ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY STORE OPENED BY MERCADONA IN LA ZENIA

numerous aspects of the center: attributes of the center, evaluation of general services, events, sustainability, competition, commercial leisure and restaurant offer, as well as the possible improvements that they would like to see made. Secondly, the overall reform project of the center is exposed, the philosophy in which it is inspired and all the projects that are being developed in the reform (theming of toilets, playgrounds, lighting, facades, soil, gardening, sustainability, digitization , etc.).

Anyone interested in participating can contact Zenia Boulevard through the customer service point. Dates of meetings, which would usually comprise of 8 to 10 people, can be flexible, depending on the individual, seniors, families, young people, etc.

Some of the aspects already contributed in the focus groups will see additional rest areas, as well as more shaded spaces and increasing children's areas.

Mercadona has opened a new environmentally friendly supermarket across from the AP7 tollbooths in La Zenia. This supermarket, which is based on Mercadona 's new efficient store model, provides excellence in service, optimizing the ease of purchase, as well as providing a multitude of improvements by which both the customers as well as the staff and suppliers can all benefit.

To do this, this new supermarket has made many store improvements as well as introducing new sections. One such addition is the new "Ready to Eat" section, where customers can enjoy a service that offers ready-to-eat dishes. All these options are served in containers made from natural materials, such as sugar cane (compostable material), cardboard and paper.

It also has a new entrance with double glazing that prevents drafts, wider shopping aisles, a rest area with chairs and tables where the public can eat their freshly prepared dishes, along with cold drinks, and new shopping carts which are much more ergonomic and lightweight.

This efficient supermarket has a sales area of more than 1,700 square metres and has a totally improved design using new colours and materials across it’s many different sections. Likewise, it is committed to wide open spaces that allow the entry of natural light and warm colours that differentiate between the numerous environments.

Over 100 suppliers have been involved in the store construction, employing more than 520 people. In addition, the store has a staff of 34 employees, all of them with stable and quality employment.

Additionally, with the aim of simplifying the daily tasks of staff, this new supermarket includes multiple measures to improve ergonomics and eliminate heavy work. For example, the new checkout model has been developed in collaboration with the Valencia Institute of Biomechanics. The store also has common areas for employees to enjoy greater comfort during their periods of rest, as well as a better equipped dining room and more spacious and comfortable personal lockers.

This new efficient Mercadona store is completely connected, through the integration of a series of electronic systems and tools that enable staff to share information from across the entire store; which facilitates better management of each area and streamlines the processes of the entire chain.

All this allows staff to optimise the processes and to better manage the store in real time, which improves decision-making and contributes to greater responsiveness, especially in the management of fresh products.

At an environmental level, measures have been taken to reduce energy consumption by up to 40% compared to a conventional store model, due to improved thermal and acoustic insulation, with new storage cabinets and frozen products that are more energy efficient and respectful of the environment. In addition, the photovoltaic installation of 533 solar panels will also contribute to energy savings. The store’s opening hours are from Monday to Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

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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

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Sundays at 10.30 am. We are a friendly church, bible centred in our teaching and informal in our worship. Meets at Calle Daya Nueva 12, PolÌgono Ind. Levante 11, 03187 Los Montesinos. We look forward to meeting you. www.Saltchurchspain.

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International Christian Assembly, Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, TorreviejaEvangelical non-denominational church. Sunday service 11a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11a.m.

Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30p.m. House groups in Torrevieja, La Siesta ñ Contact: 966 752 543 / 617 215 463. www.icatorrevieja.org

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COMMUNITYCARE ASSOCIATION (CCA) is an Association that caters for residents of Orihuela Costa over 60 years of age. It facilitates the provision of fair and adequate social facilities for everyone. It is located at the Centro Civico Alameda del Mar. Open 3 times a week for a programme of English speaking activities, support, information and advice with the support of Orihuela Council. Anyone wanting to join CCAsocial activities, learn Spanish, to paint, watercolours or acrylics can pop along where you will be welcomed by volunteers. We are open between 2pm -6pm Mondays and Thursdays, Wednesday 2pm - 5pm. You can register between 1pm & 2pm on those days, in the Cafe area where you will find Eva or Norah. email: communitycare@gmail.com

Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help you with problem solving and well being for the over 50ís. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Home Visiting Team to visit a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee. Call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887. Or email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Royal Naval Association, Torrevieja Branch now meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 5pm at the Lakeview bar/restaurant, Quesada. For more info contact Chairman Tony Jenkins on +44 7576 117 222, Secretary Steve Hemingfield 0n Mob/Whats 711 011 373 The RAFACosta Blanca RMG is a social group of caring people and remains affiliated to the parent Association. Contact with the RAFAand the RMG is via the RAFA website rafa.org.uk.