• Anyone for Coffee? ... (go to story)
• Los Monte on YouTube.com! Our little town ... (go to story)
• Mobile Phones again! ... (go to story)
• Swimming Pool Problems! ... (go to story)
• ¡Para visión este Web site en español! ... (vaya a la historia)
• Local Burglary (Now 4 reported!!) ... (go to story)
COFFEE MORNING
The Social Committee of the Community of La Herrada 107 - 250 is considering starting up a Coffee Morning at one of the local bars.Members of other La Herrada communities would be made most welcome.
Anyone interested please contact one of the following Committee Members.
Tricia 152, Ann 119, Colin and Val 179, Maz 226 ,
Cath 225, Pam 109.
(cont...) December 6th, 2007. Los Monte on YouTube.com! Our little town of Los Montesinos has finally gone "bigtime" with a few video clips published on the video website, YouTube.com. You can link to these videos by clicking on the 3 links below -
Click this link to see a recent Fiesta:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9mwIFp10xE
Then, this will explain the crazy girl doing the break-dancing(!):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YYF5iKicw4&feature=related
And, for a small Spanish town, we have a very modern Discoteque called "Revival":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEhzfisPDug&feature=related
A big "thankyou" to Dougie Blair for bringing this to our attention!
NEWSBOX (Pensions Department Information)
(cont...) September 24th, 2008. The Pensions Department of the UK Government is holding a series of information meetings across the region concerning the Pensions of ex-pats living in Spain.
To find out more about the one to be held in Torrevieja on Octomer 8th, 2008 at 11am, please view the attached document. Click Here.Attendees MUST book on the website address shown in the letter. There is a limit of
2 persons per address.
Tom (President of 107-250) has asked us to post the following warning - At Montesol Villas recently there was a burglary at a house. The burglars gained entry by removing a grill at the back of the property. It is reported that the thieves ransacked every room, taking whatever they fancied, including TV, computer, jewellery and money. This was done in broad daylight, when the owners had gone to the beach. Of course, it is now high season for holiday-makers and also for robbers. Please do take whatever precautions you can to keep your property safe during this season. If you see suspicious characters hanging around be wary.
NEWSBOX (Can you give blood??)
Alicante, 13th June 2009
Dear European Residents,
Yesterday, June 14th, we celebrated the International Day of Blood Donation. We should be aware of the importance of giving blood. As we all know, blood is absolutely necessary. Every minute of every day, someone needs blood. That blood can only come from a volunteer donor, a person like you who makes the choice to donate. There is no substitute for your donation.
In the province of Alicante we are in an urgent need of blood , because the population in our province is constantly growing. It is vital, that all citizens, independently of their nationality, are aware of the importance of giving blood, since we can safe lives with a simple gesture. Giving blood is nowadays the only way to give new blood to other person in need. Without blood there is no life and we can safe 3 lifes by donating blood. There is no better donation.
Any healthy person between 18 and 65 years old and a body weith over 50kg can give blood.
Shortly we will send you further information about where to go to donate blood in your town. However, you can call 965.65.81.12 or go to: http://centro-transfusion.san.gva.es in order to get further infomation about where to donate.
You can always give blood at:
- CENTRO DE TRANSFUSIONES. (HOSPITAL DE SAN JUAN)
Monday to Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00h
Monday to Friday: 16:00 - 21:00h
- HOSPITAL GENERAL DE ALICANTE
Monday to Saturday: 09:00 - 14:00 h
Monday to Friday: 16:00 - 21:00h
HOSPITAL D’ELX
Monday to Friday: 16:00 - 21:00h
NEWSBOX (Non-resident Owners Bank Accounts)
- posted July 31st, 2008.If you own a property in Spain, but you are not actually in the country for 180 days or more in any year, you may find some interesting reading in this forum:
http://www.torrevieja.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=34834
Addendum (August 8th, 2008):
The latest information on this story is that non-resident homeowners apparently only need to contact their bank. Mmost banks will sort it out the non-residence certificate at a cost of approx. 20 euros.
