President's Letter

I am sorry to inform you that this month we lost another of our members, Cliff Procter. He had been ill for some time, but he managed, with the help of Age Concern, to get back to be with his family in the UK. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

So, I had my second Covid vaccination this morning, downloaded the certificate to my phone, pc and printed it. Feeling much happier. Most of our members here in Spain have had at least their first dose of the vaccine with second doses to follow shortly. I suspect we will need a booster in the winter along with the flu jab.

Restrictions here are gradually being lifted with Spain announcing the end of the “State of Alarm” and the 3 phase approach being taken by the Junta de Andalucia. We are currently in phase 1, with the regional borders being opened in May, which means we can now travel freely within Spain. Hopefully, the International borders will be opened shortly, to allow visitors to come to Spain for their holidays. The tourism industry and the local businesses need them.

In the club, we can now have tables of 6 inside and 8 outside, which meant our Quiz last week could have teams of 6 and we could also hold it in the evening. June sees us getting out and about more with lunches etc., and on 12th June we will have our Caribbean Evening, with food, Caribbean music, dressing up and prizes. Tickets are now on sale.

Hoping more of our members will return soon. Watch for news on our Facebook page and the website www.theiceclub.esand if you’re in the clubhouse, check out the noticeboard.

Remember to wear your mask and keep a safe distance from others. Sheila Fox, President

Welcome to new members -

Paul Foster Peter Beard Bernard Roche Peter Foster-Smith

CHIC DANBY

Chic Danby is happy to be home from hospital and here he is opening a lovely get well gift from the ice club.

He would like to thank you all for the card and present.

Lottery Winners— April

1st. Richard Wood 80 Euros 2nd. Dan Hackston 40 Euros 3rd. Nigel Bates 20 Euros Club. 60 euros

Submitted by Lynne Danby

Some lovely photos of Ken Holloway’ s patio