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F.A.C.E.
Bearing Christmas Gifts.
 F.A.C.E.
(Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone), is organised and run by
British citizens who are resident in the district of the Almanzora
Valley and it is chaired by Adele Wrigglesworth. However, the charity
tries hard to support local citizens what ever nationality they are. At
this time of year, children are one of the main focus points of the
Christmas celebrations, and so it was for F.A.C.E. Recently when
they donated to the teachers at the El Prado School, 500€ worth of
funding to provide materials for the classroom libraries.
The ceremony of handing over the funding took place in early December
and it was attended by several members of the Association, the teachers
and children who attend the school in this district of Arboleas, as part
of the CPR "Medio Almanzora.
The school thanks F.A.C.E, for the goodwill
gesture which has touched the hearts of the Centre staff and encouraged
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Over
2,000€ Raised At F.A.C.E Christmas Market.
 Although
rain, at times in torrents, fell from the skies, F.A.C.E. (Fundraising
in Arboleas, Caring For Everyone) supporters, British and Spanish,
still battled through the bleak mid winter to visit the F.A.C.E.
Christmas market, which was held at the Salón del Ayuntamiento in
Arboleas.
The market
was officially opened by the Deputy Mayor of Arboleas, Roger Done, and
F.A.C.E. President Adele Wrigglesworth.
As
well as market stalls filled with many tempting products for the
Christmas season, there was a full entertainment programme. This
featured "Carrie's Dusty Boots" Line Dancers, who performed to music
from the film "Burlesque" and to a trio of Christmas hit songs. The
fabulous Voices of Almanzora Choir led by Trudie Louch, sang familiar
Christmas numbers from around the world and groups of young children
from the Arboleas district, performed some sparkling dance routines and
sang traditional Spanish Carols. Back ground music was provided by Peter
Williams.
Other
Christmas traditional and not so traditional treats were also available.
Mulled wine and mince pies were on sale, as were hamburgers,
cheeseburgers and bacon baps.
Santa Claus
had been approached by the F.A.C.E. Committee and had managed at this
very busy time of the year for him, to make a flying visit to Arboleas
with one of his elves.
The aim of
the market was to raise funds for the various charities which F.A.C.E.
Have supported over the last year. Amongst these have been M.A.C.S. (Mojacar
Area Cancer Support), Age Concern España, the A.E.C.C. (Asociación
Española Contra el Cancer) and ALCER (A Spanish Association who give
assistance to people suffering from Renal illnesses).
The climax of
the evening was the draw of a raffle which F.A.C.E. Had organised. The
top prize of 200 € was won by Brenda Paton.
The main
winners of the evening though were the charities that F.A.C.E. Continue
to support. Over 2000 € was raised by the evenings activities, although
we are still counting and the final figure should be higher.
F.A.C.E.
Would like to thank all the local businesses who provided support with
donations of sponsorship and donations of raffle prizes. F.A.C.E. Would
also like recorded much appreciation to all the wonderful helpers - too
many to name, but you all know who you are - that voluntarily gave their
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Birthday Present From F.A.C.E.
 A
very nice surprise came to Brenda Paton recently.
Brenda was informed by F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for
Everyone) that she had won the major prize of 200€ in the F.A.C.E.
Christmas Raffle, and the good news could not have come on a more
auspicious day for Brenda because the all important news come to her on
her Birthday.
Brenda had purchased the raffle ticket at the Bar Rumores in Albox, so
it was decided that the presentation of the money would be made at rthe
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All
Dressed Up - And Somewhere To Go!
 Some
of Carrie's Dusty Boots Line Dance Ladies unveiled a new costume in
readiness for a forth coming exhibition, because these ladies are all
dressed up and they definitely have some where to go.
The ladies will be
demonstrating Line Dancing at the
F.A.C.E (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone)
Christmas market, which is to be held at the Salón Multiservicios del
Ayuntamiento on 2nd December, between the hours of 6-00pm and 9-00pm.
The complete "Dusty
Boots" line up will be performing for the very first time, their new
exhibition of dance based on the film "Burlesque".
Over the last year
"Dusty Boots" has performed at several charitable events Including the
F.A.C.E. Summer Fun Day and Villaricos Whacky Races.
They have also
performed at the Los Amigo's 2nd Birthday Party, both the Arboleas and
La Cinta Fiesta's and recently performed at the new Los Llanos de
Arboleas Market.
The group is a self
funding organisation, which is always on the look out for new members.
If you have some experience of Line Dancing and would like to join this
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F.A.C.E. Back Fundraising.
F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring For Everyone), a
legally registered charity, have already started on their
annual Winter fundraising campaigns.
Already on sale are the F.A.C.E. Christmas Raffle tickets
on which the big prize is 200€ and there are prizes of 100€
and 50€ in addition to many other smaller prizes to be
won. This will be drawn at the F.A.C.E. Christmas Market
which will be held on Friday 2nd December at the Salón del
Multiservicios del Ayuntamiento in Arboleas.
The Christmas Market is to be opened at 6-00pm by the Mayor
of Arboleas, Cristobal García Granados, and will remain open
until 9-00pm..
