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Last week I received a telephone call from a lovely lady called Patsy. She was over in Playa Blanca on her holidays and needed some help. She and her family had ventured out one evening and had spotted a very distraught kitten on a nearby building site as they were leaving. Of course they realised that the mother may not be far away – so they left cute kitty where he was. Read the rest of this entry »

Punta Limones Commercial Centre in Playa Blanca was a hive of activity today and teeming with firemen and onlookers, as the “Restaurante Chino” was completely gutted by fire. This was the Chinese restaurant on the ground floor, to the right of The Irish Anvil.

Thankfully nobody was hurt – and the fire crew cordoned off the area to ensure that it didn’t spread. Today’s hot winds could have easily spread the fire much further – but fortunately the wind direction ensured this didn’t happen.

Alan grabbed a couple of photos on his mobile to show the damage after the event.

Well… the work is still going on at Playa Flamingo in Playa BLanca, and although I am no technical expert – it still looks way off to me! I took some photos on Sunday, so you can see for yourselves. Read the rest of this entry »

I have been itching to write this post!

As many people reading this will have heard, we got involved with helping to find missing person, Vincent – a young Frenchman who had been living on the streets of Arrecife since January.

He was happily reunited with his sister Fanny last Thursday.

Not wanting to ‘tempt fate’ we’ve held the story back until now. I can’t tell you how happy we are to report that Vincent and his sister arrived home in France yesterday.

I met Fanny from the airport when she arrived on Thursday, and as if fated, walking from the car to the hotel we she had booked before going to find Vincent she spotted him sat outside a cafe. I found it very emotional watching them reunited. Vincent had clearly lost weight but otherwise in good health and good spirits, and very, very keen to get home.

A big thank you from us to all the people who offered time, support, money, translation and good will to help find Vincent…

“I love it when a plan comes together”!

For me – it was a great day knowing that we had helped. But… As ‘Murphy’s Law’ predicts there’s always a downside. I got a bloody ticket for speeding from the Guardia on the way home… C’est la vie…

A few days ago Elle posted a piece on missing Frenchman Vincent Bosq. We spoke with Vincent’s sister earlier today – and Vincent is still missing.

It seems that Vincent was able to contact his sister via the Policia Local in Arrecife, so there is a little more information. She tells us that Vincent has had his identification papers stolen and has no money. The family tried to send him money via Western Union, but having no papers or passport he was unable to collect it.

The family think that Vincent has been living on the streets of Arrecife somewhere around the Police station or El Charco de San Gines. If anyone sees him can you please let us know on 663 603 345. Obviously after several months on the streets Vincent may look somewhat different.

Also, if you have shop premises, or friends in Arrecife can you please help by circulating this missing poster throughout the city. Perhaps if Vincent sees it he will then make contact with so we can help his family get the assistance to him he needs to get home safely. Obviously the family are very concerned and they are also worried that Vincent has an ongoing medical problem that might need some attention.

Click here to download the PDF

Please feel free to pass this poster around as widely as possible!

There was much talk on the Island some time ago about the six Welsh Guards who damaged a venue and attacked staff and customers at La Vaca Loca in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote. Today they escaped jail, and are to be flown back to the UK tomorrow after spending tonight in a hotel under police guard. Read the rest of this entry »

We have today received an email from a lady who is searching desperately for her brother, Vincent Bosq. He was last seen in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote in January of this year (2010)… and nobody in the family has heard from him since.

Vincent is 29, medium build, black hair, brown eyes. He loves body boarding and the beach. He doesn’t have any money according to their knowledge, and no identification papers with him. They do not know if he is in hospital… in jail… or worse.

If you can help – could you please contact Fanny Bosq via the following methods (in Spanish or French)

0033 5 56 26 52 42

Email:  cerise.58@hotmail.fr    or     fannybosq@hotmail.fr

FRANCA: 928 292 371

You may remmber recently that we mentioned the fundraising going on for Niños del Tercer Mundo. Read the rest of this entry »

Some of you may remember that we reported on the amazing journey that Geoff Holt carried out from Lanzarote to Tortola recently. Geoff became the first paraplegic to sail the Atlantic single-handedly… and we were very honoured to have got to know him, his wife , and his son Timmy. Read the rest of this entry »

Readers of this blog will know that historically we have fully supported the animal charity in Lanzarote – SARA Animal Shelter. SARA provides rescue and care for abandoned and unwanted pets on the Island – a service which is in dire need here. Indeed we adopted our first dog (Guido) from there back in 2006. Read the rest of this entry »