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Spring at Veintiocho Restaurante
Posted by admin in Hondon Dining, Hondon Leisure, Hondon News on 07/04/2011
The popular restaurante “Veintiocho 28″ in Hondón de los Frailes has just announced it’s Spring menus…
Call them for more details 626 676 891.
Spring changes at Veintiocho include:
Sunday Morning Specials: Each Sunday through April / May 10.30 > 11.30 you can get a Bacon Roll or Sausage Roll for only €2.50.
New Menus: We are changing both our snack and Al a Carte menus from April… come check them out!
BBQ Nights: From May 9th we will be offering our popular BBQ every Monday 6.30 til 9.30pm
Afternoon Teas: new for this year… the first Wednesday each month why not come and join us for afternoon tea. This includes: Pot of teas, a selection of freshly prepared sandwiches (inc’ smoked salmon), homemade cakes, a scone with fresh cream and preserve. Only €8 Euros… we recommend booking.
Father’s Day 19th June: Book your table early… this is always popular lunch and dinner!
Special Occasions: And don;t forget if you have a celebration we can cater for your party (formal or buffet style).
The Jungle Drums in Hondon!
Posted by admin in Hondon News, Hondon Tourism on 16/03/2011
The free ExPat magazine ‘Jungle Drums” has published a nice ‘touristy’ piece about “Hondon – The Valley of the Vines”. You can read it on their web site: http://www.thejungledrums.com
Party, Party at the Poppy Ball
Posted by admin in Hondon Leisure, Hondon News on 02/10/2010
The Royal British Legion for Hondon Valley are organising a Poppy Ball Dinner & Dance for 5th November…
and EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
It’s a chance to raise money towards the 2010 Poppy Appeal in support of serving and ex-service personnel of the Armed Forces.
The venue, Las Palmeras in Crevillente with it’s large and beautiful dining room and where the staff are always friendly and join in the fun, making this a sure-fire lively night!
There is comedy entertainment with Paul Melba, a respected Comedy Impressionist, wine, food and dance + a prize raffle. Rachael from TKO Radio will provide the music.
Dress Code: Minimum dress, collar & tie, DJs optional… It’s a rare chance to dress up, so don’t miss out.
Details/Tickets Contact: Poppy Appeal Organiser Wendy on 666 023 815 or email: poppy.hondonvalley3577@gmail.com
or visit the web site for Royal British Legion in Hondon.
Hondon de los Frailes Patron of the Virgen de la Salud
Posted by admin in Hondon Leisure, Hondon News on 07/09/2010
Ok you just missed the amazing summer fiestas in Hondón de los Frailes in celebration for it’s patron “The Virgin of Health”.
This includes the Floral Offering, Mass Procession in honor of the Virgin, Wet (water & foam) Party, Street lights and music, bands and local food plus this year the Grand Parade of Chariots on Saturday 28 August. This annual event is usually at teh end of August… and just about EVERYONE turns up !!
It truly is a credit to such a small village that makes this local community quite special from 26 to August 30, 2010 | More info: City of Hondon de los Frailes | Paper Blog
Cross-Country Running Event
Posted by admin in Hondon Leisure, Hondon News on 20/08/2010
As well as cycling, running is popular with the locals in Hondon Valley. As is normal in the summer (crazy in this heat!!) there are eight events of “Cross Urban” in and around Hondon de las Nieves organized by the neighbourhood association and Sports Centre. These events are held in other nearby towns too. This August saw approximately 400 enthusiastic runners of all ages taking part. it’s a great community event, a good atmosphere and the opportunity to meet with friends.
Grapes in Hondon Valley
Posted by admin in Hondon News on 19/07/2010
The Hondon Valley is known for it’s table grapes. This delicate fruit needs some protection so they can arrive to your home in optimum eating condition.
So the spring & summer brings the usually influx of casual workers to help ‘bag the grapes’ – BUT this is done on the vine to help protect from the weather, pests and birds whilst they mature for the late autumn harvest. The Regulatory Council of the Table Grape estimates that during this month the Grape Growers will use 80 million paper bags.
Temporary workers will carry out the peculiar process of bagging the fruit in the fields of Aspe , Novelda , Monforte del Cid, Hondon de los Frailes , Hondon de las Nieves and La Romana.
The bagging and collection of table grapes in Vinalopó is a traditional generator of employment in a region hit by a downturn in marble and construction work. About 6,000 workers take part in the bagging. The grapes are bagged before the end of July.
And it has been announced recently that this year’s grape harvest will be another year of excellent quality!