F.A.C.E. Have also contacted the North Pole to see if a
visit from Santa can be arranged.
Mulled wine and minced pies will be on sale, to help get
the Christmas spirit underway and there will also be a
barbecue with hamburgers and bacon butties..
Entertainment will be provided by the Voices of Almanzora,
a magnificent choir led by Trudie Louch, who will be
serenading Christmas market patrons with Seasonal songs and
Carols. The Dusty Boots Line Dancers will also be performing
two different exhibitions and music will be supplied by Bob
Neale and his Sound Waves Disco. Also there will be a group
of children from the Arboleas area, who will be performing
traditional Christmas songs and dances.
F.A.C.E. Is the major fundraising organisation in the
Almanzora Valley, which raises money for various
organisations, including the A.E.C.C (Asociación Española
Contra el Cáncer), MACS Cancer Support group, A.L.C.E.R, (Asociación
para la Lucha Contra Las Enfermedades del Riñón) and has
recently donated to Age Concern, España.
F.A.C.E. President Adele Wrigglesworth said "It would be
lovely if the generous people who reside in the Almanzora
Valley, who supported us last year, could continue
to support our Christmas market, and then hopefully we could
raise more than last years total of over 2,000€."
For Further information please ring Adele Wrigglesworth on
667 255 094.
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F.A.C.E. Donate To Age Concern, España.
 Recently
members of F.A.C.E. (Fundraising In Arboleas, Caring For
Everyone), met representative of Age Concern Acción Social y
Assistencial (ACASA), Louise Fichtinger.
ACASA is the Spanish version of Age Concern
and they already have branches in Malaga and Madrid.
F.A.C.E., The Arboleas Help Desk and The
Arboleas Council are keen to get ACASA to set up in Arboleas
or the Almanzora Valley in General. To this end talks are
being held by all three organisations.
The main problem is that finance is required
to set up the organisation in the first place. The second
problem is that Case Workers (Volunteers) need to be based
in the area before the project can proceed.
F.A.C.E. Have donated 1,000€ to assist with
the set up costs. This money is being held by ACASA and ring
fenced so that the money will only be used for assistance to
people in this area.
If you
are interested in becoming a Case Worker in this project
please contact Louise Fichtinger, the Regional Co-ordinator
for ACASA in Andalucia, by e-mail at
fichtinger@gmx.net
F.A.C.E. President, Adele Wrigglesworth said
that "F.A.C.E are very committed to this project, and
should ACASA set up in the area, F.A.C.E. Would continue to
offer financial support."
F.A.C.E are continuing to raise funds. On 2nd
December they will be holding their Annual Christmas Market
at the Arboleas, Salón Multiservicios del Ayuntamiento. Full
details will be announced at a later date. They have also on
sale raffle tickets for a Grand Draw of 200€ which will be
drawn at the Christmas market. This Raffle tickets are on
sale with the F.A.C.E. Committee Members.
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Friends Of Limaria
Donate To F.A.C.E.
 The
Friends of Limaria started a few years ago and consists of
friends and neighbours from Limaria and the surrounding areas.
The
ladies section run by Angela Labrooy and assisted by several
others get together for monthly meetings and it also has a Craft
and Art section which meets on a twice monthly basis.
The
men's section is run by Len Naish also have monthly get
togethers and occasionally have snooker and ten pin bowling
outings in the winter months. TIn addition there is a very
active Crib Club which meets on a twice monthly basis.
Over
the year, the various parts of the Friends Of Limaria generate
donations by the members, and the total of these donations are
given to a charity which is decided by a member vote on each
year.
This year, we are please to say, the chosen charity was F.A.C.E.
(Fundraising In Arboleas, Caring For Everyone), the only legally
registered charity in Arboleas.
Len
Naish and his wife, Joan, presented F.A.C.E. President Adele
Wrigglesworth with a total of 700€ at a presentation ceremony
held recently. Adele was delighted to receive the gift and said
"It is amazing that in this difficult financial period, so many
people and organisations are still willing to dig deeply in to
their pockets to aid people who are less fortunate"
F.A.C.E. Will be continuing its Fund Raising with A Christmas
Market on Friday 2nd December.
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Scottish Bike Ride For F.A.C.E.
 Proud parents
Helen and Donnie Simpson of Arboleas were delighted to
hand over € 170 to F.A.C.E. President Adele
Wrigglesworth.
Helen and
Donnie's son Raymond Simpson had taken part in the "Ride
The North - Cycle Challenge". This was a 220 mile
circuit of Scotland's North East which was completed
over 3 Days in early June.
Helen collected sponsorship money here in Spain from
friends and neighbours in support of her son's
endeavours.
It was decided
that monies raised in Spain should be donated to a
Spanish registered charity and hence F.A.C.E.
(Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone), became
the receiver of monies raised
F.A.C.E., the
only legally registered charity in Arboleas, is
primarily a fund raising body which supports the
Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer, M.A.C.S. (Mojacar
Area Cancer Support) and A.L.C.E.R. (A Spanish
association that gives support to people suffering renal
illnesses) and various other worthy causes. In the
future F.A.C.E. Also hopes to be able to support Age
Concern, España.
