AUGUST 2022

Last Updated on Sunday, 18 September 2022 04:57 Written by Paul Tassell Sunday, 18 September 2022 04:57

August was a much busier month on The Heights. The weather was fantastic and visitors are  back to near normal numbers, it is great to see.  Again many owners appeared who hadn’t been to Tenerife for well over 2 years, it was good to see you all.                           Having said that people must still abide by the covid rules still in place in the Canaries.    We still have to wear masks on public transport and if you visit any medical centres including farmacies you must wear one. This is to protect the workers as well as you the tourist so please respect these regulations when on the island.

Yet again we had to talk to many owners using the pool and taking large inflatables to the pool with them, many of the people we spoke to need telling year after year that we are not allowed inflatables in the pool area because we are a residential complex and we do not have a lifeguard, therefore it is against Spanish law, there are very high fines for this infringement of the law.

It was good to see the pool bar busy again and Scott is doing a lot of food again which is proving very popular.

Through August Jose and Matilda took their annual holidays and we used contract cleaners and pool technicians. This worked well and now they are back to work Jose will carry on with painting and general repairs around the complex. The pool man also cleaned the rubbish area everyday and washed down the outside pavements, however this job was made difficult by the amount of builders rubble and large furniture that was put in the  area and also left outside the rubbish area doors. We did email every owner earlier in the year to explain that the council do not collect this type of rubbish on a regular basis any more and we have asked that if you are having a revamp on your apartment please ask your contractor to dispose of the rubbish for you, also if you have new furniture delivered please ask the company to take the old furniture.  We have had to pay a local van man to dispose of the rubbish and this is proving very expensive to the community.

I have been asked when we have committee meetings, usually we meet on the first Thursday of every month at 10.30 in the office by the post boxes, however due to holidays etc the meeting in October will be the 2nd Thursday.   I am on the complex most days and I often speak to owners and sort out any problems that they may have.

It has quietened down a bit now as many owners of all nationalities have returned to their countries as the children start to return to school.

Like the rest of the world we have been stunned by her majesty’s sudden death, and have like many others watched lots of the extensive coverage on T.V. The British Consulate in Santa Cruz did have a book of condolence for people to sign but that has now closed, but it is still  possible to sign on line.

Paul

JULY 2022

Last Updated on Wednesday, 17 August 2022 08:53 Written by Paul Tassell Wednesday, 17 August 2022 08:53

July was a very warm month and the complex got a lot busier towards the middle of the month. It was good to see a lot of old faces returning  haveing not been to The Heights for a few years due to covid.

We carried out the retiling of the showers by the pool and Jose started painting the entrance gates and fencing around the front of the building. This work will continue when he returns from his August holiday.

Many owners are still not respecting the no inflatables law in the pool area, this is Spanish law as we don’t have a lifeguard we are not allowed inflatables, only swimming aids for non swimmers are permitted.

I still see a few dog owners walking their dogs on the complex without a lead, it doesn’t matter how good your dog is, you leave yourself open to taking the blame for the odd dog that defecates on the complex whose owners haven’t cleared it up, please keep your dog on a lead then there can be no mistakes when we get a problem.

August is looking busy and back to normal, but please don’t forget if you go on public transport or to any medical facility in tenerife including pharmacies you must  wear a mask as this is still mandatory.

Take care and hope to see you all very soon  Paul

JUNE 2022

Last Updated on Friday, 15 July 2022 11:29 Written by Paul Tassell Friday, 15 July 2022 11:29

June was a much warmer month and we saw the weather become more settled. The complex was definitely busier and seems to be returning to normal. Masks must still be worn on public transport also pharmacies and medical establishments, so it is advisable to carry one with you when you are out and about.

The fire hoses and cases replacement is well under way and should be completed by the end of July, we have had to replace fire extinguishers as well due to their age.

The showers are being retiled and the drainage improved in the floor area, they will look  clean and tidy, it is 10 years since the showers were built in the pool area.

Jose has started painting the front gates and fences this will take some time but you can see the improvement already and will look very nice when it’s finished.

We look forward to a busier time later in July and August and hope to see you all across the holiday period.

Regards Paul