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U N LIC E N S E D CON STRUCTION OUT OF C O N T R O L O N O R I H U E L A C O S TA

he Municipal Group Cambiemos Orihuela has denounced the Orihuela government team (PP and C's) saying that they have no control over construction works that "are devouring our coast at an electrifying pace." They add that many of the developments currently going up along the Orihuela Costa are being built before the relevant building licenses have been obtained.

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Tuesday Cambiemos councillors stated that they could confirm that a number of promotions, where there are over 50 properties which are in an advanced state of construction, only received their licences during the months of April and May, "which shows, without any doubt whatsoever, that construction of the new buildings was well underway long before the promoters were granted their license.�

They pointed out that "this is a situation that is repeated on the coast time and time again" and one that they attribute to the "collapse" in the Department of Urbanism and the "saturation" suffered by many department officials.

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The result is that the licenses are not processed on time with most of those granted in May first being requested by the builders almost a year ago. Neither does there seem to be any logic or order to the way by which applications are granted, with many applications submitted only recently being dealt with long before others that have been in the system for some months.

They say that urbanism is in complete disarray, a reflection of the disastrous urban policy that is being carried out by the

Orihuela Government.

In presenting the statement to the press the spokesperson said that "without the ability to process and to grant building licenses in a timely manner it is impossible to have even the slightest idea about the pace of growth on the coast. “We simply do not know how many properties are being built at the moment - regardless of whether or not they have their license and therefore we cannot know the magnitude of the consequences that the new wave of construction will have for the inhabitants of Orihuela Costa,

who already suffer from massive deficiencies in their services and infrastructure."

Cambiemos concluded the press conference by demanding that the Orihuela council "take effective measures to solve the collapse that is currently being experienced by the Department of ??Urbanism" that they regain control over the works that are currently in hand and that have the correct building license and, above all, that they begin to contain "the advance of the sea of cement” that our coastline has become under the PP administration".

Cantabile Choir sing for ‘MAB S’ An appreciative audience attended La Siesta Church on Saturday, 3rd June to hear Cantabile Ladies Choir perform their repertoire of songs ranging from folk through classical to tunefully modern music dating from the 17th to the 20th Century.

Accompanist Nataliya Khomyak also performed two beautiful piano interludes.

Donations from a bucket collection were in aid of 'MABS' - one of the leading non-profit making charities dedicated to all affected by Cancer.

The choir is always looking for new members.

Rehearsals are at La Siesta Church, Torrevieja every Friday from 2.45 to 5 p.m from September

to June. The repertoire is large and varied and performed in different venues in the area.

If you are interested in singing and would like to join an established ladies’ choir, please contact Val Beange on 966 79 58 16 or email valcantabile@gmail.com.

Church Organist or Pianist Required

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a Siesta Evangelical Church, Torrevieja, is looking for someone to play its Church organ or Electric Piano.

Our Church Services are held at 11.00 am every 2nd and 4th Sunday (and 5th Sunday, when this applies). We also have Services at 9.30 am on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. In addition, Choir practice is held on Wednesday afternoons at 3.30 pm. You will be assured of a warm welcome.

If you are interested in becoming our Lead Organist or Pianist please contact Pastor Keith on 666 180 108 or just come along to one of our Services and introduce yourself. You will find La Siesta Evangelical Church on Urbanisation La Siesta, Torrevieja. Find out more by going to our website:- www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org.

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Choirs announced for 63rd Habaneras Contest T

he President of the Municipal Board of Habaneras and mayor of Torrevieja, José Manuel Dolón, joined with the vice president Domingo Soler on Tuesday to announce that the 63rd edition of the International Habaneras and Polyphony Competition will be held in Torrevieja from 17 to 23 July.

Cora Liberae de Argentina from 2016

Domingo Soler said that "this will be the most international edition of all those that have been celebrated so far, and of the twelve coral groups which will participate in the competition phase, seven are from Europe Poland, Serbia, Ukraine, Russia, Latvia and two from Spain -, one from America Argentina and four from Asia - two from the Philippines and two from Indonesia.

Dolón was delighted with the continued popularity of the festival saying "we are a worldwide reference for choral singing to which we contribute in a very important way. As a result of the continued success of Habaneras the image of Torrevieja is seen very positively around the world.”

More than five hundred singers are expected to attend the competition phase, with 60% of the performances being sung in Spanish, "so we also contribute to the Spanish language which continues to be a musical reference through the habanera," Soler agreed.

TVE will broadcast the evening of the Gala Coral and Presentations in a special programme that will be shown at a later date and there will also be a new face who will present the programme on the final night.

Domingo Soler also announced that the 25th edition of the popular Habaneras on the Beach will be held on a new site at the Paseo Vista Alegre, returning to the location on which it first started.

Participating Choirs 2017 •

Cantoría de la Merced, Argentina.

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Youth Choir Kamer, Letonia.

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Chamber Choir Ozarenie, Rusia.

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Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Indonesia Paragita.

Kammerchor Manila, Filipinas.

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Kirovograd Municipal Chamber Choir, Ucrania.

Palawan State University Singers, Filipinas.

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Vocal Erudita Students Choir Of Sebelas University, Indonesia.

Chorr Akademic Prof. Jana Szyruckiego, Polonia.

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Coro Gli Apassionati, Vigo, España.

The Novi Sad Chamber Choir, Serbia.

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Coro Gaos, La Coruña, España.

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12 months jail for postman

Torr evieja’s Nautical Experience

orrevieja’s councillor for Tourism, Fanny Serrano, was Playa de los Náufragos on Thursday where she was hoping to arouse the interest of beachgoers offering special discounts of at least 50 percent on a number of holiday activities.

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The Alicante Court has sentenced a Torrevieja postman to 12 months in jail for failing to deliver 226 letters and packages between 2011 and 2014, according to Spanish news agency Efe.

the entire year and "can therefore be practiced all year round, as indicated by the slogan Torrevieja 365"

She said that the day was intended "to provide visibility to the great nautical offerings that are available all year round in the three marinas and on many of the Torrevieja beaches.”

Together with Carmen Morate, the councillor was encouraged to try parasailing, one of the novelties available this year, which allows you to look across the entire coastline of Torrevieja and its pink lagoon from 150 meters high. In addition to parasailing, you can try kayaking, sailing, kite surfing andflyboarding.

She spoke of the perfect climatological conditions in the area which make it ideal to practice many nautical sports, conditions that we see throughout

Boat trips to the Island of Tabarca, sailing or rowing classes, boat rentals or a cable ski, are some of the other activities you can also enjoy this year.

