Over the years, u3a Oliva has supported El Bastidor - a school for disadvantaged children in the town. It's a great organisation doing great work, and every year we try and bring a little extra magic to the festive season.
Here´s an update from Papa Noel (aka Steve Hems)
A very big thank you from the Children and staff at El Bastidor for the 90 plus wonderful Shoebox Christmas presents you so lovingly prepared. A big number this year and I was rather apprehensive that we might not make it, I shouldn't have worried, you all did! Fantastic!
Too many contributors to name you all but some special thank you's, Sue Arnott, the Minister for Elfs (I know it should be elves but I do like a pun!), Gillian Corcoran and Elaine Hems, members of the Elf service.
Also a big, big thank you to the Ukaholics, a 10(?) piece ukulele band from u3a Denia who entertained us all with Christmas carols and songs. Great stuff!
Once again, thank you all for helping to make Christmas a bit happier for 90 plus children. And of course, a big personal thank you from me, as always, a truly emotional and memorable occasion.
Steve (Papa Noel) x
