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Hola! There are lots of things going on still, including the annual walk from Pollensa to the Llenaire beach on the 15th August. You can go by horse and cart, horse, bike or by foot and if you have the tickets already, you can enjoy a paella on the beach. If not, its worth popping along to Roser Vella about 9.30 to see everyone start their journey.

The Fiestas dont show any sign of stopping, take a look at the agenda page (4-5). Also, something new this week. Hunt the Thimble! Find it, photo it and post on Facebook. The first person to do so gets 10.

Hasta luego!

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Josefinas Animal Refuge From Howard MullenJosefinas Animal Refuge, situated just off the Cami de Llenaire, 2km from Pollensa Old Town, recently welcomed two English youngsters who were volunteering over the summer. Georgina (15) and Lucas (12) are the children of es-England footballer, Graeme Le Saux. Every year the family spend the summer

in the North of Majorca, and Georgina and Lucas have become volunteers at The Refuge, two or three days a week during their summer holidays. What is it that has motivated them to volunteer? First and foremost, they both clearly love working with animals. Some of the jobs are not easy, some are dirty jobs, but they took it all in their stride. Each animal has a story, and Georgina and Lucas have got to know many of them, this is perhaps a factor in them volunteering. Of course these stories also raise questions, How can anyone just dump a dog in the street, and stop caring for it? Why would someone just leave a box of puppies outside the Refuge? How can anyone not care for and not feed their own cat? The questions go on and on, but the biggest question of all was, Why are there not more people supporting Josefinas work by offering their time as volunteers? If you would like to volunteer, contact Josefina at the Refugi DAnimals de Pollenca on 971 532 180. www.refugifina.org

Christmas In July? Nickie Baylis

How could any of us forget March 22nd 2014it might well have been December. After weeks of sunny Saturdays we woke up to the cold, wind and it was RAINING. But it didnt put us off, all 50 of us were still committed to the Dip In The Sea II. Our aim was to raise awareness of Breast cancer by wearing a pink bra, and Ovarian cancer by wearing green knickers, and by doing so, raising money to directly help people that were undergoing treatment for Cancer and those who needed financial, or emotional support as a result of this cruel illness. We had a great time raising a huge amount of money through sponsorship and raffle ticket sales, which was followed by Debbie Felstead shaving her head at Can Balache on April 26thand Rachel running the Pollensa half marathon.The Nurses at Son Llatzer hospital didnt know what to say when their new equipment was delivered last week. With your money we have bought 6 wheelchairs, different types of special cushions and pedals. We bought board games for the day centre and we treated the nurses to a superdooper coffee machine with 160 capsules for different teas and coffees. Apart from this we have also donated 4,838 to The Cancer Support Group Mallorca.After our shopping and donations we still had 912.15. We took the liberty of contacting ASPANOB, is a childrens cancer charity, to see if we could help. They have just received permission to paint the childrens

Oncology Department at Son Espases hospital (at the moment the walls are white) they have the help of child physiologist who has helped them to design the decoration and the quote they have received is 8,000

It has taken us a while to order the equipment for the hospital, but it is important that you all see where your money has gone.

THANK YOU.

Free wifi in Puerto PollensaA pilot project for 4G wifi in coastal areas has been launched in Puerto Pollensa. The scheme, operated by IB-Red, covers the frontline between Llenaire and the Illa dOr. Money for it has come from the European regional development fund, and the wifi network is due to be rolled out across the island. The Puerto Pollensa network operates from the transmitter on top of the Sant Mart peak in Alcdia.

ISO certification for Pollensa beachesPollensa has joined other municipalities in the northern zone in having obtained certification under the ISO international standards for its beaches. The two relevant standards are those for quality management and environmental management, and the certification applies across the municipality, so Formentor, Cala San Vicente and smaller coves and beaches as well as Puerto Pollensas beach.

Formentor hotel - best in SpainThe Hotel Formentor regularly notches up awards and accolades and so, for the fifth year running, it is the recipient of the award for best boutique hotel in Spain, as given by the Oscars of the tourism industry, the World Travel Awards.

Alcudiamar anniversaryThough the Friends of Alcdia originally conceived the idea for the marina in

Puerto Alcdia back in 1968, it wasnt until 1986 that the Alcudiamar association was formally founded. In 1989, it was granted the concession for moorings and so 1989 is taken as the year when Alcudiamar truly came into being. The 25th anniversary has, therefore, been celebrated.

Bust of Roman emperor to be auctionedThe bust of Emperor Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, which was discovered in Alcdia way back in the sixteenth century, is to be put up for auction through Christies. The bust is currently held by the Archaeological Museum in Madrid, and the sale is causing some controversy, as the Spanish state has not been given first refusal. The bust was found in the area by the Santa Anna oratory by Pollentia, though the exact date of its discovery is unknown. The oratory is now at the centre of renewed excitement among archaeologists at the Pollentia excavations, as latest digs point strongly to the probability of a discovery related to the old Roman port. The sea was known to have extended some distance inland compared to today, but the exact location of the port and of its great gate has not been known.

Decision on Pollensa fishmongers in SeptemberThe old fishmongers building in the Plaa Major is to be renovated. But what will it look like and what will it contain? The tender process for local architects will close by the end of this month and a committee

will meet in September to decide which is the best project. The town hall has inferred that it would like the tourist office to be incorporated into the renovated building. Worries have been expressed that its new look might not be in keeping with architecture in the square.

Capellans weekend parkingOwners of the cottages in Ses Casetes des Capellans in Playa de Muro have complained about the amount of cars that are parked in the enclave, especially on Sundays. Muro town hall has, therefore, contracted a private security firm in order to limit the number of cars which can park there. Car owners are also being fined for parking along the carretera, where parking is forbidden. It has been very noticeable that the level of parking in Sector Two of Playa de Muro - from the bridge to Ses Casetes - has risen dramatically this summer. The reason why is not clear, though it is believed it is as a result of so much positive publicity for the beach.

Posada de Verano to be boarded upAlcdia town hall has decided to board up the abandoned Posada de Verano hostel by the La Marina beach because of its neglected state and use by vagrants. The hostel was repossessed because its owners could not pay outstanding debts, but the town hall has been struggling to in fact find the owners and come to some resolution regarding the property. It is possible that it could be re-developed, though it is also possible that its deterioration will be such that by law the town hall can order its demolition.

Pedestrianization to start in NovemberAfter all the its on-its off arguments over several years, the pedestrianization scheme (semi-pedestrianization scheme) in Puerto Pollensa is now set to start at the end of the season. As has been well signalled, the scheme will cover the frontline from Llenaire to the yacht club roundabout and will allow one-way traffic coming from Alcdia.

Son Baul sewage projectThe regional environment ministry has put out to public consideration the plan for a new waste plant in Son Baul that will feature an outlet three and a half kilometres out into the bay and at a depth of 25 metres. The ministry has admitted that there could be a risk of discharges on beaches were there to be some failure in the pumping system. The plan also includes a budget for the replenishment of any posidonia sea grass, which might be affected.

Improvements to Puerto Alcdia parkThe small park near to Bellevue and next to the canal by the Viva Sunrise hotel has receiv