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New Spanish Traffic Laws A Fun Day Out Came in to Effect on 9 May 2014 by drivers caught driving whilst double the drink drive limit or above; or in all cases for reoffending drink drivers; and drivers under the influence of drugs.

4. T he Guardia Civil can seize any vehicle carrying children without legally compliant child seats.

5. T he very specific rules as to where children must sit in the vehicle (according to age/ height) must be observed, otherwise drivers face heavy fines.

6. C yclists under 16 years of age must wear helmets.

On the grounds that ‘ignorance of the law is no excuse’, all drivers in Spain are advised immediately to familiarise themselves with the detail of the new traffic laws which are coming into effect on 9 May 2014 (Ley 6/2014 modificando la Ley sobre Tráfico, Circulación de Vehículos a Motor y Seguridad Vial 339/1990); a mere 21 pages!

Among the new provisions are the following: 1. S peeding fines apply for exceeding the limit by just 1kph! On some motorways, the speed limit is being increased from 120kph to 130kph, but in many towns, the speed limit is being reduced from 30kph to 20kph.

2. I f the Guardia Civil observe a motoring offence and note the vehicle registration number, this provides sufficient evidence to prosecute- no need for them to stop vehicles.

3. A minimum fine of 1,000 Euros will be payable

7. D rivers have much higher duties to ensure the safety of cyclists of all ages.

8. S peed camera/ radar detectors are prohibited.

9. A n EU Directive is to be implemented so that driving offences committed in one EU country are reported to the EU country of registration of the vehicle in question.

10. M uch stricter rules are being implemented for the Spanish registration of foreign registered vehicles kept in Spain.

The above is by no means exhaustive. As can be seen, the new rules are far reaching. Knowledge of the details and observation of the requirements in practice is of fundamental importance.

It is clear from the increased powers to prosecute and fine drivers, that the Spanish Authorities ‘mean business’ with these important legal changes.

Source: http://legal4spain.com/

For the Children of the Elche Children’s Care Home

Lo Crispin Resident’s Cultural Association are raising funds to take the children and carers from ‘The Children’s Care Home at Elche’ for a fun packed day out in October, to Terra Mitica Theme Park, in Benidorm, complete with lunch and, of course, ice creams.

The Residents are holding a Village Fete on Sunday 25th May, from 1.30pm until approximately 7pm. The Fete will consist of a large number of side shows, craft stalls, live entertainment, bouncy castle, BBQ and a fully stocked bar.

Also on display will be a number of vintage and prestigious cars, belonging to the members of the Torrevieja Classic and Specialist Car Club.

There will be something for everyone to enjoy, as the entertainment programme is extremely varied.

Acts booked to appear include the legendary cowboy re-enactment group ‘The Pistoleroes’, along with Red Stokes with his country and western act, Nick Barker, a Blues Brothers Tribute Act, and The Camporverde Reef Band. All will be hosted by our DJ, Martin Dean.

The fete will take place on Lo Crispin Urbanisation, which is situated just off the roundabout at junction 845 of the AP7 motorway, close to the Zoco market.

Please come along and help us to give the children from the Children’s Care Home at Elche a day to remember.

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Lions Club President installs new Honorary member

Janette Bennett, President of the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club was delighted to install The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon Sanchez, as an Honorary member of the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club at the May business meeting of the Club, held in Hotel Cabo Cervera on Thursday 8th May. In what has been an extremely busy schedule for Janette with various fund raising events being planned and promoted and an even busier schedule for the Mayor, his colleagues and staff with the European Elections now officialy in full swing, both took some time out to induct Eduardo, presenting the Mayor with a certificate of Honorary membership and Lions lapel pin which Janette indicated he should wear with pride.

Janette thanked Eduardo for all the continuing support that the Club has had from Ayuntamiento Torrevieja for the past nine years and particularly made mention of Graham Knight, Rosario Martinez and Jean Paul Mulero who have all helped smooth the path for the Lions when negotiating the vagaries of Spanish administration and bureaucracy.

Eduardo responded by thanking Janette and the Club for all the excellent work undertaken tirelessly by them and intimated that he was indeed honoured to receive Honorary membership of such an excellent International Organisation The Torrevieja Costa Lions Club is part of the Lions Clubs International (LCI)

recognised globally as one of the finest Non Government Organisation(NGO) in the World.

The Club has a commitment to support LCI in many circumstances such as natural disasters, disease eradication like malaria, measles, and river blindness in third world countries, plus provision of aids to vision in countries where no such provision is available, however the main focus of your local Club is to help those most in need in the local community, the City of Torrevieja and surrounding villages.

Anyone who would like to become a member of the Torrevieja Costa Lions Club can take the first step by contacting Membership Director Philip by e mail on philip.buckman@ btinternet.com To find out more about the Torrevieja Costa Lions visit the Club website on www.torreviejacostalions.org The Club is sponsored locally by many businesses who recognise The Lions as being very hard working in the Community, however no sponsorship can be enough to help the Lions continue with their excellent work, so any individuals or businesses who would like some information on sponsorship packages should in the first instance contact Sponsorship Director Jaimy by e mail on sparkles@hotmail.es Next April the Lions Celebrate their 10th Charter Night and would be delighted to have new members to swell “The Pride” and new sponsors on board to celebrate continuing success.

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local News CLOWNING AROUND ON MAY DAY

The HELP Murcia Mar Menor volunteers dressed as clowns to provide an afternoon of fun for the local children on 1st May at their May Day Carnival in La Zona market place.

Terri Horvath Morris dancers were pleased to be able to support the Help Mar Menor fundraising event and did two sets, one of Cotsworld dances with handkerchiefs and a North West dance; and a second set of Border dances in black tatters with sticks. They are always happy to welcome anyone; for more information call Heather on 966 199 756 / 610 899 847 or email hgingele@hotmail. co.uk TAABS also supported the event and their contribution was very much enjoyed by the audience.

The event proved to be a big success with the children who took part in the many games available.

The first picture show the Terri Horvath Morris dancers and the second photo shows some of the TAABS singing group plus the HELP volunteers who dressed as clowns

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local News Strawberry Fair raises €1500 All the Fun of the Flair at The Strawberry Fair - The Strawberry Fair this year has raised €1500 so far for Reach Out and other local charities! and more is expected when all the helpers get their monies in!! The first Saturday in May was The Strawberry Fair when Gill and Peter Savage open their finca home in San Miguel, they do this every year in May and often more than once a year to raise money for local charities.

After meeting Gill through a friend I was invited to go to The Strawberry Fair - well was I in for a surprise!!

Never having been before or seen the house or the land, I was expecting a few cars and 30 or so people - wrong!

A guesstimate would be 300 people or more as there was a steady stream of people and some were already leaving when I arrived at 5.15 p.m. about an hour or so after the event had started.

Gill and Peter have an absolute army of friends and willing helpers some of whom had arrived complete with strawberry pinnies or T shirts at 10.00 o’clock in the morning.

Understandably by 7.00p.m. some of these ladies were flagging and Myrna one brave lady helper took off her pinny and jumped in the pool! Geoff was MC for the afternoon and after 30 raffle prizes with still 10 to go he too

was flagging but we did not see if he jumped into the pool! Gill and Peter owners of FRISSAN Restaurant in San Miguel now take up take up the reigns at their fine dining restaurant in San Miguel and with a new chef and a very enthusiastic support team and they are very proud to keep getting to number 1 on Trip Advisor. Peter said: “Our aim is number one and to stay there - of course there is great competition from some of our neighboring restaurants but we welcome this as it keeps us on our toes!!

Literally I don’t think Gill and I have done quite as much running around for quite a while!! Our message to our customers is - If you loved us please TELL THE WORLD - If you didn’t PLEASE TELL US! Our next charity event is “May Madness - Music and Magic” at FRISSAN RESTAURANT in San Miguel and will be at the end of May - we also have a very special Sunday Lunch planned for Sunday 25th of May when you will be greeted with complimentary cava and canapes our chef will be doing a cookery demonstration before lunch -for full details and to book for this and other fabulous food demonstration and free tastings coming up call us at FRISSAN on 966 723 485”.

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Maria and the Pink ladies

AECC Fund raising event

This week Maria and the Pink Ladies collected various amounts of money from the following fund raising events.

The Dolores Peacocks Patanca club raised 405 euros Bar Kenz in La Siesta raised 570 euros On Saturday 10th May Maria and the Pink Ladies collected 2000 euros from Graham at JP’s Bar/restaurant in Mil Palmeras from an event held over the Easter weekend the annual “Bike For Life” when over 100 people cycled 10 kilometres in aid of cancer and the AECC, cycles were provided by David at “The Bike Shop”.

Registrations are now being taken for the annual Pink Ladies walk for life that takes place on Sunday June 1st at the promenade in front of Surfers Bar for the fifth consecutive year. For details of registration etc contact info@pinkladies.es, 633 673 723, 633 487 595 or 634 352 807 1) Pink Ladies Carole Weaver & Karen Williams receiving the donation from the Dolores Peacocks Patanca group 2) Maria with Pink Ladies Karen, Carole and Sue, organiser Graham and little Gabriella who herself raised 700 euros.

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Country Music in Camposol

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Have you got Specs appeal?

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Monday 14th April saw our 5th Bi-Annual fashion show featuring Spring & Summer wear. Again thanks to generous donations of good quality clothing and attendance we managed to raise 1153.25 euro’s for our much needed charity.

Spectacle Wearer of the Year Competition Launched in Spain

1st May 2014 - Specsavers Opticas have launched the first Spectacle Wearer of the Year Awards in Spain to recognise specs as a fashion statement as well as a visual aid and celebrate the millions of ordinary people in Spain who look amazing in their glasses.

