Legg Calve Perthes Disease

The son of one of our Police Officers has been found to suffer from the above disease which can be quite debilitating for children, although the prognosis can be optimistic in 80% of cases.

We are looking for donations which can be made at the Town Hall but additionally they are holding a football match in aid of this charitable work on Friday 22nd January at 8.0pm between Zurgena and Jumilla of the 1st Division at the sports hall in Zurgena.  You are welcome to come along to this game and support this activity.

Urgent Help Please Update

Thanks very much contact made and enquiries ongoing. It was Liam and Endesa Bell who are back in Southern Ireland.

A recent court case has ruled in favour of the Town Hall regarding 5 houses built in the Cuesta de los Pinos area. They are the 5 at the top of Calle Malta. I am trying to reestablish contact with a gentleman who purchased (or part purchased) a property among these 5. From memory he had paid most of the money for his house and was due to move into it (it is pretty well complete) in a matter of days when the Police taped off the building and he could not then take possession of the house. I think he then ended up renting in Albox before probably moving back to the UK.

The reason I want to contact him is due to the above court ruling and the fact that he may be entitled to take possession of the property. The developer is working on the property now and I am concerned that if I cannot contact the man he may lose out.

If you have any information which however remote may help me locate this chap please let me know.

Avenida Europa, Calle Escocia and Calle Irlanda

I together with another councillor attended at Calle Irlanda this morning to examine the damage done to the road from a huge water leak some 2 months ago. The ground is drying out and once it has settled we will look at repairing the road surface. No point until it has dried out completely.

Whilst there we looked at the further deterioration of the slope at the bottom of Calle Escocia and we are compiling a budget for a project to remedy and secure this piece of land but it will not be cheap.

We also looked at the deterioration of the side of Avenida Europa between La Vida and the rambla. We have a project for this and it should be completed by May of this year. The project is to complete a paved way from Los Llanos all the way to the rambla below La Vida.

Flu Vaccination Programme & Walking Football

The Junta de Andalucía has initiated its Flu vaccination programme for all those over 65. You only have to ask your doctor. Last year i the Uk due, they think to a slow take up of the vaccine there was a spike in deaths.

Ian Hamilton has asked that I remind people of the walking football he runs. This takes place at the all weather football pitch by the swimming pool in La Alfoquia. He holds the sessions each Tuesday at 11.0am. Ia am advised that it is an excellent form of gentle exercise .

Another Walk, Zumba at La Vida, Los Carasoles Street Plan & Panic Alarms

Sorry just been told we need to be at Cabo de Gata for 10.0am so we are Leaving Petrol Station at 8.30am.

Following the success of our previous walks the Town Hall has organised another and this time through the beautiful Cabo de Gata aided by english speaking guides. The coach will leave the Petrol Station in La Alfoquia at 10.0am Sunday 31st January. Our coach (Pikiautobus) will drop us at the starting point for us to meet our guides. We will walk about 14 kilometres at a gentle pace ending at the lovely fishing village of San Jose where food and drink will be available (and will be well earned!). The coach will then return us to La Alfoquia at approximately 5.0pm. The cost of the coach will be €4. If you wish to join this walk please let me know as soon as possible so that we can manage the numbers. Either call me on 610194260 or drop me an email to reserve your place.

June Hamilton is to start her Zumba classes at La Vida in Cucador with the first class on Friday 29th January at 10am until 11.0am. The classes will be for anyone and will be tailored to your age and abilities. The cost will be €4 and so if you fancy shaking off the Xmas and New Year excesses go along and join in.


The next street plan should be installed in the next week for Los Carasoles and will be in front of Kalevala restaurant. We will commission the one for Palaces in the next week or two.

I was asked today about female panic alarms and I think, given what happened in Cologne on New Years eve, it is probably timely to mention that personal alarms are an excellent way to protect yourselves. They are available online through Amazon and Ali Express from just a few euros. 

New Year but Old Problems! & Library & 3 Kings

Back in the office to resume work today and its seems little has occurred during my 2 weeks off! No surprise there though.

One problem which I have had referred to me, which is a perennial one, is the electricity outages affecting various areas but particularly Los Llanos del Peral. I have discussed this with two other councillors and am informed that we are, and have been, working with the other communities within the Mancommunidad de Almanzora to apply pressure on the supplying company, Sevillana Endesa for some years. But that it requires an upgrade of the infrastructure which Endesa say is too expensive. I asked if a blanket refusal to pay the bills would help. I was told that that would not work.

In order to apply pressure on the company, the advice I was given was that on each and every occasion when the supply is cut off (this is usually due to strong wind making 2 cables touch and thereby shorting out) we should notify the company´s Averias department on the following number 900 850 840. The more complaints they get the better. So if you are affected by these outages please register your report. I also ask that you inform me and I will keep a record to assist us when we discuss the issue with Endesa.

Additionally I am told that should any food be spoilt, or appliances damaged, as a result of outages these can and should be claimed back from Endesa. I appreciate that many will not feel comfortable in doing this but if you require any help then just let me know and we will provide any help can. If you feel comfortable talking to the company then a phrase, such as that below, together with your Endesa reference and address would initiate action.

¨tenemos muchos cortes de luz, estamos sin luz ahora.¨

We will continue to press the company for action to resolve this situation and we will be contacting the person who is ultimately responsible next Monday, as he is on holiday this week. He is the person who can initiate action in relation to specific problems (or at least that is what I am told)

The Library is opening again from this Friday and Anthonia has confirmed that if for any reason she is unable to open she will advise us and post a notice and/or contact Pam to open for her.

Also we have the procession of the Three Kings this evening. They will set off from the Town Square in Zurgena at 5.30pm and process to La Alfoquia and Barrio de Chicago before ending their journey in the Theatre in Zurgena.

Church Xmas Donation

This is a picture of the Christmas donations from the Church at Los Llanos del Peral to the Town Hall for the benefit of the needy. Once again they have excelled themselves in the charitable work. Thanks.
I will return to work next Tuesday.