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VISIT TO ADIMA
Some of the staff from the Original Charity Shop and Library enjoying lunch with staff and attendees of ADIMA in Pedreguer.
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RACE FOR LIFE
Sponsored by the Original Charity Shop and Library our volunteer Melanie Thompson once again completed the Javea “Race for Life” event. This year proceeds are in aid of AECC, MABS and ESPANION (Children’s Cancer Charity. Congratulations to Mel who crossed the finishing line in 55 minutes and whose effort to raise money to help cancer patients and their families are much appreciated” We donated 500 euros to this worthy cause.
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DIGITAL OPEN AIR CONCERT NIGHT
The Digital Open Air Concert was held at the home of Alan and Pauline Higgins in La Drova, Barx. Twenty guests were invited to enjoy a variety of music and artists on the big screen. A fish and chip supper with assorted drinks was provided along with a special treat of ices given out by the usherette, aka Trevor Nash, during the intermission. Donations were made by the guests for the Franciscan Transformer Appeal – a total of 120 euros was taken Our thanks go to Alan and Pauline on behalf of the Franciscan Brothers and Residents.
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EASTER RAFFLE 2011
The draw took place Easter Saturday and the happy winners of the 1st prize of a flat screen TV were Holger and Karin Wehrend.
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A NIGHT AT THE RACES
Held at Viva España, Oliva Our thanks go to The Gandia Area Social Club for organizing a great night, together the Unstable Lads RacingTeam for all of their hard work on running the racing side.This event proved to be a resounding success. Well done and thank you to everyone involved in making the night the success that it was! This very enjoyable evening raised 1,119 euro on behalf of the Franciscan Refuge Transformer Appeal.
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CAN'T COOK, WON'T COOK!
Left to right – John Todd, Stephen Carden and Stuart Walters” This event was very kindly held at the home of Dave and Chrissie Snell, in La Drova, Barx, to allow 30 plus friends and neighbours to raise cash for the Franciscan Refuge Transformer Appeal. As well as enjoying an entertaining evening and a nice meal. Can’t Cook was John Todd, who works in the Charity Shop and Stephen Carden from the Anglican Chaplaincy was ‘Ainsley the chef ‘, Stuart Walters a neighbour, was Won’t Cook. As with the TV programme, Stephen showed the guys how to cook a Chilli con Carne, with of course, plenty of prompting from the…
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A NIGHT AT THE RACES
On April 17 2010 THE ORIGINAL CHARITY SHOP AND LIBRARY organised an evening of fun at the races complete with a four course menu, with proceeds in aid of THE GANDIA REFUGE TRANSFORMER APPEAL. The eight races were presented by the “unstable boys” and they soon had the race goers up and placing their bets. And with horses named “Dr. No”, “Groaning Scales”, “Scaramanga” or “Wobbly Bits” who could resist the temptation to become a gambler for one evening?! Much to the delight of the race goers, the last race was won by “Wobbly bits” whereas “Groaning Scales” fell by the wayside! There was also a superb Tombola with great…
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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SPONSORED WALK
Frank Campbell, on behalf of The Original Charity Shop and Library, presented a cheque for 200 euros to Margo Gunn who took part in the Royal British Legion sponsored walk held on the Javea Arenal beach front in October.
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RACE FOR LIFE
CONGRATULATIONS to Mel, who is a volunteer at The Original Charity Shop. Mel raised a total of 230 euros, (100 euros of which was donated by The Original Charity Shop and Library). The race takes place each year to raise funds for the Cancer Support Group (MABS).
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SAFARI SUPPER 2009 LA DROVA, BARX
FUND RAISER FOR TRANSFORMER APPEALFriends and neighbours in La Drova gave a Safari Supper for 70 people on Saturday 5th September in aid of the Transformer Appeal for the Franciscan Refuge in Palma de Gandia. What is a Safari Supper? A group of people host a four course meal in four different locations. The Starter – Our hosts at the first venue were Alan and Pauline Higgins together with friends – They served us a mouthwatering selection of tapas together with sherry and wine of our choice, to set us on our way. Plus, of course, we were not permitted to leave without buying our raffle tickets. The Main Course…