They are searching for specs wearing champions who make their specs a part of their identity, no matter what their age or style.

The competition is open from 1st31st May and entries can be made via Facebook specsaversopticas or online at Specsavers.es/loveglasses.

Entrants simply need to submit a recent colour photo of themselves wearing glasses. The person crowned the overall Spectacle Wearer of the Year will win a makeover, photo-shoot and a pair of designer frames. There will also be 8 semi-finalists who will win a pair of designer frames each.

Details on the competition can be found on the website - specsavers. es/loveglasses The competition will be officially launched in all of their eight Spanish stores in May, with a frame styling day. All Specsavers staff are fully trained to offer style advice on the latest trends and styles to suit all face shapes and help make glasses wearers look and feel great.

Lisa James from Specsavers Opticas

Despite the loss of three of our models at the last minute together with our usual photographer, due to various unforeseen circumstances, replacements were found and “the show went on”!

Our models this time were Marje, Pam, Anne, Cath and Janice, the last three being the stand ins and their debut as models. Peter Smith was our photographer this time and what a sterling job he did; some great shots not only of the models but of the ladies who always come along to support us at these events, we all had a fantastic afternoon.

in Guardamar commented “Grab some style advice from our team, pick up some cool frames and then enter the competition for the chance of being the Spectacle wearer of the year and winning a great prize. We want to celebrate all those people who look great in their glasses, so come and join in!” Specsavers will A thanks also goes to also be collecting unwanted glasses Malcolm Ruston for the for Lions Club International to donate use of his sound system to those in need. and the music which accompanied our show.

Frame Styling Events To Rosemary from the Dates & Locations welcome group who once • Specsavers Opticas Benidorm 1st again lent us the screens May - c/ de Gambó 2, Benidorm, for the models to change outfits behind. For all the 03503, Alicante helpers who helped on • Specsavers Opticas Torrevieja 7th the day without whom May – Avda. Rosa Mazon Valero, we could not have put (Opposite Habaneras Shopping on this fund raising Centre), 03184, Torrevieja. event and to Brenda the • Specsavers Opticas Javea: 9th compère and Anne who May – Avda. del Pla 125, 03738, organise and select not only all the modelled Javea outfits but the various • Specsavers Opticas Calpe: 9th May racks of clothing, shoes, – Avda. de los Ejércitos Españoles handbags and jewellery 6, 03710, Calpe that are for sale after the • Specsavers Opticas Guardamar show.

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through the donations we receive, not only clothing but all manner of articles that can generate revenue via our shop in Mazarron, the table-top event twice a month and our new shop in the Puerto de Mazarron at Calle Sierra Espuña 31, Bahia, Puerto de Mazarron, which is at the moment only open on Fridays and Saturdays as we need more volunteers to man it, so if anyone out there would like to volunteer their time we would be most grateful.

We also need drivers for our Lidl run, collections & deliveries So if there is anyone who thinks they would like to be involved in this worth while charity in any capacity, please contact the Mazarron shop either in person (open from 10.00 am until m 2pm Tuesdays – Thursdays and Saturdays), or call 634321161.

Our next fundraising event will take place on Friday 20th June from1pm until 5pm and it is the annual Garden Party hosted by our president Tony and his wife Ann at 6 Calle Alicante, Camposol A. There is a 5 € entry fee to include afternoon tea, a sale of summer clothing & accessories with tombola, raffle and live music. Advance tickets are available via our shop in Mazarron or direct from the venue address.

Please come along and enjoy a good afternoon and help us raise some more much needed funds to help those people in our area who are so much less fortunate than ourselves.

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Hello and welcome to CanDu Computer Bytes. We have discussed the idea of passwords, what makes a good password, what makes a memorable password and why the 2 ideas rarely mix. Today I would like to offer a freeware solution that will allow you to have a memorable password and still have these obscure entropically challenged passwords that websites seem to love.

For those of you who have just thrown your hands into the air with the cry “What is it with this man and free?”. Well I’ll tell you! Not everyone has 1000’s of €’s pension every month, and to them, open source software that allows for an optional donation, is far preferable to paying an obscene amount of money for a program that doesn’t live up to the rhetorical hyperbole used in it’s advertising spin! This is just good business and fiscal, common sense. To my shame I have been conned into buying the ‘latest and greatest’ version of this and that program and found that I had better quality from freely available sources.

The program that we are going to learn about today is called “Keepass”. What is it?

Is it safe? How does it work? What makes it worth looking at? All very good questions so let’s look at the first of them. What is it?

Keepass is a program that holds all your your passwords in a secure file that requires a single password to access it. It is available for Windows, Linux, Android PocketPC, Blackberry and all Apple based products (iPad, iPhone, OS X), basically everyone can use it.

Is it safe? Now we have hit on the most important question. YES! It uses 2 encryption (coding) methods. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) is the only methods used and recommended by the NSA (National Security

Agency – USA) and TwoFish method.

How does it work? Unlike some password holders, everything is encrypted with your password and remains like that. Your passwords and safe information are only decoded and visible on the screen, close it down and your information is still safe and the memory used is wiped (so no ‘james bond’ like information recovery)!

What makes it worth looking at? Now this is where this program comes into its own. It comes in two (2) flavours; standard install and portable. With the first, everything (program, data and help files) are stores on the one computer. With the second, everything can be stored on the memory chip. I have taken paranoia to another level by having the program installed on every device that I use and then having the data file on a chip. No worrying about updating a number of devices just making a single backup of your password data file!

As of today, the best features that this program has to offer is the automatic ‘Filling in’ of password fields. I have, currently, 5 email addresses each having a different login name and password, a facebook account, 2 paypal accounts, an English and Spanish bank account, and dozens of logins for teamviewer (a program that allows, with your consent, me to take over your machine, anywhere in the world, and fix it) and finally a partridge in a pear tree. All this information is secure and at my fingertips whenever I need it.

This is just a brief overview of the program. For the full ‘skinny’ go to ‘www. keepass.info’ and see for yourself just what it has to offer. Good Hunting!

I’m now off to Jack’s Bar in Albox for my Friday afternoon computer clinic! If you would like a clinic nearer to you – make the suggestion using the email address under this article and we will see what can be done.

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Peaceful-NESS!

Well, there’s a claim that they’ve found the Loch Ness monster. The they in question are group of researchers who have been bobbing about on Loch Ness for some considerable time, pinging sonar here there and everywhere in an attempt to find this, allegedly, huge thing that lives there.

Now, I am as romantic as the next person and would love to find the answer to some of the World’s greatest mysteries.

It would be great to discover that the Loch Ness monster exists, that aliens are real or that some of the singers on Britain’s Got Talent are only pretending to sing badly.

But what I wonder is, if the Loch Ness monster is as big as it’s supposed to be, how come we can’t find it?

You would think, wouldn’t you that, with all the rinky dinky technology we have to hand, the problem of finding a large animal in a Scottish loch would prove much less of a challenge than, say, landing an unmanned craft on Mars or having a decent song winning the Eurovision Song Contest?

It would seem not. The Loch Ness monster manages somehow to remain obstinately invisible to everything

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alice’s restaurant

Last year when expIoring the delightful old quarter of Naples, or Napoli as it prefers I stumbled across an Aladdin’s Cave filled with DVDs. Always one for a rummage I found a copy of the 1969 film version of Alice’s Restaurant. I knew a film existed but had never seen it. Sadly I still haven’t seen parts of it as the video gets stuck in too many places but at 3€ what did I expect?

The film came out just after Arlo Guthrie performed at Woodstock and it’s based on his 1967 anti-war song/tale Alice’s Restaurant, written as a protest against the Vietnam War. Voted 3rd best film of 1969, it grossed over $6 mil making it the 21st most viewed for the year. The Director Arthur Penn who’d also directed Bonnie and Clyde was nominated for an Oscar.

Arlo sings the true tale of him and a friend doing a favour for Alice one Thanksgiving; remember Alice?

Alice lived in the bell tower of an abandoned church and used to drop her rubbish from the tower into the church proper. They picked up the garbage (as they call it across the pond) and took it to the city dump. But the dump was closed so they found a little cliff off a side road which had a small pile of garbage at the bottom. Thinking one big pile was better than two little piles they dropped the garbage

we can throw at it. Perhaps if the thing is that intelligent we should be pleased that it keeps itself to itself, at the bottom of a pretty deep loch. Imagine the trouble it would cause if it decided to reveal itself and join us on the land? It may even overthrow a Kardashian or two!

The thing that keeps me interested though is, what exactly would happen if this poor thing was finally discovered? Would it be hauled to the surface and put into some sort of aquarium? I wouldn’t be recommending that!

We’ve all seen those horror films and we know exactly what would happen there don’t we? Just think King Kong and Fay Wray-for younger readers, ask your grandparents! I can just hear the “Jaws” music, can’t you? No, that’s a recipe for disaster To be perfectly honest, if the Loch Ness monster has any sense, it would stay where it was and enjoy a bit of peace and quiet. For goodness sake, even the actor Charlie Sheen-well known lover of the quiet life- has been up there sailing around the loch looking for it. Now if that’s not a reason for the thing to stay submerged, I don’t know what is.

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The next morning Police officer Obie phoned them as he had found Arlos name on an envelope at the bottom of the half ton pile of garbage. Arlo ends up with a $50 dollar fine and was told to pick up the garbage. When later he went to a US Army office to be processed and drafted to Vietnam he gets told to sit on the Group W bench because of his conviction. Jokingly Arlo recalls who he sat with all sorts of undesirables – mother rapers, father stabbers, even father rapers! All these desperate criminals ask him what he did to deserve being on the group W bench with the rest of them? He tells them ‘littering’ which doesn’t impress them and they huddle in a corner ignoring him until he says ‘and creating a nuisance!’ At this the fierce criminals allow him into their gang for the day. Next when the recruiting Sergeant asked if he has been rehabilitated, Arlo jumps around screaming ‘kill, kill, kill!’ Then he asks; ‘do I have to be moral enough to join the army, burn women, kids, houses and villages after being a litterbug?’ He is excused on psychiatric grounds!

