Tickled Squirrel March 2015 | Page 4

March 2015 March 1 St. David’s Day March 15 Mothering Sunday (UK) March 15-19 Las Fallas Fiestas March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Wow, it’s March already! And we all know what March is, don’t we? Whether we live here on the Costa Blanca or back in the UK the weather can be a real mix. March is the battle between winter and spring, and as the old saying goes it’s in like a lion and out like a lamb; and as it nears its end we put the clocks forward one hour. Please read the announcement below from John Mead at BARC. If anyone is in a position to help, give him a call as soon as you can. Thank you. Next month we’ll be bringing you the details of the Bruised But Not Broken Walk for Life which takes place at the beginning of May. Not all ex-pats choose to leave the UK shores and come to Spain. Sometimes they go further afield ... much further, and this month we start a new series on the life of an ex-pat who upped sticks and moved to a small country called Laos PDR. Over the coming months John will tell you of his trials, tribulations and successes. He begins this month with his departure from the UK. Each month we bring you a short story each. We welcome submissions from our readers so if you wish to send your story for consideration please write clearly, in good English and to a word count of approximately 1000. Send your short stories by the 10th of each month via email to [email protected]. Unfortunately we are not in a position to be able to pay you but all work used will be fully accredited to its author. There is no guarantee that we will be able to use your work and we may hold it on file until such a time we have the space to print (poems are also welcome). And finally, life in Spain is generally great, but what happens if things go wrong, if someone dies? Will you be prepared? Take a look at the article on page 18. March 19 Día de San José March 29 Palm Sunday March 29th Clock’s Change +1hr. El Campello Christian Community Meetings of this Community will be held on Sunday, 8th March and Sunday 22nd March in the Hall next to Meson Pueblo Español (Pepe´s Bar) at 5 p.m. Everyone welcome! For information email: [email protected] or telephone Sue Bishop on 965699991/693048200 4