Photographs
attached - F.A.C.E. President, Adele Wrigglesworth
receives €170 from Helen and Donnie Simpson outside the
new F.A.C.E. Office in Arboleas.
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Thank you
F.A.C.E.
(Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring For Everyone), the only
registered charity in the Arboleas district, would like
to thank Trudi Louch, and The Voices Of Almanzora for
asking F.A.C.E. To provide an Interval Bar during
the recent performances of "Across The Pond... And All
That Jazz!" at the Museo Pedro Gilabert in Arboleas.
The Voices of
Almanzora have always been avid Supporters of F.A.C.E.
And because of the request to provide Bar Services, and
because of the generosity of the "Voices" audiences
F.A.C.E. Was able to raise over
300€ which will be donated to various
worthwhile causes including M.A.C.S, (Mojacar Area
Cancer Support).
Once again
Thank You Every one for continuing to support F.A.C.E.
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July 2011
F.A.C.E. Donate 2,500€ To Cancer Charity.
Members of F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring For
Everyone), the only registered charity in Arboleas were
in a giving mood once again this week when 2,500€ was
given to local Arboleas pharmacist Cecilia Molina Verdú
- the local representative of the Asociación Española
Co9ntra el Cáncer (A.E.C.C.).
The
A.E.C.C. Is a national Spanish Cancer Support group
which operates telephone lines and a web site, from
which cancer sufferers and other members of the general
public can obtain information about cancer.
The
A.E.C.C. Also supports the mobile breast screening units
the tour around the Almeria Province. The next visit of
one of these units in the Arboleas / Albox area will be
in late October or early November of this year.
For information on
A.E.C.C. Contact
www.aecc.es. This
is in English. Alternatively you can ring INFOCANCER on
900100 036 Calls are free but the response will be in
Spanish.
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July 2011
Face sponsor's MAC'S Information Pack
 Over the years
F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring For Everyone), the
only fully registered charity in the Arboleas area, has
supported M.A.C.S. (Mojacar Area Cancer Support) with both
donations of cash and specialised equipment.
The co-operation
between the two groups is now taking a further step forward.
M.A.C.S is now
producing a comprehensive pack that will provide valuable
information to cancer sufferers and their families. This
pack is to be sponsored by F.A.C.E.
M.A.C.S, which is
also a fully registered charity, which provides help, care
and support for people of any nationality with cancer
related disorders. Supporters are available to help with
hospital visits, to organise translations of hospital
papers, assist with shopping and offer an understanding ear
to listen to the patients or the carer's concerns. The group
also has access to professionally qualified nurses and
carer's. F.A.C.E. Continues
to raise money for various causes throughout the area. It
has four main charities that it is working all out to
support this year are in addition to M.A.C.S., A.L.C.E.R. (Asociación
para la Lucha Contra Las Enfermerdades del Riñon) for people
who suffer from renal problems, the A.E.C.C. (Asociación Española
Contra El Cáncer) for persons suffering from Cancer problems
and Age Concern , Spain.
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June 2011
F.A.C.E. Donate
2,500€.
F.A.C.E.
(Fundraising In Arboleas, Caring For Everyone), the only
registered charity in Arboleas, donated 2,500 € recently to
A.L.C.E.R.( Asociación para la lucha contra Las enfermedades
del riñón).
This donation was
made possible due to funds raised on the F.A.C.E. Fun Day.
A.L.C.E.R is
a Spanish Association that assists people with renal
problems and has a Regional Office in Almeria and further
information on their work can be found on their Web Site
www.alceralmería.org
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May 2011
FACE FUN DAY
2,987.79
Euros Raised
Nearly
400 people attended the 4th Annual F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in
Arboleas, Caring For Everyone) Family Fun Day on Sunday 8th
May, which was held at the Salón Multiservicios del
Ayuntamiento in Arboleas.
The Fun
Day was officially opened by F.A.C.E. President Adele
Wrigglesworth and the Mayor of Arboleas, Angel García
Martínez, assisted by interpreter Ben Bamford.
In
beautiful weather, a fantastic array of entertainment was
provided. Underpinned by DJ Extraordinaire Johnny Slade who
provided music throughout the whole afternoon. Thanks must
go to the Julie Bruce Dance Academy and the Julie Bruce
Zumba Dancers, Adam Lukin (a Michael Jackson dancer), Grupo
Arbuli (four English Ladies that do Spanish Dancing),
Carrie's Dusty Boots Line Dancing Group, Suzie Hudson and
Trevor Spencer's with their Rock 'n' Roll team, The Sol
Centre Yoga Demonstration Group of La Cinta, and last but
not least, singer Sabrina.
F.A.C.E
would also like to thank all the local businesses who
provided support with donations of sponsorship along with
raffle and tombola prizes.
Finally
much appreciation should be recorded for all the wonderful
helpers........too many to name, but you all know who you
are.......that voluntarily gave their time and energy and
helped to make the day the wonderful success that it was.
