Well done to everyone who took part in the sponsored walk from Es Capdella to the Galatzo estate organised by the European Citizens Association

The last Charity Walk in April of this year raised over 14,000 euros for several disabled associations and 1,000 Euros to Age Concern for food hampers for the elderly in need. This walk (8 kms & 13 kms) began at the Sports Centre/Es Capdellà and took us to the nature reserve of Galatzó.

Following the walk there was a BBQ and live entertainment back at the sports centre. Walkers were greeted by the Calvia Councillor for Foreign residents (pictured with Luna's Laura Penn) and by members of the Association, the Rotary Club of Calvia and the Lions club of Calvia plus the German Association.

Live music was provided by Liam Live (pictured) and the band the Cadillacs and a fabulous day was had by all. It is too soon to say how much money has been raised for local charities as the sponsor money has yet to be collected but it is clear that many people will benefit from the efforts of all who took part in this event. Congratulations to one-and-all.

Luna Radio is proud to publicise all charity events that hears about and to work with local associations. If you have anything we can help with, send us an email to info@lunamallorca.com .

Congratulations to Angela, Dolina, Gabby and the Councillor for us foriegn residents Kate Mentink for organising a really interesting and fun get together (otherwise known as an Integration Forum) at the Ponent Mar hotel in Son Calui.

Almost 200 people tipped up and we were joined by Theresa Martorell, the Deputy Mayor of Calvia who is always a great supporter of the ex-pat community on the island.

We heard talks on Mallorcan olive oil, the Galatxo estate and the free tapas and vino went down a treat! Maybe the biggest attraction was the chocolate fountain provided by Charlotte and Karen from Creme de la Creme! This was particulaly popular with the children (and grown up kids).

The next forum will be in apporixmately six months, next spring so if there is any subject you would like to know more about you can tell us here at Luna and we will pass it on to the town hall.

Luna is proud to work with Calvia Council Foreign Residents Department to help everyone who lives here know more about what is happening in the community.

SOULFUL FIESTA ON LUNA

This Monday Luna Radio is spending Spanish National Day in a soulful mood. All day long we will be playing the very best in soul and motown music - thanks to our very own 'king of the dancefloor' ...the one-and-only cooler-than-cool Mr Des Mitchell.
Des grew up with soul and no matter how many other genres he has been through in his long career as a top nightclub DJ, soul and Motown remain his first love.
Join us for the Luna Soul All-Dayer Monday 13th October and if that puts you in the mood, get down to the fab Bridgeport restaurant in Port Andtratx on Saturday 25th November where they will be having a special soul and Motown night with live music and Luna DJ's playing the best dance tunes....see you there!

I LOVE ALLEN GRAHAM!

I love Allen Graham ...so there ...now everyone knows! He is an extraordinary man who spends all his time helping other people. Along with Dr Micheal Stoma they are my two favourite men on the planet and I admire them greatly for their selfless work for the poor, needy and kids in trouble.

Since Luna Radio began it has supported local charities on Mallorca which help people on the island and all over the world. One of the causes we love to help is the Allen Graham Charity 4 Kidz. Allen himself is the first to say that the radio station has helped to raise the profile of the charity and has benefitted the lives of children here on the island and elsewhere. For many years Allen has worked tirelessly to raise funds for abused and abandoned kids and his latest project (which was once just a dream) is to open a ‘Halfway House’ for teenagers. When the children in care reach 18 they have nowhere to go and often have to return to the place where they were rescued from.

Thanks to the efforts of many people enough money has been raised to fund the purchase of a house but more is needed to keep the dream alive. Recently the Amigas Para Siempre visited the island and organised a Beach Tombola. Many local people went along to support the event including Luna’s Laura Penn (pictured with Allen Graham) and thousands more euros went to into the coffers. ALL the money raised goes straight to the kids!

Listen to Luna to hear an interview with Allen and to find out what other fundraisers are planned for the future – like the Charity Cricket match on Sunday November 2! Come and join us for a fun game cricket between the MCC (Mallorca Cricket Club) and the Pirates. It promises to be a great day!

I HATE MY JOB!

Not really! How can you hate spending a sunny afternoon with two gorgeous men? All in the name of charity you understand!
Congratulations to Christian and Jordon who canoed right around the coast of Mallorca in aid of the Allen graham Charity for Kids. they set off on Sunday 31st August from Palmanova beach and arrived back 350 kilometres and nine days later the same place.
On their way they encountered rough seas, mosquitos and tiredness but knowing that their efforts were raising money for children who really need help kept them going. There was a welcome committee to meetthem including Allen Graham himself, Ollie and myself from Luna radio, other local press and Kate Mentink from Calvia council who came bearing a cheque for 500 euros. Well done lads - but there was no need to tell me that you had done most of the trip naked...I came over all unnecessary!

POEM COMPETITION WINNER TAKES THE PRIZE

Two months ago Luna Radio encouraged, nagged, and cajoled people to take part in the Rey Jaume Cultural Awards Poem Competition. It was the first year that the contest was open to people writing in English so it was importnat that us ex-pats took part. Thankfully many listeners rose to the challenge and there were many entries. Last Friday I had the chance to meet the winner of the competition, a charming young lady named Rachel Gilibert Goldinger at the prize ceremony. She is an example of the mixture of cultures you get on the island with a Malloquin father and an American mother. She was delighted to win and said she felt 'honoured'. She hadn't even thought about the prize money that went with award as she truly never expected to win. Her book of poems entitiled 'A Journey Through Time' will be available in print.

GOOD LUCK JACKIE - WE WILL MISS YOU

Funny how life can change on a tuppence! This time last year Jackie Evans was a widow of 20 years working at the Foreign Residents Department of Calvia Town hall, then she met a man! She married the lovely Fernando in March this year and now she is off to enjoy a new life with him. Jackie has worked tirelessly for over two years helping people who have come to live on Mallorca with their paperwork and any other problems, now she can enjoy looking after her hubby and her daughter and granddaughter. She will be missed at the Foreign Residenst Department - the only one of its kind in Spain - but her role will be filled by the wonderful Dolina Reynolds who has lived on the island for 27 years. Pictured are the team who work for Kate Mentink at Calvia Town Hall, Gabby, Angela, Jackie and Dolina. We are very lucky to have them (and Kate who never stops working on behalf of us ex-pats). So next time you are in the town hall pop by the Foreign Residents desk and say hello - or even better say 'Thank You'.