Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader Edition 637

No 637

Monday 3rd - Sunday 9th October, 2016

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FAOC DELIVERS 90 PROPOSALS TO MAYOR

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epresentatives of the Coastal Collective, the Federation of the Orihuela Costa (FAOC), met with the Orihuela mayor, Emilio BascuĂąana, and the councillor of Tourism, Sofia Alvarez, on

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Wednesday, when they presented the city officials with a comprehensive document of complaints and proposals, compiled by Coastal Residents, for inclusion in the 2017 Municipal Budget.

In justifying the demands of Coastal residents the FAOC President, Joaquin Capel ,stated that "We Oriolanos want nothing more than an equitable

share of the budget, monies to which we are entitled and investment in which the coastal area is so desperately in need.�

Spokesman Thomas Moreno said that many of the proposals are repeat requests that have been submitted to the council on lots of previous occasions.

In outlining the services required he said that much of the coastal infrastructure is ageing and in poor condition.

Many of the public services provided by the council are totally inadequate and from a list of over 90 proposals at least 35 of them are considered to be in need of urgent action and financial investment.

He said that the document has been prepared and developed over many months and that it has involved over fifty people from many different associations.

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Campoverde Theatre Group were delighted to present a cheque of over 700 Euros to the Help the Hero’s Charityrecently. This represented the second donation from their last production, “Somme” Memories of a Century which also raised money for The Royal British Legion. The success of this show has encouraged the group to present another Supper show at the Phoenix Nights Bar. The group are now busy rehearsing “ Gone But Not Forgotten; Memories of the Stars”, to again be staged at the Phoenix Nights Bar, San Miguel de Salinas. This production will pay homage to some of the great presonalities that have died during 2016, so many well loved stars of stage, television and the world of popular music. The

work of a few of these will be presented by the Theatre Group during an evening of song, dance and some very funny sketches.

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A Grand Charity Market in aid of The Butterfly Children Charity, DEBRA will be held on Wednesday 5th October at The Marjal, Costa Blanca Camping & Resort Catral which can be found on the AP7 Junction 730.

This great event starts at mid day with a great line up of Entertainers including headline stars from the Benidorm Palace who are giving their time for free. Popular names such as Stevie Spit, Kylie Burgazzi, Jay Markwick and many more will be entertaining you while you browse the many interesting Market Stalls.

A grand raffle will be held in aid of The Butterfly Children Charity, DEBRA and you will be able to get information about the children who are born with this incurable skin condition from Mary and her team at the DEBRA stall.

If you would like a stall or want further information about the day please contact Colin from Preeva Jewellery on 665 225 991. Your support gives these children wings!

Members of Campoverde Theatre Group

AECC Balloon Race for Breast Cancer This is an event we do every year around the date of Breast Cancer Day, Sunday 9th October 12-6.30pm.

For the third year running Zenia Boulevard are very kindly hosting the event, which we are very grateful for.

The Sunshine FM team will be with us all day, compared by Stevie Spit and the crowds will be entertained by Just Ollie, No limit, Nikki G, Dan Davy, Nick Gold, Kevin Tyler, JJ, Janelle, Ritchie Alexander, Johnny Lea, Jay Markwick and Kylie. All the performers will be giving their time up for free, all such great supporters of our charity.

Come along for a great afternoon and for just 2€ buy a balloon ticket, write your details and message on.

The tickets will be attached to pink balloons and released around 6.30pm. The ticket which is found the furthest away will receive a prize of 100€ and the person who finds it will receive 20€.

Tickets will also be on sale at Zenia Boulevard on Saturday 8th October.

“Wife after Death”

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are a drama group who perform in Benijofar, this is our second production, following the huge success of our first, a farce called Don't Dress for Dinner, with profits going to the Benijofer Crisis Appeal as they did last time, (2,500 euros ).

Fun and feuding at the funeral of comedian and national treasure Dave Thursby, colleagues and friends gather to pay their last respects but what ensues is anything but respectful, as Dave's glamourous widow Laura (Robin Smith) battles with a total stranger, "the woman in black"(Eileen Hamilton) as guests look on in a mixture of both

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Paying homage to the stars

Dates for your diary are Thursday 13th, Friday 14th, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th October.

This show promises to be a great evening of entertainment and the evening promises to show a very affectionate look at stars who will continue to live in our memories. Tickets cost only 10€, the price including a one course meal.

Tickets are available from the Ticket Line: ctgticketline@gmail.com or telephone : 629 258 697. You can also purchase tickets directly from The Book Shop, San Miguel or why not drop into the Community Centre, Blue Lagoon (Monday and Wednesday 2-4 pm).

Grand Charity Market in aid of Butterfly Children Charity DEBRA

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horror and amusement.

This two act comedy was written by Eric Chappell who also wrote Rising Damp, Home to Roost and The Bounder. Tickets are 8 euro and are available by contacting:- tickets.acts@gmail.com or calling 646 277 724. Tickets are also available from local outlets including Catorce Restaurant, Benijofar.

The performances are on the 3rd, 4th and 5th November 2016 with curtain up at 8 p.m. sharp. It is being performed at the Benijofar Cultural Centre, with profits going to the Benijofar Crisis Appeal.

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Audioguide for Orihuela Museum The Museum of Sacred Art in Orihuela has recently introduced a new audioguide that allows visitors to enjoy a tour of its exhibition with a recorded spoken commentary which provides background, context, and information on the exhibits being viewed in the different areas and rooms.

According to the director, Jose Antonio Martinez, it is a great step forward and will make visits to the museums by non Spanish speaking residents and visitors much more informative and enjoyable.

The system will be further developed with the future addition of interactive whiteboards in each of the separate rooms, which will provide access to additional information of different pieces that are displayed.

The audioguide, which has developed over the past three months, is available in Spanish, English and Italian and partially in French. It is hoped to be able to provide a commentary in Valenciano in the coming weeks.

Creator Pablo López, said that the intention is to create a network of audio guides to facilitate cultural information to tourists in all city museums and cultural buildings.

The new resource was introduced by the director

of the Museum of Sacred Art, Juan Antonio Martínez, during World Tourism Day under the theme of 'promoting universal accessibility'.

Orihuela’s Museum of Sacred Art is situated by the Palacio Episcopal de Orihuela. It is opened from Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 7pm and on Sunday from 10am to 2pm.

More information at: museodeartesacro.es or by phone: 966 74 36 27

Moonwatch in Punta Prima

Interested in Astronomy? Come to the MOONWATCH You may remember that last month we invited people to come and view Saturn through our telescopes. This proved to be very popular and was a great success. We would now like to invite you all to view the Moon.

We are all familiar with the appearance of the Moon up there in the sky that we usually forget what it is - a completely separate world, orbiting

Earth, out there in space. The Moon is one celestial object that never fails to impress when seen through a telescope.

Its our nearest neighbour in space - big, bright and beautifully bleak and just a quarter of a million miles away. When observed through binoculars or telescope. the terminator [the line that separates sunlight and shadow] makes the lunar landscape stand out in stark relief. Mountains, craters and valleys look especially steep and rugged because the low Sun makes every hill cast a long dramatic shadow.

The event will take place on Punta Prima Promenade, just up from the Nautilus Restaurant on 13th October 2016 from 8:45pm onwards .

Vega Baja Astronomy Group - vegabaja.astronomygroup@gmail.com The group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 2:30pm at Casa Tom on Avenida Jaca, San Luis.

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Missing woman found safe There was a happy ending on Thursday when an elderly woman suffering from Alzheimer’s disease was reported missing from the Orihuela pedenia of El El Mudamiento.

The woman, who was identified by neighbours as Rosario, had been missing from her home since the previous evening at which time a search was mounted involving the Policia Local, Civil Protection, Red Cross, the Provincial Fire Consortium (also with canine unit), ECOS (Unidad Canina) and the Civil Guard.