At the
end of the day approximately 2300 € was raised, although we are still
counting, and this money will be donated to Age Concern, España, Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer, M.A.C.S. (Mojacar
Area Cancer Support) and ALCER (A Spanish Association who
give assistance to people suffering from Renal illnesses.
If
you fancy getting involved with this very worthwhile Spanish
registered charity, please ring 667 255 094 or see
www.face-charity.com
F.A.C.E.
President Adele Wrigglesworth said that once again she had
been overwhelmed by the support that the people of Arboleas
and surrounding areas had shown to F.A.C.E. During these
very difficult times, when many people themselves were
suffering from economic hardship.
Richard
B. Tolman.
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April 2011
An Easter Egg For F.A.C.E.
F.A.C.E.
(Fundraising In Arboleas, Caring For Everyone) Committee
Members Pauline Marshall and Sheila Dye were very pleasantly
surprised when they were asked to judge an Easter Bonnet
Competition at Gilly and Eleanor's Line Dance Class at Bar
Rumores in Albox.
Unbeknown to the
two F.A.C.E. Committee Members, The Line Dancing Class had
been raising funds over the last nine months for F.A.C.E.
And presented the two Committee Members with 270 €.
This was a very
welcome start to this years fundraising initiative, which
commences this year officially on Sunday 8th May with the
F.A.C.E. Fun Day being held at Salón Multiservicos Del
Ayuntamiento in Arboleas, between the hours of midday and
4-00pm.
F.A.C.E.
Which last year succeeded in raising over 10,000€, is
organising an afternoon of fun coupled with fundraising, and
will include stalls of nearly new clothes, cakes, books and
other goods. There will also be Tombola, raffles and a line
up of entertainers including Adam Lukin (Michael Jackson
impersonator), Julie Bruce and her Dancers, "Grupo Arbuli"
(English Ladies doing Spanish Traditional Dancing), Dusty
Boots (Line Dancers), Trevor and Suzie's Rock 'n' Rollers,
and demonstrations of Zumba and Yoga.
Funds raised by
F.A.C.E. Last year were donated to the A.E.C.C. (Asociación
Española Contra el Cáncer), the M.A.C.S. (Mojacar Area
Cancer Support) and on a more local basis the school in
Arboleas.
F.A.C.E. Hopes
throughout the forth coming year to continue to support
these charities plus A.L.C.E.R. (Asocíación para la Lucha
Contra Las Enfermedades del Riñón), which helps people with
renal illness, and Age Concern España.
For further
information please ring Adele Wrigglesworth at 667 255 094
or check out the F.A.C.E. Web site at
www.face-charity.com
Richard B.
Tolman
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April 2011
In Their Easter
Bonnets.
Eleanor and
Gilly's Line Dance Class at Bar Rumores in Albox, held its
3rd Annual Easter Bonnet Parade on Monday 25th April.
Eleanor and
Gilly were shocked to find that seven Members of the Class
had entered in to the spirit of the event.
The competition
was judged by F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring For
Everyone) Committee Members Pauline Marshall and Sheila Dye,
who had taken out time from the organisation of the forth
coming F.A.C.E. Fun Day to be held on the 8th May. They had
a great deal of difficulty deciding who were to be the
eventual winners.
After
much deliberation, it was decided that the winning bonnet
this year had been made by Alice Bradbury with the bonnet
of Ann Green coming second and in third place was Lindsay
Finch. All Winners received an Easter Egg and complimentary
passes to future Line Dance Classes.
In addition to
the Easter Bonnet Competition, all Class Members received an
Easter Egg and a raffle was held.
Eleanor and
Gilly's Line Dance Class is held every Monday at Bar Rumores
in Albox and is a place where people can make friends and
meet friends, using Line Dancing as its main hook, although
throughout the year it organises various parties, and also
the occasional Line Dancing weekend in such places such as
Benidorm.
For further
information please ring 950 439 003.
Richard B Tolman.
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February 2011
F.A.C.E. Causes A
Ripple!
Five Members of the
F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone)
Committee travelled down to Los Gallardos recently in order
to present representative of M.A.C.S. (Mojacar Area Cancer
Support) Dave Brown with a €1,200 Ripple Mattress.
A Ripple Mattress is
used to assist people who are bed ridden, to alleviate them
from suffering bed sores and other skin problems.
The Ripple Mattress
was one of many donations that have been made to M.A.C.S. By
F.A.C.E. Over recent years, however it is the first time
that an item has been donated.
M.A.C.S. Does use
Mojacar as its base, however at this moment in time it is
also supporting Cancer sufferers in Arboleas, Albox, Taberno,
Huercal Overa, Cucador, Zurgena, Alfoquia and Lubrin.
F.A.C.E. Would like
to thank all its supporters for making this donation
possible, and would particularly like to thank Keith Lazell
of Easy Care Mobility who assisted in the purchase of the
Ripple Mattress and also organised its delivery.
