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Club Las Calas AGM 2012 - Election News
[Posted 30 January 2012]
After a great deal of soul-searching, Mike Campbell Rickets has announced that he will not now be standing for re-election to the Committee of Club Las Calas in 2012. He has taken this decision in order to be able devote more time to his role as Chief Executive of the Laneside Trust (see www.lanesidetrust.org.uk). He will nonetheless serve out his full term on the Committee and will formally retire at the 2012 AGM.
Members should note that, although Mike will not now be offering himself for election, this will not otherwise impact this year's elections at the AGM. There will be two posts on offer: Las Calas 1 and Las Calas 3. To avoid possible confusion over the allocation of votes, Candidates may only offer themselves for ONE of these 'constituancies'.
Any Member intending to stand for election to one or other post should forward the necessary paperwork (in accordance with the Club's Constitution) to reach Resort Solutions Limited no later than 14:00 on Monday 12 March 2012. The nomination papers should clearly state which of the two posts the candidate wishes to contest and should also demonstrate that he or she is fully qualified (by Ownership) to stand, in accordance with the Club's Constitution.
Club Las Calas & Resort Solutions Limited Enter Alliance with Club Leisure Group
[Posted 30 August 2011]
The Committee of Club Las Calas has today announced that, under an umbrella agreement provided by the Club’s management company – Resort Solutions Limited – and with the latter’s full support, it has entered into a strategic partnership with Club Leisure Group to promote and sell the latter’s Spice leisure product, both on-site at the Club’s resort in Lanzarote and via off-site marketing and sales activities.
Club Las Calas Chairman Adam Johnson said that he and his fellow Committee Members were delighted to enter into this partnership with Club Leisure Group. They felt that Spice represented a new and exciting future for holiday ownership, which perfectly complemented the outstanding service, quality and value for money that Club Las Calas already offers its Members and other guests. Adam emphasised that they had chosen to go forward with Club Leisure Group because of the latter’s professional and dynamic approach and clear track record of success.
Linda Freer, Managing Director of Resort Solutions Limited, who had facilitated this arrangement, was equally thrilled and saw the alliance as a key element in securing a successful future for one of Resort Solutions Limited’s major client Clubs.
Speaking on behalf of Club Leisure Group, Chairman Stuart Lamont expressed his pleasure at seeing Spice established at such a prestigious European resort. He was especially pleased to be working with Club Las Calas and Resort Solutions Limited, who, he believed, represented everything that was good about timeshare ownership in Europe.
If you would like to know more, please contact a member of the on-site Customer Care Team or telephone Resort Solutions Limited on +44(0)1858 431160.
Further information for Club Las Calas Owners is available under Hot News in the Members Only section of this website.
Thursday - Thursday Weekly Calendar for H2/2011
[Posted 30 August 2011]
To assist you in planning your holidays at Club Las Calas, please find below a Thursday-Thursday Weekly Calendar for the second half of this year:
Refurbishment of the Las Calas 2 Bar/Restaurant
[Posted 29 August 2011]
Over the weekend of 19-20 August, the Club Las Calas Committee & Management held five meetings at Market Harborough. Two of the early meetings involved the Buildings & Works Working Group, which reviewed the lessons from the revamp of the Las Calas 3 bar and plans for the bar refurbishment in Las Calas 2. The B&WWG reported to the full Committee on Saturday afternoon. For a variety of reasons, not least the wish – in the current difficult economic climate – to ensure that funding is fully in place before embarking on the work, the B&WWG recommended that the refurbishment of the Las Calas 2 bar should be postponed until May/June 2012. After very careful consideration, the full Committee endorsed this proposal and planning is now proceeding on that basis.
We realise that Members (and the staff of The Welcome Inn) will be disappointed by the delay but would suggest that it is far better for this major upgrade to proceed on a sound financial basis. Nonetheless, we must apologise that this enforced change will once again affect Owners and guests who will be at the Resort in the May/June period. However, every effort will be made to minimise the impact. We will keep Members and other guests informed as our plans mature. The full proposals will be published following the Committee's Annual Site Visit in October/November 2011.
SPECIAL SUMMER SUN HALF-BOARD OFFER
[Posted 13 July 2011]
Responding to feedback from our guests, Club Las Calas is delighted to offer a new, flexible Half-Board offer for the summer:
Club Las Calas Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
[Posted 12 July 2011]
Club Las Calas is delighted to report that not only is our Resort now recommended by TripAdvisor but also that Club Las Calas has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, based on the outstanding reports that our guests have posted on the TripAdvisor website.
UK Borders Agency Warns of Delays for Inbound Passengers at UK Airports on Thursday 30 June 2011
[Posted 29 June 2011]
The UK Borders Agency has just announced that, as the result of the planned strike tomorrow by Civil Servants in UK, there are likely to be significant delays at passport control for air passengers entering the UK on Thursday 30 June 2011. They are advising people not to fly into UK on Thursday, if possible, although that is probably not an option for the majority of Club Las Calas guests due to return home tomorrow.
UKBA have said that the flights themselves ought not to be affected and that passengers should hopefully get into terminal buildings as quickly as usual. However, once passengers reach their respective Immigration Control desks, they may find long queues and hence experience significant delays. UKBA said that the length of any inbound delays will depend on the location (i.e. that some airports may be more affected than others).
