Green Fingers Garden & Social Group

VOLUNTEER WORKING PARTY 22/2/2012

johno — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:10:24 +0000

10 Volunteers turned out this morning and shifted gravel opposite the old Masa office on the dual carriageway. Caroline and Simon planted new plants alongside the dual carriageway,whilst the rest of the team gravelled the corner of Calle Puerto Lumbreas and the dual carriageway.
The new welcome wall is virtually finished,despite the efforts of the mindless idiots who vandalised it last weekend.
The bucket collection raised 106-97 euros,thanks to everyone who donated.
John
Vice Chairman

MAINTENANCE PARTY UPDATE 22/2/2012

johno — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:01:22 +0000

The maintenance team finished C1 this week,with Calles Alcaudete,Alcala La Real,and Retama receiving attention.The team the cleaned the whole length of Calle Puerto Lumbreas from the dual carriageway to the farm road.
We expect to be statring on C3 on Monday next.
John
Vice Chairman

Fun Games Night March 6th Golf Club

Ann — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:46:59 +0000

Fun Games Night March 6th Golf Club Camposol
Camposol Sector ‘C’Greenfingers Gardening & Social Club are holding a Games Night at the Golf Club on Tuesday March 6th at 7.30pm. The night will consist of a Beetle Drive, Quiz, Name That TV Theme, Stand Up Bingo and Dingbats. Come along bring your friends, meet new people and have a fun night. Tickets are 5€ and are available from Bernard 626513842 or Ros 635355138/968199703. Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss out get yours now for a great evening out.

The Bistro at Alley Palais

Berny — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 13:28:17 +0000

The Bistro at Alley Palais

Twice we’ve been to The Bistro, and we’ve enjoyed both visits equally. The new layout is welcoming and, at this time of the year, warm. As is the welcome from the staff, Chef Antoine and waitress Gemma.

So, to the food. The first time we went there we both had the Sizzling Prawns for our starter. The best we have had in any restaurant in Spain, really large succulent prawns, the oil just perfect with garlic and chilli – you have to try them. For our main course Adrian had a steak – he’s very fussy about his steak – and it was perfect. I had the Jamaican spare ribs and the portion was so big that I had to have a ‘doggy bag’ (the contents of which Adrian had for lunch the following day). Both mains came with really good handcut chips, the ribs with a portion of stir fried vegetables, the steak with mushrooms, grilled tomato and the vegetables.

There is a small selection of puddings, Apple Strudel, Brownies, Waffles and Pancakes. Adrian decided he could manage the Brownies, which came with chocolate ice-cream, a large chocolate covered strawberry, chocolate sauce and cream, and I wanted the Apple Strudel but couldn’t manage it then, so another doggy bag was supplied and we shared it the following day.

Two nights later we returned with Norma and Bernard. Adrian again had the Sizzling Prawns, whilst Norma, Bernard and I had soup. One of each, Tomato and Basil soup, Pea soup and Fish soup. All were absolutely delicious, we all tried each others. For mains one Steak and all the trimmings, one Spare Ribs (this time with Cajun spices) and two of us had the Thai Chicken and Prawn Stir Fry. Wonderful. In fact we couldn’t quite manage to eat all that came on the Stir Fry plates, but fortunately Bernard was able to help Norma finish hers.

Couldn’t make up our minds whether we wanted a dessert after all that food, but Antoine came up with the answer. A ‘taster platter’ of all the deserts, plus banana fritters and some fresh fruit which we all shared. Coffee and after dinner mints ended a wonderful meal that came to about €18 each. Forgot to say that the two men had a pint each and Norma and I had a glass of rose wine and we all shared a large bottle of water.

So, highly recommended, go along and support the newest restaurant on Camposol. We need somewhere like this to go for good food, served in comfortable surroundings, by friendly and talented people.

The wall.

Berny — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:45:47 +0000

I am please to report one of the local trades men has offered to render our new feature welcome wall at the bottom of the road.
He will also put the top copying on.
He is doing the work in the morning from about 10.30am.
The name of the man is Dave from the company GARDEN FEATURES.
If you are passing just give him a blast on the car horn.
Dave’s other half is the lovely Sue from Trevi Please say a thank you to Sue so she can pass it on to Dave.
Dave is not charging but doing it for the love of Camposol and the community.
Thank you very much Dave.
If you are looking for some work please ask him for a quote.

C.R.A. News Letter.

Berny — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:43:14 +0000

C.R.A. NEWS LETTER.

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

NEW PRESS OFFICER

johno — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:18:14 +0000

Suzie Sambuca has agreed to take on the role of press officer,she can be contacted by e-mail at suzie.sambuca@gmail.com

MAINTENANCE PARTY UPDATE W/E 15/2/2012

johno — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:50:33 +0000

The flying brushes and flashing shovels of the maintenance party were to be seen on Calles Pozo Alcon,Ubeda,Bugambilla (top end),Arjona,Andujar,and part of Alcaudette.
C2 has now been completed,and C1 will be on Monday next,when the team will move onto C3.
If anyone wishes to join, they can do so by contacting any team member when they see them out and about.
Thanks to all the residents who provided refreshments for the team,it is really appreciated.
John
Vice Chairman

VOLUNTEER WORKING PARTY 15/2/2012

johno — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:40:35 +0000

9 Volunteers turned out today,and gravelled the side of Calle Retama between the first and second corners at the Rambla end of the road.All that remains to be done there is to plant some plants and renew some kerb stones.
Bob worked on the new wall at the bottom of the dual carriageway,which will welcome people to C.
Thanks to Norma for the soup and sandwiches,and to all who turned out to work.
John
Vice Chairman

6th March big fun night at the golf club.

Berny — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:36:41 +0000

Have you got your tickets yet for the Green Fingers FUN & Games night Tuesday 6th March at the golf Club.Starting 7.30pm.
Tickets 5€ from your poligono representative or Bernard 626 513 842.