Gala

This page will contain all the news about the Gala Dinner held on 8th February, 2012

The father of world singing superstar, Robbie Williams was a surprise guest when Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC held its third Annual Gala Evening and Dinner in support of Mazarrón Football Club at the Hotel la Cumbre, Puerto de Mazarrón last Wednesday, 8^thFebruary

Peter Williams, who was an entertainer in his own right under the stage name of Pete Conway, was a New Faces winner back in 1973 and finished in third place, behind comedian Les Dennis in the 1974 All Winners Show.

In glittering surroundings, guests enjoyed a fabulous evening which included a four course meal and entertainment from the guest speaker, Duncan McKenzie, comedian Justin Sane and local duo, the Beagles.

The event, which was a complete sell-out, was jointly sponsored by New Images Hair & Beauty Salon and Nail Bar of Camposol and Ibex Insurance of Puerto de Mazarrón. In addition to Duncan McKenzie, former England International Tony Currie and Everton and Manchester United central defender, Mark Higgins were special guests along with the Mayor of Mazarrón, Gines Campillo Mendez, the Mayoress of El Saladillo, Kelly Ensor, the Sports Councillor, Andres Valera Hernandez and the President of Mazarrón FC, Jose Rodriguez.

Well known singer, Karen Noble, who worked with Duncan McKenzie entertaining British troops in the Falklands also popped in to surprise Duncan on the night.

The evening also included an auction of football memorabilia which included an autographed Real Madrid shirt and a limited edition framed photograph of Eric Cantona scoring the winning goal in the 1996 FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Liverpool, signed by the great man himself.

Former Wimbledon and Sheffield United Manager, Dave Bassett, who was the guest speaker at the inaugural dinner and has provided items for the auction each year, became an honorary Life Member last year and Tony Currie has now kindly agreed to become the UK Ambassador for Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC.

Over €3,000 was raised on the night and Los Amigos de Mazarrón would like to thank everyone who helped to make the evening such a huge success including sponsors New Images and Ibex Insurance, VIP guests Paul Higgins, Steve Tucker and their guests, TJ’s Bar Camposol, Don Ricardo’s Bar & Restaurant, Puerto de Mazarrón, Melissa and John from The Salon, Camposol, Bill Davis, Ian Barron and Richard Haselgrove and last but not least Belen, Manuel and all the staff at Hotel la Cumbre.

Rick and Claire Daibell hosted a VIP Reception at their Don Ricardo’s Bar and Restaurant, Puerto de Mazarrón, on Monday 6^thFebruary to welcome former footballers Duncan McKenzie, Tony Currie and Mark Higgins to Mazarrón.

Duncan was the guest speaker at Los Amigos de Mazarrón FC’s 3^rd Annual Gala Evening and Dinner held at the Hotel la Cumbre and Tony and Mark were special guests.

The Reception, which included a fabulous hot buffet prepared by Rick, was attended by the joint sponsors of the event, New Images Hair & Beauty Salon and Nail Bar of Camposol and Ibex Insurance of Puerto de Mazarrón along with other guests who had purchased VIP tickets for the event.

During the evening, there was a special surprise for Duncan McKenzie when an old friend turned up to greet him. The friend was Peter Williams, father of singer Robbie of Take That fame. Peter was also a well known entertainer under his stage name of Pete Conway and was a New Faces winner back in 1973.

Duncan McKenzie spent four days in Mazarrón, the first time he had visited the area, and was rarely without his camera on his early morning walks which took him all around the Bays of Mazarrón. Along with Tony Currie, who attended the Los Amigos functions for the second year running with his wife Elizabeth, Duncan also played in the Los Amigos Golf Society’s monthly competition at Hacienda del Alamo and both thoroughly enjoyed the experience.