Local representatives from the HELP Murcia Mar Menor charity recently took a trip to Camposol in order to deliver a vital donation to the Forget Me Not respite care charity. The group, composed of local committee members Debbie, Paul, Chris, and Alan, pledged a total of €2,000, representing a significant donation in order to sustain local support services for the community.

A vital boost for local respite care

The HELP Murcia Mar Menor heroes were greeted by dedicated volunteers Diane and Helen upon their arrival. The hosts gave them a guided tour of the facility, where the committee members saw firsthand the critical role the charity plays in the community. 

Forget Me Not: Professional medical oversight and community support

The Forget Me Not charity, located at the Camposol Cultural Centre, Sector B, holds specialised sessions every Monday and Thursday in order to help individuals facing a wide variety of health conditions, including and especially dementia.

The charity offers care, gatherings, or even companionship and a friendly chat for those who are struggling with health conditions, or to their family members. These gatherings are often accompanied by fun and creative activities, including interactive arts and crafts tables, engaging games, and even occasional live entertainment.

During these gatherings, the charity also provides the expert care of a qualified nurse, who attends both weekly sessions. Additionally, Forget Me Not offers a freshly prepared hot meal for everyone who attends.

A special gift from HELP Murcia Mar Menor to dementia patients in the area

The visit also featured a heartwarming collaborative touch: the group presented a fabulous, custom-made “Twiddle Blanket,” specifically designed to provide sensory stimulation for dementia patients, which was generously crafted and donated by the talented Judith. This joint effort highlights how local charity networks continue to uplift vulnerable residents across the region.

How to get involved with HELP Murcia Mar Menor

HELP Murcia Mar Menor boasts two locations in the Region of Murcia: their office in Los Alcazares, and their charity outlet on the Avenida de la Unión, 57, in San Javier. There, interested visitors can donate and obtain more information on what the charity does, how their donations are used, and how to participate in upcoming events.

As for the events, HELP Murcia Mar Menor also carries out activities of their own, including their Coffee & Company gatherings which take place in local bars, and will now pause activity for the summer months, to officially resume in September.

Local representatives from the HELP Murcia Mar Menor charity recently took a trip to Camposol in order to deliver a vital donation to the Forget Me Not respite care charity. The group, composed of local committee members Debbie, Paul, Chris, and Alan, pledged a total of €2,000, representing a significant donation in order to sustain local support services for the community.

A vital boost for local respite care

The HELP Murcia Mar Menor heroes were greeted by dedicated volunteers Diane and Helen upon their arrival. The hosts gave them a guided tour of the facility, where the committee members saw firsthand the critical role the charity plays in the community. 

Forget Me Not: Professional medical oversight and community support

The Forget Me Not charity, located at the Camposol Cultural Centre, Sector B, holds specialised sessions every Monday and Thursday in order to help individuals facing a wide variety of health conditions, including and especially dementia.

The charity offers care, gatherings, or even companionship and a friendly chat for those who are struggling with health conditions, or to their family members. These gatherings are often accompanied by fun and creative activities, including interactive arts and crafts tables, engaging games, and even occasional live entertainment.

During these gatherings, the charity also provides the expert care of a qualified nurse, who attends both weekly sessions. Additionally, Forget Me Not offers a freshly prepared hot meal for everyone who attends.

A special gift from HELP Murcia Mar Menor to dementia patients in the area

The visit also featured a heartwarming collaborative touch: the group presented a fabulous, custom-made “Twiddle Blanket,” specifically designed to provide sensory stimulation for dementia patients, which was generously crafted and donated by the talented Judith. This joint effort highlights how local charity networks continue to uplift vulnerable residents across the region.

How to get involved with HELP Murcia Mar Menor

HELP Murcia Mar Menor boasts two locations in the Region of Murcia: their office in Los Alcazares, and their charity outlet on the Avenida de la Unión, 57, in San Javier. There, interested visitors can donate and obtain more information on what the charity does, how their donations are used, and how to participate in upcoming events.

As for the events, HELP Murcia Mar Menor also carries out activities of their own, including their Coffee & Company gatherings which take place in local bars, and will now pause activity for the summer months, to officially resume in September.

The shared electric bicycle service in Cartagena has recorded nearly 3,000 trips in just its first ten days of operation, showcasing the popularity and convenience of the initiative for the residents of the Costa Calida city. The system has shown itself to be a reliable and approachable mode of transport for residents, and it also offers a more eco-friendly way for locals and visitors to get around the city. The cost for an annual subscription to use these bicycles is €295.

By the numbers: Cartagena’s electric bicycle craze

To be specific, the system has recorded more than 1,200 different users already registering with the programme, and an average of some 300 trips per day, around 4.4 kilometres per trip, and with just over one hundred operational bicycles and 29 parking points distributed in the municipality. The average user’s journey time is around 32 minutes per trip.

These numbers round out to more than 12,000 total kilometres travelled on the electric bicycles in a little over a week of their operation, a distance that is roughly equivalent to the journey between Cartagena and Tokyo.

Environmental benefits and upcoming coastal expansions: Cabo de Palos and La Manga in the sights

This initiative also represents a major leap forward for the city’s sustainability projects. Assuming the journeys would have otherwise been made by private vehicles or buses, it is estimated that approximately 1,800 kilogrammes of carbon dioxide emissions has been avoided. That is, nearly 1.8 tonnes of carbon dioxide in just ten days.

Due to its popularity, the service will also continue growing in the coming weeks, with the planned expansion of the fleet to some 300 bicycles and the extension of the parking network. Additionally, the areas of Cabo de Palos and La Manga will soon be added to the system, improving connectivity and allowing visitors to get to know even more areas of the Costa Calida, and 70 additional bicycles set to be added to these areas.

Broadening horizons for residents and visitors of this vibrant city

The high usage of these electric bicycles shows a clear demand for alternatives to private vehicles and public transport options like buses and metro trains. These vehicles, which are more sustainable, more accessible, more convenient, and more fun to use for the average resident, will transform how Cartagena locals and visitors move around the city.

“This is a strategic project for Cartagena that will continue to grow, reaching more neighborhoods and offering more mobility options to residents and visitors. The initial results are very positive and encourage us to continue advancing this model of a more sustainable, modern, and connected city,” stated Cartagena’s Councillor for Mobility, Cristina Mora.