The Leader Newspaper Edition 895

No 895 Monday 29th November - Sunday 5th December 2021

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VA L E N C I A N P R E S I D E N T C O N F I R M S INTRODUCTION OF COVID PASSPORTS

ver 400,000 people have not yet been vaccinated against covid in the Valencian Community and it is at them that the introduction of covid passports is aimed when, pending confirmation by the courts, it is introduced the day after it is published in the Official Gazette of the Valencian

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With the anticipated start date of 3 December, it will be in force for a period of 30 days, thus covering the Christmas and the New Year holiday periods.

From that date it will be an obligation in the Valencian Community to present the covid passport to gain entry to bars and restaurants.

The confirmation was given by the Valencian President, Ximo Puig, during a press conference that followed the meeting of the Interdepartmental Council, which once again insisted that there is no intention of applying new restrictions in the Valencian Community, unless the situation changes for the worse.

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ference by asking residents for prudence, stating that an unvaccinated person "has 20 times the risk" of being hospitalised or entering an ICU after being infected with covid, whatever their age, and the average risk of contracting coronavirus is three times higher, eight times higher if you are between 60 and 80 years of age.

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However, Puig stressed, "the circumstances are under control" but it will depend on how the virus evolves and the incidence in the Valencian Community.

In recent days, the daily number of infections has multiplied exponentially, with the Alicante Province now being on the verge of the ‘high risk’ category, with more than a thousand cases of coronavirus in 24 hours and with the incidence rising on Saturday to 142 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, a cumulative incidence rate for 14 days that had not occurred since 3 September.

In a single day across Alicante, 10 deaths were reported, something that had not happened in more than 8 months.

The Covid Passport will be mandatory in order to gain entry to hospitality establishments with a capacity of more than 50 people, nightlife venues, public and private care homes, hospitals, music festivals, organised events, weddings, baptisms, and communions.

The identity of each person must be confirmed with their DNI or other identity documentation when presenting the Covid Passport. The control of access to establishments will be done through a mobile application that will be directly

With over 400,000 Valencians still to be vaccinated against the coronavirus the objective of the Generalitat Valenciana is that "100% of the population is vaccinated," said the president.

The Interdepartmental Council Meeting held last Thursday connected with the administration. In this way, the authorities will know if the people who show the Covid Certificate are really vaccinated or not, since their passport must match the records that the Ministry of Health has about their vaccination state.

This will hopefully reassure those in the hospitality and leisure sectors, who this week asked for the means to detect illegal documents where there has been an increase in the number that are now being offered for sale, mostly through social media, appealing to people who do not want to be vaccinated.

For an amount ranging from 50 to 250 euro you can get a false passport online, with the threat of prison sentences of six

OUT AND ABOUT WITH U3A At 8.00 on a cold, icy-windy Thursday morning in Torrevieja a host of people hurried to board a Eurotours coach to start their day trip. The group, made up mainly from members of the Torrevieja U3A, were soon on their way to the first stop of the day.

Around 9.15 we arrived in the town of Aguillas. By this time the sun had broken through to warm the streets and the wind had eased so the group were able to spend a leisurely 1.5 hours seeing the sights or having a breakfast in one of the many seafront cafes.

Upon reboarding the coach we travelled a short distance to La Granje de Fraile, which translates to Farm of the Friar, where we were given a pack of various locally produced cheese samples to taste along with a drink to wash them down.

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months to three years and a fine being little deterrent to them.

The system will then immediately detect whether that person is vaccinated.

But it has not been explained how the system will deal with tourists and foreign-issued certificates.

Since the announcement last week there has been an increase in the number of official documents downloaded.

Between 15 and 21 November, 218,271 documents were downloaded compared to 114,184 the previous week, according to data provided by the Ministry of Health. This represents an average of 31,181 certificates each day.

The President concluded his press con-

A brief description of each cheese was given by the owner/cheese maker which was then followed by a short tour of the factory.

To round off the day we then proceeded back to the Mar Menor to visit a new restaurant to Eurotours, as the Covid restrictions in Murcia prevented the coach going to the original choice.

We arrived at Restaurant La Playa in Urrutia, situated on the banks of the Mar Menor, where a tasty Menu del Dia was served up in a lovely outdoor area overlooking the sea.

Afterwards we were able to take a short stroll along the promenade before boarding the coach to return to

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“The Shed” by Ted the Fossil I have these friends, Olga and Spanna Yorkshire folks, won’t spend a Tanner The other day they both to me said Can you tell us where we can buy a shed I thought about it, I said is this a joke Spending money, by you Yorkshire folk So they got in the car and off they went Six hours later not a penny spent A few days later, when I called round There was Spanna, preparing the ground

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What are you doing have you bought a shed No we haven’t we are still looking Ted Half a dozen more times they went out But every time they came back with nowt Sat in the bar, having a drink of lager I said this shed hunting is becoming a saga Well yesterday, after a four week break A flight back to Yorkshire they did take We shook hands at the airport and Spanna said We will be back in April to look for a shed.

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Data produced on Saturday showed the Marina Baixa to be the only area at extreme risk, with 362 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, but there are three other high-risk health departments, all of them with a sharp rise in recent days: Torrevieja, Elda and Dénia, with 195.58, 162.55 and 161.17 active cases per 100,000 inhabitants, respectively.

The remainder are at medium risk, with indices ranging between 131.72 points in the Sant Joan d'Alacant area, 124.35 in Alcoy and 55.36 in Orihuela.

The remaining three present relatively low values, compared to the provincial average, but in all of them a significant rise has also been registered. Thus, Elche-Crevillent presents a rate of 68.71, while in Alicante-General Hospital it is 73.29 and in ElcheGeneral Hospital it is 82.56.

Torrevieja.

Despite the cold start and the last minute change of meal venue, a good day out was enjoyed by all.

The Torrevieja U3A will be having another trip on Tuesday 7th December to visit Murcia in the evening to enjoy the Christmas lights and visit the evening market to, hopefully, pick up a few presents.

Further details of this trip and many other events that are open to members of the Torrevieja U3A can be found, along with info on the association and how to become a member, can be found on their website torreviejau3a.org.

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PAN DE M IC CAU S E S SALE OF MOR E THAN TWE NTY HOTE LS I N TH E P ROVI NC E

hile not quite an avalanche, after more than eighteen months suffering the consequences of the pandemic, more and more tourist hotels in the province of Alicante have a "for sale" sign hanging up above their font doors.

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19.5 million that are being asked by the owners of a four star complex, with 200 bungalows, in the La Marina area of Elche, a resort belonging to a small British chain, which also has establishments on the Costa del Sol.

The sales are being forced, either due to the need to raise liquidity to keep other establishments open, due to heavy mortgages or, simply, due to the exhaustion of many small owners after almost two years of uncertainty.

You can also find a six floor hotel, still under construction, in the Poniente area of Benidorm, that is being offered for 9.5 million, and that belongs to a Norwegian chain which, with the arrival of the covid, decided to liquidate it’s investment.

And those are only those that have been put up for sale through the Idealista website, which last week published a study on the situation, in which it said there are now 653 hotels or guest houses offered on its portal, 16% more than a year ago.

Also in Benidorm there is a hotel for sale on Avenida de los Almendros, with 74 rooms, for five million euros; and in the cove of Finestrat there is one with ten floors available for those who have a spare 13.5 million. In all of these cases, advertisers omit the name of the establishment and its exact location.

In the case of Alicante, the increase in supply has been much greater, growing from 13 to 20 hotels for sale - 53% more -, but there are places where the situation is much worse.

At the head of this unfortunate ranking are the Balearic Islands, where there are up to 73 establishments of different categories for sale, followed by Barcelona, with 64 such properties, Malaga (52), Granada (40), Girona (40), Las Palmas (34), Pontevedra (27), Asturias (22) and Valencia (21). Madrid is at the same level as Alicante, which also has 20 hotels for sale on the property platform.

In the province, prices vary considerably, from the 318,000 euros that they ask for a five-room hostel in the centre of Calpe, to the

You can also find some hotels that have been closed for years and are in the hands of the banks, such as the old Rocas Blancas hotel in Santa Pola, which has a sale price of just under 4.4 million euros.

However, most of the establishments that have come on to the market are small hotels, mostly run as family businesses, where the owners can no longer afford mortgages or where they simply do not want to continue with a business which struggles to survive.

Meanwhile, 62 hotels in the province of Alicante, 47 of which are in Benidorm, have closed their doors for the season, turning their backs on the Government’s Imserso (Pensionista) program which they are already calling a failure.

Although Imserso holiday breaks can be booked from 14 December, hotels will not start receiving the first tourists until the end of February, according to the Hosbec employers' association, a delay that reduces the season to just three months, March, April and May (excluding Easter), after already missing October, November, December and January.

The closures will see more than 3,000 workers return to ERTE, to which will be added the torrent of temporary dismissals in the companies that support the sector.

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ISAAC PERAL SUB TESTS IN CARTAGENA Issac Peral (S-81) first S-80 series submarine in Spanish Navy passes diesel engines tests in Cartagena port

BY ANDREW ATKINSON Issac Peral (S-81) the first submarine of the S-80 series that Navantia manufactures for the Navy has successfully passed the start of the diesel engines in Cartagena port.

The public shipyard announced that the start-up was carried out successfully at the Armament Dock of the Cartagena shipyard.

The start-up of the diesel engines of the submarine 'Galerna' (S-71) was also carried out satisfactorily, which is in port tests for the extension of its life-cycle.

The S-80 Programme follows a regulated Systems Engineering process, through which it is necessary to pass a series of technical reviews or quality doors in which it must be shown that the submarine is ready to move on to the next phase.

under license from the German company MTU. The 'Isaac Peral' will undergo the first battery charges with the rectifier alternators and the test on moorings, the first time at which the operation of the submarine's propulsive line is verified, prior to the start of the sea trials scheduled in February 2022.

The Cartagena shipyard is also carrying out the extension of the life-cycle of the 'Galerna', having undergone the start of official start-up and operation tests of diesel engines.

The Galerna life-cycle was carried out in the presence of Spanish Navy inspectors, with all necessary verifications and checks, both the auxiliary services of the engines and their safety having been carried out.

The submarine Galerna is essential for the Navy to maintain its current operational capabilities - until the entry into service of the new S-80s, which should be ready in 2023.

The diesel engine start-up is the fourth safety protocol, after power-up, along with the shipment of batteries to the ship and launching.

Mosquito plague brings another barrage of complaints The residents of urbanisations surrounding the Torrevieja lagoon are suffering the effects of their fourth plague of mosquitoes this year. The rains at the end of October and the sustained humidity in November see continuous hatching of the larvae from puddles and waterlogged areas next to the salt marsh of the lagoon.