It’s a fantastic anti Vietnam song; amusing and delighting over 19 minutes and if never heard there are many versions on YouTube with one of Arlo

performing it in the actual church from the song. In the movie Officer Obie actually plays himself as he figured it was better to make himself look a fool than an actor do it for him. Alice also plays a cameo role in the movie.

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‘Strictly Dance’ daughter finishes 3rd in X-Factor 2014

Last night 5 April all roads led to the Emerald Isle for the grand final of the X-Factor 2014. With the venue packed to the rafters it proved to be an excellent evening with some very strong performances from the finalists.

With a group, 2 flamenco dancers, a guitar/vocalist and 2 female vocalists the entertainment was varied in all aspects. The winner was a male flamenco dancer, the guitar vocalist finished in second and to our delight Janelle who is hoping to take up a career singing (no not dancing!) finished in third place. There was a strong consensus on the night that Janelle should have finished higher placed but she was delighted with her position nevertheless.

We are absolutely delighted with Janelle who is going from strength to strength every time she sings and really draws people into her performances. Thanks is largely due to her vocal coach of the past 3 years Nigel Hopkins who is the trainer of the best voices and choirs you will hear on the Costa Blanca including Cantemos Youth Choir and Melody Makers International to name but a few!

Lyn and Chris proud parents of Janelle run ‘Strictly Dance’ ballroom and latin classes and despite Janelle being able to dance prefers to sing and is following in the footsteps of her grandad who used to sing in

the clubs in a bygone era! Janelle’s forte is with musical theatre although she does enjoy singing songs from more modern artists such as Adele and Emeli Sande to name but a few.

Janelle will be performing on 1 June at the New Asturias and at The Orihuela Costa Resort on 28 June along with her choirs. Tickets are available for both shows but are selling out fast. If you are interested in booking Janelle or if you would like to reserve tickets for either of these shows contact Lyn on 635584431 or 966 188 430

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Following the success of the BALATON CLASSiC and MiSTER CLASSiC, they have decided to spread their wings to the glamorous destination of Marbella and Puerto Banus and arrange an exclusive one day open road race (Classic Regularity Rally), for classic, road-legal cars produced before 31st December 1980. There will be just 50 cars allowed to participate in the first edition of the race and entries will be reviewed by the Race Committee If you have never seen The Crazy The Crazy Ladies are available to to ensure an exceptional selection of Ladies tap dance then you will be in perform for you whether it be a charity classic cars. event or a social party. for a treat when you do!

This event of skill and timing takes They are a fun, fabulous and fantastic Please contact either Georgie on 968 place on public roads, adhering to group of ladies - of a certain age - who 171 356 or Susan on 966 189 513. the rules of the Highway Code and through their leader, Georgie, will put On Wednesday 28th May 2014 the requires participants to complete on a highly trained, professional and Crazy Ladies will be performing at The sections in a predetermined time, as entertaining show. The enjoyment Asturias Restaurant in Punta Prima they and their audience gain is very together with a fashion show in aid clear to see. New dances are being of Alzheimers Association. It is an evening of dancing, and fashion from a added to their repertoire regularly. selection of great clothes available from the AFA shop in Torrevieja.

There will also be the usual raffle with wonderful prizes.

The place to buy, sell & display your The show starts at 7 pm household furniture and tickets are 5 euros each.

Cathy would like to thank all her customers on the Ladies -- why not get a occasion of the First Anniversary of Cathy’s Curiosity group of you together, Corner, and looks forward to seeing you during this year your friends, neighbours or a social group that you attend and come well as special stages requiring split opening times: along. It will be a real second accuracy. These special stages Mon - Fri 10am-6pm / Sat 12pm - 6pm fun evening. are completed at slow speeds without Tickets are available stopping the car and penalty points We have a drop off point for items to help from:given for every 0.01 second difference Elche Children’s Home The AFA shop in from the allotted completion time. The Benijofar C/Rambla 5 winner is the team with the fewest Torrevieja from Quesada turn right after Citroen Garage The Asturias Restaurant penalty points throughout the day and Susan Ward on 966 will be presented with their awards at a glamorous prize giving ceremony 189 513 Email: tcscuriositycorner@hotmail.es and gala dinner.

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internationally recognised sport judges ChronoMoto, the official timekeeping team of the FIA Rallycross European Championship, and is in association with CASINO Marbella and Marbella Town Hall. It will turn Marbella into the latest destination for classic car fans and collectors and be a draw for both drivers and tourists alike.

Race Founders Attila J. HEGYI & Zoltán PÉTERVÁRI commented “We are delighted to have the support of Jose Luis Hernandez and all the team at the Marbella Town Hall in making the first edition of this race a reality and allowing us to show off this beautiful city and its surroundings to classic car enthusiasts from around Europe.”

Participants are asked to register online at http:// w w w.c hr o n o m o t o.hu/ online/mcgp/ before 15th May to take advantage of their Early Bird Discount.

More information can be found on their Facebook page https:// w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / marbellaclassicgrandprix.

Residents and tourists around Marbella and the Costa del Sol are invited to the start and finish of the race, as well as check-points and special stages in key destinations, to admire the cars and the drivers’ skill and accuracy.

Participants will be able to experience the thrill and challenges of the race, enjoy the beautiful surroundings, as well as take part in the Marbella Luxury Weekend activities. The full route for drivers and spectators will be available on the official website when it is launched very shortly www. marbellaclassicgrandprix.es.

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Rajoy underlined the reversal in trend taking place in terms of unemployment in Spain and said that he is “optimistic” about the future. “We have reversed the trend of job losses and are now heading in the right direction”, said Rajoy, adding that “more jobs will be created in the months to come”, although “there is still an awful lot to be done”.

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A Matter of Honour by Jeffrey Archer “The simple beauty of the golds, reds and blues left them both speechless.

Neither of them had expected the icon to be so breathtaking.”

I loved this Archer classic and felt that I was following the trials and tribulations of 007 instead of Captain Adam Scott. The story begins interestingly with the discovery that the painting of St. George and the Dragon, displayed in the Winter Palace, Leningrad for more than 50 years under heavy guard, is a fake.

The treasures inside the palace have been carbon-dated and it is now known that this painting in question was done 500 years after Rublev’s original. Nicholas IInd, The Tsar’s traditional silver crown was not attached to the back of the frame.

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But it was hidden away for decades, undiscovered until 1966.

The protagonist, Adam Scott has resigned his army commission after an exemplary career in distinguishing himself. He was awarded the Sword of Honour and was hopeful to join the Foreign Office. Action begins in Appleshaw, U.K. with the reading of his father’s will. A small, insignificant legacy is bequeathed to his mother, sister and Adam himself, expected but the biggest and strangest

surprise comes with an envelope stipulating that should he decide to open the envelope it must be on the condition that he will never divulge its contents to any living person.

How mysterious.

We discover that his father, Gerald had allegedly been a traitor. In his last posting he had responsibility for a number of senior ranking Nazis awaiting trial for war crimes: Hess, Doenitz, Speer and Goering. The night before Goering’s execution the Nazi officer had requested a private meeting with Gerald where he handed him an envelope hoping that this would compensate him for being held responsible for future events such as treachery. He was told it was a masterpiece and not to underestimate its value.

Sadly, Gerald didn’t open or destroy the envelope so he didn’t benefit from Goering’s gift.

The Nazi died from cyanide p o i s o n i n g immediately after this private meeting

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Out of curiosity and with a sense of honour Adam opens the envelope hoping that his mother can benefit from the windfall. He discovers that Goering left his father the Tsar’s icon of St. George and the Dragon which is now rightfully his and thus he begins a perilous journey to Geneva to claim what is rightfully his.

In true Archer style we meet the antagonist, a ruthless Russian KGB agent, capable of betraying his own father for his own advancement, lacking in moral scruples and extremely dangerous.

He is given the commission of finding the original icon and returning it to its rightful ownersthe Russians. It’s not long before he crosses swords with Adam Scott.

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driver murdered.” The Swiss police as well as English, Russian and American agents are on his tail, after his blood. Why is this icon so precious? All this espionage over a painting. Or is there more to it than meets the eye?

Adam comes to realise that there is something much more valuable hidden inside the icon that justifies espionage and murder but what is it? Why do the Americans as well as the Russians and the British want to get their hands on it? Adam comes to realise that he can’t trust anyone and he has to face his adversary, Romanov, alone.

Can he survive and more importantly, can he prove his father’s innocence in the death of Goering to restore his father’s honour posthumously?

Prove the hero?

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• The placement of a donkey’s eyes in its head enables it to see all four feet at all times!

• Human teeth are almost as hard as rocks!

• A mole can dig a tunnel 300 feet long in just one night!

• Ancient Egyptians slept on pillows made of stone!

• A hippo can open its mouth wide enough to fit a 4 foot tall child inside!

• A quarter has 119 grooves on its edge, a dime has one less groove!

• Hummingbirds can weigh less than a penny!!

• Until 1796, there was a state in the United States called Franklin. Today it’s known as Tennessee!

• The Earth weighs around 6,600,000,000,000,000,0 00,000 tons (5,940 billion billion metric tons)!

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logic puzzle

During the recent school sports day, four girls were competing in the 400 metres hurdles. Official figures mysteriously went missing just after the event, however, various spectators could remember the following information. Josie was never suspected though!

