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axarquia noticeboard: Free listings for local clubs, societies or charities

          clAssEs, clUBs & sociETiEs   Bisc - BENAJARAFE iNTERNATioNAl sociAl clUB   For any further information, contact Colin Smith 95 252   especially (ear)rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches
                                       A registered charity raising funds for H4H and another   8320  you don’t use anymore. www.loveachildfoundation.com
          ThE ARTs sociETy NERJA (FoRMERly NERJA   charity of the member’s choice. Meets every Monday at   ThE ‘El VAllE AsociAcioN’ JoiN El VAllE!  lUx MUNDi ToRRE DEl MAR
          NADFAs)                      2.30pm at the Esperanza Cafe/Restaurant on the coast   El  Valle  is  one  of  Axarquia’s  most  successful  and   Lux    Mundi  Ecumenical  Centre  Avda.  Moscatel  1”I”,
          We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from October   road at Km 261 in Benajarafe. For further details contact   longest running social clubs. We are based in the Lake   (Jardines Viña  Malága/Antigua  Casa  de  la Viña), Torre
          to  May  at  the  Cultural  Centre  (Casa  Cultura)  ,  Calle   Heather on 634979565.  Vinuela  area,  10  km  inland  from  Velez  Malaga,  and   del Mar, 29740. Opening hours Monday through Friday
          Granada, Nerja at 6pm were we have 8 fully illustrated   BUENA VisTA PETANcA clUB  most members live fairly locally but we also welcome   10.00 to 13.00 and 15.00 to 18.00. Tel.952 543 334
          lectures  in  English  presented  by  experts  in  their  field   Buena  Vista  Petanca  Group.  Plays  on  Monday  and   people from the coast and further afield.  At our monthly   E-mail:    luxmundi@lux-mundi.org.    Web:  www.lux-
          from the UK. Please visit our very active website www.  Thursday mornings (10.30am) at Torrox Park. For further   meetings  you  can  find  out  about  our  wide  range  of   mundi.org. All Proceeds for fund raising. Please note you
          TheArts  Society  Nerja  or  telephone  660  907  856  for   information:  Nigel Wallace on 951 321 215.  activities that range from the cultural and gastronomic to   are unable to make bookings through the web site and
       We rely on the information provided by the associations.  Please inform us if you find that any telephone number / information is incorrect or the information is obsolete.
          more information.            c.A.s - cosTA ANiMAl sociETy  quizzes, games and films. We also organise days out and   sorry we cannot accept cards.  AUGUST COMING EVENTS
          AcTioN FoR ANiMAls           A  registered  charity  which  raises  money  to  help   short trips away. Our members make new friends, learn   AND EXCURSIONS. Please note there will be no Catholic
          A Cómpeta based charity helping animals funded from   abandoned animals looking after them and finding them   about our region and have fun.  Through its members El   Church Service during August. Please note that in August
          donations and their shop in Avenida de la Constitución   new homes. For information on fund raising, volunteering   Valle has links to groups that enjoy a variety of pursuits   the Centre will only be open on a Wednesday & Friday
          59, Cómpeta. Opening hours are 10am till 2pm Tuesday   or if you can offer an animal a home please contact Vera   including leisurely scenic walks, more energetic cross-  morning from 10.00 to 13.00. Every Friday - Espan-Glish
          to Friday.                   on 95 252 9670. For events please telephone Diana on   country  hash  runs,  photography,  quad  biking,  drama,   Group at the Centre. Interchange of Languages. Improve
          AMicoRUM siNgERs!            679 714 612. For more details look at www.casnerja.  bird watching and dancing. So whatever your interests   your level of Spanish and help others to improve their
          Do you live near Torrox Costa and enjoy singing?  We   org.   The telephone number of the new shop is 689 31   El Valle has something for you!  We meet on the first   English.  Price  2  Euros,  or  with  Friends  of  Lux  Mundi
          are a small group of singers coming together once   43 50.   New members are always welcome.  Monday of each month (apart from August when we take   card 1 Euro. Time 11.00 to 13.00.  Every Friday – Coffee
          a  week  in  friendship  to  perform  music  from  the   clUB iNTERNAcioNAl DE NERJA  a break!) at the Punto de Encuentro Asador restaurant,   Morning,  Boutique  &  Books.  Time  11.00  to  13.00.  A
          Renaissance (for example, madrigals by Wilkes, Wilbye,   We welcome members and visitors far and wide. Enjoy   next to Indian Palace in Puente don Manuel.  Meetings   wonderful opportunity to meet friends and make new
          Marenzio and Gesualdo) to music of the modern era -   fun and friendship, events and trips. Club Internacional   begin at 7:30 but we start arriving from 7:00 so come   ones over a cup of coffee, tea or fruit juice with a piece
          for example, Feelings and Blue Moon. We call ourselves   De Nerja Calle San Juan 42. Nerja 29780. Social and   early and introduce yourself so that we can help you   of homemade cake.  Time to browse our boutique with a
     The listings are a free service  - send details to info@spanishinsight.com
          Amicorum and would be delighted to welcome you to   Cultural Association No 1612 Telephone during opening   make the most of what El Valle has to offer.  You can   range of new and nearly new clothing and accessories.
