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Feeling romantic this year… but would also like to do something to help a worthy charity?

Then head along to the Valentine Dinner Dance at the Iberostar Costa Calero in Puerto Calero on Sunday February 14th 2010.

It starts at 7.30 pm and continues until 1am

The tickets (available for a great value price of only €35) include the following:
3 course meal
Beer, wine & Water – during the meal
You can dance the night away with DJ Max

The  dinner dance is in aid of a really worthwhile cause – Ninos del Tercer Mundo – Kenya project

They are hoping to  raise 5000€ to provide water and toilet facilities for a school.

Tickets are available from Jackie Lee 676 509 443
For more information about Niños del Tercer Mundo – you can visit their website at www.ntmlanzarote.org

Front Facing Basket Arrangements
When using a basket with a handle it’s often the first instinct to make the arrangement circular to the basket shape and to keep the flower and foliage material contained within the basket frame. This isn’t the only way to use a basket as a container and it’s a good exercise to try other style arrangements with baskets just to see what works.

This design is a front facing arrangement, rather than the more common ‘all round’ design which is so often the first choice with baskets.
The design breaks the boundaries of the basket in so far as it has tall placements which exceed the handle and the basket dimensions.
The first picture shows the oasis secured to a floristry dish with post tape and the dish is secured to the basket with oasis fix.

The framework of the flower arrangement is decided by the foliage and you can see the first placements of foliage, ruscus and eucalyptus parvifolia.

In this second picture you can see how the foliage has been grouped (the ruscus to the front) and comes out of the basket frame and down to touch the surface of the table. When using long stems, always try and angle the material downwards by inserting in an upward angle into the oasis foam, it makes the whole design look balanced and that the center of gravity is low, this gives visual balance to the overall design.

White Gerbera, Freesia, Purple Statice and Cerise Alstromaria have been added – small sprigs of foliage inserted deep into the spaces between to add depth and you can, if desired add an organza bow to the handle to set it off.   See how the basket handle is still visible and able to be used without interfering with the design.

This is a very simple and reasonably cheap design for a basket arrangement for those of you who are a bit fed up with the usual low round designs often associated with baskets.
So, grab a basket and get creative!!

A huge thank you to Glynis who has kindly provided this article (and future ones). You can order your wedding bouquets, flower arrangements, and gifts for friends via Glynis’ website at www.flowersbyserenity.net

One of people’s complaints about living in Lanzarote, is that there isn’t much to do socially once you’ve done the tourist spots… and know your local bars. So… when having lunch with Lisa and Jackie recently… we were chuffed to pieces that they have spotted this too… and decided to do something about it.

Lisa & Jackie are now arranging Workshops/Nightclasses for locals, The first set of 6 workshops offers something new and fun to do in the winter months.  The classes are small and only have limited places so book early to avoid disappointment.  The cost is 10€ per class and they are being held in Puerto Calero.

Email Lisa and Jackie on ask4genielanzarote@yahoo.co.uk or call Jackie on (0034)676 509 443.

Here are the details…

Wednesday 3rd February 2010. 7pm – 9pm – Introduction to Meditation

A workshop introduction to WHY do we need meditation and how we meditate. We’ll take you through a basic meditation and then discuss it amongst the group afterwards.  To start the evening I’d just like to cover the safety of working with spiritual energies, to cover your psychic protection.

Wednesday 10th February 2010. 7pm – 9pm – Meditation

The second workshop:   We’ll cover more aspects of meditation, its uses, and benefits, how it can support you within your life. I’ll take you through two meditations. The first A HEALING MEDITATION; then MEETING YOUR GUIDE MEDITATION which is a more enlightened, more experienced meditation for using in your future life.

Wednesday 17th March 2010. 7pm – 9pm – Introduction Astrology

On this taster course you will start to understand your relationship with the cosmos with a look at birth charts and the effect of planets on your character. Please give your birth details; time and place of birth when you register for this taster (They will not be used against you!). Handouts will be given but a pen and paper may come in handy!

Wednesday 24th March 2010. 7pm – 9pm – Introduction to Photography

This course is designed to introduce the basics of working with your photos on the computer. If you have a laptop with Picasa (free download on internet) on it please bring it along. A fun photo session will be part of the evening so a camera will be necessary. There also is a possibility of an outdoor photographic workshop to follow this course. (Max 10 people)

Wednesday 3rd March 2010. 7pm – 9pm – Introduction to Massage

This workshop will be of interest to anyone wishing to learn basic massage techniques to use with family and friends.  Participants will work on one another to gain practical knowledge of massage to head, kneck, shoulders, feet and hands. (footwear is the only thing that will need to be removed).  Information on safety will be included and hand outs given.  Please bring a towel and a cushion or pillow with you.

