Freesiagroup

El domingo 9 de Mayo del 2010, el Grupo Freesia celebra su Sexta Carrera Popular en la capital de la Costa Dorada - Salou, el lugar por excelencia para vacaciones familiares.  Con la colaboración del ayuntamiento de Salou, el Departamento de Deportes, La oficina de Turismo y empresas locales, regionales y nacionales, nos proponemos sobrepasar los €10,000 que logramos recaudar en el 2009 para las ONG de Cáncer en España. El año pasado participaron cerca de 800 atletas, los cuales completaron las carreras de 10 km y 4 km, con una mezcla de serios corredores pertenecientes a los clubes de atletas locales así como también muchas familias y jóvenes de todas las edades. Muchos de ellos participaron disfrazados agregando un factor divertido a este evento y al mismo tiempo con esta contribución se recauda dinero para una causa digna. El lugar donde se realiza este evento no puede ser más perfecto - las doradas playas de Salou con su increíble clima - de hecho, este evento puede ser un gran día de paseo y diversión para toda la familia.

Hora de Salida: a las 10.00 desde la estatua  Jaime I en Paseo Jaime I en Salou  (delante de McDonalds)

Distancias: 10 kms para los atletas más serios  y de 4 kms para los más novicios y aquellos que quiera correr o caminar para todas las edades y niños menores de 12 años.

Todos los participantes recibirán una camiseta, una medalla de participación en la que  acuño la Iglesia de Santa María, una bolsa de regalos así como también agua y fruta para recuperar fuerzas después de la carrera.

Habrá trofeos para todas las categorías, premios para los mejores disfraces y para los tres primeros atletas que lleguen a la meta en cada una de las categorías recibirán una copa conmemorativa y un ramo de flores.
¡¡¡Prepara y forma tus equipos!!! Acompáñanos, ven y participa, corriendo  ya sea  a píe, con tus patines, tus cochecitos (bebe incluido), con tus mascotas - ven con lo que queráis - siempre y cuando te diviertas.

Ahora que has decidido participar en la Sexta Carrera Popular del Freesia Group el 9 de mayo en Salou, ¿porque no nos ayudas a recaudar aun más dinero para la lucha contra el cáncer?

¡Pide a tus amigos y familiares que te apoyan!   Por cada kilometro que alcanzas en la carrera, ellos podrían donar, por ejemplo, 50 céntimos o un euro (o la cantidad que crean oportuno).  Así, si corres 7 kms te darían 7 euros (o la cantidad relevante).  Si por ejemplo 10 amigos apuestan por tí y cada uno te da 1 euro, podrías recaudar 10 euros para el Freesia Group.  Todo el dinero recaudado va a beneficio de las tres organizaciones que trabajan contra el cáncer  - AFANOC (Nens amb càncer), el CNIO  (Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas) y la AECC (Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer).
Muchas gracias por tu apoyo!

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Website: www.freesiagroup.com E-mail:carrerapopular@freesiagroup.com o info@freesiagroup.com

Para más información:

Elaine:  977 767 414 / 619 637 795

Pam: 977 395 064

Pabellón Deportivo Salou:  977 309 211 (solo en Español)

On Sunday, 9th May 2010, the Freesia Group celebrates its 6th Family Fun Run in the capital of the Costa Daurada - the family holiday resort of Salou.   In collaboration with the local Town Hall, Sports Department, Tourism Office, local, regional and national businesses, we aim to surpass the €10,000 raised in 2009 for cancer charities in Spain.  Last year some 800 runners completed the 10 km and 4 km courses, producing a mixture of serious runners from local running clubs and lots of families and youngsters.  Many came in fancy dress and put the ‘fun’ into the run whilst raising money for a worthy cause. The setting couldn’t have been more perfect - golden beaches and a superb climate. In fact, a great day out for all the family!

Starting time: 10.00 am from the statue of Jaime 1 in Paseo Jaime 1, Salou  (promenade, opposite McDonalds)

Distances: 10 km for the more serious athletes  and 4 kms for novices  and walkers of all ages and for children under 12.

All entrants will receive a T-shirt, a medal depicting the Santa Maria Church, a goodie bag and refreshments after the race.

Trophies for all categories!  Prizes for the best fancy dress.  The first three runners in each category will receive a commemorative cup and a bouquet.

Get your teams together!!! Come on foot, roller skates, with prams, bring your dogs - whatever - anything for a laugh!

Our aim is to raise money for cancer charities in Spain, so we urge entrants to ENCOURAGE FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES ETC., TO SPONSOR THEM, either for every km completed or as a whole. Click here to download the sponsor form

Website: www.freesiagroup.com

Email:carrerapopular@freesiagroup.com or info@freesiagroup.com

Info: Elaine:  (00 34) 977 767 414 or (00 34) 619 637 795 OR Pam: (00 34) 977 395 064 OR

Salou Sports Pavillion:  977 309 211 (Spanish only)

Some 100 people of various nationalities joined us for another fabulous Freesia dinner dance at the Club Nautic to celebrate St. Valentine’s day.  The food and entertainment were fantastic and some €2,250 euros were raised for the three cancer charities supported by Freesia.

Thanks again to Rodney, Glen, Adam and Russell for volunteering to entertain us with their music and magic.  Particular thanks to Beverley, Alex, Hannah and Marco for all their hard work in decorating the venue, making the posters, gifts, etc.  Also, thanks to everyone who kindly donated the paintings, jewellery and other items for the auction and raffle.

Looking forward to next year’s event!!!

Unos 100 personas de varias nacionalidades participaron en la cena/baile en beneficio de la lucha contra el cáncer.

