The Leader Newspaper Edition 894

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he idea has always been on the Government´s agenda, but it looks like Covid Passports will materialise, possibly as early as this week, as more and more experts demand that they be introduced before the Constitution Day weekend in less than a fortnight’s time.

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The Generalitat Valenciana wants to use the covid digital certificate and make it a necessary measure to access hospitality and leisure businesses. It would be another instrument to convince the 467,151 Valencians, some 10% of the population over the age of 12, who have not yet been vaccinated against Covid, to do so.

The President of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig, announced the plan this week as the next stage in the battle to control Covid by the enforced use of the passport in "some spaces" that unvaccinated people will not be able to access.

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"Our will is that there are no restrictions and act with all the instruments we have," he reiterated, which is why he has once again asked the more than 466,000 people not vaccinated against the pandemic in the Valencian Community to do so.

Puig defended the application of the Covid Passport to give "maximum security" in spaces where there is little ventilation or more contact without a mask. He explained that the Ministry of Health is looking for the best solution that does "not fall into any legal contradiction" and that the courts will allow as in some communities it was overthrown.

Therefore, Puig has stressed that the only thing that he can confirm for the moment "with complete clarity" is that there will be places where "the unvaccinated will not enter". Thus, he has begged the unvaccinated to "take a step forward", in addition to trusting in the launch of the third dose for those over 60 years of age.

And, along with Prime Minister Sanchez, he has insisted that his objective is that there are no more restrictions, for which he has reminded the population that it is necessary to continue using the mask and maintain "all possible ventilation” despite the temperatures being colder.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Health, Ana Barceló, supported the move, also confirming that she does not contemplate new restrictions in the Valencian Community despite the clear increase in infections in recent weeks. The accumulated incidence continues to rise across the country, and this week exceeded 112 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, up 16 points since Wednesday. This is the first time the data point has risen above 100 cases in two months.

Valencia’s Minister of Health, Ana Barceló Barceló also appealed to the 466,000 Valencians who have not yet been vaccinated to do so, including the 50,000 Valencians who have said openly to the Ministry of Health that they do not want to be vaccinated and that they do not want to receive any more messages from the Generalitat inviting them.

The Minister stated that it would be preferable to have the Covid Passport before returning to restrictions: "Either we are going to restrictions or we adopt another solution, such as the passport."

Her support was confirmed this week in Alicante, where she presented the health budgets for the province. The Minister also explained that the Generalitat has met with the nightlife, commerce, and department stores, and has plans to meet with restaurants, to study its possible implementation. "We are looking at the possibility of adopting this decision and in what areas, if approved, it should be implemented," she added.

However, as Spain is no longer subject to a state of alarm, regional authorities do not have a legal framework to introduce restrictions that affect fundamental rights, such as freedom of movement, so any measures that introduce a requirement to present a Covid pass to enter certain places must be approved by the courts.

The most recent figures we have from the Department of Health were released on Friday evening when 727 new cases of coronavirus were reported while there were 358 hospital discharges.

158 new cases were recorded in Castellón, 221 in Alicante and 348 in Valencia while the Comunidad’s hospitals have 249 people admitted with the disease, 49 of them in the ICU. 58 are in the province of Castellón, 11 in the ICU; 82 in the province of Alicante, 21 of them in the ICU; and 109 in the province of Valencia, 17 in the ICU. No deaths from coronavirus were reported.

Long Covid Volunteers give blood in Alicante "I first contracted covid at the beginning of September 2020, the symptoms were very severe for me.

Biobank network take blood samples at General Hospital of Alicante from 'longcovid' patients Andrew Atkinson Exclusive

"I had all the symptoms you read about, plus a migraine (my very first) that lasted a week, also I really tried not to cough as much as possible, because when I did, I couldn't breathe (literally) for 10-20 seconds.

Biobank staff of the Fisabio Foundation took blood samples from volunteers to undertake research for those who have 'long-covid' - which includes over 200 symptoms.

The Welcome of Health collected blood samples from patients for research within the Valencian Community, under the Biobanco for biomedical and public health research of the Fisabio Foundation.

Long-covid affects one in five people who have suffered Covid-19, with ailments including fatigue, joint pains and 'mental fog' the latter preventing concentration.

Long-covid can onset three months after being diagnosed with coronovirus.

Criteria for volunteers to donate blood was to have had symptoms of long-covid between 4-12 weeks after contagion by SARS-COV-2.

Patients must have been diagnosed as Covid-19 positive by valid tests, including PCR/ antigen tests, or through a clinical diagnosis made by a registered doctor.

In Alicante, the Biobank network took blood samples on November 15 at the General Hospital of Alicante.

“I feel physically fit but sometimes I'll stand up from the couch to walk to the kitchen - and I'm out of breath. In spite of all this, you just crack on” LONG-COVID INSIGHT In an Exclusive interview with the Costa Blanca and Costa Calida Leader newspaper long-covid sufferer Ray Adderley gave an insight to the conditions.

"It was scary stuff, that all lasted about 16 days for me.

Obviously, you think that's it - and you'll just crack on - but over the next few months I noticed these pains in my chest, the centre, my rib cage on either side and in my back.

"I was just constantly tired, I went to A&E and was there maybe nine hours. They took my blood, gave me an ECG, chest xray, etc.

"After all that, I was told I had long covid.

I'd never heard of it. The doctor they sent to tell me had it himself. 'What's the treatment?' I asked. 'We're not sure yet' came the reply. Essentially - go home and grin and bear it," said Ray. Manchester born Ray, who visited Dona Pepa on holiday this summer, added: "I have been this way since, and I'm sat here - with pains up the right side of my ribcage.

"Since December last year, I have attended the hospital three times for various things; ECG, a stress test, another visit for the pains in the centre of my chest and I'm still awaiting an echocardiagram.

"Their diagnosis so far is that my heart is fine, my lungs have scarring - but essentially I'll be fine.

"I don't feel fine, to try and combat the fatigue and the scarring, I cycle eight miles a day, run for four miles, and do Yoga three times a week.

"The strange part is I feel physically fit BUT sometimes I'll stand up from the couch to walk to the kitchen - and I'm out of breath.

"In spite of all this, you just crack on. I've asked for an MRI as I've been doing a lot of reading and cardiomyopathy can be one of the side effects of long covid, apparently, but it needs an MRI to show up, so I've read.

"The very worst part though? Food! I still can't taste or smell certain things. If it's fresh or fruit and veg, I've got half a chance."

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BRITS WILL NO LONGER HAVE PASSPORTS STAMPED DURING EU BORDER CHECKS rom May next year British nationals travelling to and from European Union countries will no longer have their passports stamped, as the information will be recorded through a new automated system, the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES)

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The system will register entry and exit data and refusal of entry data of third-country nationals crossing EU’s external borders, including Britons, which means that passport stamping will become unnecessary. They claim that the new system will enable travellers to cross the borders more quickly.

“EES will replace the current system of manual stamping of passports, which is time-consuming, does not provide reliable data on border crossings and does not allow a systematic detection of overstayers (travellers who have exceeded the maximum duration of their authorised stay),” the European Commission’s Migration and Home Affairs notes.

However, UK travel bosses have expressed their concerns that the new EU border systems may, in fact, create long queues, in particular at ferry ports and the Channel Tunnel.

The head of the Dover Harbour Board, Tim Reardon, said that travellers would have to step out of their vehicles in order to complete the controls, and this would make the queues even longer.

“There is no other way of doing a biometric control without getting

everyone out of the vehicle,” he said.

Shortly after the EES becomes operational, Brits will also have to obtain online a travel authorisation in order to be able to travel to the Schengen Area, known as the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).

The ETIAS will cost E7 and will be valid for a period of three years, or until the traveller’s passport expires, whichever comes first. Aside from Brits, all travellers from countries under the Schengen visa-free regime are obliged to obtain an ETIAS before they travel to Schengen Zone.

Unfortunately, some headline seeking British newspapers have been sparking panic regarding trips to EU Member States with headlines such as “British tourists to be hit by hefty post-Brexit fee for EU holidays in 2022,” or “post-Brexit fee will make holidays to Europe more expensive.”

The new requirement will hardly make trips to Europe more expensive. Not only because a E7 fee per application is quite low in comparison to fees that other third countries pay for visa applications (E80), but also because British nationals will have to apply for an ETIAS only once every three years, and not each time they travel to the EU. Authorities point out that a single travel authorisation can be used to travel to the EU multiple times, as long as the holders do not overstay the permitted period to remain in the Schengen Area. They further explain that travellers under the age of 18 will not have to pay anything.

And it’s not just Brits that are being targeted as around 1.4 billion travellers from more than 60 countries will have to obtain an ETIAS by the end of next year, including Americans, Georgians, Albanians, and more, many of which can currently travel to the 26 Schengen Area countries visafree.

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Brothers arrested for terrorism in Pilar de la Horadada The two brothers, one of whom is a permanent resident, have lived in Pilar de la Horadada since 2003 and 2006 respectively. wo Moroccan brothers have been arrested in Pilar de la Horadada, where they have been living for more than 25 years, charged with economic collaboration to a terrorist organisation, and the glorification of terrorism.

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“especially when one of them has a residency permit and there is sufficient evidence of their roots. That, of course is aside from the fact that they are being investigated in a terrorism case. I do not think that the National Court agrees with their expulsion," she said.

On Wednesday they appeared before the Central Court four of the National Court where the charges were read, prior to being released on bail. However they were rearrested on Immigration charges and held in the Orihuela Police Station until late on Wednesday when they appeared in court, this time for breach of the Immigration Law.

The two brothers, I. and M. Achekhlef, are 40 and 44 years old and have lived in Pilar de la Horadada since 2003 and 2006 respectively.

The duty magistrate, Jessica Joaquina Hurtado, ordered that both be held in a detention centre for foreigners in Madrid for "the minimum essential period, which may not exceed 60 days", prior to being sent back to their country of origin.