The woman was found early on Thursday morning in a rural area less than a kilometre from her home. She was located in a small cove amongst a bed of reeds where she had been sheltering from the overnight rains. A medical helicopter was quickly despatched to the scene which airlifted her to the Vega Baja Hospital for a medical examination.

The Orihuela councillor for emergencies, Victor Valverde, was swift to congratulate the control centre and the search teams for their contribution which resulted in a successful outcome. He also thanked local residents for their hospitality and assistance in the provision of sustenance to the crews during their overnight efforts.

A Choirmaster / Mistress and organist or pianist For the La Siesta Evangelical Church on the La Siesta Urbanization in Torrevieja We have a wonderful church with an equally wonderful and friendly congregation, who make all new members feel very welcome and included in our services.

Up until earlier this year we also had a magnificent choir who led the congregation in the singing of hymns. Unfortunately, this is now missing, as we have lost both our long-standing Choir Master and our lead organist.

WHERE ARE ALL THE CHOIR LEADERS AND CHURCH ORGANISTS? WE REALLY DO NEED YOUR HELP! We have a wonderful choir of approximately 20 strong who really need someone to lead them and someone to play for them. The Choir would normally sing at our 11.00am services which are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday, (and 5th Sunday, when

this applies). Our new Choir Leader could possibly have been a Music Teacher or been part of a Choir or Band.

In addition, as well as our wonderful church organ we have an electric piano, so anyone who could play either of these instruments would be greatly appreciated to accompany the choir.

Our new church organist/pianist would also be required to help our existing organist with our 9.30am Services on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.

Our Church is very proud of its Choir and appreciate them singing to a congregation of about 100.

The Choir is a happy bunch who enjoy sharing their love of music, and it shows, so if you also love music please join us.

If you are interested in either Leading the Choir or becoming our Organist/Pianist please contact Pastor Keith on 666 180 108, or come along to one of our services to see for yourself.

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Continued from Page One FAOC delivers 90 proposals to Mayor “They have spent many hours analysing the shortcomings of the council provided coastal services,” he said, “giving rise to more than ninety proposals which the mayor now needs to give some serious thought.”

The mayor told the gathering that “there is a unanimous desire amongst the government team that the views and interests of the citizens of the coast are seriously considered when deciding and prioritising council spending and investments although these things are not as simple as they seem.”

Aspects that can be dealt with fairly quickly and easily include a coastal cleanup plan, improvements to waste collection and the increased cleaning of roads and public spaces including gardens and parks. There should also be the introduction of an eco - park for the deposit of garden waste and prunings.

The report also asks for increased services on the

beaches, including better solutions to the collection and disposal of algae. He said that such measures should be introduced all year, not just in the high season.

Other complaints include the poor state of paving and signage, greater attention to accessibility, certainly for the elderly and the infirm, increased safety, for example the road between Villamartin and La Zenia which in dire need of improvement.

Oscar Garrido, from the Villamartin Neighborhood Association, highlighted the problems faced as a result of the excessive influx of cars resulting from the opening of the boulevard. He said that his members are in desperate need of traffic calming measures in order to slow the traffic down.

The subject of the La Zenia Emergency Centre was raised once again as was the lack of cultural facilities and events being provided on the coast.

Adolfo Hernandez, secretary of the FAOC, highlighted the problems in Dehesa de Campoamor where the pavements are virtually nonexistent,

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Mayor Emilio Bascuñana flanked by the Cllr for Tourism Sofia Alvarez

representing a clear danger to pedestrians and vehicles.

Following the meeting Moreno said that "we have done the work on the coast and the mayor is now

well aware of our requests. We now trust him to take them away and give them some thought but only time will tell as to whether our voices have been heard.

bullring is red rag to coastal residents

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he historic bull ring in Orihuela which has been a crumbling ruin for the last 30 years is to be saved and turned into a beautiful cultural arena for up to 2,800 persons with museum, garden, playground for children and cafeteria. It will be Orihuela city’s third cultural centre. Already they have the classic Teatro Circo which can seat an audience of 1,000 and the Lonja which is used for exhibitions and has an auditorium with seats for 600. The cost of restoring the bull ring is estimated to be over €400,000.

And where will this money come from? From the Orihuela Costa, obviously!

Orihuela Costa with a population equal to that of Orihuela city, has no cultural centre.

The many groups which organise cultural and social activities such as choirs, theatre, dance, bridge, indoor sports and simply social groups all have to find and pay for premises in which to organise their activities, mainly in bars and restaurants.

Orihuela Costa has no library for leisure reading and study facilities for our nearly 5,000 children and young people. The so-called reading point isolated, stocked with second hand books was run by volunteers. An unviable half measure, it was closed some time ago.

Orihuela city has three splendid public libraries with professional staff.

In the recent public hearings for the 2017 budget, C.L.A.R.O., the Federation of Associations of Orihuela Costa and an interested resident put forward proposals for a cultural centre in Orihuela Costa, including a Library, to be situated on municipal land in the parking area of the centrally placed La Zenia Boulevard Commercial Centre.

The Mayor said on the occasion of the budget hearing that there would be left over funds from previous financial years and Orihuela Costa could look forward soon to some attractive investments in infrastructure and social facilities. He did not refer to the rumour that a so-called cultural centre would be housed in an inappropriate empty shell of a building isolated, kilometres from the centre of Orihuela Costa, along the canal road in Villamartin, with no parking

facilities, beside an abandoned social housing project. Nor did he apologise for the fact that year after year, Orihuela Costa gets no benefit whatsoever from the million euro annual cultural budget.

The reason: because Orihuela Costa it has no facilities for hosting events!!

Alas, we are being cheated again of our rights. At first the Mayor was reported to be intending to take the money for the revamped bull ring from funds set aside to expropriate land to be used to complete the coastal promenade between Cala Capitan and Cala Mosca.

Such disrespect for an emblematic project to enhance the Orihuela Costa coastline would not have been surprising. Fortunately, this scheme proved unworkable otherwise we could have said goodbye for ever to a completed coastal promenade, perhaps the only jewel in Orihueal Costa’s otherwise hollow crown. Now the funds to revamp the ruined bullring are apparently to be taken from the left over funds from previous years – the ones half-promised by the Mayor for Orihuela Costa.

Bad luck Orihuela Costa. Once again we are to be victims of shabby, shameful treatment when a revived housing boom is expanding the population of Orihuela Costa, swelling the coffers of the Orihuela Town Hall and aggravating the deficiencies in services and facilities from which we suffer. The Orihuela city political parties have no shame. Discrimination and exploitation are the contributions they make to Orihuela Costa without acknowledging that without the income from the coast, the city would suffer a tremendous reduction in services, cultural and sporting facilities and quality of life in general.

Robbing Orihuela Costa of the money needed to improve our quality of life in order to revamp the bullring and create a third cultural centre in Orihuela city, should be a red rag to the bull of Orihuela Costa’s respectful, law abiding, tax paying for nothing-in-return residents. (CLARO Press release).

Disused building,Villamartin canal.

This could never be a cultural centre!!

But it may be what the Town Hall is considering

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Are you Confused about Television?

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hese days there are so many different types of television available satellite, IPTV, re-broadcast, android, freesat, freeview and more, so we would like to take a while to explain some basics and pros and cons of all the systems.

Satellite Television Definitely the most reliable and best picture quality. This comes straight from a dish . With an option of freesat ( no monthly fees ) or movie and sport packages you can see all your UK channels with some in HD. Some receivers will also have android built in for streaming through the internet movies, box sets, sports or channels from other countries.You can also have receivers that have more than 1 tuner so you can record one and watch another.

In Spain you can get a system that has ALL UK channels (sports , movies etc ) for around a 100€ per year, this connects to the dish and the internet but all the pictures come from the dish so internet speed is not vital.

Official SKY cards are also available and this is the best system, but you must pay the full official Sky subscription price.

