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Cultural Centres

CASTILLO DE SAN JOSE which overlooks Arrecife's commercial harbour. Regular art exhibitions as well as a permanent modern art collection.

JAMEOS DEL AGUA in the north of the island between Arrieta and Orzola offers a variety of classical and contemporary concerts. Tickets available from The Cabildo (Cultura)
C/ José Betancort 33. Arrecife.

Lanzarote has several venues for cultural events. Here is a list of their relevant numbers enabling you to contact them direct.

  • Arrecife Tel: 928 802 884
  • San Bartolomé: 928 520 657
  • Teguise: 928 845 001
  • Tias: 928 833 675
  • Tinajo: 928 840 037
  • Yaiza: 928 830 250
  • Haria: 928 835 300
 
 
 
  Museums
THE AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM, TIAGUA. Open Monday-Friday 10am-5.30pm, and Saturday 10am-2.3pm. Closed Sundays. Tel: 928 529 106.
 
 
 
  Art
Permanent Art Exhibition at Museo Etnografico TANIT ( Ethinic Museum ). Situated in the heart of San Bartolome this XVIII century house is a wonderful example of a traditional Canarian house and depicts the islands culture, over the past 200 years. Part of the house forms a gallery with a beautiful selection of painings. Calle Constitucion,1. San Bartolome. Tel: 928 520 655 or 928 802 549.

ART GALLERIES There are art galleries in the centre of Teguise, one in Montaña Tropical centre in Puerto del Carmen and another in Yaiza towards the southern end of the village. All are worth a visit.

LAGOMAR at Oasis de Nazaret. An open air exhibition with a different Artist every month. Tel: 928 845 665.

PERMANENT ART EXHIBITION at El Oro, Camino del Pozo 12-14, Macher, Puerto Calero. Paintings, ceramics, sculptures, from local and foreign artists.
Open Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 10.30-14.00 & 17.00 - 19.30 Tel: 928 512 526. (New road from Puerto del Carmen to Puerto Calaro).

Lanzarote Art Group - Tuesdays 11 - 2pm. All mediums catered for and all stages of ability welcome, especially beginners. Residents and holidaymakers welcome. Eight euros for three hours, includes coffee break. Qualified teacher Sue Goodman. For further details call Sue on 928 520256. Or Olive 928 510071.
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  Markets
TEGUISE MARKET EVERY SUNDAY - A mammoth outdoor market from about 10am in Teguise, the old capital of the island. If you are looking for bargains then this is the place to go.

COSTA TEGUISE MARKET EVERY FRIDAY EVENING from 6pm till late, at the Pueblo Marinero square - see maps for location. A wide variety of hand-made products and an excellent silver-ware stall.

PLAYA BLANCA MARKET: Every Wednesday and Saturday from 09:00 till 14:00pm.
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Organisations

Age Concern Lanzarote -Closed until further notice

Dancing in the Moonlight. Ladies Who Lunch will be raising much needed funds for Lanzarote animal charity SARA when they meet for a Valentine’s Day Dance & Buffet at the impressively refurbished Moonlight Bay.
The Los Pocillos, Puerto del Carmen, venue has been given a 30s makeover so brush up on your Charleston just in case popular local DJ Brian Fox, who MC’s the event, rolls back the years!
Tickets are priced €15, which includes a hearty hot and cold buffet, are available from AOK, Bodyworks, Bookswop 1 & 2, The Gazette, Josie Drake, Piscinas & Jacuzzis, Santa Barbara Padel & Tennis, Seaspray, Top Gun or Veronica Aldridge IC Broker.
From 7pm till late!