The brother’s lawyer, Aurora Gámez, says that she does not understand the judges finding,

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After contacting the National High Court by telephone link, they both expressed their intention not to testify “although they collaborated at all times with the police and provided what was asked of them. That is why they were initially released, "said the lawyer.

The Orihuela magistrate justified her reasons for the expulsion order in accordance with article 54.1 of the Immigration Law, that includes "very serious offenses" such as "participating in activities contrary to national security or that may harm Spain's relations with other countries".

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“Christmas’s Past” by David Whitney c 2021 I remember childhood Christmas's From many years ago The excitement and the happiness The hopes that there'd be snow

The paper chains we made ourselves That didn't always stick That fell quite unexpectedly And were mended with a lick

The odd array of baubles stored From one year to the next The tarnish on the tinsel The tree lights twisted flex

The house quite full of relatives The kitchen really small But mother seemed to manage And we fed and slept them all

The pester for a Christmas Tree We'd get for half a crown The chocolate decorations From the 'Woolworths' in the town Sugared mice of pink and white We never liked to eat A real fire in the fireplace And new slippers on our feet

The brothers were transferred to a detention centre in Madrid

The laughter and the party games That played into the night No TV no computers Not a mobile phone in sight And yet we had the best of times So memorable, so dear How I wish we could Turn back the clock Especially, this year!

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GUARDAMAR CLOSES MUNICIPAL NURSERY SAT ANIMAL RESCUE FOLLOWING OUTBREAK OF COVID Health has closed the Guardamar Municipal Nursery School of after detecting 7 cases of covid The municipal nursery school "L´Escoleta" in Guardamar del Segura will remain closed until November 29 after the detection of 7 cases of covid amongst the schoolchildren in the centre.

The school caters for 148 school children from 0 to 3 years of age in non-compulsory education, with a total of ten classrooms.

The decision of "preventive closure" was made by the Orihuela public health area of the Ministry of Health. The ten teachers and vaccinated staff were told that they need not quarantine, however.

In a statement sent by public health to the City Council, they advised that affected children will be called for testing. It is also recommended, that parents should monitor the appearance of symptoms amongst their children.

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Five new neighborhood mayors for Orihuela he mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana, introduced five new Pedáneos Mayors and Barrio Mayors who have recently been appointed and who will now join the group formed at the beginning of the legislature.

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Bascuñana stressed that "from now on everyone is at the disposal of their neighbours to help them meet the needs of their districts in coordination with the different responsibilities of the Government Team."

He added that "the new delegates show a great commitment to accept this new responsibility and I am convinced that they will do a great job to help their fellow residents in their assigned areas of action."

During the appointment ceremony, Bascuñana was accompanied by the Councillor for Rural Development, Víctor Valverde, who will coordinating with them any neighbourhood requests or needs that will enable the improvement of their hamlet.

The new delegates are: Matthew Smith of OWS Services (Entrenaranjos), José García Haro (Arneva), José María Asuar Ibañez (Escorratel), José Manuel Simón Vegara (Plaza de Toros, Av. Príncipe de Asturias, Barrio San Pedro and Los Huertos), and José Manuel Pastor Navarro, (Andenes, Av. Teodomiro, Luis Barcala, Severo Ochoa, and Ctra. Arneva).

San Fulgencio approves it’s Flood Risk Action Plan San Fulgencio Town Council has approved it’ Municipal Flood Risk Action Plan, procedures to ensure necessary actions and tasks are correctly allocated and carried out in case of emergency. The mayor said

that "we can now offer a faster and more efficient response in situations such as the flooding we unfortunately suffered in September 2019 due to the DANA".

The Flood Risk Plan (PAMRI) forms part of the Municipal Territorial Emergency Plan (PTEM), a document that has been drafted by a senior technician in emergency coordination, hired by the last year through the EMCORP employment programme, to draw up the emergency plans for 23 municipalities in the Vega Baja.

The Plan was approved at an Emergency Plenary on Wednesday

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TRAVELLING LIGHT IS THE WAY TO GO T ravel, said Lawrence Durrell, can be one of the most rewarding forms of introspection: "Journeys lead us inwards." Let's hope so, because that may be almost the only kind of travel that appeals to us in the immediate future, thank you very much coronavirus.

According to T.S. Eliot, the end of any exploration takes us back to where we started -- provided we bought a return ticket, I assume he means. The concept of travel without motion isn't a new one -- the Earth spins but we don't feel dizzy, because we actually believe we are

standing still, just like on that moving walkway at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, which also fools our luggage into following us, even though we are standing still.

In my younger days, I sometimes wondered why birds stayed in the same place when they could fly anywhere on earth. Then I asked myself the same question. But those were different times, when I still had my sea legs, so to speak, and now I wonder how future travellers will cope.

What can us oldies suggest to help them overcome the difficulty of earning frequentflyer miles without going anywhere?

I personally used to enjoy looking at posters in travel agents' windows, and by limiting yourself to loitering outside such locations you avoid floods, famine, wars, tornados (and sometimes tournedos) and paying large sums to hire small cars. Plus, most TV channels show excellent wildlife programmes, and sound bites are better than real bites any day.

People will tell you that by avoiding sitting tight in Economy Class, you will turn into a stick-in-the-mud, but the great thing about being a stickin-the-mud is that you never get muddy. If you are lucky enough to live in a country that is already a holiday destination

-- Spain, Portugal, Scotland -- you not only steer clear of travel costs, long waits at the check-in counter, and jet lag (i.e., delayed flights) but the airline won't lose your luggage, or at least not very often.

Latterly, I disliked not feeling at home when I travelled abroad -- where did you last find a hotel that replicated your home comforts and had drinks in the tiny fridge that didn't cost a small fortune?

We gradually become exiles from our own pasts, as time moves in one direction and memory in another.

We are able to travel so fast to everywhere in such a short time that countries start to seem like mere accessories after the fact of departure.

There are few practical substitutes for aeroplanes to far-flung destinations: ships hit icebergs, trains go off the rails, it's hard to socially distance in a hot-air balloon. But our minds (assuming they haven't gone off the rails too) can never break off from the journey through life. Which is just as well, these days.

"Got no bags and baggage to slow me down..." Cliff always told us we should travel light.

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‘Laddie’ was quite the Lad …

I only had Laddie for a month, but what a roller-coaster of a month that was! Laddie was a greyhound – or to give him his full title, a ‘half-greyhound.’

We spent our childhood hurling, hunting and fishing – mostly on Sundays, or when work allowed. My next door neighbour had a half-greyhound and we roamed the bogs and woodlands hunting rabbits.

Neither Paddy’s dog, nor the rest of us ever seemed to get disheartened with our total lack of success – we just kept on hunting. The only way it could get any better would be if I too owned a half-greyhound! Then it happened ….

Tom Brown called in one day on his way from the bog. With Tom, was the most beautiful specimen of a halfgreyhound that ever was seen. Here we had a far more handsome hound than Reilly’s dog. Both my parents and Tom could see how captivated I was with the dog, whose name was Laddie.

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for him, he would take off down the middle of the road, running the three miles back to Browns at a speed that would win him a prize in Shelbourne Park. Daddy would then have to go and bring him back for me. After the second such retrieval I began to suspect that this ‘arrangement’ wouldn’t continue – and maybe Tom knew that too!

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Paddy lost his nerve as he sprinted towards the water.

This time was different: This time Laddie had in his mouth the cake of bread that Mammy had placed outside on the windowsill to cool after taking it out of the oven. This time I didn’t bother asking Daddy to go get him back!

Rover met us at the gate with his tail wagging like a spinning top. I put my arms around him and gave him a big hug. I would get nice to Paddy Reilly during the week and we would all go hunting again next Sunday.

Paddy Reilly on his way home from Collinstown mass heard the commotion and the fear that he was missing out took hold of him. Instead of going in to change his clothes, he called his greyhound and raced in the direction of where we were hunting.

Paddy would be nice to me too – just in case I might consider getting Laddie back!

Rabbits scurried in all direction.

Laddie, in hot pursuit, jumped the deep and dirty bog drain out into Forde’s bog.

Willie, a born athlete had no difficulty jumping the drain and I followed, landing on the far bank with great relief.

Paddy was older and would normally have no hesitation in making the jump – but there was the question of his new suit!

Rover, our working collie, was now displaced as king mádra and didn’t take kindly to his demotion. The normally placid Rover launched guerrilla attacks on Laddie at every opportunity.

Laddie would then retreat out the road gate and if I wasn’t there to stand up

The two greyhounds, out of sight were omitting such blood-curling yelps it was clear they were going for the kill.

The only question was which dog caught the rabbit. This settled it for Paddy. He moved back for a long run at the river.

ing from behind the furze bushes was in fact the two half-greyhounds battling it out over a territorial dispute!

Laddie left us for the last time on a damp, grey Saturday. Daddy, Willie, Sean and myself were coming up the road at lunchtime. Then we say our mother at the road gate, waving her apron, as Laddie came tearing down the middle of the road. After one bite too many from Rover, he had decided he was going home to Browns again.

One bright sunny Sunday morning, my brother Willie and I rushed home from Killulagh mass, changed out of our ‘Sunday best’, and trotted down ‘the bottoms’ for the hunt. We didn’t have to wait for Paddy to lead the hunt anymore. Laddie loved it and between his yelps and the shouting of Willie and me, the rabbit population had ample notice of our intentions.

Through the generosity of heart of the adults in question, Daddy did some deal with Tom … and there and then I had me my very own hunting hound. I vowed to repay my father with rabbit stew!

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But I never forgot Laddie … and I never will!

What happened next, caused me to burst out laughing every time I thought of it for years afterwards – and even yet!

Paddy, sprinting towards the water, lost his nerve at the last second and attempted to abort his take-off. But his momentum had taken him to the very edge of the drain … and with one leg raised, as if in slow motion, poor Paddy simply stepped into the middle of the drain. Just his head up and a red tie floating atop the dirty bog water!

When Willie and I were finally able to get off our knees with the laughing, we discovered that the death howls com-

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There are many cultivars that offer changing, brilliant, and colourful foliage at different times of year, along with the age of the shrub.