1. Jane won and wore red. 2. The girl wearing number 1 came third.

3. Julie beat the girl in yellow, but wasn’t wearing number 2. 4.

Only one girl finished in the same position as the number she wore, but she didn’t wear red. 5. Jackie beat the girl wearing number 3 and Josie wore yellow. 6. The girl in green wore number 2. 7. A spectator remembered one girl wore blue, but couldn’t remember anything else about her. Can you determine the positions the girls finished in, along with the numbers and colours they wore?

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1. How many faces are carved into Mount Rushmore? ..........................................................................................

2. In which decade was comedian Jim Davidson born? ..........................................................................................

3. What country does golfer Nick Price originate from? ..........................................................................................

4. In Rugby, what did Warrington add to their name in the 1990’s? ..........................................................................................

5. In which town did the IRA bomb the Conservative Party Conference in 1984? ..........................................................................................

6. Which Super Group had a hit with Innuendo? ..........................................................................................

7. What has the chemical symbol Zn? ..........................................................................................

8. Which Victorian detective did Jeremy Brett portray on television? ..........................................................................................

9. Which country does the band Clannard originate from? ..........................................................................................

10. Who played the male lead role in Citizen Kane? ..........................................................................................

11. Which part of a plant can also be referred to as the ‘tap’? ..........................................................................................

12. Which motoring Graham won the Formula 1 Drivers Championship in the 1960’s? ..........................................................................................

13. Which song has the line ‘I kept my promise, Don’t keep your distance’? ..........................................................................................

14. Which is the first book of the New Testament? ..........................................................................................

15. Which Pakistani cricketer was named in the Ian Botham and Allan Lamb libel case? ..........................................................................................

16. In which city is the Wailing Wall? ..........................................................................................

17. Which film starred Robin Williams as a genie? ..........................................................................................

18. How should you officially address the Pope? ..........................................................................................

19. What is the name of the counting machine, which consists of a frame and beads? ..........................................................................................

20. What do the initials WBC stand for? ..........................................................................................

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Name Wore 1 Jane 4 2 Jackie 2 3 Julie 1 4 Josie 3

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Julie wasn’t wearing 2 (clue 3) so wasn’t wearing green (clue 6), Jane was wearing red (clue 1) and Josie wore yellow (clue 5), hence Julie wore blue, leaving Jackie wearing green wearing 2 (clue 6). As Jackie wore 2, she didn’t come 3rd (clue 2), and Jane came first (clue 1), which means that Jackie must have come 2nd in order to beat the girl wearing 3 (clue 5). We now know Jane won and Jackie was 2nd, therefore Julie must have come 3rd in order to beat the girl in yellow (clue 3), leaving Josie in last place. As Jackie came second and she beat the girl wearing 3 (clue 5), the girl wearing 3 must have come 4th (therefore Josie) as the girl wearing 1 came 3rd (clue 2). Julie (who is 3rd) wore 1 (clue 2), leaving Jane wearing 4. QED.

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2 Informal language (5)

1 Feebleness (8)

4 Meet again (9)

2 Fastened (7)

6 Arm bone (7)

3 Glisten (5)

7 Intended (5)

4 Contemplated (9)

9 Romantic song (8)

5 Intricate (9)

10 Counsel (8)

6 Wading bird (5)

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8 Craft (5)

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SUDOKU PUZZLE s

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San Marzano tomatoes have dense flesh and a rich, sweet flavour.

They are considered by many chefs to make the best tomato sauce, but good quality plum tomatoes could be substituted

6. Place the tinned tomatoes into a food processor and blend to a purée. Spoon the tomato purée thinly over the pizzas, scatter over the grated mozzarella, then drizzle over the oils. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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Mike and Caroline would like to invite you to The Inn at the Green situated on the delightful urbanization of Entre Naranjos / Laguna Green. We are delighted to take over this very popular Bar Cafeteria.

This family run business is for some good old pub grub.

Why not come along for a light bite, lunchtime or early evening meal Monday to Thursday and Saturday, or why not try our Fish n’ Chip specials every Friday. Food served from 12pm to 8pm.

7. Slide each pizza off the baking tray directly onto the heated baking tray or pizza stone in the oven and cook for 5 -10 minutes, or until golden-brown and crisp.

8. To serve, scatter the basil leaves over the pizza and drizzle with a little more peanut oil.

Enquiries 677 477 554

New to Benijofar

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Tel: 677 477 554 Open 11am till late daily

9.30am til close everyday MENU DEL DIA incl. wine 9.95€ served 12 till 4pm OPEN FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND EVENING MEALS

2 x 8oz Sirloin Steak Meals & Bottle of Wine 22€ 2 x Gammon Steaks Meals & Bottle of Wine 18€ Or Mix & Match for 20€

Tel: 603 345 014

Avda Federico Garcia Lorca No 76, Benijofar Nr top of High Street

Weekly Events: th Saturday 17 May 9pm Monday 2pm Dominoes RE D STROKES Tuesday 9pm quiz night with ken thursday 9pm pop quiz with lynden b saturday 9pm - live entertainment all live sports shown on large flatscreen tvs

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RAFT RACE JUNE 15th

SAN JUAN DE LOS TERERROS. The Great Kon Tiki Raft Race (organised by San Animal) will take place on 15th June from the beach at San Juan de los Terreros from 12noon.

Teams of 2, 3 or 4 crew members are invited to make their own craft from “non-marine” parts and race for the coveted San Animal Kon Tiki Trophy.

There will be separate races for Under 17,s and seniors.

Further details and rules are available from Richard and Elina on 950-466-248 and elina.montepinotaperleg@hotmail.com

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COMMUNITY NEWS FORGET ME NOT

The areas new respite initiative Sunday 22nd June ‘’Summer Solstice’’ Sunday evening with Magnetic Surf and Steve Fisher (Rod Stewart) at Mazarron Country Club entrance 5€. Start 8 pm Tickets from 626 460465. And from Forget me Not Members. All proceeds to Forget me Not and training for volunteers .

Torrevieja Costa Lions Club

Please come and join our club members on one of our “ Business meeting nights” and see what we are doing this year to raise money for charities, in our local area and further afield. We are growing in numbers every month so if you feel like helping us then we can be found on the second Thursday in every month at the Cabo Cervera Hotel in La Mata near Torrevieja, Meetings now start at 19.30 hours.

If you like what you see and hear, then you will be invited to join us at our next social night event later in the month, where ever and what ever it may be you can be sure of a good night.

Contact philip.buckman@btinternet. com or via our web site on membership@ torreviejacostalions.org

COFFEE MATES

If you would like to have a coffee and chat, exchange news etc. please join us at La Laguna Hotel, Lo Marabu, Friday mornings from 11.00 Ann - 965 070 247 - 666 747 398

CASTILLA AMIGOS

We are a friendship group for single people. Meeting every Wednesday from 3 pm at BAR SOFIA on the El Raso urbanisation (off the Lemon Tree Road) Guardamar. - ANN - 965 070 247 - 666 747 398

BADMINT0N

La Bamba’s - Ballroom / Latin / Sequence Dancing

Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar CV895 [near Lemon Tree Sunday Market] Monday - SOCIAL DANCE 8.30pm 10.30pm [SEQUENCE CLASS 7.30pm - 8.30pm] Friday - SOCIAL DANCE 7.30pm 10.30pm Wednesday - New Beginners Class 2pm -3pm Intermediate Class 3pm - 4pm Intermediate Plus Class 4pm - 5pm For more information contact Andrea and Brian 616 478 157

Fast events

Friday 16th May The May Ball at The Amapola Restaurant, Bolnuevo Dancing to Terry J 25 euro’s incl meal with wine. Coach available from Camposol 5 euros Saturday 17 May May Fayre at Marianos restaurant, Camposol Many stalls incl. The FAST famous cake stall and Grand Raffle Draw at 2pm Doors open 11am.

Friday 1 August Rock n Roll bar-B-Q at The Clubhouse Camposol Dancing to The “B” Boppers Tickets 7 euro’s Bar-B-Q 5 euro’s 11 October Autumn dance at The Trevi bar details to follow 29 November Christmas Fayre at Marianos restaurant, Camposol 5 December Christmas Party night with Barrington at The Clubhouse Camposol Tickets 12 euro’s incl.

Buffet All tickets for FAST functions are available from the bookstall the 2nd and last Friday of every month sector B, Camposol or telephone Brenda 680 174 499 or Jean 646 737 479

AT PILAR DE LA HORADADA. Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs. 10-1pm.

For information ring John McGilvray on SPIRITUALIST CENTRE 966 786 774 or Mobiles 634 658 506 / 695 871 707 or e mail carolejohn_3@ benijofar (formerly Spiritualist Church, Quesada) hotmail.com Meets at NEW ADDRESS: Meets at Strictly Social Club NEW ADDRESS: with immediate effect “We are the Strictly Social Club, at Hamilton´s Bake House, 62 Calle meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wed of Vicente, Blasco Ibañez, Benijofar 03178. each month, 14.30 for 15.00 at the We hold a Sunday Service at 11.30 a.m., New Asturias Restaurant in Punta a Tuesday Evening of Mediumship at Prima on the N332.

We are looking to recruit new 7.30 p.m. And every Thursday there is an members to our club. Our activities Open Circle where you can develop your include, a quiz, with a guest speaker skills commencing at 7.30 p.m. Spiritual from time to time, and is primarily a healing is available every Sunday and place for people to meet and make Tuesday after the service. Oscar Villegas, new friends. Each Christmas, we hold our annual lunch which is always well (Columbian Medium) will take the Divine attended, and good value for money. Service with Mediumship on Sunday, During the year, we also organise trips 18th May at 11.30 a.m. On Tuesday out to places of interest. So, if you 20th April, there will be an Evening of would like to join our merry throng, Mediumship with Lesley Pickering and please contact: Margaret on 966 730 Friends commencing at 7.30 pm. Deanna 569 where you will made to be very Sparks will take the Divine Service with welcome.”

