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Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC
We are nearing the end of another eventful season in the history of Mazarrón Football Club, another season in which Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC Supporters' Club has played a prominent and vital role.
Financial problems over the last few years have meant that the Football Club had to reform and rebuild at the end of last season and under new Club President, Jose Rodriguez, the football club has reverted to fielding mainly Mazarrón and other locally based players.
This policy, although it is sure to be fruitful in the long term, meant that the early stages of the season saw the team, with only three survivors from the previous season, struggling to knit together as a cohesive unit. Mazarrón was in the relegation places and goals were especially difficult to come by. However, following the acquisition of strikers Jose Ruben and Robert midway through the season, things began to improve.
A run of eight games without defeat in the New Year saw the club move out of the danger area into a relatively comfortable position. A number of the Club's youth team players received valuable experience during the season and, if the majority of players can be persuaded to stay for the 2011-12 season, it is hoped that a push for promotion would not be beyond the realms of possibility.
Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC provided much needed financial assistance to the Football Club during the season, helping to pay for the players' kit and training kit, for coach travel for the players on the two longest journeys of the season and, on more than one occasion, assisting in the payment of players' wages. It is fair to say that without the support of Los Amigos over the last few years the very existence of the Football Club would have been in severe jeopardy.
Once again, one of the highlights of the year was the 2nd Annual Gala Dinner held at the Sensol Hotel on 8th February, when Jan Molby was the speaker and other guests included, Tony Currie, former boxer Mickey Cantwell and Mazarrón FC President, Jose Rodriguez; more than €3200 was raised.
The final game of the season is at home to El Palmar, scheduled for Sunday 5th June. This will be closely followed by the annual End of Season Player of the Year Dinner on Monday 6th June, at La Sienna restaurant in Mazarrón. All the players will be in attendance and there will be live music by Backwater in addition to the Presentation and the usual sumptuous 4-course meal with wine, local beer and soft drinks included.
Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC holds social gatherings every Thursday during the football season with a Business Meeting on the last Thursday in each month throughout the year, at 4 pm in the Trevi Bar, Commercial Centre B, Camposol. Membership costs just €10 per year, renewable in August, and this entitles the member to a wide range of benefits - we organise a coach to take members to every away game, discounted season tickets, social events throughout the year and much more. Our weekly Key in the Box competition gives both members and non-members the opportunity to win a large cash prize - our first winner scooped over €1600.
For more information about all Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC activities please email Dave at dtbusinesssolutions@hotmail.com
F.A.S.T. COMING SOON FOR YOU!
First Aid Support Team (Camposol)
We are delighted to announce that F.A.S.T. will commence the first phase of this service on 1st JUNE 2011.
This service will help bridge the gap between calling 112 for a serious medical emergency* and the arrival of an ambulance, for all residents and holidaymakers in Camposol. (*A life threatening situation such as heart attack, stroke, electrocution, drowning, unconsciousness or major bleed.)
This is a free service, run entirely by unpaid volunteers who will strive to ensure that we
"Make Camposol a Safer Place to Live and Holiday."
We would like to thank those volunteers for taking part and wish them every success in what will be at times a very challenging role.
Initial training, which was completed this week, has solely covered basic core skills around CPR.
Although this is a humble start it will be built upon as the volunteers progress until we reach our goal of being fully trained to Spanish standard in defibrillation and oxygen administration. Once at that stage we will then be able to make a more significant impact upon cardiac arrest, so that as little time as possible is wasted whilst waiting for an ambulance.
Leaflets and cards will be available shortly giving the telephone number to be called after contacting 112; please look out for them or contact us at the email address or on the following "Non Emergency" telephone numbers: 626 823 081 or 634 313 572 or email fastcamposol@hotmail.com
Whilst these leaflets are free, it would help us significantly if anyone who can, would make a small donation, or a little more if you can afford it, to help us fund printing costs and support replenishment of vital equipment-
The leaflet should be left near your telephone or in a handy place in case of a serious medical emergency.
Please remember to ALWAYS CALL 112 BEFORE you telephone F.A.S.T. or take any other action.
F.A.S.T. 24 HOUR - 7 DAYS PER WEEK EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBER 968 970 626
But please…..DO NOT USE THE F.A.S.T. EMERGENCY NUMBER FOR ANYTHING EXCEPT AN EMERGENCY so that our volunteers are not impeded in helping those who really need it.
This is a pioneering venture in Spain that we are sure, with time, will build in strength and ability. We also believe that this will help to encourage similar ventures all over Spain. "Making Spain a safer place to live and holiday'"
None of this would be possible without the fantastic support from many of our supporters, principally our partners at PALS, who have given us unequalled backing, Councillor Galvez, The Red Cross (Spain), www.simplynetworking.es, Costa Calida Chronicle, Costa Calida Radio, Sol Times, The CRA, D sector, Compusurf (Camposol Computers), The Line Dancing Group, The Tea Pot, Trevi Bar, Biggy Marshall our translator and many more besides. A sincere Thank You to you all!
The F.A.S.T. Committee.
MABS MAZARRÓN EVENTS
The MABS Mazarrón May Fayre will be held at Lara's Bar on Saturday, 28th May 2011. There will up to 25 stalls selling a vast array of items including cakes, cosmetics and candles. Entrance is only €1.
There will be a Barn Dance at Lara's Bar, behind Marianos, Camposol, Sector A, on Saturday 30th July starting at 7.30pm. The caller will be John Hayes and tickets cost €5.
Barrington will be playing at the Caribbean Night again at Lara's Bar on Saturday 20th August 7.30pm with tickets at €5.
Tickets are available at all MABS Mazarrón meetings, which are on the last Tuesday in the month in the Trevi Bar, Sector B, at 11.30 am ( the next one will on 31st May 2011) and at The MABS Book Sale on the last Friday of the month ( next one 24th June 2011) or telephone Brenda on 639 665 370. For more information go to www.mabsmazarron.com.
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