That said, UKBA do not expect there to be any delays for outbound travellers.
Opening of 361 a Tremendous Success - See the Pictures Below
[Posted 27 June 2011]
On Saturday 25 June, over 250 Owners, other guests and staff attended the 361 opening celebration, which was a tremendous success. Over wine and canapes, they were able to view the wonderful new facilities and meet the new staff, led by Sarah Eden. So many were 'knocked out' by the quality of this new facility that dinner on Saturday evening was fully booked, with the rest of the week looking just as busy. All those lucky enough to get a place in the restaurant that evening will testify to the fantsatic food and excellent service provided by Sarah and her team. It was a fantastic opening night. Well done to all of them!
Paul Campbell Leaves 361
[Posted 26 June 2011]
Sadly, Paul Campbell, who was to have been the new head chef at 361, has decided to leave for personal reasons. We wish him well in the future.
Be at the Grand Opening of 361 - Half-Price Rental Offer for Week 25
[Posted 18 June 2011]
If you can get away from work and find yourself a late-booking flight deal, Club Las Calas will match it with a half-price rental offer for Week 25 [23-30 June]. You could be at Club Las Calas for the biggest party of 2011. Just call Resort Solutions Limited on +44 (0)1858 431160.
Latest Photograph of 361 - The New Bar/Bistro/Restaurante in Las Calas 3
[Posted 17 June 2011]
Below is the latest photograph, taken on 16 June 2011, of the latest state of work on 361 in Las Calas 3, showing the new facade:
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Photograph of 361 - The New Bar/Bistro/Restaurante in Las Calas 3
[Posted 13 June 2011]
Below is a photograph - taken on 13 June 2011 - of the refurbished bar/bistro in Las Calas 3, showing how the work is progressing:
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Good News for Club Las Calas Guests - Charge for Extra Nights Reduced to €40 per Night
[Posted 12 June 2011]
As announced to Members at the Club Las Calas AGM last Sunday, the charge for extra nights of accommodation at Club Las Calas has been reduced to €40 per night, a reduction of 50%. Such extra nights are offered - subject to availability and a limit of three (3) consecutive nights at any one time - to guests who arrive in and/or depart from Lanzarote on days other than Thursday, the Resort change-over day. It is hoped that this will enable guests to take advantage of cheaper air fares that are sometimes available on other days of the week.
Club Las Calas AGM 2011 - New Committee Member
[Posted 6 June 2011]
The Club Las Calas 2011 AGM took place yesterday (Sunday 5 June) at The Kettering Park Hotel in Northamptonshire. All of the business of the AGM was completed within the allotted three hours. The Club's 2010 Accounts were overwhelmingly approved by Members and Mike West was elected to the Committee place being vacated by Joan Lambton (see below). Further details of the AGM are available in Members' Hot News in the Members Only area of the website.
Club Las Calas AGM 2011 - Joan Lambton Retires After 14 Years on the Committee
[Posted 6 June 2011]
Committee Member Joan Lambton, who had served on the Club Las Calas Committee for 14 years, stood down at the 2011 AGM, which was held at The Kettering Park Hotel on Sunday 6 June. Her place on the Committee has been taken by Mike West (see above).
To mark the occasion, opportunity was taken for a brief celebration at the Committee Meeting on the day before the AGM, with a glass of champagne and a specially-commissioned cake.
Meanwhile, to show their appreciation for her many years of dedicated service to the Club, Members presented Joan with the gift of a teak sun-lounger for the garden of her new home in North Yorkshire. Thank you Joan and may you have a long and relaxing 'retirement'.
Club Las Calas is now on Twitter
[Posted 27 May 2011]
You can now follow Club Las Calas on Twitter at @ClublasCalas
Upgrading the Las Calas 3 Bar/Restaurant
[Posted 27 May 2011]
The refurbishment of the Las Calas 3 bar/restaurant is proceeding on schedule and within budget.
Below are three photographs showing two internal views of the expanded restaurant area plus a shot of bar manager Sarah Eden and head chef Paul Campbell, getting involved at the coal-face.
Upgrading El Rincon
[Posted 28 April 2011]
As previously announced, El Rincon - the continental bistro bar in the Las Calas 3 area of the Resort - is closed from today [28 April 2011] until Friday 24 June 2011 (inclusive), while it undergoes a major refurbishment. This renovation programme will see upgrades to furnishings and decor, a significant increase in capacity and the introduction of a new cocktail bar. While the work is in progress, special arrangements are in place to ensure that the closure of El Rincon does not affect our guests' holidays. The Las Calas 3 pool will remain in full use throughout the upgrade work, although some guests will be relocated to Apartments away from the work. Meanwhile, our other on-site bar/restaurant - The Welcome Inn - will be open longer, with additional staff on duty, to ensure that guests who wish are able to eat and drink on site.
Finally, for those planning to visit Club Las Calas in late June this year, there will be a party on site on Saturday 25 June 2011, to celebrate the reopening of El Rincon. All guests on site at that time will be invited.
Easter Fun & Games at Club Las Calas
[Posted 28 April 2011]
As always, the Easter weekend at Club Las Calas was full of fun and games for young and old. Our very own mascot - Charlie Bear - led the festivities, which included the ever-popular Easter Egg Hunt.
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