The WELCOME GROUP was started up in November 2003 mainly to provide a social scene, where people could meet and make new friends. Maureen and Rosemary along with their respective partners run the group with no Committee but have a fantastic group of volunteers. The idea wasn´t to raise lots of money but to keep the events low cost with any money being raised to be given away each year to the various good causes and charities suggested by people who attend the events. Welcome has grown from strength to strength and from the tremendous feedback received many people are coming along to the monthly dances and attending the various events whilst making new friends along the way.

The money that has been raised has been donated to various charities and good causes including MABS (Cancer Support Group), Contra Cancer in Murcia, ASPADEM (School for Children/Young Adults with Disabilities in Mazarron), Louise Willgrass Tsunami Fund, Children in Need, Equipment for local playgroups, British Carnival Group, books and sports equipment for local schools, providing air conditioning for new community hall at local village, trophy for Mazarron Football team, providing equipment for Brownies/Guides Group and more.

Our accounts are on display at every meeting for everyone to view also to ask any questions and are audited on a yearly basis. A meeting is held once a month and usually lasts for about an hour with 180 plus in attendance. At the end of the meetings the tickets go on sale for the following months event i.e. dance or trip. If there are tickets left they then go on general sale and people can contact WELCOME on 620 105 179.