For Further
information please contact Adele Wrigglesworth telephone 667
255 094
Photographs
On all three photographs -
Dave Brown of M.A.C.S. Being presented with the Ripple
Mattress by F.A.C.E President Adele Wrigglesworth,
accompanied by members of the F.A.C.E Committee, Pauline
Marshall, Carrie Green, Maureen Gorman and Nancy Brewder
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October 2010: 2,500€
Donated To Spanish National Cancer Charity. Tuesday
19th October was Spanish National Breast Cancer Awareness Day,
Día Contra el Cáncer de Mama. Throughout Spain a great effort was made to raise the awareness
of Breast Cancer .
F.A.C.E.
(Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring for Everyone) Committee Members
along with the Arboleas Mayor, Angel Garcia Martínez, travelled
to the Regional Headquarters of the A.E.C.C. (Asociación
Española Contra el Cáncer) in Almeria.
Upon
arrival the Mayor and the F.A.C.E Committee Members were met by
the Presidente de la Junta Provincial, Francisco Balcázar
Linares. F.A.C.E. aided by the Arboleas Mayor, presented the
A.E.C.C. Presidente with a cheque for 2,500€ from money raised
by the Arboleas Fun Run organised by the Sophia Wellness Centre
and F.A.C.E. .
After the
cheque presentation, the mayor and the F.A.C.E. Committee were
taken to a local Plaza where they were shown one of the
Breast Cancer Awareness Stalls that had been set up in the city
for the day, which was run entirely by volunteers.
F.A.C.E.
is the largest fund raising organisation of its type in the
Almanzora Valley. It's objective is to donate funds to local
organisations within the Almería Province such as MACS and the
A.E.C.C. F.A.C.E also supports more local projects within
Arboleas.
For more
information on F.A.C.E. Please look at the website
www.face-charity.com
or on Facebook under F.A.C.E.
For more
information on A.E.C.C.Please look at the website
www.aecc.es or
alternatively you can telephone INFOCANCER on 900 10 00 36. The
calls are free..
photo 1 -
A.E.C.C. Presidente Francisco Balcázar Linares is presented with
a cheque for 2,500€ by F.A.C.E. President Adele Wrigglesworth
with Arboleas Alcalde Angel García Martínez (on the right of the
photograph. Girls of the F.A.C.E. Fundraising Committee ( From
Left to Right) stood behind them Carrie Green, Pauline Marshall,
Maureen Gorman and Sheila Dye.
photo 2-
Arboleas Alcalde Angel García Martínez and Members of the
F.A.C.E Team, join volunteers of The A.E.C.C on the streets of
Almería City in an attempt to raise the awareness of cancer.
For
Further Information please contact Adele Wrigglesworth Telephone
667 255 094
Richard
B Tolman..
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12th
November 2010: Face
Christmas market
.......well it is all over for another year!!
F.A.C.E. Annual Christmas Market has been and gone!!! Oh what a
great time we all had. Angel Garcias the Mayor of Arboleas
welcomed everyone and opened the market...........thank you for
your continued support. Even in these lean times we raised
1,650.00 euros and counting ...so well done to everyone !!!
A BIG BIG "Thank You" goes to all our helpers......we couldn't
do it without you. A BIG "Thank You " to Bob from Sound Waves
for doing a great job as MC. "Dusty Boots" line dancers and
Voices of Almanzora for wonderful entertainment.
F.A.C.E. will now be able to continue supporting MACS (Mojacar
Area Cancer Support). AECC ( Asoicicon Espanola Controla el
Cancer) and hopefully getting Age Concern Espania here in the
Almanzora valley in 2011..........watch this space!.
Oooops! almost forgot to thank "Santa" for making a special
visit at this very busy time of year!
On behalf of all the hard working team of F.A.C.E. charity
"Thank You! again for your continued support.
Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy 2011
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August 2010: Sophia
Wellness Centre in Arboleas
€2,500 For F.A.C.E.
Co-owner's
of the Sophia Wellness Centre in Arboleas, Paula Read-Kenny and
Jacky Rusholme, recently presented F.A.C.E. (Fundraising In
Arboleas, Caring for Everyone) President Adele Wrigglesworth
with a cheque for €2,500.The
cheque was part of the proceeds raised through a sponsored 6
kilometre walk around Arboleas held in March of this year and
through many other various activities organised by the Wellness
Centre.The total of monies raised was over €5,000 and Sophia's
would like to thank all their clients and associates for helping
to raise this tremendous sum. F.A.C.E. Who assisted in the
organisation the sponsored walk, were presented with half the
total raised. The remainder will go to Cancer Support in The
Community.
In Both Photographs Jacky
Rusholme Is on the left with F.A.C.E. President Adele
Wrigglesworth in the centre and Paula Read-Kenny on the right,
surrounded by other members of the F.A.C.E. Committee.
Richard
B.Tolman.
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June 2010
FACE Fun Day
raised...........€2,750.00......and
counting!!!!
Not bad to say we were up against the England
match....enough said, also Spanish Grand Prix.
We would like to say a BIG " THANK YOU" to everyone who
turned up and supported us....plus The Mayor of Arboleas,
Angel Garcia for opening the day. The weather was hot
and so was the entertainment!!!
Huge thanks to Bob from "Sound Waves" for being a
wonderful M.C. and providing great music all day.
