British Legion Coin
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
COIN BRANCH
Royal British Legion – Coin
The Coin Branch meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month 11.00am at the Hotel El Palomar, Urbanization Miraville, Los Llanos de Coin.
For information see our website at www.coinrbl.info or contact Jo
952 451 671 or Den 952 453 829. Non-members most welcome.
Welfare: Telephone Polly Harpin 672 025 756.
Forthcoming events:
Please note that the monthly walking group is suspended until the Autumn.
Wednesday 18th June – Social Meeting, El Palomar Hotel. Paddy O’Farrell will be signing copies of his new book ‘Primrose Cottage’. There will also be a Bingo session.
Tuesday 24th June – Dining group to meet for an evening meal at Muntaz Muhal Indian restaurant, El Rodeo, Coin 19.30.
Thursday 26th June – Royal British Legion, District South Veterans Day Celebration from 12.30 to 19.00 at ‘Puerta Niza’, Benajarafe. This will be a cold buffet for 30€ per person and will include: half a bottle of red or white wine per person, jug of beer per table, water, lively entertainment & music. All branch standards will be on parade and there will be a grand raffle with all profits going to the Poppy Appeal. Dress is casual – use of the swimming pool.
Events for JulyWednesday 2nd July - Branch Meeting at El Palomar Hotel 11.00. Cut off date for Thank-you Tea Party and Trip to Torremolinos.
Thursday 3rd July - Dining group, 8 p.m. at Crazy Cod, Alhaurin al Grande. Starter: Tuna salad or Pate Main: Fish, chips and mushy peas or pie, chips and mushy peas Dessert: Strawberries and cream or profiteroles
Drinks Glass of wine or soft drink Cost: 10 Euro Tickets Den. 952453829. Book and pay by 18th June.
Wednesday 9th July - Photography/Games Group. Photography session - landscapes.
Saturday 12th July -Thank -you Tea Party at Finca Pollywood 17.30 – 21.00 (Members only).
Wednesday 16th July – Social Meeting at El Palomar Hotel 11.00. Village Fayre: Please see notice board or website for categories and rules of entry for your exhibits.
Thursday 17th July - Day Trip to Torremolinas Coach only. Optional visit, to Crocodile Park. Botanical Garden and market followed by lunch and a browse around the town. For tickets and info please contact:
Den 952 453 829
Friday 25th July - Summer Ball at restaurant Santa Fe, Coin. Formal dress: 3-course meal, Grand Prize Draw and disco. Tickets - members 27€, non members 30€ - further details from Lorna and Simon on 677227578 or e mail: fincaladera@hotmail.com.
Tuesday 5th August – Quiz evening at El Palomar Hotel to include a raffle. Full details to follow.
Wednesday 6th August – Branch meeting, 11.00am at El Palomar Hotel.
Wednesday 13th August – Games/photography morning at El Palomar Hotel.
Friday 15th August – Fancy dress BBQ and Karaoke competition, with the theme of ‘The Southern Hemisphere’, El Palomar Hotel from 19.30, tickets 10 Euro from Den 952 453 829.
Wednesday 20th August – Social meeting 11.00 at El Palomar Hotel, to include ‘Who am I?’
Friday 29th August – Dining group to meet 19.30 at the restaurant Fogon de Antonio, Coin.
Autumn Trip
3 day trip to Morocco - 24th October 2008 (Fri-Sun), 199€. Firm commitment of interest by 7th May, deposit of 50€ per person by 21st May. Further details are available on the website, from Den or on the Legion notice board.
The Coin Branch meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month 11.00am at the Hotel El Palomar, Urbanization Miraville, Los Llanos de Coin.
For information see our website at www.coinrbl.info or contact Jo
952 451 671 or Den 952 453 829 Welfare number 672 025 756. Non-members most welcome.
Special interest groups:
Bridge group-Meets Tuesdays at 10.30 am at El Palomar. Tel Virginia 952 112 780
Table games mornings-Cards, Chess, Backgammon, Mah-Jong, Jigsaws etc. Second Wednesday of each month El Palomar 11 am
Photography group-Meets on games mornings at El Palomar second Wednesday every month 10.30 am.
Special mentions
Did you know that there is now a new inland radio station, ACE FM 106.8 www.acefm.info, Tim Knaggs has a Drive Time Show between 5pm-7pm, it is well worth a listen. Tune in and Tim will play any requests for all occasions
Contacts
Contact Information
Chairman: Jo Taylor- 952 451 671 jomike@spanteladsl.net
Branch Secretary: Sandra Wallis – 655 605 834 sandrapw2000@yahoo.co.uk
Membership Secretary: Rosie Mahoney – 952 454 539 mahoneyrosie21@yahoo.co.uk
Welfare: Polly Harpin –672 025 756 polly@rbl.com
Social Secretary: Denise Walker-952 453 829 denisewalker22@hotmail.com
PRO : Rose Davies-952 455 965 allanandrose2527@hotmail.co.uk
Newsletter: Al Davies-952 455 965 allanandrose2527@hotmail.co.uk
You can get further information and news about our Branch on our web-site, sponsored by De Cotta Mc Kenna & Santafé. There is also a page available to post your own notices. www.coinrbl.info
