BEACH BAR CONTRACT REMAINS FOR A YEAR

Chiringuitos de Sol

The Mayor of Orihuela, Monserrate Guillén of the Los Verdes green party, has announced that the current contract for providing beach bars on the Orihuela Costa will be extended for another year, when the tender will be revisited once again.

The contract for the service was due for renewal before this year´s summer season, but the Mayor has highlighted a number of discrepancies in the tender which was to be awarded under the previous councilor for the coast, Pedro Mancebo.

The contract, which brings in around 700,000 euro per year in revenue to the town hall, was only set to earn just over 300,000 under the contract being presented. Guillén also stated that the new contract would not have afforded fair competition in the tender process, as companies would have to provide proof of a solvent income from this kind of service for the last ten years.

As an integral part of the coastal function, the Chiringuitos de Sol company will now continue to provide the service for another year, which not only qualifies elements of the “Blue Flag” and quality awards, but has also developed systems for ensuring the safety and security of beach users, including lockers, a vigilance system and various activities that holidaymakers and residents have appreciated during the last tenure of the contract.

DEPUTY MAYOR ATTACKED IN ORIHUELA RESTAURANT

Lopez Bas and Mancebo

Orihuela Councillors Pedro Mancebo, Juan Ignacio Lopez-Bas and Marta Campillo, all of the CLR Party, have filed a complaint against the brother of the former Orihuela Mayor, Monica Lorente (PP), who they accuse of verbally and physically abusing them over dinner in a restaurant over the weekend.

Meanwhile, the brother himself, Jorge Lorente has said to the local Spanish press that he has also denounced Mancebo for insults, threats and causing him injury to a hand.

The incident occurred about midnight on Saturday when the three councillors, all from the Liberal Renewal Center (CLr) dined at the Orihuela restaurant "Lo Mas Gus". Mancebo said on Monday that the brother of the former mayor, together with another man, Jose Manuel Vivancos, began to provoke, disturb and harangue his group while they were having a conversation in the company of others. Lopez-Bas said the insults were "s**t councilors" or "sons of b*****s".

Mancebo and his party decided to leave the premises, but the brother of the former mayor "grabbed my neck and threw me against a wall," he said.

According to reports, several diners who were in the bar stood between the mayor and Lorente to separate them, and as Cllr Mancebo then reached for a phone, intending to call the police, the man accompanying Lorente "pushed him out of the establishment" , added Lopez-Bas.

As the struggle continued in the streets outside the restaurant he and Marta Campillo tried to stop the violence during which both "received several blows."

The scene was attended by two units of the National Police and one of the Policia Locale, at which point, according to Lopez-Bas "Monica Lorente's brother ran off and disappeared into the side streets."

The man accompanying Jorge Lorente was not in possession of any form of identity so he was taken to a local police station for identification, after which he was released.

Following the incident, Mancebo attended a Health Center, where, according to the Spanish press, he was diagnosed with "a bruise on the back of the head and inner lip." On Sunday Marta Campillo also went to hospital complaining of severe pain in one of the hands preventing normal movement.

Although the three councillors tried to lodge a complaint with the National Police, officers were unable to process the necessary documentation as the computer system was not working , so they returned on Sunday to make the obligatory denuncia.

Meanwhile, the brother of former mayor said on Monday that he will also be denouncing Cllr Mancebo for alleged insults and threats that prompted the incident. He said that he had suffered a fracture to one of his fingers.

Lorente said that Mancebo was extremely ‘arrogant’. Vivancos told the press that Mancebo said that he was “the head of Orihuela, that he commanded the police and that he was going to make my life miserable.”
He too says that he will denounce Mancebo for alleged threats

Orihuela - Senderismo (Hiking Route) above Orihuela

The new walking route around the mountain above Orihuela. It has just been extended and pathways improved. It starts at the Seminario above Orihuela and ends at the Palmeral (Palm Tree Park)
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MY WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS ON ORIHUELA COSTA

Christmas has been wonderful in Orihuela Costa this year, definitely the best ever. With my budget being tighter than ever I was not able to spend as much as I normally would buying gifts or wining and dining, I thought I was going to be miserable.

Then I got an email from the town hall telling me about free events and I decided “what the heck” I’m going to go to as many of these events as I can. It all started with the Jewish festival on Saturday the 15th followed by the lighting up of the beautiful red Christmas tree outside the town hall. The night was magical. Over the next few days, all around the coast Christmas lights appeared, brighter, nicer and more than I’ve ever seen here before.

The free Christmas Carol Concert in Orihuela came next with free buses laid on and plenty of time allowed for wandering around Orihuela, I never realized how many beautiful buildings we had on our doorstep before. This was a very special evening for me and my neighbours who accompanied me; we will definitely make some day trips to Orihuela in 2013.

Christmas morning we walked from Consum in La Zenia down to the beach. There were more cars parked than on a hot summer’s day. There were thousands of people, mostly dressed in red on the beach. They were all in good form and the music was playing. People brought drinks and sandwiches and the party atmosphere was fabulous. We stayed for two hours and only left because we had not brought any goodies with us.

I won’t be able to go to the free New Years Eve celebrations but I will definitely be going to the 3 Kings event on the 5th January. I heard on the grapevine that there will be a hot air balloon at La Zenia Boulevard giving FREE rides from 5pm, I have always wanted to try this but never did, I think I’ll be on the queue at 4pm. It’s a long time since I’ve had so little and yet had so much. I just want to say THANK YOU to the people in the town hall who organized the best Christmas ever for me, keep up the good work.

