For the second week running our Saturday morning quiz winner was from Cornwall. Pictured above is Shirley Simmons with our compere Dave O’Neill (one half of the world famous O’Neil twins). So another fabulous Club Olympus 20 Year anniversary shirt will be winging its way to the southwestern corner of the UK. Shirley is pictured below with husband Chris.
Chris and Shirley Simmons are Timeshare owners in Malta and are guests at Club Olympus via RCI. This is their fourth visit to Tenerife and they are enjoying the hospitality here at Club Olympus. It’s a pleasure to have them here with us.
We have had quite a few owners and guests asking where Mark O’Neill is (the other half of the world famous O’Neill twins). Mark also had a long spell as compere at Club Olympus. Well just so that you know, he is alive and kicking and pictured below in the Poolside Bar with his bro!
Davey Dave and Marky Mark in all their glory!
Mark is of course still talking as the shot was taken, no surprise there then. Both lads are very popular with our guests and owners alike and have enjoyed 16 years of compereing and cabaret work in Tenerife. Dave tells us that they came here all those years ago on holiday and just never left. The boys are originally from Walney Island, Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria. Their experience in show business came from working as Red Coats at Butlins and other holiday camps. The question they are most often asked is “who is the oldest?” and after some hesitation and various attempts to wriggle out of the conversation, Dave admits that he is by 20 minutes although, he says that Mark looks a lot older.
It’s a pleasure for Club Olympus to be associated with the twins and we wish them all the best.
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For the last few months our Compere Dave O’neill has been hosting the Saturday Welcome meeting. Dave brings his own brand of humour and liveliness to this event and has really taken it up a notch. Timeshare owners and Guests at Club Olympus enjoy free Bucks Fizz, a prize quiz and informative up-dates at the Welcome Meeting.
Brief presentations are given by Resort Manager Alan Gibbons and In-House Manager Suzanne White. The idea is to make sure that everybody is aware of events during the week, what excursions we recommend, how to stay safe on holiday, best places to eat and drink and so on. Below is a picture of Resort Manager Alan Gibbons (right) with Owner Richard Hawes who is proudly displaying the Olympus 20 year anniversary T-shirt that he won at the Saturday quiz!
Richard and Joan Hawes are long standing members of the Club. They are from Cornwall and have owned at Club Olympus since 1990.
When you are at the resort, please try and get to our Welcome Meeting which begins at 11am. You will enjoy it and it will get your holiday off to a great start. We would also like you to give us feedback on the Welcome Meeting so feel free to comment by clicking on the comment box at the bottom of this piece. We look forward to seeing you soon - Club Olympus
Pictured here below is the Tall ship “Kruzenshtern” which visited Tenerife this week. The ship is the second largest of its kind in the world. This magnificent vessel was built in 1926 in Germany but given to the Russian navy as part of war reparations after the second world war.
She was built as a cargo ship and transported building materials to South America and returned with Saltpetre. In time she became a grain carrier to and from Australia. The “Kruzenshtern” has made a number of visits to Tenerife in her latest role as a training vessel and passenger carrier. Club Olympus timeshare owners and guests have enjoyed watching this beautiful ship cruise up and down our coastline. She is currently moored just outside the harbour in Los Cristianos.
“The Kruzenshtern” is pictured here with ‘Sedge’ from Club Olympus and the South of Tenerife coastline as a backdrop. She will be here for a week or two more so if you are coming out the resort shortly you will get a chance to see her.
Work on Siam Park is progressing rapidly. This fabulous theme park really is shaping up to be a great attraction, especially as it is virtually next door to Club Olympus in Garden City. Below is a photo taken yesterday (20th September) from above the construction site. You can compare it with the shot on the Club Olympus Blog in July by scrolling down and clicking on ‘next’ at the foot of the page.
Much more infrastructure is in place and more buildings are nearing completion
Such as this below, which is going to be “The Tower of Power”. This is a ‘Kamikazi’ type water slide which has a brilliant twist. As you shoot towards the bottom of the slide you will go into a glass tunnel that goes right through a crocodile pool! Ace!
Below is a close up of the nearly completed “Typhoon” ride. The biggest of its kind in the world.
Our timeshare owners and guests are very much looking forward to Siam Park opening. It will be a terrific asset for the south of Tenerife and indeed the Island as a whole. Siam Park is part of the group of companies who have the Loro Parque and Casino Taoro in Puerto De La Cruz. The Loro Parque now has the amazing Orca show. This project was done in conjunction with Sea World in Florida and mirrors their outstanding Orca spectacular. It is well worth a visit when you next come to Club Olympus. Follow the links to the official Siam Park web page for the latest up-dates.
