Just in case anyone (like me) has been away and was not told - post office boxes are now available in the ajuntment foyer.
To get a box in your name, you must see our usual postman, who is on holiday until the 15th September. He needs a copy of your NIE number (this must be a copy of your actual residency card or the A4 paper NIE notification), together with the annual fee of 59.50 in cash.
He will then issue a box in your name, and provide you with one key. Mail can then be collected from your box anytime the ajuntament is open.
In the event of you needing to sign for mail, or recieve a parcel which will not fit in the box, he will leave a note in the box asking you to call in the post office at the usual opening times to sign or collect the package.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Ebro Valley News
In the past couple of months mainly through this blog Freginals has become noticed by a wider audience - I not sure if this is a good or bad thing, but never the less it has happened.
This has resulted in the Ebro Valley News, which has undergone a re-launch for the September issue, running a one page article about Freginals, and contains an interview with Luis the Mayor and Olga the councillor responsible for social services in the Village looking at the way in which they are working with the immigrant population.
As a thank-you for us Ebro Valley News has left a number of copies of the September issue, which you can pick up free of charge from the Ajuntament. I understand they will be around the post box area just through the door. This paper normally costs 75 cents per issue.
Ebro Valley news are currently looking for somewhere local to sell their papers, and I will keep you posted on here as to where that is.
They are also looking for contributors to the paper with stories or goings on from Montsia. so if any budding journalists are out there, now is your opportunity.
E-mail your story to editor@ebrovalleynews.com
This has resulted in the Ebro Valley News, which has undergone a re-launch for the September issue, running a one page article about Freginals, and contains an interview with Luis the Mayor and Olga the councillor responsible for social services in the Village looking at the way in which they are working with the immigrant population.
As a thank-you for us Ebro Valley News has left a number of copies of the September issue, which you can pick up free of charge from the Ajuntament. I understand they will be around the post box area just through the door. This paper normally costs 75 cents per issue.
Ebro Valley news are currently looking for somewhere local to sell their papers, and I will keep you posted on here as to where that is.
They are also looking for contributors to the paper with stories or goings on from Montsia. so if any budding journalists are out there, now is your opportunity.
E-mail your story to editor@ebrovalleynews.com
Friday, August 22, 2008
Reminder - Free Catalan lessons starting in Freginals
Just as a reminder to you the free 10 weeks of Catalan lessons will be starting in Freginals on or around the 15th September 2008. There is still a small number of places available, so if you wish to take these lessons please e-mail me as quickly as possible at laacademia@hotmail.co.uk
White 4x4 with sun on door
Some people have recently expressed their concern about the above car which has been seen in the rural valley. I have been in contact with LLuis the Major who confirmed that this man and car are employed by Freginals ajuntament to patrol the rural area around Freginals.
This patrol is for the purpose of stopping trouble with robbers and other undisirables and checking building permits and illegal building.
I made the request that if he comes across a non catalan speaker could he please speak clearly and slowly, so that we may help him with what he needs to do for his job as so far I understand he has been unable to make his purpose known to anyone who does not speak catalan.
This patrol is for the purpose of stopping trouble with robbers and other undisirables and checking building permits and illegal building.
I made the request that if he comes across a non catalan speaker could he please speak clearly and slowly, so that we may help him with what he needs to do for his job as so far I understand he has been unable to make his purpose known to anyone who does not speak catalan.
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Skeeter Syndrome - for information
Skeeter syndrome is an allergy to the saliva mossies inject when they bite. This results in a very ichy bite area which becomes progressively swollen and more itchy over a period of about 7 days, and causes a slight fever. The swelling normally lasts for about 10 days.
Most people who live in a mossie active area become less prone to the affects of mossie bites with each progressive bite. In someone with Skeeter syndrome the effects of each bite becomes progressively worse and can result in afixiation.
After five years of suffering worsening affects of mossie bites I now have been diagonised with this, and can now start to live a more normal life here in Catalunya. So what is the treatment, firstly try not to get bitten - goes without saying really.
But the best treatment is a daily antihistimine tablet which must contain 10mg of cetirizine hydrochlorine, a daily 100mg Vitamin B1 thiamin tablet, and surprisingly if the bite is itchy a small blob of hydrocortisone cream. Since starting this treatment I have received bites but no side affects or more importantly huge swellings.
If you think you may be a skeeter syndrome sufferer like me a urge you to seek medical advice. It is easily diagnosed with a blood test, and the lessening of the effects are such a pleasure.
There is also lots of web pages devoted to Skeeter syndrome on the internet, which are well worth a trawl through.
