Help's blog

At this weeks meeting we were visited by the T.A.P.I.S group - a wonderful group of young people who have a few extra difficulties in life, but manage to overcome them with gusto. They have produced a brilliant short film, a comic western, and came to show us this and their leatherwork that they make in their workshop in Benidorm. We all had a great time and look forward to their next visit.

We had our annual Christmas Lunch on Friday 16th December 2011at Monroes, Benidorm, and a great time was had by all.

Shopping at Ikea & Primark 22nd November 12€. Jucar River and much,much more 24th November 55 €. Gibraltar & Torremolinos, 1st December, 4 days/3 nights 160€. Formal Christmas Ball at Benidoleig 9th December 45€.......

Thanks to the generosity of Pepe of El Cisne, Benidorm for donating space for 10 tables at El Cisne on Friday 14th October - those 10 tables being supplied by Benidorm Town Hall foc - HELP raised over €1600. Our grateful thanks go to every bar, hairdressing salon,restaurant and business who donated items/vouchers etc for our Fair that helped to raise that wonderful amount of money.I would also like to give my personal thanks to all the HELP members and friends who worked so hard on the day to make the Fair such a success.

The 'All Saints Fair' at Cocentaina is a trip not to be missed and is a shopping and entertainment fair held in Cocentaina since its creation in 1346 by royal charter granted by King Pedro IV of Aragon to Roger de Lauria, Count of Cocentaina. Join us on this trip on November 1st at a cost of only €20. Please give your names to Pearl telephone 607 385 842

We will being enjoying a lunch once again at Alfas del Pi Pensionistas Club on 17th October 2011. Lunch is around 2 p.m. but be there around 1.30 p.m. for a pre lunch natter! Places must be prebooked with Pearl, so give her a ring on 607 385 842 to reserve a place.

Come and support our Autumn Fair 2011 and get all your bargains for Christmas! It is being held this year at El Cisne Centre N 332, Benidorm. Friday 14th October - Entrance is free and opens at 10 a.m. til 3 p.m. All proceeds go directly to help fund our services provided by Help International Benidorm.

We have a Coffee morning at the La Torretta Social Centre, Avda Ciudad Real, Benidorm (turn right at the Farmacia on the right after Benidorm Palace as you approach Benidorm from Alfaz direction). Join us around 11 a.m. for a coffee and a chat.

Help made a presentation to the T.A.P.I.S group of €1569.40 for their awning at their room at La Torreta Social Centre in Benidorm, and the group are highly delighted.

Join us for a lovely lunch on 1st September 2011 at Mastroni's at Albir. For more details and to book a place contact Pearl on 607 385 842