Thanks to Sabrina, Grupo Arbuli, Cool Sax, Carrie's
Dusty Boots, Susie & Trevor with the Rock & Roll Team,
the children of Arboleas, "Grupo de Baille de Arboleas"
and last but not least Tony Justice.......
Thanks to all the local business's who support us with
donations, sponsorship, raffle & tombola prizes etc. we
really appreciate it and all the wonderful helpers.....
too many to name but you all know who you
are......couldn't do it with out you!!!
If you fancy getting involved with a very worth while Spanish
registered charity please call 667255094 or check out
www.face-charity.com
Thank You to
everyone for coming along
Here's to the next time!!!! .....Adele (president)
and all the hard working team at FACE
Lucky names & numbers are!!!!
Entrance Ticket ....Prize Draw334
Ann King won the cake .....yum yum!
Mel won "Treasure Chest"
Ann (carrie) won Guess Name the Teddy
Mary Hayes won "Money in the Jar" and kindly re donated
it...thank you
All Prizes are to be collected from Sophia's Gym in
Arboleas
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June 2010: "GB's cheer up FACE!"
GB
STORES CHEER UP F.A.C.E.
From a
raffle organised by GB Stores in Albox €385 was raised. This
was donated to F.A.C.E. (Fundraising In Arboleas, Caring For
Everyone).
The cash
was presented by GB Stores Manageress, Cheryl Watkins to
F.A.C.E. President Adele Wrigglesworth, accompanied by
ladies of the F.A.C.E. Committee sporting their new uniforms
of midnight blue and pink, the F.A.C.E. Charities official
colours.
F.A.C.E. Are
preparing for their big Summer Fun Day, which is being held
at the Salón Multiservicios del Ayuntamiento, Arboleas on
Sunday 27th June between the hours of 12noon and 6-00pm.
Or
telephone Adele Wrigglesworth 667 255 094
Or
Richard Tolman 950 437 003.
In all
three photographs From Left to Right - Carrie Green, Nancy
Brewder, F.A.C.E. President Adele Wrigglesworth, GB Stores
Manageress Cheryl Watkins, Sheila Dye, Shelagh Copeland and
LIn Dowson.
Richard
B. Tolman.
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We've
Come For The Booty!
Members of
Eleanor and Gilly's Line Dancing Class at Bar Rumores in Albox,
were held to ransom by the F.A.C.E. Gang. (Committee Members of
Fundraising In Arboleas, Caring For Everyone), and were told
that the F.A.C.E. Gang had come for the Booty!
In all
honesty it was a very friendly affair as the F.A.C.E. Gang were
not at the Line Dance Class to rob any body, but at the
invitation of the Class its self.
Over the
last year Eleanor and Gilly have arranged several fund raising
events in aid of F.A.C.E., ranging from raffles, to hat and
scarf making. They have also sold fresh fruit to one another
from their garden trees, and they have made throughout the year
various flavoured jams, and again these again have been sold
amongst themselves and the proceeds donated towards F.A.C.E.
Line Dance
Organisers, Eleanor Tolman and Gilly Elliott-Binns arrange for
the Classes to take place every Monday afternoon between 2-30
and 4-30pm. It's a place where you can make friends and meet
friends, and although the class has only been going for just
over 18 months, it now has a range of beginners and competent
dancers that enjoy meeting up with one another every week. Party
afternoons are a regular feature and later in the year, some
Members of the Class are joining a long weekend stay in Benidorm
for a Line Dancing Seminar.
From the
Classes inception, it was decided that it would try and support
the local community, and F.A.C.E. Was chosen to be it's Charity
of Preference, although it has supported other Charities.
F.A.C.E.
President, Adele Wrigglesworth said "This is one of the best
ransoms we have collected this fundraising season. The Line
Dance Class have collected €503-70. Coming just before our
F.A.C.E. Fun Day to be held at the Salón Multiservicios del
Ayuntamiento in Arboleas between 12noon and 6-00pm on Sunday
27th June, it has given us a tremendous boost towards our
seasons target of collecting over €10,000 for various
organisations throughout the area.
The Dance
Class is involved in the F.A.C.E. Fun Day as several of its
members will be performing in Carrie Green's Dusty Boots
demonstration Line Dance Group, along with other performers at
the event Sabrina, Sound Waves, Grupo Arbuli, Cool Sax, Tony
Justice, Fatima's Birds of Paradise and Grupo de Baile de
Arboleas.
Richard B
Tolman.
For more
information, please contact
For
Eleanor & Gilly's Line Dance Class - 950437003
For
F.A.C.E. Adele Wrigglesworth (President). 667255094
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April 2010: "A bucket
full of Cash!"  
At the social
dance held by Pamela's Line Dance Club at Bar Latino's in La
Alfoquia on saturday 10th April 2010, a presentation was made to
F.A.C.E. committee members Carrie Green and Gilly Elliott-Binns.
Pamela's Line dancer's had raised the cash over the last 6 months by
holding a christmas raffle, selling books and coin collections. Over
the years Pamela's line dancers have become quite famous for their
fundraising activities. They have raised money for Breast Cancer and
the Asprodalba Charity in Vera. Their next challenge is to raise
money for Pancreatic cancer.