Sue
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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Notes for the Fiesta Major 17th - 24th August 2008
NOTES - please note this is as sent by the Town Hall and has not been corrected or altered in any way
The town council reserves the right of altering, modifying, or suppressing the present program, if there are justified causes
The members of the municipal corporation want to thanking all the associations and entities, youth and all the neighbourhood for their collaboration in our Local Festivities.
The subscription of a table and six chairs for all the Festivities will be from 25 €
The price per night of a table and six chairs will be from 15 €
The price for ticket of the stew of beef and of the paella will be from 3 € each one.
The price for ticket of the “butifarrada” of the 10th September will be from 1 €
The exposures will be open to the public the days: Wednesday (the 20th) from 13,00 hr to 14,00 hr; Thursday (the 21st); Friday ( the 22nd) and Saturday (the 23rd) from 18:00 h. to 19:00 h.
The town council invites the neighbourhood to adorning the streets in occasion of the Local Festivity. Thank you
Recommendations for the “CORREFOC” (Run fire)
1. To take part in the “correfoc” (run fire) it is advisable that you bring leather sport shoes that take you the foot strongly
2. The best clothes to wear are that of cotton, with sleeves, and long trousers and a cloth or straw hat. You can also wear a cotton jogging suit with hoot.
3. Do not throw away water from windows and balconies. For your protection and that of your partners, do not ask for water to the neighbours, because you may provoke agglomerations and slips.
4. Don’t switch on fire and don’t smoking near the pyrotechnic material bags or containers.
5. Not parking in the streets where the “correfoc” (run fire) goes.
6. Try to have the doors and windows closed and protected, to pick up the widespread cloth and to fold the awnings.
7. Collaborate all of us taking out the obstacles from the streets: flowerpots, chairs and others.
The town council reserves the right of altering, modifying, or suppressing the present program, if there are justified causes
The members of the municipal corporation want to thanking all the associations and entities, youth and all the neighbourhood for their collaboration in our Local Festivities.
The subscription of a table and six chairs for all the Festivities will be from 25 €
The price per night of a table and six chairs will be from 15 €
The price for ticket of the stew of beef and of the paella will be from 3 € each one.
The price for ticket of the “butifarrada” of the 10th September will be from 1 €
The exposures will be open to the public the days: Wednesday (the 20th) from 13,00 hr to 14,00 hr; Thursday (the 21st); Friday ( the 22nd) and Saturday (the 23rd) from 18:00 h. to 19:00 h.
The town council invites the neighbourhood to adorning the streets in occasion of the Local Festivity. Thank you
Recommendations for the “CORREFOC” (Run fire)
1. To take part in the “correfoc” (run fire) it is advisable that you bring leather sport shoes that take you the foot strongly
2. The best clothes to wear are that of cotton, with sleeves, and long trousers and a cloth or straw hat. You can also wear a cotton jogging suit with hoot.
3. Do not throw away water from windows and balconies. For your protection and that of your partners, do not ask for water to the neighbours, because you may provoke agglomerations and slips.
4. Don’t switch on fire and don’t smoking near the pyrotechnic material bags or containers.
5. Not parking in the streets where the “correfoc” (run fire) goes.
6. Try to have the doors and windows closed and protected, to pick up the widespread cloth and to fold the awnings.
7. Collaborate all of us taking out the obstacles from the streets: flowerpots, chairs and others.
Freginals Feista Major 17th - 24th August 2008
This is the official program of this years Feista major - tables and tickets can be purchased from the town hall.
Day 17 Sunday
At 11:00 h. Liturgical feast in honor to Saint Cristòfol. Next, blessing of the vehicles in the street by “Mossèn Miquel”
At 15:30 h. Billiards competition, at the “Bar Faro”, organized by the young people of the village.
At 18:00 h. Popular bike race through the paths of the municipal term.
Day 18 Monday
At 15:30 h. Final of the billiards competition, at the “Bar Faro”
At 18:00 h. Indoor football match, at the polysport place, organized by the young people of the village.
Day 19 Tuesday
At 15,30 h.- “Guinyot” contest at the Bar Faro, organized by the young people of the village.
At 24,00 h. – “The Enigma of Freginals”, organized by “Lo Molí”.
Ø Note: paper, pen and light have to be carried. From 12 years.
The smallest will have to go with an adult.
Day 20 Wednesday
At 12:00 h.- Chime of bells and launch of candies at Church square (Plaça de l’Esglèsia).
At 12:30 h.- At the polyvalent room of the Town Hall, inauguration of the exposure of the pictorial work of the “rapitenca” artist Rosa Gellida I Ayza, organized by the Town Council of Freginals. “Women in memory: the chronology of an effort”
At 15,30 h.- Final of the Guinyot Competition
At 22,00 h.- At the Festivities precinct, opening speech of Festivities in charge of Mrs. Assumpta Eixarch I Conesa, Technical Coordinator of the Secretary’s Office for the immigration on the lands of the Ebre, and official presentation of the “Pubilla major” (Senior Heiress) 2008 and her “Dames d’honor” (bridesmaids).