          sing  with  us.  No  politics,  gossip  or  backbiting  -  just   hours 00 34 952521 858 Opening hours Mon from 19.30   also meet us on Friday mornings from 12 noon-1pm at   Our  household  goods  have  some  surprising  bargains!
          singing in a friendly atmosphere, even with snacks and   hrs Tues, Thurs and Sat 11.00 to 14.00 hrs Open Some   Meson Sara at the  Puente don Manuel crossroads to join   There is also a wide stock of second hand English books.
          refrnoeshments most weeks. Please contact us via email   Thursday Evenings check for details Facebook: cidnerja   us, book an event or have a chat.  You can also visit our   You can book tickets for coming events and excursions.
          (amicorum8@gmail.com) or phone (618 37 92 90) for   Email:  clubinternacionaldenerja@outlook.com  “Totally   website:  www.el-valle-asociacion.com.  There is also a little bit of paradise to enjoy sitting in
          details of rehearsal venue and time.  run by volunteers”  FERNANDo’s FRiENDs            the garden. We look forward to seeing you.  Thursday
          APARiV ANiMAl PRoTEcTioN     clUB DE lEoNEs AlMUNEcAR cosTA TRoPicAl  Our  support  group  has  been  formed  for  people   August 15th- Excursion to Almuñecar Fireworks.  Please
          A.P.A.R.I.V.,  a  small  registered  charity  12  years  old,   We  are  pleased  to  announce  the  formation  of  the   experiencing  loss  (through  death,  ill  health,  lack  of   come and join friends of Lux Mundi, Torre Del Mar for the
          solely for care & welfare of abandoned/neglected dogs,   new  Club  de  Leones  Almunecar  Costa  Tropical.  At   confidence, isolation) by sympathetic people wishing to   spectacular fireworks display.  You will travel by coach to
          set in the hills outside Rincon de la Victoria.  Our prime   the  initiative  of  Belgian  Christine  and  Luc Tilkens,  20   help others. We want to develop a network of volunteers   join in the festivities in honour of the Virgen de la Antigua
          goal is to find a new and safe home for each dog, until   founder members have now joined and the club will be   who  can  support  people,  they  must  have  a  Police   (Virgen of the Old). She will be carried in a procession
          that  time  they  remain  in  our  care.  We  have  a  small   fully operational in a few weeks’ time. The new Club de   Criminal Record check to protect vulnerable individuals.   from the Church of the Incarnation through the streets
          group of volunteers who work at the refuge. We have   Leones is the only one in the Granada province. New   Contact  Sarah  :  600  715  301  email  spritchett2015@  to the beach of San Cristobal, where many boats are
          charity shops located in Torre del Mar(TOP of C/Duque   members are welcome to join. The local Lions Club will   gmail.com or Liz : 692 419 548 email: englishnurse@  waiting  at  sea  to  accompany  the  image  to  the  Plya
          de Ahumada close to the Market area) and Rincon also   aim at helping locals in need, which will be real benefit   rocketmail.com    Puertta de Lam. There then follows a fantastic firework
          staffed by volunteers. All items are donated and proceeds   for the town. The Lions Club Almunecar Costa Tropical   giNs  golF iNTERNATioNAl NERJA sociETy  display, set to music, against a backdrop of San Miguel
          are used solely for the benefit of the dogs.  We do not   meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at   Founded  over  30  years  ago  GINS  has  around  300   Castle and the Holy Rock.  On arrival there will be plenty
          receive any municipal or government funding, monetary   16h at Restaurant Tesorillo in Almunecar/Taramay.  Members from many countries around the world. They   of time for you to take refreshments before the display.
