Javea Grapevine Issue No. 172 - 2014 | Page 126

| The Grapevine Issue 172 2014 Join Hands for the Montgo Following the sad news of the devastation of the Parque Natural de Montgo in the recent fire, a number of local businesses have pulled together to raise some much needed funds. Spearheaded by Tash Lewis (TLS Books), Nicola Franklin (High Street Heaven) and local charity Grant A Wish, the support so far has been overwhelming. There are sealed collection boxes in a number of local outlets, which will be available for donations until Sunday 5th October, the date of the ‘Join Hands for Montgo’ fundraiser. It costs just 1€ to participate, and the aim is to have a human chain stretch the length of Javea’s Arenal Beach. All funds raised on the day will be combined with those from the collection tins and, along with a 500€ donation from Grant A Wish, will be distributed as follows: 50% To Javea Ayuntamiento’s Citizen Participation Scheme, which provides assistance to those directly affected by the fire. Only 1 Euro 11 am 5th October Kelly’s Kitchen (Jesus Pobre) 50% Javea Arenal Beach Jaspa’s Bar (Balcon Al Mar, Javea) El Cid (Benidoleig) To the Bomberos who worked tirelessly during the disaster. As more local businesses join the crusade, so the list grows, so please contact Tash Lewis for further details: You can find collection tins in the following locations: High Street Heaven (Javea) TLS Books (Pego) Lenceria Susan (Javea Old Town) Magnum’s Bar (Oliva) Siesta Group (Gata) 663545962 Javea citizens affected by the fire are encouraged to contact Javea Ayuntamiento to apply for assistance.