Laura Grau and Ivan Subirats, from Radio Ràpita, will present the act.
At 22,30.- At the Festivities precinct, dance session in honor to the “Pubilla major” (Heiress senior) and the “Dames d’honor” (festivities Heiresses) 2008, in charge of the Harlem’s orchestra.
Day 21 Thursday
At 10,30 h. At the “Plaça dels arbres” (Trees Square), competition of fast painting, organized by the AMPA (Association of mothers and fathers of pupils) “Joan Martí Miralles”.
At 11,30 h. At the Trees Square (Plaça dels arbres), photographic Rallye, organized by the young people from the village.
At 16,30 h. At the festivities precinct, XVII interlocal throw of “Birles”, organized by the Club of “Birles Freginals”.
At 17,00 h.- At the festivities precinct, pots turning and hot chocolate for the smallest, organized by the AMPA (Association of mothers and fathers of pupils) “Joan Martí Miralles”.
At 21,00 h.- At the festivities precinct, popular dinner of beef’s stew.
At 22,30.- Dance session in charge of the duo “Santafé”.
Day 22 Friday Homage party to the old age
At 11,00 h.- At the church square (Plaça de l’esglèsia), performance of the clown “Muniato xou”.
At 16,00 h.- III local race of the “bolidos” across the urban circuit, organized by young people from the village. Is asked not to park along the itinerary: “Pla de Corany, Nou i Ulldecona”. The use of helmet and other safety measures for the participants is recommended.
At 19,00 h.- Liturgical feast in honor of the old people from the village.
At 20,00 h.- At the festivities precinct, homage afternoon snack. The group of music and traditional dances from Mexico “Raíces mejicanas” will entertain the act. Act sponsored by “Caixa Tarragona”.
At 23,00 h.- “Correfocs” (run fire) by the group of devils “Set cervells” from Jesús.
At 01,00 h.- Young night with mobile Discotheque.
Day 23 Saturday
At 10,00 h.- Playpen at the church square (“Plaça de l’Esglèsia”) and at the principal street (“Carrer Major”)
At 13,30 h.- At the festivities precinct, monumental popular “paella”. After the lunch, will take place the traditional water war, anywhere.
At 17,30 h.- Traditional race with bikes and motorbikes at the principal street (Carrer major) and the church square (Plaça de l’Esgèsia).
At 17, 30 h.- At the town council, collection in favor of the campaign against the cancer, 2008 .
At 19, 30 h.- Holly liturgical feast
At 23, 30 h.- Dance session with the performance of “Eclipse” orchestra.
Day 24, Sunday Saint Bertomeu’s Day
At 10,15 h.- Music in the streets in charge of the Musical Band “Casal Camarlenc”
At 10,45h.- Flowers and fruits offering by the entities and associations from the village to Saint Bertomeu.
At 11,00 h.- Solemn liturgical feast in honor to our Patron “Sant Bartomeu”. Sung Liturgical feast of Pius X, sung by the Chorus “Cingles del Montsià”.
At 12,00 h.- Solemn procession trough the local streets.
The parking of vehicles is prohibited in the“carrer major (principal street), Sant Antoni, Roser, Plaça dels arbres, carrer del Forn, Pla de Corany I Verge dels Socors.
At 12, 45h.- At the Festivities precinct, vermouth concert in charge of the Musical Band “Casal Camarlenc”
At 23,30 h.- Dance session with the performance of the “Calibra” orchestra.
Day 17 Sunday
At 11:00 h. Liturgical feast in honor to Saint Cristòfol. Next, blessing of the vehicles in the street by “Mossèn Miquel”
At 15:30 h. Billiards competition, at the “Bar Faro”, organized by the young people of the village.
At 18:00 h. Popular bike race through the paths of the municipal term.
Day 18 Monday
At 15:30 h. Final of the billiards competition, at the “Bar Faro”
At 18:00 h. Indoor football match, at the polysport place, organized by the young people of the village.
Day 19 Tuesday
At 15,30 h.- “Guinyot” contest at the Bar Faro, organized by the young people of the village.
At 24,00 h. – “The Enigma of Freginals”, organized by “Lo Molí”.
Ø Note: paper, pen and light have to be carried. From 12 years.
The smallest will have to go with an adult.
Day 20 Wednesday
At 12:00 h.- Chime of bells and launch of candies at Church square (Plaça de l’Esglèsia).