The sentence, which was passed on Thursday by the High Court of Justice of the Region of Valencia (TSJCV), found him guilty of a crime of infidelity whilst in the custody of documents, imposing a fine of 900 euros and disqualifying him for employment in a public position public for four and a half years. The sentence was later suspended however for a period of 3 years.

Inspection Unit asked him to open it, he said that he did not have the key.

He later returned to his locker and disposed of the undelivered mail down the post office toilet.

The incidents occurred between 2011 and 2014 when the postman stopped delivering up to 226, most of them aid to be letters from electric companies, government bodies or banks.

In addition, he committed misdeeds with the delivery of certified mail, in that he left the mail in the mailboxes without obtaining a signature from the recipient, often signing the receipts himself.

The man hid the letters in his locker and when the

There is no appeal against the judgment.

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Don’t Forget the Bus!

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he Torrevieja branch of Alzheimers, AFA, with a busy day centre, needs to buy a new 17-seater bus, specifically a Renault Master.

Every weekday patients are ferried to and from the centre that offers physiotherapy, psychological support, crafts, fun events and a lot of other facilities for patients.

It is a much needed facility in the community of the Vega Baja as it give carers and families a bit of respite, as well as exercising the minds of the patients.

Maria Purificacion Garcia Alvarez, the President of AFA, has underlined the importance and quality of this transport service as it makes a minimum four journeys a day transporting passengers from and to their homes.

In collaboration with the Spanish Confederation of Family Associations for people with Alzheimers, it is intended to have this new bus operating in the area very soon. It is being largely financed in conjunction with a Spanish business that specializes in providing vehicles for solidarity associations. Recently the Alzheimers branch at Cox received a similar bus.

What is required for the final part of the campaign is publicity from businesses and associations that will be put on the sides of the bus for a minimum of four years.

This will ensure the speedy completion of the purchase of this bus. Several town halls and associations have already pledged their support, but a few more advertisements are required.

For four years of publicity on a vehicle - that travels the area from Pilar de la Horadada to Guardamar del Segura, and inland to Rojales, San Miguel de Salinas, Los Montesinos, - it works out very cheaply.

The prices obviously are related to the size taken, for example a 60 x 32cms area is only 800 euros. The largest size is 75 x 32 cms. at 1,200 euros. The two other panels are 100 x 32 costing 1,300 euros, 109 x 32 at a cost of 1,400 euros and on the doors 107 x 50 at 1,900 euros.

In some cases the publicity space can be expanded to suit the client and, of course, adjust the premium to be paid.

Apart from the advertising, donations are always welcome and can be used, not only to buy the bus, but for

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other necessities, such as modifying the bus to include a mobile platform for wheelchair users. The first association to offer support is HELP with 5,000 euros.

This is one of those no loser situations as advertisers have guaranteed four years of advertising in the Vega Baja area, and the Alzheimer patients have a comfortable, adjusted vehicle for their daily transport.

Coordinator for the project is Maria Victoria Criado Muñoz of O.M.G. Vehicles Sociales, on 620 109 810, who speaks Spanish, and Matilde Sanchez 647 119 991 or Andy Ormiston 663 324 400 for English language.

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The Rojales council has said that it will be installing a pump in the River Segura in order to provide water needed to irrigate the municipal gardens.

Councilor Inmaculada Chazarra said last week that the work will go ahead immediately they get the permission of the Hydrographic Confederation.

She said that since the breakdown of the water wheel in the town some days ago there have been problems with getting the water to the green areas.

Chazarra explained that she is currently in talks with the Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura from whom she expects a positive response so that the problem is resolved immediately.

"We are told by the Confederation that we will be authorised to install a pump next week. It will then be put to work extracting water from the river to the irrigation channel that routes water to the gardens," she said.

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VISIT TO "LA FLORIDA"

BY DÁMASO APARICIO

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t the request of the representative of the Association of Residents of La Florida, José Manuel González, the Councillor for Road Cleaning and Sport of the Orihuela City Council, Dámaso Aparicio, visited urbanisations in La Florida on Tuesday, to familiarise himself with the area and to look at some of the concerns of the local residents.

Among the priority issues to be addressed the councillor said that he would increase the number of dustbins placed around the area and he would also ensure the deployment of a high pressure hydro-cleaner which would systematically clean around the whole neighbourhood in the coming weeks.

He also agreed that a clean-up was required along

la calle Escorpio, the main hub of the urbanisation in terms of restaurants and other facilities and he assured Snr González that it would be added to the municipal schedule and receive regular cleaning.

The final point discussed between the two men was the possibility of establishing "clean points", for pruning deposits in the municipal asphalted plots along la calle Sagitario. The councillor said he could give no guarantees but he would look seriously at the matter.

This is the third time in 4 months that Aparicio has met with representatives of the FAOC since he took over the Department of Road Cleaning and Sports, something that demonstrates his accessibility and his eagerness to learn of the problems and to provide resolutions.

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You’re never too far from home W

e tell ourselves we need a break, to get away from it all. An escape. A

By Dave Bull change of scenery, depending on your particular preference a spot of sand and sun or there are even those who will enjoy that oxymoron of a vacation, the walking holiday.

But... any type of ‘get-away’ is not really a break is it? Because the first time we can get Willy Wonka’s golden ticket of the day – a WiFi connection - we are back to where we were before we jumped on the plane and ‘escaped’.

You see I realised the other day while in Rome that as soon as I was back in the hotel room and connected to the three W’s I might as well have been sitting back in my house in Spain and not a thousand kilometres away in one of the world’s great cities.

What happened to those crackly phone calls back home from the back of beyond, or Cornwall as it’s also known, to worried parents to assure them we have arrived safely.

Nowadays they know the instant we land and hook in to the airport’s Wi-Fi network, oh and by the way here’s a couple of selfies of us on arrival!

I’m not knocking it. I’m the first to tune my device into Match of the Day if I’m away somefinger scrolling to what you will look at first. where and technology allows us to show the local sights live to our friends and family back home if we want to. We no longer have the No longer does dad have to hope the plane will be on time as he week back home after the holiday waiting to collect our snaps from heads to the nearest airport to pick you up. Oh no, nowadays even the local developers, and always, always we’ve chopped the mothermy dad at eighty years old will use an app on his phone to track the in-law’s head off in at least one of them. Now we just delete it and whole flight. If he can do that, why are we even bothering to worry ask her to cuddle the tiger again for what could be a great memory... about the authorities being allowed to track our online activities; they can do that whenever they want. My dad will help them set up But there’s no surprises any more is there when you get back home? the app.

