Almerimar Treasure Hunt
March 30th, 2008 - Chris MarshallMany thanks to everybody that contributed to an excellent Treasure Hunt yesterday. We have still to count all the collection tins as some are going to remain in the bars for a while, but with the team entry fees, bars contributions, donations and the raffle we have raised in excess of 1.000€.
Below are some observations, photos and video of the event, but be sure to tune into Ejido TV on Monday night at 9.30 pm!
Sands Doing A Piece To Camera – In Spanish!!
Congratulations to Team P.A.W.S. on their victory and to Team Nottingham Prisa for being the most energetic and well turned out team, they certainly helped to attract the attention of the TV more than anybody else!!
The Trophy Is Lifted
Nottingham Prisa In Action
The largest single impression that we got from the event is that everybody had fun. It was well organised, with a great balance of time spent searching, doing and drinking, and it was great to walk around and see people bribing the marshals for clues, phoning their friends and generally throwing themselves 100% into the event.
Bribes Did Work!
Kris Turns It On For The TV!
Personally we felt it was great to see so many people from different ‘groups’ participating and mixing, and the bars all said that they had people in that they had never seen before – so hopefully some will go back on a regular basis.
Again, got to say thanks to everybody that said they liked the site and the work that we are doing. It was all very much appreciated.
It was also good to see people that weren’t taking part in the event showing an interest, buying raffle tickets, making donations etc.
Maybe the best comment was saved to the very end of the night when we were having a last drink with Heather and Lee from La Plaza. Heather commented that this was the first time since they opened the bar that they had felt ‘part of a community’ event, and it was great!!!
The kids in particular had a great time and certainly added to the occasion with their enthusiasm and competitiveness.
So a great success financially and socially. Yes we hope to do one again next year and yes we will be doing a few more events throughout the year – as some of you know having already started the planning with us last night!
Photos
You can see some photos of the event in three places:
In the Gallery you will see the ‘best of the best’
On our Flickr account you will see a bigger selection.
On our Web Gallery you will see them all!
If you have any pictures of the evening that you would like share please email them, or put them on a CD.
If you would like a copy of any of the pictures please let us know which ones and how best to get them to you. Naturally I should ask for a donation in return ………
Video
Thanks To
John & Jacqui for the work they did in helping organise the event and make it run so smoothly.
The Marshals:
Pam & John Roberts
George & Jean Inkster
Jenny Edwards
Shannon Noble
Mike Fielden
Alex & Carol Petit
Mary Adamson Leigh
Nancy Brewder
The Bars:
La Plaza
MacGowans
La Barca
Loch Ness
Harbour Lights
La Bahia
Ankara
and the Piramide for the initial briefing sessions.
The Prizes:
Irene Fielden and Pam Roberts for the idea and collecting them
Pauline Marley, Hong Kong Restaurant, John & Jacqui, Cafe Noray, Cafe Milenio, Leo’s, Lance’s Launderette, and Lisa at the Piramide for the various prizes
You can see all the details and results here
About Almerimar
Almerimar is located in the region of Andalucia, Spain. The nearest airport is 30km away in Almeria. Other airports that are within 3 hours include Malaga, Murcia, Granada, and Alicanti. Other holiday resorts in the region include Mojacar , Aguadulce and Roquetas de Mar
Almerimar is a great place to live as an expat amongst the expats, or to work amongst the Spanish. There are all kinds of properties including villas, apartments and town houses for rent or sale. It is a very traditional part of Spain, with traditional Spanish foods so if you plan to travel to Spain either to look for jobs, for your company to trade with companies in Spain, or to learn Spanish and enjoy the Spanish weather then come and take a look.
If you are interested in purchasing a property in Almerimar please visit our sponsors Mirror of the Sun or Mediterraspain
Almerimar is also one of the largest marinas in Spain with over 2,000 births and excellent boatyard facilities.
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