Los Alcázares community raises €3,200 for local charities at Albatros Residencial Caldero
Local businesses and residents came together to support MABS, LIPS, seahorse conservation and children's Christmas campaign
When the annual Día del Caldero on Los Alcázares beaches was cancelled due to flood damage, residents of Albatros Residencial refused to let the spirit of community fundraising be washed away. Instead, they brought the celebration home, hosting their popular Caldero event within the grounds of Albatros on Sunday October 12.
The gathering proved to be the highlight of the community's fundraising year, with 99 attendees, including owners, family and friends, coming together to raise an impressive €3,200 for four local good causes.
Despite the last-minute change of venue, the day was a resounding success, and everyone dug deep to support charities making a real difference in the local area.
The beneficiaries were chosen by Albatros owners, with the only requirement being that each charity or good cause had to have a local presence and make a tangible impact on the community.
This year's generous total of €3,200 is in addition to the €2,165 raised in 2023 and €1,146 the year before.
The funds will be split equally between four worthy recipients: MABS cancer support, the Los Alcázares 'No Child Without a Toy' Christmas campaign, Asociación Hippocampus seahorse conservation in the Mar Menor and LIPS Rescue dog shelter.
Cheques have already been presented to MABS and LIPS, whilst Asociación Hippocampus will formally receive their €800 donation shortly. Representatives of the 'No Child Without a Toy' campaign will be presented with toys to the value of €800 in December.However, Gary, a proud member of the Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) and president of one of the local urbanisations, was keen to emphasise that the real stars of the fundraising effort were the amazing local businesses who, for the third consecutive year, donated cash and prizes for the raffle.
On behalf of Albatros Residencial, Gary extended heartfelt thanks to all the businesses that made the day possible:
- The 19th Hole, Los Alcázares
- Bayside International Restaurant, Mar Menor Boulevard, Torre Pacheco
- Boochies Tapas Bar, Los Alcázares
- BT15 Irish Pub & Eatery, Los Alcázares
- Buena Vista Restaurant, Los Alcázares
- Campbell's Bar & Restaurant, Roda
- Casa India Restaurant, Los Alcázares
- The Chef's Table, Los Alcázares
- Currys Nepali Restaurant, Los Alcázares
- Bar Restaurante El Delfin, Los Alcázares
- El Habanero Tren Turístico, Los Alcázares
- Restaurante Fresco, Los Alcázares
- Fusion Restaurant, Los Alcázares
- Galin's Bulgarian Restaurant, Los Alcázares
- Gurkha Durbar Nepalese Restaurant, Los Alcázares
- Infiniti Unisex Salon, Los Alcázares
- La Cafetería Sin Nombre, Los Alcázares
- La Zona Terraza, Los Alcázares
- La Diva International Restaurant , Los Alcázares
- The Lounge Bar, Los Alcázares
- Zapaterias Martina, Los Alcázares
- Almudena Castejón Maestre, Ringana Partner, Los Alcázares
- Panadería Olmopan, Los Alcázares
- Paddy's Pub & Grill, Estrella de Mar
- La Cafetería Parking, Los Alcázares
- Peaky Blinders Bar, Estrella de Mar
- Penny Farthing, Los Alcázares
- Phil The Barber, Los Alcázares
- Cafetería Punto & Coma, Los Alcázares
- Rico Mexican and Steak House Restaurant, Los Alcázares
- Roccos Bar, Los Alcázares
- The Sibarit Bar, Los Alcázares
- The Garden Bar – Lounge, Los Alcázares
- Time Out Pub and Brewery, Los Alcázares
- Zarcos Cocktail Bar, Los Alcázares
- Probuild, Los Alcázares
- Delish, Los Alcazares
The generosity of these local establishments, combined with the enthusiasm of the Albatros community, has once again demonstrated the power of neighbours coming together to support those in need.
Share the pleasure of photography in the Mar Menor area
The Los Alcázares Digital Camera Club (LADCC) was founded in 2006 and was originally called the LA Digital Cafe, where members met over a coffee to discuss photography. This quickly developed into a more formal programme of monthly photo competitions and outings to places of photographic interest.
Over the years, the club has adapted to the changes in camera technology and techniques, and continued throughout Covid by using ‘Zoom’ for online meetings and learning sessions.
The club is now a small, enthusiastic, friendly group where members encourage and support each other at the start of, and throughout, their photographic journey. The group includes a wide range of people with varying skills, all of whom are happy to share techniques, tips and ideas to improve one’s hobby.
They have monthly competitions and outings that provide an opportunity to explore different aspects of photography and develop camera craft and artistic skills. Their indoor sessions may include in-house training, reviews of monthly competitions or planning outings to cover topics discussed.
They meet once a month at the ‘Centro Cultural las Claras’ in Los Narejos, which has super facilities and ample parking. Any outings are usually towards the end of the month to link in with our regular competitions.
New members are most welcome and if you would like more information, please make contact as follows:
- Website: www.ladcc.es
- Email: informationladcc@gmail.com