Obviously the bigger the dish the better but, despite what some installers will tell you, a well installed 1.4 mtr dish will work well in most areas without any problems.

IPTV Internet Protocol Television ( IPTV) is streamed through the internet. This requires a decent standard of reliable internet otherwise you will get buffering and freezing. The lower you set your picture quality the better it will work, however, the picture could then be a bit blurred. A good thing about this system is you do not need a dish but you will suffer on quality. You can get systems that are free per month ie they run ‘Film On’ etc but again quality can be poor but then for a low price and no fee it does a job.

Others you pay monthly for and can include movies on demand and a 7 day catch up service and more channels than you would get on a satellite dish. But be warned, if your internet is not good even BBC will not work.

Re-broadcast This is when a company takes some channels via a dish and re-sends them to your house. The good point is a small dish, however the picture quality is not as good as a direct dish and you will pay a monthly fee.

Android Boxes These again use internet. You can put free services on them like Film On, Mobdro, Showbox etc but again good internet is very important and picture quality is not as good. These can be good on a second receiver or have a satellite receiver that does satellite and android as mentioned earlier.

Freesat and Freeview Freesat is the free channel package from the UK ie BBC, ITV etc .

350 channels including regionals. UK Freeview is not available in Spain. This works on an aerial and will get you Spanish freeview TDT instead.

Most of these systems can be viewed all under one roof at Satellites Direct in San Miguel . Established 8 years and in the shop for 4 they will not be "here today gone tomorrow" and having a showroom means not only can you view everything, but also have a reliable point of contact.The owner and staff are very knowledgable and has been in the industry for over 30 years offering good honest advice.

So to view any system, or if you need help or have some questions, contact Satellites Direct San Miguel 966 72 3792 or see their advert right.

WARNING: Watching Pay TV without an official subscription is illegal

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A HISTORIC REFERENDUM On Thursday June 23, the people of Britain voted for a British exit, or Brexit, from the European Union in a historic referendum. This decision has prompted jubilant celebration whilst sending shockwaves through the global economy. Over the next two years or so, Britain will negotiate its exit under article 50 of the Treaty on European Union.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER BRITAIN EXITS THE EU Through the withdrawal negotiations, nothing will change for British expats in Spain because the UK will remain part of the EU during this transitional period. However, what happens after Britain has left the EU and how this may affect you is still unclear.

LEGAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE Whilst many questions remain unanswered, Línea Directa would like to remind its customers that they can include our Legal Assistance service in their insurance policies. Then, if you have any

queries you can call and consult one of our lawyers. They offer information and legal advice on a wide range of matters such as inheritance, family, taxes, purchase and rental of property, etc.

As the Brexit negotiations evolve, our legal team will keep abreast of all the latest developments relating to events occurring in the Spanish territory and those to which Spanish legislation is applicable.

24-HOUR ASSISTANCE FOR EMERGENCY LEGAL CONSULTATIONS Should you require an immediate legal consultation, which due to the gravity of the matter in hand cannot wait, we offer a 24-hour legal advice service. Regardless of the time of day, we can provide immediate specialist legal advice for emergency incidents relating to you, your family or your home.

IN ENGLISH The service is entirely in English. From the drafting and revision of legal documents to negotiations with third parties and or opposing parties.

We can’t provide all the answers to the questions raised by the Britain’s exit of the EU, but we can provide sound legal advice for our expatriate customers living in Spain.

We hope this information is of interest to you.

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San Miguel’s Environmental Management denounced

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he neighbourhood association ‘San Miguel Archangel’ has denounced as "catastrophic" the environmental management of the municipality by the town council. At the end of the first year of the new political term they have reported nine environmental problems that have seriously degraded the natural heritage in the local area.

Included on the list is the reclamation of forest soil, the dumping of debris in green areas and inadequacies in the town’s sewage network.

Most of these complaints are of an agricultural nature surrounding the reclamation and relocation of forest soil. Other problems highlighted are said to affect areas of tracts of land of high ecological and cultural value, which are included in the Valencian forest map. There are also concerns over the dumping of debris in green areas as well as the poor state of the sewage system in many residential areas.

The main part of these attacks has affected directly the conservation of cultural and natural heritage in the areas of special protection for birds, the Sierra de Escalona and Dehesa de Campoamor. This is an

Untreated sewage area included in the Natura 2000 network and therefore subject to the rules of environmental protection. In most cases, the association have said, there was a lack of relevant and appropriate controls.

Despite the seriousness of all the problems which have been raised, nine in all, the Association state that there has been nothing but silence from the Councillor of the environment, María José Costa Medrano (UPyD.

Healthcare Grants available

The Orihuela Councillor for Health, Noelia Grao, announced last week that her department is inviting bids for financial grants on behalf of legally constituted non profit making associations operating in healthcare and animal protection.

A total of 30,000 euro of municipal aid is available but applica-

tions must be submitted by 20 October at the offices of the General Register of Orihuela, located in the Prop Building.

She said that "the council want to promote the implementation of activities in two important areas, those of health and the protection of animals at the local level through associations and

non-profit entities.""

Thus, the groups that feel they are eligible for aid, should develop programs in health studies, information campaigns, and in the awareness of social and health matters; patient care programs, which are complementary to those offered by the Valencia Health Agency.

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Fine Indian Dining at the New Delhi Restaurant appy, Danny and Babar are well known to most regular diners along the Cabo Roig strip, Happy and Danny having worked for many years in the Eiffel Tower restaurant while Babar was a familiar sight just two doors down in the Balti Tower.

But after becoming part of the fabric at each of their former workplaces the three friends thought it was time to move on and open up an establishment of their own, and so the New Delhi was born, just prior to the start of the 2016 summer season.

Situated in the heart of Cabo Roig, right in the middle of the popular strip, the trio brought in experienced chefs from Bombay and Bangalore. They kitted out their new establishment and modern kitchen from scratch and in so doing they brought the authentic cuisine of India to your very doorstep.

Taking the best of the experiences gained in their previous restaurants the threesome are now able to provide guests with a traditional Indian dining experience in a restaurant where customers will find a haven of peace, tranquillity and quality food, offering true pleasure for both your taste buds and your eyes.

As well as the customary evening opening from 5pm till

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late the New Delhi also opens its doors between 12noon and 3pm for those wishing to eat earlier in the day. And at both sittings, up until 9pm, you can enjoy their special early bird menu which includes a poppadom appetiser plus any starter, main course, rice or nan, and a small beer, water or glass of wine for just 9,95€.

They can also boast an incredible two person menu that offers any starter, any selection from their extensive main course range, rice or nan and a bottle of wine for just 25€ per couple.

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In addition to the menu, and their array of Northern Indian Specials, even if you can’t find your favourite Indian dish amongst the vast range of available choices, you simply have to ask any one of the threesome and it will be prepared, and where else can you find that.

Such is the knowledge and the skill of their new team of chefs.

With their spacious and clean restaurant, paying attention to even the most minor detail at your table, you are sure to feel that your dining experience will be second to none.

Right on your doorstep, to eat in or take away, the choice is yours.

Their menu is extensive, with everything you could ever desire, from Tandoori to chicken, lamb to fish, served just the way you want it.

With the New Delhi, Happy, Danny and Babar are raising the bar on quality and fine dining. My wife and I have tried and enjoyed the restaurant on many occasions and we would honestly recommend that you visit and sample the wonderful food for yourselves.

Take away options are also available with a free bottle of wine with every order over 20€. Call 966 841 855 or 632 178 652 for orders, reservations or further information.

Torrevieja’s seismic risk

Nine died in the Lorca quake Torrevieja is about to enter into a contract in which a number of buildings and areas in the town will be evaluated for seismic risk.

It is intended that the study will identify those buildings where work is necessary in order to reduce the impact of earthquakes on public safety through improvement of the built- environment, so as to resist earthquake effects such as ground shaking.

