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Pets yes or no?
the evening with the haunting and evocative Conquest of Paradise by Vangelis.
The evening’s programme continued to take the audience around the world with Va Pensiero, Argentina, West Side Story and Eres Tú.
Under the baton of Musical Director John Oliver Edwards, and with talented accompanist Abi Fletcher, the Choir closed the event with Anything Goes by Cole Porter, with Donna Lawson singing the opening solo in her fabulous warm alto voice.
With the usual thanks and exchange of gifts, the audience were asked to support two local charities in the retiring collection, and they didn't shirk the task.
A spokesperson for the Choir said: “Over €825 was collected to share between the Alzheimer’s Day Centre and MakeaSmile, and we thank you all so much for continuing to support the Choir and our chosen charities.”
HOTELS and tourist rental accommodation have until the end of September to decide whether or not they are petfriendly.
According to Valencia Region hotelier association Hosbec, the publication in March of the new national Law for the Protection of the Rights and Welfare of Animals “will bring about important changes in the commercial policies and procedures of the entire hotel and tourist accommodation sector with regard to pets, which has until September 29 to adapt to the new law.”
The first of the issues that hotel and accommodation establishments will have to address is to determine their status with regard to pets: whether they are petfriendly or, on the contrary, pets are not allowed.
The new law requires that if pets are not allowed, it must be clearly specified in the commercial policy and in the contract, as well as on a sign displayed on the door of the establishment.
If pets are allowed, the establishment must define what type of pets, with the ability to limit the type, weight and define all the requirements to be met for their accommodation.
The rules for accepting pets should define whether additional fees are applicable for the accommodation of pets, whether pets must be kept on a leash and at what distance, whether they may or may not be left alone in the rooms, or whether they must be kept in a carrier, or identified as being in the room to prevent access by cleaning staff.
It should also be defined whether the pet owner is required to take out compulsory liability insurance or a declaration of responsibility, or whether security deposits should be taken out to cover possible damage.
It is compulsory to allow access to trained guide dogs.
Charging point
BENITACHELL Council has installed the town’s first charging point for electric vehicles at the northern access to Cumbre del Sol urbanisation. It is located near the El Puig building and has two 22 kW semifast charging sockets.
Pedal power
JAVEA cyclist Juan Ayuso won the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse last week when he crossed the finish line alone after breaking out of the leader’s group 13 km from the finish line. The victory left him only 18 seconds behind general leader Mattias Skjelmose.
Snakes alive!
RESIDENTS in Alfaz del Pi had the shock of their lives last week when a large snake was spotted in the garden of a private villa. A Local Police officer managed to trap the animal, said to be a harmless local species, and return it to its natural habitat.
Kick about
ONDARA local council has opened the new 3x3 sports court located behind the Centre Social to the public. Amateur basketball and threeaside football players can use the new installations instead of the sports centre and municipal pavilion.
Climbers saved
TWO climbers had to be rescued in Calpe at the weekend when they became stranded in the Mascarat area. One of them suffered a blow to the head and was left unconscious, falling into the other one and leaving them both hanging from the side of the mountain.
Boats removed
WORK has begun to remove the abandoned boats at Calpe’s Puerto Blanco in what is thought to be an initial move before the longawaited construction project can begin on the new port. The Marina PortBlanc will have 200 mooring points.