Wednesday 10th March 2010. 7pm – 9pm – Introduction to Reflexology

This workshop will enable participants to gain both theoretical and practical understanding of this ancient therapy.  By working on one another they will leave with the skill to safely give friends and family a reflexology foot treatment.  Reflexology charts and other hand outs will be given.  Please bring a towel and a cushion or pillow with you.

Hi everyone. You may remember me extolling the virtues of Lisa Carlin and the fantastic massage I received at her Flutterby Wellness Centre in Lanzarote some time ago. Here is a link to that article: Chill Out!

Well, you lucky people – she has a special offer on at the moment. She offers a full body massage for only €20. It invigorates whilst it relaxes… strips you of dead skin cells, improves blood flow, relieves stiffness and tenseness.

I don’t normally post offers for companies in here – because that is not what this site is about (plenty of others ramming it down your throat elsewhere if that’s your thing)… but with the new year here… and most of us wanting to relax and feel better about ourselves – I thought we could all do with a treat.

I know that both Alan and I are working like crazy… with so many projects on the go – but just one hour a month is enough to chill us out… and leave us more prepared for dealing with life’s day to day excitement. I am sure that you guys are the same!

You can contact Lisa via her website HERE.

Over indulged and need to lose a few pounds?

Why not join in the Sponsored Slimathon in aid of Sara.

Losing weight and getting back into shape is always easier if you have the support of a like-minded group of people. But joining the SARA Slimathon gives you the added incentive knowing that any sponsorship money you raise will help the animals in Sara.

Mitch, personal trainer and fitness instructor, has very kindly agreed to oversee the Slimathon free of charge. He will be doing the initial weigh in / measure up, making individual charts with targets and assessments and providing record charts for daily food intake.
He would like us to meet up every four weeks for re-assessment and to give advice on how to improve etc

All you need to do is find a few sponsors willing to give you x amount of money per lb., kilo or inch you lose or a fixed amount if you reach your target. (Sponsorship forms will be provided).

The initial weigh in / measure up is on Sunday 10th January at 12 noon.

There is no obligation to join the group, if you would prefer to just do this privately, but please contact Lynne for your official sponsorship form.

If you would like to join in, be a sponsor or just need a form, please contact
Lynne on 646 838 749 or Email sarashelter@hotmail.com

Ok, so you have decided you want to make a flower arrangement but not sure where to start………….here are a few tips and guidelines… follow these and you will have a perfect arrangement to adorn your home.

Choosing the flowers

I know what you are thinking……………not such a varied choice as back in the UK…………true……….but don’t despair……….there are still choices available.

1.    Choose flowers and foliage with different shapes, colours and textures for a more pleasing design.
2.    Generally, you will need three sorts of shapes of flowers and foliage……………
(a)    Line materials – straight leaves i.e. Bear Grass, Steel Grass, Palm Leaves – flowers such as Lilies, Iris, Strelizias, Heliconia, Gladioli – use to form the outline shape of your design.
(b)    Round materials – Carnations, Roses, Gerberas, Chrysanthemums etc. – used as focal flowers
(c)    Intermediate or filler materials – Gypsophilia, Ferns, Statice, Solidago, Ruscus etc.
3.    Choose different textured flowers and foliage which will reflect the light differently and give interest to the design.
4.    When using Lilies, always remove the stamens.  There are several reasons for this.
(a)    The pollen will stain the flowers and any clothing or furnishing that it comes into contact with.
(b)    Removing the stamen makes the flower last a bit longer (a flower that has been pollinated has completed it job and dies fairly soon after pollination, by removing the stamens this pollination is prevented)  NEVER NEVER cut off the stamens with scissors, this is ugly and causes discolouration.  Use you fingers to gently pull the stamens off.  Kinder to the Lily and looks more professional.

Making the arrangement

Here are the basic 5 different types of shapes.

1.    Choose the right foam for the flowers you are using.
Green water retaining foam for fresh flowers and brownish stiffer foam for the dried or artificial flowers.
2.    Before choosing the container, think about the size of the space where your arrangement will be placed.  A huge vase and lots of flowers will look overcrowded on a small table.
3.    If making an arrangement for a dining table, keep it low (no more than 9” high) so that guests can converse without having to fight their way through the flowers.
4.    Try, wherever possible to using flowers in different stages of development.  Buds at the top and edges, largest and fullest blooms in the centre and towards the bottom.  When using open flowers, use them at different angles so that they are not all facing the same direction.
5.    Ensure that your colours are evenly balanced……i.e. do not use all strong colours on one side.
6.    Imagine an invisible outline of the shape you want to create and choose which side will be the front of your arrangement.
7.    Choose your tallest and widest flowers and arrange them in your container first within the outline of your chosen shape.
8.    Fill in around the base and lower part of the arrangement with more large blooms.
9.    Working up and outward user smaller blooms or filler to fill in the arrangement.
10.    Use the smallest blooms, foliage and filler to hide stems, oasis and the edge of container.