          donations are greatly appreciated..  We welcome anyone   cUDEcA cANcER cARE  play competitions at Anoreta, Baviera and Los Moriscos   Ticket price 13 Euros or with Friend of Lux Mundi card 12
          who is willing to volunteer, to foster or adopt a dog and or   For Nerja and Torre del Mar enquiries call Susan Maull on   every  week  with  monthly  away  games  at  interesting   Euros available at the Centre.  Departure times: Viñuela
          become a member of our association.  Anyone interested   638 108 564. Cudeca Hospice Charity Shop – Torre del   courses  around  the  Costa  del  Sol  and  guests  are   (football Pitch) 17.55, Torre del Mar (Bus station) 18.15,
          in lending a hand can contact us through our website   Mar C/ Infante 21 – Edf. Jamaica Bajo Tel: 663 083 273   welcome to join them at any of these. They also have a   Caleta (Opposite the Vets) 18.25, Algarrobo (Lidl) 18.30.
          www.aparivdogrescue.com  or by phoning Lola on 657-  Mon-Sat 10.00 – 13.30 / Mon- Fri 17:00 – 20.00.   Nerja   social calendar for members and their partners to enjoy   lioNs clUB
          219-269                      C/ Almirante Carranza 15  Tel: 663 083 503  Mon-Sat   away from the course.  The largest most active service organisation in the world.
          Ah3 – AxARqUiA hAsh hoUsE hARRiERs  10.00 – 13.30 www.cudeca.org  Please visit www.ginsgolf.com for full details or email   Nerja  Lions  support  Local  and  International  Charities,
          Meet every other Sunday for walks in the Axarquia or   coRAl coRAxAliA  membership@ginsgolf.com  and traditional events held in Nerja town.  Members can
          weekday  evenings  in  the  summer  –  more  info  www.  Do  you  like  singing?  We  are  inviting  new  male  and   giVE A Dog A hoME REscUE MAlAgA   be contacted at the Nerja Lions Sunday Market, held on
          ah3.es                       female singers to become members of the local choir,   Our aim is to raise awareness of the plight of dogs in   the market place at Amijara 11 every Sunday of the year.
          Alcoholics ANoNyMoUs         CoraXalia.    Good  atmosphere,  all  nationalities,  good   our local pound and on our streets, many of these dogs   Open to the public from 8.00h - 14-00 hrs. For further
          English-speaking meetings Eastern Costa del Sol.  Open   repertoire, performances, social events, possible touring,   were once living in family homes and then dumped in   information contact President Elke Lange  693 706 900
          to anyone wants to stop drinking. Coastal Helpline: 600   etc.  Rehearsals on Thursdays 17.30 - 20.00 in Viñuela   the perrera (pound). 1 in 5 are put to sleep. With your   or Tristan Mosedale 958 639 896
          379 110, Nerja Contact 657 180 373 or  www.aaspain.  village, Casa de Culture.  Plenty of free parking.  Come   help, we will endeavour to save as many as we can -   MoVE iT To MUsic!
          org.    Local  meetings:  Nerja: Tue.  and Thu.  15:00,  Fri.    and join us!  For more information, call 669 682 139   please  join  our  group,  invite  friends,  share  our  posts,   Move  it  to  Music!   Time  to  get  up  and  boogie!  Can’t
          20:30, Sat. 12:00, Centro Giner de los Rios, Aula 10, c/   (English) / 689 111 352 (Spanish or email:) eucorax@  foster and help us raise funds. Together we can do this!   remember  the  last  time  you  did  a  workout?  -  be
          Diputación 2. El Morche: Mon. 19:30, Clinica Marysalud,   hotmail.es   To help us to help them, you can keep in touch with us   courageous  and  go  for  it!    Build  up  your  confidence
          Paseo Marítimo s/n. Salobreña: Wed. 16:00, Hogar de   cosTA cAMERA clUB NERJA  on  our  FaceBook  site  and/or  donate  using  PayPal  to   and agility with these fun, low-impact and judgement-
          Pensionistas,  c/  Puerta  de  la  Vella  s/n.    Orgiva:  Sun.   We are a group sharing an interest in photography and   giveadogahomerescuemalaga@hotmail.com  ...thanks,   free classes, with optional chat over coffee afterwards.
          17:00, Molino de Benizate    are  of  mixed  ability  and  experience.  We  meet  every   every little helps. See Facebook: GIVE A DOG A HOME   The spirit-lifting tunes and dynamic-but-simple dance
          AlMiJARA Bowls clUB, NERJA   second and fourth Thursday of the month at 5.30pm in   RESCUE MALAGA   fitness moves aim to make you feel energised and joyful.