The initiative is being promoted by the CEO of the local police, Javier Minguez, who is seeking to provide a hazard and risk assessment of the vulnerability to seismic risk in areas such as Acequión and Las Torretas.

Minguez said that his staff needs up to date analysis so as to provide them to develop an awareness strategy in a town that has one of the largest seismic risks in the country.

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QUICKIE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 7 Avenue; 8 Canter; 10 Torment; 11 Radio; 12 Rock; 13 Leant; 17 Delay; 18 Toil; 22 Amass; 23 Crowded; 24 Benign; 25 Fringe.

DOWN: 1 Pasture; 2 Terrace; 3 Outer; 4 Vagrant; 5 Study; 6 Brood; 9 Utterance; 14 Message; 15 Mordant; 16 Pledged; 19 Maybe; 20 Taint; 21 Hoard.

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CRYPTIC ACROSS: 7 Occult; 8 Turn to; 10

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Scuttle; 11 Lathe; 12 Nora; 13

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Stone; 17 Wring; 18 Open; 22

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Orate; 23 Latvian; 24 Cathay; 25

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Repeal.

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Sloth; 4 Outline; 5 Unite; 6 Romeo;

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Obdurate (8) Renounce (6) Appear (4) Fruitful (8) Material (6) Average (4) Leaning (8) Realm (8) Coarse (6) Shrewd (6) Sell (4) Tend (4)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z DOWN 1. A priest is disturbed about a sponger (8) 2. Tick this kind of card (6) 3. See 18 Ac. 4. Looks after mother and is discreetly silent (5,3) 5. More solidly rooted tree beside the sea in France (6) 6. Please allow a performing animal inside (4) 11. Presumably, it's not for a heavy drinker (5,3) 13. Lads about to press for the operators (8) 15. Safe jobs don't attract this sort of money (6) 17. A small number attempt to get round a lawyer (6) 19. A sharper man on the board (4) 21. They stop people telling jokes (4)

SUDOKU CHALLENGE Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

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Pete Best born?

7. Which six letter word describes both a rupture and the leap out of the water made by a whale?

8. What are the first four words to both the original and classic Hippocratic Oath?

9. The following lyrics about money are from which songs? a. Always sunny in a rich man's world. b.

Watch the greenbacks tumble, feel the Sterling crumble. c. New car, caviar, four star daydream, think I'll buy me a football team. d. I saw Captain Farrell and his money he was countin. e. I've got 40,000 French Francs in my fridge 10. The title of which extremely popular film is the Hindu word for a god or goddess that comes to earth?

11. Perhaps the longest winning streak in sporting history, 132 years (1857-1983), was the successful defence of the America's Cup by which club?

12. Fruit flies were the first animals to do what in 1947?

13. The title of which hit song from 1978, found in the Rolling Stone list of the '500 Greatest Songs of All Time', is a Queen in Welsh mythology "taken by the wind"?

14. Since the introduction of the Premier League in England, which ten players have scored the most goals? (Premier League goals only) One point for each correct answer 15. What was the name of the doctrine, jokingly coined by Mikhail Gorbachev in October 1989 as his Soviet Union 'faced the final curtain', that was seen internationally as Moscow giving permission to its allies to decide their own futures?

QUIZ ANSWERS 1. Dumbledore. 2. Nicosia (Cyprus) and Lisbon (Portugal). 3. A marriage between a god and a goddess. 4. The MIR space station hit the Pacific Ocean. MIR means 'peace' or 'world'. 5. Pulp Fiction. 6. a. Scotland (Edinburgh), b. India (Madras). 7. Breach.

8. "I swear by Apollo". 9. a. Money Money Money (ABBA), b. Wall Street Shuffle (10cc), c. Money (Pink Floyd), d. Whisky in the Jar (Thin Lizzy), e. The Money Song (Monty Python). 10. Avatar. 11.

NYYC (New York Yacht Club). 12. Go into space. 13. Rhiannon (Fleetwood Mac). 14. In order: Alan Shearer, Andy Cole, Thierry Henry, Robbie Fowler, Les Ferdinand, Michael Owen, Teddy Sheringham, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Dwight Yorke and Robbie Keane. 15. The Sinatra Doctrine (The name alluded to the Frank Sinatra song "My Way" - the Soviet Union was allowing these nations to go their own way).

ACROSS 7. Certificate authorising connubial rows! (8,5) 8. The rigour of a difficult craft (8) 9. One burrowing beneath the breakwater (4) 10. One that shoots a follower of Falstaff (6) 12. Glum when getting a circular letter in code (6) 14. Buccaneer goes back about the present time (3-3) 16. Etiquette required, we hear, for fine houses (6) 18, and 3Dn. Keep quiet after the barman mixed up the hen food (4-4) 20. Somehow got there without being separated (8) 22. One who fights with somebody else (2-11)

1. Which very wise and enchanting fictional character's name is the Old English for any insect that flies with a loud humming noise?

2. What is the most eastern E.U. capital city and what is the most western E.U. capital city?

3. What kind of heavenly marriage is 'Hierogamy'?

4. There was literally peace on Earth at 06:00 UTC, March 23, 2001. Explain.

5. The following words are from which cult film?

"Nobody's gonna hurt anybody. We're gonna be like three little Fonzies here. And what's Fonzie like? Come on Yolanda, what's Fonzie like?"

"Cool?" "What?" "He's cool" "Correctamundo" 6. The four Beatles we all know, George, Paul, John and Ringo were all born in Liverpool. The other two, Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best were not.

In fact, both were born outside of England. In which country was a. Stuart Sutcliffe born and b.

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ Barrie Mahoney was a head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands to launch and edit a new English language newspaper. He enjoys life in the sun as a columnist and author, and continues to write a series of popular novels, books for expats, as well as designing mobile apps and websites to promote the Canary Islands.

Escape to the Ice A few years ago, I wrote an article called 'Escape to the Sun', which was followed shortly afterwards by a book of the same title. Since that time, I am occasionally reminded by expats in other parts of the world that some expats are not particularly interested in the sun, but prefer to start a new life in cooler parts of the world. In order to address what some may see as an imbalance in ‘Letters from the Atlantic’, I offer the following story.

Older expats will remember those heady days after the Second World War, when the governments of both Australia and New Zealand encouraged a rapid growth in their population and prosperity by encouraging would-be British expats to relocate under their ‘Assisted Passage’ schemes. All it took was ten pounds per adult, with free passage for children, and a new life in a young and exciting country could begin. The governments of these countries promised housing, employment and generally a more optimistic future outside the UK. These expats become known as the ‘Ten Pound Poms’ and many of us will have family members or know of people who took advantage of this positive opportunity for migrants to seek a new life for themselves and their families. Later, there were similar government schemes on offer, with one engagingly called ‘Bring Out a Briton’. These schemes reached a peak in 1969, but sadly ended in 1982.

The ‘Ten Pound Poms’ had an obligation to remain in the country for at least two years; otherwise they would have to refund the cost of their subsidised passage, which was substantial and therefore acted as a deterrent. Some returned home, but a large number failed to settle

back in the UK, and returned to Australia and New Zealand once again. These expats became known as the ‘Boomerang Poms’.

Australia offered similar schemes to the Irish Republic, the Netherlands, Greece, Italy and West Germany, as well as Turkey, Malta and Cyprus. This was at a time when migration was seen as positive.

How things have changed; all this is in stark contrast to current world events where many view migrants in a negative and depressing light.

The days of the ‘Ten Pound Poms’ are now long gone, or are they? In many ways, the free movement of people provided by the European Union has provided similar opportunities for expats to live and work in a country of their own choosing. Despite the uncertainties created by the Brexit vote, many continue to leave the UK to seek a better future for themselves and their families.

