Please note both of the above days are bank holidays here and all shops will be closed. As the 6th is a Sunday most businesses will take Monday the 7th as a holiday, although the supermarkets are expected to be open, but may close earlier in the evening.
From Friday the 4th December until Tuesday 8th December it is the annual Fira in Amposta. This is held near t0 the municipal swimming pool in the town.
Ulldacona also holds its small Christmas market at the same time, this is usually held in a marquee near to the casa de cultura.
For those wanting to travel a little further a large Christmas market is being held in Cambrils on the 4th to the 8 of December on the Passeig Miramar.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Doctors Visit 1st and 2nd December 2009
Please note on Tuesday 1st December and Wednesday 2nd December the doctor will be visiting the village at 1 -3 pm
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Programme of activities for Festes Major - Freginals
Following is a list of the activities for the Festes which starts on Tuesday 18th August, and runs to Monday 24th August 2009.
Tuesday 18th August
6pm - Football competition at the sports area
Wednesday 19th August
6pm - Bicycle ride around the country lanes, meet at the fountain in the village
10.30pm - Play by the school children of the village at the main festes area (School grounds)
12 midnight - Treasure hunt by torchlight around the village - under 12's to be with an adult, you will need paper, a pen and torch with you.
Thursday 20th August
11.30am - Photography exhibition near the fountain in the village square
12 noon - throwing of sweets - in the church square
12.30pm - Opening of a new exhibition looking at traditional life in Montsia
11pm - Official presentation of the festes queen and attendants in the main festes area
12 midnight - Dance in honour of the queen
Friday 21st August
11.30am - Painting for children in the fountain square
12 noon - Clown and magician entertainment near to the church
6pm - Kart race around the village, if entering a kart, please use helmets and other safety equipment
7pm - Church service
8pm - Tea with entertainment by a folk group from Reus in main festes area
11pm - Correfoc with the devils from Jesus (please wear sports shoes, long trousers, and a top with full sleeves and a head covering. All clothes should be made of natural fibres)
1am - Dance
2pm Night disco for the teenagers etc
Saturday 22nd August
10.30am Bouncy Castles etc in the village for the children
1.30pm Paella Popular in the main festes area (tickets required 3 euros each from the ajuntament)
5.30pm - Bicycles and motorbike games outside the ajuntament, followed by a collection for cancer research
7.30pm - Church service
11.30pm - Dance in main festes area (Latin music)
Sunday 23rd August
12 noon - Church service, followed by the blessing of vehicles
4.30pm - Birles competition on the birles pitch
5.30pm - Breaking of the pots for the children, followed by hot chocolate (no venue given, but was next to birles pitch last year)
9pm - Bull stew in the main festes area (tickets required 3 euros each from the ajuntament)
10.30pm - Dance
Monday 24th August (Day of Saint Bartolomew - Patron of the village)
10.15am - Brass band of Masdenverge procession around the village
11am - Offering of fruit and flowers at the casa de culture near the ajuntament
11.15am - Church service in honour of the patron church with the choir of Montsia
7pm - Solomn procession around the village (no vehicles to be left in the main street at this time)
8pm - Concert in the fountain square of the band from Masdenverge
11.30pm - Dance, with the presentation of trophies to the winners of the competitions held thoughout festes.
Bon Festes
Tuesday 18th August
6pm - Football competition at the sports area
Wednesday 19th August
6pm - Bicycle ride around the country lanes, meet at the fountain in the village
10.30pm - Play by the school children of the village at the main festes area (School grounds)
12 midnight - Treasure hunt by torchlight around the village - under 12's to be with an adult, you will need paper, a pen and torch with you.
Thursday 20th August
11.30am - Photography exhibition near the fountain in the village square
12 noon - throwing of sweets - in the church square
12.30pm - Opening of a new exhibition looking at traditional life in Montsia
11pm - Official presentation of the festes queen and attendants in the main festes area
12 midnight - Dance in honour of the queen
Friday 21st August
11.30am - Painting for children in the fountain square
12 noon - Clown and magician entertainment near to the church
6pm - Kart race around the village, if entering a kart, please use helmets and other safety equipment
7pm - Church service
8pm - Tea with entertainment by a folk group from Reus in main festes area
11pm - Correfoc with the devils from Jesus (please wear sports shoes, long trousers, and a top with full sleeves and a head covering. All clothes should be made of natural fibres)
1am - Dance
2pm Night disco for the teenagers etc
Saturday 22nd August
10.30am Bouncy Castles etc in the village for the children
1.30pm Paella Popular in the main festes area (tickets required 3 euros each from the ajuntament)
5.30pm - Bicycles and motorbike games outside the ajuntament, followed by a collection for cancer research
7.30pm - Church service
11.30pm - Dance in main festes area (Latin music)
Sunday 23rd August
12 noon - Church service, followed by the blessing of vehicles
4.30pm - Birles competition on the birles pitch
5.30pm - Breaking of the pots for the children, followed by hot chocolate (no venue given, but was next to birles pitch last year)
9pm - Bull stew in the main festes area (tickets required 3 euros each from the ajuntament)
10.30pm - Dance
Monday 24th August (Day of Saint Bartolomew - Patron of the village)
10.15am - Brass band of Masdenverge procession around the village
11am - Offering of fruit and flowers at the casa de culture near the ajuntament
11.15am - Church service in honour of the patron church with the choir of Montsia
7pm - Solomn procession around the village (no vehicles to be left in the main street at this time)
8pm - Concert in the fountain square of the band from Masdenverge
11.30pm - Dance, with the presentation of trophies to the winners of the competitions held thoughout festes.
