October was a very busy month for Club Torrevieja. After the summer lull, we held our AGM that unanimously elected President Ron Blackwell to the chair, a new committee was formed, all of which enforced renewed enthusiasm for the future of the club. The first event for the month was on Sunday, 17 October a beautiful, sunny autumn morning, when eleven club cars set off in convoy, for the Oeste Park in Novelda. The setting was perfect for a picnic and for more adventurous a BBQ, if one was patient or brave enough to fight one's way to the 'pit'. The convoy attracted a lot of attention on route, traveling north on the AP7, before turning inland and passing through Crevillente and on to Novelda. We arrived at the park after a spectacular scenic drive over the mountains and witnessed many locals who waved and blew their car horns as the convoy passed.
The park is well worth a visit, with beautifully landscaped gardens, lots of waterfalls and sculptures dotted around the many shaded paths plus a million and one different types of plants to enjoy while sitting and taking in all the natural beauty that the park affords. Members and guests settled down for their lunch on the grassy terraces of the amphitheater, which can seat up to 2000 people! Lunch was followed by a quiz on the history and features of the park before packing up for the steady drive back towards Torrevieja, which marked the end of a great social day for everyone.
Club Torrevieja's annual dinner and awards presentations were held at the 'Veni Vidi Vici' restaurant in the International Marina on Sunday October 24. Thirty three members and guests met at the Marina Club Bar at 19.30 for an aperitif before strolling 50 metres to the restaurant for dinner at 20.30. An extremely good value three course dinner with coffee was provided and nobody went hungry. The 'Hand of friendship' award was presented to Maria , our Portuguese representative, the 'Trabant' trophy was won by Marcus our German co-ordinator and the 'Valued member' award was given to Joseph, an Italian member who delights us all with his rare Ferrari. All-in-all a very international affair and enjoyable night.
For more information on Club Torrevieja please visit www.ClubTorrevieja.com, contact Ron Blackwell on 966791212 or come along to one of our monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at 19.30 in the Cafeteria Marina Club in the International Marina.
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