Flowers will appear in mid-summer going right through to mid-autumn.

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33 pax onboard Catamaran ‘Ole’ as it sinks in Cartagena All 33 passengers on board Catamaran Ole were safely returned to port.

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the immediate vicinity.

Catamaran Ole sank last Sunday, a mile out from Cartagana, with 33 passengers on board - including six children. All were rescued by emergency services, although some required hospital treatment after suffering from hypothermia.

After the incident Port operators cleaned the mouth of floating elements to ensure the safety of maritime traffic.

A helicopter was qquickly alerted to the scene, along with fishing and leisure boats who notified the emergency services.

All 33 passengers on board the Catamaran were safely returned to port but ten passengers were taken to Santa Lucia Hospital where the received treatment for hypothermia. A further two passengers were treated at the scenefor anxiety attacks.

Loud cracking noises were reported to have been heard from the Catamaran before it sank. The causes of the sinking are still being investigated.

The Port mobilised its tugboats, based in Escombreras, and several pilot boats, which picked up the children.

The Red Cross was also quickly on the scene with a boat and a Sasemar helicopter checking to see of there was anyone left on the Catamaran hull or in

Investigators marked the site of the sinking of Ole, which has now been removed and towed to shore for inspection.

Cartagena mayor, Noelia Arroyo, said: "All the families who were on the boat have spoken of the importance of the actions of Salvamento Marítimo and the fishermen and sports boats that were near the mouth of the port."

Fina Sánchez, from Alcantarilla, said: "The catamaran left at four o'clock and, after more than half an hour had passed we hadn’t seen it come back.

"I started to worry as my two children and three grandchildren, aged 10, 5 and 3, were on it.

"I called them on the phone, but they did didn’t pick up and police cars started to pass. I then heard the ship had split. We were horrified.

“Thank God, we saw them lowered from a rescue boat and taken away for a medical check.

Spain George Formby Society IT could turn out nice again for ex-pats interested in performing with a ukulele in a tribute to late legend George Formby.

Author of Formby's Lost Love, Andrew Atkinson, is looking for ukulele players to form the

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"Interested ukulele players are invited to audition, with a view to performing in shows in the Alicante and Murcia areas," said Andrew.

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1965 - Harrods department store in London, England, closed to the public so The Beatles could do their Christmas shopping in private.

1969 - John Lennon returned his MBE to The Queen on the grounds of the UK's involvement in the Nigeria Biafra war, America in Vietnam, and against his latest single 'Cold Turkey' slipping down the charts.

1976 - Chicago started a three week run at No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'If You Leave Me Now', the American group's only UK No.1.

It went on to win a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance.

1980 – Abba scored their sixth UK No.1 album when Super Trouper started a nine week run at the top of the charts. The album which features the No.1 singles 'The Winner Takes It All' and 'Super Trouper’ became the biggest-selling of 1980 in the UK. 1987 - Taken from the film 'Dirty Dancing', the Jennifer Warnes' duet with Bill Medley '(I've Had) The Time Of My Life', went to No.1 on the US singles chart. In the UK the song had two chart outings: in November 1987, after the film's initial release, the song peaked at No.6; and in January 1991, after the film was shown on mainstream television, the song reached No.8.

1991 – Freddie Mercury's funeral service was

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conducted by a Zoroastrian priest, for 35 of his close friends and family, with Elton John and the remaining members of Queen among those in attendance. He was cremated at Kensal Green Cemetery, West London, England.

1992 - The Bodyguard, opened nation-wide featuring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner.

The film which was Houston's acting debut was written by Lawrence Kasdan in the 1970s, originally as a vehicle for Steve McQueen and Diana Ross.

It became the second-highest-grossing film worldwide in 1992 with the soundtrack becoming the best-selling soundtrack of all time, selling more than 42 million copies worldwide.

1997 - INXS singer Michael Hutchence was found dead in his hotel suite in Sydney aged 37.

INXS sold over 75 million discs worldwide

1999 - During a Bonhams of London rock auction, Buddy Holly’s first driving licence sold for

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£3,795; and a copy of The Beatle’s 1968 ‘The White Album’ numbered 00000001, sold for £9,775.

jumped 30 ft from a first floor window. A large amount of jewellery was stolen in the raid in which two burglars were involved.

They were joined by over 2,000 fans from as far as Japan and Australia who descended on the Centre, in Feltham High Street in England.

2003 –Meat Loaf underwent heart surgery in a London hospital after being diagnosed with a condition that causes an irregular heartbeat. The 52-year-old singer had collapsed on November 17th as he performed at London's Wembley Arena.

The plague reads: “Freddie Mercury - musician, singer and songwriter” along with the dates he lived in Feltham, between 1964 and 1968.

2004 - Ozzy Osbourne struggled with a burglar who escaped with jewellery worth about £2m from his Buckinghamshire mansion.

Osbourne told reporters that he had the masked raider in a headlock as he tried to stop him.

The burglar broke free and

Andrew with Joel in Alicante

creatives after a time of being left behind by society," said Joel.

During his short stay in Alicante he managed to take a few photos of the city: "I’ve got an old Canon AE-1 Program film camera that I love to travel with so I spent a few hours wandering the streets of Alicante and taking photos.

"I don’t think I’ve ever been to mainland Spain, apart from a school choir tour in 2013, but I’ve had plenty of family holidays in the Balearics."

After docking in Alicante the Iona sailed to Barcelona and Joel added: "I’ve visited Barcelona once before in 2013 on a school choir tour so it was great to return to the city and be able to explore it myself.

AFTER completing his A-Levels, Joel began studying at the University of Westminster, under the guidance of Adrian York, receiving instrument tuition from Pete Huntington and Daniel Strittmatter. Alongside his studies, Joel performed with the Jazz ensemble and choir, received private tuition from Ralph Salmins and Matt Whittington and took up opportunities to perform in shows outside of university; including productions of Our House, Hot Mikado, Oliver!, Spamalot, Annie and Sister Act, among others.

"I plan to return to the Sagrada Familia and hopefully make it up to Park Guell as well, but we’ll see if I have enough time to squeeze it all in.

"Heading into the Christmas and New Year my schedule is the cruise ship at the moment. I’m scheduled to perform until 3rd January, but may extend into March, depending on my work situation back in London."

Since graduating, Joel's credits include Jesus Christ Superstar, Chess, Rent, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jekyll & Hyde, I Wish, The Phase and The Wind in the Willows.

"When I started out I was just the typical kid drummer that wanted to be a pop star. That’s no longer the dream, but I would also say that I haven’t achieved much.

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2009 - Brian May joined Freddie Mercury’s 's 87-year-old mother Jer Bulsara in Feltham town centre, at a ceremony to unveil a plaque to the late singers memory.

4 decades on the album ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ is still selling 200k copies a year

Andrew Atkinson talks to freelance drummer Joel Mulley-Goodbarne in Part 2 of a two-part exclusive interview during a break from performing with The 710 on £788m cruiseliner Iona that docked in Alicante.

He has performed with the University of Reading Festival Sinfonia, and aboard Holland America Line and Viking cruise ships in the onboard show bands and in 2020 he became the percussion arranger for Dyland Wynford's The Throwaways.

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Asked who are the biggest influences in his career, Joel said: "My family, I never would’ve had the slightest chance of working as a musician if it hadn’t have been for the support of my family.

"That being said, I never would’ve thought that I’d travel the world performing or that I would’ve performed with some of the names that I have.

"I owe a lot to them and my music teachers who always encouraged me to push myself."

"Performing at Latitude Festival was excellent. We headlined the Theatre Stage at the festival with The Wind in the Willows and people were queuing up to get in throughout the whole show.

Ambitions for the future?: "My ultimate goal is to have my own chair on a West End show.

"It was great to perform in an atmosphere where we felt appreciated as

"The bulk of my work comes from musicals, but it’s nice to do a cruise contract every now and then for a paid holiday," said Joel.

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

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Robust (5) Cowardly (6) Beer (3) Outcome (6) French wind (7) Spear (7) Clearness (7) Long-lasting (7) Posture (6) Essential character (6) Treaded fastener (5) Perform (3)

QUICK ACROSS: 1 Quarantine; 7 Raise; 8 Sharpen; 10 Cherubic; 11 Tilt; 13 Crafty; 15 Mellow; 17 Orgy; 18 Composer; 21 Salient; 22 Trash; 23 Friendship.

DOWN: 1 Quite; 2 Adequate; 3 Assail; 4 Thaw; 5 Nuptial; 6 Precocious; 9 Noteworthy; 12 Despatch; 14 Angular; 16 Sorted; 19 Scamp; 20 Fete.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Hotel suite; 7 Adder; 8 Clerics; 10 Spaniels; 11 Skit; 13 Denial; 15 Kernel; 17 Vega; 18 Daydream; 21 Railing; 22 Resin; 23 A great deal.

DOWN: 1 Hydra; 2 Terminal; 3 Locale; 4 User; 5 Thicken; 6 Passed over; 9 Settlement; 12 Gendarme; 14 Nagging; 16 Caught; 19 Easel; 20 Fine.

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10. Possibly shines a coarse fabric (7) 12. One French friend with a list of what's unacceptable (11) 14. Having seen day well out with cheese (11) 18. American politician involved in treason (7) 19. Meat Kate's cooking (5) 21. Belief that can be unnoticeably overturned (5) 22. Sharing out parsley, for example (7)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Which immense tragedy did the Argo discover in the early hours of September 1st, 1985?

2. Minilla is the son of which infamous heavyweight?

3. The actual first name of which Nobel Peace Prize winner means 'trouble maker' when translated?

4. Which two men have been nominated a record 10 times for the Oscar as best actor or best actor in a supporting role?

5. The word serendipity stems from the old Persian word 'serendib', which was once the name of which present day country with a lion on its flag?

6. Kopi Luwak sells for between 100 and 600 US dollars per pound making it one of the most expensive examples of what in the world?

