Wacky Races Villaricos Costa Almeria reports tragic loss of valued member

THE Villaricos Wacky Races team is mourning the tragic loss of one their valued members.
Mark Burgess, the owner of the Plaza Bar in Villaricos, passed away on November 6 after several months of illness at the age of just 52.
There was a celebration of his life evening in his memory on Friday 15.
A keen sailor and ardent supporter of Portsmouth Football Club, Mark was the founder of the ‘new’ Wacky Races, which began again in 2015 after a four-year gap.
He contributed a great deal to the annual fundraiser’s events over the last five years.
The organising group members have now proposed a ‘Mark Burgess’ Trophy for next year’s event, scheduled for Saturday April 25, probably for the best fancy-dressed cart and/or team.