Location: Pamela's Line Dancing
club - Latino's Bar Alfoquia 10th april 2010
(A big thank you
from F.A.C.E.)
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February 2010:
Line Dancing Class Donation
Kisses For
F.A.C.E.
Members Of
Eleanor and Gilly's Line Dancing Class were in the party mood again
when they held their Valentine's afternoon at Bar Rumores in Albox.
Cupid was on
hand to give all the guests a box of heart shaped chocolates and
also to sell kisses in aid of the F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring
For Everyone) Charity.
The Line Dancing Class at Bar
Rumores has contributed to the F.A.C.E Charity since its
inauguration. Last Year they raised over €200 which was donated to
F.A.C.E. This year
they have set them selves a much
tougher target and hope to raise €500 which they will donate to
F.A.C.E. later in the year.
The Line Dancing
Class is held every Monday
afternoon at Bar Rumores between the hours of 2-30pm and 4-30pm . It
is a social afternoon with Line Dancing as its core activity, but is
also a place to meet friends and make friends and most of all a
place to have some fun.
For further information please
ring 950439003.
(A big thank you
from F.A.C.E.)
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January
2010:
Donation to Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC)
Member's
of the F.A.C.E. (Fundraising in Arboleas, Caring For
Everyone) Committee surround President Adele Wrigglesworth
as she presents a cheque for €2,500 to local Arboleas
pharmacist Cecilia Molina Verdú, who is the local
representative of the Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC). This
was part of the money raised by the F.A.C.E. Christmas
Market.
AECC is
a national Spanish Cancer support group with a Head Office
in Madrid and a delegation in Almería. It operates telephone
lines and a Web Site, from which cancer sufferer's and their
families, along with the general public at large can obtain
information about cancer. It also provides accommodation in
holiday homes for cancer patients and it provides support
for the mobile breast screening units that have recently
been in both Arboleas and Albox.
All of
the money donated will go to projects in the local area.
Should you have missed the visits of the mobile units in the
Arboleas and Albox areas, and would like further information
about mammograms please contact Cecilia at the Arboleas
Pharmacía. English is spoken.
F.A..C.E.
have always supported cancer charities, and indeed the first
big charity push was for Macmillan. With the general
publics support, it is hoped that during this charity
campaigning season a target of €10,000 will be raised by
F.A.C.E.
More information about F.A.C.E can be
found on their web site
www.face-charity.com
or find them on facebook under F.A.C.E. For more information
on AECC contact
www.todocancer.com.
This website gives lots of info about all types of cancers
and the help & support that is available to everyone in the
area....this is in English. Alternatively you can ring INFOCANCER on 900 10 00 36. Calls are free but the response
will be in Spanish.
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November 2009:
Christmas market
Friday 27th Nov 6pm-9pm.
F.A.C.E, Christmas market...........well it has been and
gone!! Oh what a time we all had
....even with this nasty old credit crunch we raised
2,000.00 euros and still counting!!! BIG,
BIG, "thank-you's" to all our
helpers...just tooo many to name but you know who you are so
thank you! We also need to say a big thank- you to Tony
Bate, for his very generous donation, Richard for doing a
great job as M.C. "Dusty Boots" line Dancers, Voices of
Almanzora for wonderful entertainment, Ben for translating,
Gerry...Phoenix trading, Essentails of Arboleas, Susan &
Mike of DesignerMagik, Charter supermarket, GB Stores,
Girosol, Price Busters, John & Debbie for "Santa's Grotto",
Smooth F.M.. and SolTimes.
With all the hard work and
amazing donations FACE will now be able to go ahead with the
planned help at La Immaculada Hospital Hercual Overa, with
the Breast Cancer Support Group and Cemotheropy Unit.
Ooops!! almost forgot to thank
"Santa " for making a special visit at this busy time of
year!
On behalf of FACE charity "Thank
You" again
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July 2009:
Quiz night
Margaret Maltby recently organised a "Quiz Night" for friends and
neighbours at her home in Los Garcias, Albox.
The
evening included supper, a quiz (which was not an easy one!), raffle &
Irish bingo. Everyone had a fun evening and raised a wonderful 321.25 euros!!!
The money was handed to Gilly a member of FACE committee.
FACE would like to say to Margaret Maltby...... A
BIG "WELL DONE" & THANK YOU!!!