Mediumship on Sunday, 25th May at 11.30 a.m. There will be a Workshop 50+ SOLOs (Torrevieja area) No subs or fees on Monday 12th May from 7-9 pm and open to ladies and gentlemen with Oscar Villages entitled “Enhancing over 50 years of age and on their Guidance in Spiritual Development” own. We go to different restaurants Tickets available at services or from normally the first and third Saturday Hamilton´s Bake House. Everybody of the month. We have lunches on welcome. Contact Wendy on 965323028.

24th May and 7th June with raffle or quiz. To enquire or book please www.spiritualistchurchquesada.com contact Ruth 966789063 or Anne New email is phoenixchurch23@gmail.

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The rainbow centre

The rainbow centre for spiritual awareness. We meet in the function room at sacos bar el liminar just off the cv 905 rojales torrevieja road We have a divine service every Sunday at 11am and on wedensdays we hold an evening of clairvoyance at 7.30 pm Also there is an open circle held every wed evening at 5.30 pm for anyone interested in clairvoyance Healing is available by trained and certified healers after each meeting a warm welcome to friends old and new The mediums for may 2014 are Wed 14th Debie Blevins Sunday 18th Morag Bullock Wed 21st Morag Bullock Sunday 25th Anna Marie Wed 28th Jimmy McArthur

modern jive classes Modern Jive Spain Ceroc Style with Paso A Paso Tuesdays 1.30pm The Club, Quesada.

Tuesdays 5pm La Marina Sports Complex, La Marina Urb. Thursdays NEW SUMMER TIME 6pm Los Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar.

La Mosca still tbc All classes start with a ongoing beginners class.

Thursday dance social with different entertainers and Dance Junction Disco at Los Rosales Restaurant.

Doors open 8.30pm. All welcome. www.modern-jive-spain.com / Face book same Tel 670 711 408

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Rojales

Neighbourhood Watch

The next meeting of the Rojales Neighbourhood Watch Group will be held on Monday 2nd June 2014 at 11am in the Municipal Centre in Ciudad Quesada.

The meeting is open to all residents living in the 03170 postal area and we look forward to welcoming you. Please tell your neighbours and come and join us.

For further information about Neighbourhood Watch in Rojales please see our website www.rojalesnw.info or contact: David East (LeadCoordinator) david.east82@gmail.com or Helen Tudor (Secretary) helentudor22@gmail. com.

Crime Watch Spain

(Vecinos Colaborando Costa Blanca) VG-Reg. 008261/2002.

Our annual general meeting will be celebrated on 29th May, Thursday, after our Spanish classes, at 13.15hrs, at Patricias Bar, Calle Parque Lagos, Torretas III, Torrevieja. Anyone interested please contact us, or send your proxy at the above mentioned address or come to the meeting.

And if you were interested in learning Spanish our Association offers a yearly course, fifty two weeks a year, with a native teacher, for advanced, beginners and absolute beginners, every Thursday, from 10.00hrs., at Patricias Bar. Email: colaborando. crimewatch@skynetlink.com

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60cm square. 120€ ono 691 571 610 Los Montesinos NEW SET of right hand ladies fenix golf clubs Used for 9 holes. 8 clubs plus putter and 3 wood. All in Top Flight Bag plus a new trolley. 200€ o.n.o. Tel 646 181 315. Camposol PA Speaker.

T h o m m a n 350watt full range with stand. New! 70€. Fender gig bag for Strat or Tele. 10€. Angle grinder and assorted 5 inch cutters in toolbox 15€. Ring 966 789 612

A s ce n d i n g pa r ac h ut e (for towing behind a boat), model Jumbo 2man size, brand new never been out of its’ valise at one third of the price new. 300 euros.......phone 6 0 6 075 6 4 4... anytime.

Hed g e tr i m m er electric 16 inch cut (nearly new) €30 quesada tel: 966 716 599 Extending gardenshears €10 quesada tel: 966 716 599 Extending loppers €10 quesada tel: 966 716 599 Black & Decker Jigsaw and new blades €15 quesada tel: 966 716 599 Tap shoes size 5 and 5 ½ (toe and heel taps) v.g.c. 25 pair quesada tel: 966 716 599 C h i ld ’ s dolls and accessories in as new condition, Monster High series, 8 different dolls, 1 x armchair, 1 x sofa, 1 x wardrobe, 1 x musical box, 1 x dresser with many small accessories.

Over 300€ new (C h r i s t m a s) .

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16inch cut (nearly new) €30, Extending garden shears €10, Extending loppers €10, Black & Decker jig saw and new blades €15, Tap shoes size 5 and 5 ½ (toe and heel taps) v.g.c. €25 pair Quesada 966 716 599 Fiamm, 1.9 saturlite dish with VHD floor wall mount 300€. cost Quadruple. will seperate.

El Galan / Villa Martin area.772 729 148.

Saw bench 8” blade. 1000w, rise & fall, tilt wirh ext table. 30 monthes G/tee left. as new.

75€ no offers.

722 720 148. Villa Martin area Tool Chest, 3 drawers full of tools, unused gift.

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Villa Martin area 722 720 148

plastering E NG L ISH P L AST E R E R internal finishing, e x t e r n a l rendering, 15 years experience, good rates.

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locksmith Locksmith locked out!! Call Me Telf: 647 151 972 (24hrs) Put This Number In Your Phone – 24 Hrs Call Out! Commerical, Residential, Cars Locks Changed Dierre Locks Changed - All Locks To Work Off I Key – Motura Gardesa Locks Changed – Window Locks - Cars Opened To Retrieve Keys – Alarms Fitted

musician Lenny Mitchell: Guitaristsinger, professional, international, solo act. Music can range from 60s, 70s pop, rock ‘n’ roll, big ballads, country, blues, classic rock, to 50s standards. Tel: 658321891 or email: lennymitchell@live.co.uk or facebook”

pets

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CODY & BARNEY these 4 month old pups were picked up from the countryside near Almoradi. They will probably be small to medium sized dogs and quite slim build, they are both very gentle natured dogs.Please contact K9 or PHONE 600 84 54 20 for more info www.k9club.es

property for sale / rent

RENTAL PROPERTIES URGENTLY REQUIRED in Cabo Roig/Villamartin, Orihuela Costa Playa Flamenca

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Shrek’s Jacket Trustingly I entered the chemically perfumed emporium that is the Albox Tintorería and relinquished Pete’s very nice suede jacket into the care of the boss/receptionist/chief cleaning technician/ cook and bottle-washer, who stated that it would be ready in a week. Or maybe 10 days.

I gave him a fortnight, which to a Spaniard is about 10 days.

Once more I braved the unique odour that is common to all dry-cleaners, and was greeted with a merry Hola as the boss/etc scurried into the nether reaches of the shop to fetch my jacket.

Returning he proudly he held up for my inspection a faux suede sleeveless jacket which

had obviously been designed and worn by Shrek. ‘That’s not mine.’ I said. ‘Mine has sleeves.’

‘Sleeves.’ He reiterated thoughtfully. ‘I have given it to someone else.’

Horror spread across his face like spilt milk across a tiled floor, and for a moment we stood, the image of the owner of the sleeveless monstrosity parading around Albox in Pete’s good suede jacket hanging between us like the ghost of Banquo.

‘Come back next week,’ he begged, nearly bursting with earnest entreaty. ‘I will get it back.’

Oh yeah, you and whose army? I thought.

Any person who would fit the faux jacket is certainly not going to meekly hand it back with an ‘Oh, sorry.’ It’s finders keepers, losers weepers!

‘I need it by Sunday.’ I said, with no regard for his rising blood pressure, and the possibility of a nervous breakdown.

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rails of garments ready for collection. ‘I will find it. Give me an hour.’

I gave him an hour and a bit. On my return he was in front of the giant washing machine hopping from foot to foot as if he were a cat on a bed of nails.

He wrenched open the door, grabbed the contents in his arms, and bore them headlong to the counter. Thrusting his hands into the centre of the tangled mass as if performing abdominal surgery on a giant squid, he extracted - Pete’s jacket!

‘Ten minutes.’

He begged, as all fingers and thumbs he endeavoured to straighten out the precious garment.

I gave him 20.

On my return he was all urbane composure. With a flourish he handed me the jacket, neatly hung and bagged in plastic.

As he did so he sagely intoned ‘There are no problems which cannot be resolved, except death.’

He wasn’t thinking that just under an hour ago!

alqueria Of ball-bearings and exotic fruit John MacDonald (El Sordo) - www.caratacus.eu

Not all conflict in Alqueria is based on barrio rivalry. Take the case of Cartera Frederico, the bank manager and Dr Cortarduras the Newcomer’s GP. Both belonging to the Newcomer’s barrio, they haven’t been on speaking terms for almost three decades.

It all started some thirty years ago when the good doctor was treating Rodriquez’s wife for a case of Goooin’s disease.

This malady usually only affects ripening root vegetables, although there are obvious similarities. Dr Cortarduras had mentioned an investment opportunity, the Little Ball, Big Ball, Bigger Ball-Bearing factory of San Sebastián.

At about this time Cartera Frederico had newly arrived in Alqueria and was keen to ingratiate himself with the olive mill owner, Rodriquez.