Now, getting back to the title of this 'Letter'; how about moving to Iceland? From what I hear, it is an incredibly beautiful country, with many friendly and welcoming people. Often known as ‘The Land of Fire’, Iceland has a great deal to offer the expat who is looking to escape from the UK and to start a new life in this Nordic nation. The crime rate is very low and murders are very rare in the country. Indeed, the World Economic Forum has voted Iceland as the most peaceful country in the world for the last six years.

If you are looking for happiness, Iceland came third in the table, just behind Denmark and Sweden for the happiness factor, according to the United Nations. There are mountains to explore, waterfalls to admire, as well as hot springs to soak in. It is also one of the best places in the world to admire and experience the wonder of the Northern Lights. What’s not to like?

Iceland is currently rather keen to encourage British people who may be interested in locating permanently to their beautiful country.

Following the world economic crisis, when Iceland was badly affected by its banking industry, its population fell rapidly as workers moved to other countries to find work. The time has now come to redress the balance and the country’s economy is in need of a boost, which will be helped by an increase in migration to the country. One Icelandic budget airline is currently offering to refund the cost of the flight to Iceland if the traveller subsequently relocates to the country.

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All it takes is a signed lease agreement, employment confirmation, or university acceptance letter and a free flight and a world of new experiences could be yours.

All this sounds very appealing and I may visit Iceland one day.

However there is always a downside, isn’t there? It is hard to overstate the importance of fish to the Icelandic people, since it remains the cornerstone of their economy. Over the centuries, fish has become a key source of the nation’s food, as well as its wealth. Sadly, I really couldn't stay too long, since I have an aversion to the smell and taste of fish, which I gather the locals are rather keen on. Clearly, it takes all sorts.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his book, ‘Island in the Sun’ (ISBN: 9780992767181). Available in paperback, as well as Kindle. © Barrie Mahoney

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QUESADA LADIES CLUB The Annual General Meeting of the Quesada Ladies Club will be held at the Cooper’s Arms, Dona Pepa, on Tuesday 13th September 2016. This is for members only, and they will be admitted at the usual time of 2.30pm.

Volunteers are urgently needed in all areas by the Age Concern LIFELINE Team visiting people in their own homes to assess their needs, reporting back to the Lifeline Team Leader. There are many people who live alone, are lonely and need some form of social contact. Please call Age Concern on 96 678 6887.

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TORREVIEJA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (TCF) is an English speaking lively church located at Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68, Torrevieja 03183. Residents and holiday-

makers are welcome to attend our services every Sunday at 10.30 a.m. with communion and “kids church”. During the month of August there will be NO Wednesday Fellowship meetings because of holidays and the heat. Our Wednesday Fellowship Meetings (Bible Study) will recommence in September beginning at 6.00 p.m. For further information see our website www.tcf-Spain.org or tel: 966700391.

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The Leader Newspaper is recruiting Sales Staff in La Marina, Quesada and on the Orihuela Costa. If you are able to spare a few hours a week and would like to earn extra cash call us now on 640 534 964 for an informal chat.

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We want to Buy Aid2Mobility. We can sell your second hand equipment...call in and see us in our new premises at the Discount Depot, C/Los Arcos

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We want to Sell House Clearance Sale. Telescope Astro Gazer 70mm as new ideal Christmas Present 70€, WII music set, drums & Guitar and discs 35€, XBOX 360 with 20 games 100€, Birth Pool in a Box perfect condition, 100€, Ikea High Chair 10€, Childrens Blackboard/colouring board with paper reel 15€, Childrens Travel cot 50€, Ikea Baby proof drawer kits x2 3€, Diabetic Blood sugar checker Accu Check 20€, Sports Gear, Kite Surfing Boards Naish x 2 100€, Roller Blades size 40 10€, Ski’s Ideal for tall male Good condition 150€, Ski’s , set of Carvers 30€, Books ideal for carboot etc 38 mix hardbacks etc 15€, House Hold/Garden Gear, Vax Steam cleaner 20€, Fan Table top 10€,

Garden leaf blower/dust sucker 50€, Stacking shelves metal 10€, Chainsaw electric 40€, Radio cassette/cd player 15€, Trolley cart great for hauling things 20€, Sofa 2 seater Brown Leather couch Good Condition 85€, Pine Drawers 6. 40€, Call 628 166 738 or email rmabiss@hotmail.com

Property for Rent URGENT! - Properties required for waiting clients. We are receiving requests for La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, San Miguel schools catchment area, 2 or 3 bed houses, and detached villas.

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WANTED URGENTLY We are receiving requests for La Zenia, Playa Flamenca, San Miguel schools catchment area, detached houses. If you think your property may be suitable please CALL NOW on 966 772 553 JACARILLA Within walking distance of all amenities, including bars, the village pool and small weekly market. This ground floor apartment is just a short drive from many larger towns, including the historic city of Orihuela, and up to 25 minute drive from the beaches of Torrevieja, Orihuela Costa and Guardamar del Segura. 425 pcm including an allowance for bills.

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Communal pool and bar in a secure and gated community. 400 euro per month, plus bills. Call Terry on 617 599 470 FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living.

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Archway from lounge leads to full bathroom with external window and spacious master bedroom with large window providing plenty of natural light.

English TV, communal pool. 375 euros per calendar month including an allowance for bills.

Contracts provided 966 772 553 JACARILLA. 3 Bed, 2 bath apartment. Good sized separate kitchen with external patio off, balcony with lovely views over orange groves. UK TV, air-con, communal pool 400 euros per calendar month, including allowance for bills. Long term contracts provided 966 772 553 SAN MIGUEL DE SALINAS. Large 1 bed apartment. Built in 2010, everything as new. Good sized separate kitchen, balcony off lounge, English TV, air-con, communal pool. 395 euros per

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In the bunker with ‘Mick the Grip’

JACK NICKLAUS could be as ruthless a destroyer as any in his day, but he does believe in sporting tradition. At Royal Birkdale in 1969, the Ryder Cup came down to the last hole of the last match between Nicklaus and Tony Jacklin. On the 17th, Nicklaus led by one shot, until Jacklin sank a 50-ft eagle putt to square it. On the 18th Nicklaus sank a 4ft putt, leaving his opponent a 3ft putt for a draw. If he missed it the USA would win the cup outright. Nicklaus then bent and picked up Jacklin’s ball marker rather than forcing him to putt out.

He said: "I don't think you would have missed that, Tony, but I didn't want to give you the chance." The Ryder Cup ended with 16 points to each team, the USA retaining the cup.

Most of Nicklaus’s teammates were furious, Sam Snead growled: ”We came over here to win, not to be good old boys.” British skipper Eric Brown had earlier instructed his players not to look for American balls if they landed in the rough, and during a fourball on the second day the captains had to come out and calm the warring players down.

Nicklaus and Jacklin became friends, and went on to design the Concession Golf Club in Florida together. Nicklaus says now: “Of course everyone wants to win but the important thing is the game. There’s a lot of nice things about the Ryder Cup, but I wish we wouldn’t make such a war out of it.” So we definitely won’t be seeing Jack streaking across the 18th green draped only in a USA flag.

Despite the £200 million facelift lavished on it by it’s owner, Trump Turnberry will probably be blackballed from hosting future Open Championships after Donald Trump’s controversial comments about Muslims etc. In America the USPGA relocated next year’s WGC from Trump Doral Florida to Mexico City for the same reason. If The Donald gets the keys to the White House the R & A and USPGA had better ignore his future controversial comments. Any more blackballs and their Head Offices could be flattened by a drone strike.

WATCHING RORY MCILROY beat him to the Tour Championship and Fedex Cup after Rory had trailed behind him for three days Dustin Johnson must have muttered a few controversial comments of his own.

“I never felt that I didn’t have a chance to win.” Arnold Palmer. 1929-2016. The King is dead. Long live the King?