In these areas the City Council have deployed fumigators to control the plague, but in some areas, such are the numbers that they are having little effect. There are also, dozens of swimming pools and private gardens experiencing swarms of mosquitos that the council is unable to enter.

The government anticipated that it would need to act in the areas flooded by the more than one hundred litres per square metre of rain that fell at the end of October, and has allocated INTI, a Madrid company employed to act against outbreaks, an additional budget to try to stop the new plague.

By Andrew Atkinson New Smart River Basins technology is to be introduced - in a bid to help the Vega Baja region that has suffered serious flooding for many years.

"This state of the art technology is available to all Vega Baja municipalities free of charge," said Carlos Mazón, President of the Provincial Council.

The S-80 class submarines have diesel engines with rectifier alternators (DAR) which charge batteries or can directly supply power to the main electric motor.

The diesels are manufactured in the engine factory that Navantia has in Cartagena,

NEW SMART RIVER BASINS TECHNOLOGY FOR VEGA BAJA

Alicante City Council has activated a pioneering early warning system for floods in conjunction with water company Hidraqua.

The successful test is a safe t y milestone in the contruction of the submarine

The Smart River Basins' plans, under public-private collaboration, are to come into force following the DANA Gota Fria flooding catastrophe that occurred in 2019.

The Smart River Basins technology will

Council unable to cope

It is possible that the drop in temperatures in recent days has significantly reduced the discomfort caused by mosquitoes, but the respite will only be temporary, until such time as the temperatures rise back to their normal levels.

However, the City Council insists on social networks that it has the situation under control, with a battery of images depicting emoticons of encouragement. But the same municipal social networks, especially Instagram and Facebook, are filled with responses from members of the public pointing out affected areas and stating that they cannot even go out to walk their pets.

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provide information to 27 Vega Baja town councils to improve their responses to storm forecasts.

"They can improve forecasting and response to floods - saving lives - facilities or crops and plan the territory more adequately," said Mazón.

Smart River Basins technology data includes, algorithms and numerical models, predictions of weather phenomena, two hours in advance, with a reliability of 87 per cent.

"The most important thing is that these administrations get going, that they listen to what is happening in the province of Alicante, that tells us what needs to be done, and what unfortunately is still not being done," said Mazón.

DECEMBER TOURIST ROUTES THROUGH ORIHUELA

Dramatised routes and Christmas tales through Orihuela in December The Orihuela Centro tourist office has published details of the December Tourist Routes that will be available for anyone wishing to partake during the next four weeks, as follows: Saturday 4 December - 7pm Theatrical Christmas Tales (Children) Sunday 5 December - 7pm Orihuela Palaces Saturday 11 December - 8pm Night Route, the Historic Centre Sunday 12 December - 11am Life & work of Miguel Hernández: 7pm - Theatrical Christmas Tales (Children) Saturday 18 December - 12 noon Theatrical Route: A Christmas Story (Family)

Nuit is a 3 month, medium cross who is a little nervous. She just needs lot of love, patience and understanding.

For more info contact 966710047 (leave a message) or email info@satanimalrescue.com

7pm - Theatrical Christmas Tales (Children) Sunday 19 December - 10am Walk to the Castle 7pm -Theatrical Route: A Christmas Story (Family) Tuesday 21 December - 11am Orihuela Nativity scenes Sunday 28 December - 11am Dramatised Christmas Tales (Children).

Information and bookings: Orihuela tourist office: 96 530 46 45 or 96 530 27 47 or Whatsapp to 673 836 385.

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Four brothers arrested for internet banking fraud The Civil Guard has arrested seven men and three women in Torrevieja and Almoradí, as alleged perpetrators of 504 crimes of fraud. Through systems known as “smishing” and “phishing”, they obtained over 56,000 euros illegally from more than 163 people.

tasks and functions to the rest of the gang.

Also arrested was a 23-year-old Swedish woman ; a 24-year-old Venezuelan man; a 48-year-old Spanish male and two women of Spanish nationality aged 37 and 22.

"Smishing" is the sending of text messages to mobile phones, while "phishing" is the mass sending of emails to potential victims.

The Civil Guard was able to recover: 17,500 euros in cash, 630 dollars, 17 high-end telephones, 3 passenger cars, a large number of SIM cards, cryptocurrency purchase tickets and various bank cards, as well as computer equipment.

Contained in the messages is a link that directs the potential victim to a web page that simulates a bank website created by the detainees.

Once the personal data had been obtained fraudulently, the fraudsters requested new bank cards from the banks in the name of the injured parties in order to link them to contactless mobile payment services.

They then carried out withdrawals of the scammed money from ATMs located in different towns of the Valencian Community, the Murcia Region and the Andalusian Autonomous Community.

The gang leaders are four brothers of Moroccan nationality, all between 23 and 32 years of age, who coordinated and distributed the

ELCHE’S MOST ACTIVE DRUGS TRAFFICKER ARRESTED NATIONAL Police have busted a drugs trafficking gang in Elche following a raid at the house of one of the traffickers, that lead to the arrest of five people.

"The trafficker, one of the most active in Elche, was discovered following an investigation in which four kilos of cocaine were found hidden in a false ceiling.

"Ecstasy pills, a taser pistol and more than 52,000 euros in cash, together with tools related to the weighing, cutting and packaging of the drug," said a police statement.

In the operation, the agents arrested three men and two women, all of Spanish nationality, aged between 24 and 51, who were placed at the disposal of the Investigating Court in Elche.

"The organised gang is dedicated to the distribution and retail sale of drugs in different parts of the city," added the statement.

Drugs trafficking gang ‘busted’ in Elche

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A CURE FOR THE LOVESICK BLUES

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ost vaccines are developed to prevent disease, but medical researchers, like dress designers, are never satisfied with last year's fashions.

Their holy grail at present is the creation of therapeutic vaccines to treat illnesses after we have contracted them.

Could a future vaccine cure my bagpipe-playing? Or make Frank Ifield's 'Lovesick Blues' a thing of the past, like his yodelling? (But not Frank -- he'll be 84 by the time you read this.)

All of which started me thinking, because I like to try

something new every now and then. Can we look forward to a vaccine that will spirit away a hangover? Or remove the worst effects of chocolate cake from our waistlines and our bibs?

What about pre-existing conditions like poverty (having no money) or dottiness (having no brains)? Will some future inoculation be able to change a frog into a prince again, without a princess having to risk infection by kissing him?

Some illnesses don't trigger an immune response, our bodies simply fail to recognise malevolent cells, while other viruses overwhelm the immune system and shut it down before it can work. Wake up, immune system! Pay attention, for goodness' sake!

The benefits of vaccination wear off, of course, like that hangover of yours. The hope is that bits of DNA can be injected into cells, instructing them to keep the immune system revved up and alert. Yes, well, I already suggested that, two or three sentences ago, but no thanks are necessary, thank you.

Imagine you could feed slices of someone else's DNA -- excuse the scientific jargon -- into your own system. Elvis Lives! may no longer be a forlorn hope. If a good person received strands of DNA from Lord Lucan's hairbrush, he might be able to reveal where that ignoble murderer went when he disappeared. "Does hair have memories?" I hear you ask, but I don't own the copyright details for that at present. And anyway, he

probably left the brush behind before he fled, so the hair wouldn't know.

"The role of immunity is much more complicated than we are smart," said an American biologist. (Coincidentally called Smart, or perhaps he just liked the sound of his own name, even when admitting his shortcomings.) Standard vaccines help your system target foreign invaders, he added, something military men might approve of.

I sometimes look to country and western music to provide solutions to problems, since it's no more ridiculous a system than listening to pundits and politicians, and far more entertaining. Most country music themes can best be summed up in the plea, "Leave me, or I'll find somebody who will."

Roger Miller said country and western music had more songs about trains than there were actual trains.

Eminem sings that he wishes he could rewind time like a tape, which rather gives his age away. But we have all wished that, at one time or another.

Although right now many of us probably wish we could fast-forward that same tape to the end of Covid time. Or the beginning of retroactive cures, once our immune systems learn to backheel the virus without scoring an own goal.

Perhaps we might meet after the match for a drink, if your hangover has gone by then. I know a place where you can yodel along to karaoke.

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‘I made a mistake …’

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ou caught me in the middle of a mistake, dear readers. I have just this moment taken time out from pondering my mistake so I can fill this week’s space here.

The trouble with mistakes is that you only see them in the rear-view mirror … never up ahead. Am I overly concerned about this mistake, or am I beating myself up over it? Well, not in the least, because I know from experience that ‘this too shall pass.’

I also know that I am in good company while coping with this mistake. It is a fact that winners make more mistakes than the individual who is mistakefree. In fact, sitting around and doing nothing is probably the biggest mistake of all.

A friend of mine used often quip that ‘the less you do, the less mistakes you make! This was only a joke with David, because the same dude was a trier who never gave up trying.

“The man who never made a mistake never made anything”, is an old saying which is very true. Twenty-odd years ago I completed a Brian Treacy management course, hosted by Athlone’s Kevin Fahy.

During one of the lectures, Kevin showed us the findings of a study which showed that even the most successful managers get it wrong 70 percent of the time. Hard to believe, but the 30 percent ‘right calls’ were enough to be a winner. The important message here is to make decisions and

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especially when a mistake affects other people.

to keep on making them.

Thomas Edison said; “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Making mistakes is one of the most effective ways to gain new ideas. We are always a little wiser after each mistake.

The number one cause of business collapse is ego. An ego trip will prevent the person at the top from admitting his or her mistake, as the ship ploughs on Titanic like.

I have been lucky in the past insofar as the ones I got right paid for my mistakes. Mistakes help us to gain knowledge for the next attempt. Without making mistakes we would lose countless opportunities to better ourselves.

The banking collapse is a perfect example of egotistical men in striped suits who all denied (and still deny) getting it wrong – even as the house of cards collapsed around them.

Mind you, the opposite side of that coin is that every time a doer gets it wrong, everyone else knew ‘that couldn’t work!’ When you raise your head above the parapet to try something different and make a mistake, you will hear a chorus of voices proclaiming that ‘I could have told him he was wasting his time!’ Close your ears and don’t listen: Instead get on with what may be your newest mistake, or very likely the breakthrough you have been seeking.

My father once claimed ‘I don’t make mistakes!’ This was his immediate response when we got him ruffled at a time when he was completely in the wrong. My brother, Willie chanced telling him; ‘Daddy, I think you are making a mistake,’ to which came the immortal reply and that line which can be thrown around among my siblings to this day.

Mistakes make us resilient because we learn how to deal with adversity. They leave us better equipped for the challenges that lie ahead, because the comfort zone is not the home of doers.

As well as teaching us more about ourselves, we also learn a lot about other people from our own mistakes. We get to see a different side of the people we deal with when the thing goes wrong.