Nothing’s changed, no one has anything new to say, we’ve seen what’s happening on our social media or been told via WhatsApp, But...we no longer have to carry around a map (one that was never and the holiday is already yesterday’s news because all our folks designed to be refolded) or a guide book, we can just use Trip have followed our adventure on FaceTweet or some other form of Advisor to see where the best places to eat, drink and be entertained social media. are and at what coordinates. Does that take away the ‘adventure’ side of going on holiday? Of finding out for yourself what a place is like We don’t really get away from anything do we? Sure when we’re without having read all the reviews somewhere online? Or where abroad, and we’ve turned off data roaming because it’s about the that famous back street eaterie is? Now we lock on like an Exocet same price as a lawyer per minute, and perhaps are climbing a missile and home in with pinpoint accuracy knowing, because Trip mountain or spending the day on a beach then we are effectively Advisor has told us, that the owner is called Francisco and how long ‘having a break’. But... and we all do it, as soon as we see that exactly he has had the bar. Handy, because you’ve checked, they magic mushroom telling us we are back to ‘civilisation’ we start that speak English there too. Not quite exploring new territories for yournew walk that we all do; head down phone at sixty degrees and a

self is it though?

No stumbling through sentences learnt rapidly on the plane with your Collin’s Phrase Book which always had on the first page the essential questions like, ‘Where can I buy a stamp?’ or ‘Excuse me sir, but my mother-in-law is in need of an ambulance’ when clearly shouting and pointing would get the message over far more quickly for the latter. These days we can speak into our translator and show the recipient our Google Translator results, which is usually fine unless you make the putting-an-A-onthe-end-‘Chicken’ error with Spanish.

When was the last time you wrote a post card when on holiday? What’s the point really as your InstaBook photos will be there way before them, and for free, and you haven’t got to sit and write the same message several times to the allocated recipients of your chosen photo of Torquay.

What about those often humorous times fumbling your way through back streets trying to work out where you are. Not long ago I ended up in a street in Barcelona lined either side by women (I think they all were; either by birth or by surgeon) offering their services which (as my Spanish at the time was poor) sounded neither honourable, legal nor even possible... but with a SatNav in our pocket we can miss all that (other experiences are available…).

The Selfie Stick is an interesting phenomenon. Where people take pics of themselves, usually pulling a face or kissing their partner, at some point of interest and then send it off to whoever they think will be interested. My recent trip to Rome showed just how popular it is with Japanese tourists lined up with the Coliseum behind them and what looked like a mobile phone paparazzi held out in front of them.

The beauty and sheer impressiveness of the ancient colossus surely only enhanced by two goofy smiles dominating the image in the foreground.

Everyone is different of course and whether we use modern technology to ‘enhance’ our break is literally in the hands of the beholder...

We can even use it to pay the bill in the restaurant, check in at the airport, order a cab or theatre tickets or even book that paragliding trip for the mother-in-law. We can keep all our contacts in one handy place and call up any information that we desire to help us enjoy our break. It’s all there in one small package in our pocket.

But we’re buggered if we lose it No mother in laws were harmed in the writing of this piece. ;).

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Torrevieja to demolish ‘La Ballena’ Despite being declared a ruin in 2006 it is only now that the town hall has got around to demolishing the five story accommodation block ‘La Ballena’ which is situated in the centre of Torrevieja. The demolition comes over a decade after the controversial eviction of over 40 families was ordered with nothing more than they could carry, after municipal authorities warned of its "imminent collapse".

The council has awarded the contract to the specialised Murcia Company Derribos Paredes for 225,000 euros despite the company initially asking for 140,000 euros more with the demolition likely to start before the end of the month Councillor Fanny Serrano said that the award was approved by an extraordinary meeting of the governing body on Tuesday with the company now having five days to provide the documentation and another 15 days to sign the contract.

She said that the initial bid price for the work was €369,000, however the municipal architects have agreed with Derribos Paredes that it can be carried out for only 255,000, which means a saving of more than 140,000 euros.

The work has a period of execution of four months, although the City Council wants the demolition to be carried out as soon as possible.

Situated on la calle Pedro Lorca in the middle of the town centre, between the Centro cultural Virgen del Carmen and la Plaza de Oriente, there is certain to some disruption, both the traffic and to the movement of pedestrians during the period of demolition and as such, because of the additional dangers that will also be involved, the council are asking that members of the public avoid the area whilst the work is going on.

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Compromís demands language training for town hall workers Cayetano Portugués, the spokesperson for Compromís por Orihuela, has submitted a proposal to the town hall, aimed at all of the groups that form local government, requiring foreign language training for town hall workers. This is taking into consideration that ´´In Orihuela a large number of our community speak German, French, Russian, and mainly, English´´ According to Compromís, ´´There is a social and political consensus in our country for the improvement of foreign language teaching and the Town Hall of Orihuela should take into account the economic necessities of the area´´.

Furthermore, Portugués made the point that ´´By incentivising town hall workers to have a better knowledge of foreign languages we will improve our services for our neighbours who reside on the coast. It will also help to increase cultural tourism in the town of Orihuela, creating additional much needed economic development.´´ For this to happen, Compromís por Orihuela have suggested a series of measures which are outlined in the proposal. One of these is the request for economic and staffing support from bodies such as the Generalitat, the Consellerias or Diputación de Alicante. Others include the commitment of the Orihuela Town Hall to organise language courses and facilitate the attendance of these council workers, in addition to communicating this with the parliamentary groups, the Cortes Valencianas and the Conselleria.

Cayetano Portugués, the spokesperson for Compromís por Orihuela

The ecosocialist spokesperson has said that ´´There are town hall workers who are looking to improve their knowledge of foreign languages but they struggle to find time in their busy schedules.

We need to help them to achieve their language learning objectives, which will in turn enable them to provide a better service for all of the citizens of the area´´.

Portugués has concluded by highlighting the importance that language learning has in today’s world, stating that ´´We live in a global world and Orihuela is a destination for many retired Europeans and English language speakers who have become our colleagues and our neighbours´´.

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QUICKIE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 4 Scatter; 8 Hoodoo; 9 Envelop; 10 Lordly; 11 Unique; 12 Offering; 18 Palliate; 20 Hamper; 21 Racial; 22 Against; 23 Thrust; 24 Progeny.

Down: 1 Shallow; 2 Horrify; 3 Cooler; 5 Conjugal; 6 Thesis; 7 Exodus; 13 Imprison; 14 Maximum; 15 Deflate; 16 Dagger; 17 Spring; 19 Loathe.

CRYPTIC Across: 4 Spigots; 8 Ornate; 9 Braised; 10 Notary; 11 Intern; 12 Grandees; 18 Tangoist; 20 Pastor; 21 Sluice; 22 Pageant; 23 Mosaic; 24 Leather.

