What's On: Thursday 1 October 2009

The Royal British Legion are holding a table top sale at El Rincon in Albox. 10|00-13:00. Free entry. Come and browse and have a cup of coffee. Tel: 950 523 440.

Social club for single people meeting every second and fourth Thursday at Bar International near Arboleas. Begins at 20:30. Tel: 659 128 053.

Monthly membership meeting held monthly on the third Thursday of each month at El Rincon. 11:30. New members always welcome. Contact Marianne Pearce. Tel: 637 435 864.

Every Thursday at The Sunburnt Arms, Piedra Amarilla Nr Partaloa. Commences 15:00. Fully qualified Instructor. Beginners upwards. Bring own mat or towel. From Albox, 1km past ITV station, turn right then 1km on left. Tel: 950 064 084.

Information Centre and Library, open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 10:00 to 14:00. Books, videos and DVD's for hire. Free monthly newsletter, Quiz, 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month, occasional Bingo evening, free raffles, day trips. mini holidays, dinner-dances. No. 3. Calle Barcelona, Albox. (near Mercadona).

Tea Dances. Afternoon tea dance for sequence dance lovers at Rumores Cafe Bar, Albox. Thursdays 14:30-17:00. Tel 659 426 499 for further information.

An open house for the public to see how Weight Watchers works. Huercal Overa, Tuesday 10:30 and Albox 10:15. Contact Sue on 610 326 534.

Pilates, tone and stretch for beginners. Contact Alison on Tel: 637 465 487.

Keep fit at Girasol in Albox has various sessions for Adults and Children including Childrens´ gymnastics and even belly dancing. For details on the various classes available Tel: 639 089 170.

Group of sporty expatriates of all levels meet to play and practice Sunday mornings, Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings at the Albox Club de Tenis. LTA qualified coach is available. Costs €5 per hour for non-club members to play. Contact Sue or Danny. Tel: 950 064 369 / 950 064 383.

Ante natal classes are now available with Pat. For more information Tel: 950 398 738 or 661 751 201.

Permanent exhibitions at the museum showing old and new techniques to produce olive oil. Visitors also able to sample the local produce at Calle Real 15. Open Monday to Friday 10:00-13:00 and 17:30-20:00, and Saturday 10:00-13:00. Admission €3 and free to children.

Take a trip out and enjoy a little bit of local history at the Almeria Castle and Olive Oil Museum. Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 and Tuesday to Friday 18:30. There is also a Menu del dia (daily menue) available at the museum. The meeting point prior to the tour is Calle Real 15, Almeria. For more details and to book a 2 hour tour Tel: 950 620 002.

Situated in Almeria City, this unique 900m long refurbished gallery is part of the 4.5km underground refuges built during the civil war and designed to offer accommodation to around 40,000 people. The entrance is in Calle Manuel Perez, Paseo del Almeria, where a selection of videos explain the history. The tunnels feature three display areas including a 1940’s operating theatre and medical centre. For details and bookings Tel: 950 280 207 or visit the web site.

Founded to bring new residents together and offer support and advice, this social club organises meetings on the first and third Thursday of the month in Bar Pinball Paseo de Altilo. Tel: 958 633 510.

Regular luncheons for the elderly, handicapped or lonely at Milindurrio Restaurant, Bda Salmeron 2, (previously know as Cocina Angela). Booking necessary. Contact Margaret Tel: 950 477 063 or Marianne Tel: 950 472 349.

Full sized snooker tables just off E15/A7 motorway at Junction 534 between Antas and Vera. Open 14:00 until late Mondays to Saturdays and 14:00-18:00 Sundays. Contact Peter O'Neil. Tel: 628 604 470.

Fitness classes at the Centro de Servicios Multiples. Childrens class begins 18:00 and adults at 21:00 every Tuesday and Thursday. €10 per month.

Every Tuesday and Thursday mornings commencing 10:30. Also a class on Tuesday evening at 20:00 and Thursday at 19:00. Centro de Servicios Multiples. €10 per month.