I’ll always remember the late Pat Quinn, of ‘Quinnsworth’ being interviewed by Gay Byrne after the flamboyant businessman went bust. Pat said he was wrong about half the people he worked with. ‘Half of those I thought I could rely on, turned their backs on me; and half of those I expected nothing from, stood by me when the business collapsed.’

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The one you get right will more than compensate for all your mistakes. Just don’t stop making those mistakes!

DON’T FORGET Everything we try for the first time is an experiment. For me, one of life’s greatest thrills is to grab hold of an idea and make it work. Making it work entails falling back for reference on the 70 per cent of decisions that were the wrong one at the time. Yes, bad timing is one of the most common mistakes.

Mistakes help us to understand ourselves. We become better people for admitting we got it wrong and we can measure our strengths alongside those

weaknesses.

A bit of humanity – not to mention humility should be shown at this stage; Bernie.comaskey@gmail.com

*Author, entrepreneur and newspaper columnist, Bernie Comaskey, now spends most of his time on a farm in Ireland; but he retains his strong links with the Costa Blanca.

Bernie has published four books; ‘If Ever a Man Suffered’, ‘The Best of Bernie’, ‘The Team’, and ‘Just Between Ourselves’. Bernie’s books are available at half price, on sale from either Spanish Solutions or ‘The Leader.’ Call 637 227 385 for info.

GARDEN FELIX ...... Spanish Broom Spanish Broom - rush broom or weaver's broom - were originally introduced as ornamental shrubs, but became useful as erosion control.

Broom forms small to large shrubs that grow very quickly and can grow to 10 feet tall and produce some spectacular bloom displays in Spring, through to frost.

Broom shrubs are easy to grow in most garden locations and the only thing the don't like is a soggy, boggy and shady location.

The plant can get a bit invasive, with their seeds spreading and sprouting quickly. But with a little control

The computer is a great invention.

Mistakes are nobody’s fault any more.

you can still enjoy their ease of care and brilliant blooms.

Their honey-vanilla fragrant bright yellow flowers have a pea-pod like appearance, approximately one inch long, that grow in clusters at the branch ends on stalks, that can be 18 inches long.

The fruits are hairy black or brown pods that are filled with dark green seeds in late summer.

Note that the whole plant is toxic to humans and can cause discomfort and irritation, but is not life threatening.

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The Minister with local mayors

LOS MONTESINOS E16M DRAINAGE WORKS

A container has been installed in the Orihuela Costa Town Hall

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By Andrew Atkinson Los Montesinos is to receive €16 million to carry out drainage works within the Vega Baja town municipality.

"The Minister Arcadi Spain and the regional secretary María Pérez visited the region to inform us all about the deadlines for carrying out the drainage works in our municipalities before the end of the year", said Mayor José Manuel

Orihuela ‘Toy Appeal’ underway he Department of Youth has installed toy containers in various parts of the municipality where donations of toys may be left in a campaign that will last until January 4.

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dance of the cultural activities that will be held during the Christmas period

The containers have been installed in the Orihuela Costa Town Hall, Palacio del Agua, Casa de la Juventud, Teatro Circo and in the María Moliner Municipal Library where it is hoped to take advantage of the public atten-

"We encourage all residents to participate in this toy collection campaign so that the Three Wise Men reach all the homes of Orihuela with their gifts," said Councillor Mar Ezcurra.

Schoolchildren across region confined by Covid

The initiative also intends to collaborate with neighbourhood associations in Orihuela, both the city centre, districts and Orihuela Costa.

Nuestra Señora del Rosario School in Torrevieja

MORE than 250 schoolchildren from Guardamar, Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja are currently confined at home by covid.

148 minors from L´Escoleta de Guardamar, there are 60 Infant and Primary students from Los Dolses School on the Oriolano coast and 30 in Primary from Nuestra Señora del Rosario School in Torrevieja.

In Torrevieja there are also confirmed outbreaks in the Salvador Russian School and El Acequión although the number of students has not yet been confirmed.

The incidence rate of Covid-19 cases has increased considerably in the last week in classrooms of

Almoradí launches a campaign against school absenteeism

Infant and Primary schools within the coast of the Vega Baja region.

Health sources attribute the fact that the incidence of cases in Torrevieja (123 cases per one hundred thousand inhabitants at 14 days) is triple that of Orihuela (44) because of the large presence of residential tourists in the coastal region.

Department of Social Services ran a Campaign to raise awareness and the prevention of School Absenteeism The campaign, which will also run through December, has the collaboration of all schools in the municipality, both primary and secondary, as well as FAGA and the Romí Sociocultural Association.

The campaign arises from the need to make families aware of the importance of education for their sons and daughters, as a way of preventing the generational transmission of situations of social exclusion, as well as guaranteeing equal opportunities for them now and in future life.

To coincide with Novembers International Day of the Rights of the Child the Almoradí council

“It will follow several lines of action. Through direct family intervention and the dissemination of positive information, we seek to achieve zero absenteeism, ensuring that no child is left behind”, said a spokesperson for the council

Butron.

"Los Montesinos will initially receive €400,000 to buy land in the first phase and start the water collection reservoir," added Mayor Butron.

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1966 - Tom Jones was at No.1 on the UK singles chart with his version of 'Green Green Grass Of Home.' It stayed at No.1 for 7 weeks giving Decca records its first million selling single by a British artist.

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Godmersham, Kent, where the farmer complained of his cows being scared by the incident.

Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand

1976 - Lancaster local council cancelled the Sex Pistol’s gig at Lancaster Poly, England. The reason was given in a statement by the council saying: 'We don't want that sort of filth in the town limits’ and in the same year a giant 40ft inflatable pig could be seen floating above London after breaking free from its moorings.

A giant 40ft inflatable pig was seen floating above London 1978 - Neil Diamond and Barbra Streisand's ‘You Don't Bring Me Flowers’ was at No.1 on the US singles chart. A radio station engineer had spliced together Neil's version with Barbra's version and got such good response, the station added it to their playlist.

The pig, nicknamed ‘Algie’, was being photographed for the forthcoming Pink Floyd ‘Animals’ album cover.

The Civil Aviation Authority issued a warning to all pilots that a flying pig was on the run, and the pig eventually crashed into a barn in

When Neil Diamond was told about it, he decided to re-record the song with Barbara herself, and within weeks of its release, the single went to No.1 in the US and No.5 in the UK. 1980 – Abba scored their ninth and last UK No.1 single with 'Super Trouper', the group's 25th Top 40 hit in the UK. The name "Super Trouper" referred to the gigantic spotlights used in stadium concerts.

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1984 - Jim Diamond was at No.1 in the UK singles chart with 'I Should Have Known Better.'

The song was displaced after one week by Band Aid's charity single 'Do They Know It's Christmas’'. Diamond publicly requested that people not buy his single, but instead buy Do They Know It's Christmas?

2012 - Glen Campbell played the very last live performance of his lifetime when he appeared at Uptown Theatre in Napa, California.

Campbell revealed his Alzheimer's diagnosis to the public in 2011, and had set out on his Goodbye Tour as a way to say farewell to his fans.

1988 - Roy Orbison played his final ever gig when he appeared in Cleveland, Ohio. He died of a heart attack two days later.

2015 - A new statue of The Beatles was unveiled in Liverpool - 50 years after their last show in Merseyside. The bronze sculpture, by Andy Edwards which weighed 1.2 tonnes, had been given to the city by The Cavern Club, the venue synonymous with the Fab Four in the 1960s.

1997 - 'Perfect Day' performed by various artists including Elton John, Bono, Tom Jones and David Bowie went to No.1 on the UK singles chart. Originally written and recorded in 1973 by Lou Reed, this new collaboration of 29 major artists was a fund raiser for the BBC Children In Need charity.

2006 - An Oasis fan enjoyed "the best day of his life" when Noel Gallagher popped round to his house in Poynton, Cheshire to play an intimate gig. Ben Hayes had won a BBC Radio 1 competition to have the star play in his front room as part of a week of gigs compered by DJ Jo Whiley.

MARINA BAR CHRISTMAS FAYRE The recent Christmas Fayre at the Marina Bar Calle de las Rosas on Sat 20th Nov was an outstanding success with massive support from those attending.

The monies raised for The Stroke Association Spain far exceeded expectations with a total of 1,330 Euros. The busy afternoon galloped by with the Raffle, Tombola, Money Tree, Stalls and a visit from Santa keeping everybody entertained.

The Marina Bar staff headed by Rita and Dave Monaghan of the bar, gave their usual brilliant service and support and together with fund raisers David and Lorraine Whitney and their team of helpers made the event truly memorable.

A big thank you goes out to all of those people who donated items or contributed to the success of this event. A special mention goes to Lynn Victoria Smith for baking a cake for the raffle and to Mary Terry Flynn who once again donated an afternoon tea for two at the bar. The next event on David and Lorraine's fund-raising calendar is the ever popular "Mingle Bells" at the Marina Bar on the afternoon of Friday 10th Dec. A two-course pre-Christmas lunch with raffle, quiz, spot prizes. Bookings essential as

San Quentin Prison comes to Benijofar

By Andrew Atkinson The Prison Show at Hamilton’s Bake House Benijofar welcomed inmates into San Quentin

State Prison - by having their mug-shots taken upon arrival!

Inmates were treated to prison food of bangers and mash with a dollop of beans and a portion of gravy.

A slice of cake was also devoured, with some

'La Sal De Torrevieja’ back on stage spaces limited. Further details from the bar on Tel:965705907 The photo shows from left to right David Whitney, Paul Owen (Stroke Association Founder), and Lorraine Whitney.

inmates getting extra sausages for good behaviour!

The star of the show Martin Dean showcased his talents, performing songs

by Johnny Cash, Elvis, Neil Diamond and a medley of the Sixties.

Internationally recognised Carnival group 'LA SAL DE TORREVIEJA' are delighted to announce they will be performing again this Christmas in Torrevieja.

The group consisting of 46 girls was formed over 30 years ago has performed in many countries around the world including France, Romania, Hong Kong, Italy, Spain and many more.

This dazling 'Benidorm Palace' style show is an array of magnificent costumes, musicial theatre and spectacular dance and will be at the Torrevieja Theatre on the 30th December. During to demand there will be 2 showings, a 6pm and a 9pm performance.

Tickets are just 10€ each and can be purchased from the office of Home España in La Zenia just off the La Zenia Roundabout between 9am and 5pm Mon - Fri.

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Senator; 19 Steak; 21 Tenet; 22 Garnish.

DOWN: 1 Comet; 2 Strain; 3 Arm; 4 Russia; 5 Capable; 8 Rewards; 11 Cameron; 13 Severed; 15 Scares; 16 Latent; 17 Marsh; 20 Can.

