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Essential Info lectures and trips each month . We are of mixed nationalities and lectures are in English . We call ourselves ‘ enthusiastic amateurs ’ who enjoy friendly , monthly social gatherings . Meetings are held at the Cultural Centre , c / Granada , Nerja . 11am- 1pm approx , usually on the first Friday of the month . www . nerjahistorygroup . es or email : nerjahistorygroup @ yahoo . com . For details of January events please see page 54 . NERJA PHILOSOPHICAL GROUP Meets in the Social Salon in Capistrano Village , Nerja . Further information is available from Tom Bryson on 699 170 931 . NERJA PLAYERS If you have an interest in theatre and the performing arts join this group who regularly perform rehearsed readings of plays and other material . The Nerja Players meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month from October to April at 18.45 in the Bridge Club premises at the top of Calle Castilla Perez 1 , Nerja ( the large blue double doors ). For further information please visit www . thenerjaplayers . com or follow us on Facebook @ The Nerja Players . POCAPECUNIA Pocapecunia , the charity shop in aid of the Love A Child Foundation . Calle Bella Vista 6 ( between Parador and Hotel Villa Flamenca ). We are looking for jewellery , watches and DVDs you no longer use . Open Mon-Sat 10am-1.30pm . TALLER DE LA AMISTAD Urbanizacion Condal S / N , Nerja . Post : - Apartado de Correos 389 , Nerja 29780 Málaga . Tel : 95 252 88 97 , fax : 95 252 88 72 , mob : 665 523 146 . Email : tallerdelamistad @ hotmail . com . Open Monday to Friday from 9.15 to 15.15 . THE ARTS SOCIETY NERJA Meets each 2nd Tuesday of the month between October and May at the Casa Cultura , c / Granada , Nerja . We have eight illustrated lectures per season presented by experts from the UK ( accredited NADFAS speakers ). For anyone interested in having fun and enjoying the Arts & Culture in all forms you will be most welcome either to join or just to come along to one of our events as a visitor . Visitors most welcome , tickets € 10 . www . nerjanadfas . org or call Helen on 633 028 559 for information . TOGS ( TORROX GOLF SOCIETY ) Would you like a game of friendly but competitive golf every Sunday morning ? TOGS ( possibly the friendliest Society on the Costa ) play every Sunday morning at Baviera and welcome new members . Our society is made up of males and females , various nationalities and mixed abilities . For information email George Clay at togsgolfsociety @ yahoo . com or call 625 936 814 . U3A EL MORCHE The University of the Third Age ( U3A ) El Morche uses the knowledge and skills of its members to provide a variety of learning and enjoyment groups . Groups meet regularly to learn and exchange ideas in a friendly and enjoyable way at various locations . We take part in debating , singing , quizzes , walking , gardening , photography , petanque and more . If you ’ d like to know more or have skills and knowledge you would like to share please contact us now at www . u3aelmorche . wordpress . com
Bridge Clubs
CHICAGO BRIDGE AT CAPISTRANO Every Tuesday year round , 2.30-6pm . No partner needed . Contact Dot Bryson on 95 252 3237 or 699 170 931 ( call or text ). KING OF HEARTS BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge played : Mon , Thurs and Friday 3pm at Haveli Restaurant , C / Cristo 44 , Nerja . No smoking . Phone : 95 252 4297 . If you need a partner contact Eva or Amit on 615 273 062 . LA HERRADURA BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge every Tuesday at 3.30pm at Las Palomas Tennis Club . Visiting Pairs welcome . Contact 617 534 342 or www . bridgewebs . com / laherradura NERJA BRIDGE CLUB Nerja Bridge Club holds Duplicate Bridge sessions for members and visitors on Mondays at 7pm and on Wednesdays and Fridays at 2.30pm . Partners can be arranged by calling Joan on 95 252 0579 or 952 526 435 . The ‘ No-Fear ’ sessions for less experienced players , no partner required , take place on Mondays at 2.30pm , please call 95 252 4743 for information . The Club meets in its own premises at Avda Castilla Perez , 1 ( blue double doors at the side of Cafeteria Royal ). Further information and results of all sessions can be seen on the Club ’ s website bridgewebs . com / nerja . TRUMPS BRIDGE An international club which holds duplicate bridge sessions for members and visitors on Mondays and Thursdays at 3pm at the Al Andalusia Hotel , Maro ( free parking ). Call Andrew on 677 655 095 or Marion on 626 796 913 if you need a partner or further info .
Royal British Legion
LOS ROMANES BRANCH We meet in Bar Atila , Puente Don Manuel , every Tuesday . “ We are a small branch with a big heart ”. You don ’ t have to have been an ex- member of the armed forces to join . Our aim is to have some fun ,
5 7 quizzes , bingo , beetle ? whilst making money for the RBL Poppy Appeal . Interested ? then please contact the Branch Secretary Joyce on 692 551 385 . NERJA BRANCH The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus , Maro , on the third Thursday of each month . Also at Pena Parda Hotel , La Herradura on the 1st Friday of each month . Non-members are always welcome . Booking is essential . For Al Andalus contact Vera on 95 296 7200 and for Pena Parda contact Kate on 95 863 2704 . For further information on the branch please contact Dave on 654 085 811 or our website : rblnerja . wordpress . com TORRE DEL MAR BRANCH Meets every Wednesday between 12-2pm at the La Vega Restaurant next to Mercadona supermarket . For more information call 663 658 354 or go to www . rbl-torredelmar . org . uk or e-mail rbltdm @ hotmail . com
Quiz Nights
Irish Annie ’ s - Every Monday from 9pmish . c / Almirante Carranza , Nerja . Potters Bar Quiz - Every Tuesday 7.30 for 8pm . 3 € per person , cash prizes . Half time snacks . Edif Miami , Calle Maria de Waard , Nerja . ( Opposite Villa Flamenca Hotel ) Punta Lara CAS Quiz CAS end of the year quiz at the Punta Lara Bar on January 19 at 7.30pm . Join Quiz Hostess Laura and test your knowledge of trivial January facts and interesting events from 2017 . Food and drinks are available at the bar , and booking is recommended by calling Mark on 635 369 673 . The Clubhouse - Every Sunday from 8.30pm . A free fun quiz . c / Los Huertos 53 , Nerja . 952 522 572 .
Live Music
BUSKERS BAR C / Antonio Millón , Nerja . Trad session every Thursday from 9.30pm , see board outside for details of other nights . THE COTTAGE C / Cristo 68 , Nerja , 95 252 5492 . Live music every Thursday . COCHRAN ’ S Balcòn de Europa , Nerja . Live music every weekend . www . cochransirishpub . com FITZGERALD ’ S LIVE MUSIC BAR c / Antonio Millón 5 & 10 , Nerja . See board outside bar for details . IRISH ANNIE ’ S c / Almirante Carranza , Nerja . Irish music every Wednesday and Saturday . IRISH HARP c / Carabeo , Nerja . Celtic Twighlight Mondays and Thursdays from 9.30pm .