7. Based on the 2020 list from Transparency Int., name two of the ten most corrupt countries in the world.

8. Which famous guitar does one usually associate with Jimi Hendrix?

9. In antiquity, what name was given to the headlands that flank the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar?

10. The following lyrics are all beer related. Can you name the song? a. And the microphone smells like a beer. b. Well I woke up this morning and got myself a

DOWN 1. You'll find me in bed when this flies past (5) 2. Stress the melody (6) 3. A Royal Marines member (3) 4. Man getting first class return to the country (6) 5. Wire about father being competent (7) 8. Conflict among communists concerning prizes (7) 11. A man's terrible romance (7) 13. Somehow deserve to be cut off (7) 15. Frightens with wild caress? (6) 16. Talent becomes dormant (6) 17. Land that's hard on the planet (5) 20. Is capable of finding tin (3)

( A n s we r s o n p a g e 2 3 ) beer. c. And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad so I had one more for dessert. d. John Stewart Mill of his own free will on half a pint of shandy was particularly ill. e. I like a good beer buzz early in the morning. f. He drinks a lager drink 11. Why was 'Cool hand Luke' sent to prison?

12. Who is the most infamous Seraph?

13. What are the two most populated cities in each of the following countries? a. Argentina, b. Pakistan, c. Vietnam 14. What is the number of the dreaded room in the book 'Nineteen Eighty Four'?

15. In which book and film is room 237 a frightening place?

16. What is the name of the 8mm colour film which records the assassination of JFK? 17. In song, where does Terry meet Julie?

18. In song, where does Gordon meet Julie?

19. According to the human rights organisation Freedom House, which two G8 countries have the least 'freedom of the press'?

20. An archaic expression of surprise or shock and a contraction of the term referring to the nails used in the crucifixion. Eight letters, second letter 'a', last letter 's'.

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FROM PLAYWRIGHT TO ANGLICAN PRIEST AND AUTHOR

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ndrew Rea is an Anglican priest with a difference. He is a playwright and author whose work covers a wide range of subjects. He has had comedies produced in theatres in England and Spain, and wrote for television. Latterly he has become a published author. He says if you can’t say what you want to say by the time you reach 74, it’s still not too late!

Andrew writes with humour in his autobiography Holy Inadequate about his life in four countries, England, Norway, Argentina and

Spain. Argentina just before the Falkland War, with many interesting encounters during that difficult time for Brits living in the country.

His fictional novella Death’s Final Wicket is a spy thriller set in London, Norway, Argentina and Jerusalem. Its hero Tony Anderson is a university theologian enticed to serve as an officer in the Security Service’s so-called Brain Brigade, where he works to prevent a nuclear war in North Korea as well as searching for the Holy Grail for a terrorist group.

His novella Black Dawn Falling explores how England might look in 2024. This is not for the faint-hearted as it covers the aftermath of the Pandemic, corrupt government and how the important issue of social care could be solved. At a terrible cost. The hero Latimer is a university professor of philosophy who works with a newspaper tycoon with his own agenda to stop the government’s final solution to the social care crisis. Exploring the inevitable question ‘Does history repeat itself?’

All three books are available on Amazon.uk and Amazon.es.

Andrew’s autobiography is published under his own name Andrew H Rea. The two novellas are under his pen-name A.N. Drew.

Andrew has opened a retreat centre in beautiful olive groves in Calasparra, Murcia for those who need time for peace and quiet in their busy lives. He is chaplain of the Murcia and Orihuela Costa and District branches of The Royal British Legion.

Andrew can be contacted at: ahrea2@yahoo.co.uk or on 634 386 179.

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Tests carried out at Indian government research centres have not only shown how effective it is, but have also demonstrated its freedom from such side effects as raised blood pressure or heart rate, ulcers or irritation of the gut which are sadly common with conventional anti-arthritic drugs.

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effect on the stomach. The salicin in willow may not work as fast as aspirin, but it's kinder to your gut, although you should avoid it if you have a serious gastric problem.

OUT OF JOINT Arthritis may be the oldest disease on the planet: typical signs of wear and tear show up even on dinosaur skeletons.

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Roman armies, on frontier duty in Britain 2000 years ago, suffered miseries from the cold, damp climate, so unlike warm, sunny Italy.

Boswellia relief kicks in quite fast: you may notice an improvement in as little as a fortnight.

Solution: their army surgeons brought the seeds of wild nettles to Britain to plant around their camps. Then they prescribed the stinging treatment: flogging swollen joints with the nettles. Believe it or not, many arthritic patients today still practise nettle-sting therapy.

In Ayurvedic prescriptions for arthritic disorders, boswellia is often combined with turmeric, the spice that gives curries their lovely deep yellow colour. Turmeric contains compounds called curcuminoids which are great inflammation fighters. This spice has been nicknamed the aspirin of India, so widespread is its use in family first aid.

In a small study carried out at the UK's Southampton University, stinging nettle leaves were applied to the hands of twenty-seven osteoarthritis sufferers daily for a week. At the end of the trial, fourteen of them said they preferred nettle relief -even with the stings - to their usual drugs, and seventeen said they'd continue with it.

Nettles work just as well inside you, too, especially for gout victims: they help cleanse irritating wastes from joints. They also supply a mineral, boron, which is especially helpful in arthritis. In one trial, 70% of a group of 1257 arthritic patients showed improvement after taking a daily dose of 1.5g of dried nettle for three weeks.

Traditional Indian Medicine Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India, draws on medical texts over 1500 years old. The gum resin of the Boswellia serrata tree (the source of aromatic frankincense) is mentioned in these texts for its antirheumatic and antiinflammatory powers, and Indian doctors have been using it ever since.

'I've been eating celery ever since we last met,' said a friend of my sister when I went to stay with her recently. I looked blank. 'Remember, I told you about my arthritis, and you advised me to eat lots of celery? Well, that was five years ago, and my arthritis hardly bothers me now,' he said happily.

In fact, the whole celery plant is rich in anti-inflammatory compounds. Its seeds are especially potent. They help flush out the tiny pain-causing crystals of uric acid which can build up in joints - classically, the big toe - to cause agonising pain. So eat plenty of celery or celeriac, and drink celery-seed tea.

Centuries ago, people observed the white willow tree's preference for damp boggy sites, and figured that it might help conditions made worse by damp climates. They were right: an extract of the tree's inner bark effectively reduces pain and inflammation in gout or rheumatoid arthritis.

Scientists identified a chemical called salicin as the wonderworking ingredient in willow's make-up: chemically tweaked in the laboratory, this evolved into everyone's favourite painkiller, aspirin. But the downside to aspirin is its irritant

In a German study, 4731 patients with arthritis or back pain took doses of willow bark over six to eight weeks. Most of them had given up on their non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) either because they weren't very effective or because of the side effects. By the end of the trial, average pain intensity across the group had fallen from 6.4 to 2.7, with 18% reporting no pain at all, while only 1.3% reported When you’re stiff and aching minor side effects. Don't all over at the end of a long take it, though, if you're day take a bedtime ginger on warfarin or aspirin. bath. To prepare it, peel and Arthritis is a complex slice a three-inch chunk of condition with any numfresh ginger root into a pan of ber of possible contributwater, bring to the boil and ing factors. Consult a simmer until it’s a strong dark medical herbalist who, yellow. Add some Epsom after taking a detailed salts to enhance the effect. medical history, will tailor Strain, add to a warm bath a herbal prescription for and soak in it. Afterwards, do your specific needs and a little gentle stretching, then problems. slip into bed. Ginger boosts will raise your resistance circulation to ease inflamed and improve your generjoints al health.

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www.theleader.info and cuddling it. Short of breath from my exertion I managed to call him, he immediately came.

The lamb jumped up and trotted off.

Taxation Children can be very demanding when they pressure the household for a furry friend, and so it was when the little black four legged lovely, a white blaze to his chest, a little goatee beard from his bottom lip, joined the family when he was about a year old.

Our daughters named him Sooty – I guess because of his colouring (lol).

He would follow me everywhere, staying by my feet and a step behind when we were walking. In the car he would sit on the front passenger seat unless there were others with us, then without instruction he would jump into the back.

Just a lovely animal with no vices – alright perhaps one.

It was a couple of years after he had joined our family when we discovered he had a penchant for lambs, live white fluffy things - not chops.

We had taken our caravan down to the Dorset coast for a holiday, on the side of the road there were half a dozen or so of these creatures, grazing on a fenceless plot of land.

Sooty, who had been sitting in the car, unexpectedly raised his ears and in one bound jumped out and started to chase them.

As I said he was always close to me and very obedient, when working he would sit at my feet.

Round and round in circles they went, with me trying to catch him, finally he was exhausted and crawled back. I realised then it was a game he was playing and he did not really want to catch them.

I had an appointment about forty miles away in Bridgewater, to get there I had to cross over the A5 motorway. As usual he came with me and sat in the car in his normal seat.

On another occasion we had gone for a walk over the hills near Bath. As we started to climb a slope, I let him off the lead.

When we arrived, he was telling me he had a problem. I was tight for time. I rarely put him on a lead as he always followed, I let him go to do what he had to do in the sure knowledge he would come and find me when he was ready. He didn’t!

There were sheep in an adjoining field, not a problem as the fence was high. We were near the top, suddenly Sooty took interest in something lower down, there at the very bottom of the hill was the white of a lamb, outside of the enclosure.

He was off. I took chase, stumbling on the steep angle of the hill. I could see he was not very far from the back of the animal, which was also running, when I lost sight of them.

At the bottom, around a corner I found them. He had caught it and they were lying in a ditch. Sooty was licking

After about eight years, routines were settled. He was a much-loved dog by everyone, he seemed to understand events from playing with children or going on business with me.

For two days, with friends, and using three cars we searched the area where I had last seen him, I also printed off posters with a picture of Sooty which we put up in various places.

Nothing.

There was no sign of him. It was on the third day when we heard of a dog being found dead on the A5 motorway.

There were no details of the dead animal, so we only guessed it was him. We sadly tried to put Sooty out of our lives.