Karate and Taiji-Oigong has arrived in Antas. For more details contact John Watson on Tel: 950 453 681.

The son of Pedro Gilabert unveils his new collection alongside his father´s work at the museum in the centre of town. Further information Tel: 950 634 521.

Sophia Wellness centre offers various activities to keep everyone on their toes including the children. Steps 4 beginners, combi step and tone, martial arts for kids, Kung Fu, and aerobic boxing for children and adults. For further details Tel: 950 449 451.

This beautiful moutainous coastal area, with its small, white villages and virgin beaches is well worth a visit. For information on routes and tours of various types Tel: 950 380 299.

DJ house music sessions every Thursday at Organ Jazz, Ctra de Sierra Nevada 100, 23:00. Entry is free.

Smooth jazz guitar every Thursday at the Hotel Tikar, 20:00-23:00. Tel: 670 243 461.

Ballroom and Latin dance classes and tea dance hosted by Steve Ashley at La Basement Café, below the Beer Emporium, 15:00-17:30. Tickets €5. Tel: 950 133 309.

Festival Internacional de Jóvenes Realizadores, focuses on short films. These are screened at cinemas throughout the city, while other cultural events run in conjunction with the main programme.

Every Thursday evening at Organ Jazz, Carratera de la Sierra 100, Cenes de la Vega. Free entry. Commences 22:30.

Every Thursday at the Afrodisia Club, free entrance. Commences 23:30. Almona del Boquerón, Edf. Corona, Bajo 18001 Granada.

Performances Thursday nights only at Peña Flamenca la Plateria, Plaqueta de Toqueros 7, Granada. Entrance €8. Tel: 958 210 650.

Dancing in the Air workshops in the Granada area. For details contact 605 193 640.

For a lovely day out visit this amazing place. There is a planetarioum, observatory and a tropical butterfly house. With regular exhibitions and various interactive displays it’s a great day out. Open 10:00-19:00 Tuesday to Saturday and 10:00-15:00 on Sunday. Tel: 958 131 900 or see web site.

Line dancing every Thursday evening at Miraflores, Camping Los Gallardos. Tel: 679 970 399.

Join in the fun with Marcela at the Los Gallardos Dance Hall which is opposite the cemetery. Every Thursday 09:00-10:00. Contact Anita Watson. Tel: 950 453 681.

Supervised play, games and activities for kids aged up to 12 yrs every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoon from 14:30-18:00. Reservation advised. €4 per hour. At Funky Monkeys on Mojácar Playa. Contact Annie for more information. Tel: 697 264 179.

Carvery and quiz night at Kimricks Restaurant and Bar, 19:00-21:00. Booking essential. Tel: 950 475 198 / 606 656 976.

Bingo, quiz and karaoke night Thursdays at Millionaire Sports Bar & Cafe from 20:30. Tel: 950 617 467 / 637 255 978.

Thursday evening quiz night with over 80 questions including 20 pictures at Mariela's Oasis bar and restaurant on Mojacar Playa opposite View Spain. Begins at 20:00. Early arrival recommended. Tel: 607 645 128.

Come and join in fun quiz night with cash and booze to be won, plus a rollover bonus question with an ever-growing pot of cash up for grabs. Every Thursday, from 20:30 with a free bowl of something tasty for quiz players at the end of the quiz. Bar La Finca is situated behind the Kia garage on the Rio Abajo roundabout, Mojacar Playa. Contact Matthew Williams. Tel: 607 585 624.

Every Thursday evening quiz night commences 20:30 with cash prizes and booze. €3 to enter with a maximum of 4 players per team. La Finca is situated to the Rio Abajo, Mojacar Playa.

The British Legion's members meet on Thursdays from 11:00 onwards in Kimrick Restaurant. Tel: 950 472 594.

Weekly Thursday meetings commencing 10:30 at the Truffi Bar, Mojacar Playa. Contact Kate. Tel: 666 224 501.