SARA, an association dedicated to the protection of animals, with special
emphasis on domestic animals. SARA Animal shelter (next door to the Tahich
Garden Centre) Telephone/Fax: 928 173 417, 11.00am - 1.00pm Monday-Saturday
or email: saraprotectora@hotmail.com

NEW TO THE ISLAND?
Or just looking for something different? The LADIES WHO LUNCH CLUB holds
three-weekly lunches, coffee mornings, fashion shows etc. to raise money for
SARA to help the abandoned and unwanted animals in the Tahiche Animal
Shelter. If you would like to know what's on, meet old friends or make new
ones, just call 928 83 26 66, 928 59 22 96 or email: jilly@vodafone.es
Vegetarians Welcome.

ENGLISH WORKING LODGE (Emulation workers). In the Spanish constitution which is recognised by U.G.L. We welcome all visitors for information: on 928 833 490 or email: slades@teleline.es

CANARIAN GOVERNMENT LANGUAGE SWAP - The pupils of the Official language School would like to hear from like-minded people who would be interested in a language swop. All languages are required. If you are interested in taking part please contact us on Tel: 928 805 806 between 4.p.m and 9p.m.

IRISH HARBOUR BAR GOLF SOCIETY
For details of future meetings please contact either Johny Crowley on Tel: 619 968 462, Danny Bagley of Bagley´s in the Olivina Centre or Dave Bennett Tel: 928 173 533.
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  Societies & groups
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meets every Monday and Friday at 1930hrs, at the rear of the church at Tias. Tel: 928 511 846 / 928 832 633 / 928 173 525.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS For more information Tel: 928 511 846

AL-ANON Friends and family of people with drink problems.
Venue:- Rear of Church in Tias on Mondays - 7.30pm - 9.00pm.
* If you would like an initial chat in confidence, or share your experiences in a small group environment, call Julie on Tel: 649 081 931.

AMIGOS de Lanzarote is a charitable organisation working for the needy whether on two legs or four. Call Helen Creasey on Tel: 928 520 338 for more information.

Bridge Club
A Bridge tournament is held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5.30pm to 9pm all year round at Golf Club Costa Teguise and, every Wednesday, from 7.30pm at the Casino Club Nautico, Arrecife. €3 to play. All welcome.

THE OMBUDSMAN (Diputado del Común). Anyone wishing to lodge a complaint against a public authority or a publicly owned utility can do so via the ombudsman. The office is situated at C/ Inspector Luis Martin, 12, Arrecife. Tel: 928 812 407. Open Mon-Fri. This service is free and confidential.

CONSUMER ADVICE (Oficina del Consumo). For any consumer queries visit the office at the Cabildo, Arrecife. Tel: 928 803 367. Fax: 928 810 100.

EL GUINCHO ASSOCIATION An official organisation dedicated to the conservation of the island's ecology and preservation of it's culture and architectural heritage. Open 09.00-13.00 Mon-Fri. Tel: 928 815 432.

REIKI HEALING: Alianza Española de Reiki (Span./Latinamerican Reiki Alliance):Open Reiki meeting every 2nd Tuesday of the month in Puerto del Carmen. Free Reiju, group treatment. Everybody welcome. For more information call Nabila on
Tel:680 273678. Email:reikilanz@ya.com

ROTARY CLUB Meets every Friday at 2.00pm at the Hotel Lancelot, Arrecife. Visiting Rotarians welcome. Tel: 928 805 099 for more information.

BABY & TODDLER GROUP Every Wednedsay from 10 to 12pm at Joe Smokes Bar in
Pto del Carmen. Call Sheryl on 626 939 610 or Sandra on 928 522290.

YOGA The Yoga for Health Foundation is a registered charity and uses the approach of yoga for the fittest to the most chronically sick. The Foundation has Clubs throughout Europe with qualified teachers, who raise funds for the foundation with yoga related events and classes. For information about the club in Puerto del Carmen Tel: 928 512960.
(For further info regarding the YFHF and their charitable status see their website www.yogaforhealtfoundation.co.uk). Astanga Yoga classes Fore more information call 606 769270.