Frederico’s career had not been spectacular, in fact he had been promoted sideways and sent to the most obscure sub-branch in Spain, Alqueria. It was hoped that here his incompetence would not be noticed and even if it was Alqueria was of little consequence. Cartera Frederico suggested an alternative stock that of the Icelandic Pomegranate and Calabashtree Plantation. Rodriquez went with the bank managers advice after all it was his territory.

If you can cast your mind back to 1985 you may recall two events of international importance which profoundly effected Rodriquez’s shareholdings. First was the infestation of Waffenstuffen’s Weevil which killed off all exotic fruit production in and close to the Arctic circle. Second, the issue of ten wheeled rocket propelled roller-skates to all front line NATO

troops causing an unprecedented demand for ball bearings of all sizes.

Rodriquez lost thousands. He moved his account to another bank and only dealt with Cartera Frederico when it involved other people’s money.

Frederico blamed the Doctor personally for the Waffenstuffen’s Weevil infestation even suggesting that the medical man had bred the insects himself. He did however withdraw his comments following the threat of legal action.

If they ever found themselves in the Bar La Golondrina at the same time the bank manager would say in an overly loud voice, “I have private medical treatment in Spain, I don’t trust these Alquerian butchers” or some similar rhetoric.

Dr Cortarduras for his part had been spiking Frederico’s Remitroot Wine with a strong laxative for years. A condition which has cost the unsuspecting bank manager a small fortune to have treated privately in Almería. Which also explains why Frederico’s condition has defied all attempts of a cure and has made the front page of several medical journals.

The depth of Alquerian discord and malcontent is certainly deep. No one is spared apart perhaps from Loco Paco, befriended by his imaginary pets, he is a threat to no one.

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Truth or Fiction, It’s a Good Yarn I am wondering about Robin Hood at the moment.

It’s just that having recently re-read ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’ by Roger Lancelyn Green, I am confused as to just who Robin Hood really was. Where did he come from, was he really the hero that he is popularly portrayed as and indeed, did he really exist at all? I am also wondering where the heck the author’s parents dug up the name Lancelyn, but that’s another matter entirely.

It seems strange that one of our best known English heroes and one who is recognised internationally, may be a fictional character based on a mixture of obscure figures who lived in various parts of England and who were often separated by a century or two.

So I have done some digging of my own and come to the conclusion that I am even more confused than before.

But it has thrown up some interesting things that are worth mentioning here.

Take Little John.

According to the legend, or at least one version of it, his real name was John Little and that contrary to the name, he was built like a Nottingham brothel.

However I much prefer another less popular version of who John was and it’s one that appeals much more to my own bizarre imagination. In this one John is referred to as ‘little’ because he

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stood not much more than four feet tall.

It is said that they met at a crossing of one of the streams that ran through Sherwood, Robin on one side and John whatever his real name was, on the other.

The only crossing was a bridge that consisted of a single felled tree, wide enough for only one person to cross, so with neither party wishing to give way to the other, they set-to with quarter staffs which resulted in Robin taking an early and unexpected bath. Why they couldn’t have waded across in the first place and avoided the confrontation is beyond me, as it becomes clear in most versions of this event, that the water was only knee deep. But there you go, it’s the old ‘my quarter staff is bigger than yours’ man thing. Or perhaps it’s simply the aversion to water that twelfth and thirteenth century people had. But in any event it would seem that the description of John Little as a giant, was put about by Robin to avoid the humiliation of being bested by a dwarf.

Will Scarlet was so named, it is thought, because of his penchant to mince about in flamboyant red garments but if this was the case, then he would have stood out in the forest like a ham sandwich in a synagogue and been an easy target for the sheriff’s men.

More plausible is the lesser known version that he had been afflicted with some nasty disease from foraging through medieval wheely bins in the streets looking for scraps of festering food, which had left him with a permanent fiery rash.

It is telling that in many accounts, he is shunned by the other outlaws and left to take his meals alone in the camp.

Perhaps this is where the expression, ‘avoid like the plague’ originates.

Robin’s followers are always referred to as the Merry Men. This could well have been the case because from the many candidates thought to have been the model for Maid Marion, there is one who was a notorious harlot of the day around the Nottingham area – Marion de Quickie. If there had been roundabouts then, she would surely have been a familiar face to the riders of passing horses and carts. So on the assumption that as a ‘friend’ of Robin, she would also have been well known to his troop of outlaws, it follows that they would have been a merry bunch indeed having at one time or another, probably made Marion. If you see what I mean.

I can’t make up my mind about Friar Tuck. All the stories show him to have indeed been a friar and a man of God, but this is totally at odds with the fact that he spent most of his time necking strong ale, breaking the heads of Norman soldiers with a wicked looking staff that he carried, and breaking wind at the most inopportune times, such as the occasion when he was conducting a marriage ceremony for a local yeoman.

But the theory about the whole Robin Hood legend that I like the most, is that in fact the band - as his followers were called - was precisely that and the Robin Hood Band were no more than popular entertainers of their day, playing at many weddings, cock fights and executions.

Alas, after 700 years, we are never likely to know for sure.

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MAZARRON FC 6 MORATALLA AD 0 Mazarron totally dominated this game and ran out easy winners against a poor Moratalla team. Coach Javi named four 16 year olds in the squad, three of whom were in the starting line up and they all contributed to this victory.

After 14 minutes Tico’s through ball found Fran who cleverly back heeled the ball into the path of Jose Ruben. The striker ran on to fire his 20th goal of the season past the Moratalla keeper.

Cecilio was influential up front and provided Ruben with a number of further opportunities which were

not converted.

Mazarron did not increase their lead until six minutes before half time when another fine pass from Tico saw Ruben racing through on the left. His shot was saved by the visiting keeper but only into the path of Cecilio who unleashed a powerful drive into the net to make the score 2-0 to Mazarron at the interval.

Tolo replaced Ruben at

half time and Mazarron continued their onslaught on the Moratalla goal playing some excellent football.

After 50 minutes, young central defender Ismai, who was making his debut, played a through ball to Dani whose fierce shot was well saved. Shortly afterwards Moratalla were reduced to 10 man when one of their players was dismissed after an altercation with the referee.

Mazarron then went into a three-goal lead when Randry’s left wing cross was met with a looping header by Moha and the

ball nestled in the top corner of the net. Things went from bad to worse for Moratalla when they were harshly penalised for a back pass two yards from goal. Tico tapped the ball to Tolo who fired home to make it 4-0.

It was soon 5-0 when excellent work by Juanillo found Tolo on the edge of the penalty area.

Although his shot was blocked, another of the Mazarron youngsters,

Overall winner on the day was Michelle Evans who also won the gold division, the silver division was won by Buck Taylor who got a substitute Gines, was on hand to score with the rebound.

Five minutes before time Chema was brought

down on the edge of the penalty area and, despite Moratalla protests, the referee awarded a penalty which Tolo coolly despatched to make him joint top scorer in the league this season.

Team: Pablo, Alfonso, Eduardo, Ismai, Dani (Chema),Fran (Juanillo), Moha, Tico, Randry, Cecilio (Gines), Jose Ruben (Tolo).

Man of the Match: Tico

Oriel 4 v. Daya Nueva 2 Cadets Alicante 2A Daya Nueva Just Not Good Enough !

The home side started well and almost opened the scoring in the second minute but the crossbar came to Daya’s rescue.

Oriel were having the better of the opening exchanges and looked far from a team anchored at the wrong end of the table. They confirmed this on 6 minutes when a fiercely struck shot flew past a stranded Danni in the Daya goal to open the scoring.

The visitors did create a good opening on 9 minutes but Marcos blasted high and wide.

Oriel continued to press and on 40 minutes another fierce shot went millimeters wide. With the visitors struggling to get into the game Francisco hit a long ball out of defence that fell nicely to Luis, he cleverly lobbed the advancing keeper to level the scores on 25 minutes. Just minutes

later Marcos had a good chance to score a second for Daya but his shot flew just over the bar.

Then Luis went close to scoring his second but his header was saved by the keeper.

The visitors were now enjoying their best spell of the game and on 36 minutes a high ball into the home side’s penalty area caused panic and allowed Luis to score his and Daya’s second.

So 2 - 1 at half time and the visitors had at last woken up ! As expected Oriel started the second half at a fantastic pace trying to level the scores as soon as possible but the visitors’ defence coped well.

On 55 minutes the home side did equalise when a brilliant strike from distance gave Danni no chance.

Could Daya raise their game again and find a third and may

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El Plantio was our hosts for this months Stapleford trophy match, the course was in excellent condition and the scores reflected this with only an odd point separating the winners.

be match winning goal ? Not so as it was Oriel who took the lead when on 70 minutes a good inter-passing move presented them with the easiest of chances that they gratefully accepted.

So it was now backs to the wall for the visitors as they tried to contain a rampant Oriel.

This they did up until the final minute when from a very tight angle the home side scored their 4th to make it 4 1 final score. It was a bad result for Daya as they had worked very hard to get back into the match after conceding the early goal. They were not helped by two players being ruled out having accumulated 5 yellow cards each. Take nothing away from the winners, they were the better side but how are they second to bottom?

“birdie” on the 15th but I have got a to say the bird, a goose, was not happy and vented his or hers anger when we passed on the fairway.

Buck won the best front nine,other winners were best back nine Jeff Evans, nearest the pin in two and longest drive for the men Nigel Wright, ladies longest drive Theresa (keep it in the family) Wright.

Nearest the pin on par

3 Jeff Evans and Dave Crouch.

Back at Ruby’s bar Monica Malcolm won the football card ..

Our next game is Blind pairs at Altorreal on the 30th May which is being sponsored by Buck and Jan Taylor, if you would like to join us for this or any other game please contact us at rubysgolf@yahoo.co.uk

Racing San Miguel v CD Montesinos

Playing on a patchy, bumpy grass pitch, four key players missing was no excuse for a very poor final match day MONTESINOS performance in this Sat’ evening kick-off.

