Freesiagroup

In aid of cancer charities in Spain

AT THE CLUB NAUTICO, SALOU

9 pm until late

Tickets 45 euros include free entry for draw (lots of super prizes)

Round tables for 12 persons

Cava reception with typical “pica pica” and a three-course dinner with wine, cava, coffee and liqueurs

DANCING PLUS LIVE ENTERTAINMENT featuring local entertainers

RAFFLE FOR SUPER PRIZES

AUCTION OF signed photographs of David Suchet (Hercules Poirot) and David Jason (Only Fools & Horses) dedicated to the Freesia Group and a selection of original paintings by local artists

Profit from entry tickets plus ALL proceeds from auction/raffle to cancer charities in Spain

DRESS - PARTY - not casual, please

Tickets on sale at:

The Rio Grande Pub, Calle Amposta, 3 (opposite Hotel Salou Park)
The Double Scotch Pub, c/Scala Dei, (off Calle Barcelona) in the old town
Electricidad/Fontanería Salou, c/Barcelona, 44 (next door to Ibense ice cream shop)

or from any Freesia Group committee member.  Closing date Wednesday 10th February.

We’ve already got lots of bookings for the event, so if you plan to come, don’t leave it too long as numbers are limited.

For more information about how to obtain the tickets please contact Pam 977 395 064 or 620 213 898 or Elaine 977 767 414 or 619 637 795. E-mail info@freesiagroup.com

We’ll need the full name of each person as well as choice of soup and whether fish or meat for the main course.  Also, let us know your table preferences (tables are for 12 persons).

Alternatively, you can take your payment to any branch of La Caixa and bank it in the Freesia Group account which is the following:  2100 1148 78 0200164516.   Remember to state the payment is for “Dinner” and the names of each participant.  Then please send  an e-mail to info@freesiagroup.com with the above information and the date of the bank receipt .  You will receive an e-mail confirmation for your booking.

On the evening of the dinner please bring your bank receipt along with your e-mail confirmation and you can pick up your tickets at the Club Nautic.

Menu

Aperitivo especial del Club Náutico con barra libre

y copa de cava de bienvenida

(Special Club Nautic Pica Pica with Cava and Welcome Drink)

Crema de ceps con piruleta de parmesano

(Cream of wild mushroom soup with parmesan cheese)

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Crema de marisco con frutos del mar

(Cream of shellfish soup)

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Confit de pato del Empordà con salsa de frutos rojos

y las guarniciones del chef

(Confit of duck from Empordán with red fruit sauce and chef’s garnish)

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Suquet de rape con escolta de langostinos de San Carlos

Y almejas de carril

(Monkfish with clams and langoustines from San Carlos)

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Helado especial del Club

(Club Nautic Ice Cream)

Café y copa

Coffee and liquers

Chocolates

En beneficio de la lucha contra el cáncer.

VIERNES 12 FEBRERO 2010  CLUB NAUTIC, SALOU, 21.00 - 03.00

Entrada 45 euros. Incluye sorteo para un fabuloso premio.

Mesas redondas para 12 personas.

Cava y “pica pica”, 2 platos, postre, cava, vinos, café y licores

BAILE, disco, magos y varias artistas

GRAN SUBASTA Y SORTEO DE BUENOS PREMIOS

Todo el beneficio es para asociaciones españolas que trabajan contra el cáncer.

Hemos tenido muchas reservas ya y si teneís planeado venir no lo dejes para más tarde, ya que el número de reservas es limitado.

Se puede obtener los billetes de entrada a los lugares descrito a continuación:

El Rio Grande Pub, Calle Amposta, 3 (delante del Hotel Salou Park).

El Double Scotch Pub, c/Scala Dei, (a un lado de Calle Barcelona) en la parte vieja de Salou.

Electricidad/Fontanería Salou, c/Barcelona, 44 (proximo a la tienda de helados Ibense)

Necesitamos el nombre completo de cada persona, así como la opción de la sopa escogida como primer plato y si se quiere pescado o carne para el segundo plato. También necesitamos saber las preferencias con quien compartir la mesa.

Alternativamente, se puede hacer el pago a cualquier sucursal de La Caixa y depositar el dinero en la cuenta del Grupo Freesia.
El número de cuenta para depositar el dinero es 2100 1148 78 0200164516

Por favor, no olvideis estipular en el recibo que el pago es para “Cena”  y los nombres de cada participante.

Después debes enviar un email a info@freesiagroup.com con la información del recibo del banco, nombre de los participantes y fecha en que se hizo el depósito en el banco.  Una vez hecho esto, el Freesia Group contestará tu email confirmándote tu reserva.

En la noche de la cena, por favor traer contigo el recibo del banco y el email de la confirmación de la reserva y con esto podrás recoger los billetes de entrada a la cena en el Club Nautico.

Por si estaís interesados, nosotros podemos arreglar un precio reducido en un hotel cercano al Club Nautico la noche de la cena.

Para más información, por favor llamar a Pamela 977 395 064 or 620 213 898 o Elaine  977 767 414 or 619 637 795.