ACROSS 1. Very frightened by the corpse! (6,5) 9. It's crazy to put wire at the back of this (3) 10. The kind of way for making tracks (9) 11. Strange game of cards (5) 13. When father returns with cultured pearl, this is put on (7) 14. Northern shaft difficult to squeeze through (6) 16. A successful one will produce the happy medium (6) 18. Various letters providing support for the board (7) 19. See 21 Ac. 20. The fruit that follows the sea-food (4-5) 21 & 19Ac. Fixed part for elaborately prepared structure (3,5) 22. Wires pretty well sorted out for office equipment (11)

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2. What is the only country in the world with the Bible on its national flag? a.

Mexico, b. The Philippines, c. The Dominican Republic, d. The Vatican State 3. The name of which Principality, formed in 1278, is thought to be derived from 'al Darra', the Arabic word for forest?

4. Which famous song, which includes the phrase "I'd love to turn you on", was banned by the BBC from airplay in 1967 on the basis of this line, claiming it could "encourage a permissive attitude toward drug-taking"?

5. What percentage of the worlds population live in countries with a free press?

6. Henry Ford kept the last breath of which inventive man in an enclosed test tube?

7. What is the dot over a lower case i or j called?

8. Which insects get their name from an ancient superstition that they crawl into the ears of sleeping people?

9. The 1922 film 'Nosferatu, A Symphony of Horror' was the first film about who?

10. Plus or minus one second, what is now the world record time for restoring a Rubik's cube at an official competition?

11. National or state mottos, identify the country or state: a: Dieu et mon droit (French, 'God and my right'). b: Pro mundi beneficio (Latin, 'For the benefit of the world'). c: Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn (Local language, 'We wish to remain what we are'). d: Liberté, égalité, fraternité (French, 'Liberty, equality, fraternity'). e: L'union fait la force (French, 'Unity makes strength').

12. What is a 'Wobbegong'?

DOWN 2. Retiring from the company by the end of July (3) 3. Provide some recompense about wages (5) 4. Almost adoring different mode of church music (6) 5. Disunited parties make weary progress (7) 6. Unlimited scope for hen food (4-5) 7. Not much warning for brief commercial (5,6) 8. Absent from no function in any case (2,3,6) 12. He fights to earn a living (9) 15. Go more quickly but not in step (7) 17. When it comes from the pot, it's hot (6) 19. A feature of simple attire (5) 21. In class I respectfully address the teacher (3)

( A n s we r s o n p a g e 2 3 ) 13. Who is the highest paid female athlete?

14. Name the 5 countries in the world with the most nuclear reactors.

15. Name the British band or singer that released each of the following albums. a. New Boots and Panties!! (78). b. Atom Heart Mother (70). c. 12x5 (64) (pronounced "twelve by five"). d. A nod's as good as a wink to a blind horse (71). e. Jesus of Cool (in the UK) Pure Pop for Now People (in the USA) (78) 16. What do people suffering from TRICHOTILLOMANIA have a sometimes frustrated impulse to do?

17. Put the following countries in order of average life expectancy of their people (averaged for men and women), starting with the highest: a: Russia, b: United States, c: Macau, d: Swaziland, e: Australia 18. The following words are from songs with the word 'Train' in the song title.

Can you name the song? a. It was 9.29. b. He takes me to a movie or to a restaurant. c. Get your bags together, go bring your good friends too. d. The next stop we make will be England. e. We'll have time for coffee flavoured kisses. f.

Wrong way on a one way track 19. Porto flip, Green Hornet, French Connection, Jack Rose and Panama are all examples of what?

20. Although the answer may sound fishy, according to the UK science journal 'Biology Letters', Atlantic and Pacific herring communicate with each other by using which faux pas?

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SAN FULGENCIO TO MODERNIZE WATER METERS an Fulgencio Town Council is to change all the water meters in the municipality that are 12 or more years old. This was announced at a press conference by the mayor, José Sampere, who said that this change will be made to comply with the ministerial order that requires the replacement, within a period of no more than 5 years, of meters for residential or commercial use that are not in good condition, or which exceed the specified years of life.

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this situation, so we are obliged to replace 1,481 devices per year," said Sampere.

"At the moment, almost 52% of the meters in San Fulgencio are in

Sampere stressed the advantages of implementing the new system, which will enable the continuous collection of data, "which will help in the early detection of possible leaks and the immediate notification to residents, thus saving costs and contributing to the conservation of this precious resource".

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The mayor of San Fulgencio, José Sampere

While carrying out this change, the Town Council will introduce a remote reading system for the entire fleet of meters in the municipality, "which will allow them to be read remotely, providing residents with easy and quick access to their billing data, at any time and place".

At present, incidents are only detected every three months, with the reader's warning or the arrival of a very high bill.

This data will in future allow bills to be issued on the basis of actual consumption, eliminating the need for estimates and the need to enter homes to take readings.

The mayor said that these improvements will mean a minimal increase in the cost of the service maintenance fee, "which according to calculations, will increase by just one euro, from the current 0.33 euros per month to 1.33 euros per month for those meters of 13 to 5 mm, around 12 euros more per year".

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(Don't take it internally, though.)

German-born herbalists Peter and Barbara Theiss also recommend a comfrey root paste as 'the best kind of treatment for all types of traumatic damage to bones, tendons, and muscles... such as fractures, bruises, sprains, strains, contusions'.

To make the paste, they instruct, put 3-4 heaped tablespoonfuls of the powdered root in a bowl and add enough hot water, plus a little vegetable oil, to stir it into a paste.

It's a marvellous remedy to keep on hand in your first-aid kit.

You can buy it as a cream, but the gel is easier to apply.

And it's so effective at relieving joint pain that when researchers tested it on the stiff, swollen hands of osteoarthritis patients in a clinical trial comparing it with ibuprofen, the arnica gel produced by a Swiss company was rated every bit as good.

PAINS, STRAINS, SPRAINS Ouch! You just pulled a muscle, strained a tendon or sprained an ankle.

It happens all the time to footballers, rugby rugby players, cricketers – and they’re they’re out of action for weeks on end.

But most of us can't take that kind of time off, or afford all that intensive physiotherapy. We need something to ease the pain fast, and get us going again. Try a little herbal relief.

Herbal First Aid List Two great herbs, arnica and comfrey, head the first-aid list.

Arnica - a gorgeous little yellow flower which grows in high mountain meadows - has been used for centuries by country people to treat bruises, sprains, strains, swelling and fractures, and calm the pain that they cause.

Apply it as hot as bearable to the affected area, cover it with a piece of cotton, bandage it into place and leave it for several hours or overnight. Then remove the compress and massage with comfrey ointment. I can't imagine why this wonderful herb isn't used more often.

Arnica is powerful medicine, however, which should never be taken internally, or used on broken skin. Some people, especially pale-skinned redheads, can have a irritated skin reaction to it, so do a patch test before you use it.

The same Swiss company have produced an arnica bath oil, adding a little wintergreen, to soak your aches away.

Wintergreen is another great plant remedy for pain and inflammation, which turns up in a lot of liniments and massage creams for sports injuries.

Country names for herbal remedies often tell you what they were good for.

In the case of comfrey - a tall rough hairy plant with big leaves - its various names leave you in no doubt at all: knitbone, knitback, bruisewort, boneset. It does in fact contain a substance called allantoin that speeds the healing of bone and tissue by upping cell proliferation.

Comfrey has been valued for centuries as an unparalleled remedy for wounds, cuts, sprains, aches of every kind. It can be used in the form of creams, oils, ointments, hot infusions of the dried leaves applied as compresses or simply the fresh green leaves pounded and used as a poultice.

The essential oil of lavender offers wonderful relief for sore, stiff and aching muscles, soothing pain and reducing inflammation.

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Stiff neck, a spot of back pain, achy calf-muscles from overdoing the aerobics? Out it comes, giving unfailing relief every time.

The key ingredient is ginger, a powerful anti-inflammatory which speeds up the local circulation to relieve pain or swelling. Try a ginger bath: add 2-3 teaspoons of powdered ginger to a pint of hot water and simmer till it turns yellow. Then add it to your bedtime bath.

Add 5-6 drops of the oil to a teaspoonful of almond oil and stroke it into the affected muscles.

If you have a nasty fall, resulting in a severe strain and bruising, the pain can be acute. If it's likely to linger on, try one of the great herbal anti-inflammatories, which can be so valuable for rheumatism but which take a little time to kick in. Devil's claw, boswellia and white willow are three to look for: they all have established reputations in the treatment of arthritic ailments. Take them in pill or tincture form from a reliable herb supplier, and follow the directions on the label.

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s the world slides into a ‘woke’ kind of living, the past is looked on as offensive, as the new order takes control. I can say that, in real terms, there is nothing wrong with a new generation looking for change.

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We have all been there during our formative years, but, as I remember it was done with dignity and recognition of our elders, which it appears to be the total opposite for those who are currently manipulating events.

However, much of the new order is wrong and contradictory, brought on by the means of instant communication, where at the push of a few buttons someone wishing to form a rallying group to cause trouble can do so in the blink of an eye – all you need is to have developed a following.

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With masses of immigrants in the black economy not wishing to become a number and be recognised within the community, which would happen if they were vaccinated, there could be the reason why we are seeing mass protests against having the jab.

With multitudes of unvaccinated people roaming the streets isn’t it possible they are the instigators of the virus returning, causing illness, and in some cases the ultimate loss of life.

The pandemic and the resulting lockdowns have initiated many changes to people’s lives.

In our small village nestling in the mountains of Spain, two stories come to mind.

One brings hardship to an enterprising couple, whilst the other creates the opposite.

Although both have used a similar name - one is called ‘The Hondon Hub’ and the other ‘The Community Hub’.

The ‘Coca Cola Bar,’ a spacious run-down establishment only known by that name because of the illuminated Coca Cola sign outside, was a neglected, exhausted property languishing to the side of the road, slowly dying after its long history.

It was a few years ago when Linda Wells and partner Allan took control of this dilapidated structure, with a view to turning it into an up-market eatery and party venue. A bold undertaking.

After many delays brought on as Covid 19 struck the world,

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as well as those long periods when work came to a halt because of lockdowns, and then the restrictions on labour, the work continued in starts and stops.

Steve sincerely states, ‘God sent us to put a flag down in Hondon de los Frailes.

But despite all the delays brought on by the terrible disease, two and more years later this enterprising couple can rejoice in the end result, which is stunning, and the ‘The Hondon Hub’ has come into being.

After researching the village and the surrounding area they opened the ´Faith Table´ in the rear room of The Irish Bar in the centre of the village in June 2021.

The second story takes place over the same period and again revolves around another enterprising couple.

In the early part of last year the Bishops, Steve and Ann Laidlow, were on their way back from a two and half month missionary trip to Indonesia, Philippines and Sarawak in Malaysia, where they had been teaching and preaching under the banner of the 'Acorn International Ministries', of which, fifteen years previously they were founder members.