SAN MIGUEL set out their stall to good effect, and caused MONTE problems early on, and this culminated in the 15th minute when the away defence let a cross over for a simple headed goal 1-0. With only little OMAR upfront MONTE offered very little in way of attack, but did draw level when MARCOS was tripped in the area and he calmly slotted home 1-1.The home

side were far the better, playing close controlled football, and they got their reward with a splendid move down the left saw SAN MIGUEL’S No 11 strike with ease, 2-1 to the delight of the vast friendly home support. Half-time.

JUANPE made 2 changes at the interval with JOSE CARLOS and CHRISTIAN replacing PARADES and LOPEZ. This had no impact as MONTE lost their shape to concede the 3rd. CHRISTIAN brilliantly saved, but the rebound was hammered in, 3-1. SAN MIGUEL totally dominated the

second period and limited MONTE to only 2 chances shots by RUBEN and MARCOS. CHRISTIAN made another great save and the home side hit the bar. MONTE showed lack of entrepreneurial skills and the 40 or so travelling fans prayed for the final whistle. DIEGO and TELLO came on for OMAR and RUBEN as a last throw of the dice but this made no difference and the match finished 3-1.

For more info contact t h e f u l l m o n t e 2 0 11 @ hotmail.com or website at www.cdmontesinos. com

Club Natacion Torrevieja; Juanma

This weekend Torrevieja girls showed outstanding performances in their races in the “ XVII Trofeo Patronato Municipal de Deportes” and the “XVI Trofeo Ciudad de San Vicente” in the Municipal Pool San Vincente del Raspieg on saturday 10th May. Paula Garcia won trophies in both of her races gold in the 100 m freestyle event and silver in the 100m backstroke event (1112yrs). Other members of the team gained excellent new times which stand them in good positions for next years competitions.

Elian Del Rio Castillo narrowly missed out on trophies winning 4th

place in both his 100m freestyle and 100m butterfly events(1314yrs).

In the afternoons competition team mates and best friends, Piroska Rideg and Zoe Connolly, raced side by side in both the 100m backstroke and 100m butterfly events.

Piroska , a year older than Zoe controlled the race with an excellent swim in both races winning 1st place in the 100m butterfly and silver in the 100m backstroke.

Zoe followed her friend with a silver in the 100m butterfly and 5th in the backstroke race.

The clubs team then narrowly missed out on

medals being placed 4th in the 4x 50m medley relay. Other team mates worked hard and gained new personal bests.

The team will be back in action this weekend with a “time control” in their home pool at the municipal pool in Torrevieja.

For more information regarding Torrevieja Swimming Club please contact Rosa – 665454126, President Felipe on 609418776 or Vicki 669637015 or by e-mail on info@ clubnataciontorrevieja. com

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england’s world cup squad Joe Hart (Manchester City) Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion) Fraser Forster (Celtic)

Defenders

Leighton Baines (Everton) Gary Cahill (Chelsea) Phil Jagielka (Everton) Glen Johnson (Liverpool) Phil Jones (Man Utd) Luke Shaw (Southampton) Chris Smalling (Man Utd)

Midfielders

Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) - Captain Ross Barkley (Everton) Jordan Henderson (Liverpool) Adam Lallana (Southampton) Frank Lampard (Chelsea) James Milner (Manchester City) Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal) Raheem Sterling (Liverpool) Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)

MADRID 2nd 136 for 10.

TORREVIEJA 137 for 2.

Torrevieja CC looked to continue their winning streak when they took on a Madrid 2nd team at the Torrevieja sports centre. Madrid won the toss and decided to bat.

After losing a wicket in the 3rd over, they progressed slowly and reached 61 before the next wicket went down. K Seshut and I Blake were progressing slowly until Seshut was caught for 25 and then Blake went to a brilliant caught and bowled by Mike Wareing for 35. After that, wickets fell regularly and apart from R Rao (14) and captain D Stirton (17) there was not a lot of

Strikers

Rickie Lambert (Southampton) Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool) Danny Welbeck (Manchester United)

Stand By

Michael Carrick (Manchester United) Andy Carroll (West Ham United) Tom Cleverley (Manchester United) Jermain Defoe (Toronto FC) Jon Flanagan (Liverpool) John Ruddy (Norwich City) John Stones (Everton)

Source: www.Expatgoals.com 33 points followed by Glenys Thomas with 29 points pipping young Trevor Hobbs on C/B. The winner of the “Roy” for the most shots played was Paul Flanagan.

Nearest the Pin winners were David McSweeney, Roy Westlake, Pam Martin and Garry Haisman.

A 2’s competition was introduced recently and the first winner was smoking Tony Patterson who chipped in from the greenside bunker on the tricky Par 3 14th. In the annual singles knock-out competition Tony White beat Roy Kavanagh and Rod Day beat Trevor Hobbs to advance to the next round.

Quesada Golf Society Last Wednesday there was another very good turn-out for the society’s game at what is arguably the best golf course on the southern Costa Blanca, Las Colinas. The course and greens were in excellent condition and the weather was perfect for a good game of golf.

The competition was an individual stableford with two divisions. In the gold division the winner was our Treasurer, Rod Day who returned a score of 34 points. In second place was the society’s lowest handicapper David McSweeney with 30 points. He pipped third placed Stormin Norman Lewis on C/B. Norman had a good round and it would have been a very good round had half a dozen putts gone in instead of finishing inches from the cup. In the Silver Division the winner was steady golfer Terry Smith who came in with

The presentations were made after the game at the Quesada Country Club with a tasty hot and cold buffet being provided by Dave & Anita. The game was kindly sponsored jointly by Roy Kavanagh and Dave & Anita of the Quesada Country Club. The next game is the first of the society’s “Away Days” at Hacienda Del Alamo which promises to be a great day out.

Anyone in the Quesada area looking to join a very friendly golf society and play golf once a fortnight at a wide variety of courses at very reasonable cost, should contact the membership secretary Les Pancott on 966 716 723.

Torrevieja CC resistance, and with tight bowling from Lee Brown (3 for 24) Mike Wareing ( 2 for 9) and Hasan Ullah ( 4 for 22 ) they were all out eventually for 136.

When Torrevieja went into bat they had a similar s t a r t , losing a wicket in the 3rd over. This brought Graham Simpson to the crease and together with Adam Alger, they put on 73 for the next wicket, Graham finishing on 30. Jay Patel joined Adam and they reached the target of 137 in the 24th over. Jay finished on 26 not out

and Adam a stylish 65 not out. Torrevieja win by 8 wickets.

Torrevieja,s next game

is at home ( athletics track in the Torrevieja sports centre ) on 24th May against Intellectuals from Bonalba. Start at 11.00 o’clock. Further information from torrevieja-cricket@live. com or colingriffiths80@ yahoo.com.

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Oriel 4 v. Daya Nueva 2 Cadets Alicante 2A Daya Nueva Just Not Good Enough !

The home side started well and almost opened the scoring in the second minute but the crossbar came to Daya’s rescue.

Oriel were having the better of the opening exchanges and looked far from a team anchored at the wrong end of the table. They confirmed this on 6 minutes when a fiercely struck shot flew past a stranded Danni in the Daya goal to open the scoring.

The visitors did create a good opening on 9 minutes but Marcos blasted high and wide.

Oriel continued to press and on 40 minutes another fierce shot went millimeters wide. With the visitors struggling to get into the game Francisco hit a long ball out of defence that fell nicely to Luis, he cleverly lobbed the advancing keeper to level the scores on 25 minutes.

Just minutes later Marcos had a good chance to score a second for Daya but his shot flew just over the bar.

Then Luis went close to scoring his second but his header was saved by the keeper. The visitors were now enjoying their best spell of the game and on 36 minutes a high ball into the home side’s penalty area caused panic and allowed Luis to score his and Daya’s second.

So 2 - 1 at half time and the visitors had at last woken up ! As expected Oriel started the second half at a fantastic pace trying to level the scores as soon as possible but the visitors’ defence coped well.

On 55 minutes the home side did equalise when a brilliant strike from distance gave Danni no chance.

Could Daya raise their game again and find a third and may be match winning goal ?

Not so as it was Oriel who took the lead when on 70 minutes a good interpassing move

presented them with the easiest of chances that they gratefully accepted.

So it was now backs to the wall for the visitors as they tried to contain a rampant Oriel.

This they did up until the final minute when from a very tight angle the home side scored their 4th to make it 4 - 1 final score. It was a bad result for Daya as they had worked very hard to get back into the match after conceding the early goal.

They were not helped by two players being ruled out having accumulated 5 yellow cards each. Take nothing away from the winners, they were the better side but how are they second to bottom ?

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VILLAMARTIN WELCOMES SMGS

This week 36 members and their guests played the tree line course of

Villamartin which has had a lot of work done on it lately all for the

El Plantio 2 Golf Society As usual, a lovely day with wall-to-wall sunshine and a gentle breeze blowing. We played a team game on Tuesday and this week it was the Waltz, some good scores in and a very close finish all round. With 20 players this week we went out in 5 teams of 4 and although it was a team game, all individual scores were kept, so an individual member with a good score could be cut, unfortunately for Keith, his team came second, but his score was 41 stableford points

means that he will be cut for his next game.

The results this week: Nearest the pin hole 5: Lyn Young, Hole 9: Gordon Abba 3rd place John O’Brien, Mel Hope, Henry & Bob Bryant with a score of 86 pts 2nd place Ray Housley, Stig, Keith Smith & Lyn Young with a score of 87 pts (on countback) 1st place Ian Henderson, Rod Loveday, Martin Rickman & George Stanhope with a score of 87 pts

better and it was in very good condition.