NEWSBOX (Combatting the crooks!)
We have devoted a separate page to this since it's a longish story! :)
ALSO
SOME GOOD ADVICE (from Neighbourhood Watch, Spain)There is crime in Spain, as in any other country. Although the level of opportunistic crime on the Urbanisation had dropped significantly and is far lower than in the UK, we still need to be alert and report suspicious activity to the Policia Local. [Tel: 966 721 525].
And so what can be done? The best and only practical advice is to be extra vigilant during the holiday months - roughly from May to October. Here are some habits you can adopt, whether resident or visitor, which will make it more difficult for these people:
1) Never leave windows, doors, blinds and grills open - or unlocked - when you leave your villa or apartment, even if you are just popping out to the local supermarket, or to visit a neighbour.
2) When you are at home, or going to bed, do not leave keys or other valuables in view through windows. Put them into sideboards, cupboards, drawers, under the beds; anywhere, just so long as they are out of sight.
3) Keep an eye out for suspicious people who appear to be sizing up properties. They may just be house-hunters; but remember, house-hunters usually have an agent with them. And they don't look away when they see you have noticed them!
4) If you are a visitor (to your own property, or if you are only renting) make sure you are not observed when you first arrive - whether from the airport by rental car or by taxi. Your suitcases are a dead give-away and many of the burglaries reported have occured within the first 3-4 hours of arrival. Why? Because the first thing people do after arrival is go to the shops to buy the basics for the refrigerator! Always let just ONE person do the shopping and don't leave the property unattended for the first few hours.
If you follow the above advice you could save yourself many frustrating hours trying to explain what has happened (in Spanish, to a Spanish-speaking policeman who will not be totally sympathetic!) why you need a new passport.
NEWSBOX (View this Website in Spanish!)
Para visión este Web site en español apenas haga el siguiente:
1) Chasque encendido este acoplamiento - http://babelfish.altavista.com/
2) En la caja "Translate a Web page" copia el texto siguiente: "www.laherradacommunity.com/"
3) En la caja "Select Languages" elija el "English to Spanish" y la prensa "Translate"
4) ¡En algunos momentos, tanto texto como ahora está la voluntad posible aparece en español para ustedes!
Rojales Pantomine Group
once again its that time of year
when folks are full of Xmas cheer
and thoughts are turned to what to do
so don't switch off, just read this through
some dates we'd like you to remember
the 3rd and 4th and 5th of December
i urge you to see us, please come and do so
This year we're presenting Robinson Crusoe
if you don't see us, t'would be a crime
so book your seats for our pantomime
treat yourselves to this wonderful show
to be staged in Rojales Capitol Teatro
8 euros for Adults 5 euros each child
come on buy your tickets, let yourselves go wild!
Doors open 6.30 pm. Tickets can be reserved at the following numbers:
Tina on 966797683 or Barry on 966720173
[Tickets can also be purchased at The Christmas shop. next door to the dining room San Luis.]
NEWSBOX (La Herrada is a Big Hit with Google!)
We did a Google search today (08/08/08 - Beijing Olympics Day!) and discovered to our great delight that the "La Herrada Community" is now in pole position in the website rankings! That's right - Number One! Or maybe that should be Numero Uno! And here's the proof below!
NEWSBOX (Check your voting eligibility!)
PUBLIC NOTICE
PROCLAMATION OF ELECTORAL VOTE
DÑA.ANA BELÉN JUAREZ PASTOR, DEPUTY MAYORESS OF EXCMO. TOWN HALL OF LOS MONTESINOS (ALICANTE), MAKES IT KNOWN:
That, from the 20th until the 27th of April 2009, there will be a PUBLIC EXHIBITION OF THE ELECTORAL CENSUS which closed on the 1st of March 2009. The names listed will be those eligible to vote in the next European Parliament Elections on the 7th of June 2009.
During the dates mentioned above, all those interested will be able to present
their CLAIM TO VOTE.Los Montesinos, 16th of April 2009.
DEPUTY MAYORESS