Down: 1 Tonnage; 2 Instead; 3 Stared; 5 Partisan; 6 Guilty; 7 Theory; 13 Entrance; 14 Minimal; 15 Stretch; 16 Ravage; 17 At rest; 19 Gallop.

ACROSS 1.

Created (4) 3.

Agent (8) 9.

Charm and allure (7) 10. Cuban dance (5) 11. Oscar (7,5) 13. Nakedness (6) 15. Dog (6) 17. Analyst (12) 20. Condiment container (5) 21. Obstruction (7) 22. Excessive amount (8) 23. A long time (4)

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Headache (8) Play (5) One dying for a cause (6) Hats (5,7) Respected (7) 365 days (4) House-trained (12) False teeth (8) Argument (7) Type of cloud (6) Cake decoration (5) Resonation (4)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

Solution on Page 22 CAN YOU MASTER THE SUDOKU CHALLENGE? Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9.

QUIZ ANSWERS

Cherries, d. Raspberries 13. Saltire, pall, chevron, fesses, pales and canton are examples of patterns found on what?

14. 'The British Invasion'. The Beatles excluded, name five of the ten performers who were the first to have number one hits in the US charts.

15. The only captain to lose two FIFA World Cup finals was German. What was his name?

16. Which old Russian word meaning 'fast' is the other name for the Russian Wolfhound?

17. According to the UN, which continent is suffering deforestation at twice the world rate?

18. Name the seven most populated cities (including metro areas) in the world which end with the letter 'S'. One point for each correct answer.

19. Which strait separates Canada and Greenland?

20. Which spot of bother, originally a line, was first introduced in 1891 as a form of both punishment and reward?

10. a. Be Bop A Lu La (Gene Vincent). b. Rama Lama Ding Dong (Edsels). c. I.O. I. O. (Bee Gees). d. Sha La La La Lee (Small Faces). e.

Da Doo Ron Ron (Crystals). f. Giddy Up A Ding Dong (Equals). g. In A Gadda Da Vida (Iron Butterfly). h. De Do Do Do De Da Da Da (Police). 11. Sam's Army. 12. c. Cherries.

Morello cherries). 13. Flags or heraldic symbols. 14. In order, Mr. Acker Bilk (Stranger on the Shore), Tornadoes (Telstar), Peter and Gordon (World without Love), The Animals

DOWN 1. Gains unlawful entry to destroy wrongdoing (6,2) 2. Possibly Adam?s fruit (5) 4. Attacks with stones, perhaps (6) 5. They take interest in their work (12) 6. Novel affair (7) 7. Some conversed in Gaelic (4) 8. You and Eve (6,6) 12. Gets lies about poets (8) 14. Fare for the main course (7) 16. Canopy covering one side around the north (6) 18. Angry with some of the United Arab Emirates (5) 19. Rather dull adaptation of the Bard (4)

which fruit? a. Strawberries, b. Plums, c.

1. 'To celebrate'. 2. William Blake. 3. Mae West.

4. Most cautions in one match. He was shown 3 yellows by referee Graham Poll in the Croatia vs. Australia World Cup match. 5. War and Peace. 6. The southernmost city in the world. 7. Budget (from 'bougette'). 8. Lleyton Hewitt (2002), Pat Cash (1987), John Newcombe (1967, 1970, 1971), Rod Laver (1961, 1962, 1968, 1969), Roy Emerson (1964, 1965), Neale Fraser (1960), Ashley Cooper (1958) and Lew Hoad (1956, 1957). 9. Spock.

ACROSS 1. Stand for no bull in the stock market? (4) 3. Begin to get one letter wrong for business (8) 9. Train to speak? (7) 10. We are all entitled to have them (5) 11. Don?t give up working as a judge (4,2,6) 13. Selected to play, but not on the wing (6) 15. Finish the act? (6) 17. Second anniversary of press merger? (5,7) 20. Birds mistaken for castles? (5) 21. Raids or no raids (7) 22. Banter becomes wicked in time (8) 23. Observes from both sides (4)

1. The controversial Jubalani ball that was used at the 2010 FIFA World cup is a Zulu word.

What does it mean?

2. Who painted The Red Dragon found in the novel of the same name from Thomas Harris?

3. Which US entertainer, famous for her 'shimmy', was sentenced to ten days in the workhouse in 1927 for "corrupting the morals of youth"?

4. Which FIFA record did Josip Simunic unintentionally break on June 22nd 2006?

5. What is the English translation for the novel titled 'Voyna i Mir'?

6. The city of Ushuaia, located on the Beagle Channel, is often given which superlative?

7. Which unpopular financial term stems from the French word for purse?

8. Can you name the last eight Australian men who have won the mens' singles title at Wimbledon?

9. Sarek is the father of which half breed?

10. Complete each of the following song titles. a. Be Bop a, b. Rama Lama, c. I. O. d. Sha La La La, e. Da Doo Ron, f. Giddy Up A , g. In A Gadda, h. De Do Do Do De 11. What name has been given to the fans who support the US national soccer team?

12. Kriek beer, a Belgium brew, is flavoured with

(House of the Rising Sun), Manfred Mann (Do Wah Diddy Diddy), Petula Clark (Downtown), Freddie and the Dreamers (I'm telling you now), Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders (Game of Love), Herman's Hermits (Mrs Brown you've got a lovely daughter), Rolling Stones ( I can't get no (Satisfaction)). 15. KarlHeinz Rummenigge. 16. Borzoi. 17. Africa. 18.

Los Angeles, Lagos, Beunos Aires, Paris, Algiers, Dallas and Caracas. 19. Davis Strait.

20. Penalty spot in football.

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‘Letters 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.

More Trickery by the Insurance Company

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everal weeks ago, I wrote an article about some of the insurance companies in Spain pressuring, and using what many would see as underhand methods, to coerce expats into renewing their buildings insurance policies, even though they have been cancelled. I have been surprised by the number of emails that I have received about this issue. A far larger group of expats have felt intimidated by insurance companies, both in Spain as well as other European countries, than I initially imagined.

In some cases, policyholders failed to understand, through both language and cultural factors, that most Spanish insurance companies require at least one month’s notice of intention to terminate an insurance policy. Despite doing this, I have heard from many expats who have written to cancel, telephoned, emailed and sent faxes, only to find that their bank account has been debited for the amount of the renewal premium, and that their instructions to cancel the policy have been ignored.

Peter in the Costa Blanca emailed me to say that as well as writing and faxing his insurance company one month before the policy was due to expire, the insurance company took the money from his bank account. Peter contacted the bank and received a refund, but the insurance company is still pestering him for a full one year of premi-

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ums, which he continues to refuse to pay. Peter makes the comment that “I’m sure it is only expats who are targeted in this way. From what I hear from Spanish friends, they would simply ignore it.”