At 12:30 h.- At the polyvalent room of the Town Hall, inauguration of the exposure of the pictorial work of the “rapitenca” artist Rosa Gellida I Ayza, organized by the Town Council of Freginals. “Women in memory: the chronology of an effort”
At 15,30 h.- Final of the Guinyot Competition
At 22,00 h.- At the Festivities precinct, opening speech of Festivities in charge of Mrs. Assumpta Eixarch I Conesa, Technical Coordinator of the Secretary’s Office for the immigration on the lands of the Ebre, and official presentation of the “Pubilla major” (Senior Heiress) 2008 and her “Dames d’honor” (bridesmaids).
Laura Grau and Ivan Subirats, from Radio Ràpita, will present the act.
At 22,30.- At the Festivities precinct, dance session in honor to the “Pubilla major” (Heiress senior) and the “Dames d’honor” (festivities Heiresses) 2008, in charge of the Harlem’s orchestra.
Day 21 Thursday
At 10,30 h. At the “Plaça dels arbres” (Trees Square), competition of fast painting, organized by the AMPA (Association of mothers and fathers of pupils) “Joan Martí Miralles”.
At 11,30 h. At the Trees Square (Plaça dels arbres), photographic Rallye, organized by the young people from the village.
At 16,30 h. At the festivities precinct, XVII interlocal throw of “Birles”, organized by the Club of “Birles Freginals”.
At 17,00 h.- At the festivities precinct, pots turning and hot chocolate for the smallest, organized by the AMPA (Association of mothers and fathers of pupils) “Joan Martí Miralles”.
At 21,00 h.- At the festivities precinct, popular dinner of beef’s stew.
At 22,30.- Dance session in charge of the duo “Santafé”.
Day 22 Friday Homage party to the old age
At 11,00 h.- At the church square (Plaça de l’esglèsia), performance of the clown “Muniato xou”.
At 16,00 h.- III local race of the “bolidos” across the urban circuit, organized by young people from the village. Is asked not to park along the itinerary: “Pla de Corany, Nou i Ulldecona”. The use of helmet and other safety measures for the participants is recommended.
At 19,00 h.- Liturgical feast in honor of the old people from the village.
At 20,00 h.- At the festivities precinct, homage afternoon snack. The group of music and traditional dances from Mexico “Raíces mejicanas” will entertain the act. Act sponsored by “Caixa Tarragona”.
At 23,00 h.- “Correfocs” (run fire) by the group of devils “Set cervells” from Jesús.
At 01,00 h.- Young night with mobile Discotheque.
Day 23 Saturday
At 10,00 h.- Playpen at the church square (“Plaça de l’Esglèsia”) and at the principal street (“Carrer Major”)
At 13,30 h.- At the festivities precinct, monumental popular “paella”. After the lunch, will take place the traditional water war, anywhere.
At 17,30 h.- Traditional race with bikes and motorbikes at the principal street (Carrer major) and the church square (Plaça de l’Esgèsia).
At 17, 30 h.- At the town council, collection in favor of the campaign against the cancer, 2008 .
At 19, 30 h.- Holly liturgical feast
At 23, 30 h.- Dance session with the performance of “Eclipse” orchestra.
Day 24, Sunday Saint Bertomeu’s Day
At 10,15 h.- Music in the streets in charge of the Musical Band “Casal Camarlenc”
At 10,45h.- Flowers and fruits offering by the entities and associations from the village to Saint Bertomeu.
At 11,00 h.- Solemn liturgical feast in honor to our Patron “Sant Bartomeu”. Sung Liturgical feast of Pius X, sung by the Chorus “Cingles del Montsià”.
At 12,00 h.- Solemn procession trough the local streets.
The parking of vehicles is prohibited in the“carrer major (principal street), Sant Antoni, Roser, Plaça dels arbres, carrer del Forn, Pla de Corany I Verge dels Socors.
At 12, 45h.- At the Festivities precinct, vermouth concert in charge of the Musical Band “Casal Camarlenc”
At 23,30 h.- Dance session with the performance of the “Calibra” orchestra.
Friday, August 1, 2008
Change in Doctor and Nurse times until September
From the 22 July until 30 September the doctor and the nurse will not visit Tuesdays in the afternoon.
The doctor will visit from 9.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m until the 14 August and the nurse from 12.30 p.m to 14.00 p.m until the 30 September 2008
The doctor will visit from 9.00 a.m to 11.00 a.m until the 14 August and the nurse from 12.30 p.m to 14.00 p.m until the 30 September 2008
Apologies for tthe lack of content for the past two months
Please accept my sincere apologies for the lack of content on here for the past couple of months, this has been due to computer problems and work commitments, but normal service is about to resume.
Sometimes life just gets in the way of things as I am sure you all understand.
Sue
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Sometimes life just gets in the way of things as I am sure you all understand.
Sue
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