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It was about eighteen months later; a Lady, whose family in the past had crawled across roofs to thatch them, was looking for re-election and touring the area. She was talking to some people on a plaza outside a group of shops, and as she was instantly recognised a crowd had gathered.

I joined in and listened to her speaking when I had a feeling I was being stared at, I looked down and there was Sooty looking up at me. So easily identified by the goatee beard and the white flash to his front. I called his name and stroked him.

He was so different, plump, sad eyes obviously loved and over fed. I looked away as the Prime Minister was saying something interesting, it was only a matter of minutes before I looked down again, he had vanished – I guess whoever he was with saw my interest and took him away.

We now knew he was being looked after and that was enough.

Taxation: A little while ago I wrote about the difficulties of getting my car through the ITV here in Spain as it was refused for the simple reason that the side light bulbs had been replaced with LED bulbs when the car's specification said something different.

This year, rather unusually, we have not received our Suma notices, but knowing the taxes were due we paid them by going online. In a reported article in the Daily Express, ExPats are complaining they are not receiving notices and are being fined for late payment. Is there something going on we don’t know about?

Be careful, there is no excuse for not paying, simply because you have not received the bill as, in most cases, there is a reminder posted in the local Ayuntamiento (town hall).

Transgender: Two interesting snippets in America; there is a report that they are considering passports with no gender on them, just an X, whilst elsewhere in another state, they have ruled that, if playing sports, you play in the gender which is on your birth certificate. It's a bit difficult to argue with that! Take care.

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MILOS V ALE HOUSE TOTTIES Milos repeated last weeks winning result despite a faltering start, going 0-2 down to doubles from Henni Oortwijn and Chris Hutchinson.

Totties lead didn't however last as the free scoring Chelsea Campbell D2 and Raul Rocomora D20 levelled, Richie McSweeney contributing a 140. Taking the match to half time, Maria Ross and Steve Formby made it 3 all.

MATCH RESULTS FOR 18 NOVEMBER - WK 8 Hub Hyenas Tipsy Toad Toppers Pint Depot Queens Ale House Lads Domino's Desperados Wee Rock Horrors El Capitan Milos League Table Mind The Gap Hub Hyenas Ale House Lads El Capitan Tipsy Toad Toppers Cc's Flyers Freakie Taverners Danny's Bar Wee Rock Horrors Milos Boris' Bears Tipsy Toad Tiaras Hub Hellraisers Domino's Desperados Ale House Totties Pint Depot Queens

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

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11-1 7-5 0-12 7-5 3-9 11-1 6-6 8-4

Hub Hellraisers Boris' Bears Mind The Gap Danny's Bar Freakie Taverners Tipsy Toad Tiaras CC's Flyers Ale House Totties

Legs 83 70 62 75 67 63 52 63 50 48 48 27 25 20 18 13 Hellraisers Lesley Dolling & Sue Spiers

HIGHEST CHECK-OUTS: John McKay 134 (T20-T14-D16) Richie McSweeney 121 (20-T17-Bull) Paddy Winterbourne 92 (T20-D16) Andy Gildea 90 (T20-20-D5) 180'S No 180’s this week

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With some tasty Milos nibbles digested, Campbell D6 and Rocomora D9 took the hosts to within a leg for the draw, only to be halted in their tracks by an impressive Sharon Williams performance, 115,140,D8. Unfortunately for the Totties it was to be their lone singles victory as McSweeney, Formby and Rory Byrne reeled off the remaining legs, for a further two points. MOTM - McSweeney and Williams.

HYENAS V HELLRAISERS Well no wonder Cam McHardy looks content and a little more rounded these days, his better half Cheryl McGlynn put together the games mouth watering half time fayre and what a feast, Shepards Pie (and plenty of it) followed by Raspberry Meringues and Chocolate Eclair Fingers. Second helpings devoured by several Hyenas didn't improve their darts as the girls failed to capitalise on numerous opportunities offered by one or two larger Hyenas.

Other highlights from this match were Eric Manders D1,1,D1 showboating in the triples, Dylan Fitzsimmons D1,D19 out, also in the triples and the Lesley Dolling / Sue Spiers pairs, the latter producing the Hellraisers only winning leg with a 52 out. Hells kitchen McGlynn also top scored 131, in a high scoring tussle with Alan Havelock 100,118. Ann Taylor 111 and Carol Rowland 102 also figured. MOTM - Manders, Spiers.

ALE HOUSE LADS V DANNYS BAR

QUEENS V THE GAP

The Lads move into 3rd place following this weeks narrow victory over Dannys. The visitors only needed one win from the last three legs to secure a draw and point. At three apiece it could have gone either way, Dale McGuiness scoring 3x100 and 3x80+ for the hosts but failing to find a win in the triples and pairs. Figuring for Dannys in the first half, Lesley Lumb 2x80+, 130 and a nice 53 out, Bob Smith 2x100, D17, D16.

The result sheet for this one ( top v bottom ) says the match was a whitewash in favour of The Gap. My correspondent, non other than local hero Lorraine Cox, she of Dixon of Dock Green fame, confided it could well have been a draw. Judging by the facts Ms Cox requires a Polygraph test. She did concede however the Gap left the Depot promising not to play so well in future.

A D6 via Steve Lumb was immediately cancelled out by a Dario Sierra cracker on D11, Smith regaining Dannys advantage on D16, in a close encounter with Graham White. lt was to be the visitors last as Eugene Lane D8, McGuiness 2x140, out in 15 darts on 63 and Andre Wing just edging out Jane Wills for the winning leg. MOTM - McGuiness and Lesley Lumb.

James Brown managed just 5x100,140 and one double this week, eclipsed by both Bliss Wright 140, plus D16,D10 and Che Liam D10,D20, D4. Paul Moody supporting with a further three doubles. Queen Lorraine top scored by far, deservedly meriting MOTM as did Gordon Cowan in a blistering singles.

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Keen golfer, (3 times a week) Alan Walker, is our subject this week, current member of the watery La Serena course, the Dannys bar player is credited with a pretty useful 6.6 handicap.

Originally from Birkenhead, so when it comes to football, he's a definite Red. Married to Rose for 47 years, they have two children, Duncan and daughter Alex both living in the UK. Alan fondly remembers the 60's, particularly the Beatles and Rolling Stones, but more so as the harmonica playing lead singer

of The Klubs, regularly performing at none other than Liverpool's famous Cavern club. Obviously a band missed by Beatles manager Brian Epstein.

His three dinner guests would include chef Keith Floyd, Liverpool manager and legend Bill Shankly, but couldn't decide between John Lennon or Mick Jagger, so on this occasion l allowed four guests. That lot would make a good TV reality show.

Despite being a trained chef, Alan admits his signature dish is surprisingly a Shepherds Pie, to include an obligatory Oxo cube.

So it stands to reason his " desert island must have " is a frying pan.

Having witnessed Liverpool’s 1st European Cup victory over Germany's Borussia Monchengladbach in Rome, he now wishes to attend the far noisier Seniors World darts finals in February.

Finally the former publican, would like nothing better than sharing a Lager with Daley Thompson, the double Olympic Decathlon gold medallist.

shared points. McKay 100,125 D4 added a 2nd leg, Suso Madrid 100, D2 and league sponsor Matt Smith making it 5-4 with a timely 15 darter.

Jesus Madrid levelled with a fine 82 out, Bobinas 121, ensuring the draw, leaving the reliable Charles Pritchett to close the game for 6-6. l hear on the grapevine OWS main man Matt, is being sworn in as mayor of Entrenaranjos, Vistabella imminently, congratulations to our legal eagle. (see story on page 6) DOMINOS V THE TAVERNERS Freakies made it a creditable five wins from eight with this victory over an improving Dominos side. The hosts are now finding the T20 a little easier to find but doubles still elusive. Paul Chick the only win in the first half on D8. Taverners Michelle Halliday finding two doubles in the opening six and sharing a great pairs with Brian Livesy, 101,95,85, 100,80. Chick added a 2nd D8 in his singles, Ray Hayes the teams 3rd on D20 after an earlier 119. Chick and Hayes apart it was all Freakies, Ernie Willis gaining 3 game shots, Sheelar Cooper the 9th leg and match, Livesy 109,120,D8 and Sharon Frain D10 concluding the match. MOTM - Livesy and Chick.

TIPSY TOPPERS V BORIS BEARS Toppers maintain 5th place in this very tight game that went to the 12th leg in determining a draw or win for the hosts. Fortunately Phil de Lacy was in fine fettle finding D20 and match over stalwart Ron Chadwick.

Liam Lumb provided two doubles in the first half and alongside Amanda Skinner 95,95,100,D4, shared the spoils at the break.

Paddy Winterbourne 3x100 and a 92 out, opened the 2nd half, followed by a 90 out and 2x100 from Andy Gildea. Lee Maiden gaining the vital 6th on D10. Skinner and Barry Shingler took the Bears to within a whisker of a point de Lacy taking the plaudits. MOTM - Winterbourne and Skinner.

EL CAPITAN V THE FLYERS FROM C.C.'S WEE ROCK HORRORS V TIPSY TOAD TIARAS Having used the Wee Rock Cafe as the neutral venue for a previous fixture, the Tiaras we no strangers to the throw, down what seemed like a long dark tunnel. The Horrors were happy with the lighting and had no problem in finding their scores and finishes, all but one of them comfortably sealing the deal before the Tiaras could get a look-in. Billy Dolling (3 x 100) D10, D6; Adrian Coates (3 x 100) D6; Andy Forest (2 x 100) D16,

Second placed Caps suffered an unexpected hiccup this week against a very strong Flyers, the draw dropping them two places to fourth. At 5-1 up at half time skipper Aroldas Klimonis must have thought both points were in the bag. 140's from Olly Walker, David Rotella, Vycka Bobinas, plus 2x100 and a decent 64 out from Klimonis outgunned the Flyers, whose only point, an impressive 134, (T20,T14,D16) out via John McKay. A complete turn around came in the second half resulting in a draw and

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SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB

BY SHEILA CAMMACK With the cooler, unsettled weather this week it’s a surprise that we’ve only lost one match.