It is not always this easy though, as Sarah and George from Tenerife will testify. This elderly couple have been plagued with endless telephone calls each morning and most evenings for the last two months.

The calls are in “machine gun Spanish”, and the couple find it difficult to understand what is being said, other than the demand that they pay 420 euros for a policy that they no longer want. The couple are becoming so anxious about the calls that they are about to change their telephone number.

Another expat, Crystal, from Murcia, told me about her insurance company who demanded her bank details, despite preferring to pay cash at the local office. As well as later taking money from her bank account without prior notification, the company refused to cancel the policy even though Crystal had taken out a new policy with another company. The company’s response was that in the case of a claim, Crystal could choose which company to claim from! Crystal was the only expat that I have heard from who took the time and trouble to contact the Insurance Ombudsman who is supposed to help to resolve disputes between insurance companies and clients. Sadly, the Ombudsman didn't reply to Crystal’s complaint.

I was even more concerned to receive an email from Godfrey, another reader in the Costa Blanca, who told me that he was so afraid of the letters that he had received, he paid the company even though he didn't need the policy. “I have always tried to do the right thing in Spain. I do my best to obey the law and to fit in. I was worried that they might take me to court and, because of Brexit, I would lose my right to live in Spain”.

In the original article, I had intended to include a list of ‘Saints and Sinners’ on the ‘Expat Survival’ website, based on recommendations and complaints from expats. I had not realised that some of the companies that I thought would be on the ‘Saints’ list have actually treated expats very badly. Indeed, it seems that most Spanish insurance companies are behaving badly, and in these circumstances, it is very hard to produce a ‘Saints’ list with any confidence.

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As the previous article explains, situations where companies remove money from your bank account are easy to rectify. Simply go to your bank and ask them to revoke the transaction. You have 45 days to do this and it is a simple procedure. The issue is more complicated when the insurance company claims not to have received your instructions to cancel. Although it is a question of their word against yours, lack of evidence in the form of a receipt from the post office, confirmation of fax etc. makes it highly likely that the insurance company will continue to harass their client through letters and phone calls until the unfortunate expat pays up. Many expats simply pay up because of fear. In most cases, my best advice is to ignore the phone calls and letters, and it will eventually go away.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: http://barriemahoney.com and http://thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘Footsteps in the Sand’ (ISBN: 9780995602717).

Available in paperback, as well as Kindle editions. © Barrie Mahoney

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Social and Clubs The next meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be on 15 June at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras starting at 7.30pm. The Torrevieja Branch meets at the Casa Ventura in San Luis at 7.30 pm on the 2nd Friday while the La Marina/Gran Alacant Branch meets on the 1st Monday at The London Bar, behind Dial Prix in Gran Alacant at 6pm. Everyone Welcome.

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.

(69185) HAH CB need you to help us help those in need in their own homes in areas surrounding Quesada, San Luis, La Siesta Torrevieja, La Mata, Orihuela Costa, Villamartin to Campoverde, short or long term medical conditions of all ages and nationalities.

Contact our head office on 965 328 794 or email charity centre helpathomecb@gmail.com.

Girlguiding group for Orihuela Costa. The Orihuela Costa Rainbows and Brownies. This is a brand new Girlguiding group for girls aged 5-11 years.

Rainbows 5-7 years, Brownies 711 years. We will meet every Wednesday at the Madhouse in El Galan. Parents can find our more on our Facebook page Orihuela Costa Brownies and Rainbows Samaritans Recruitment, La Zenia Boulevard 31st May and Punta Marina 7th June. Curious about work of Samaritans in Spain?

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Centre in the Punta Marina Shopping Centre, by the Punta Prima roundabout, on the N332 on 7th June or at the La Zenia Boulevard on 31st May. (Volunteer positions are unpaid but certain expenses can be claimed). 31st May ALL DAY at La Zenia Boulevard. 7th June from 10am to 2pm at Punta Marina. www.samaritansinspain.com Email: janeatsams@outlook.com

Churches and Services La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.)

On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. We welcome residents, visitors and children. For information see our website www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org or phone Pastor Keith on 666 180 108.

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Vacancies Part-time bar maid / kitchen staff required Wednesday and Saturday for bar / restaurant in the Marina International, Torrwvieja. Please call Terry on 617 599 470.

Panache Hair and Beauty, Quesada, are seeking an Experienced Beauty Therapist / Nail Technician and an Experienced Hairdresser. Contact: Salon 966 716 690 or Mobile 645 445 249

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Access to lovely communal gardens and a large communal swimming pool. Euro 79,995 Ref 000057. Tel 617 537 866 Redovan - Surrounded by lemon groves and fields of artichokes and broccoli, this lovely three bedroom, two bathroom detached villa is situated on a plot of 600m2. It has its own 10m x 5m private swimming pool and a separate garage with access to a rooftop solarium. The property is distributed on one level with a tiled patio area leads into the main living and dining areas. Private Pool, Fully Furnished, Stunning views, Private Garden. Euro 210,000 Ref 000058. Tel 617 537 866

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Private Garden. Kennels and a chicken coup. Euro 249,995 Ref 00059. Tel 617 537 866 San Miguel de Salinas - Modern 3 bedroom house in the sought after area of Balcon de la Costa.

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The house has been refurbished to a very high standard and ready to move into. Large paved patio with high walls for your privacy, ideal for barbecuing or just relaxing in the sun. Fully Furnished.

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Stunning views. Air-Cond. Euro 79,500 Ref 000060. Tel 617 537 866 San Miguel de Salinas - A nice ground floor apartment in the heart of San Miguel de Salinas. It has 2 good size bedrooms with fitted wardrobes. The 2nd bedroom has an enclosed galeria for extra storage. Good size lounge / diner and open plan kitchen. The family bathroom comes with a 4 piece suite and shower enclosure.