Bon Festes
Friday, August 14, 2009
Festes Major
I understand (unconfirmed) that the tickets for the village festes major go on sale this evening from 7p at the ajuntament.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Doctor Holidays
Please note that after tomorrow, Wednesday 15th July 2009 the usual Doctor who attends the surgery in the Village will be on annual holiday.
His next surgery will be on Monday 27th Jul 2009.
A replacement Doctor will be taking his surgeries in the village at the usual time of 11am to 1pm until that time.
His next surgery will be on Monday 27th Jul 2009.
A replacement Doctor will be taking his surgeries in the village at the usual time of 11am to 1pm until that time.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Fiesta San Joan
Please note tonight Tuesday 23rd June 2009 the fiesta of San Joan is celebrated with fireworks and bonfires everywhere. Although the actual fiesta day is tomorrow Wednesday 24th June 2009.
This means that many shops and businesses may close early today, and tomorrow is a public holiday where most shops, banks, and doctors etc will be closed. This takes place throughout the whole of Spain.
This means that many shops and businesses may close early today, and tomorrow is a public holiday where most shops, banks, and doctors etc will be closed. This takes place throughout the whole of Spain.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Re: Impost bens Immobles Urbana tax invoices
Following a meeting I had with BASE yesterday. If anyone has received one of the above invoices, either for this year or previous years, I would be grateful if you could get in touch with me either by email at laacademia@hotmail.co.uk or by telephone on 65246769.
The purpose of this is to discuss the implications of this tax, as if you have received one of these invoices it means that you have a legal house, but the ajuntament must supply certain services to these houses, which at present we are not getting, also these invoices are for larger amounts that the houses in the village of similar sizes. BASE state that is is not just to charge these amounts, but it is down to the local ajuntament and must be taken up with them, as they have a legal obligation to us, if they are going to tax us at these rates.
The plan is to meet to discuss this, and then take our requests to the Mayor. I have secured a Catalan national of the same political party as the mayor in Freginals to act as our spokesperson at this meeting.
This is in everyone's interest and I urge you to get in touch with me. Anyone who has not received these invoices is also welcome to join us.
Many thanks
Sue
The purpose of this is to discuss the implications of this tax, as if you have received one of these invoices it means that you have a legal house, but the ajuntament must supply certain services to these houses, which at present we are not getting, also these invoices are for larger amounts that the houses in the village of similar sizes. BASE state that is is not just to charge these amounts, but it is down to the local ajuntament and must be taken up with them, as they have a legal obligation to us, if they are going to tax us at these rates.
The plan is to meet to discuss this, and then take our requests to the Mayor. I have secured a Catalan national of the same political party as the mayor in Freginals to act as our spokesperson at this meeting.
This is in everyone's interest and I urge you to get in touch with me. Anyone who has not received these invoices is also welcome to join us.
Many thanks
Sue
Monday, June 15, 2009
Doctors Visits this week - 15th - 19th June 2009
This week the doctor has 3 changes to his regular surgery time:-
Monday 15th, Wednesday 17th, and Friday 19th June the doctor will be in the village at 1pm, and not his usual time.
Monday 15th, Wednesday 17th, and Friday 19th June the doctor will be in the village at 1pm, and not his usual time.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Doctors Visit Today Wednesday 3rd June 2009
Please note today 3rd June the doctor will be visiting the village at 1pm, not at his usual time.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Local Fiesta Day -1st June 2009
Just to remind you tomorrow is a local fiesta day in both Tortosa and Amposta. Many shops, banks, etc will be closed for the day.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Doctors visit today 18th May 2009
Today the doctor will be visiting the village at 1pm, not his usual advertised time
Friday, May 15, 2009
Doctors visit today 15th May 2009
Today, Friday 15th May 2009 the doctor will be visiting the village at 1pm, not his usual time.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Bogus gas men
I have just picked this up on Tortosa forum and though it was worth placing on here. At the moment there are bogus gas men working in the area, who will ask to check your gas supply and contracts. They are using fake ID's which look genuine. They will then cut your pipes and charge 150 euros to re-connect them.
Do not be taken in by them, you have the right to refuse access to anyone on your property,
Just use the following phrase: Marxi de la meva propietat ara, o i anomenarà la policia
(Leave my property now, or I will call the Police)
Do not be taken in by them, you have the right to refuse access to anyone on your property,
Just use the following phrase: Marxi de la meva propietat ara, o i anomenarà la policia
(Leave my property now, or I will call the Police)
Doctors visit today 8th May 2009
Please note the Doctor will be in the village today at 1pm, not his usual published time.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Doctors visit Tuesday 5th May 2009
Please note, tomorrow Tuesday 5th May the doctor will be in the village from 1pm. This is different to his advertised surgery times.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
New Chinese Buffet in Amposta
A new Chinese buffet has opened on the site of the old bowling alley in Amposta. It is next to Cafoc hardware store on Avenido Catalunya.