South Alicante League: Enterprise Div. Monday 15th Nov Klingons, away at Quesada, fought hard to to hold on to the Pearls, close on shots 65-69, 6pts-4. Winners: Giuseppe Galelli, June & Keith Jones 20-15, Tricia Reilly, Vic Mahomet, Pat Reilly 22-7, Margaret Morrison, Pam Lockett, Neil Morrison 16-14.

Discovery Div. Trekkers, home v Emerald Isle Moonrakers, had a good result: 6pts-4, 85 shots-77. Winners: Dee Hoey, Ralph Jones, Steve Penfold 30-25, Stuart Wilson, Terry Baylis, Derrick Cooper 24-7.

Wednesday17th Winter League match was home v Bonalba. Last week’s match turned into a very bad day at the office but this week we all worked even harder to turn it round, winning on all rinks for 10pts-0, 96 shots-49.

Well done to: Giuseppe Galelli, Bill Webb, Pam Lockett, Scott Malden 28-6, Jane Hamill, Pete Ayres, June & Keith Jones 25-16, Margaret Morrison, Sheila Cammack, Neil Morrison, Stewart Hamill 23-11, Chris Jackson, Tricia Reilly, Lyndon Johnson, Pat Reilly 20-16.

As usual after our Winter League match we enjoyed the chance to sit

All the rinks were used for the October chicken run so it was well surported by bowling members and social members.

The chickens were won by Ted Hyman and Jane, the eggs were won by Sheila Roberts and Mike. Thank you to Diane Horsington and John Hunt for donating the chickens, Julia and Ian Hamilton who donated the eggs. The football card was won

by Joan Harding with Wolves.

LADIES SPONSORED WALK Fourteen ladies took part in a sponsored walk to raise funds for the Bowling Club. The walk commenced at Monte Faro and finished at Santa Pola where the ladies had refreshments. After a short rest the ladies walked back

There was a victory for England over the Barbarians to the bowlng club. They received a well deserved cheer, cava and a buffett. A big thank you to the ladies and the members and friends who sponsored the ladies.

SHOPPING TRIP AND LUNCH Once again the shopping trip to La Zenia, organised by the ladies of the social committee was a great success. After the shopping and a few pre lunch drinks it was off to La Cosecha restaurant in Beniofar, where everyone had a very enjoyable lunch.

Vistabella Bowls Club by Brian Zelin Monday 15th November, Vistabella Albatrosses were Away to San Miguel Beagles, Winning on 2 Rinks. Neil Burrows, Mo Foulcer, Martin Foulcer 1611, Lynne Bishop, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe 19-18, Shots, 64-71 Points 4-6.

Vistabella Eagles, Were Home to La Siesta Sputniks, Winning on 3 Rinks Plus the Shots. Roy Widgery, Ken Savage, Avril Kendall 17-16, Sharon Louise, Malcolm McPherson, Derek Howe 27-8, Hillary James, Keith Black, Alan Bannister 21-18, Shots 74-64 Points 8-2 Vistabella Drivers were Away to La Siesta Pioneers, Winning on 3 Rinks, and Drawing on 1 Rink, Barry Tarling, John Goddard, Stuart Allman 20-13. Frank Barclay, Stan Dibble, Brian Pointon 16-14. Olwyn Radcliffe, Pat Rafferty, Brian Dunn 18-14. Ron Smith, Helen Marshall, Paul Durham 14-14. Shots 67-55

Emerald Isle Bowls Club Titans started the week off with a fine 8-2 Aggregate, 64-58 win at Greenlands Maples.

Winners were L Ponsford S Marks R Marks 2114, D Jones J Pooley A M Gerrard 14-10 Neptunes played at home to Quesada Diamonds and had a 6-4 Aggregate, 77-66 win. Winners M Ellis J Bright K Jolliffe 27-15, C Thomas B Edred M Thomas 20012 Moonrakers travelled to San Luis Trekkers and

BARBARIANS v ENGLAND Thirty bowlers playing trips took part in the above competition, Neil Crawford was Captain of the Barbarians and Keith Young Captain of England. It was a very competitive mornings bowling played in good spirit. It finished with the England team winning 3 - 2.

After Cindy presented the Trophy to Keith Young we all enjoyed lunch and a few drinks at the Belfry.

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Friday 19th November, Vistabella Lanzadores were at Home to Emerald Isle Cavaliers Winning on 1 Rink and Drawing on 1 Rink. Kath Reid, Barbara Brown, Ian Kenyon 14-13, Lynne Bishop, Mo Foulcer, Martin Foulcer 19-19, Shots 61-75 Points 3-7.

Vistabella Picadors were Away to San Luis Tigers, Winning on all Rinks, a very good result, Pauline Rafferty, Jeff Neve, Pat Rafferty 25-14, Olwyn Radcliffe, Ron Smith, Brian Dunn 20-12, Barry Tarling, Brian Pointon, Stuart Allman 16-13, Stan Dibble, Helen Marshal, Paul Durham 22-11. Shots 83-56 Points 10-0.

Vistabella Conquistadors, Were at Home to Country Bowls Cubs, Winning on 2 Rinks, Andy Leggett, Roy Widgery, Malcolm McPherson 21-20, Hilary James, Keith Black, Alan Bannister 28-9. Shots 44-65 Points 4-6.

were beaten 4-6 Aggregate of 77-85. C Wilson K John E Sheppard 22-13, M Riley S Adams M Willicott 23-18 Wed saw the Isle playing at La Siesta in the Winter league and they came away with a fine 82 Aggregate of 88-64 win. A Verity Jo Pering Julian Pering R Marks 30-8, N Prior M Ellis A M Gerrard B Kavanagh 18-13, S Kavanagh G Ponsford C Smyth J Smyth 21-20 Cavaliers played at Vistabella Lanzadores on Friday and had a good 7-3 win with an

together with our opponents over lunch and catch up on the news.

Southern League Friday 19th, the Lions travelled away to San Miguel for a match v SM Bulldogs. Unfortunately the heavy localised rain/showers meant that the match could not be played. It will now be re-scheduled to next Saturday, 27th November.

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Aggregate of 75-61. Winners N Prior G Ponsford D Gerrard 27-14, M Veale S Elvin B Kavanagh 16-14 L Ponsford C Smyth J Smyth 19-19 Claymores were at Greenlands Cedars and they lost 2-8 Aggregate of 67-78, winners S Ellis S Johnson M Odell 31-8 OUTLAWS was called off Highjackers visited the Isle on Thursday game finished 3-3 with Aggregate 84-104 to the visitors

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Greenlands Bowls Club by Dave Webb In the Enterprise Division, The Sycamores were at home to La Siesta Apollos, Final scores were - Total shots for - 67, total shots against - 75, Points for - 4, Points against - 6.

Tigers at home v Vistabella Picadors, had a very tough match, finishing 0pts-10, 50shots – 83. I’m sure we’ll bounce back again, here’s to a better result next week!

The Chestnuts were Away to Emerald Isle Raiders, Final scores were Shots for - 80, Total shots against - 58. Points for - 8, Points against - 2.

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Greenlands were away to BBC. Final scores were - total shots for - 56, total shots against - 69, Points for - 2, points against - 8.

SLBC Tournaments: Mufti Open Mixed Pairs 14-16th December, & Open Mixed Triples 4-6th January, have unfortunately had to be cancelled as many people seem to be taking a longer break over the festive period, after this unsettled year.

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The Cedars were at home to Emerald Isle Claymores. Final scores were - Total shots for - 78, total shots against - 67. Poimts for - 8, Points against - 2

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CELTS GOLF SOCIETY Last week we celebrated our championship day for November.

We had a 9am shotgun start and believe it or not we were finished with prize presentations and snacks by 14.45.

These events do not run by themselves and we are indebted to a team of people who all work together to make the event such a success.

We had 100 participants and thanks must go to the competitions committee under the guidance of Camillus Fitzpatrick and ably assisted by Philip Mountford and Terry Fitzgerald.

Thank you and well done.

Karolina and Jose looked after the entries and generated our results in a timely fashion. To Vanessa, Marijose, Vanessa and Gloria in the bar and restaurant muchos gracias por todo.

The course management team led by Miguel, thank you, those greens are incredible.

The Crystal winners were Cat 1, Terry Fitzgerald 38, Mark Palmer 37 and Mike Stott 36. Cat 11, David Gibson 38, Tony Stafford 38 and Giovanni Butto 37.

Medal winners, September. Mike Stott 72, Terry Fitzgerald 68 and Paul Thompson 67. October. John O’Brien 69, George

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB Monday morning found the Raiders playing at home against Greenlands Chestnuts and put in a fine performance against a tough opponent in taking a rink and losing another by just one shot.

In the afternoon, the Pintos were at home to San Miguel Alsations and held their own in a tight match with both teams taking 2 rinks and 70 overall shots, a good afternoon’s fun all round.

On Friday morning the Mustangs entertained the Geckos from Country Bowls, on a very wet mat after a late start to allow the mat to dry out a little more. The captains selected the rinks that held the least water and played the trial ends at 1015 and decided to play. The outer rinks were the driest and halfway through the match began to play almost normally, whilst rink 2 and probably 7 were holding more water and hence more difficult to play. Both teams entered into the spirit

LA SIESTA BOWLS

Winners on the day were as follows. NTP’s, Camillus Fitzpatrick, Bob Smith, Tom Conway, Tony Burns, Henry Mooney and Eddie Stapleton. Cat III. Logan Nayager 37, Carmel McShea 38 and Sally Hopkins 38. Cat II. Ian Sadler 35, Richard Nicoll 36 and Alan Campbell 38. Cat I. Camillus Fitzpatrick 34, Philip Kennedy 36 and John O’Brien 37.

Gross was won by Bob Smith 34. Our runner-up was Steve Hopkins 38 and the winner with a very fine 41 pts. Richie Rogers.

A very big thank you to all those who remained for the presentation and well done once again to the competitions committee on the smooth running of the event again as I said before with 100 players on the day.