Ivan is not stood in a hole and the other guy is not stood on a crate! This is wee Jimmy Crawford out on his hols at Garden City in Tenerife. He is a great character who we see quite regularly down at the Club Olympus Poolside Bar. Known as “High Tower” to his friends and the local press, 6′7″ Jimmy serves as a police officer on the beautiful Isle of Bute in Scotland and is literally ‘the long arm of the law’. Well known as an excellent officer, great golfer and keen footballer Jimmy is always a pleasure to see down at the resort.
Many apologies for the lack of updates over the last week or so but the reality is that the chief moderator of this Blog sneaked off for a few days holiday. Ivan nipped off with brother Tony (along with respective wives and families) for a bit of rest and recuperation. A photo is posted below of Ivan and Tony on their few days off. Can you guess where they went? If you think you know (just the country will do), click on the “comment” box underneath and tell us where you think. If you are right and you manage to grab Ivan in the Club Olympus Poolside bar, you might be rewarded with a pint! (Which Tony will pay for).
Which country were we in? (I’ll give you a clue, it’s not Morocco!)
Monday night Owners Parties are an integral part of Club Olympus life. They provide an opportunity for all our owners to meet together, make new friends and catch up with old friends. It’s an opportunity too for Club Olympus to say thank you to our owners for their support and friendship over the 20 years that the club has been in existence. Over the years Timeshare has had some very bad press, usually due to a minority of unscrupulous people. Club Olympus has stood the test of time and are very proud of our reputation within the industry. We are also very proud of our owners and associated families who have become our friends. Pictured below are some of our long time owners and friends at our Monday night Party on the 3rd of September.
Gordon and Wendy Mann from Yorkshire have been with us almost from the beginning and we have enjoyed watching their family grow through two generations.
Dave and Trisha Bownes from Cheshire are pictured with In-House team member Ann (centre) and yes Trish, if you are reading this, we will get you an Olympus T-shirt!
John and Janette Sharp from Lincolnshire have been timeshare owners with Club Olympus since 1992 and it’s a pleasure to have them back with us again this year.
Suzanne and John Murphy (on the right) from Liverpool enjoying Club Olympus hospitality with their friends Roy and Freda Peers.
Steve and June Taylor also from Yorkshire enjoying their annual visit to the resort, they have owned with us for about eight years.
Elvis Presley paid a suprise visit to Club Olympus this morning (Monday Sept 3rd). He arrived in his Cadillac and insisted on a tour of the complex and who are we to deny the King his request. He met our timeshare owners and staff on the grand tour as well as many other guests at the resort. He is pictured below with Suzanne White our In-House Manager.
Elvis’ real name is of course ‘Graham Gold’ the world renowned Tenerife entertainer. Graham is presenting his fabulous Elvis show at the ‘American Dreamz’ theme diner and cabaret venue in Playa De Las Americas. This new venue is situated next door to the Sol hotel on the seafront. Graham is pictured below with Mark and Denise Atkin in the Poolside Bar at Club Olympus.
Graham’s former band ’Shazzam’ had a number of hits in Spain and other European countries, in fact Graham tells us that he had Number 1 hit records in Israel, Finland and Sweden. Band members included Ivan Bagus (5 times winner of the Montreux Jazz festival ‘drummer of the year’) and the late Bright Engelbert who was a terrific base player and all round good guy. Graham has been in Tenerife for more than 25 years and has performed continuously in a number of guises, one of which was the ‘The Singing Cowboy’. He was famous for bringing Playa De Las Americas to a complete standstill a few years ago when his horse took off with him and ran amok for ages. His exploding guitar routine is still talked about in hospitals all over Tenerife!
Shown above with Sedge of Club Olympus and caught (below) sneaking a quick half of Dorada in the Pool Side Bar with Vicki in the background.
Graham Gold has been a great fiend (sorry, friend) of Hedley and the Rhodes family for many years and has brought pleasure to thousands. Graham also took part in our 20th anniversary celebrations last year with his unforgettable Elvis show at the Pool Side Bar. We wish him all the best for his new project at American Dreamz. When you are down on the resort ask any of the In-House team and we will let you know exactly where it is and how to get there.
ElVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING!
As mentioned we said we would let you know who won the swimming Gala this week, all we can do is show you a photo of the captain of the Green team and you can make your own judgement!
We think that Gabi’s face tells the story!
However, Tom did win the ‘Hunt the Toothpick’ competition for the green team as the photo below shows.
All timeshare owners and Club Olympus guests really support the activities during the week. If you are fed up with the British weather, you know where you will find sunshine.
If you need any assistance or information contact Sue on 0034 922 795606