Another excellent turnout at the hotel last Wednesday, with more than 50 members joining us. Great to see so many familiar faces!
Monthly Book Swap Our monthly book swap was in full swing. A big shout out to Elizabeth Eyles, who arrived with an enormous pile of books. Clearly, a member who takes her reading seriously! Badge Prize Draw This month’s lucky winners were Keith Horton, Ursula Leinhard and Sian Hopkins. Congratulations to all three! Spanish Conversation We held our first Spanish conversation session last week, and it was great to see ten members joining Virginia Tapia for the conversation. Everyone was at a different stage in their Spanish-learning journey, but Virginia navigated the session with aplomb. If you’d like to join in, just drop me a line. Sessions take place at the hotel every Wednesday.
WINTER LUNCH
This year’s winter lunch will once again take place in Pradollano, up in the snowy Sierra Nevada on Wednesday 16 December. As last year, the package will include transport, a meal and two complimentary drinks. We expect the cost to be around €50 per member, although we’re still crunching the numbers! For those who haven’t joined us before, the food is top-notch and the setting is delightful. Definitely one to look forward to! Full details will be on the website soon. The lunch will also mark the beginning of our winter break. We expect to return in January, with the AGM pencilled in for Wednesday 20 January (date to be confirmed).
TERRY’S TALK: THE AGE OF DISCOVERY
The Age of Discovery is finally upon us! Terry Everett will be giving his third and final talk on this subject in the Velilla Room, at the far end of the hotel near the restaurant. Head down the steps to find us. Start: 11:30 am Duration: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
Terry writes: “Well, this coming Wednesday will bring to an end my three-part trilogy of the ‘Age ofDiscovery’. Parts one and two covered the main men who did so much to ‘open up’ the world for those to follow, men such as Amerigo Vespucci, Vasco De Gama,Ferdinand Magellan, Juan Sebastion Elcano and, of course, Christopher Columbus. In the case of Columbus, last year, I covered his early life and his first two voyages across the Atlantic Ocean.
On Wednesday we will finish with Columbus’s last two voyages, his passing and what happened to him after his death in 1506, a few surprises there!
I hope that those of you that came along for the first two talks will join me again for the finale. Although I have always had a keen interest in this area of history, it has been an immense joy for me digging deep into the subject in an effort to abstract those little details that, I hope, have enhanced the story of these courageous men who sailed into the unknown against great adversity.
Look forward to seeing you on Wednesday“
DISCUSSION GROUP
Matthias Pfundstein writes:“
Hello Debaters, This is the invitation to our next discussion on Monday 12/10/2026 at 11:00 am – at Hotel Salobreña
The topic for next Monday is: The Consequences of Lost Trust
The prepared handout* shows the translation of the best interview I read for years. I send the invitation early, to give you more time to read it.
Please let me know whether or not you plan to come next Monday.Looking forward to seeing you next Monday
*Please note the handout is on our facebook pages and on the website.
UPCOMING TRIPS
Jaén – This Thursday 15th There are still three tickets available for our trip to Jaén this Thursday. If you fancy joining us, book your place on the website before they disappear! www.icsalobrena.com
Football – Granada CF v Cádiz, Sunday 18th The ICS Ultras will be at the game. Car share (2 cars)
Rute – The Chocolate Capital Still to come is our trip to Rute, famous for its chocolate and Christmas traditions. Trips Organiser Bea Engwall has just received confirmation from the venue, the date will be Wednesday 18 November. More details will follow on the website very soon.
Málaga Christmas Lights Our Málaga Lights trip is scheduled for Thursday 10 December. More information will be available on the website soon.
Winter Lunch – Wednesday 16 December – Details soon.
MOVIE NIGHT
October’s movie night at the David Farmer Theatre will feature another classic film. If you haven’t been before, David has created a proper little cinema, complete with genuine cinema seats and an excellent sound system. What more could you ask for? There’s just one catch: places are limited to 16, so book early! Provisional date: 22 October Reservations: Contact Alice Sweet.
PETANCAS
The October standings are in! Congratulations to everyone taking part, and good luck for the next round.
Heinz out in front! „Vorsprung durch Technik“
PRESENTATION
Teresa Deasy and DJ Bernardo receiving their awards.
COMMITTEE UPDATE
A couple of changes to your ICS Committee. Ricardo Ibáñez Altet’s work commitments mean he has had to leave the committee, while Heinz Boecker has also decided to step down. Many thanks to both for their input. Your current committee:
David Moran – Chairman and Supreme Leader
Rich Engwall – Vice Chair
Teresa Deasy – Secretary
Alice Sweet – Treasurer
Bea Engwall – Trips Organiser
Don Cameron – Website
Sinikka Castilla – Vocale
Anita Gegg – Vocale
David Farmer – Vocale
SALOBREÑA TOURIST DAY
Something I forgot to mention last week was that Salobreña celebrated its “Tourist Day” ahead of the international World Tourism Day on Sunday 27 September.
Members Don Cameron and Javier Sicart Marti were on hand to represent the ICS. Not sure who the lady in the sandwich is!
ICS ON YOUTUBE
Over the course of the year, I’ve been posting videos on YouTube to showcase what we get up to as a club and, just as importantly, to keep a record of our activities. I particularly enjoy including interviews, giving people a chance to put faces to names and get to know some of our members. The response has been somewhat underwhelming, though. Not a single comment all year! Perhaps it’s those pesky adverts, or maybe the videos are a little too long. Facebook photos, on the other hand, seem to attract considerably more attention. Unfortunately, I didn’t manage to produce a video of this year’s Romería, which was a shame. I’d genuinely welcome your thoughts on how best to showcase ICS on social media. And if anyone has experience in this area and fancies taking on the role of ICS Social Media Manager, I’d be delighted to hear from you. Any volunteers?
OTHER TIDBITS
Nochevieja Senior – A Small but Important Clarification Following last week’s newsletter about the Nochevieja Senior New Year celebration, member Michael Bamford has pointed out that last year’s courtesy bus service covered Salobreña only, not Almuñécar. Something worth bearing in mind when making your plans. Hotel Closure in January Hotel Salobreña Suites will be closed for maintenance from 3 to 17 January.
NEW MEMBERS
A warm ICS welcome to three new members
Anne Galan-Huertas David Carey Roger James
Welcome on board!
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK_________________________
MONDAY 12 OCTOBER
🗫 Discussion Group Hotel Salobreña Suites – 11:00 am
HOTEL HAPPENINGS
Monthly Book Swap
Badge Prize Draw
Spanish Conversation
WINTER LUNCH
TERRY’S TALK: THE AGE OF DISCOVERY
Start: 11:30 am
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes
DISCUSSION GROUP
UPCOMING TRIPS
Jaén – This Thursday 15th
www.icsalobrena.com
Football – Granada CF v Cádiz, Sunday 18th
Rute – The Chocolate Capital
Málaga Christmas Lights
Winter Lunch – Wednesday 16 December – Details soon.
MOVIE NIGHT
Provisional date: 22 October
Reservations: Contact Alice Sweet.
PETANCAS
PRESENTATION
COMMITTEE UPDATE
SALOBREÑA TOURIST DAY
ICS ON YOUTUBE
OTHER TIDBITS
Nochevieja Senior – A Small but Important Clarification
NEW MEMBERSMah Jong – Red Dragon Group
Chess
Ukulele Strumblies
Art Group
Darts
Weekly Meet
Trip to Jaén
STAY CONNECTED – GET INVOLVED!
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