Se recaudaron unos €2,250 para las tres asociaciones españolas que trabajan contra el cáncer apoyadas por el Freesia Group.

Gracias a todos los comercios locales y individuos para las donaciones para el sorteo y la subasta.

Una vez más un evento fabuloso!

At one of the El Perelló Freesia 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.

Newsletter July 2010

Summer has finally arrived!  Don’t complain about it being too hot because that’s why a lot of us came here in the first place.  Let’s just enjoy it.

We spent a most enjoyable afternoon at the Carpe Diem on the 7th July.  Representatives came from the three cancer charities we support and cheques for €2,500 were presented to each of them.  They had already received cheques in December 2009 of €5,500 each making a total of €8,000 during the past year.

Freesia’s Vice President, Paul Davies, made a speech and said that although the donations this year were less than in previous years, we should be pleased to have done so well in this current economic climate.  He also complemented the El Perelló group for their hard work and mentioned that they had raised over €6,000 since September 2009.  Not an amount to be taken lightly, nor was it was raised without great effort from a lot of our members, as well as from local residents, who seem to be amazed at our achievements.

He also mentioned that, since the Freesia Group started some seven years ago, it has donated over €184,000 to Spanish Cancer Charities.

It was a lovely day and the food was great.  At this point I need to mention that if at any of our lunches you are not happy with the food, etc., then please let me know.  If I don’t get your  feedback I cannot try to ensure that it doesn’t happen again.

Most of you are already aware, but perhaps newer members may not realise, the price of the  lunches always includes a €1 donation for Freesia, so just by coming to the lunches you are contributing in a small way to the money we raise.  Eighty-eight people came to the Carpe Diem, making a donation of €88. The raffle raised €202, making the total raised of €290.  All our visitors, including the el Perelló mayor and ex-mayoress, paid for their own meal, so nothing comes out of the pot for them.

One sad event after that afternoon was the sudden death of a Freesia member, Dave Beales.  Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go to Sue for her loss.

You will have already received a letter from the committee concerning their future structure.  Sadly Margaret and David plan to stand down in September at the AGM, and Liz after the Christmas Fair.  Margaret and David will, of course, still be involved with helping at the Fair.  Margaret will also continue to oversee the book stall rota, etc.

If anyone feels they could be a valuable asset to the committee please don’t hesitate to put your names forward for election.  The last thing we want is the break up of the El Perelló group because not enough people are willing to help.  We have worked too hard to see that happen.

Our A.G.M and next lunch will be on Wednesday, 29th September at Restaurant Casa Llambrich in l’Ampolla.  It’s located right on the quay. A three-course lunch including coffee will be €13 per person.  I’ll need your choice of food beforehand but I’ll send you a menu nearer the time.

As I’ve mentioned before, it’s getting harder to find restaurants to take a big group.  Casals in the village has reopened.  We’re still waiting to hear reports about it, but we’re hoping to hold our Christmas lunch there at the beginning of December. The owner has already agreed to give us the same deal as Jordi did, but if we want something a little special for Christmas obviously we will have to pay a bit more.

There will be a members meeting on Wednesday 25th August at the Casa de Cultura.  It would be great to see a big turnout then.  For anyone who would like to join the committee it would be a good opportunity to make it known.

Of course, most of our energy for the next few months will be focused on the Christmas Fair in November.  We know that we always get a lot of help from a certain nucleus of members and non-members, but more people are needed to lend a hand.  If you cannot do much we understand, but even if you offer to help on a Freesia stall for an hour or two on the day it would be great.  Of course, we need a lot of volunteers to help us set up the two days before the event and to clear up the following day.  Last year, so many helpers turned up at 8 am to help us put the venue back in place, that we were all in the coffee bar by 10 am!  Fantastic  camaraderie with the knowledge of a job well done!

Our bookstall goes from strength to strength, often taking over €100.  The books are only €1 or just 50 cents if they are returned - that’s some going!  Another way you could help is by offering to work on the stall.  It isn’t hard work - in fact, it’s a really good social event, so perhaps it’s something else you could think about.

Unfortunately, the committee has decided not to pursue the car boot sales. Luna met several times lately with the local authorities.  Although everyone would like the boot sales, we feel they’re not worth the hassle because of the restrictions.  Luna consulted a Gestor, and there are two options.  Either everyone involved has to register as self-employed and then be liable for tax, or we could ask the Town Hall to issue Freesia with a licence to hold the sales, but we would then have to stipulate that all taking part would have to register with us, providing us with identification, etc. It was felt that many wouldn’t want to do this. There would also have to be rules of what can and cannot be sold.  The sales would have to be manned by Freesia members and there are too few of us to take this on.   We are aware that lots of other villages hold car boot sales, but eventually they’ll all have to conform to regulations or the sales will be stopped.  Freesia cannot be responsible for any illegal sales, therefore we decided to stop them.

One of our members, Brian, has recently had a successful operation and we all wish him a speedy recovery.  We hope to see you fit and well at the Christmas Fair, Brian.

Several members are receiving treatment for cancer and hopefully all will go well for them.

If you would like anything included in the next newsletter please let me know.   I would also like to receive any of your comments.

All the best.

Pam de Luna.

El Perelló Events 2010

Wednesday 25th August Members Meeting at the Casa de Cultura

Wednesday 29th September  AGM and lunch at Restaurant Casa Llambrich in l’Ampolla.

October 16th Cancer Week choirs in the square

Members meeting date to be advised

November Christmas Fair (date to be advised)

December - Christmas Lunch - date to be advised

December Carol Service followed by party - date t.b.a.

E-mail:  pamdeluna@hotmail.com

Phone Pam de Luna on 977 475 000 or mobile 618 441 769

Luna’s mobile 606 856 086