P. Clinton

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Night Out Promotions Presents Joe Longthorne !!!

Joe Longthorne returns to Spain for a one night only concert on Monday 1st October 2012 at the award winning Benidorm Palace.
Full supporting show is now officially in place with artists including....
Lucinda, one of the Costa Blanca's leading female vocalists
Diva - D - Lux, International singing sensation making her debut at Benidorm Palace
All hosted by our resident compere, the fantastic Mr Nick Gold.
Tickets are priced as follows......
Standard seat for show only ~~~ 29.00
Premier seating including Grand Palace menu ~~~ 55.00
V.I.P. seating to include Grand Palace menu ~~~ 65.00
DOORS OPEN ~~~ 7.30PM
FOOD SERVED ~~~ 8.00PM
SHOW STARTS ~~~ 9.00PM
To reserve your seat contact the box office at Benidorm Palace direct on 965 851 660...
Customers who live in the Torrevieja / Guardamar area have the facility of an all inclusive package including coach transport to and from Benidorm Palace on the evening with ticket options for show only and premier seating. For more information contact David's Coachtrips on 966 785 910.
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Don't miss the only chance during 2012 to see the legendary Joe Longthorne MBE live in concert with his spectacular show " A Man And His Music "
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Support needed for ongoing help with the Elche Childrens Home PlEASE READ

Support needed for ongoing help with the Elche Childrens Home PlEASE READ
We are currently in urgent need of Care Givers & Guardians for the older Children in the home
This is a new concept in Spain of care giving and guardians for these children offering them a place of safety in a loving home teaching them the skills they will need to become very successful young adults living in your homes as part of your family with you providing the education of life skills and giving human compassion something these children probably have never experienced. This does take a special kind of person but the rewards even though not financial are huge and we urge anyone who thinks they would be interested and would like further information on this to please contact us via email [email protected] please note anyone taking part in this scheme will be fully supported throughtout by fully qualified uk social workers in spain

People reading this have probably never heard of K2A. K2A (Kids to Adults) are a new charity, awaiting full registration, who work directly and solely with the director of Elche Childrens Home. K2A have been set up as a result of the discovery, purely by chance, that there is no training or support for the children leading up to the time that they leave the home at 18. There is no system in place to secure their well being and future in society this is where K2A will step in. They will provide training and ongoing support and care for these young people giving them life skills whilst learning the techniques needed to become a successful young adult and not reverting to the old life pattern they have come from. They have arranged instruction at the home for English, Guitar, Dance and Domestic Sciences (Cooking,Shopping, Budgeting, Cleaning etc.). They have also already managed to secure 3 part time positions of work and are looking for more. These position are at The Post Room, Benijofar - La Plaza Cafe, Benijofar and the Impact Charity Shop, La Marina. K2A are also currently looking for local businesses to offer these children, of 16+ years, Saturday work placements. They are so hard working and want to achieve and be a part of society. If you think you could employ one of them please do get in touch by emailing with your contact details to [email protected]

For those of you who are more familiar with the name of EMAUS, they were providing funding for the home but the contract with them has lapsed and they are no longer involved with them.

K2A does need funds as this is the first of its kind and we are starting from day one to ensure the safety and stability continues to make these children the caring loving young adults they all strive to be but we cannot do this without the help and support from the community here people wishing to make a donation to us may do so by using our Paypal and going to the www.paypal.co.uk and entering the account details [email protected]
many thanks for reading this and we look forward to hearing form you

emaus charity funday please read

This is a charity funday with live entertainment from lots of local acts we have singers dancers zumba display side stalls raffle prizes bbq of which the bar owners will give a euro for every burger sold
so please come sing dance eat with us and give to this wonderful charity

please come and give us your support these kids deserve so much better than they have each one has there own story and i would not want to stand in there place for one minute or spend a second in the life they have had to live we have a chance to make a difference to the way these children live so please come and give a little to make a huge change
We are also still looking for donations of raffle prizes should you wish to donate or need directions please feel free to email [email protected]
Or call 6856o8442 /07790246014
thanks you so much

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The fuel socket is selling at 15 euros each. If you are interested, please contact me via e-mail at:
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Night Out Promotions Presents Joe Longthorne !!!

Joe Longthorne returns to Spain for a one night only concert on Monday 1st October 2012 at the award winning Benidorm Palace.
Full supporting show is now officially in place with artists including....
Lucinda, one of the Costa Blanca's leading female vocalists
Diva - D - Lux, International singing sensation making her debut at Benidorm Palace
All hosted by our resident compere, the fantastic Mr Nick Gold.
Tickets are priced as follows......
Standard seat for show only ~~~ 29.00
Premier seating including Grand Palace menu ~~~ 55.00
V.I.P. seating to include Grand Palace menu ~~~ 65.00
DOORS OPEN ~~~ 7.30PM
FOOD SERVED ~~~ 8.00PM
SHOW STARTS ~~~ 9.00PM
To reserve your seat contact the box office at Benidorm Palace direct on 965 851 660...
Customers who live in the Torrevieja / Guardamar area have the facility of an all inclusive package including coach transport to and from Benidorm Palace on the evening with ticket options for show only and premier seating. For more information contact David's Coachtrips on 966 785 910.
For details on any of the above information call our office on 966 732 215 or visit us at www.nightoutpromotions.com
See us on Facebook @ Night Out Promotions and click on like, for all up to the minute information.
Don't miss the only chance during 2012 to see the legendary Joe Longthorne MBE live in concert with his spectacular show " A Man And His Music "
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW !!!