Help of Denia & District

FROM THE CHAIR:

First of all, thanks to all the kind friends and HELP volunteers who have phoned me with their good wishes, following my further two stays in hospital in the last few weeks. I am also very grateful to those who visited me, in some cases bringing casseroles, cakes, chocolates etc and even cooking and shopping for me. I am lucky to have such friends.
However I did manage to visit the Xmas Fayre – and how lovely it looked. Pat French and the stall holders had worked so hard, it was a credit to all the helpers and Pat in particular. It was good to see Father Xmas who gets fatter each year! 2000 euros was the final figure made.
The volunteers’ meeting was a great success as well, with over 70 volunteers in attendance. You will all by now have received the minutes so will not repeat them, only to say we were very sorry to lose ‘our Evie’ on 21 October. She was working in the shop up until 3 weeks before she died. She would have been 100 years old in January and I know she was looking forward to celebrating her century. Also since the last newsletter Anne Martin, my secretary of 10 years back when I first took over the Chair, and Alex Williams, a very hardworking volunteer of many years standing, have both passed away.
To finish on a different note, the shop is going from strength to strength, it is amazing how it has grown in the past two and a half years. We have also been able to help so many people and certainly have made our mark in the area – and everyone we speak to seems to know the shop and the help we give in the hospital.
I think that is all for now except to wish you all a very Happy and Peaceful Christmas, and for the unfortunate people in Els Poblets, Calpe and other areas who suffered so much with the floods we send you a special wish for a Happier New Year. Mavis

HELP CHARITY BAZAAR RAISES 2000 EUROS

A crowd of people came through the doors to HELP of Denia‘s annual bazaar at the Casa Holanda on Saturday (17th November). As usual two of the most popular stalls were home made cakes and scones, which raised over 400 euros between them ( they looked so delicious it’s doubtful they will be saved for Xmas!). The tombola and raffle also raised over 550 euros between them.

Altogether a grand total of 2000 euros was taken, thanks to the efforts of volunteer stall holders and customers alike.

A big thank you to everyone!

DANCING FOR CHARITY – GET IN LINE!

By the time you read this the Stetson hats will have been dusted off, along with the ‘country style’ dress, and a number of line dancing groups from across the area will have danced up a storm in aid of HELP of Denia on Saturday 1st December, at Restaurante El Bolero, Playa la Fossa, Levante, in Calpe.

So if you missed it and want to join a line dancing group, ring Elaine on 96 649 7802 or Barbara on 630 113 649 for more information.

If you live in Calpe you can join our group in the Calpe area. We need interpreters and/or drivers to take people to health appointments. Just out of hospital or become ill? Ask about support & equipment available from Sue, our HELP representative in Calpe, on 616237135, or email her on helpofdenia.calpearea@yahoo.co.uk.

MANY THANKS FOR DONATIONS OF MONEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT FROM THE FOLLOWING PERSONS
AND ORGANISATIONS

Mrs. June Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Tongue
Comunidad El Pinar (Moraira)
Mrs. Helen Astle
Mrs. Brenda Farrow
Mr. David Mitchell
Mrs. Nancy Williams
Mr. Ogden (in memory of Ken Shaw)
Mrs. Pat Gilham

RENEWAL OF DNI CARDS

It has indeed now opened (on 20th November) and the hours are 9 am - 2 pm. A reminder that it is in Avda. Marquesat No. 53. Marquesat is the road that runs from the ‘back door’ of the Mercadona store on the Jaime I roundabout, continues past Super G, crosses C/Diana* - you will see Restaurant Pollo Loco ion the corner past the playground. After the next block, you will see a large pharmacy on the LH corner. The office is next to this.

* if you are coming by car, turn right here to park on the other side of the railway track.

‘PICADETES’

Those of us who participated in this very generous invitation by the Mayoress and the Councillor for Culture were indeed very honoured to be given this opportunity to sample local food cooked by local chefs, and to get to know the Valenciano names so that we can ask for them in future.

And by the way, there is a scheme for those who are interested in learning Valenciano: you will be given the opportunity to learn on a one-to-one basis for a period of 6 weeks. Ask at the Ayuntamiento (or perhaps I should say ‘Ajuntament’) if you would like to join in this scheme.

‘CENSUS FORMS’

NEW SECRETARY NEEDED

At the Volunteers’ Meeting, I announced that I am going to resign at the next AGM and it would be very useful if a volunteer would come forward as soon as possible so that I can gradually hand over the reigns. I would of course give full support in the transition period.

Joan Franklin

ONLY FIVE NEW VOLUNTEERS THIS QUARTER,
BUT NEVERTHELESS A VERY WARM WELCOME TO:

Fanny Barras (Gata de Gorgos)
Jean Elliot (Denia)
Susan Gilham (Pego)
Anthony McCarthy (Ondara)
Patricia West (Pedreguer)

24th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Advance notice of the AGM which will be held as usual in the Casa Holanda (next door to the Denia Tennis Club), on:
Saturday 29th March 2008

Please make a note in your next year’s diary NOW.