Green Fingers Garden & Social Group

98 Supporters of Green Fingers danced the night away ’till 1am to the music of The
Beagles.A fantastic evening to help with fundraising,and have fun at the same time.
The raffle organised by Ros and Norma raised 300 euro.
Big thanks to all who sold tickets,and donated raffle prizes,and to everyone who turned out on the night.
John Vice Chairman.

The total income for the evening 770€ including the raffle.
Expenses totalling entertainment,raffle prizes, tickets,sundries, 275.60€.
Leaving a total profit 494.40€.
This was a very good evening and I would like to add my thanks to Johns and thank everyone that supported the event.
There were several other events on the same evening making it more difficult to sell tickets.
Regards Bernard Chairman.

This week the maintenance crew finished the work on Calle Ibiscum,and moved onto C/ Retama (the farm road ) which is now 80% cleaned and weeded.C/ Santuaria was completed,and C/Azaleas done to the junction of C/Alcaudete.
I am sure you will notice the difference in all those roads,with no weeds and shrub growing out of the pavements.
Next week will see the team finish Azaleas and move on to some of the inside roads.Look out for them.

John
Vice Chairman

Dear CRA Member,

Welcome to the January issue of our newsletter, highlights include Community News, a new discount offer and much more.

Poligono Surveillance
Bob Owen held a meeting on 11th January for Poligono Reps to introduce the new poligono based security service. The offer of 10 € a month including IVA is based on a large proportion of each poligono taking part. The more that join the more patrols will be added.

The Mayor informed us at our meeting that we will NOT be getting a police station on Camposol as they can’t afford it. So there you have it folks, it’s a case of look after yourselves.

It is possible to join this scheme by email request to Conchi at the Business Centre on camposoldistrictjournal@gmail.com.
Click here for more information about the scheme.

Sector A Gardening Report
Processionary caterpillars: These little pests, virtually unknown in Britain, are a problem throughout the whole Mediterranean Region. They live in Pine trees, feeding by night ….. read the full report

New Business in Members Discount Scheme
Andy McCombe of Daisy Pool Covers Spain SL is offering a 10% discount to CRA members. Click Members Discount Scheme to view all of the businesses offering discounts

CRA Press Report
The CRA had its January meeting with the Town Hall and the following issues were discussed and agreements reached. It was, as have been our meetings to date, a positive meeting where both sides listened to the other. Read the full report

Meeting with Mayor
The minutes from the meeting with the Mayor can be read here

Committee Meeting
The 80th Committee Meeting was held on 19th January. Agenda items included the Treasurer’s report, membership, website advertising … Read the minutes

Community News
We’re in the process of updating our Community Activities webpage. If you’d like your community group listed on our website please email info@cracamposol.com. Click Community Activities to view.

PAL’s have a selection of events arranged for 2012, more information and contact details can be found here.

Some classes using the Cultural Centre have been stopped by the council as they believed those groups were charging fees… click here for further information.

Sessions available at the Cultural Centre, If you are interested in using the facilities please contact in the first instance, Bob Owen by email to chairman.bobowen@hotmail.co.uk or by phone on 968 970 577.

Finally, just a reminder that now the council office is open in the Cultural Centre, enquiries, problems and water leaks can be reported directly to Tatiana on 968 131 717 or by email to oficinacamposol@mazarron.es
The office is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 2.30 pm

Outside these hours the CRA duty phone 634 364 739 can be used to report water leaks, if you fail to get an answer please text your details including your phone number.

Kind regards
The Camposol Residents Association

I am pleased to report the maintenance team of 3 started work on 11th Jan and have cleaned the main duel carriageway from the bottom of the road to the roundabout near the golf driving range.
16th Jan. They cleaned Calle Aralia completely and part of Calle Ibscum.
18th Jan. Calle Ibscum down to Calle Andujar plus the last section of Calle Aralia.
The team will be out next Monday starting on Calle Ibscum and working there way down the farm road Calle Retama.
If you see them out and about please give them a toot on the horn and if they are near your villa a cup of tea would be nice.