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SOUTH ALICANTE SUMMER TRIPLES RESULTS AND TABLES / WEEK 7 - 9 June SPITFIRE DIVISION Quesada Blenheims 99 (9) San Miguel Christians 106 (9) San Luis Wellingtons 86 (3)

Vistabella Fairways Quesada Blenheims San Luis Wellingtons Emerald Isle Victors San Miguel Christians San Miguel Moors La Siesta Wasps

P 8 7 8 8 8 7 8

Vistabella Fairways 86 (5) Emerald Isle Victors 100 (5) La Siesta Wasps 107 (11) W 27 25 24 24 17 16 18

D 4 2 4 2 5 3 2

L 17 15 20 22 26 23 28

O/W 6 5 4.5 4.5 2 4 1

Diff Pts 127 70 96 62 43 61 48 59 -60 43 -86 43 -168 40

HURRICANE DIVISION Greenlands Gladiators 104 (6) Vistabella Greeners 106 (10) Emerald Isle Vulcans 102 (7)

istabella Greeners La Marina Pilots Quesada Lancasters Greenlands Gladiators Emerald Isle Vulcans Monte Mar Torro

P 8 8 8 8 8 8

Quesada Lancasters 106 (8) La Marina Pilots 89 (4) Monte Mar Torro 101 (7) W 33 26 22 22 18 18

D 0 1 2 2 3 2

L O/W 15 6 21 5 24 6 24 2 27 3 28 2

Diff 167 58 -17 -89 -60 -59

Pts 78 63 58 50 45 42

HARRIER DIVISION La Siesta Hornets 84 (4) Country Bowls Badgers 120 (10) El Rancho Buckskins 117 (10) San Luis Hercules 82 (4) P W D L Horadada Hawks 6 21 3 12 El Rancho Buckskins 7 22 0 20 Country Bowls Badgers # 8 19 2 27 La Siesta Hornets 6 19 0 17 San Luis Hercules 7 17 3 22 # 1 Point deducted for reporting infringement

O/W 4 4 4 4 1

Diff 115 72 5 -48 -144

Pts 53 52 47 46 39

By Rod Edgerton League matches resumed with La Siesta playing two matches in the VCL League against Greenlands Jasmines and Emerald Isle. Wins for Pat Reilly and Irene Mangan in the singles produced wins backed up by a 28-12 victory for Jack Burrell, Trish Reilly, Pat Harman and Mike Edwards in the Rinks. However, losses in the Pairs, Triples and other rinks match saw an overall loss by 120 shots to 102 to the Jasmines with La Siesta picking up 6 points to their opponents 8.

Unfortunately the result against Emerald Isle was not as good with a 127-71 loss with our opponents picking up a maximum 14 pts.

A great result for the Wasps in the South Alicante Spitfire Division with a 107shots to 86 win away at San Luis getting 11 points to their opponents 3. Star place goes to Irene & Dave Laverick with Brian Harman who from the 6th end never looked back from, where they picked up six shots. Dave Davies with Florence & Mike lead from the start to win convincingly whilst Ramsey Sinclair, Irene Mangan and Alex Morrice picked up a 3 and then 6 to stay ahead for the whole of the game. Joy Gardiner with Bill and Sue Jordan managed to win with the last wood of the game. Sheila Chorley, Brian Gardiner & Jean Cooper came back from 7 - 11 down to gain a 1717 draw. Jo Elkin, George Richardson and John Taylor were behind for most of the game and then came back steadily to be 11 all on the 16th end, only to lose the last 2 ends by 1 shot each.

Disappointment for the Hornets in the Harrier Division falling to a 10-4 home loss to Country Bowls Badgers by 120 shots to 84, picking up 4 points to their opponents 10. Wins for La Siesta came from Hilary Clarke, Trish Reilly and Vic Mahomet by 22 shots to 16 whilst Ron Sheldon, Sue Mahomet and Rab Logan who were winning easily only to get stuck on unlucky 13 shots. However, having managed to get a shot to go 14-13 up they went on to win. The La Siesta Invitational Triples with sponsorship from Quesada Fish & Chips took place last weekend with semi-finals seeing two La Siesta Triples facing each other in one half of the draw whilst in the other half two Monte Mar teams met each other. The semi Final losers for La Siesta were Harold Charleton, Sue Mahomet and John Taylor beaten in a close match by Dave Davies with Mike and Florence Edwards. The final was an exciting match with Bill Young for Montemar pulling out a great win on the last end for him and his partners Jean and Don.(see picture of winners below)

San Miguel Bowls Club by Pat McEwan San Miguel Deputies played Greenlands Jasmine away in the VCL winning 10 points to 4. Shots were close, 106 to San Miguel and 102 to Greenlands. Well played everyone!! Results were: Ladies Singles, Anita Brown 21-4: Mens Singles, Carl Eagle 21-15: Pairs, Pat McEwan, Gary Raby drew 19 across; Triples, Bob Nesbitt, Dave Champion, Dave McEwan lost 19-20; Rinks, Paul Hayward, Sue Milner, Ann Eagle, John Raby drew 14 across; Rinks, Ken Hope, Stan North, John Marshall, Alan Campbell 38-4.

In the Southern League, San Miguel Christians had a good result at home against Emerald Isle Victors winning 9 points to 5. Shots were again close with 106 to San Miguel and 100 to Emerald Isle. Jan Allen, Lee Sinclair, Steve Cantley 19-17; Paul Hayward, Tom Dalgleish, John Raby 20-10; Pat McEwan, Dave McEwan, Gary Raby 26-13; Ken Hope, Brian Allen, Reg Cooper drew 18 across.

No other results received.

For further info contact the secretary Pat McEwan, 966714257

Emerald Isle Bowls Club Tuesday brought the HighJackers to the Isle and the home side won 15-3,taking 6 trips and a draw aggregate 130-60, highest winners were T Capewell R Fooks G Dyer 27-2 Wed in the VCL La Siesta visited the Isle and were well beaten 14-0, aggregate of 127-71 winners were AM Stevenson 21-13,,C Lindgren 21-11, M Veale D Gerrard 22-7 J Parkes R White P Parkes 18-17, S Wickens J Westall D Close M Odell 26-8, M Whitelock S Johnson M Stacey S Westall 19-15 On Friday E I Victors travelled to San Miguel Christians and the Christians may have had some divine help as they won game 9-5 aggregate 106-100. E I winners were C Parsons C Highland D BIrkett 23-9, S Johnson Mike Veale M Odell 19-14 and M Whitelock K Jolliffe M Stacey 18-18 Emerald Isle Vulcans V Monte Mar Torro winners: Elwyn Morris, Barbara Eldred, David Jones 19-10, Robin Adams, Alan Brown, Frank King 25-11 asd the one drawn match John Jarvis, Graham Dyer, Ed Shepherd 14-14. Aggregate 102-101, pts 7-7

La Marina Report by Barry Latham To be honest I didn’t know the 4 wood Pairs League was going on but I am glad to say I believe we could be top at the moment after beating Vistabella 4 – 1. Tom Spencer and Peter Parsons had a good draw whereas the two Dave’s, Taylor and Hadaway won 19-14. Keep it going.

On to the VCL and there we languish at the bottom but watch out.

We went over to Quesada the Numero Uno and won 8-6. We could have had another two points as Quesada only had the overall score by two shots. Shot of the match has to be Captain Colin on the last end when his team of Lynne Armitage and Martin Butler had dropped a four on end 17 only to pick up a five with Colin’s last wood to win 25-24. Well done to the Parsons both playing the Singles,(not together), it seemed to carry on as in real live and be together as they both won 21-16. Last but not least came Barbara Forshaw, Mike Smith, Wendy Latham and Barry Latham who played an ex La Marina player and great friend, Fred Roberts. In an intense game right until the last end we managed to win by just two shots.

