December 2012 - Costa Calida Chronicle

11 th November at 11am
Over 100 people upheld the two minute silence
at the beautiful cultural centre in Hondon de
las Nieves on Sunday 11 th November at 11am.
The standard bearers Steve Suffield, John
Hodson and Neil Parvitt, lowered the flags, and
the two minute silence was deafening, as everyone
remembered the fallen service personnel
of two World Wars and all the other battles
our troops have precipitated in. So many of our
young men and woman have died and many
have also been left with profound injuries.
Rev’d Canon Terence Sampson led us through
the poignant service of remembrance.
The Mayor of Nieves Victoriano Sanchez Botella
and his Foreign Resident Councillor Alexis
Rubira Rilo were part of the official Spanish
party and everyone appreciated their participation,
especially
when the
Mayor joined
the Chairman
Dave Stewart
and President
Peter Broadbent
of the
Hondón Valley
branch, in laying
the wreaths
of poppies.
The lunch at Monte Alto afterwards was well
attended and everyone thanked Wendy and
Tony Dengate for their hard work in organising
the day.
In association with Costa Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.com
5 th MABS Race for Life Success
MABS Cancer Support Group held its 5 th
Annual Race For Life in Los Alcázares on
11 th November, but a cloudy start to the day,
with the temptation of a Sunday lie-in under
the duvet, didn’t deter the participants, who
had travelled from far and wide to take part.
A minute’s silence was observed at 11am
to honour Remembrance Sunday and all
those who have died for their country, before
almost 200 people went on their way to
walk, run or stroll along the picturesque 3km
promenade route.
People arrived
from all around the
Murcia and Valencia
regions, with some
making it a family
outing and bringing
the dog along too.
Many arrived in pink
attire or fancy dress
and several teams
took part, including
Running Wild from
La Zenia, Lynn
Preston’s Zumba
from Los Alcázares,
DFS Furniture from San Javier and Spangles
Ladies’ Harmony Chorus from Los Alcázares
First man over the finish line was Cesár
Palazón; first lady was Christine Birkett; first
teenager
a n d
overall
winner
was 14
year old
L i a m
Holmes;
first boy
was Craig
Holmes
(Liam’s
brother); first fancy dress runner was Tom
Wiswould (a MABS volunteer) and first girl
was Blossom Storey. There was a tie for the
first doggie over the line between Jake and
Bonny. Overseas FM and various stallholders
helped to give the race finish area a festive
feel and many stayed on to enjoy a social
drink and a chat.
“This is a key, annual fundraising event for
MABS Murcia” said MABS Director, Lyn
Baines “and we’re so grateful to all who have
turned out to support us today, despite the
inclement weather. Everyone has made such
an effort to arrive on a Sunday morning,
create a great atmosphere and collect
sponsorship money for us. Thanks must also
go to all the MABS volunteers who have been
here since the crack of dawn to organise such
a great event and to the Policia Local, the
ambulance service and the Ayuntamiento of
Los Alcázares.”
Sponsorship money will be coming in over
the next 2-3 months, but MABS is expecting
to achieve its fundraising target of 4,000€
from the day. They would also like to thank
the sponsors of the event: Iceland Overseas,
DFS Furniture and Time Out Sports Bar in San
Javier.
MABS Murcia is a registered charity (No
7261) offering help and support to local
people of all nationalities who have been
diagnosed with, or are being treated for
cancer. If you or someone you know would
like some confidential help or support call our
HELPLINE 693 275 779 or visit their website:
www.mabsmurcia.com
Photographer: Sue Thomason
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