May 15th, 2009: the Official Opening of 'Portico'. The official opening of the new drop-in and service Centre - the Portico - in Vinarós. At 4 p.m. after the minimum of speeches, Fr Cristobal, the Roman Catholic priest in Vinarós, performed the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. Cava and refreshments were served to the onlookers, who had come from Tortosa, Miravet, L'Ametlla, Vinarós, Peñiscola and Alcossebre. A great afternoon was enjoyed by all.

A new altar for our new service centre - "Portico".

Michael, Chairman of the Vinarós Committee, proudly displays the logo and poster.

As well as a centre for chatting and fellowship, this is truly a centre for church services.

The audience of some fifty people from far and wide, listen to Rev. Paul explaining how the centre came about....

...and Fr Cristobal, the local R.C. priest, performs the final task of 'cutting the ribbon'.

After prayers in Castilian and English, Rev Paul and Fr Cristobal toast the success of the new Centre.

The official opening completed, the attending guests enjoyed refreshments kindly provided by the ladies.

There were so many in the Portico, and the atmosphere so relaxed, that the fellowship continued for over an hour.

Brian from L'Ametlla de Mar, who gave freely of his expertise and time, and presented the Centre with its new altar.

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A visit from St George himself!

Appearance of some very strange guests.

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n Alcala Church, then in Alcossebre church which was full to overflowing, and people were standing three deep outside the church doors, listening to Stainer's wonderful choral work.