Membership of The Celts is now officially closed. of the game and enjoyed the challenge, with the Mustangs taking one rink and the Geckos three and the overall shots.

Sheila Cox Malc Sykes and Mike Cox 17-13. Brian Harris, Diane Yates and Richard Lee 12-18. Lesley Day, Ngaio Baldwin and Pete Baldwin 5-31. Ann Taylor, Pam Harris and Bob Day 7-48.

In the afternoon the Broncos were away to La Siesta Silvers playing in cold windy conditions. Three of the four rinks were very close matches, but alas the Broncos came away with one drawn rink, a good effort overall though. Sheila Millward, Dave Haynes and Jim Eastwood 14-19. John Henry, Janet Wright and David Wright 12-16. Adrian Ham, Dolly Ford and Marion Haynes 14-14. David Baker, Judy Foley and Ron Greenstreet 14-18.

Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho, for further membership information contact Sheila Cox at: micksheilacox@gmail.com

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Division (A) The Blues home game was against El Rancho Mustangs which saw an excellent result on one rink won by; Ann & Robert Heath with Harold Charleton (28-7) with another we managed to get within one shot of the opponents, plus 2 points for the overall (Shots 67-62) lost 4-6.

Division (B) An afternoon away game for The Golds playing La Manga Crusaders, all games could have gone either way and finished level two rinks apiece, with the overall (Shots 62 -57) going to the Golds. Rink winners; Joe Kocsis, Joan & Mike Inns (18-13). Ken Stringfellow, Derek Barber & John Skipper (19-15).

Division (C) The Silvers could only field 3 teams and were hosted by Greenland’s Ash who found our team too strong, we ended up winning with

Quesada Bowls Club Roundup

By Steve Hibberd Luckily for us bowlers, the predicted storms for Friday, never materialised.

Division A side Swallows, had a home match against near neighbours Greenlands Oaks. Two rinks in the form of C Brazier, M France, J Prokopowycz 22-13 and B Trinder, S Hibberd, S Heath 22-13 won, in a match that finished 4 points to 6.

Swans travelled to Country Bowls, where they played La Marina Crusaders. Winning on 3 rinks, they picked up a very handy 8 points in their quest for promotion. D Benson, P Farrell, A Benson 22-10. S & D Barnes, T Voisey 36-8. A Bowen, B Elliott, B Armstrong 20-12, were the successful trips.

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Thomas 66 and Ian Howie 72. Golf prizes, October, Denis McCormack 43, Richie Heaton 42, Gary Conroy 39, William Mackie 43, Sally Hopkins 37 and Sue Lowe 37. Stuart Bulling 40, Alan Proudfoot 40, Robert Smith 38, Damian Corvan 42, Jim Hayes 41 and John Bryan 41.Donald Love 41, John O’Brien 40, Alan Walker 40, Jane Wills 42, Richie Rogers 42 and Grenville Heeley 41. Steve Hopkins 39, Gareth Conroy 36, David Sharp 36, Hep Kinnear 39, Richie Rogers, 39 and Terry Lewis 38

SMGS at Altorreal. November 17th, 2021 After a cold and blustery day at a below par course. The day’s winners were the following: Bronze Category: 4th Ralph Tilbrooke 31, 3rd Marit Ronson 31 on CB, 2nd Pat Dooley 33, Mike Kaylor (36 on CB), 1st Mickey Roscoe with an excellent 35 points.

Silver Category: 4th Kevin Allbright 33, 3rd Keith Little 34, 2nd Sten Ronson 36, Noel Bannon was 1st and overall winner with 37 pts.

On Monday afternoon San Miguel Alsatians were away to El Rancho where they shared the points 5 - 5, 70 shots for and 70 shots against. The best winning triple were Pat McEwan, Jan Farmer and Alan Campbell 20 - 15.

The third San Miguel team, the Dalmations, unfortunately came off second best to La Marina Pathfinders, losing 2 - 8, 64 shots to 82. The only winning triple were Jack Jackson, Bob Nesbitt and Dave Champion 22 - 20.

Both of the Friday’s matches were cancelled due to bad weather.

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.

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.

Discovery The Pioneers played at home against Vistabella Drivers, a game which was changing from start to finish on all rinks and it was unfortunate we only managed to pick up one point from Skip Mike Inns team (14-14).

Lost 1-9 (Shots 55-67).

Meanwhile, over at Emerald Isles, Diamonds picked up their first points on the road. A Bowen, B Elliott, P Farrell 18-14 plus S Heath, S Hibberd, J Pitt, were the 2 winning rinks in a 4-6 defeat against the Neptunes.

All in all, it was a bad day for our South Alicante league teams, for Rubies also lost their away match. Country Bowls Seahawks were too strong for them, as they succumbed to a 2-8 reversal, but S Johnson, B & L Miller 23-17 did achieve their objective.

Our thanks go to all Altorreal staff for their contribution to an enjoyable day. Next week we will be at Vistabella. Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or call Captain Mick Roscoe on 649 226 955.

On Monday morning San Miguel Beagles were home to Vista Bella Albatrosses, winning 6 - 4, 71 shots to 64. The best winning triple were Bob Graham, Dave Greenland and Ron Nairey 22 - 14.

Enterprise The Apollos were welcomed by Greenland’s Sycamores, which ended quite evenly with both teams winning two rinks each with the Apollos claiming 2 pts for the overall (Shots 75-67) result 6-4. Rinks won by; Ann & Robert Heath with Harold Charleton (30-10). Norman Adcroft, Ann & Jim Taylor (23-11).

There was never any doubt that weather would play a part in matches on Monday, for the sun had his hat on for most of the day. Pearls lost at home 46 to San Luis Klingons, but once again my crystal ball has failed me dramatically (just can't get the staff!).

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a bit in hand on all three rinks. Result 8-2 (Shots 70-36). Winning rinks; Lesley & Wayne Howlett with Graham Doel (23-7). Maggie Gray, Jean & Dave Giddings (23-8). Dave Collins, June & David Whitworth (24-11).

Swifts weren't in action, so their players could have a day indoors,

Gold Category: 4th John Osborne 30 pts, 3rd Michael Lausch 31, 2nd Darren Hancock 33, Taking fist spot was Tony Smale with 34 pts.

Voyager An away game for The Sputniks playing Vistabella Eagles where two of our rinks played well in defeat, but got a comfortable win courtesy of; Dave Collins, June & David Whitworth to collect two points (22-9) Lost 2-8 (Shots 64-74).

Winter League La Siesta played host to The Emerald Isle knowing this would be a great game to win and gave the visitors a run for their money, winning one rink by; Dot Kocsis, Tracey Paffett, Jim Jarvie & Dave Blackie (23-19) and were unlucky on another which could have gone either way, when only losing by one shot on the final end. Lost 2-8 (Shots 64-88).

Interested in joining La Siesta Bowls Club call the President George 865772498 or the Captain Wendy 633068399 who will give you further information. BY ALAN CARR

La Marina Bowls Club with Dave Hadaway

game losing 22-23, I do hope however they apply for their badge and certificate.

Before we give the bowling results this week, we would like to congratulate some very proud grandparents that we have at the club. Last week Susan and Cliff Rawlingson drove down to Gibraltar to watch their grandson Joe Adams (Brentford) score 2 goals for the Wales under 21 squad – not his first game for the squad may I add – and Mo Kidd's Connor Gallagher (Chelsea/Crystal Palace) get his first full cap for England against San Marino – well done and hopefully we can all lookout for 2 successful careers.

Monday 15th – Last week's league results in the Leader showed the Pathfinders in 2nd place, and Monday's result against San Miguel's Dalmations done them no harm at all winning 8-2 only losing the full house with a 20-22 loss.

The Explorers however came up against the inform Country Bowls Flamingos and lost 10-0 with a shot difference of 66-85.

Bowls – last week's game from the Seagulls against Vistabella's Picadors and it proved a very tight result. On writing these reports it always seems strange that all games have big winners and losers and anyone in the team can appear in either. No names but we had a big win of 33-12 and the opposition had a big win of 20-8, then 2 close games that we lost 17-21 and 22-23 with the result that we got 2 points for the winning trip and 2 points for the overall shots which we won 80-76.

During this match we had a once in a lifetime experience a 9 wood hot shot scored by Trevor Hancock, Norman Ship and Irene Mangan, but unfortunately it did not win them the

Friday and the Seagulls were away to La Siesta, unfortunately only came away with 1 point thanks to Trevor Stemp, Norman Ship and Alex Morrice with a drawn game of 14 points each. Shot difference for the game 52-91.

Barclays Properties league and a pod of Dolphins led the Lambs to slaughter, and this was not the only shock, all the top 4 teams lost. The Lambs 8 – 0 to the Dolphins, The Lions 6 – 2 to the Monkeys, Pandas 7 – 1 to the Bears and Koalas 8 – 0 to the Tigers. Something very strange is happening in the animal kingdom. Two weeks to go.

I would also like to remind you that the Christmas Dinner is at Portico Mar this year and the list is on the notice board, guests will be welcome. There will be a coach, and the cost of the dinner is 23E.

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national teams that fall under my remit and there was a sense of randomness, in terms of where we played our warm-up games for competitive qualifiers.

“We usually have friendly game windows in FebruaryMarch and September-October and there didn’t seem to be any joined up thinking in terms of where we went, who we played against, along with the finances that are attached to all of the trips.

SAN PEDRO DEL PINATAR ARENA 'HIDDEN GEM' - - BY ANDREW ATKINSON

"Scotland go to Spain out of season and the weather is perfect for teams as a training destination.“I visited various training grounds and hotels across Spain to see what would be an ideal fit for our teams.

"The hotels are fantastic, as are the seven training pitches, the gym, swimming pool and the Pinatar Arena.