The CALLAWAY X-14 IRONS, launched back in 2000, were apparently Callaway’s most successful ever, and their new XR Steelhead irons, just launched, contain the X-14’s best features combined with the latest innovations: Face Cup technology for increased ball speed, a bar of steel-infused polyurethane positioned behind the face to absorb vibration and add weight for even faster ball speed, and the Hollow Bore-Thru hosel, for more forgiveness and easier launch.

Aimed at the game improver, the irons got a 5* rating in reviews. Start dropping hints for Christmas.

Golfers still fondly remember ‘that putt’.

THIS YEAR’S BRITISH MASTERS at the Grove, Hertfordshire, will get off to a lively start on October 11th with the ‘Hero Challenge,’ a fast-paced one-hole knockout contest on the Tuesday evening under floodlights.

Eight players, including Justin Rose and Lee Westwood (assuming they survive the Ryder Cup) will go head to head in seven straight knockout matches, the last man standing will be crowned champion. The hour-long contest will be shown on Sky Sports. The more sedate British Masters will commence on the Wednesday, with Matt Fitzpatrick defending the title he won last year at Woburn.

GOLFERS HAVE the happiest marriages - fact.

500 golfers and non-golfers’ wives were asked to rate their marriages on a scale of one up to five.

Nearly 80% of the golfers’ wives rated their satisfaction as five, compared to 59% of non-golfers' wives.

So you can head off to the tee with the blessing of ‘er indoors.’ (But maybe not on your wedding anniversary.)

Until next time, Happy Golfing.

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EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Match Results for 29th September 2016 Junction Jaguars 2-10 Junction Jackals (2) Hub Hyenas (2) 12-0 Las Rosas Hen’s Teeth Coqs 3-9 Ale House (2) Porter House (2) 7-5 Tavern Oldies Massey’s (2) 11-1 Pint depot Queens Evolution 5-7 Porter House Bees (2) Sporting Life Misfits *CE Hen's Teeth Chicks El Capitan (2) 11-1 Hub Hellraisers *CE- result pending committee enquiry League Table Hub Hyenas Massey's El Capitan Junction Jackals Ale House Porter House Porter House Bees Tavern Oldies Evolution Hen's Teeth Coqs Junction Jaguars Pint Depot Queens Hub Hellraisers Las Rosas Spting Life Misfits Hen's Teeth Chicks

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Legs 12 11 11 10 9 7 7 5 5 3 2 1 1 0 -

180’s Alan Havelock (Ale House) Featured Match: Junction Jaguars v Junction Jackals This time last year the Jaguars were victorious over their counterparts, the Jackals and so it was not surprising that those dirty dogs would want to take their revenge this season.

First up in the triples was new signing, Dave Wright teaming up with Andy Rutter [100,135] (last season’s men’s singles finalist) and Nigel Elvery. They faced the Jaguars new signing, Lesley ‘Eagles!’, Hildy-do-da [76] and Wendy Woo Hayward [71] (last season’s ladies singles finalist). The ladies scored OK but didn’t make it to a finish despite whittling away at the men’s 300-point advantage, Wrighty [83] eventually did the damage with D6.

Throwing first in Triples #2 was ex Captain de Lacy, Hilda Wilkinson was victorious landlady Lisa and over Jackals skipper Phil de Lacy captain ‘Poo’

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Schofield [76]. They faced another new signing, Alex Nikolov [100], Scooby Hugh Galloway [92] and Bazzles ‘Here we go, Here we go’ Schofield [77, 80]. The lads won that one too with Galloway’s D18. They also took the third triple with Mr de Lacy [81, 85, 99], Kenny Wilkinson and Landlord Andy’s score of 100 and a check-out on D3. The Jackals also took all three pairs games.

Lisa and Simone did little to defend against Wrighty and Elvery’s [100, 60 and D2].

Patty Poo [83, 138] and Hilda [73] put up a much better fight against Galloway [63, 62, 60] and Gildea’s D2 as did Wendy Hayward [85, 80] and Lelly-Bear ‘Eagles!’ [ 70] over Bazzles and Rutter [85, 60, 140, 91].

At half time, lovely Lisa’s sausages and chips with onion gravy was devoured in record time- well we did have Alex ‘tape-snake’ Nikolov to feed! Then it was big smiles when Wendy Woo Hayward [72, 81, 75, D2] pipped Wrighty [140, 85] to the quickest finish.

The mighty Rutter [60, 60, 80, D6] almost succumbed to Simone ‘Laurence’ de Lacy [133] as both were down to the double. Patty Poo [79, 73, 60] put up a valiant effort against Gildea [100] but the sassy Landlord got his finish first. However, captain Phil de Lacy seemed to lose it against Hilda Wilkinson’s consistent scoring and cheeky check-out on D8. The rumble in the Junction of Tracey ‘Psycho’ Simpson v Alex ‘Bloody’ Nikolov was fought and won by the latter with D20, neither particularly pulling out their best performances, however Denise ‘Snipper’ Green [64, 90, 77] gave the girls a few things to cheer about until Scooby Hugh put the final nail in the coffin [123, D4].

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San Luis Bowls Club The Linea Directa Valencian Lawn Bowls Championships began at San Luis on Sunday with the Men’s singles. Initially there were a few challenges; like trying to cast and keep the jack on the green but once the players got to grips with the new carpet the spectators enjoyed some excellent bowling and some really close matches.

Unfortunately our men were knocked out within the first 2 rounds.

The Ladies singles were played at La Siesta and again there were some excellent matches to watch, with our 2 players: Irene Everett and Ros Holmes beating some good opponents. Irene, after a hard fight, unfortunately lost her final match to Jacqui Johnston (Q) but Ros beat Mary Dyer (SM) to reach the semi-finals. We wish Ros the very best of luck and also the competitors in the up-coming triples and mixed pairs competition. We look forward to seeing spectators at all of these events.

All the semi- finals and finals will be held at San Luis with the closing ceremony on October 8th.

The San Luis Mixed Open 4-2-2 competition runs from 9th -11th October Please note: club contact details for all enquiries, please direct to Mary Moss, club secretary, gulliver_3237@hotmail.com Club website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com

Rather surprisingly, Quesada’s Jason Prokopowycz and Chris Bazier went out in the 1st round of the Men’s Pairs to outsiders Carl Eagle and Bob Nesbitt.

Sheila Cammack.

With only the occasional hint of rain the Linea Directa Valencian Championships are very much on schedule and through to the semi final stage in all but the Mixed Pairs and Mixed Triples.

In the men’s pairs events holders Ian Kenyon and Tony French of Vistabella went out in round two, failing to progress to the Semi finals which saw an all San Miguel affair in semi final one with Carl Eagle and Bob Nesbit, conquerors of Drew Gerrard and Jason P on the way, facing club mates Chris Collier and Stuart Denholm while Bill Pain and National Singles Champion Martin Foulcer of Vistabella will meet Monte Mar’s Ronnie Cairns and Dave Melville in match 2.

The Ladies Pairs event features the ‘nearly girls’ Carol Broomfield and Peta Rhodes of Quesada against Lynn Greenland and Gail Willshire of San Miguel while Vistabella’s Carol Thorpe and Lyn Watkins, who had earlier disposed of the Ladies National Singles Champion Ann Eagle, and her partner Pat McEwan, play AM Stevenson and Chris Parsons of the Emerald Isle in semi final two.

Monday through to Wednesday features the Mixed Pairs competition at La Siesta, San Miguel and San Luis with matches getting underway at 19am and 2pm after which the action moves to San Luis (Casa Ventura) for the semi finals and finals of all competitions.

For those spectators wishing to go along the schedule will be pub-

Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club Plate Winner - Quesada Jason Prokopowycz, Graham Phillips, Avril and Derek Toozer.

San Miguel Bowls Club The Valencian Championships have been in full swing this week with a large number of red shirts playing on each green.

Unfortunately this led to a number of games being played with San Miguel playing San Miguel.!!!

There have been some brilliant games with very close results.