New Yoga Class in Costa Teguise at the Pyramid Centre Wednesdays 10.30-12. Starts 7th July Tel: 928843360, Email:dc@yogalanzarote.com

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Church Services
KINGDOM HALL of Jehovah's Witnesses. Andalucia, 10 Altavista (baja),
Arrecife. Public Meeting - Sunday 2.00p.m. Watchtower Study - Sunday
2.50p.m. Ministry School - Tuesday 7.30pm.
For further details call Tony on 0034 620 620 008 or Stephen on 0034 699 479 693.

NORSK KIRKESENTER, IGLESIA NORUEGA Church Centre, Avenida de las Playas 1 (above Deutsche Bank) Puerto del Carmen. Open Tuesday - Friday 10.00-13.00 hrs. and 17.30 - 20.30hrs. Closed Saturdays. Sunday service 18.00hrs.
Minister Nils Kristian Lie. For more information Tel: 928 515 561, or mobile 616 407 693.

THE WAY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP IN LA ASOMADA Sunday morning worship at 11a.m in the Church. Bible study Wednesday at 11a.m. Children's Church Kids Club. 1st Saturday in the month at 2p.m. Tel: 928 833 292.

ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES The Anglican Parish of St. Laurence in Lanzarote.
Every Sunday The Holy Eucharist with hymns is celebrated as follows:
9.30am at The Sands Resort Hotel, Costa Teguise, (on the first Sunday of the month there is a simple service of hymns and readings)
12.30pm Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Puerto del Carmen, by the Old Town Harbour.
6pm at Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Main Street, Playa Blanca.
First Sunday of the month – 10am at Iglesia Nuestra Señora, Nazaret.
For more information call 928 514 241.
Rev William Lark: +34 928 514241
Evangelical Minister Mark Austin: +34 928 514 612

LANZAROTE BAPTIST CHURCH Now meets at Christian Celebration Centre, Princesa Ico, 66, bajo number 3, Playa Honda (directly behind Deiland Plaza). Service hours are as follows:
10a.m. service of worship in English
11:30 a.m. service of worship in Spanish Tel: 928 522 312.
Everyone will be welcome to attend either or both of these services. Holy communion will be celebrated on the first Sunday of each month. For Bible study and other meetings and activities Tel: 928 520 463 or 629 207 224.

THE FAMILY CHURCH services are held:
PUERTO DEL CARMEN:
11.00am Sunday mornings and 11.00am Prayer meeting Wednesday mornings.
La Hoya, Puerto del Carmen. Tel: 928 819 335

COSTA TEGUISE: Wednesday mornings, get together at Joe and Ken's at 11am. Sundays 11am in Sands Beach Villas (formerly Lanzarote Beach Club)
Tel: 928 590342.

ARRECIFE: Tuesdays 8.30pm, Sunday 10.30am & 6.30pm, Calle Tilama 52, Santa Coloma, Arrecife. Pastor Santiago. Tel: 928 812 027

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
PUERTO DEL CARMEN: Nuestra Señora del Carmen - Saturday 8.30pm. Sunday 11.00am and 7.00pm.
ARRECIFE: San Gines - Saturday 1.15pm and 8.00pm. Sunday 10.30am, 12.00 midday and 8.00pm. Tel: 928 811 396
COSTA TEGUISE: (Hotel Beatriz) - Sunday 7.30pm.
TEGUISE: Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - Saturday 6.30pm. Tel: 928 845 085
PLAYA BLANCA: Nuestra Señora del Carmen - Sunday 10am. Tel: 928 830 106
YAIZA: Nuestra Señora de los Remedios - Sunday 12 midday. Tel: 928 830 106
HARIA: Nuestra Señora de la Encarnacion - Saturday 7.15pm. Tel: 928 835 011
TINAJO: San Roque Church - Saturday 7pm, Sunday 12.30pm. Tel: 928 840 011
CANDELARIA: Nuestra Señora de Candelaria - Saturday


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