The Costa del Sol Branch is the oldest, founded nearly 20 years ago to further the enjoyment, knowledge and awareness of the Arts internationally and to stimulate interest in the preservation of Spanish artistic heritage. Affiliated to the group of societies in Britain founded by Patricia Fay in 1968, it has nearly 200 members representing 19 different nationalities living on the Costa. There are monthly lectures from October through to May, five illustrated talk days, one, two and five-day trips to places of interest in Spain or Europe and various social events and dinners. This branch meets on the second Monday of every month at 4.30.p.m. at the Salon Varietes, calle Emancipacion, Fuengirola, annual membership is 40 euros and visitors are welcome, paying 10 euros at the door. For further information please contact Chairman Pauline Stonehill on : (00 34) 952 38 2713.

The branch in Nerja was founded more recently and membership has reached over 100. With quite similar aims to the above, but sometimes a different lecture programme, this affiliated branch provides a comprehensive coverage of the Arts, with study days, trips and excursions, poetry readings and social events in a stimulating cultural atmosphere. Lectures are held on the second Tuesday of the month, also from October to June, at 6.0.p.m. at the Casa Cultural, calle Granada, Nerja. Membership is also 40 euros, visitors pay 10 euros and more information can be obtained from the Chairwoman, Ruth Lucas e-mail : ruthslucas@gmail.com

NADFAS de la Frontera
The "De la Frontera" Branch meets in the exclusive surroundings of the San Roque Golf and Country Club, Km. 127 (A7), on the third Tuesday of the month at 11.00.a.m. between October and May. This affiliated branch of the Decorative and Fine Arts Society hosts eight fascinating and stimulating lectures on a wide variety of arts subjects, given by lecturers with the finest credentials in their specialist fields. Light refreshments are available at the bar before the lectures begin, and informal lunches are held after each lecture providing an opportunity to meet the speaker and fellow members. The Society also organises a series of visits and study days during the year. Visitors are welcome and entry at the door is €12 and €10 for members of other DFAS societies, with free entry for members. Seasonal membership is €65 and more information can be obtained by calling 952 804 692 or at www.nadfas-delafrontera.com