Between the two they have fifty-four years experience of forming and running charity events for the poor and the needy, as well as for people who wish to renew their faith.

They stopped on their journey back to the UK to visit Ann’s sister Mary, who is a pastor in a church in Pinoso, close to the Hondon Valley.

They arrived on the thirteenth of March, not realising their lives were about to change as a result of the pandemic, and their travelling was going to be curtailed by the lockdown, which was introduced in Spain on the fifteenth of that month. The chances of them returning to the United Kingdom at that point became nil.

They decided to settle in the charming valley and to do just that.

The weekly event involves tea and cakes, a friendly chat, with no denomination of any kind, developing a comfortable relationship within the group, and the members grew very quickly from an initial three to more than thirty people, of all nationalities.

The enterprising couple, working under the umbrella of the English ´Acorn International Charity´, moved on to purchase The ‘Dream Centre´ which is in development - or ´The Community Hub´ as the pair of Bishops like to call it, in a four thousand square metre warehouse with land on the edge of the village.

The amenities in the new Dream Centre, which is planned to open in February next year, will have a food bank, meeting rooms, a tearoom, also games facilities and part will be turned into a church. A true community centre where people can go to renew their faith or simply relax.

In my opinion the two Bishops live in the real world where male is a man and females are women, I know not how they feel about the new ´woke´ order but I would think it is with some sadness.

I apologise for repeating my thoughts on transgender people, who, I should add, I feel sorry for, however, today I read a report that the long running Brit Awards will now be gender neutral and no longer recognise female artists performances. It is acknowledging the transgender community, an insult to woman hood and another ‘woke’ surrender to a hysterical minority.

There are reports of men ‘pretending’ to be a female so they can use their conveniences for a use other than that for which they are recognised.

Surely sooner or later this type of following will come to an end and the preaching by the few, who are determined to change the way of life for most people, will go too far, and then the world will return to sanity once more. Take care Facebook.com/percy chattey for a thrilling read in the real world please go to Percy Chattey on Amazon or Kindle where his books are listed.

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AUXILIARY CUP - ROUND 1 Hub Hellraisers Domino's Desperados Boris' Bears Pint Depot Queens

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Freakie Taverners Wee Rock Horrors Hub Hyenas Tipsy Toad Tiaras

upmost to stem the tide, but it was all Gap. Gordon Cowan 140 and Sanderson D10, Brown, 125,140, D4, ably partnered by Bliss Wright and Carlos Escansiano100,81,81 with Paul Moody D8, made it 6 without reply.

The match concluded with an impressive Sanderson display 100,140,81, D5 for the tie. MOTM - Brown - McGuiness.

CAPS V TOTTIES Joint favourites for the cup El Caps, reeled off the first seven legs of this tie, against a vociferous and spirited Totties side, their MOTM, Henni Oortwijn 99,99,171 producing some fine arrows. To coin our sponsors phrase, it was One Way.

HIGHEST CHECK-OUTS: John McKay 134 (T20-T14-D16) Richie McSweeney 121 (20-T17-Bull)

Aroldas Klimonis, D5, Chris Logan, D2 and Olly Walker 135, 134, D3, taking the 1st three. Vycka Bobinas D10, Aroldas D16, and Andre Liamazares 140, D20, adding three more and just one more for the tie.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHEST SCORE Henni Oortwijn 171 Ale House Totties

That privilege went to the other Klimonis, Edmundas 100, 120 and a dodgy D1 against an unlucky Henni. Walker, Caps MOTM.

KO CUP ROUND 2 TIPSY TOPPERS V MILOS

Aroldas and, standing alongside on a chair, Wee Winnie McKay

A real topsy turvy match saw The Toppers race to a 3-0 lead, Milos replying by taking each of the pairs for 3-3. An opening Phil de Lacy 125, was later converted by Barry Schofield on D8, Paddy Winterbourne nailing D10 for 2-0, Vic Bates finding D2 in the 3rd following a Lee Maiden 140.

Hellraisers got off to a cracking start winning the first two, courtesy of Lesley Dolling D2 and Gill McCarthy D17, their lead however wasn't to last as Bryan Livesy D4 and Michelle Halliday D9 made it 2 apiece. Restoring Hubs lead on D9, none other than kitchen supremo and skipper Cheryl McGlynn.

The lead was short lived as Livesy D8, then Sheelar Cooper D10, gained the lead for the first time. Ali Scammell made it 4 all, but then the tide turned as Freakies reeled off the next three for the match. Honours going the way of Livesy, Annette Dobson and Halliday. Livesy and Sue Spiers MOTM. DESPERADOS V WEE HORRORS A solid performance from Graham Solomans and Billy Dolling got the Horrors over the line in this close Dominos encounter. First blood went to a Solomans 52 out, rapidly cancelled by new signing Akash Panchal 80, 81, 140, 85, D4. Solomans 85,100 D8, followed by a Mike Tierney D7 and Dolling D14 gave the Horrors a 1-4 lead.

Ben Kernaham 85, 95, D18 reduced the deficit to 2-4 after the pairs. D20 was the preferred out for both Soloman and Dolling as the Horrors went within a whisker of victory.

Paul Chick temporarily halted the slide against Tierney on D16, but it was short lived as Andy Forrest made it seven and a win for the Horrors. MOTM - Solomans and Panchal BEARS V HYENAS This match went all the way to the 12th leg, victory coming via the popular Scot Alan Havelock on D13. Hyena and Hub proprietor Simon Williams found D16 first dart, a feat he accomplished twice more during the evening. Not too bad a 100% out record. Liam Lumb not content with one double, made it 1-1 on D20, D10.

Chelsea Campbell D4, Steve Bailey, D1 and Steve Formby D20, levelling at 3-3, Campbell and Rory Byrne finally rewarded for some excellent scoring.

Richard McSweeney outed on 109 to give Milos the lead for the 1st time. The following 4 legs were shared giving Milos a 5-6 advantage with one to play, Winterbourne, with throw against Bailey.

The Topper found D16 after a three-figure score for 6-6 and a 1001 team game decider. First class scoring from Campbell, McSweeney and Rocamora, insufficient as Winterbourne added a further ton and D8 to his tally for the win and MOTM. Formby (Milos) GAP V LADS OF ALE HOUSE A fine performance from league leaders Gap, eased them into the semis at the expense of a pretty decent Lads side, who despite finding the T20 with regularity came away without a leg.

100,81,121, from Dale McGuiness in the first not enough as Darren Sanderson 100, D8 opened the floodgates.

James Brown converted 73 on D8 to extend Gap's lead, Sanderson finishing the 701 on 86 for an early 3 leg advantage. Dario Sierra, Andre Wing and McGuiness did their

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FLYERS V DANNYS Dave Stevens got the travelling Campoverde side over the line, in a tight tussle with a strong C.C.'s team, overcoming John McKay, 85,125 on D4, for a semi-final place. Charles Pritchett D2 got the hosts off to a flyer, Suso Madrid helping out with 140, the same score recorded by Aaron Dickson.

Matt Smiths' 2x100 eclipsed by Bob Smiths 83,125 and Alan Walkers' 2x100, D4, in the 2nd, Jane Wills D3 making it 1-2 to Dannys. Tons from McKay and Madrid, the latter adding D20 for 2-2. Smith 85,100,128 and partner Kevin Prockter D10 nudged the hosts ahead, only for Bob Smith to

Alongside parents Boris and Sylvia, Martin helps run the popular Blue Lagoon watering hole and eaterie. l spoke to the 29 year old prior to the Bears v Hub match and surprisingly learned he is yet to be married, but training hard.

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CHRISTMAS MIXED PAIRS 23 DECEMBER NEW TA VERN SAN MIGUEL Please forward entries to: simonedelacy@hotmail.co.uk CLOSING DATE 10 DECEMBER Barry Shingler added a further Bears leg on D16, despite a John Eyre 125. Havelock 99, D16 squaring the game. Paul Durrant 100, D16 and then Williams 94,100, D18 gave the Hub a 2-leg lead on 2-4. Williams in decent form at last edged out a lively Ken Skinner with 3x80+ 100, d16, for the opening single.

Captain, Yvonne Roufignac D4 and Lumb 81,85,140, D8 redressed the balance, only for Dylan Fitzsimmons 123, 119, D5, to regain a 2-leg advantage. Shingler outed on an 82 to give the hosts a chance at 5-6. Havelock 3x80+ turned it on in the last finding D13 for the match. Williams and Shingler, MOTM. QUEENS V TIARAS The Tipsy ladies swapped their tiaras for crowns this week taking 9 legs of the Pint Depot's Royal Pink Highnesses, who were missing regal routers Debbie Wright and Jade Hockton. Pat Schofield was quick off the mark, nabbing the first leg with D8.

The Queens replied with a double point salvo courtesy of Vi Turner D6 and Marie Cummins D15. 'Bugger this' thought Captain de Lacy, hastily removing her vest to then equalize on D1. From then on in it was Tiaras all the way with good scores starting to flow. Marie Cummins (MOTM) scooped the penultimate leg but Sharon Marshall put the match to bed (85,140, 120 -D10) so very narrowly missing out on a 160 check-out, but rightfully awarded MOTM for the Tiaras.

We're going to miss her whilst she is in the UK now for 2 months, but she returns just in time for the next round of the cup on 3rd Feb, so be warned!

The family, originally from Bulgaria, are now firmly esconsed in the Spanish way of life, having opened their Sports Bar four years ago.

Eighteen months of living in ltaly has given the Bulgarian a good command of the language, plus of course Spanish and the mandatory Costa Blanca English.

Despite a home at La Torre golf resort, he prefers running to the little white ball and is currently preparing for the Benidorm half marathon, his first in 4 years after sustaining a leg injury.

On being asked to name his favourite food, without hesitation came " my mums' tapas," an ltalian a close second.

Major sporting events not to be missed include boxing, Formula 1 and the Le Mans 24 hour endurance event.

Needless to say his sporting icons are Muhamed Ali and Ayrton Senna. Sylvia would prepare the meal for his dinner guests, soccer supremos de Stefano, Zidane and former world champ Senna.

With his 30th birthday in January, he's hoping Boris and Sylvia could stretch to a 1969 Ford Mustang in black. ln conclusion, asked what one item he could take to a desert island, the crafty linguist replied "a telephone".

Tapas and a Mahou a must at Boris'.

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Monday 29th November - Sunday 5th December, 2021 office@theleader.info 637 227 385 ADVERTISING HOTLINE www.theleader.info SOUTH ALICANTE WINTER TRIPLES Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB by Sheila Cammack It’s been another busy week and once more we experienced the ups & Week 7 - Monday 22nd November Sponsored by The Pub, Gran Alacant Insurances, Dialprix,The Belfry and Sunrise Builders.