Quote: 'Pinatar Arena, fantastic asset for the Scottish FA. Benefits untold, improving players immensely’ former Scottish FA performance director Malky Mackay Scotland’s recent stay at the Pinatar Arena training camp paid-off as they qualified for the 2022 World Cup play-offs - a huge achievement for manager Steve Clarke After play-off qualifying wins against Moldova and Denmark Scotland hopes of reaching the Qatar 2022 finals remain very much alive.

the Scotland Women’s National team have played international matches in Pinatar in recent years.

The Scottish FA utilised the facilities of the Pinatar Arena and surrounding hotels in Murcia, to create the perfect environment.

Since 2017 Scotland have played at Pinatar Arena against teams including Brazil, Chile, Russia and Japan.

The win against Denmark on November 15 guaranteed Scotland being among the seeded teams.

Malky Mackay, ex-Cardiff, Watford and Wigan boss, who stepped down as Scottish Football Association performance director in May to take charge of Ross County, was the performance director for 4years, having also been engaged by UEFA and FIFA on special projects.

The Scotland national team returned to Pinatar training camp from 7-11 November in preparation for their last two FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers against Moldova and Denmark.

"I worked for the Scottish FA and the governance of the game in Scotland for 4 years, and asked to be interim manager of the national team, and engaged with UEFA and FIFA.

Scotland men’s and women’s youth teams, along with

“When I joined the Scottish FA I analysed the seven

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‘HUMMING YOUR SWING’ One of the biggest causes of bad golf shots is over-tightening of the muscles.

“Through a combination of ourselves using it and other circumstances, the Spanish youth teams are now utilising the facility. It has the rubber stamp from the Spanish squads with the quality of facilities.

“We’ve been able to play a variety of countries including Belgium, Spain, France and Brazil which has benefitted all of our teams in terms of their development as they have tested themselves against different systems, styles and cultures.

“We have a standardised way of working model for all of our teams so they know there is consistent quality whenever we play our warm-up events.

"Both the owner of the Pinatar Arena and IAST SPORTS, who help arrange the games, have been a fantastic asset for the Scottish FA. "The benefits are untold, in terms of the quality of opposition we’ve faced, in great conditions.

“This is a standardised approach to best practice which has improved our players immensely.

“There’s a specific reason why we go out to Spain with it being a long term vision to keep playing top opposition and in turn improving our players across the board.”

though every muscle in your hands, arms and shoulders are working against each other at the same time.

With reference to the golf swing, over-tightening of different parts of the body at different times causes different kinds of errors and problems.

Now you are not unique here because according to sports psychologist Tim Galloway, to tighten is a natural instinct for humans when faced with danger, doubt or the unknown.

Ok then, just how do we reduce the impact or identify the presence of over-tightening on our golf swing and us?

There are a number of different methods but the one that will explain will give you the most fun and pleasure when practising or playing, although you may get some funny looks!

I suppose that strictly speaking the use of the word over-tightening when referring to individual muscles is incorrect as they can’t be over or under contracted as they are either flexed or relaxed.

The next time you visit the practise area i want you to try ‘humming’ throughout your golf swing.

However the term over-tightening is a good way to explain the problem and more simply put is probably the contracting and use of too many muscles to undertake the task at hand.

Even those of you who don’t think they have an over-tightening problem will note a change of pitch of sound throughout their swing.

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“There is now a consistency of knowing that the travel to San Pedro Del Pinatar is straightforward and the standard of training pitches, accommodation and food is of a good quality.

“40 minutes away from Alicante Airport we discovered a hidden gem in San Pedro Del Pinatar which has become an ideal training camp locations for the national teams.

The senior Scotland squad at San Pedro two weeks ago

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Just take a few practise swings and ’ listen to the humming’.

Bar Next Door top the Winter Pool League Division One on 10 points following week five fixtures, having been undefeated.

Santana sit in second spot on eight points having racked-up four wins, with Quiet Man and Fire Station Black Watch in third and fourth places, respectively, on six points.

RESULTS WK 5 DIVISION 1: Bar Next Door 6 Quiet Man 3, Santana A 7 FireStation BW 2, Unity Bar 4 Office Aces 5, Britannia A 4 Terreza 5.

DIVISION 2: Mi Sol 7 Santana B 2, Maries Rendezvous 3 The Courtyard A 6, Bar 6 6 Britannia B 3. Fire Station GW 8 Racin Toast II 1, Office Bulls 4 Murphs 5.

DIVISION 3: Dejavu 4 The George 5, Thirsty Boot 7 Irish Abbey 2, The Courtyard B 3 Micky's Bar 6, Reflections 5 Oasis 4. Laguna (bye).

‘strained’ Particularly at the point of contact with the ball you will note the high pitch of the sound and can almost feel the tightening taking place and you may even notice that just after impact the humming sounds stops completely.

Now that you understand what is happening to your body just what do you do now?

Very simply you continue swinging and humming and use the humming as BIOFEEDBACK for increased and improved control.

Not more jargon!

No, just accept that at a subconscious level your body will start to relate the sound of humming to body tightness and make changes accordingly.

Don’t try to swing deliberately slower because there is a danger that your swing will become loose and lacking power, simply swing and hum until you feel less strain in your humming.

You will note that at first the sound is smooth but during the change of swing direction and at the point of impact the sound becomes

This whole process has little to do with sound but more to do with awareness within yourself of how your body works throughout the golf swing and how better to control it at times of maximum stress and pressure

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GUTSY PERFORMANCE EARNS VALUABLE POINT FOR THADER Novelda UD ...........1 CD Thader .............1 from an acute angle, a shot by Jose Angel just evaded his far post.

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ack to full strength, Thader gave Moroccan international Amine his league debut in place of Chema.

Free from suspension, Quino was given a place on the bench, whilst Rafa started the match. Raul Mora's men had a point to prove, following their disastrous showing against Alicante University the previous week.

Not for the first time, the match took a while to warm up, in fact the first newsworthy incident came when Dani Lucas was booked on 23 mins for a reckless challenge.

Josan became the next Thader man to pick up a yellow card, as the game turned a bit ugly. A glorious assist by Dani Lucas on 39 mins found Calderon, whose first-time cross was turned into his own goal by a crest fallen Novelda defender.

When Rafa was caught by an opponent's elbow on 44 mins, only a yellow card to the offender seemed a very poor decision by the ref. This perceived injustice incited angry scenes, which continued as players went down the tunnel at half time.

Novelda were caught offside on numerous occasions, but it was Rafa's long-range effort on 32 mins, which was the first shot on target.

On as sub, Quino latched on to a route one ball from keeper Amine, before lobbing the onrushing keeper, easing agonisingly wide of the far post.

Amine was having a steady match, but he could only watch and hope on 35 mins, when

Next came one of the best goals that I have ever witnessed at Preferente league level.

Looking to pose no danger, Boyer met a ball played out of defence some 40 yards from goal, then on the half volley rifled an unstoppable block buster, which Amine never got a sniff of.

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Amine made his first start for Thader Photo: Thader FB Page

This amazing goal not only restored parity, but also renewed the nasty side of the contest.

Bookings for both teams were coming thick and fast, then following a clash between Quino and home keeper Soto, a lengthy delay ensued.

Soto was replaced by Jonathan, but thankfully Quino was fit to continue.

A goal post came to Thader's rescue on 87 mins, then when through on goal, Quino was booked for a dive, although he did look to be fouled.

Deep into stoppage time, Miguel saw red (literally), when during a break in play, he lost his composure and struck an opponent in the face.

Following 12 mins of stoppage time, the ref did eventually blow for full time, thus ending an eventful but enjoyable humdinger of a match.

Next weekend, Thader are scheduled to play at

Netherlands beat Belgium to seal U18 title at Pinatar

home (Formentera, whilst Moi Gomez stadium pitch is being re seeded) to Redovan, but the venue may be switched to Redovan. It is advised to check CD Thader facebook page, to discover whether Formentera or Redovan will be the venue for this match.

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From From page 14

England finished as runners-up after defeating Portugal (2-0) The Netherlands team are the champions of the Pinatar Arena U18 tournament after they beat Belgium on Sunday afternoon by 2-1.

The Dutch had a strong start and thanks to Houben’s goal they took an advantage into halftime.

Belgium had an opportunity to draw level when awarded a second half penalty by a great stop

by Van Sas kept the Dutch in front.

Midway through the period a second spot kick was awarded, this time to the Netherlands. It was duly converted by El Moussaoui.

England celebrate their second goal Belgian Bassette gave his side some hope with five minutes remaining when he pulled one back but it was too little too late with the Netherlands holding on for the victory that gave them the the tournament regardless of what happened in the last match of the championship.

With the title already awarded, England and Portugal faced each other in Sunday evening’s

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final match of the tournament.

The incentive was the runner-up position which was enough for both teams to show off their football skills in a highly entertaining game.

But it was England, with a goal in each half, that ran out worthy winners finish the championship in second position. Portugal and Belgium took third and fourth respectively.

Back to winning ways for SC Torrevieja

GUARDAMAR Soccer CD remain in top spot on goal difference in the Valencia 2nd Regional G16 following a 3-0 away win at Bigastro CF on Saturday, on 25 points.

UE Crevillente FB 'A' are on Guardamar's shoulders, also on 25 points, vying for top slot after a 2-1 away win at Formentera CF, who drop to fifth.

FB Redován CF 'B' hit five in a 5-1 home win against UD la Coca Aspense 'B'.

In a bottom half of the table encounter CF Inter Santa Pola and Callosa Deportiva CF 'B' took a point apiece in a thrilling 4-4 draw.

Lowly Atletico Benejuzar 'A' took a point against fourth place Atletico Club Torrellano 'B' in a six goals 3-3 draw.

In Regional Division One SC Torrevieja got back to winning ways on Sunday afternoon, following their two recent defeats, with a convincing 5-1 demolition of Pinosa.

Liam added a further three during the second period.

Two late first half goals through Arias and Angel gave the home side a deserved interval lead while Lukitas and a brace from substitute

A highly anticipated game in the same division saw San Fulgencio and Racing San Miguel take a point apiece from an entertaining draw.

The win lifts Torrevieja to 5th prior to Sunday evening’s results.

TRIVEA QUIZ FROM PAGE 14: 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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