That’s my spot!

the sand with chairs, parasols or deckchairs before 9.30am to avoid getting in the way of the cleaning services.

The legislation states that any objects found in the way of the cleaning personnel before that time are liable to be removed and the owners fined.

In addition, any beach furniture left unattended for more than three hours throughout the day may also be removed by the Local Police or council staff and taken to the Municipal Deposit.

Calpe Council has received numerous complaints over the last several summers regarding the reservation of spaces on the sand, with beachgoers turning up throughout the morning to find large stretches of beach occupied without the owners of the chairs and umbrellas being present.

Calpe Beaches councillor Pere Moll pointed out that “we want to guarantee the work of the beach cleaners, so we appeal to the civic ­ mindedness of users so that they do not occupy the beach without being present.”

DONATIONS: Delighted to provide assistance.

A

month of giving

THE Original Charity Shop and Library in Javea had a very busy June. Several requests for financial aid were received and, as usual, they were delighted to provide help. After all, this is what they do best!

AMADEM, a Marina Alta organisation which provides assistance such as therapy, social activities and rehabilitation to those suffering mental health problems, requested financial help to replace two windows in their supervised apartment in Denia. A total of €2,000 was donated towards the cost.

The Autism Association Javea requested help to continue to run their summer school, as it is vital that these children be given the opportunity to continue their daily routines on a regular basis. A cheque for €2,000 was gratefully accepted by Ruben and colleagues.

Daniel den Hartog, son of two of their volunteers, raised €620 which was presented to Montse Villaverde, Javea councillor for Equality. The money will be used to help finance the town hall’s psychological support programme for women suffering from gender violence.

The Original Charity Shop and Library also had a most welcome visit from the Bomberos of Balcon al Mar, who thanked them for their contribution of €2,100 to purchase chainsaws.