By Angie Guerrero
FOR many years we held the Calvia Town Hall Christmas Fair in Puerto Portals Boulevard (I know that we are nowhere near Christmas yet, but there is a point to this). Every year in about October time, I would go down to the offices at Capitanía, in the Captain’s tower, and meet Capitan Eraso.
He was everything one would expect a Capitan to be, dressed immaculately in white, with a tan and a shock of white hair. he had a character that could be stern, but there was always a twinkle in his eye too.
We would discuss the Christmas fair stalls, and he would say to me "no oil on my new Boulevard tiles" in other words, I always had to tell the hot doughnut man, and the hog roast man, to put something protective down, as his tiles were new and he was quite rightly very keen to keep them that way.
Two years ago, sadly, El Capitano passed away, and as the replacement Captain started having his own Christmas fair in the Port, we had to relocate.
As you know we have been, for the last two years, in Santa Ponsa, but this year we are having a two day seasonal fest in Palmanova, at the seafront. Back to El Capitano.
This week we had the honour of unveiling a plaque, in his name, in one of the squares of Capdella village, where he lived with his wife and young kids. It was really emotional, as Mayor Manu pulled back the little curtain, to see his name there.
As his wife and children looked on tearfully, we all applauded, in memory of a very special man. he will be fondly remembered.
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Y nephew, his partner, and 6 year old little boy, Ryan, along with our new family addition, 13 week old, baby Poppy, came to see me for their summer holidays. It was a good reason to take some time out. I always love to see our island with what I call " holiday eyes" if you know what I mean, it makes you stop and appreciate everything we have here.
Top of young Ryan’s " holiday wish list" were :
To see my spotty dog Luna
The go on some of the slides at
Western Waterpark
To see the new soft play, and
Katlantis at House of Katmandu
To eat coconut ice cream from the "coconut shell".
All well and good, and easy to deliver, needless to say we did all of those things and more. Top of his Mum and Dad’s list were :
To get a bit of a tan (not easy when you are keeping two little ones in the shade )
To enjoy a "proper" Paella
In my nephew’s case....to have a large
cocktail and an "awesome"
cheeseburger at Francesco’s beach
bar, Cala Viñas.
To drive out and about and see new
places.
Once again, we did all of that and more. Baby Poppy of course was content to be splashing around with Daddy in the baby pool, or sitting in her buggy in the shade with me, covered in factor 50 sun cream, and drinking cool water.
The best laugh of all, is that, as she is very dark skinned, Poppy had the best tan of all, and she wasn’t even in the sun. And so the holiday came to an end. They had a fabulous time, and yes it did bring it home to me that on this island there is something for everyone.
Despite some of the goings on in other areas, it is an diverse island that can provide the perfect holiday destination, for you, whatever you are looking for.
My family LOVED it, and I can’t wait for them to come back.
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HE International Department has been really busy with the run up to the deadline for paying property rates. Although the department across the road from the Town Hall ( recaudación ) is the place to make payment, of course so many people need help and come to get my girls Sally and Marta to guide then through it.
Rates are payable over a two month window, to give flexibility to the general public. As time flies so fast I thought it prudent to give you yet another reminder that the end of this month is the deadline.
Delayed payment results in extra money being applied to the bill, so don’t get caught out.
Sally and Marta can be contacted on 971 139184/5.
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HIS is the time of year that we are also busy with weddings and local fiestas. I have put together a basic programme of what’s going on fiesta wise over the next few days.
FIESTAS CALVIA VILLAGE 2014
SATURDAY 19 JULY
CHILDREN´S ACTIVITIES
Time: 10.30 am. Children are
recommended to bring swimsuits.
COMPETITIONS
Time: 18.30 hrs. An afternoon of competitions at the villiage square. Cocas, Potato Omelette, plus fruit throwing.
CHILDRENS FOOTBALL
TOURNAMENT
Time: 17.00 hrs
Location: at the Bar Bodeguilla de Cris.
ADULTS FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT
Time: 19.00 hrs.
NIGHT OF FIRE (NIT DE FOC)
Time:23.00 hrs
Location: Plaza Nueva. If participating in this activity, please dress in jeans and use a hat.
FOAM PARTY ACCOMPANIED BY
DJ TONI PEREA
Time: 00.30 hrs
Location: Calvia Town Hall Car Park.
SUNDAY THE 20 JULY
KART RACE
Time: 16.00 hrs.
Location: Plaza by the church.
Inscriptions via email vicensfortuny@gmail.com.
CONCERT
Time: 21.30 hrs. Music Group from
Calvia and Pollensa in la Plaza Nueva.
WATER FIGHT
TIME: 18.30 hrs.
Location: starts from the Plaza Nueva.
BINGO
Time:21.00 hrs
Location: Plaza Nueva.