E-mail info@freesiagroup.com             www. freesiagroup.com

5th February 2010

At one of the Perelló group’s meetings we discussed the possibility of producing a news letter periodically.  Hopefully of interest to all of you, but especially for those members who do not have access to the internet.  Although we try to contact everyone by phone if possible, some slip through the net.

In September 2009 the AGM for el Perelló was held.  At that time a new committee was elected by you, the members.

From the first we were on the run as the Christmas Fair had already been booked for November.  After less than two months the Fair was held.  It was a great success and well received by the village.  Nobody realised that we had put it all together on a wing and a prayer, with a lot of sleepless nights and hard work.  It looks like becoming an annual event. At least we will have  more than two months to organise the next one.  We had a lot of help from members to set up the event.

We held our Christmas Lunch at Casals Restaurant in December which turned into a lovely afternoon.  The best outcome was that we gained a lot of new members.

Two weeks later we held our annual carol service in the local church, always a popular event.  As usual the church was filled.  Afterwards we held a disco/buffet in the Music School Auditorium. However, this was not strictly a Freesia event, but the proceeds of 75€ went to Freesia to be directed to AFANOC (childrens cancer charity in Tarragona).

Unfortunately, that week we learned sadly of the sudden death of one of our members,  Morrell Brown, who left behind his widow Norma.  His funeral was held at the crematorium in Amposta and was very well attended, which must have been a great comfort for Norma.  Since then many of our members and Norma’s neighbours have supported her with some of the men doing odd jobs.  This could be something we could expand on when friends and neighbours are bereaved or dealing with sickness.

Speaking of sickness, one of our members has successfully completed radiotherapy for cancer and we wish him all the best.  At the present time we have two other members (that we know of) receiving treatment for this same disease and another member waiting for an operation.  I haven’t named them so as not to infringe on their privacy, but I am sure you will join me in wishing them all the best.  Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Christmas came around very quickly and we were all glad of a well earned break after our hard work last year.

Some of our members braved the miserable weather and joined us in the Sant Antoni parade in January.  We  joined some of the other associations in the walk to the church.  The ladies wore Freesia sashes.  The event was televised and we were told that the sashes looked very effective on TV, which was very nice.  I wonder how many others will do something similar next year!!

Our book stall continues to be a success with lots of ex pats taking advantage of the exchange system.   Sr. Ferrán at the Homogenik bar has always been supported the Freesia group and kindly lets us use his outside space for the book stall. However, if the weather is bad he lets us set up the stall at the back  of the bar.

We plan to start a DVD lending service on the book stall from 6th March.  Around 50 DVDs have been donated (not pirate ones) and they will be on loan for a small cost.  A small deposit will be required and you can return them at the next book stall.  If you have any unwanted DVDs pehaps you would like to donate them to us.

Luna has been looking at the possibility of starting the car boot fairs again in the spring.  He has contacted the Mossas d’Esquadra who will advise exactly what we are allowed to sell and how we can protect ourselves from selling stolen goods.  The  car boot sales were very popular with the Catalans as well as the Brits.

At the time of writing we have just heard of the sad death of one of our members.   Marilyn Boyland’s husband Rod passed away this week and we all send her our condolences.

This seems to be a long letter but it covers the period from September.  I plan to produce one every two months so if there is anything you would like to include please get in touch.

To finish on a personal note,  due to health reasons, Luna and I have decided to step down from the committee.  Now don’t get excited because you can’t get rid of us so easily!  We will still continue to organise the lunches and Luna will continue to liase with the Town Hall on behalf of Freesia.  We will also help in whatever way we are able, but just won’t be involved in organising events.

At present the committee are planning the Honey Fair, which is a big event for the village.  It will be held the weekend of 17th and 18th April.  Margaret will send you a separate email telling you about the plans.

I hope I haven’t bored you too much with my first attempt at a news letter.  I look forward to seeing you all at the next lunch on 25th February.  Please contact me if you wish to book a place.

All the best.

Pam de Luna.

Dear Freesia supporters!

Just to let you know that the Christmas Fair was a huge success and the takings surpassed all expectations, especially considering the economic “crisis.  At the Salou Fair we raised over €6,300, and at the El Perelló Christmas Fair €2,845.58 was raised, bringing the total to the fabulous sum of €9,145.58.

This year between the two groups we’ve raised €32,000.  As you know we divide the monies between the three Spanish charity organizations we support - the CNIO (official cancer research institute in Madrid), the AECC (Association Against Cancer - Tarragona branch) and AFANOC (Children with Cancer) for a special project in Tarragona.  We have just issued cheques for €5,500 to each of the charities.

Since the Freesia Group began, some €176,273 have been raised up to date.

None of this would have been possible without the help of our wonderful supporters and donors.  We have a marvellous team who are always there when needed, particularly to help with our main events - the Christmas Fair, the Fun Run in May, and the St. Valentine’s dinner dance.

Thank you all once again for devoting your time and efforts to this worthy cause.

Looking forward to your continuing support in 2010.

Best wishes.

The Freesia Group Committee.

For news on what’s happening, check our website www.freesiagroup.com

To book lunch or other events, ring Pam, our secretary:977 395 064 or 620 213 898

email:   info@freesiagroup.com