It must have been a nightmare organising the timetable, but on occasion there were players playing the first round on La Siesta in the morning, then off to San Luis in the afternoon, then San Miguel the following morning - all three totally different greens!!!

San Miguel have done extremely well with a number of players in the semi finals. Anita Brown, who has won the title twice before has reached the ladies singles semis. Cliff Plaisted has had some great games to reach the mens semis. The men's pairs semi final brings two San Miguel teams against each other, Chris Collier & Stuart Denholm play Bob Nesbitt & Carl Eagle. Ladies Pairs Lynn Greenland and Gail Willshire are in the semis and the Mixed 4's team of Cliff Plaisted, Val & Chris Collier and Stuart Denholm are also there. GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL. The mixed pairs and trips are still to be played.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact our Secretary Pat McEwan telephone 966714257.

Greenlands Bowls Club A good turnout for Saturday 24 September with 21 bowlers including a welcome to potential new members Neville Pulfer and Roy Nicholson. Results as follows First Helen Langlois with 34 points second Val Duchart 30 points third Rudi Wattley 26 points with Dennis Brown filling the fourth place with 24 points. The wooden spoon this week was won by Terry Lawton.

The club members departed for Mojacar on Saturday 1st Oct for 5 days of leisure and hopefully some good bowling with the local clubs. If you are new to Bowling or are looking to change clubs please ring Haley at Greenlands on 966 84 4399.

Trophy Winners - San Luis Keith Jones, June Jones, Russell Marks, Sabrina Marks

Sponsored by The Belfry, The Pub, Bowling Abroad and Avalon Gran Alacant Mixed Rinks Monte Mar bowls club held the annual mixed rinks competition this month. The event was well supported, there were teams from up and down the Costa Blanca, Almeria and the U.K. Monday 19th September we held a charity event, starting with a spider which was won by our own Ethel Finan. The charity match was won by Geraldine Fisher, Sue Kemp, Brian Zelin and Gordon Fisher.

Tuesday 20th September the main event started four days of excellent bowling with the winners of each group playing in the semi finals for the Trophy. With the four runners up going on to play for the Gran Alacant Mixed Rinks Plate.

Also on Tuesday the ladies from the club held a cake stall. All cakes and pastry home made, this was a great success.

On Tuesday evening we had dinner at the Rincon, Wednesday dinner

was at the Belfry. Both evenings were well attended and a good time had by all.

Trophy Winners - San Luis - Keith Jones, June Jones, Russell Marks, Sabrina Marks.

Trophy Runners Up - San Miguel - Dave McEwan, Pat McEwan, Linda Plaisted, Cliff Plaisted.

Third Place - Emerald Isle - Frank Close, Yvonne Mallabum, Paul Parkes, Jean Parkes. Fourth Place - Monte Mar Tony Finan, Ethel Finan, Howie Williams, Graham Smyth.

Plate Winner - Quesada - Jason Prokopowycz, Graham Phillips, Avril Toozer, Derek Toozer.

Plate Runner - Up San Luis - Kath Reid, Ray Pollock, Ann Holland, Guiseppe Galelli.

For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website www.montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook.

Emerald Isle Bowls Club Firstly I must apologise to the ladies of San Luis by confusing them, thinking they were playing at Emerald Isle but it was actually San Miguel, and they also walked away with the trophy but hopefully the EI can bring it back next year During the week the Linea Directa Valencian Championship has been taking place, EI have a good representation in the tournament with Frank Close in the semi final of the singles Christine Parsons and Ann Marie Stevenson in semi final of pairs and Paul Parkes and John Pooley in semi final of mixed rinks Lets hope the upturn in the EI fortunes continues.

ELWYN MORRIS

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LAS RAMBLAS GOLF SOCIETY This week all three of our games were devoted to finding our Stableford Week Champion with the score for each round added together with the top scorer taking the trophy. We also had our normal 2's Club in operation on each day of the competition.

It was Tom Hardie who took the early initiative on Monday taking top spot with an excellent score of 38 pts. The days top four each receiving prizes on the day were as follows: 1st Tom Hardie 38 pts 2nd Mike Chapman 36 pts 3rd Dave Pulling 34 pts 4th Bryan Neal 33 pts 2's Club: Tom Hardie, Friedel Knebel and Brian Dent On Wednesday it was Mike Chapman who took the overall lead following up Monday's level par round with another 36 pts and edging out Liz Robertson on a count back to take first prize on the day. Two of Monday's other placed players also made the frame and with Tom Hardie scoring 30 pts it was all to play for on the final round. The top four are shown below however it was Ron Phipps with the biggest smile having the only 2 on the day to take the contents of the 2's Club.

1st Mike Chapman 36 pts (c/b) 2nd Liz Robertson 36 pts 3rd Dave Pulling 33 pts 4th Bryan Neal 31 pts On Friday there were some tremendous scores with 38 points needed to get in the frame. None of those in the top four however were in contention for the overall prize and it was Tom Hardie who came storming back top win the competition with a score of 37 pts on the day and 105 pts overall. Dave Pulling put in a good performance also scoring 37 pts but missing out with a total of 104 pts. Mike Chapman was third with a total of 102 pts. The excellent scores taking the top four spots on the day are shown below one of whom Terry Field had no less than three 2's to take the majority of the 2's Club money.

The competition was to raise funds for the Royal British Legion and Help 4 Heroes.

There were TWO separate pairs competitions held on the day with shotgun starts starts at 8.15am and 2.00pm for in excess of 110 golfers.

As you can imagine this was somewhat of a logistical nightmare as the afternoon players arrived at the course at approximately the same time as the morning players completed their rounds and there were cards,raffle tickets,meal tickets and money everywhere but with some excellent organisation all went as well as could be expected and all players started on time which was something of a feat considering what was going on!

We must say a big thank you to Diego Garcia for presenting the Vistabella course in such excellent condition for our competition given the long hot summer and look forward to seeing the new 7 holes opening in the near future.

These days don't work without the efforts of many people and sponsors and we thanks the following for their efforts and contributions: The Leader,Mike Probert (Costa Blanca Green Fee Services),Mick the Grip,Cash & Carry Building Supplies,Cool Glass Window Tinting,Mike's Digital TV,Window Blind Repairs,Prolatio Health Skin Care Products and South Coast Removals,Albatross Golf Tours,Costa Claida Golf Tours,Galaxy Golf,Great Golf

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Company,Euronics ,Jane Knight Cakes PLUS many people who provided donations for the day and although too many to mention individually you know who you are and we thanks you all.

In addition the following golf courses donated vouchers for FREE golf to be auctioned: Altorreal,Alicante,Alenda,Bonalba,Don Cayo,El Plantio.Font del Llop,La Peraleja,La Manga,La Serena,Lo Romero,Nike IRM,Roda,Villaitana and Vistabella.

Once again a big thank you to you all.

Competition 1 (shotgun Start 8.15am) – 60 players The winning scores on the day were as follows: 1st – T Clarke & C Rogers – 54 points 2nd – P Serakova & K McBride – 51 points 3rd – P Morgan & G Allen – 46 points 4th – K Smith & A Gifford – 46 points Nearest Pins – M Atkins & R Muttock 2's Pot – D Naylor Competition 2 (shotgun Start 2.00pm – 52 players The winning scores on the day were as follows: 1st – J Jones & S Brown - 49 points 2nd – K Albright & Mick TV – 47 points 3rd – M Riley & John Levi – 46 points 4th – N Kelm & C Scammell - 45 points Nearest Pins – Kev the chippie and Gavin Riddal 2's Pot (shared) – Gavin Ridall & Andy Walsh The day was a huge success overall and while the till rolls are still being checked the organisers informed me that they expect the final amount raise to be in excess of €2750.

Saturday 17th September 2016.

In association with the Royal British Legion and Help for Heroes the “Saturday Club” also held a charity golf day at Vistabella on Saturday 17th September 2016.

