August 2025 Update

Last Updated on Friday, 5 September 2025 02:29 Written by Steve Dent Friday, 5 September 2025 02:29

                                                   The Heights

                                           August 2025 update

Presidents comments.

We have had lots of people using the pool after sunset again this month, I have been down many times to get them out and lock the gate, on the nights I haven’t been able to, Dennis (VP) has stepped in, and his help is much appreciated.

I think the complex has been quieter this month compared to other years, perhaps it’s all the adverse publicity regarding tourism in Spain and across the Islands, I have had some calls from owners asking if it’s a problem affecting Los Cristianos.

I have some sad news, Rita Burrell from C5 passed away suddenly, I have tried to contact Peter but unfortunately not been able to speak to him, our thoughts are with Peter and his family at this very sad time.

Complex news/ issues/updates.

B block garage door has been damaged, and the locking mechanism has been removed, it’s had lots of bumps and damage over the last twenty years, and recently had to have some welding repairs. A new one has been ordered and is expected to be delivered and fitted ( which is a 2 day job) next week, the locks will remain the same, so no need for new keys.

Nicanor has managed to get the cleaning machine working again, once the new tiles around the pool are replaced, we will make regular use of it to keep the area clean.

We had an owner report that a very large dirty rat was seen running down the corridor of A1, Nicanor set some traps and the problem was solved, it’s vital that we all keep the complex as clean as possible, no leaving of rubbish bags outside your doors till the morning before taking to the Basuras, picking up any dropped food items, this will help keep vermin and insects away from the complex.

Nicanor is continuing with painting and plastering on the complex, and is in the A3 area, doing a good job.

Once again we have had large bags of rubbish dumped in the light wells by B315 and B115 ( which contained straw bedding and droppings) I have put notices up, if we can identify the apartment responsible we can issue a fine, if it’s a tenant we will contact the owner and ask them not to renew the rental contract.

Again complaints about dogs and cats, please keep your dog on a lead at all times on the complex and don’t allow it to bark and annoy neighbours, also keep your cat in, do not allow them to wonder around the complex spraying up apartment doors.

The Swimming pool.

Again people are leaving umbrellas up after leaving the pool area, these are around 50 euros each, and a lot are getting damaged, Nicanor is repairing where possible, I had a call from an owner informing me that one was on the roof of the Don Quijote Restaurant. I think I am wasting my time trying to get the message across, we have so many holiday lets on the complex, why would they care about our equipment. Some complexes have removed them altogether, leaving the apartment owners to provide their own for personal use, this might be the way to go.

The pool gate lock was completely out of the door last night 1/9/ 25, luckily it was able to be replaced, or we would have had a big problem.

Library open every Wednesday from 10am to 11am, located by the post boxes . Not open on public holidays. Thank you to Linda Carey, for her continued help with the library, it’s appreciated !!.

If you need to contact me, please call 683 16 54 16. Please do not knock at my home address, I always have my phone with me. Thanks.

Emergency night / Disturbance.

Starts 11pm till 7am, you can call them on 671 14 66 16. nothing serious to report this month.

What’s happening in and around Los Cristianos.

Celebration of the Virgin Del Carmen for the Fishermen ends 8^th September at the sea front and port area.

Look out for World Tourism Day, 27^th September at the Cultural Centre and sea front.

Infanta Leonora Auditorium,

10^th October, Adele tribute act.

2^nd November, Whitney Huston tribute act.

With thanks to Colin Kirby for the above information.

Thank you for taking the time to read this update.

Steve