The Pilots got well and truly blown away, away at the Vistabella Greeners green by 10 points to 4. Our only two winners were Dave O’Sullivan, Arthur Cronk and Dave Hadaway 23-12 and Jean Tregoing, Peter Bailey and Mike Smith 14-11. No doubt they will be fighting back next week.

I have to say it is nice think we are a caring club when you saw the Union Jack flying at half-mast on both days the tragedies happened in the UK. Thank you Alex Whyte

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During the month of May the Línea Directa Spanish Bowls Championships were held at Greenlands Bowls Club with the finals then moved to Quesada Bowls Club, Ciudad Quesada.

During the course of the tournament Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja organised an informative health table and offered free health checks for players and spectators alike. There were more than 600 British bowlers participating in the competition from all over the Costa Blanca, Costa Calida, Almeria and Costa del Sol. Following two excellent weeks of bowling the tournament concluded with the presentations and the Trophy for "Personality of the Tournament," sponsored by Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja.

Samantha Biddles presented Gary Raby with the award.” The San Miguel Bowler won a commemorative plaque and a free health check. The hospital also featured extensively in the programme.

El Rancho Bowls Club.

Wednesday morning found El Rancho entertaining Horadada in the VCL and found themselves with an uphill battle, not quite getting to the top, but they did however take the 2 rinks matches and drew the pairs. Ladies singles: Sheila Cooper 9-21. Gents singles: Brian Harris 4-21. Pairs: Jan Bright and Shirley Edwards 13-13. Trips: Bob Easthope, Ron Edwards and Richard Needham 8-26. Rinks: Diane Yates, Emma Walsh, Barry Bright and David Whitworth 17-8. Rinks: Brian Taylor, Pam Harris, Ann Taylor and Jim Taylor 20-16.

On Friday the Buckskins played host to San Luis Hercules, with a gusting breeze causing a little consternation, but we add fun and the company was great. The Buckskins took 4 rinks against Hercules 2 and also the overall shots. Richard Needham, Bob Easthope and Jim Gracie 11-16. Graham Day, Brian Harris and John Skipper 18-9.

June Whitworth, Sheila Cooper and Carolyn Harris 18-16. Gary Dunstone, Malc Sykes and David Whitworth 10-16. Marion Haynes, Dave Haynes and Richard Lee 36-9. Jan Bright, Jane Hamill and Stew Hamill 24-16. . For membership details contact Brian Taylor on 965077093 or at briantaylor_es@yahoo.co.uk or Carolyn Harris on 966774316 or at elranchobowls.secretary@gmail.com

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VCL. The Vikings suffered in the talons of the San Luis Falcons this week, playing at home they just scraped four points which was disappointing. Martin Foulcer, men's singles won 21-12 against one of San Luis's star players as did the Pairs duo of Lynne Bishop & Bill Pain winning 14-11. Shots, VB 86 (4) - 117(10) San Luis.

The Saxons played San Miguel Sheriffs and did brilliantly to win this away game. Men's singles, Ian Kenyon won 21-10. Pairs, Del Gunning & Peter Whitehall won 19-12 and Rinks, Mike Irwin, Sheila Cox, StJohn Broadhurst & Les Barber won 19-11. Shots, VB 78(8) -91(6) SM. S.A. Spitfire League Fairways travelled to Quesada on Friday, wins on two rinks and a drawn game. Lynne Bishop, Jenny Bowman & Ian Kenyon won 19-15. Eve Blythe, Charlie Watkins & Bill Pain won 16-15. Geoff Paylor, Arthur Brown & Ken Cuthbert drew 1717. Shots, VB 86(5) - 99(9) Q, Hurricane League Greeners welcomed the La Marina Pilots to Vistabella and enjoyed a great result.

Mike Irwin, Sue Norris & Pat Rafferty won 22-13. Del Gunning, Dave Chaplin & Dave Jenkins won 20-11. Frank Barclay, Peter Cadwell & Barry Norris 19-12 and Ron smith, Brian Pointon & Bill Corbishly 22-16. Shots, VB 106(10) -89(4) L M. The league tables make interesting reading, keep up the good work everyone. Sponsored by Venture fleet, Rivingtons Restaurant, Oneway services & TV Choice.

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Carp-R-Us Fishing Round 4 of the Summer Series had to be moved from the Eden stretch to El Bosquest due to the state of the pegs on that stretch. It was a very pleasant early summers day and everyone caught. First was Alan Smith with 28.36 kg using ‘the monkey’ and bread from favoured peg one. Second was Steve Collins with 19.24 kg using the same method but fishing with pellets, third was Tom Marshall with 12.12 kg and Steve Fell was fourth with 11.38 kg.

Further information about the club can be found on its website www.carprus.weebly.com or on our Facebook page Carp-R-Us Fishing Costa Blanca.

Monte Mar Bowls & Social Club Sponsored by The Belfry, The Pub, Bowling Abroad and Avalon Saturday – Monday June 3rd - 5th La Siesta Open - For the second year running Monte Mar Bowls Club were successful in winning the three day La Siesta mixed trip competition. The team consisted of Jean and Rod Chamberlain and skip Bill Young. After winning all their group games they came up against another Monte Mar team in the semi-finals, Ronnie Cairns, June Young and skip Dave Melville.

It was a close fought game but Jean, Rod and Bill were the winners they then had to play one of La Siesta's strongest teams in the final.

La Siesta needed two to draw on the last end, thy were holding two but Bill Young with his last wood drew the shot to win the competition.

Friday June 9th. Torros v EI Vulcans. The Torros visit to Emerald Isle face the Vulcans produced a very competitive match. The Torros won on three rinks and the Vulcans won on two rinks. The sixth rink was a draw. It was disappointing for the Torros to lose the shots by 102 to 101, so it was honours even with 7 points a piece. Congratulations to our winning and drawing rinks.

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.

Greenlands Bowls Club In the LLB Men's 4 wood pairs versus Quesada, home result - 21 shots for. 19 shots against. Away result - 11 shots for . 22 shots against. In the South Alicante Hurricane Division, The Gladiators were at home to Quesada Lancasters. Final score - - Total shots for 104. against 106. Points for - 6. Points against - 8. Winning rinks were - Sheila Stead, Dave Giddings, skip Jim Oliver. 22 shots to 13.

