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the Castle of Guzman El Bueno built in 960AD. In the rear part of the castle is the recently-restored gothic Iglesia de Santa Maria, built in the 14th century. There is also the magnificent church of San Mateo with a striking 18th-century Baroque facade, and a 15th-century Gothic interior. Tickets €25 at the Centre. For information and bookings contact: 952 543 334, email: luxmundi@lux- mundi.org. Please note you are unable to make bookings through the website and sorry we cannot accept cards. NERJA HISTORY GROUP Nerja History Group is for anyone interested in Spanish History. We have 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: [email protected]. NERJA MEDITAION GROUP The group meets every Wednesday from 12 noon - 2pm at Esencia, c/ Los Huertos 74B, Nerja. For further information email [email protected]. NERJA PHILOSOPHICAL GROUP Meets in the Social Centre of Capistrano Village, Nerja. More info from Tom Bryson 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. They meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday each month from October to April at 18.45 in the Bridge Club premises at the top of Av Castilla Perez 1, Nerja (large blue double doors). For further info www.thenerjaplayers.com or 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: [email protected]. Open Monday to Friday from 9.15 to 15.15. THE ARTS SOCIETY NERJA Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month between Oct & 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 to join or just to come along to our events as a visitor, tickets €10. www.nerjanadfas.org or call Helen on 633 028 559 for information. partner or further info. TOGS (TORROX GOLF SOCIETY) with a big heart”. You don’t have to have Royal British Legion LOS ROMANES BRANCH We meet in Bar Atila, Puente Don Manuel, every Tuesday. “We are a small branch Would you like a game of friendly but been an ex- member of the armed forces competitive golf every Sunday morning? to join. Our aim is to have some fun, TOGS play every Sunday morning at quizzes, bingo, beetle? whilst making Baviera and welcome new members. Our money for the RBL Poppy Appeal. society is made up of males and females, Interested? then please contact the Branch various nationalities and mixed abilities. Secretary Joyce on 692 551 385. Call George Clay on 625 936 814 or email: NERJA BRANCH [email protected] U3A AXARQUIA The Branch holds lunch meetings at the Hotel Al Andalus, Maro, on the third The U3A aims to provide an opportunity Thursday of each month. Also at Pena for people to enjoy stimulating activities Parda Hotel, La Herradura on the 1st and enhance their knowledge and skills for pleasure. It’s run voluntarily, by members for members, open to all English speaking adults of any nationality. Like minded members meet together to pursue recreational activities that are thought provoking and fun. We currently have 14 different activities to choose from. Visit our website for more information and to contact us – www.u3aaxarquia.com 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 Bridge Clubs CHICAGO BRIDGE AT CAPISTRANO Every Tuesday year round, 2.30-6pm. No partner needed. Contact Dot Bryson on 95 information call 663 658 354 or go to www.rbl-torredelmar.org.uk or e-mail rbl- [email protected] 252 3237 or 699 170 931 (call or text). Quiz Nights KING OF HEARTS BRIDGE CLUB Irish Annie’s - Every Monday from 9pm- Duplicate Bridge played Mon, Tues and Thurs 3pm in Haveli Restaurant, c/Cristo 44, Nerja. Phone 95 252 4297. If you need a partner, contact Eva or Amit on 615 273 062/63. www.bridgewebs.com/kinghearts LA HERRADURA BRIDGE CLUB Duplicate Bridge every Tuesday at 3.30pm at Las Palomas Tennis Club. Visiting Pairs welcome. Contact 617 534 342 or ish. 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). The Clubhouse - Every Sunday from 8.30pm. A free fun quiz. c/ Los Huertos 53, Nerja. 952 522 572. www.bridgewebs.com/laherradura Live Music NERJA BRIDGE CLUB BUSKERS BAR Nerja Bridge Club holds Duplicate Bridge C/ Antonio Millón, Nerja. Trad session sessions for members and visitors on every Thursday from 9.30pm, see board Mondays at 7pm and on Weds & Fridays outside for details of other nights. at 2.30pm. Partners can be arranged - call THE COTTAGE Joan on 95 252 0579 or 952 526 435. The C/ Cristo 68, Nerja, 95 252 5492. ‘No-Fear’ sessions for less experienced Live music every Thursday. players, no partner required, take place on COCHRAN’S Mondays at 2.30pm, please call 95 252 Balcòn de Europa, Nerja. Live music every 4743 for info. The Club meets in its own weekend. www.cochransirishpub.com premises at Av Castilla Perez, 1 (blue doors FITZGERALD’S LIVE MUSIC BAR at the side of Cafeteria Royal). Further c/ Antonio Millón 5 & 10, Nerja. info on website bridgewebs.com/nerja. See board outside bar for details. TRUMPS BRIDGE IRISH ANNIE’S An international club which holds c/ Almirante Carranza, Nerja. Irish music duplicate bridge sessions for members and every Wednesday and Saturday. visitors on Mondays and Thursdays at IRISH HARP 3pm at the Al Andalusia Hotel, Maro (free c/ Carabeo, Nerja. parking). Call Andrew on 677 655 095 or Celtic Twighlight Mondays and Marion on 626 796 913 if you need a Thursdays from 9.30pm. 59