Issue No. 1958 12 - 18 January 2023
COSTA BLANCA NORTH • EUROWEEKLYNEWS.COM
ONE Benidorm charity is buzzing with excitement for a 2023 full of fundraising and charity work. Busy Bees is a local charity which aims to support vulnerable chil dren and women living in the area in social housing. Busy Bees works directly with children living in Emaus homes which are run by the church, to en sure that all are wellfed, nourished, clean and re ceive education. Once this foundational work is com pleted, Busy Bees then hope to reform the 1970s era facilities at their two main homes, before mov ing onto the others. The charity regularly col laborates with other groups to support children living in Emaus houses, but is entirely dependent on donations to carry out their vital work. Charity founder, Wayne Bellamy took to Facebook on Monday, January 9 to thank supporters for an amazing start to the new year with donations to talling more than €1,000, as well as handmade gifts which were donated to the children for Christmas by Gerry. The group cannot accept
Photo credit: Wayne Edward Bellamy-Wright (Via Facebook)
HIVE OF ACTIVITY
BUSY BEES: Their campaign ensured no child went without a gift this Christmas in Benidorm’s Emaus housing.
cheques due to bank charges, but do have a Pay Pal account: Paypal.me/ DesmondBellamy and ac cept cash donations. Busy Bees will also launch a purposebuilt website soon to keep donors and supporters up to date on the organisation’s progress. Practical donations are al so welcome, the group asks supporters to get in touch via their Facebook page to organise delivery: https://www.facebook.co m/groups/8735078694598 62
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Best foot forward
HIKING lovers in Gandia have a spring in their step thanks to a brandnew hik ing festival that will arrive to the region later this month. Authorities announced the launch of the Feria de Mon taña de La Safor which will be held from Friday, January 20 until Sunday, January 22. The festival will bring hik ing lovers living across the Costa Blanca together for a weekend of activities, dis
covering new routes near to Gandia and comparing tips on the latest hiking technol ogy and best equipment. As well as hiking trips, the weekend event will also fea ture workshops, exhibitions, film screenings and even a concert! Local Councillor for the Environment, Alicia Izquierdo said, “All who are interested will enjoy the charm of the mountains and hiking in a different way.”