The day generated €323 towards the charity and was added to the monies raised a few days earlier at the event held on Thursday 15th September 2016.

The winning scores on the day were: Overall winners: 1st – John Clays – 39 points, 2nd – Pavlova Serakova – 39 points, 3rd – Chris Fair – 37 points Category Winners: Cat 1 – Martin Collinas – 36 points, Cat 2 - Neil Casey – 35 points. Cat 3 – Roddy McKenzie – 36 points Nearest the Pins: P Serakova, R Chambers, S Connolly and R Marchant We thanks all the players and sponsors for their valued contributions to both these worthy charities and look forward to next years event.

Reports by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.

!st Ron Phipps 40 Pts 2nd Terry Field 39 pts (c/b) 3rd Joyce McClusky 39 pts 4th Ken Robertson 38 pts 2's Club: Terry Field (x3), Nick Campbell and Pete Dunn Mike Chapman

EUROGOLF BETTER BALL PAIRS

On Thursday 29th September despite torrential rain during the evening and early morning Eurogolf played a better ball pairs competition.

Amazingly the course was really dry and even the bunkers didn’t hold any water. There were some good pairings on paper but the favorites didn’t take the winners prize. In 3rd place with a credible score of 43 points were George McCallum and Hedy Paehlig 2nd David Valentine and Ken Enever 44 points 1st Mike Mitchell and Clive Peck with an impressive 46 points. NTP´s and 11th David Blanchette 15th Ian Pegg 17th Steve Sayers Football draw Sharon Horne Mary Sanderson David Gregson and Clive Peck.

TUESDAY TOFFS On Tuesday 27th September 70 players took part in the Toffs stableford. The results were as follows Cat 3 (25-31) 1ST Joe Ogden 38 2nd Clare Daye-Gretton 37 points 3rd Bev Fairhurst 35 points Cat 2 (1624) 1st Clive Peck 36 points 2nd Jan Shorley 35 points 3rd Steve Sayers 34 points cat 1 (0-15) 1st and overall winner George McCallum 38 c/b 2nd Paul Manning 35 points 3rd Arthur Crammon 35 c/b Best front 9 Geoff Evans 17 points Best back 9 David Gregson 22 points NTP´s 5th Gary Grierson 11th Clive Horne 15th Robin Richards 17th Franz Berndt Despite players now playing off their actual handicap without the slope the scores are remarkably good and the CBA has been 0 since we started this. Football draw David Gregson Angelique Berndt Ian Turner and Robin Richards, If you would like to play with Eurogolf on Tuesdays and Thursdays at La Marquesa please visit the website www.eurogolf-quesada.co.uk

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Monte blow as Vaz sidelined

By ANDREW ATKINSON The Spanish FA have re-scheduled the 2016-17 fixtures - after three teams unexpectedly pulled out of the Segundo Regional Grupo 16 - that affects clubs including CD Benijofar, CD Montesinos, RP Orihuela, CD Murada, Atl Orihuela, CFP Orihuela, Grupo Caliche, Callosa Deportivo B, Todo Deporte, Sport Horadada and Sporting Orihuela.

Alicante, Los Montesinos based CD Montesinos, who suffered a 3-0 defeat against CD Benijofar in their opening game of the season, host CD Murada on Sunday, October 2, at The Municipal Stadium.

New CD Montesinos coach Camacho has suffered setbacks with the long-term injury to Brazilian striker Vazquinho, who will be sidelined until the end of October, having returned to the club following a season at Sporting Saladar.

Striker Wallace has departed the club, due to work commitments, added to the departure of midfielder Dani O'Rourke, coming on the back of the planned arrival of five new players, that was thwarted, due to not being released from their relevant contracts.

Callosa Deportivo B hit seven goals against Todo Deporte in a 7-0 hammering; with other notable scorelines, including Atletico Orihuela's 4-2 win against CFP Orihuela; CD Murada drawing 2-2 against CD Benijofar and Grupo Caliche sharing the spoils in a 3-3 draw against RP Orihuela.

CD Montesinos will be back in action after this weekend, with a home fixture against Racing Playas Orihuela on October 16, followed by games (away) at FB Redovan (October 23) and against Atletico Orihuela (October 30) at The Municipal, Los Montesinos.

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T.M.G.S. @ Alicante Golf

Due to bad weather forecast for our visit to this sometimes hard to find venue our numbers were depleted, there was no need to worry because the threatened storm never arrived just a slight breeze to make the days play a little more interesting.

However the real surprise came from the condition of the greens, I have never seen the greens at Alicante golf so bad, they are attempting to repair them but really they were almost unplayable in places. That said it didn’t affect the scoring, yes of course as always on this course some players find the water more often than they would like but on the other hand some players actually broke par!

Results; N.T.P.’s Hole 3 Alex Goslan, Hole 6 Ole Nygaard, Hole 8 Troy Norris, Hole 12 Sandra Twentyman, Hole 15 Alf Norland, Hole 17 Henry

Steele. The “2’’s pot was a roll over from a previous week so the 2 lucky winners shared €51, well done to Shelia Dean winning her first ever “2’s” pot and Troy Norris. Visitors’ category winner; Mrs. Tucker 25 pts. Silver category; 3rd M. Myhrvold 25 pts. 2nd J. Hillier 32 pts. 1st J. Davidson 37 pts. Gold category; 3rd H. Steele 30 pts, 2nd G. Smith 37 pts. 1st A. Rickers 39 pts.

Photo: Gold category winners. If you fancy a game with a friendly bunch of players on a Wednesday, you can reserve your place via our website, www.tmgs.org or follow us at "www.facebook.com/TMGSGOLF or call the Secretary on 661 524 101. Our new mobile app. Can now be downloaded from our website (Apple and Android)

Torrevieja Ladies Darts Organisation Founders Format - Week1 Wildcats 8-0 Primadonnas El Balcon Chicas 6 - 3 F. Chicas Friendly Temps 0-8 Gogartys Gals High Scores: Martelle Cheater 140 + 124 + 121, Pam Horton 140, Simone de Lacy 133, Lin Cousins 132, Ann McGivern 125, Sue Casey 123, Christine Pattinson 111, Bliss Wright 111, Amanda

Skinner 111, Shirley Stephenson 105, Chris Greenwood 101 Captains please note that the triple is best of 3 legs 701.

A good first week, keep it up and enjoy your darts everyone.

Pam Horton, League Coordinator Dartess501@gmail.com

Carp-R-Us Club News The Autumn Cup venue had to be changed on September 29th from Beniarres because of the lack of water. Our anglers had intended to fish Pedrera, but due to the overnight rain , decided to go to Bigastro.

The Cup was won by Steve Collins with a weight of 1.64kg, with Mark Foden in second place with 0.62kg. The remaining 8 anglers did not weigh in, so the change of venue was not very successful.

Round 4 of the Autumn series on the 6th of October will be on the Eden canal in Guardamarpegs will be at the normal time of 8.00am and the fishing will be from 9.00 till 2.00pm.

Round 5 of the series on the 13th of October will almost certainly be at El Bosquet.

The next Quiz night will be on Tuesday the 11th of October starting at 7.30pm. The cost is 1Euro per person and teams to a maximum of 6 can take part.

Our next Sunday meeting will be on the 16th of October with the Committee at 10.30am followed by the General meeting at 11.00.

The Clubs home is the BAR EL ALTO LA DOLORES which is to be found just off the N332 between Guardamar and La Mata.

For further information visit the website www.carprus.weebly.com or see us on Facebook Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

After conversations with the Murcia Fishing Federation on the law relating to the killing of fish after capture, at the moment it is still the law in Spain that all Carp and other non indigenous fish species are to be killed.

But they inform us that we can still hold our matches that we have booked, but we are subject to the threat of a denuncia from the Police— Rangers or from Individuals, if we return the fish to the water alive.

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