospital. A spirit of international cooperation between the MABS Cancer Support Group, Jalon Valley HELP, and the management of the Fontilles complex achieved a long-standing goal. The cancer charity has a room in
the annex to offer the terminally ill a tranquil place and access to the care and attention needed during their final days and weeks, as well as a place to offer respite care if needed. HELP has a room for those recovering from serious operations, injuries and illnesses, offering respite to their carers. And the suite also has a third room to offer relatives travelling long distances accommodation – or to act as
an overspill for the two charities. After an opening ceremony attended by volunteers of both charities, hospital management and staff, British Vice Consul Lloyd Milen cut the ribbon to declare the suite open. With Consul Paul Rodwell called to Madrid after the abdication, Mr Milen paid tribute to the “magnificent work” of both charities helping the British and international community in Spain. “This facility has been a dream
for many years – a dream that has now become a reality,” he said. COMMUNITY He said the work Fontilles was doing in providing medical assistance and research was “absolutely fantastic” and the new suite was a huge example “of how the British community here has contributed to the work they are doing for the wider international community.” Continued on page 3