Welcome
ALAS is a group whose purpose is to bring together all Latin Americans and all those in Swansea and surrounding areas interested in Latin American affairs. The main aims are to provide mutual support and to raise awareness of Latin America's cultural richness.
Membership
Membership of ALAS is open to all and costs
- unwaged/part-time/student £3.50 per year
- waged £5.00 per year
ALAS members receive 10% off at La Tasca, Wind St, Swansea, and at Govinda's restaurant, Cradock St, Swansea, on presentation of their current membership card.
ALAS members receive 10% off at Zen Acupuncture & Chinese Massage (tel 01792 891546) and for Holistic Therapy (Reiki, Reflexology and many more) at the Killay Therapy Centre (Tel. Susan on 01792 - 371327).
Events
ALAS events are held monthly, normally on the first Saturday of the month.
Latin American and Spanish Festival 2008
The Latin American and Spanish Festival ran from 8th to 10th February 2008 at the Dylan Thomas Centre in Swansea, with films, music, art, dancing, food, crafts and raffle. It was a fundraising event to support charities working with Latin American and African disadvantaged children: ACAIA/FLAME (Brazil), Fundación Nueva Vida Parar Todos (Colombia), México Amigo (México), Study Guatemala (Guatemala) and Tender Loving Care Home Services (South Africa).
Festival sponsored by:
La Tasca, Wind Street, Swansea
Tel 01792 643246
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The White House Hotel
10% off (Ref. ALAS)
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The Village Hotel, Swansea
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Dragon Hotel Health Club, Kingsway, Swansea
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City & County of Swansea
Dylan Thomas Centre |
Embassy of Brazil |
Swansea University
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Salubrious Place, Wind Street, Swansea
Tel 01792 464589
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Eversley Road, Sketty, Swansea
Tel 01792 281555
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La Brasería - Wind Street, Swansea
Tel 01792 469683
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Craddock Street, Swansea
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Siop Ty Tawe
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Farm Yarn
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RSPB Cymru - Cardiff
Reg. Charity: No 207076
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Oxfam
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Fundación Color de Colombia
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Dago García Producciones
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Zen Acupuncture,
Penllergaer, Swansea
Tel 01792 891546
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Susan Fancourt
Holistic Therapist
Reflexology, Reiki
Indian Head Massage
Rejuvenating Face Massage
Hopi Ear Candling.
Holistic Therapy, Killay Therapy Centre, Swansea
Tel 01792 371327
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Brazilian Crafts, The Bradnick's, Swansea
lymarsouz@hotmail.co.uk
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News
You are invited to the following events:
On Saturday 3rd of May we shall have our AGM followed by Humberto Gatica's 'Word & Image' Recital & Exhibition.
Venue: Brynmill Community Centre, St Alban's Road, Brynmill, Swansea
Start: 7:30 p.m. with Latin American cocktails
8:00 p.m. AGM (Committee Officers' brief Reports & Election of new Committee: proposals and/or volunteers for new Committee welcome)
8:45 p.m. 'Word & Image' Recital & Exhibition by Humberto Gatica
Raffle & Refreshments will also be available.
Cost: Members: £2 / Non-members: £3 (includes one free cocktail)
ALL WELCOME!
Alba & Nelson's Salsa classes started on Thursday 10th January at the Dragon Hotel, Kingsway, Swansea. BEGINNERS at 7.30pm & INTERMEDIATE at 8.45pm. For more information e-mail: salsatoday@hotmail.co.uk
Latin Night is every Tuesday at the Monkey Café, High Street, Swansea, with Salsa classes from 7 pm to 9 pm and a (Latin) DJ from 9 pm until late. Join
them and have fun!
10% 0FF FOR ALAS MEMBERS ONLY
If you have not renewed your membership yet for the current year (February 2008-February 2009), please complete this form and return it with payment to our Treasurer, Maria Gomez. Cheques/postal orders payable to ALAS, please.
Apart from discounts at every event, including the Festival, A.L.A.S. members get 10% off at La Tasca and Govinda's restaurants in Swansea; at ZEN Acupuncture & Aromatherapy Massage (Tel. Ruth on: 01792 -
891546); and for Holistic Therapy (Reiki, Reflexology and many more) at the Killay Therapy Centre (Tel. Susan
on 01792 - 371327).
All members will receive a membership card, which must be shown to get your discounts.
See also downloadable Advantages of Membership.
Recipes
Recipes contributed by ALAS members can be seen here.
Pictures from last year's Festival
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