There you have it, a few guidelines…………..so go on………………give it a go…………you will be surprised at what you can achieve.

A huge thank you to Glynis who has kindly provided this article (and future ones). You can order your wedding bouquets, flower arrangements, and gifts for friends via Glynis’ website at www.flowersbyserenity.net

One thing that people should always do in Playa Blanca in this great Island of Lanzarote, is to climb Montaña Roja (also known as Montana Roca)… the volcano in the centre of the resort.  Don’t worry… it’s not too strenuous… and once at the top, you are rewarded with stunning 360 views. You can see across to the Papagayo beaches… Fuerteventura… and right around to the salt plains at Janubio. There is also a surprise waiting for you in the crater itself…. but we won’t give away the secret… as it makes it all the better when you get up there. We loved it… and it gives the kids (yes grown up kids too) something to do when you arrive at the top. Read the rest of this entry »

When living and working in Lanzarote, and trying to build up your own business, or working many many hours to feed the family – there is one thing that is often forgotten… and that is to take out some time for yourself. Read the rest of this entry »

Looking for things to do, or what’s on in Lanzarote during August 2009? Then hopefully this post will help you.

Music and entertainment

What? The Varionis
Where? Saxos Bar, Costa Teguise
When? 8pm. 4th August 2009

What? J. Riverol
Where? El Chupadero, La Geria
When? 10pm. 7th August 2009

What? Café Jaleo
Where? La Oveja Negra, Villa de Teguise
When? 9:30pm. 14th August 2009

What? Coro de Camara (Ever smiling Liberty)
Where? Teatro Atlantida, Arrecife
When? 9pm. 16th August 2009

What? Urbanfest – hip hop gala
Where? Recinto Ferial de Arrecife
When? 6pm. 17th  – 19th August 2009

What? Oscartienealas
Where? Recinto Ferial de Arrecife
When? 11pm. 21st August 2009

What? Jaime Urrutia
Where? Recinto Ferial de Arrecife
When? 11pm. 22nd August 2009

What? Carlos Baute
Where? Recinto Ferial de Arrecife
When? 10pm. 24th August 2009

What? Nena Daconte
Where? Recinto Ferial de Arrecife
When? 9pm. 25th August 2009

Sports and activities

What? Hollywood Motor Show
Where? Costa Teguise
When? 13th – 18th August 2009

What? Hollywood Motor Show
Where? Puerto del Carmen
When? 21st – 26th August 2009

Theatre and cinema

Markets
Playa Blanca – every Wednesday & Saturday at Rubicon Marina, and also at the Burki’s area close to Sun Beach Hotel. Every Friday at Punta Limones
Teguise village – every Sunday (9am – 2pm)
Haria – every Saturday
Costa Teguise – “Crafts and fresh produce” every Thursday (11am – 6pm) and Souvenirs and gifts every Friday (5pm – 10pm)
Tias - every Saturday

Car Boot Sales
2nd Sunday of every month – Lanzarote Caballo (between Macher and Uga)
2nd Saturday of every month – SARA Fundraiser at Tahiche Garden centre
Last Saturday of every month – Guime

Auctions
3rd Sunday of every month – Lanzarote Caballo

Church Services and special meetings
Costa Teguise – “Avecost” Meeting Hall, C/La Fragata.  9.30 am
1st & 3rd Sundays: – Morning Prayer
All other Sundays: – Holy Communion
Costa  Teguise – interdenominational services from Sunday Worship. 10am every Sunday at the Barcélo Resort, Avda del Mar. Lord’s Supper is celebrated on the first Sunday of each month

Nazaret -  Church of Nuestra Señora de Nazaret      -    10.00 am
1st and 3rd Sundays only: – Holy Communion

Puerto del Carmen -  Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen
in the harbour of the Old Town   -  12.30 pm
Every Sunday: – Holy Communion

Playa Blanca – Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen – 6.00 pm
Every Sunday: – Holy Communion

If you would like to see your events or anything you have planned in future months displayed on this new monthly section – then please contact us via info@lanzaroterelocation.co.uk and we will be sure to include it

Yes, it’s that time of year… for the circus in Lanzarote again.  Many parents tell us that they are always looking for extra ways to entertain their children in Lanzarote… so many many get excited when they here the circus is in town again.

From 3rd to 16th July 2009, the Gran Circo Mundial (Circus) will be at Recinto Ferial in Arrecife (close to the Cabildo building and bus station)

Lions, bears, elephants, trapeze artists, clowns and much much more are all on offer.

Mon to Sat: 5:10pm & 8:15pm
Sun: 11:30am, 5:30pm & 7:45pm

Prices range from 10 to 35 euros dependant on age and where your seat is.

Enjoy!