New members always welcome. It is not necessary to have served in the armed forces to join. Regular social meetings with refreshments first Thursday of every month excluding July and August. Bella Vista restaurant, Mojacar Playa. Secretary Tel: 950 473 174.

Over 21`s at Kimmricks Bar, 20:00. Tel: 950 475 198.

Mojacar based club at Playa del Cantal (opposite Mr UK) meets every weekend. Call John Tallis. Tel: 950 475 157.

Former professional competitor/teacher Steve Ashley will be giving beginners lessons commencing 19:30-22:00 at the Kimrick Bar in Mojacar Playa. Session €5. Tel: 637 546 559.

The new season will commence. Only members allowed to participate, join using the website and a schedule of events will be emailed to you. Contact: Barrie or Julie Tel:950 397 601.

Fitness class for beginners upwards led by fully qualified instruction at The Sunburn Arms, Pierdra Ararilla, 15:00. Participants should bring own mat or towel. Tel: 950 064 084.

Free show of pictures in mixed media by devloping artists from the studio of Mary Eamos. Daily opening 11:00-14:00 and 19:00-21:00 in Calle del Rio Segura (opposite the medical centre) in Puerto Lumbreras.

Movie theatre showing English-language movies. Yelmo Cineplex, Gran Plaza Parque Comercial, Centrale Alicun. Note: English films are marked VOS and have Spanish subtitles. Tel: 950 326 482.

Cuevas de Sorbas (Sorbas Caves) Guided tours through caves of gypsum, a shiny, crystalline rock. There are three routes suitable for different abilities and also a visitors centre. To reserve Tel: 950 364 704

Tabernas Solar Power Centre (Km4.5 Carretera de Senes) is open for visits Monday to Friday 08:30-16:30. for reservations Tel: 950 387 990 or 670 866 122. There is a shop and café there and entry including a hour and a half to two hour tour is €4.

Every Thursday evening 20:30 at Bar Stop, Avenida de Almeria, 04639.

Fancy a bit of exercise, then how about a spinning session? California Fitness in Turre can be contacted for details on Tel: 950 618 882.

Juan Ibanez is exhibiting in the Convento de Victoria. Opening hours Monday to Friday 10:00-15:30 and 18:30-21:30 and Saturdays 11:00-13:30. Closed Sundays and fiestas.

Professional flamenco singers, guitarists and dancers from all over Spain. Every Tuesday to Sunday, tapas and drinks served. Open from 20:00. Show commences 22:30. Near the Vera Playa Club Hotel on the beach. Reservations contact Nikki Tel: 950 467 165.

Every Thursday night at Frankies Bar in Vera Playa. Commencing 21:00. Tel: 950 467 676.

The Amigos de los Coches Clasicos del Levante classic car club, based in Vera, hold their monthly meetings on the first Thursday of the month. Clubhouse at Los Geranios 38 in Aguilas. Meetings begin at 15:00. Tel: 629 529 656 / 968 419 256. E-mail: acclevante@hotmail.com.

Meet every Thursday for a cycle ride approximately 25kms. Around the Vera and Garrucha area. Contact Steve. Tel: 697 830 756.

Full sized snooker tables at the Pot Black Snooker Club, just off E15/A7 motorway at Junction 534 between Antas and Vera. Open 14:00 until late Mondays to Saturdays and 14:00-18:00 Sundays. Contact Peter O'Neil. Tel: 628 604 470.

Daily classes in ballet and tap for children, adults and teachers in Vera and Los Gallardos. Teacher and examiner, Royal Academy of Dance, Anita Watson. Tel: 950 453 681.

All live sports shown on three 42" plasma screens. Also free WIFI. Open 7 days a week 10:00-late. Kitchen open 10:00-22:00.Tel: 637 255 978 or 950 617 467.

Game night including super cash bingo and play your cards right at the Los Conteros bar. Begins at 20:30 every Thursday.