KARAOKE
Time:23.00 hrs
Location: Plaza Nueva
CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES
Time: 18.30 hrs. Traditional Children´s activities. Bicycle race, please bring your own bicycle.
OPEN AIR CINEMA (8 apellidos
vascos)
Time: 22.30 hrs
Location: Plaza Nueva
WEDNESDAY 23 JULY
CHILDRENS ACTIVITIES
Time: 17.00 hrs
Location: Calle Major
PONY WALKING
Time: 18.00 hrs
Location: Calle Major
THEATRE (comedy)
Time: 22.00 hrs
Location: Plaza Nueva
CHILDRENS CINEMA
Time: 17.00 hrs
Location: Sa Societat
ZUMBA FOR ALL THE FAMILY
Time: 19.00 hrs
Location: Plaza Nueva
DANCING WITH THE CALYPSO BAND
Time: 22.00 hrs
Location: Plaza Nueva
CHILDRENS WATER ACTIVITIES (WATER PARTY)
Time:16.30 hrs. Recommended to bring swimsuits.
location: Calle Jaume III, by the side of the Plaza
Nueva
FOOTBALL FINAL (JUNIOR)
Time: 19.00 hrs
Location: Calle Jaume II by the side of Plaza Nueva
MASS
Time: 20.00 hrs.
YOUNG PEOPLES NIGHT (NIT JOVE)
Time: 22.00 hrs
Location: Plaza Nueva
ADULT OLYMPIC GAMES
Time: 16.00 hrs
Recommended to take swimsuits. Limited
places available.
TAPAS AND DRINKS ROUTE
Time: 21.00 hrs.
Meeting Point: by the side of the School of Music.
Bar des Poble
Bar Rosita
Can Garrit
Es Trinxet
La Bodeguilla de Cris
Sa Central
CONCERT (performance by "Madona"
Time: 24.00 hrs
Location: By the side of Plaza Nueva
FIESTAS PAGUERA 2014
THURSDAY 31 OF JULY
Time: 21.00 Performance by The School of Music and Dancing of Mallorca.
Pan amb oli, drink and ensaimada. Price 8 euros.
Location: Plaza Matilde Waring (square by the church)
FRIDAY THE 1ST OF AUGUST
Time: 18.00 Popular games grandparents with grandchildren. Come and have fun participating in this traditional activity.
Location: Plaza de la Playa Tora.
DRUMS FOR THE PEACE PARADE
Time: 18.30 Starting from Mercadona passing through the boulevard.
HIP HOP PERFORMANCE
Time: 20.00 hrs. Performed by the Xaloc School and directed by Aaron Diaz.
FLAMENCO PERFORMANCE
Time: 20.15 hrs. Directed by Jenifer Mendoza from the Cultural Association of Paguera.
CHILDREN`S ACTIVITIES, POPCORN PARTY
Time: 20.45 hrs.
DJ OH PALMA
Time: 23.00hrs.
FLOWER POWER PARTY WITH JUAN CAMPOS
Time: 23.30hrs.
SATURDAY 2 AUGUST
DRUMS FOR THE PEACE PARADE
Time: 18.30 hrs. Starting from Mercadona passing through the boulevard.
CHILDREN’S WATER ACTIVITIES
From 17.00 hrs until 20.00 hrs.
TRIBUTE TO GRANDPARENTS AND PENSIONERS
OF PAGUERA
Time: 19.30. Pa amb Oli will be served at the Plaza. Please PICK UP TICKETS before Wednesday the 30 of July at the Pensioners Association Monday to Friday from 10.00 to 13.00 hrs or at the Library (mornings) from 9.00 until 14.00 hrs or on Tuesday from 16.00 hrs until 18.00 hrs.
SUMMER PARTY
Performance by Agua Marina.
Time: 21.00 hrs.
SUNDAY THE 3 OF AUGUST 2014
Time: 10.00 hrs. Come and play Tennis.
FREE CHILDREN’S WATER ACTIVITIES
From 12.00 until 18.00 hrs.
DESSERT CONTEST
Time: 13.30 hrs. Bring along your dessert with your name and telephone number written underneath the plate. There are 3 prizes 75 euros, 50 euros and 25 euros.
PAELLA
Time: 14.00 hrs. Made by the Master of Paella, Jaime Tur, price 7 euros. Buy your tickets at the bar of the fiestas or at the Pensioners Association in Paguera.
CHILDREN´S FOAM PARTY
Time: 18.00hrs.
CONCERT
Time: 21.00hrs. Performance by the musical group "Sa Madona".
FOAM PARTY
Time: 23.00 hrs.
All activities will be taking place at the Plaza Tora in Paguera. All the activities taking place on Saturday and Sunday are free.
There are also fiestas in the square at Costa D’en Blanes this weekend. Once again there will be live music, food and drink and a great community atmosphere.
I think I may just have run out of space, so see you next week !
Buen fin de semana !
Angie x
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