POOL RULES AND MAP
NORMAS Y MAPA DE LA PISCINA

Phase Presidents

BUSINESS: I started my working career as an apprentice trained fitter at a Steel Works in the Black Country, near the Cradley area where I was born. Little did I know where my career would end up. I was made redundant in the early 80’s and had various jobs in five years, until one day I saw an advert for a job in the petrol station window where I parked my car for the baggies homegames (West Bromwich Albion). I have had a season ticket on and off over some forty years. I got that job, and started work for Mobil, progressed from forecourt manager to internal audit then to the fraud audit team. Then part of Mobil was taken over by BP and no job was available for me, other than a weekly contract for a
year.

Then I got a job in Health & Safety, not a subject that floated my boat at the time, but it was the making of me. Various promotions over the next few years saw me progress from the forecourt side to the fuel delivery fleet, eventually responsible for maintaining legal and corporate compliance for the whole UK petrol tanker fleet. And if that wasn’t enough, I was also the accident investigator covering again the whole of the UK alone for the first 8 years, then leading a team.

I took a Health & Safety degree at night school, difficult when I spent probably an average of three nights per week away from home every week for nearly 20 years, but I loved my work. Then BP outsourced transport so I was made redundant again. That was 4 years ago.

I then set up my own business, making a vow only to work half of the year; the other half I spend here in Spain at HR. The business is really successful, I train companies in Root Cause Investigations, Driving Safety, Tiredness and Fatigue particularly for HGV drivers, and my bread and butter is ADR training which is the carriage of dangerous goods by road e.g., fuels, chemicals etc.

HACIENDA RIQUELME: We bought in 2015, having looked around the whole area, this resort just shouted out to us.

I volunteered to support our BP in 2018 as it wasn’t his choice to do the role, and I found it very enjoyable and fulfilling. So, volunteering for the job full time was a natural progression. When Rod said he was thinking of retiring from Phase President it didn’t take much convincing for me to volunteer. I don’t plan to fill Rod’s shoes, that’s not possible, I shall wear my own shoes, and hopefully add something new of my own to the board and how this resort operates.

PERSONAL: I live with my wife, soul mate and golfing partner Annette. My handicap is 19, some will say Annette’s handicap is me; seriously she plays off 6 and is super competitive. Annette is fully retired from her career as a SOCO (forensic scenes of crime officer). We both love many sports as well as a passion for walking and landscape photography. I am also the gardener, something I inherited. Although we have to comply with the Schengen agreement, we have all our holidays here in Spain spreading our 5 months cross the whole year.

The restaurant is open from 10:00am till 00:00hrs

The restaurant is open from 10:00am till 00:00hrs

The restaurant is open from 10:00am till 00:00hrs

The restaurant is open from 10:00am till 00:00hrs

The restaurant is open from 10:00am till 00:00hrs

Building Presidents

Your fees are payable quarterly, you will receive notification from HRGR approx 2 weeks before monies are due

Your fees are payable quarterly, you will receive notification from HRGR approx 2 weeks before monies are due

Community Information

Welcome to HR, the Privilege Card is available from the Information Centre situated near to the security entrance. Opening hrs 10:00am till 12:00pm

Welcome to HR, the Privilege Card is available from the Information Centre situated near to the security entrance. Opening hrs 10:00am till 12:00pm

Your fees are payable quarterly, you will receive notification from HRGR approx 2 weeks before monies are due

Your fees are payable quarterly, you will receive notification from HRGR approx 2 weeks before monies are due

Leisure

We look forward to welcoming you! You can expect to enjoy our glorious sunshine and relax by any one of the 19 extra-large communal swimming pools at the Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort, which are never too far away. If you like to stretch your legs you can take a wander through the beautiful gardens, which wind their way endlessly throughout the whole resort. And if you are into something even more energetic, there are a multitude of sports facilities available.

We look forward to welcoming you! You can expect to enjoy our glorious sunshine and relax by any one of the 19 extra-large communal swimming pools at the Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort, which are never too far away. If you like to stretch your legs you can take a wander through the beautiful gardens, which wind their way endlessly throughout the whole resort. And if you are into something even more energetic, there are a multitude of sports facilities available.

The pools and gardens are for the use of owners, and their guests. Members of the public are not permitted to use these facilities

  • From 01 July until 31 August it is mandatory to wear wristbands
  • Ensure you read and abide by the pool rules when using the pool. These are clearly indicated at the entrances to the pools
  • The pools are open for swimming between 9:00 am and 9:00 pm
  • It is mandatory to have a shower before and after bathing for hygienic reasons
  • Adults are responsible for the safety of children in their care. Children under 12 MUST always be accompanied by an adult, as the pools are not attended by lifeguards 
  • Always close the pool gates behind you
  • Babies and toddlers MUST wear swimming nappies in the pools
  • Air beds are not allowed in the pool area, nor are ball games. This is both for your own safety and to ensure that all bathers can enjoy their time at the pool.
  • Jumping and diving into the pools is not permitted. Many of them have very shallow areas
  • No food can be taken into the pool area
  • Do not take glass to the pool (bottles or glasses). One small breakage could have very unpleasant consequences.
  • No music, smoking or vaping allowed
  • Animals are forbidden in the pool area 
  • Sunbeds and chairs may be left overnight at the pool so long as they are folded and neatly stacked at the pool wall where they don’t cause an obstruction.
  • It is not permitted to chain sunbeds, chairs, or tables to any community property around the communal pools

 

Las piscinas y jardines son para uso de los propietarios y sus invitados. El público no está autorizado a utilizar estas instalaciones.

  • Del 1 de julio al 31 de agosto es obligatorio llevar pulseras
  • Asegúrese de leer y respetar las normas de uso de la piscina. Están claramente indicadas en las entradas de las piscinas
  • El horario de apertura de las piscinas es de 9.00 a 21.00 horas
  • Es obligatorio ducharse antes y después del baño por razones higiénicas
  • Los adultos son responsables de la seguridad de los niños a su cargo. Los menores de 12 años DEBEN ir siempre acompañados de un adulto, ya que las piscinas no están vigiladas por socorristas
  • Cierre siempre las puertas de la piscina detrás de usted
  • Los bebés y los niños pequeños DEBEN llevar pañales en las piscinas
  • Las camas de aire no están permitidas en la zona de la piscina, como tampoco los juegos de pelota. Esto es tanto por su propia seguridad como para garantizar que todos los bañistas puedan disfrutar de su tiempo en la piscina
  • No está permitido saltar ni zambullirse en las piscinas. Muchas de ellas tienen zonas muy poco profundas
  • No se puede llevar comida a la piscina
  • No lleve vidrio a la piscina (botellas o vasos). Una pequeña rotura podría tener consecuencias muy desagradables
  • No está permitido escuchar música, fumar o vaporizar
  • Los animales están prohibidos en la zona de la piscina
  • Las tumbonas y sillas pueden dejarse durante la noche en la piscina siempre que estén plegadas y ordenadamente apiladas en la pared de la piscina donde no causen obstrucción
  • No está permitido encadenar tumbonas, sillas o mesas a ninguna propiedad comunitaria alrededor de las piscinas comunitarias