Green Fingers Jan, 2012 News Letter
The new legally registered maintenance scheme has started and you will be seeing a difference very soon with the streets in your area being cleaned and weeds removed.
If you have not yet committed to join please do so by seeing your poligono representative or call Bernard 626 513 482, its only 15€ per quarter. (That’s only 17cents a day.)
Please join the 135 plus that have started paying, do not let others pay your share. We have several holiday homes owners who have joined, so come on and get behind the Community Scheme.
We are also looking at the POSERBILITY of CCTV for your security at very low cost.
We are looking for help Reps are needed for Poligonos C-1, C-3 and C-6. We also need an editor for the News Letter and the web site, if you can help please do contact us.
The Christmas Party at the Trevi Bar was a great night with 64 guests who enjoyed great food and great music.
The Christmas Carol Service on 20 December in conjunction with the fiesta committee was very well attended with approximately 75 residents from all nationalities enjoying mince pies and mulled wine and excellent carol singing lead by members of the choir from the Wellspring victory church choir a real community event .
Thanks to Margret and Paul and the neighbours round the triangle for managing the refreshments which were provided by Green Fingers.
We have had a donation of 200€ from D Sector to help provide shrubs along the dual carriageway, this work will be carried out very soon.
New projects planned soon:
• Trunks of palms on main road trimming clean.
• Garden area with welcome wall feature plus a bench.
• C-1 Top of farm road some kind of curbing to help prevent soil spillage.
• Finishing the gravelling along Calle Ibiscum.
• Improving the two corners opposite Sensol villa rentals, garden type areas.
Please come and help on the working parties each Wednesday morning from 9am till 11am. We provide mid morning refreshments; it’s fun and good exercise.

Your next function is on the Friday 27 January at the SENSOL Hotel
The fantastic Beagles, 5€ a ticket with the usual two for one on beer and wine 6€ per bottle. Get your tickets now to avoid disappointment.
Tickets available from your Poligono Rep or Bernard (tel no. as above)

7. Road Problems

The CRA would like some sort of priority given to the repair of the worst roads. There are some very bad sections of road to repair, particularly where the adjacent pig farmer is using Camposol roads for deliveries etc. The Mayor said that now that MASA is nearing completion of A Sector, the council will judge how well they have performed there and if the Council are satisfied MASA will then continue onto B, C, and D, then priorities can be set. Bob Owen then asked if the pig farmer has a right to use Camposol roads as he is damaging the surface that MASA has put down. The Mayor said he did not know but he will look into it. The Mayor assured us that the Council will not accept sub-standard road work repairs from MASA.

8. Interpreters

Bob Owen said that prior to the elections Francisco Garcia, leader of the PSOE party in Mazarron, had promised translators would be provided for the medical centre. The Mayor explained that through lack of money even the 24 hour emergency cover was under threat, so interpreters were not a priority.

9. Police Station on Camposol

This was also promised by Francisco Garcia but this will not now happen either.

10. Start of works on Sector B
Bob Owen asked when MASA are expected to start work on Sector B following completion of Sector A. The Mayor said that if all work is acceptable with Sector A then it should be handed over by the end of February. Then MASA will move onto Sector B to start work. Bob asked that when work starts the CRA would like to be involved in the inspection and acceptance of works as has happened on Sector A with the Sector A committee. Sandy asked if MASA did not complete Sector A to the council’s satisfaction and MASA are subsequently ordered from site, then would they then be denied any further building on Camposol. The Mayor said that since March 2011 MASA has no licence to build on Camposol so unless they get A sector right, they cannot do further building work.
5. Increase in IBI

It has been reported in local press that there is to be a 30% rise in IBI payment. The Mayor said the proposed rise if 3% not 30%. The Town Hall will be asking for re-valuation of all properties in Mazarron. The last valuation was in 2007. Les Crook raised the point that his house, for instance, is now worth less than it was in 2007. Does this mean that IBI bills will go down as a result of re-valuation? The Mayor said it was not their intent to raise the IBI bills by re-valuation and that bills should go down as a result. It was confirmed by the Mayor that the Catastral value of a property should go down in line with its re-sale value.

Someone is stealing the red pavement blocks from along the dual carriageway !!!!
They are being taken from the bottom of the dual carriageway,near the Rambla,and from the roundabout leading to the hotel,and from the bottom of the road leading up to reservoir.
If you see anyone acting suspiciously,let the Guardia know.
John
Vice Chairman

Expenditure for the month of December 2011
Total for the month of December 283.90€.
Donations for the month 522.47€
30/11/2011 74.75 € Bucket colection. Counted by John.
07/12/2012 149.75 € Bucket colection. Counted by John.
14/12/2011 121.67 € Bucket colection. Counted by John.
17/12/2011 15 € 3 memberships C-4 Eunice.
11/01/2012 75 € Donation for Antoino for spanish leaseons.
11/01/2012 86.30 € Donation from residents round the triangle.