… and I can vouch that they are quite delicious – the local markets are the best places to buy at around €1.50 for an enormous bunch of plump local produce… can’t wait !!
Stumped!! Cricket in Hondón
Posted by admin in Hondon Leisure, Hondon News on 06/07/2010
THERE COMES a time in every gentleman’s life when they should resist the lure of competitive sport. However, when the Hondón de Los Frailes Neighbourhood Watch challenged the Hondón Valley Branch of the Royal British Legion to a game of cricket, they enthusiastically accepted.
On a sultry hot Friday morning in early June, the pitch was marked on the green asphalt surface of the local seven-a-side playing surface. The rules were agreed, teams briefed and the RBL President’s XI (having won the toss) invited the much younger Neighbourhood Watch team to bat.
Within the hour, the less mature NW team – bronzed of limb and athletic in movement – racked up an impressive tally of 162 for 8 within the prescribed 20 overs. The RBL fielders, despite having a brace of Yorkshiremen in the team, suffered some minor scuffs and grazes and regrettably lacked the agility to combat a sparkling batting display by their much younger opponents. For a team who last bowled seriously in the 1950′s or 60′s the RBL bowling was surprisingly accurate. On occasions it had both pace and variety but occasionally faltered mid-wicket.
The sun was at its highest as the RBL President’s IX having, by ths time, lost a couple to early morning injuries, took to the wicket. The opening pair of Tony Dengate and Malcolm Thomson demonstrated the competitive spirit of our resolute campaigners but were both dismissed as we edged our way slowly to double figures. The NW’s team of demon bowlers eventually dispatched Steve Suffield, Bill Watt, Dave Stewart, Malcolm Barrett, Nigel Hails, Geoff Larder, Peter Broadbent and AN Other for a disappointing 68!
Senor Eleuterio Jover Garcia, the Mayor of Hondón de Las Frailes, graciously presented a silvered cup to the captain of the winning team who was enthusiastically applauded by the assembled crowd: proud to have witnessed the first cricketing spectacle held in the Hondón Valley.
RBL post match analysis provided little in the form of constructive improvement, but agreed that, limbs and lungs permitting, we would do it all again next year … hopefully on grass!
c/o the Round Town News:
RBL Raising Money in Hondón
Posted by admin in ExPat Living Tips, Hondon News on 28/06/2010
On the morning of Sunday 11th April around 30 members and friends of the Royal British Legion assembled in Hondón de los Frailes for the regular Poppy Walk.
The weather was warm, sunny and calm and gave great opportunities for good photographs of the surroundings. There was a mountain walk of 5k and also a 10k route for those more serious walkers in the group. The views were amazing, down to the coast on one side and then over the Hondón valley.
The Hondón Valley Branch meet on the third Tuesday of each month at Restaurante Monte Alto, Polígono Industrial, Hondón de las Nieves at 7.15 p.m. Following the more formal part of the meeting, members and visitors are entertained with a varied social evening.
JOIN: For more details contact the Secretary on 677 376 770 or email secretary.hondonvalley3577@gmail.com Details of all other Branches in the area are contained on the District Website: www.spainnorth.legionbranches.net
Anyone is very welcome to join a Branch – You do not need an Armed Forces background to enjoy the many social events and trips arranged, together with supporting the RBL objectives of fundraising and assisting members and dependants of Armed Forces people resident in Spain.
Source: The Leader
Barinas… two superb restaurants
Posted by admin in Hondon Dining, Hondon News on 21/04/2010
We visited Barinas a small village just outside Hondon recently and were very impressed. The first visit was to a superb fish restaurant, so for the fish lovers amongst you this is a must try, everything fresh and served with excellent service and superb taste. There was also plenty of parking opposite. The name of this fish restaurant is FELIX. This restaurant was recommended to us by the locals, if you don’t like fish, then this isn’t for you, as they serve nothing else but fish, fish, fish and more fish…
The next little gem is “La Fuente” from the outside its nothing to look at, with its bubble gum machines outside, but don’t let that put you off! We couldn’t believe what we got for 35 euros per head.
The menu was as follows :-
- Wine and water
- Roasted almonds
- Home made crisps
- Fresh home made bread ali oli with tomato
- Cheese cakes with tomato jam these were delicious
- Mixed ham cheese and nuts
- Large plate of squid and octypus
- Main course. We chose lamb served with garlic potatoes and vegetables
- More wine and water then came
- Large plate of mixed fresh fruit including orange melon apples pears grapes
- Cakes with coffee
- Liquor’s with biscuit
The service was second to none we will certainly go back to this one… more info and pictures on the La Fuenté Blog