Janet Bliss, Margaret Dewar, skip Dave Dudding. 19 shots to 15. Vic Young, Mary Lockley, skip Mel Brown. 30 shots to 21. Greenlands B. C. have vacancies for new members for the forthcoming new summer and Winter Leagues. For all enquiries please telephone Haley on 966 84 4399.

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB I’m catching up after the excitement of the National Championships, and a belated “well done” to all the competitors and the worthy winners. The weather and the summer leagues are heating up well.

Wednesday 31st May VCLeague, SL Falcons were away at La Marina; taking some useful pts 8-6, shots 106-94. Winners: singles; Russell Marks 21-15, pairs; June & Keith Jones 29-9, triples; Lynne Morris, Sabrina Marks, Tom Hill 18-7. Wednesday 7th June Falcons were away v VB Vikings; a good result, points 10-4, shots 117-78.

Winners: sgls; Pam Lockett 21-15, trips; Lynne Morris, Sabrina Marks, Tom Hill 28-5, rinks; Ann Holland, Neil Morrison, Suzi Cooper, Roy Cordell 19-13, Shirley Verity, Kath Reid, Les Bedford, Jules Pering 24-10.

Spitfire Division: SL Wellingtons Friday 2nd June, were away v VB Fairways, shots 81-114, points 5-10. Winners: Allen Bowen, June & Keith Jones 15-13, Carol Lowry, Les Bedford, Keith Lowry 21-16, Mags Haines, Ray Pollock, Phil Morrachan 14-14. Friday 9th Wellingtons at home v LS Wasps, had a bad day at the office 3points-11, shots 87-107. Winners: Allen Bowen, June & Keith Jones 13-11, Bob White, Giuseppe Galelli, Charlie Marigold 17-17.

Harrier Division: SL Hercules Friday 2nd away v Horadada Hawks, had a hard fought match for 4 points -10, shots 74-130. Winners: Jim Wright, Chris Brooks, Dave Steadman 17-9, Helen Hammond, Dave Tilley, Scott Malden 18-17. Friday 9th Hercules were away v El Rancho, always a tough venue, points 4-10, shots 82-117. Winners: Tom Fromson, Ian Ross, Robin Harker 16-10, Mary Fromson, Harry Epsom, Sue Ross 16-11.

We are still looking for new members to join us for the 2017/18 winter season. We are aiming to enter an extra team in the leagues this year. With 4 teams there should be plenty of games for everyone. We welcome all bowlers, from the most experienced to those who want to step up from purely “social” bowling to the league challenge. We are a competitive but friendly club and Casa Ventura itself is a hub for the local area, offering a wide range of non-bowling activities.

For info please check: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com or contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691 903 773. By Sheila Cammack

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The ‘Philosophy Lesson’ Are you one of those people who think that that psychology and that type of thing is just a load of mumbo jumbo designed to make a small number of people rich very quickly?

Well I have news for you, the study of the mind and our attitudes towards life and the challenges that it presents us with has gone on for centuries and is not just today’s fad.

Perhaps those amongst you that are having difficulty in accepting this need to take a more philosophical view of life.

For example: The following is the philosophy of Charles Schultz, the creator of the "Peanuts" comic strip.

You don't have to actually answer the questions, just read the questions straight through and you'll get the point.

1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.

2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.

3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America.

4. Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize.

5. Name the last half dozen Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.

6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.

How did you do?

The point is, none of us remember the headliners of yesterday.

These are no second-rate achievers.

They are the best in their fields but the applause dies, awards tarnish, achievements are forgotten and accolades and certificates are buried with their owners.

Here's another quiz. See how you do with this one: 1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.

2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.

3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.

4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.

5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.

Easier?

The lesson is that the people who make a difference in your life are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money, or the most awards.

They are the ones that care.

Why do I mention these points in a golf article?

Many of the readers and golfers out there will face difficulties in taking the correct attitude with them to the golf course and invariably play poor or indifferent golf below their expectations.

If just one simple example of how you can take a different ‘slant’ on life and the things that take place can get you thinking differently

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(Sponsored by Costa Blanca Green Fee Svcs). then consider how your golfing brain would react if fed with more positive images, pictures and attitude.

I think that you can quickly see how you could take something considered negative and see the positive in it.

Go on give it a try.

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Over & Out for Elche, but what next?

Elche CF 0 – 2 Real Oviedo

The fans protest was poorly supported

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n the face of it a nil-two defeat against play-off chasing Oviedo can't have come as much of a surprise for fans of shell shocked Elche. But for long periods especially in a dire first half, it was difficult to tell top from bottom. The visitors eventually prevailed courtesy of two well taken second half goals which, although they were unaware, would count for nothing in the final analysis because promotion rivals Huesca and Valladolid also won.

Watched by the lowest Martínez Valero crowd I can recall in ten years of visiting the stadium, 2,602 fans collectively contributed to a sour atmosphere inside the ground. Planned protests took place and were pathetic as they were pointless, with chants directed at the VIP seats spontaneously erupting throughout the game. The bottom line is Elche, in a purely sporting sense, are the architects of their own downfall; ten defeats in their final twelve matches tell its own story.

Today, though, the football was almost incidental. Obliged to fulfil their fixtures, Elche did so against a background of institutional turmoil at the football club from which no-one emerges with any credit. Deeply unpopular amongst fans throughout the city, Elche president Diego García – widely, and with good reason, believed to be the proxy of reviled ex-president José Sepulcre - was the target of much of today's invective and it is easy to understand why.

García has been the driving force behind a legal action designed to prevent the sale of the club to Qatari group Skyline International who, as far back as August 2016, had agreed in principle a deal to purchase the equity of majority shareholder the Valencian Finance Institute.

Pablo Hervías was out of luck

With that agreement, and its desperately needed investment, paralysed, the club lurched from crisis to crisis, aided and abetted by dismal performances on the pitch, culminating in relegation to Spain's Segunda B division.

Consigned to the third tier of Spanish football, the consequent loss of income will hit the club hard.

Just down the road in Alicante, Hercules made the same La Liga to Segunda B journey and are now a football club on life support. The saving graces for Elche CF are twofold; the fans who, whilst awful tonight, are desperate for the club to survive and have dug deep before, and that Skyline takeover. If that can be revived, albeit on vastly reduced terms

commensurate with Elche's 2B status, the club may have a fighting chance.

Opposition to the dark spectre of Sepulcre and his placeman García is growing but the pair present a formidable obstacle. Sepulcre, whose financial incompetence was the root cause of the club's enforced departure from La Liga, is now angling to purchase the debt of prominent creditors which the club intend to convert to equity, meaning, somewhat astonishingly, he will inveigle his way back into control of the club. Off the pitch, Elche CF is about to embark, once again, on another 'Machiavellian' summer, the course of which may well decide the club's very existence.

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