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...we are constantly striving to get updated information
for this page on the Clubs and Societies of San Miguel de Salinas. If you would like your local
group featured please send us some details: and
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| THE TORREVIEJA INTERNATIONAL VETERANS ASSOCIATION 2009 ‘MARCH PAST’ AND FESTIVAL
This year’s event will be part of the San Cristobal festival, by kind invitation of the Mayor and Town Hall of Torrevieja. San Cristobal is the Patron Saint of the Spanish Armed Forces, Emergency Services and Traffic. The festival runs through out the province from the 20th of March to the 3rd of May
The Torrevieja International Veterans Association is open to all nationalities, however, so far only the Spanish, British and Dutch have attended in support of this event in the past, it is hoped that many more Veterans of other countries will join us this year. |
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| The date of the Torrevieja International Veteran’s event is 24th April 2009, venue Torrevieja seafront adjacent to the harbour breakwater. There will be a Spanish Marching Band, static display of Military Vehicles and 3 Naval Vessels (which will be open to the public), a parachute jump and an Armed Forces Beach landing.
The afternoon will conclude with a March Past, led the Spanish Marching Band, then by contingents of the Spanish Armed Forces followed by the International Veterans, led by the Royal Naval Association, the Royal Air Force Association, the Royal British Legion and contingents from other National Associations.
For the evening entertainment the following groups have been invited to attend, a South American troupe of dancers, a Flamenco group, a Scottish Pipe Band, and a performance by a pop group such as Abba Elite (all to be confirmed).
VIP invitations have been sent; further details will be promulgated when known. The attendance is expected to be several thousand residents/visitors; the press and TV have been invited. There have also been invitations for all local British ex-Servicemen/women’s Associations to attend events in Orihuela, La Mata (with a flying display, marching bands, and a formal dinner), Guardama, following the Torrevieja event. Events will be promulgated in the local press when further details are known.
Information on the International Veterans Association can be obtained from the President Rod Millington at
romavillagolf@adirecto.com
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The Costa Blanca Riders is a group of multi-national Harley Davidson motorcycle owners based in and around San Miguel de Salinas and Playa Flamenca and they ride all year round. The regular Sunday “ride-out” meets at 11.00 at the café next to The Harley Bar in Cabo Roig on the southbound side of the N332 and often finish the day at La Oficina on CV 951 Torremendo Road. They also enjoy a Wednesday night social at La Luna Bar situated in Los Mimosas near La Florida on Orihuela Costa (+34) 650 049 726). Bar owners Rune and Irene are Harley riders too and have recently taken over the old Iron Horse motorcycle shop in Torrevieja, re-named as Iron Boyzz (+34) 966 702 359. |
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The Costa Blanca Riders are a very welcoming group to all serious bikers, so why not join them for one of their weekly rides or socials? The Costa Blanca Riders organize rides to local rallies and often travel to more exotic locations - this year runs to Barcelona, St Tropez and Italy or Austria are planned. They have few rules, riding safely in a staggered formation is one important one and, of course, having fun. For more information contact
Laura Cooney on (+34) 965 326 716 or email
thecooneys4@hotmail.com (weekly email newsletter also available)
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The Spanish National Champions 2007 at
San Miguel Bowls Club, Eagles Nest. Pictured are winners Russel Marks, Stuart Hemmings
and Len Rudge-Trips;
Sabrina Marks & Ann Eagle, The Ladies Pairs winners;
Ann Eagle The Ladies Singles winner & Player of the Tournament |
The San Miguel Bowls Club
Eagles Nest, San Miguel de Salinas
The Club Societies President is John Marshall
Telephone 966 774 357
WINTER OPENING TIMES - FROM 7th OCTOBER 2007
Sunday 10.00 for 10.30
Tuesday Mornings 10.00 for 10.30 Afternoons 1.30 for 2.00
Thursday Mornings 09.30 for 10.00 Then 12.00 for 12.30
Thursday Afternoons Available For Competitions From 2.30
From Wednesday 10th October 1.30 for 2.00 we have a session called W.A.S.P.S. for new and experienced bowlers
Casual dress allowed but you must wear flat soled shoes which can be hired from the club together with a limited number of bowls for 7 Euros
come give it a try.
The Hijackers hold a session Friday Afternoons 1.30 for 2.00 Starting 12th October
which is played to the format of the day - players will draw for rinks to form a more competitive afternoons bowls. You do not have to be a member of the Hijackers to play
just turn up and Bob will soon get you organised.
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Full details of Events and Member
Activites can be found on the Club Website -
www.sanmiguelbowlsclub.net |
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ROYAL NAVAL ASSOCIATION, TORREVIEJA BRANCH.
