Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Re: Iberband

As you all know Iberband internet connection only works in part of the Freginals Valley. I have recently been in discussion with them regarding coverage for those of us which cannot get a decent internet connection as the Spanish Government is insisting on a better and greater coverage from them for the rural areas of Spain.

In the past when we inquired about Iberband service for homes without sight of Caro, we were told that 20 people needed to sign up before they would consider our request. This has now changed to 10 people. Therefore anyone without Iberband who would like it, please e-mail me as soon as possible so I can add you to the list. It this point that is all that is required.

For those of you with Iberband connections already, I also have good news, as they are shortly upgrading their speeds. So if you currently have 1mb, you will get 2mb, if you have 2mb you will get 4 mb and those of you currently with 4 mb you will get a reduced bill.

The photograph above is most recent photograph of the Iberband coverage for Freginals valley. If you are in the green area you can get coverage. In the grey - no chance at the moment, but you can e-mail me to join the scheme.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Leaving comments

On this blog you have the opportunity to leave comments to the posts. This can be done by either registering on Google, so your name appears on the comment, or not.

Since the conception of this blog I have received an number of detrimental or what I consider to be non polite comments. The latest one this morning saying - SO WHAT HAPPENED? This one refers to the the water meeting which took place yesterday. Most of you are aware I was unable to attend the meeting due to work commitments. The information was placed on the blog to allow YOU the opportunity to attend. Roger even very kindly translated the whole agenda for everyone and it was placed on here.

This blog through www.Freginals.com costs me over £100 per year to host, and it is a shame that through the actions of a few I am considering closing the blog. I do invite comments, as these can be useful to everyone. But I not expect to be called the 'mouth of Ryanair', or to receive such sharp comments like the one today - just how rude can people be.

So the choice is yours - do you want this blog or not.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Water meeting on Saturday 4th Oct - update

Roger has very kindly translated the whole of the agenda for Saturday's water meeting. Which is published below. Many thanks Roger.

AGENDA

1. Reading of the minutes of last Extraordinary General Meeting - approve if agreed.

2. Information on the operation, management and economic viability of the irrigation scheme- approve if agreed.

3. Proposal to turn off the water in the hydrants during the months of January and February to facilitate revision of the network and to avoid possible breakdowns/failures of the meters and other elements of the hydrants from freezing of water due to low temperatures. If there is any irrigators who wants to have water in January and February they should ask the Community for it but must pay for any breakdowns/failures due to freezing - approve if agreed.

4. approval of the current register of members of the Community - approve if agreed.

5. Proposal to fix a new registration subscription to the Community (600€) - approve if agreed.

6. Report on the invoicing and proposal for payment for the of irrigation service for the years 2006, 2007 and 2008 - approve if agreed.

7. Economic report from June of 2005 until June of 2008 - approve if agreed.

8. Proposal of nomination of two auditors to make a kind of internal auditing of the accounts/bills of the Community of Irrigators from the beginning until January of 2009 - approve if agreed.

9. Proposal of staff expenses of secretary's office and management - approve if agreed.

10. Proposal of payment of mileages, office expenses to individuals and to members of the Executive Council and Commitee of Irrigation, always, that they are made in the performance of his/her/their functions for the Communities of Irrigators - approve if agreed.

11. Proposal of recompense for 10m3 of water without cost to all members who attend each General or Extraordinary General Meeting. This recompense does not serially accumulate in different periods of irrigation and is applied in the second or third term of each period of irrigation or natural year.

12. Report and payment of the made works: Project of conversion in irrigated land (June 2006);
Emergency work on the wells EB1, EB2 and EB3 (May 2008); Complementary project no. 1 (June 2008) - approve if agreed.

13 Report on the theft of lids of the hydrants and of other elements of the irrigation system. Solution adopted by the Management - approve if agreed.

14. Report on the complementary Project No. 2 - approve if agreed. Rural Electrification.

15. Operation of the municipal well in front of the farmyard of Pedro - approve if agreed.

16. Construction of a new well and its operation - approve if agreed.

17. Proposal of purchase or exchange of the municipal terrains where the wells and the ponds of irrigation are placed - approve if agreed.

18. Proposal to purchase of a vehicle for the management of the irrigated land - approve if agreed.

19. Proposal of purchase of furniture and a computer for the management of information and the tasks that the secretary's office manages - approve if agreed.

20. Proposal of purchase of a bench and tools for repairs of the irrigation system - approve if agreed.

21. Proposal for the creation of a web page to give information on the irrigated land and to create a database for the buying and selling of land - approve if agreed.

22. Report of the sale of 100 chairs in the Town Council of Freginals, agreed on by the Executive Council of the Community. Support on the part of the Assembly, if agreed.

23. Proposal of elections to renew half of the members of the 6 members of government of the Community - approve if agreed.

24. Any other business proposed by the members and that the Board considers important - approve if agreed.

25. Any questions.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Water Project meeting - 4th October 2008

A meeting of the water project will be held at the ajuntament at 4.30pm on Saturday 4th October. The purpose of this meeting includes amongst other items the following:-

1. Approval of previous meeting minutes
2. Information on the function and viability of the scheme
3. A proposal to close the hydrants for the whole of January and February 2009, to ensure no freezing of the equipment.
4. Propose the increase in initial subscription to new installations to 600 euros
5. Information on the bills and payment arrangements in 2009
6. Information of the rural electric project

These points seem to be the most important of the 25 items on the agenda. I do not know if an interpreter will be made available during the meeting for us.

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Doctor and Nurse times 15th Sept to 3rd Oct 2008

Monday Doctor 8.30 - 10.30 am
Nurse 12.30 - 2 pm

Tuesday Doctor 3 - 5.30 pm
Nurse 12.30 - 2 pm

Wednesday Doctor 8.30 - 10.30 am
Nurse 12.30 - 2pm

Thursday Doctor 11 - 2 pm
Nurse 12.30 - 2pm

Friday Doctor 8.30 - 10.30 pm
Nurse 12.30 - 2pm

UK Photo Driving Licenses

Roger has very kindly passed this information for our attention and information. Many thanks, Roger

Photo UK driving license.
People who obtained photo licenses about 10 years ago are discovering the hard way that their licence is invalid. It is thought that there are many thousands unaware that the photo has to be renewed after 10 years and some are running into trouble with the law.
The problem seems to occur because the license states the date up to which you are qualified to drive but in the small print it says that the photo must be renewed after 10 years. Although DVLA say that they write to holders 2 months before expiry, this does not seem to be the case for many. The fee is £17.50
Regards
Roger

Sunday, September 7, 2008

National Day 11th September 2008

This coming Thursday is the Catalan National Day and therefore a bank holiday.

On the Wednesday evening the Village is holding its traditional Buttifara Sopar Popular. Tickets are available from the Ajuntament from tomorrow (Monday) at a cost of 1 euro per person. Unlike the fiesta major tables and chairs are not provided for this event and you must provide your own.

On Thursday during the day there will be bouncy castles and street games for the children in the village.