ENTERPRISE DIVISION Vistabella Albatrosses 91 (8) San Miguel Beagles 58 (5) Emerald Isle Titans 69 (8) Greenlands Maples 88 (10) La Siesta Apollos 55 (2)

Quesada Pearls Emerald Isle Titans San Luis Klingons Vistabella Albatrosses San Miguel Beagles La Siesta Apollos Greenlands Maples San Miguel Alsations Greenlands Sycamores El Rancho Pintos

P 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7

San Miguel Alsations 53 (2) San Luis Klingons 58 ( 5) Greenlands Sycamores 59 (2) El Rancho Pintos 50 (0) Quesada Pearls 88 (8) W 19 16 18 15 13 14 13 14 9 8

D 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0

L 9 11 10 13 14 14 15 14 19 20

Diff Diff 220 43 44 66 -5 -53 72 -83 -101 -203

Pts 50 45 43 38 36 34 32 31 22 19

DISCOVERY DIVISION Country Bowls Flamingos 78 (10) La Marina Explorers 79 (8) Quesada Diamonds 104 (8) San Miguel Dalmations 89 (8) San Luis Trekkers 68 (2)

La Marina Pathfinders 65 (0) La Siesta Pioneers 59 (2) Emerald Isle Moonrakers 53 (2) Emerald Isle Neptunes 54 (2) Vistabella Drivers 85 (8)

P W D L Country Bowls Flamingos 7 26 1 1 La Marina Pathfinders 7 16 0 12 Quesada Diamonds* 7 16 0 12 San Miguel Dalmations 7 14 1 13 La Marina Explorers 7 12 0 16 Vistabella Drivers * 7 11 1 16 La Siesta Pioneers 7 11 2 15 Emerald Isle Neptunes 7 11 0 17 Emerald Isle Moonrakers 7 12 0 16 San Luis Trekkers 7 8 1 19 * 2) deducted for failing to field a full side

Diff Diff 154 102 103 49 16 -65 -15 -28 -163 -153

Pts 67 44 38 37 30 29 28 28 26 19

VOYAGER DIVISION Greenlands Beech 67 (6) Vistabella Buggies 53 (2) El Rancho Raiders 71 (2) Greenlands Chestnuts * Country Bowls Seahawks Vistabella Eagles Quesada Rubies La Siesta Sputnicks Greenlands Beech Vistabella Buggies El Rancho Raiders

Quesada Rubies 61 (4) La Siesta Sputniks 74 (8) Vistabella Eagles 104 (8) P 6 5 6 5 6 6 5 5

W 19 13 13 11 10 8 7 3

D 1 0 0 0 1 2 3 1

L Diff Diff 4 206 7 49 11 5 9 28 13 -19 14 -75 10 -46 16 -148

Pts 49 34 34 26 25 24 19 7

* 2 Points deducted for failing to field a full side

LA SIESTA BOWLS CLUB MEMBERS RUN CLUB – BY ALAN CARR Our condolences go out to Barbara Cooper and family on the passing of her husband Jack, who have been long loyal members of this club.

Division (A) Afternoon away game for The Blues playing La Marina Sharks, winning on two rinks who were; Martin Harley, Dawn & John Taylor (21-9).

Ann & Robert Heath with Harold Charleton (19-10). Result 4-6, just missing out on (Shots 69-74).

Division (B) The Golds hosted La Marina Seagulls which ended with one rink settling for a draw, but no stopping the other three from securing a good result of 9-1 (Shots 91-52). Rinks won by; Joe Kocsis, Joan & Mike Inns (35-9). Ken Stringfellow, Derek Barker & Malcolm Ayton (26-19).

Cathleen & Noel Morrisroe with Alan Mawer (16-10).

Division (C) The Silvers welcomed El Rancho Broncos to La Siesta for an afternoon game, hitting the post on one rink for a draw but taking the remainder to collect 9 points (Shots 67-54) winning teams were; Trevor Witcher, June & David Whitworth (19-14). Jim Gwynn, Janet & Graham Doel (18-14). Maggie Gray, Jean & Dave Giddings (16-12).

Enterprise The Apollos home game against Quesada Pearls saw the visitors take commanding wins on three rinks but found; Norman Adcroft, Ann

LADIES INVITATION DAY On Wednesday November 24th we held our annual Ladies Invitation day. Twenty four couples took part, each couple played two games of nine ends.

After the first nine ends we had a break and did a spider which Lynne Armitage won.

Following the two sessions Lynda Saunders and Ronnie Cairns were Lynda and Ronnie winners the winners, they were of the Ladies Invitation presented with the trophy by Cindy. After the presentation we all enjoyed lunch in the Rincon Restaurant. Well done to the winning pair and all who took part.

Thank you to Cindy for organising another successful competition.

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.

Vistabella Bowls Club by Brian Zelin Monday 22nd November, Vistabella Eagles were Away to El Rancho Raiders, Winning on 3 Rinks. Rosemarie Savage, Ken Savage, Avril Kendall 26-23.

Sharon Louise, Malcolm McPherson, Derek Howe 28-13. Hillary James, Keith Black, Alan Bannister 35-9. Shots 104-71 Points 8-2.

Vistabella Drivers were Away to San Luis Trekkers, Winning on 3 Rinks, Jeff Neve, Pat Rafferty, Stuart Allman 22-11, Olwyn Radcliffe, John Goddard, Brian Dunn 24-15, Pauline Rafferty, Helen Marshall, Paul Durham, Shots 8568 Points 8-2.

Vistabella Albatrosses Were at Home to San Miguel Alsations, Winning on 3 Rinks, Neil Burrows, Mo Foulcer, Martin Foulcer 28-11, Lynne Bishop, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe 17-16, Sandra Burrows, Arthur Brown, Eric Bishop 317, Shots 91-53 Points 8-2.

Vistabella Buggies, were at Home to La Siesta Sputniks, winning on just 1

Emerald Isle Bowls Club Titans started the week at home against Greenlands Sycamores and they had a fine win 8-2 Aggregate of 69-59, P Coffey C Smyth J Smyth 20-11, D Jones Jo Pering A M Gerrard 20-11, L Ponsford S Marks R Marks 18-16 Neptunes travelled to San Miguel Dalmations and slipped to a 2-8 Aggregate, 54-89 defeat.

Winners G Dyer S Johnson T Upham 16-15 Moonrakers played at Quesada Diamonds and

downs of bowls.

South Alicante League: Enterprise Div. Monday 22nd Nov. Klingons, away at San Miguel v SM Beagles, battled through thunder, lightning & finally a torrential downpour but we managed to complete more than 2/3 of the match, ending with an incredibly close result: shots 58-58, 5pts-5. Winners: Giuseppe Galelli, June & Keith Jones 23-12, Jane Hamill, Sheila Cammack, Stewart Hamill 12-9.

Discovery Div. Trekkers, home v Vistabella Drivers, had a tough match: 2pts-8, 68 shots-85. Winners: Dee Hoey, Ralph Jones, Lyndon Johnson 30-16.

Wednesday 24th our Winter League match was away v Greenlands and a definite “game of 2 halves” with some close matches; finally ending 1pt-9, 52 shots-71. Well done to: Giuseppe Galelli, Bill Webb, Pam Lockett, Scott Malden 16-16.

Southern League Friday 26th, the Lions were at home to La Siesta Blues and after some close battles, had an excellent result; 10pts-0, shots 92-52.

Winners: Giuseppe Galelli, June & Keith Jones 30-6, Jane Hamill, Sheila Cammack, Stewart Hamill 20-17, Bill Webb, Pat Reilly, Scott Malden 20-17, Margaret Morrison, Pam Lockett, Neil Morrison 22-12.

Tigers away v San Miguel Boxers, had another very tough match, finishing 0pts-10, 50shots – 83.

I know we’re only a small group at present but everyone is working hard to keep our teams going. Well done, stay positive and here’s to good results next week – only a few more matches before the Christmas break!!

We look forward to welcoming new members (there’s a range of membership fees for 12, 7 or 3 Brexit months). You can come along & watch on match days, join in on a Saturday morning with the “Chicken Drive” or speak with Club Captain, June Jones 691 903 773, or email: keithjones81@hotmail.com for more information or to arrange coaching.

Rink, Shots 53-74 Points 2-8.

Friday 26th November, Vistabella Lanzadores were at Home to El Rancho Mustangs, Winning on all Rinks. Sue Kemp, Sandra Burrows, Brian Zelin 2512, Tony French, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe 32-7, Kath Reid, Eric Bishop, Ian Kenyon 26-12, Lynne Bishop, Mo Foulcer, Martin Foulcer 49-6, Yes 49-6, and that included a Hot Shot, Congratulations to all 3 of them. Shots 132-37 Points 10-0.

Vistabella Conquistadors were Away to El Rancho Broncos, Winning on 2 Rinks, Hillary James, Keith Black, Alan Bannister 24-9, Rosemarie, Savage, Ken Savage, Avril Kendall 26-9. Shots 70-60 Points 6-4.

Vistabella Picadors were Away to Greenlands Cedars, winning on 2 Rinks, Pauline Rafferty, Stan Dibble, Pat Rafferty 22-16, Olwyn Radcliffe, Ron Smith, Stuart Allman 17-16, Points 63-73 Shots 4-6.

Vistabella Paradors, were at Home to La Siesta Silvers, Winning on just 1 Rink. Janet Parr, Linda Douglas, Steve Parr 13-12, Points 31-85 Points 2-8.

they lost 2-8 Aggregate 53-104. Winners J Ball K Alderson G Wallis 25-16 Outlaws played their rearranged home game against San Miguel Boxers and were beaten 1-9 Aggregate 55-86. M Riley S Adams M Willicott drew 16-16 all Wednesday brought a top of table clash in the Winter League with Javea Green playing at the Isle. Home advantage paid off with a 6-4 Aggregate of 76-54. Winners J Pooley S Elvin D Gerrard C Lindgren 28-6, P Coffey G Ponsford

& Jim Taylor to be too strong who secured two points (23-13). Lost 2-8 (Shots 55-88).

Discovery The Pioneers were hosted by La Marina Explorers who won well on three rinks, but unable to stop; Cathleen Morrisroe, Pat Moore & Alan Ralph who cruised to a victory and salvaged two points (22-11). Lost 2-8 (59-79).

Voyager Vistabella Buggies was the venue for the Sputniks where we had good wins on three rinks with the other just missing out, so we ended up with an 8-2-win (Shots 74-53). Winning teams; Jim Gwynn, Tracey Paffett & Ken Barber (19-9). Dave Collins, June & David Whitworth (20-12). Maggie Gray, Jean & Dave Giddings (17-11).

