It is with sadness I have today to report the death of one of our residents, Hanne Saladin.
Hanne, a Swiss German, has lived on the urbanisation for many years and served as president about seven years ago.
She died in Torrevieja Hospital having been taken there by ambulance earlier this week.
Tony Mayes
Community News
Possible problem with rats
Hello everyone
I hope you are all well and safe.
Unfortunately it has been reported to me by one our residents that they have a problem with a rat in their garden area.
The resident has also seen the rats on the roadway and a feral cat has caught a rat in the neighbours garden.
The resident has called in a pest control company And they are dealing with the problem.
The Pest Control Company do not expect that it came from the open ground opposite our urbanisation as it has been months since this was disturbed and they found no trace coming from there.
The Company believe that the problem is due to the lack of human activity lately which has allowed that rats to have more freedom and become extremely active at present.
The Company advised that the number one cause of rats in homes that have pets as food and water is readily available and is sometimes left outside.
Therefore can I please ask everyone to be extra vigilant and please do not leave food or water outside your property and be mindful of leaving outside doors open at this time.
If the problem persists we may have to use the services of a Pest Control Company however I am mindful that residents do have pets.
Can I please ask all residents to inform me of any problems that they may have with vermin.
Face masks to be worn in public spaces
We have received this notice from the UK Consular Office from the Spanish government. While thankfully, both new cases and deaths in Spain from coronavirus is rapidly decreasing, it is vital that people continue to act sensibly and wear masks as follows…
From May 21, the use of face masks will be obligatory to anyone over the age of 6 years old in all public spaces in Spain, where it is not possible to maintain social distancing of 2 metres.
Partial reopening of street markets
I have learned that our local Saturday market is to partially re-open this coming Saturday, May 16th, but there will only be 10 stalls operating, selling food only. We also publish the list of other markets in the area which operate on different days of the week and this information would be useful to keep, to use when we are out of lock down and we can travel more freely again.
As from this Monday, May 11th, restaurants and bars will be permitted to re-open but to serve only in outside terraces and provided they can safely operate observing the 2 metre distance rule.
I am pleased to report that our local area is one which has experienced far fewer cases and deaths from coronavirus than other parts of Spain – but only by observing the rules and keeping a safe distance from eachother can this be maintained. It’s important for us to always remember that the virus is still present in Spain.
Click here to view Markets in Orihuela Costa
Pool & Garden maintenance during lockdown
Hello Everyone
I hope you are all keeping well and safe in these uncertain times.
Hopefully things will slowly improve for all of us if we maintain our distancing and be guided by the rules that are set to keep us all safe.
As part of the Government guidance it has been decided to lock all Community Pool areas as they cannot be used. Once we have clear advice the Pools will be available for use.
All maintenance and gardening of the Pool areas will continue in this lockdown period.
I am currently on lockdown in the UK as my return flight to Spain was cancelled. I will return to Spain as soon as I can.
Be assured if you have any queries please contact me and I will deal with them to the best of my ability.
Stay well and keep safe.
Best wishes
Beware of massive cyber fraud campaign
We received this notification from Orihuela Town Hall and the local Neighbourhood watch.
Spanish National Police warn of a massive campaign of cyber-fraud attempts through extortion
Debby Penny
It is with much sadness I have to give owners the news that today I have learned that Debby Penny, who lived with her father, Terry, at casa 1750, has died.
Debbie was aged 54 and has two adult children both in the UK. She was also a grandmother.
I want to stress that Debbie did not die as a result of the coronavirus, she had multiple health problems and was taken ill at her home earlier this week and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
Because of the dreadful time we are all living through, Debbie’s family will not be able to attend any funeral, and only Terry will be able to attend – although we will make a request for him to be helped and supported by us at this sad time.
Tony Mayes, immediate past president.
Airforce spraying starts tonight
We have heard that the Spanish Air Force is to carry out anti virus sprays throughout the night.
It starts at 11pm. Please keep all windows closed and all pets should be kept in.
