Another Charitable Event

Ian Hurley from PiRDA computer charity today provided a new Desktop computer and all ancillary equipment for a local couple who want to try and earn a living through the internet but could not afford to buy a computer.
Many thanks once again to PiRDA.

Pictured from the left  Ian Hurley and Rosa and Juan.

Ubeda Baeza Trip

At last we have managed to finalise our trip to Ubeda and Baeza. World Heritage Sites. If you have not been before you are missing one of this areas true treasures.

Ubeda Baeza

This trip will include in the morning a guided bus tour of many of the most important buildings in Ubeda and iconic locations across the town. And also will include visits to Plaza Vazquez de Molina, Palacio de las Cadenas, Iglesia de Santa Maria, Antique Casa Consistorial and Calle Real and Palacio Vazquez.
Lunch is included and after lunch a guided visit to Ubeda with the opportunity to visit its most important buildings. End of the visit to be agreed amongst the group. I suspect that we will leave between 5 and 6.0pm.

Places are limited and the cost which includes the coach, the guide (and we will take Jose Manuel to make sure) lunch and any admissions is €25 per person. If interested please register with me or at the Town Hall asap.

The trip has been organised for Saturday 6th April 2019. Departing 0700

I will put the poster on here when it is completed.

Election Letter

Many of you have received letters from the Electoral Commission like the one below and people are unsure of what it means.
Basically it is where the electoral commission  are informing you that there are no changes to the list and that you will be able to vote.

Almanzora Charitable Theatre

The above company are to perform in Zurgena Theatre as shown in the below poster.

Ubeda Trip

Just an update on the next trip which we are trying to organise to Ubeda.

Ubeda World Heritage Site

It was originally hoped we could do it this month but that is now looking unlikely and it may be Saturday 6th April. I know some of you were hoping it could be earlier but it has not been possible to fit it in. I will post as soon as we have confirmed details.

Water Problems Los Llanos del Peral

As many of you who are residents of Llanos del Peral are aware they have started the work to upgrade the water infrastructure in the area.

There have already been a number of interruptions to the water supply and I enquired as to why they did not give us advance notice of these interruptions. However the reason they cannot is that they are digging new trenches and do not know if they will accidentally cut the existing pipes as the old plans are very poor. They will take about another 2 weeks to complete this part of the works.

So it is a case of apologies for these annoying interruptions from the contracted company. 

List of Candidates for 2019 Municipal Election on 26th May

Mothering Sunday

The Church at Los Llanos del Peral are holding a Mothering Sunday service at which all are invited.

Lunar Walk

The annual Lunar Walk for our municipality is to be held on Saturday 23rd March commencing at 1730. To register go to this link and input your details.

Lunar Walk 2019

Suggestions

Many thanks to those of you who took the time to submit your suggestions/ideas etc for us to consider prior to compiling our manifesto.

I am now in the process of doing a report in which all your points will be mentioned. Some are already agreed and will be completed this year whether we win or lose the election. Others I have recommended for inclusion or discussion. I will present this to Luis tomorrow and it will be considered by our party over the next couple of weeks. Thanks again. 

Suggestions Letter

We (John Chrissy and I) have managed to circulate the letter asking for suggestions for inclusion in our manifesto to most parts of the municipality but we are running out of time to distribute any further.

The areas we have not dropped them off at are parts of Palaces and parts of Los Menchones. So if you live in either of those areas or have not received the letter I have copied it below and ask that you give it some consideration. As stated any suggestions received before 7th March will be considered.

¨The current administration in the Town Hall are considering their priorities for inclusion in the manifesto and programme for the next 4 years, should they gain sufficient seats in the next administration (Local election date 26th May 2019). We currently have 7 out of the 11 councillors and therefore have a majority at the moment. 

In order for us to consider any issues you consider are important we would like your input and this is your opportunity to do so. 

This survey is available for all residents in the municipality and we urge you to give it some thoughtful consideration. The results will be analysed and any  projects or ideas which are accepted will be incorporated either into the manifesto or the programme for the years 2019 to 2023. Our previous manifesto has been 90% completed!

The following is a non exhaustive list of headings under which you may wish to make a suggestion;

Infrastructure and Urbanisation, Social Welfare, Public Safety, Administration and Town Hall (this includes the support to the english speaking population eg help desk, translator), Public Health (We have approved a new Health Centre in accordance with the last manifesto), Business and Tourism, Agriculture and Environment and Sports, Culture and Leisure

So please if you have any ideas that you would like our party to consider for inclusion in the next manifesto jot them down on the reverse of this form and return to the Town Hall (there is a box for completed suggestion on the front desk in the Town Hall) or you can email me on the usual email at jimszurgena@gmail.com Please add your name and address to ensure that you are a Zurgena resident. 

I can assure you that all suggestions will be considered by the party prior to completion of our manifesto 

Date for last consideration 7th March.¨ 

Rights after Brexit (if no deal)

 Follow this link for an interesting article from the BBC

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-47412708#_=_Good News amongst the confusion