Winter League La Siesta had an early start for their game at EL CID, where throughout the game it was a close call on three rinks but who were going to come out on top? it ended up gaining victory on only one of our rinks being; Alan Carr, Joe Kocsis, Alan Mawer & Ken Barber (16-15). Lost 2-8 (Shots 52-94).

Interested in joining La Siesta, call the President George 865 772 498 or the Captain Wendy 633 068 399.

C Smyth J Smyth 21-10. The friendly game finished in a win for Javea Green Cavaliers had a 10-0 aggregate of 40-0 win against Quesada Swallows. They got the time wrong.

Claymores travelled to Quesada Swans and lost 3-7 Aggregate 50-77. B Taylor M Thomas G Odell 19-11, M Ellis J Bright K Jolliffe drew 16--16 Outlaws were at La Siesta Golds and got beaten 0-10 Aggregate of 39-94 SAPS is on Saturday at 13-00pm

Greenlands Bowls Club by Dave Webb In the Enterprise Division, The Sycamores were away to Emerald Isle Titans, Final scores were - Total shots 59 - 69. Points 2 - 8.

Also in the Enterprise Division were the Maples playing at home to El Rancho, Final scores were, Total shots 88 - 50. Points 10 - 0.

In The Premier 20 Competition, Greenlands Away team to Country Bowls were successful against a very strong opposition. Final scores were - total shots 57 - 55. Points 6 - 2.

The Home team managed a draw in a very tight game which puts Greenlands through to the next round. Final scores were, shots 68 - 64.

Points 4 - 4.

In the Winter League, Greenlands were at home to San Luis, Final scores were - Total shots 71 - 52, Points 9 - 1.

In the Southern League Div A, the Oaks were at home to San Miguel Bulldogs, Final scores were Points for 4 - 6.

The Cedars were at home to Vistabella, final score was - Total points 6 - 4, No other results received.

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Torrevieja Arm Wrestling Assn takes third in Spain Nationals

The kilometres accumulated for each club are calculated thanks to a computer application developed exclusively for this task by the FFCV and are based on the planned trips in the different competitions.

The Torrevieja Arm Wrestling Association has just finished in a very creditable third place in the twenty-ninth Spanish Championship that was held in Pedro Muñoz (Ciudad Real) last week. The team won a total of seven medals: five of them gold.

The achievement put the team in third position, only behind the Madrid and Catalan teams.

The gold medals went to Álvaro Mateo, in 70 kilos with both arms; Dimitar Petrov, at less than a hundred kilos, also with both arms, and Mihail Nikolaev, in the over one hundred kilos master category with his right arm.

"Despite not having concluded the full season, the FFCV paid all of the planned kilometres to the clubs.

Bronze medals were awarded to Dimitar Petrov in under a hundred kilos, master category, with his right arm; and Cornel Borsci, at under ninety kilos, also with his right arm.

"In addition, this aid was distributed for the first time in two instalments, so that in January the clubs were paid half of the money," said the FFCV spokesperson.

To request this aid, clubs had to meet requirements that included invoices for the acquisition of equipment, as a result of their temporary losses.

Improvement of facilities (Works and services): €18,216 - 41 benefited clubs.

Also a certificate of being up to date with payments to the Treasury (valid for 6 months) and a certificate of being up to date with Social Security (monthly validity).

In total there were seven clubs within the Vega Baja region that received such help.

FFCV grants from the Valencian Community

Coaching course scholarships: €33,075 - 235 students benefited.

Aid to the Vega Baja: €14,526.86 - 7 benefited clubs. Defibrillators: 49 clubs benefited.

"Displacement grants are available so that any club in the Valencian Community that meets the minimum requirements can request them," said a spokesperson from FFCV.

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB Monday morning found the Pintos playing at Greenlands against their Maples, on a mat still heavy with the recent rainfall. As visitors we found the mat to be rather tricky, but the company was good and we enjoyed the match, rising above any frustrations. However despite a couple of close matches, we came away without a point, but with our self esteem intact.

Sheila Cox, Malc Sykes and Bob Taylor 9-27. Brian Harris, Diane Yates and Richard Lee 14-22. Lesley Day, Ngaio Baldwin and Pete Baldwin 10-20. Ann Taylor, Pam Harris and Bob Day 17-19.

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By Steve Hibberd In the South Alicante league, Pearls visited La Siesta to play Apollos last Monday.

These 3 winning rinks contributed to a well-deserved 8-2 victory for Enterprise divisions current leaders - B Trinder, V Campbell, A Linley 26-9. C Brazier, T Morgan, P Morgan 17-9. G Phillips, M France, J Prokopowycz 32-14. Diamonds had a home fixture against Emerald Isles Moonrakers in the Discovery division.

They too recorded a fine 8-2 score line, courtesy of these 3 trips - A Benson, P Farrell, G Skinner 30-11. D Benson, B Elliott, S Cooper 27-11. P Rees, B Armstrong, B Rees 31-6. A short journey to Greenlands beheld Rubies, who did battle against Beech. Although it finished 2 winning rinks apiece, Beech just nicked it on total shots, making the score 6-4 to the

Due to an unfortunate administrative error, Swallows Southern league match at Emerald Isles was awarded to the Cavaliers. Swans continued their fine run of form, by beating Emerald Isles Claymores 7-3. Winning on 2 and drawing on 1 rink, was down to this little lot - G Kershaw, A Linley, B Armstrong 24-8. S & D Barnes, T Voisey 26-7. A Bowen, P & B Rees 16-16. Finally, to complete last Friday's action, Swifts were in action at Greenlands against Elms. Bizarrely, although Swifts lost on 3 rinks, Elms failed to field a 4th rink, therefore a default score of 10-0 was enough to give Swifts overall shots of 52-51. So, without winning a rink, Swifts came away picking up 4 points, whilst the hosts claimed 6 (although they were subsequently docked 2 for failing to field a full team).

The Torrevieja Arm Wrestling Association trains every Friday at the Eurokinesia gym. Information is available from Dimitar Petrov: 680 740 009 or Álvaro Mateo: 673 924 828

To request it, they must meet minimum requirements and present invoices if they have already made the improvements.

The Torrevieja team won a total of seven medals: five of them gold.

Scholarships for students coaching course.

The FFCV has awarded 235 students on coaching courses a total of €33,075.

The students who opted for the scholarship had to meet certain minimum requirements, in addition to being enrolled in one of the courses on offer.

"The FFCV also invested €150,000 in the acquisition of 130 portable defibrillators from the company B+Safe (Almas Industries)/Philips, with the aim of offering them to the clubs that requested them and that met the minimum requirements," said the FFCV spokesperson.

Meanwhile the Raiders were entertaining Vistabella Eagles and did well in taking One rink and having a narrow defeat on another and we all know that playing for pleasure is far more important than the result.

On Friday morning, as all will know it was cold and windy, particularly on the hill at Vistabella which didn’t help the Mustangs in taking on a very strong Lanzadores. The smaller clubs will constantly struggle in this period of restrictions, to put out teams to match the availability of the larger clubs.

But hey it’s only a game and it will end, just take the situation with grace and hope that your play is ok. Not that it matters, just enjoy the company and exercise, both are good for us all. The Lanzadores gave the Mustangs a

hosts. Well done to Rubies successful 2 trips - I Everett, V Slater, P Bradbury 2113. S Johnston, B & L Miller 24-12.

Arm wrestling is a little known sport in Spain that has recently established itself under the name of "pulso", requiring strength, speed, endurance and technique.

The 2019-20 season improvement of facilities (works and services) - this aid is intended for clubs that are planning to upgrade their facilities, or have already done so.

Soccer Federation in the 2019-20 season comprised: Travel: €469,731.83 - 710 benefited clubs. Sports equipment: €174,007.36 382 clubs involved.

The FFCV offered up to €50,000 in aid for Vega Baja football clubs affected by DANA in the autumn of 2019.

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The clubs that completed the application received an aid of €0.20/km, while the clubs that either did not send any documentation, or that sent it incomplete, obtained an aid of €0.08/km.

"The 2019-20 season was an exceptional case with the disruption of fixtures, due to the COVID-19 crisis.

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thrashing in taking 4 rinks and a large overall shot difference, but we survived to play again.

Meanwhile the Broncos were at home to another Vistabella team, the Conquistadores and played well to take two rinks, well done all. Bill Johnston, Sheila Millward and Dave Haynes 23-11. Sean Hoverd, Judy Foley and Marion Haynes 9-24. Kevin Henry, Janet Wright and David Wright 9-26. Colin Fleming, David Baker and Jim Eastwood 19-9. Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho, for further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com

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27 - 12.

On Sunday San Miguel played El Cid in the Premier 20 Knockout, they drew 2 -2 at home and 2 - 2 away, but lost by 10 shots overall.

On Friday San Miguel Boxers were home to San Luis Tigers winning 10 - 0, 82 shots to 46. Best winning triple were Barry Jones, Dave Young and Mike Douglas 27 - 13.

On Monday San Miguel Dalmations were home to Emerald Isle Neptunes winning 8 - 2, 89 shots for and 54 shots against. The best triple were Jack Jackson, Stan North and Bob Donnelly 31 - 9.

On Friday afternoon San Miguel Bulldogs were away to Greenland Oaks winning 6 - 4, 78 shots to 66. Best winning triple were Pat McEwan, Alan Campbell and Lynn Greenland 26 - 6.

Also on Monday San Miguel Beagles played San Luis Klingons drawing 5 - 5, 58 shots to 58, the best winning triple were Bob Graham, Dave Greenland and Ron Nairey 22 - 11.

A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1.30pm for 2.00pm - 5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and bowls available to borrow. Due to the popularity of the Wasps, first time bowlers are asked to attend an initial coaching session on Tuesday afternoons, starting at 1.45pm.

The third San Miguel team, the Alsations, unfortunately lost to Vista Bella Albatross, losing 2 - 8, 53 shots to 91. The winning triple were Ken Guiney, Mike Bayfield and Derek Farmer 19 - 15.

On Tuesday San Miguel Boxers were away to Emerald Isle Outlaws where they played a re-arranged game from Friday 19th November, winning 9 - 1, 86 shots to 55, the best winning triple were Anne Young, Dave Young and Mike Douglas

We welcome all bowlers who would like to join Sn Miguel B.C. as we are a unique club. We only pay owner fees and a club fee and NO LEAGUE RINK FEES. For further information on San Miguel B.C. please contact club secretary Barry Jones on 602 504 905 or club president Alan Campbell on 606 676 118.

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1000 volunteers drafted in for Handball World Cup The 2021 Women's Handball World Championship has drafted in 1,150 volunteers to work in support of the Organising Committee during the celebration of the tournament which is currently taking place in venues across Spain.

Torrevieja has 269 volunteers at the event that will take place at the Sports Palace from December 1 to 12 The competition will be held over a three week

period, from December 1 to 19, at four venues, Torrevieja, Granollers, Llíria and Castelló will be the four venues where the event will be held.