The Branch meets on the first Wednesday of the month at "El Paraiso" bar/restaurant, located at Avda Las Alondras, Becisa, Los Angeles, Torrevieja. Existing and new members welcome.
For information, contact Secretary, Rod Millington 966 764 292
View their website -
www.torreviejarna.info |
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The Orihuela Scooter Club
Regulars at The Restaurante MIRADOR del MEDITERRANEO,
this group are a social lot with NORTHERN SOUL and SCOOTERIST NIGHTs
- just what we need in the pueblo!
Next Northern Soul night is May 26th 2007 @ 8.30pm Restaurante Mirador Mediterraneo. |
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The Club's regular meeting place is Bar Chiquita Orihuela City
- for more info contact Lee Bradbury on (+34) 630 142 317 or
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NEXT BIG EVENT -
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11th, 12, & 13th May as Orihuela Scooter Club
have their first Rally at Orihuela City
Friday night is Northern Soul/60´s night - 10pm onwards -
Venue: Patro´s Disco in Correntias (just 1km before Eroski´s supermarket/Orihuela City)
Saturday night is Ska/80´s/Mod/Scooterist music - 10pm onwards - Venue: Patro´s Disco in Correntias |
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| THE BAOBABS CLUB is an informal association of people, generally of British citizenship and descent, who live on the Costa Blanca or Costa Calida, and who have spent some part of their lives in Southern or East Africa. They have members from
South Africa, Namibia, Kenya, Zimbabwe (or Rhodesia as it was formerly) and even Mozambique. Most are of retirement age but a fair number are younger and working in Spain or abroad, and have young families. |
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The BAOBAB CLUB began with a social at Sacko's Bar, El Limonar, on 29 October, 2005, on the initiative of Ted Walker from Johannesburg, and Jean Wardle from Cape Town. From adverts in the local press and from successive social gatherings, membership has grown to rather more than 100, although some members are not in Spain throughout the year.
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| The BAOBABS recently shifted
the venue of their monthly get together to Cheers Bar at Eagle's Nest,
San Miguel de Salinas. The BAOBABS meet on the second Saturday of each month at 12 noon for drinks and to chat about places and times they knew in common and over the last few months there have been more than 30 member at each meeting. From time to time they plan other events that involve their common interests. New members are very welcome. There is no entrance or other fees, no office bearers or constitution, no tedious meetings…just a yen for a chat and some congenial company!If you are interested in The
BAOBABS CLUB why not join them at their next social meeting. You can also contact them via the
following members: Brian Lucas (+34) 966 791 970 - Ted Walker (+34) 966 709 881 - Jean Wardle (+34) 966 784 735
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Asociación Española contra el Cáncer
The San Miguel de Salinas Chapter of
this National Association
La Presidenta - Señora Uirginia Belmonte
La Secretaria Señora Pilar Sanchez
In 2006 the Grand Fashon Show at the Casa Cultura on 19 March
2006 raised 2831 € in support of the Asociación Española contra el Cáncer
The 2007 Event is on Sunday 29 April at 6.30pm Casa Cultura San Miguel de Salinas. |
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Club 93,
formed in that year, is a
registered Social Club with a current membership
360. They are a very sociable group and have a weekly
get-together at 7pm on Wednesdays at the FILTON Salon
in Los Balcones.
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| Club 93 hold
regular social events and have day trips to various places,
for example Altea Market, Monroes Carvery, Mini Hollywood, Benidorm Palace, with shopping trips to Murcia and Alicante.
Twice a year there are week long trips either to mainland Spain or the islands.
Previously Club 93 has been to Andorra, Barcelona, Madrid, Salamanca, Segovia, Toledo and to the Costa del Sol and Gibraltar. This April
there are two coaches travelling to Galicia for a week.
Membership is 5€ per year but if you are interested in trying out the group pop along to the FILTON Salon
where you'll be made very welcome. For further
information contact Alan Bruton
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email or
mobile 654 652 318. |
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Centuria Romana de San Miguel
de Salinas -
We now have a special page dedicated to our Centuria Romana. This important society
of San Miguel de Salinas is most evident during Holy
Week - Semana Santa - Easter.
Centuria Romana
La Centuria Romana de San Miguel de Salinas, Headquarters : Calle Orihuela
Telf: Ramon 965 720 219 - Dolo - 610 522 702
Carmen Rosario - 965 720 568 - 605 863 474 - 966 723 164
Email: info@san-miguel-de-salinas.com |
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February 2008 - Members of the ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION - COSTA BLANCA BRANCH No 1359 - at the occasion of their AGM in February 2008. This was held at Los Carteros Social Club in Ciudad de las Comunicaciones, which is a regular meeting venue for the group.
