Diary

Wednesday 10th
a.m. Open-air markets in Es Migjorn, and Es Castell;
1000 hrs. The Menorca Bowls Club meets at the bowls green opposite the San Luis Hotel, S'Algar. Everybody welcome. Contact the Captain, John Smith, on 971 939 045;
1915 hrs. The Menorca Bridge Club meets at the Hotel Port Mahón, Maó. Visitors most welcome. Further information from Club Director Peter Barlow (971 188 559) or Janet Brown (971 188 856).;
2100 hrs. Puccini's "La Bohème" at the Teatre Principal, Maó.

Thursday 11th
a.m. Open-air markets in Alaior and Fornells;
1300 for 1330 hrs. The Ladies' Probus Club's Christmas Lunch at Scandals Restaurant. Bookings through Secretary, Jan Henman, on 971 359 503;
2000 hrs. Chamber music concert by the Professional Music Conservatoire of Menorca in Sa Nostra's Social Centre, Ciutadella.

Friday 12th
a.m. Open-air markets in Ciutadella and Ferreries;
1100-1300 hrs. Cats in Need shop open at Noria Riera 16, Es Castell. Tel. 610 012 628 (0930-1400 hrs.) for further information;
2100 hrs. Puccini's "La Bohème" at the Teatre Principal, Maó.

Saturday 13th
a.m. Open-air markets in Maó and Ciutadella;
1000 hrs. Storytelling in English for children aged 3 to 7 years, at Flat 2, Carrer Xaloc 24, Santa Ana. Parents can tel. 971 359 934 for further information;
1000 hrs. The Menorca Bowls Club meets at the bowls green opposite the San Luis Hotel, S'Algar. Everybody welcome. Contact the Captain, John Smith, on 971 939 045;
1100-1330 hrs. Cats in Need stall in the marquee near the Cathedral, Ciutadella;
1800-2000 hrs. Collectors' market in the Claustre del Carme, Maó.

Sunday 14th
a.m. Christmas Fair in Maó;
0900-1300 hrs. Sunday market at the Parque des Freginal, Maó;
1000-1330 hrs. Fund-raising for neutering, caring-for and feeding Menorca's stray cats. Christmas shop now open with puddings, cakes, cards, diaries, calendars, gifts and stocking fillers at Noria Riera 16, Es Castell. Tel. 610 012 628 (0930-1400 hrs.) for further information;
1130 hrs. Trotting races at the Hipódromo, Maó (just off the Maó-Sant Lluís road);
1800 hrs. Nine lessons and Carols at the Anglican Church, Santa Margarita, Es Castell, followed by the Grand Draw, mulled wine and mince pies;
1800 hrs. Menorca Christian Fellowship Carol Service at their premises on the main road opposite the furniture shop Mobles Allès in Ferreries. N.B. Meeting at 1100 hrs. is cancelled. For details contact Alan on 687 016 426;
1900 hrs. Puccini's "La Bohème" at the Teatre Principal, Maó.

Monday 15th
a.m. Open-air markets in Es Castell and Sant Lluís;
1000-1230 hrs. The Red Cross Craft Group meets at El Picadero Restaurant. Further information from the organiser, Janet Brown, on 971 188 856;
1000 hrs. The Menorca Bowls Club meets at the bowls green opposite the San Luis Hotel, S'Algar. Everybody welcome. Contact the Captain, John Smith, on 971 939 045 for further information;

Anglican Church in Menorca
Anglican Church Services are held in English at the Santa Margarita Church, Calle Stuart, 20, Es Castell:
Wednesday 10th
1100 hrs. Holy Communion
Friday 12th
1100 hrs. Healing Service
Sunday 14th
0900 hrs. Holy Communion
1100 hrs. Family Communion and Junior Church
1800 hrs. Nine lessons and Carols followed by the Grand Draw. Mulled wine and mince pies will be served free of charge.
The Reverend Dr. Michael Bunce can be contacted by telephone on either 971 352 378 or 617 222 382.

Forthcoming Events
Tuesday 16th December - matches in the Menorcamart.com Winter Darts League:
Division A
Delfin B v Castillo A
Castillo B v Casino
San Mames v Anchor
Fun House A v Hallissy's
Skippy's v Windsor
Division B
Fun House B v Sa Grava
Smithy's v Champs
Bar Pins v Delfin A
Aloha v Fun House C
Coach v Bar Pons

Art and Exhibitions
The new art gallery in Ferreries, Xibau, has a collective exhibition featuring the work of 75 artists which can be seen Monday to Friday 1030-1300 hrs. and 1700-2030 hrs., Saturdays 1030-1330 hrs. and 1800-2030 hrs.
Xec Florit Nin's work can currently be seen in the Restaurant Ses Voltes, Ciutadella.
Sketches and paintings by students at the Ateneu in Maó are currently on display there.
The Ocimax multicinema in Maó is showing 30 aerial views of the island, taken by Vistaire from a Zeppelin, until 28th December, which can be viewed 1700-2300 hrs.
Until the Three Kings celebration, the Art Galleries Artara and Argos in Maó have a joint Christms exhibition featuring works by more than 30 artists, priced at less than 300 euros.
Photographs by Ciscu Moll of flowers and the Sant Joan fiestas, in unusual mountings designed by Antoni Pons Sintes are on show in the bar restaurant Club 94 in Ciutadella.