22 - 28 June 2023
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Bonkers weather THE extreme weather condi tions registered in Alicante Province this spring are a sign of things to come, ac cording to experts. The dri est months of March and April on record gave way to an accumulation of 96 per cent of rainfall for the entire three months in just 20 days at the end of May the wettest since 1950. But the situation has even been irregular within the Va lencia Region itself, with Ali cante registering a global surplus of rainfall in spring of 35 per cent while Castellon and Valencia provinces regis tered deficits of 37 and 35 per cent, respectively. The predictions for the summer follow a similar pat tern, with higher tempera tures than normal and spells of intense rainfall. These alterations will re portedly become increasing ly “extreme and persistent” due to climate change, say spokespeople for national weather agency Aemet. One of the most notice able effects of climate change is said to be the cre ation of slower and more undulating atmospheric cir culations, which mean that when a certain weather phenomenon takes place, such as rain, heat or drought, these episodes are longer and more extreme.
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Jalon Valley Help Water all around AS Richard Green settles into his new role as President of Jalon Valley Help (J V H), each day brings new experiences. Last week he realised that as an aside to the charity’s function of medical and personal support, it also helps with the recycling and reuse of items. In the space of one week Richard saw two lounge suits donated and sold at the Jalon shop. Whilst delivering the suits our volunteers were donated two lounge chairs, which were taken to the Orba shop and sold. Whilst delivering these chairs our volunteers were donated two larger lounge chairs, and in turn whilst delivering these chairs our volunteer discovered the recipient was interested in pottery and
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Beach theme at the Orba shop.
advised that J V H had a small electric pottery kiln in their store. With each euro raised through such operations, J V H is able to continue supporting those in need in our community. For the volunteers, it gives them a good feeling to have been
able to fulfil somebody’s need through recycling and saving money and waste. For further information about future events contact eventsjvh@gmail. com and for information about the charity visit www.jalonvalleyhelp.com
Three clubs and a putter MONTGO GS played their annual three clubs and a putter trophy competition at Oliva Nova GC sponsored by their old stalwart John Day. The challenge for members was adapting to playing shots with different clubs. The winner was their Captain George Braddick with a record-breaking 38 points in total for this competition. In second place was Peter Gardiner with 33 points and taking third spot was Alan
Lowans with 32 points. Nearest the pin prizes on offer on the day was Closes Gent & Lady on the 16th hole, with Steve Blewett and Caz Welch taking home the spoils. Well done to all the winners and a big thank you to John for his yummy prizes. Next week they are playing PEGO golf society in their annual inter society competition. Looking forward to a Montgo win.
THE rainfall registered in the Marina Baixa district in May has meant that drinking wa ter supplies are guaranteed throughout the summer, when the population triples as holidaymakers. arrive Areas such as Beniardá received 234 litres per square metre while Tárbe na registered more than 205, which recharged all the aquifers and reservoirs that supply the population. The district government has said the plentiful rains have saved the area from having to buy water this year, so the funds saved will
be spent on compensating the huge increase in electric bills faced by the entity. Spokespeople for the Water Consortium, which includes the seven largest towns in the district includ ing Benidorm, Villajoyosa, Finestrat, Alfaz del Pi, Altea, La Nucia and Polop, have confirmed that for now the predicted transfer of desali nated water from the Muchamiel treatment plant will be put on hold at least until after September. However, the same sources add it will most like ly not be needed by then.