          Open for play on 6 outdoor rinks 7 days a week at La   the Salon Social, Capistrano Village.  Come along and   lAkE ViñUElA PhoTogRAPhic clUB  An  invigorating  and  healthy  workout  to  get  half  your
          Raqueta Tennis  and  Bowls  Club,  located  opposite  the   see what we do, everyone welcomed, please contact us   We  are  a  small  but  enthusiastic  group  of  amateur   daily 10,000 steps done ‘n dusted without even noticing!
          Nerja  Club  Hotel  (N340)  and  between  Supersol  and   first or check our website as to location meeting point.   photographers  all  with  different  styles,  interests  and   Classes start Saturday 20 October, 11-12 noon, at Time
          the entrance to Capistrano Village. Club days Monday,   Telephone 645 053 258, email coscamclub@gmail.com   abilities but one love, photography.  Some of us have   Sport Gym (nº 21 Avda de Pescia, Nerja). 5 € per class.
          Wednesday  and  Friday  11am  start.  Prospective   or look at our NEW web site www.costacameraclub.com.  expensive DSLR cameras while others have simple point   Just turn up with a drink and towel, wearing trainers &
          members  welcome.  Tel:  952522225  Website:  http://  coRAl iNTERNAcioNAl AxARqUíA   and shoot cameras.  It doesn’t matter.  What we are all   stretchy clothing. moveittomusic@yahoo.co.uk / m: 675
          almijarabowlsnerja.wordpress.com  COME AND SING WITH US! Coral Internacional Axarquía   striving to do is to take better photographs.  Each month   846 217
          AMERicAN iNTERNATioNAl clUB NERJA  always  welcomes  new  members.  We  rehearse  on   we have a challenge. It could be a technical challenge,   ThE NERJA AqUA AERoBic clUB
          The American International Club Nerja (AIC) welcomes   Thursday mornings in Vélez-Málaga.  an artistic challenge or even a challenge to imitate the   From  June  until  November  aqua  aerobics  will  be  in
          international residents and visitors. We have numerous   For  more  information:    Tel:  630520581  or  email:   style of a famous photographer. We meet on the third   an  outdoor,  heated,  healthy  fresh  water  (no  chlorine
          social  gatherings  every  month.  Everyone  is  welcome!   coralinternacionalaxarquia@outlook.com.  Thursday of every month at the Era Restaurant in Puente   or salt) pool.  Every Saturday 12.00-1.00. Pay weekly
          Follow us on Facebook page AIC Nerja, or email hq@  El cAPisTRANo AcTiViTiEs  Don manuel. Contact lakevinuelaphotoclub@gmail.com.    and  all  welcome  for  one  class,  or  more,  throughout
          aicnerja.org  for  more  information.  The  American   Situated next to the main swimming pool in Capistrano   ThE loVE A chilD FoUNDATioN  the summer- men and women and all levels of fitness.
          International  Club  (AIC)  is  an  international  social  and   village the social salon hosts a number of activities open   Founded by Nerja’s John Margetson, has ope¬rations in   For more information and to book please ring Jennifer
          charitable association.      to  residents  and  non  residents  alike.  Library  -  Open   India and Nepal working with Tibetan refugee children,   95252 3599. Indoor aqua aerobics will continue from
          ART clAssEs                  on  Saturdays  only,  10.30am  -  12.30pm    with  a  wide   Burma  with  internally  displaced  children  in  desperate   November at the public pool in Nerja.
          Also  suitable  as  drop  in  classes,  in  the  enchanting   selection of titles and talking books. Pat Taylor 95 252   need of help and in Ecua¬dor with abandoned children.
          garden of Studio Rosario (in front of the Church) in la   4201 Bridge Club - Tuesday 2.30 - 6.00 pm. No partners   Pocapecunia, the charity shop in the Calle Bella Vista
          Herradura, every Thursday morning from 11.00 to 13.45.   necessary. Sheila Cornelissen 95 242 4021 Information   6, raises money for this charity, open Monday to
          Information  via  renate@renate-kunst.nl  or  telephone   concerning all other activities can be found on the notice   Saturday  from  10am  to  1.30pm  if  you  have  anything
          655211276                    boards outside  the salon and in the Community Office.   you can donate the team would be pleased to receive it   ....continuing on page 70

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