We visited this last week, and the amount of food available was amazing. It is owned and run by the people who use to run Casa Wang and still run Wang Bazaar. The cost is 8.50 euros per person excluding drinks for a lunchtime and 9.50 euros per person on an evening. It is well worth the money.
You can choose from a hot or cold buffet, as well as sushi and having the chef freshly cook your chosen raw food. We went on a Monday night quite early and it soon filled up. There is a smoking section in the restaurant which is closed off from the main area.
Before I receive comments, asking if I have shares in this restaurant - No I dont. The only interest I have is in sharing knowledge of a good restaurant with you.
We visited this last week, and the amount of food available was amazing. It is owned and run by the people who use to run Casa Wang and still run Wang Bazaar. The cost is 8.50 euros per person excluding drinks for a lunchtime and 9.50 euros per person on an evening. It is well worth the money.
You can choose from a hot or cold buffet, as well as sushi and having the chef freshly cook your chosen raw food. We went on a Monday night quite early and it soon filled up. There is a smoking section in the restaurant which is closed off from the main area.
Before I receive comments, asking if I have shares in this restaurant - No I dont. The only interest I have is in sharing knowledge of a good restaurant with you.
Local attractions on this weekend - 1st May 2009
The following events are happening this coming weekend in our area.
1. Ceramics fair at La Galara, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday
2. Fiesta Major at Mas de Barbarans, various events including shows of Bull fighting apprentices playing with bull to show off their art (no bull injuring or killings) Thursday at 10pm, Friday at 10.30 pm, Saturday at 6pm. The shows at night involve the bulls wearing fireworks on their horns.
3. Goat fair at Rasquira - many goats on display and maybe to buy, lots of food and craft stalls. Saturday and Sunday
4. Ebre - expo in Tortosa, fira of local businesses etc 1st - 3rd May, free entry. In the exhibition area near remolins.
1. Ceramics fair at La Galara, open Friday, Saturday and Sunday
2. Fiesta Major at Mas de Barbarans, various events including shows of Bull fighting apprentices playing with bull to show off their art (no bull injuring or killings) Thursday at 10pm, Friday at 10.30 pm, Saturday at 6pm. The shows at night involve the bulls wearing fireworks on their horns.
3. Goat fair at Rasquira - many goats on display and maybe to buy, lots of food and craft stalls. Saturday and Sunday
4. Ebre - expo in Tortosa, fira of local businesses etc 1st - 3rd May, free entry. In the exhibition area near remolins.
Digger work
James Hughes has asked me to let you know that his digger is now back up and fully operational again. So any of you waiting for, or wanting digger jobs doing please give him a call and he will arrange to carry out the job for you.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Urgent - missing dogs
Today, three dogs of James Hughes went missing, they are as follows:-
Winston - Male rottwieler wearing a chain collar
Sally - Female Rottwieler wearing a red collar
Max - Male cavalier spaniel wearing a black collar
These dogs are likely to be together, all the dogs are friendly and can be approached without fear.
Please contact James on 610850493 if you see them.
Many thanks
Winston - Male rottwieler wearing a chain collar
Sally - Female Rottwieler wearing a red collar
Max - Male cavalier spaniel wearing a black collar
These dogs are likely to be together, all the dogs are friendly and can be approached without fear.
Please contact James on 610850493 if you see them.
Many thanks
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Carnival is here!
Next week sees the official start of Spring here in Spain with Carnival. A chance to chase out the devils of Winter an welcome the spirit of Spring.
Most towns and villages around out area are celebrating Carnival, and do so in a variety of ways. Both Godall and Vineros hold the battle of the flour (yes I have spelt it correctly) This is where you attend the local square and throw baking flour at each other for a hour or so. Its great fun but always means a queue for tthe shower and a overfilled washing basket after. Take a tip for me and park your car out of the way if you visit, as I am still getting flour out of my car from two years ago.
Vineros and Santa Barbara are also holding a confetti battle during carnival.
Also please remember that the village children of Freginals also celebrate carnival by going around the village at lunchtime banging drums, wearing big heads and knocking on door to get sweets. If you get the chance, please go up and watch.
Most towns and villages around out area are celebrating Carnival, and do so in a variety of ways. Both Godall and Vineros hold the battle of the flour (yes I have spelt it correctly) This is where you attend the local square and throw baking flour at each other for a hour or so. Its great fun but always means a queue for tthe shower and a overfilled washing basket after. Take a tip for me and park your car out of the way if you visit, as I am still getting flour out of my car from two years ago.
Vineros and Santa Barbara are also holding a confetti battle during carnival.
Also please remember that the village children of Freginals also celebrate carnival by going around the village at lunchtime banging drums, wearing big heads and knocking on door to get sweets. If you get the chance, please go up and watch.
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