Bench restoration complete
The remembrance bench at the eastern pool has now been restored and is back in place. Woodwork which had become rotten has been replaced and the bench has been repainted. This has saved the community around €200 compared with the cost of replacement and delivery. The work has been done by Norman Brunt and Eileen and Tony Mayes.
The bench has another memorial plaque in memory of Doreen Morley who died last year.
Hedge removal from Western pool
Hello Everyone
Finally the removal of the hedge around the Western Pool has now been completed.
I would sincerely like to thank Kay, Manuel, Marion, Ron, Barry, Cath, Sylvia, Dave and Augusto for all their very hard work over the last few weeks to enable us to accomplish this.
The fence surrounding the pool is in remarkably good condition considering it has been covered by an ivy hedge for the past 20 years.
Work started on hedge removal
Hello Everyone
As you know we voted at the AGM to remove the hedge around the western pool and a working party was proposed to help do this.
I am pleased to say that the work has now started and I would
Congratulations on arrival of twins !
The urbanisation has something great to celebrate – the arrival of twins. Esther and Mark Coleman are the proud parents of Arco Robert Coleman on the left. Born 11.52 9/1/2020 2.9 kg, 47 cm and
Barking Dogs on our Urbanisation
Happy New Year to everyone.
Sadly I have to report further complaints about barking dogs and dogs allowed to run loose on our urbanisation.
Some Owners are leaving their dogs outside and they bark at everyone and everything that passes by. This constant dog barking is causing annoyance and upset to their neighbours.
Our administrator advises that if this continues to go on then owners should telephone our local police who we are told will make a prompt visit and if justified will take appropriate action with the dog owner(s) concerned.
Thank you
Three Kings Parade
The Coming of the Kings big traditional Christmas celebration came a day early in Orihuela Costa – making its way from the Town Hall to the Boulevard shopping complex close to our home. Perfect
Christmas greetings from the President
Greetings to all community members I would like to wish everyone a peaceful and Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous New Year.
I look forward to meeting with you next year. When hopefully we can arrange a few social events. I would like to hear from you with any ideas you may have.
Best wishes to you all.
Jos
Newsletter
Hello to everyone.
I would like to give a few updates and some suggestions of what we would like to do on the community.
Work will commence on Monday 9 December on the drain on the northern walkway to prevent leaks into the garage below. This work will take approximately 3 days to complete. There may be some noise during the day to the houses below for this period.
We are starting to get quotes for the removal of the hedge around the western pool and to replace this with a metal fence. The work will be carried out sometime between January and February. As agreed at the AGM anyone who is available to be part of the working party to help carry the hedge away once it has been cut will be greatly appreciated. (More news on this to follow).
We now have a forum on our website. This is a closed forum to residents only. It can be used to make suggestions and offer advice to other residents. Please make use of the facility.
This is your Community and I would like all of you to be part of it and get to know your neighbours. I would like to hear your thoughts on how can we do this. Coffee mornings, card games, going out for a menu del dia, street parties, karaoke parties. Please give me your thoughts and ideas. Maybe set up an entertainment committee.
Thank you for taking the time to read this. I would appreciate all your thoughts and ideas.
You can contact the President directly or send a message by clicking below.
The AGM Minutes have been approved and should be sent out to you very soon. I apologise for the delay in sending these out. A date for your diaries is the 29 September 2020 for next years AGM.
Purchase of a new memorial bench. Norman has very kindly offered to refurbish the existing bench saving the Community the cost of purchasing a new one.
Torrevieja Nativity scene now open
The traditional Nativity scene in Torrevieja is now open to the public until 8th January 2020. It is located in the usual place Plaza de la Constitution and typically attracts hundreds of visitors each
Carols in the Square 2019
On Friday 13th December 2019 Carols in the Square will take place in the Plaza de la Constitution in front of the church. The event starts at 5pm and entry is free.
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Beware : Muggers operating in the area
There have been reports of muggers who pretend to know you but they are actually trying to steal your valuables.
According to a lady on the Costa Blanca forum her husband was victim of an attempted mugging
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