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June 2009:
First prize donated by FACE Ed
Stacey organised a charity night last month at the Beachcomber & Bar
Med in Mojacar. FACE are always wanting to donate to worthwhile
charities, so offered to provide 1st prize in the raffle. Here is Sheila
(treasurer of FACE Committee) presenting the 1st prize, a coffee/
capuchino machine. The gentleman (pictured) who won the 1st prize then
suggested it to be auctioned......great idea everyone shouted.....so the
auction began........ and ended with the same gentleman bidding the
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12th July 2009:
Donation to MACS
Even with this nasty
old "credit crunch" the hard working girls of FACE are busy again!! Here we are donating
a cheque for 3,000.00 euros to Elaine Brown founder of MACS (Mojacar
Area Cancer Support)
As always thanks to
everyone for hardwork, continued support and donations
till the next
time.........the hard working girls at FACE
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6th June 2009:
Face Fun day, Arboleas
Making
a change from our usual street party style we eagerly accepted the mayor
of Arboleas, Angel Garcias kind invitation to hold our FUN DAY along
with the opening of the newly refurbished Naive now known as Salon
Sevicios Multiples de Arboleas. A great day was had by all! Everyone was
busy browsing stalls, buying raffle tickets,playing hook-a-duck
,hoop-la, guess the dolly's birthday, while enjoying food from the
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19th February 2009:
Donation to Arboleas School parent association.
Face has donated 500 euros
to the parents association of arboleas school. The funds will be used
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14th February 2009:
Donation to Arboleas church
Just to let you know the committee members of F.A.C.E, are keeping busy.
Last Saturday 14th Feb, we presented a cheque for 250.00 Euros to
Arboleas church. The church Iglesia de Santago Apostal are trying to
raise funds for new pews and redecoration.
Back in December The Voices of Almanzora had a carol concert in
Arboleas museum where we sold mulled wine & mince pies!! Some local
Spanish ladies (in the photo) from Iglesia de Santiago Apostol joined in
the entertainment and sang traditional Spanish Christmas songs! We felt that some of the money raised that afternoon should be donated to
the church restoration fund as the cost of the new pews are expensive!!
(our donation will buy a quarter of a pew!!) It will all be worth
it when the peeling paint and cracks in the walls disappear and the
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13th February 2009:
Collection
Many thanks to Real Entertainment and Rambla Dogs who have collected
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17th December 2008:
Almanzora Choir carol service
Members of FACE sold mulled wine and mince pies at a carol service held
at the museum in Arboleas. There was a great turn out. The Almanzora
Choir were in fine voice as were many of the Spanish locals who support
us and started there own impromptu carol singing, much fun was had by
all and over 400 euros raised.
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14th November 2008:
Christmas market in Arboleas
Once again the Christmas
market was a great success. With a great turn out from stall holders and
visitors. Everybody thought that holding the fair indoors was a great
idea and we have to thank the Town hall for their help. There was a
great variation of stalls selling everything Christmassy. The Rambla
Dogs, Dan and the Almanzora choir supplied the music. Mulled wine, mince
pies and burgers kept everyone well nourished. We raised over 3500 euros
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14th October
2008:
Donation to raise money for the Jennifer's Trust
The FACE committee
presented these gifts to Ed and Jan Stacey (Ed was ill that day so
wasn't there, but Jan his wife accepted it on their behalf). They
are raising money for
The Jennifer's Trust which is "Spinal
muscular atrophy (SMA) is a condition that affects the nerves in
an area of the spinal cord called the anterior horn. These nerve
cells become damaged, breaking the link between the brain and the
muscles. As a result, the muscles can't be used and become wasted
or atrophied", as a result of this the sufferer doesn't survive
much into their 20s if diagnosed as an infant.
Sadly their grandson Jake, who's about 2 has been diagnosed with
this awful condition, so they are doing as much as they can to
raise funds for this deserving cause. Even though the money that's
being raised on the night will be going back to the UK, we
couldn't miss the opportunity to help out Ed and Jan, as Ed has
done so much for our charity in the past, we wanted to do
something for him this time.
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8th October
2008: Our
FACE on the radio
Three
members of the committee appeared on local Valle radio with DJ John Morgan, in Albox to
advertise the forthcoming FACE Christmas fair in November. Sarah, Lin
and Adel had an 'absolutely' fabulous time, although a little nervous!
Information was given about how to book stalls for the day and how
people could donate craft items, knit ware, jams and chutneys, etc.
There was a run down on what was planned for the day, what would be
available, refreshments, etc. Details were also given about the success
of this years summer fair and where the money has gone.
Thank you
Valle Radio |
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11th September
2008:
Pub-goers' hairy experience raises hundreds for charity
Regulars
at an expat run pub in Partaloa went the extra mile for charity recently
by agreeing to have their chests waxed at a fundraising event. As a
result of the painful experience, 708 Euros were raised for the
Fundraising in Arboleas Caring for Everyone (FACE) charity, who received
the donation from the owners and customers of the Sunburnt Arms
last week. Pub owner Nickie Cliff, who organised the event in June
thanked pub regulars Barry Lothian, Jamie Skeen, Ian Parry, 'Crazy
Frankenstein' and her husband Marlon for agreeing to put themselves
through "10 minutes of torture for each person". Mr Cliff said: "I was
lucky as I'm not very but some of the other guys had tears in their
eyes". FACE president Adele Wriggles worth, said: "It was very painful
and when the guys were having the strips pulled off. It's amazing what
people will do to raise money". More than 100 people signed up to
sponsor the brave five and it has taken two months to collect all the
money. FACE thanked the Sunburnt Arms and their customers for the
generosity shown in raising this amount, which will be distributed to
local charities needing financial support.
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from Costa Almeria News Sept 5-11, no 158 |
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