More than half of the applications submitted by volunteers were women (602).

Currently, the Organizing Committee is in the process of contacting all registered volunteers to advise them of their roles.

The volunteers will play a vital role during the competition, but for each one of them it will be a unique and unforgettable experience that they will treasure for many years to come.

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Keg ‘n’ Kitchen.

Second place in the Gold Division was Neil Campbell with 32 stableford points. Neil won a €12.00 Meal voucher sponsored by the Keg ‘n’ Kitchen.

Our winner of the Silver Division was Ian Harkness with 31 stableford points. Ian won a €25 Meal voucher sponsored by the Keg ‘n’ Kitchen.

Second place in Silver Division was Esa Partanen with 30 stableford points. Esa won €12.00 Meal voucher sponsored by the Keg ‘n’ Kitchen.

Nearest the pin in 2 on hole 11 – Bernie Stones – won a €10 Albatross Golf voucher

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Nearest the pin in 2 on hole 14 – Dan Jones- won a €10 Albatross Golf voucher Nearest the Pin in 3 on hole 3 - Mike Fitzpatrick - won a €10 Albatross Golf voucher Longest Drive on hole 16 – Steve Barlow- who also won a bottle of brandy sponsored by Tony Hall.

Our overall winner from the Gold Division was Gary Armstrong

Lo Crispin Golf Society

23 members and guests from Alfie's GS travelled to El Valle GC for the November meeting and to compete for the Committee Cup. Our Committee Cup was introduced a few years ago to allow members of the committee to donate a prize to today’s golfers.

On 24th November 32 members and 2 guests competed in the fourth and final 'Major' of the year, the Nominated Pairs, in two person teams with a stableford format.

The weather was perfect. The course, although generally in good condition, there was evidence that it had been over-played, leaving the greens and tee boxes patchy and uneven at times.

Even in benign conditions the La Finca course presents a difficult challenge for the average Society golfer, with its long par fours.

Add in the fact that most of the yellow tees were not very far forward from the white tees and blustery winds on many of the holes, made for a very challenging test.

This was undoubtedly reflected in the very modest day's scores. We returned to the Lo Crispin Tavern, as usual where welcome Tapas was served by the friendly staff and tales of the putts narrowly missed were told.

Our overall winner from the Gold Division (on count back) was Gary Armstrong with 32 stableford points.

Gary won a €25.00 Meal voucher sponsored by the Hole 6 - Graham Ellis, Hole 13 - Graham Ellis, Hole 16 - Padraig O'Brien Padraig O'Brien converted his nearest the pin shot on Hole 17 with a 2 and so claimed the 2s Pot, as nobody else could manage a 2.

NOMINATED PAIRS

Finally, The Free Game Draw was won by Harry Wilcock.

1st. Place - Richard Brady and Steve Price 35 pts. 2nd. Place - Andy Quinn and Ian Stuart - 32 pts. 3rd. Place - Harry Wilcock and Ray Moles - 31 pts.

The penultimate game of the year will be the final individual stableford competition and last of the eclectic games, at Roda Golf. on 8th.

December.

N.T. P. ON PAR 3’s - Hole 3 - Derrick (guest),

By Steve Harrington.

Mike Probert talks Golf

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ere on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of

Carp-R-Us Fishing The first round of the new Carp-RUs Winter/Spring series was fished on the stretch commonly known as Nancys.

The club has not fished this water since the gota fria of 2019 and we

Best Net Score, hole 13 in 3 shots with h/cap 24 – Paul Skillett - €10 Albatross Golf voucher Best Gross Score, hole 10 in 4 shots with h/cap 25– Ian Harkness - €10 Albatross Golf voucher Best front 9 – Neil Campbell - €20 Albatross Golf voucher, sponsored by Wayne Stevenson.

Best back 9 – Gary Armstrong – bottle Glenfiddich whisky, sponsored by Ian Connell.

The Blind pairs - won by Per Lofgren and Rita Potters.

Many thanks to our sponsors, our committee for their hard work in the background, and to The Keg’n’Kitchen for their sponsorship and after-match meal and refreshments.

We finish of our golfing season with a visit to Vistabella on Thursday, 16th December 2021, which is also the third round of our Eclectic Cup. The list has one space remaining and our Secretary, Sandie Hall, is taking names for the Reserve List.

were pleasantly surprised at the number of pegs and the depth of water.

Unusually for this stretch the water was flowing quite quickly and a strong breeze made presentation difficult on some of the downstream pegs.

Roy Dainty won the match fishing the pole at 14.5m with the wind blowing across him, no mean feat.

‘LOW SEASON WINTER PRICES’ If you have lived here on the Costa Blanca for any period of time you will know that the courses operate a seasonal pricing policy and the prices change in accordance with the seasons.

In general terms January, February, June, July, August and December are when prices are at their lowest and March, April, May, September, October and November when the prices are at their highest.

He caught a number of carp on corn to finish with 5.68kg.

Second, continuing his good form, was Tony Flett with 2.28kg caught on the pole alternating bread and corn.

Third, from the adjacent peg, was Dave Hutchinson with 1.63kg.

Dave also fished the pole with corn.

Fourth was Jackie Breslin who had 1.26kg on the feeder and corn.

You should fill your boots with golf now because you will never see these prices again.

On the 1st January 2022 many prices will be new uplifted low season winter rates and these will last until the 31st January 2022 and some may last until the 28th February 2022 but for sure come the 1st March 2022 prices again will be at their highest and targeted towards the tourist golfer.

LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers.

We will very shortly be in the month of December which is one of the low season periods and is just prior to the inflationary type increases that golfers will see in January 2022.

If you are a resident golfer then take advantage of these prices now while they exist or join a local golf society but remember those society days tend to be long and drawn out so expect to give up a full day for your golf.

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HONOURS EVEN IN WINDSWEPT LOCAL DERBY CD Thader .................0 Redovan CF................0 Quino was fouled on the edge of the box on 55 mins, but Ruben's free kick was well wide of the target. Next it was attacking full back Rosquin who tried his luck from a similar distance, and also with the same result, as the men in blue and white were on the offensive.

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hader fought out a tough Preferente division goal less draw against local rivals Redovan, which now puts them on 20 points. It was always going to be tight, as 6th place Thader took on 5th in the table Redovan.

Before start of play, there was a minute's silence for ex Thader player Antonio Garcia (Loro), who has the distinction of being socio member no 1.

Both Ruben and Javi had shots cleared off the line in quick succession, as it seemed only a matter of time before that elusive Thader goal would arrive. But on 73 mins, a free kick from the left to the far post, required a brilliant save by Amine to deny Redovan's Jaime putting his side in front.

Juan replaced suspended Miguel in defence, as manager Raul Mora looked to find a first win since mid-October.

For the first 25 minutes, it was all Redovan, as Thader struggled to come to terms playing against the wind. The hosts first attack saw Quino put the ball in the net, but only after a clear offside had been penalised. Neither sides keeper had much do, in a half that was ruined by weather conditions. Amine, on his home debut, easily dealt with a number of routine saves, but was never really tested.

With time almost up, Ruben shot narrowly wide, then with the very last kick of the match, an audacious effort by Fran inside his own half, was so close to making him a hero.

Thankfully, the 2nd period was much more of a spectacle, as Thader upped their game. Playing with the wind gave them renewed confidence,

San Fulgencio hit five at Orihuela San Fulgencio hit five at Deportivo Orihuela to jump up to 2nd place in in the Valencia 1st Regional Group 9 on Saturday while Sporting Dolores CF A went into seventh after gaining a 2-0 away win at CF Rafal.

CF Atletico Algorfa moved up to fourth following a 2-1 win against Orihuela CF A. Torrevieja play

at Benijofar late on Sunday where 3pts could lift them up to 3rd.

In Regional Two there was a 3-0 home win against Elche Dream CF B for Guardamar Soccer, who kept up the pressure on leaders UE Crevillent, winners over Bigastro by the same scoreline. Guardamar trail Crevillent by 3pts with

although it was Redovan who produced the first real chance, when they thought they'd scored, but an offside flag came to Thader's rescue.

a game in hand.

ATLETICO Benejuzar A hit five against The Burnham Warriors, who remain rooted to the bottom of the table with nul points.

An away cup tie at Torrevieja has been pencilled in for the afternoon of Sat 4 Dec, although confirmation can be found by viewing CD Thader's facebook page.

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Athletic Club Torrellano B are in third spot after defeating Callosa Deportiva CF 3-2 away.

Monovar Atletico A leapfrog Formentera CF in mid table after a 1-0 win while Horadada and Redovan shared a four-goal draw.

Regional Div 2 Group 16

Sporting San Fulgencio

TRIVEA QUIZ FROM PAGE 14:

San Javier’s Marta gets hat-trick in live ‘Sky TV’ broadcast

By Andrew Atkinson San Javier born Citta di Falconara football star Marta Penalver continues to shine in Italy in the Futsal Serie A 2021-22 Women's Series being amongst the goals in the win against Bisceglie.

"It was a great performance from the whole Citta di Falconara team to win 5-1 in front of a high level rival Bisceglie Femminile.

"In what was a spectacular setting and perfect audience. This is what women's futsal deserves, gentlemen. Three goals with special dedication and MVP," Florence based Marta told The Leader.

Citta scored five goals to return to the top of the standings, televised for the first time live by Sky in the history of women's 5-a-side football.

“We fought on every ball against a very strong team. It is a reward for our hard work," said Marta, who scored a hat-trick against Bisceglie.

Marta Penalver continues to star in Italy.

1. The wreck of the Titanic.

Argo was Robert Ballard's unmanned undersea video sledge. 2. Godzilla. 3. Nelson Mandela. His birth name is Rolihlahla (trouble maker). 4.

Jack Nicholson and Laurence Olivier. 5. Sri Lanka. 6.

Coffee. 7. Starting with the most corrupt, they are in order: Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Venezuela, Sudan, Equatorial Guinea, Libya, North Korea, DR Congo. 8. Fender Stratocaster.

9. Pillars of Hercules. 10. a.

Piano man (Billy Joel), b.

Roadhouse Blues (The Doors),

c. Sunday morning coming down (Kris Kristofferson), d.

Bruce's philosophers song (Monty Python), e. All I wanna do (Sheryl Crow), f.

Tub t humping (Chumbawamba).

11. For cutting the heads off parking meters. 12. Satan. 13. a. Buenos Aires and Cordoba, b. Karachi and Lahore, c. Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. 14.

Room 101. 15. The Shining.

16. The Zapruder film. 17.

Waterloo station. Waterloo Sunset'. 18. At the bus stop (outside the chip shop). 'Jilted John'. 19. Russia and Italy. 20.

Gadzooks! (from Gods' hooks)

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