Landscaping works underway at € 4m Parque de la Siesta

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, the councillor for Parks and Gardens, Antonio Vidal, and the councillor for International Residents, Gitte Lund, were accompanied by the managers of the contractor URDECON, Enrique Fernández and the construction manager, Eva Fernández, when they announced the start of landscaping and management works of La Siesta Park. The launch was also attended by international residents from the United Kingdom, Belgium and France.

The park, covering an area of 44,000 square meters, will become the most complete in Torrevieja, generating a large multi-sporting area.

Among the activities planned there will be three paddle tennis courts, as well as a large Pump Track for skateboards and BMX bikes, much in demand by youngsters, with three well-differentiated areas: Advanced Pump Track, Medium Level Pump Track and Children's Pump Track. There will be green and landscaped areas for those who enjoy walking, picnic areas and an amphitheatre with steps for theatrical activities.

The Park will also have an Agility area for dogs and a large central area that divides the park with two circular squares, skating circuits, children's games, bio-healthy areas, skating rink, hockey, football, basketball and futsal rink, petanque courts, calisthenics area and a bike lane. Following the news about the Parque de la Siesta project, Sandra Robson said: "It sounds wonderful. I hope it is maintained properly. "The green spaces are lovely, if cared for. Will there be sitting areas? It will certainly improve the look of the entrance to the area."

Patricia Clarkson said: "We need shops - and more eateries. For the number of houses, the place is too quiet.

"It could be turned into a fabulous urbanisation, especially for us non-drivers."

Anita Moss said: "I agree, I don't drive and I'm moving to the areaI feel, I think I've made the wrong decision.

"I will feel isolated – but hopefully there will be something good going on there."

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This is an appeal for all young men aged between 16 & 40 to join our group for our forthcoming production of ‘Hello Dolly’.

If you have experience in Musical Theatre, singing, acting or dancing we would like to hear from you. We are still casting lead male roles for this show.

Even if you don’t have experience in those areas but have the urge to tread the boards, come along to one of our rehearsals and see what we do.

If you think you have what it takes, but have little or no experience in Musical Theatre, then come along and see us at Casa Contenta restaurant, Rojales on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 7:00pm and 9:30pm. Guidance and coaching will be given for those less experienced. You will be made most welcome.

For further info, contact Linda on 679 062 272 or visit facebook at Studio32 Musical Theatre Company. Also anyone else, male or female of any age are welcome to come along if you are interested in taking part in the show ensemble, working backstage or have experience working with the production of stage props, lighting or sound.

The Church of JESUS CHRISTof Latter-Day Saints in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. Phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 659 016 733

La Siesta Evangelical Church, Torrevieja, a friendly, English-speaking church. We hold services at 11.15am on the 2nd and 4th Sundays each month (and the 5th when there is one). For more info see our website at: www. lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org

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