Our thanks go to all the staff at Villamartin for their hospitality.

There was one singles match today between John Parker and Tony Smale with Tony winning 6 and 5.

NTP’s were won by John Osborne (6), Brian Staines (9), Steve Davis (13) & Brian Staines again on the (17).

Best front and back 9 not in the top 3 were Little and Large Tony

Smale and Barry Roehrig both with 19 points.

Alisdair Grimsley tally of 32 points saw him walk off with the guest prize and second best guest was Eamon Murphy with 30 points.

Bronze division’s top 3 were - Norman McBride (30), Ellen Drakesmith (33) & Chris Hamblett also with 33 points but winning on count back.

Silver’s winners were Alan Macdonald (33), John Drakesmith (34),

The next competition is on 13th May at El Plantio. Put your name on the list in the club house by Sunday, if you would like to play.

Be sure to be there well before 9am on Tuesday.

New members are welcome to join the El Plantio Golf Society, where special membership price is available for anyone who joins the Society.

Visitors are always welcome, contact Ian Henderson, Tel: 966716616 or Mob: 636116230

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for La Serena, 7th May 2014 On this very pleasant day in history, Germany signed an unconditional surrender in Rheims, France and 31 turned out for our latest trip to the gentle watering hole of La Serena to play a 2 ball better ball (medal) which caused some confusion on how to score the cards!

This is a venue where as many of you will know, 16 holes can grab your balls and of course, I do

& Captain Steve Davis continuing his run of form winning with 39 points and another cut in his handicap.

Gold category’s scores were very tightly contested with Theo Boelhouwer(36), Brian Staines (38) & John Osborne taking first prize winning on count back with 38 points.

Well done to all those in the prizes!

This week’s Abacus prize of a very nice bottle of wine went to

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mean the holes where the water is present and not some fictional mermaid with sharp nails doing the grabbing of the spherical objects that can make your eyes water. That said, there was one Norwegian (Dag Lovas) who’s eyes were watering when he found out we had run out of stock and that left him with just one ball.

It has to be said that the course is in quite good condition and the staff were very obliging, as they always are on this course.

With many balls lost into a watery grave, there is no doubt that the sleeve of Srixon Soft Feels for the NTP’s would be of great value to Matthew Taylor, Paula Hagart, and guests Karl and Mark.

The scores on the day

were surprisingly decent with scores in the low mid 60’s and it was an excellent 62 that took the Guest Prize for Father and Son team of Harry and Mark with Harry shooting a nett level par and Mark only 2 over nett.

The members also needed a nett 62 and this was achieved by the winning pair of Matthew Taylor and Bill Starkey. 3 shots back on 65 were the Norwegian equivalent to Mork and Mindy in the guise of Dag Lovas and Roger (veldighyggeligmann) Nilsen taking the runnersup slot and a further 3 shots back with a 68 were Joe Dean and Steve Higgins to claim 3rd spot.

Photo: 2 placed team Our next game, Wednesday 22nd January 2014, see’s us at La Fincagolf courseso if you fancy a game just look at our website www.tmgs.org or call the Fixture Secretary on 966719604.

Keep up to date with all society matters on www.smgs.org or give Baz a quick buzz on 966 730 133 for info on future Wednesday meetings & please remember during these busy months to get your name down early & if you have to cancel, please do so as early as possible - thanks.

Caption for pic - Some of the day’s happy winners.

Tuesday Night Trios Ten Pin Bowling League Week 28 – Final Night - 6th May 2014

As we started the last night of the league, all attention was concentrated on the top of the league, where Split Happens only needed 2 points to take the title. Facing an in form The Dreamers team, SH knew they would have to bowl well and, with Kjell Monsen leading with a 259 scratch game, they comfortably picked up the 2 points needed, to secure the title.

The match went flat after the first game and SH took the game 8 – 0 but, Kjell managed to “concentrate” to amass a 644 scratch series and so consolidate the mens’ high average with 192 per game.

Shane Winfield of Cornish Pride hadn’t liked the ‘ribbing’ he took last week, after Sue W beat him ‘easily’ and, with a 238 scratch game and 671 handicap series, firmly put his wife “back in her place”. His total was not enough to prevent Lucky Strike drawing 4 – 4, with Sue Duke of LS increasing her individual scratch high game to 198. Team Finland, lying second in the league, knew they needed 4 points to keep their position and, when they took the first game, all was going well. However, Crazy Pinz had other ideas and, with Ivar Henriksen bowling his highest scr and h/c series of 558 and 648 respectively, shocked TF and took the game 6 – 2. This meant that, if Hall y Day could beat Bar Mosquitos 8 – 0 and bowl well, they would snatch

second place. With Lesley Day bowling a superb 653 scr and 701 h/c series, ably backed up by Martti Timonens 648 and Tony Rays 622 h/c series, they took the team high h/c series for the season with 1971 and, overhauled TF by 140 pins, to grab second place. Los lobos, knowing they were ‘safe’ from the wooden spoon this season, enjoyed a 4 – 4 drawn game with Los Bandidos.

Maurice Allen had his ‘bit’ for company and, relaxed with a steady 543 series.

Although Juans’ Warriors knew their fate, they still wanted as many points as possible and, with captain Jamie Brian rolling a solid 561, they shared the spoils with Caballo Negro, 4 – 4. Splash set out on lanes 19 and 20, determined to put Hall y Day under pressure for a top three finish but, The Mixers were in no mood to roll over. Splash couldn’t get going in the first game and, TM took the game by 10 pins. Even with Juanjo Carral bowling a 234 scr second game, a 6 – 2 points win wasn’t enough to move Splash into the top three. As another succesful season comes to an end, our presentation night will be held at The Splash Bar and Restaurant Torrevieja, on Saturday 17th May, where all the winners will receive their ‘rewards’, for their endeavours this season.

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Our second visit to the beautifully manicured Alenda course recently, and once again we were blessed with cloudless skies and warm sunshine.

Alas, one no show but this from a member who has a history of losing his way to Alenda and having to do U-turns at motorway toll booths. We were pleased to welcome new member Roy Wealleans to the Society.

No trophy to play for this week and so the Gold winner was Steve Warner with 30 pts on count-back, and the Silver winner,also on countback, was Eric Taylor with 33 pts.

Ntp,s this week,with prizes kindly donated by Nigel from ClubstoHire.

com ,were Steve Warner,AlanJones,Gerry McCabe and Jimmy Scott.

Our next meeting is at Altorreal on 15th May 10.50 start, playing a Texas Scramble for the Optima Optica Trophy.

Our next social event is a Bingo Quiz on 27th May , cost E8 to include a meal of either fish or meat pie. Please let Elspeth know your requirements soonest.

Members will be pleased to know that the Auction Night last week raised Euros 400 towards the Social fund.

Again many thanks to Helena at the La Marina Club for feeding us after the match.

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Out latest society game was at La Serena and we had a team event called Traffic Light and what great fun it was with all team enjoying themselves. We had a new starter for the Paul Hamlin and someone must tell him next time he is to be quite on the tee these new boy’s always problems.

The event was won by Paul new man, Mick Hardy, Barry Butterworth and Smithy with a total of 129pts. Paul Hamlin’s team was second on 117pts and Ian sadler’s team third.

Nearest the pins where win by Paul Newman, Paul Hamlin, John Collins and Mick Hardy the biggest winner of the day was Graham Ree who won the gross two’s.

The next Society’s game is on Wednesday, 21st May 2014 at ALICANTE (San Juan GC).

The format will be Individual Stableford.

(Handicap & Player of the Year qualifier.)

FINAL LEAGUE GAME ITV ORIHUELA RFC B TEAM

I would be obliged if you are intending to play in this game to let me know by email including a buggy if you want one, this will help to ensure you have booked a place and in the booking of the Tee times & buggies with the course.

Payday is on Saturday, 17th May 2014 at La Serena, in the bar area,

This coming weekend ITV Orihuela RFC play their last league game of the seasons on 10 May away to Yecla, hoping to be able to get a full squad of players for the game.

Looking to end the season on a high against a team that has made really good progress against all the other teams, when they have put their real B team in.

Yecla like the other new teams in the league have done themselves really proud and played some very good rugby and looking forward to seeing all of them back next season together with any new teams in the region.

A win on Saturday could see ITV Orihuela RFC finish the season in second place, which is a fantastic achievement consideing the team is made up of juveniles coming up a level, players that have never played before and been their first taste of the sport and the old boys like myself who are slowing down a bit. Let us hope that we can keep them together for next season and bring in more fresh

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This does not mean that this is the end of rugby until next season as the 7’s season starts and also the tournament season starts as well with both Albacete and Elche having their 7’s on 17 May. These are followed by the Murcia 7’s on 7 June and followed on 21 June at Formentera del Segura 3rd exhibition tournament with teams from Albacete, Lorca, San Javier, Elche, Tarafa, Alcoy and Torrevieja already booked in.

Then on 2 August the San Juan beach rugby tournament is on again.

I am now at Zoco Market on Sundays third row up from the road at the back of the market, so come on down there for all of your rugby branded clothing and playing gear, and anything you want to know about rugby in the area.

Training is at the Miguel Hernandez University ground at 20.15 on Tuesday and Thursday for the seniors and juveniles.

The juniors start at 18.15.

So if you are interested, dig out those rugby boots and come along and see for yourself what it is like.

New players are always welcome no matter what age or skill level you are.

If you would like more information about what is going on in the club, you can contact the club by phoning myself, Garry on 692 767 242, and for the juniors contact Oscar on 600 871 606 (Spanish)

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€19,950

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