Monday 11 August 2014

NEWSLETTER August 2014



THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF MARBELLA – BAM

NEWSLETTER August 2014


The BAM committee wishes to send its best regards to Jean, Ulla and Antoinette who are currently not 100% fit and trust that they soon feel more like their usual selves.

The July, BAM monthly lunch was held at the Angolino’s restaurant on 31st July. Many thanks go to Norma, Mary and Violette for organising an excellent event with a delightful menu.

The next BAM monthly lunch, again to be arranged by Norma and Mary, will be at the Andana restaurant, previously called El Duende, on 28th August. It will include the Menu Del Dia, which will have meat and fish choices, the first drink and the tip for an inclusive price of €10. The lunch, as usual, will commence with arrival at 1.30pm for lunch at 2.00pm.Please pre-book to assure a guaranteed place.

The BAM AGM will take place at the San Cristobal Hotel on Wednesday, 17th September at 12:00. All current BAM committee members will resign from their positions, although it is believed all are prepared, if nominated. to stand for another term. Any BAM member is eligible for election to the committee provided a nomination is received by the BAM Secretary, Joan, 952835947 by the 3rd of September. Election of the new committee will take place during the AGM.

A lunch will be held at the San Cristobal restaurant immediately after the AGM.

Further BAM monthly lunches are being planned for 2014;

The September lunch is likely to be incorporated with the Malaga trip being planned for that month. No details are available at this time.

The October lunch is likely to be incorporated with a visit to ASPANDEM

The Committee are considering arranging a trip to Malaga, to include the English Cemetery, Car Museum, Glass Museum and a visit to the new port area, possibly in late September. Contact Joan, 952835947, if you have specific places you would like to visit and want to attend. Details have yet to be finalised.

Remember, the comprehensive programme of forthcoming events at the Starlite Festival in Nagueles which runs from 25th July to 25th August. Tickets can be bought from Snap in La Canada and El Corte Ingles.

Many thanks are given to Eva, who is currently developing a special BAM leaflet and has created and constantly updates a website and Facebook entry for BAM. See, http://britishmarbella.blogspot.com.es/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/British-Association-of-Marbella/132505103576725