The Leader 448

No 448

Monday, 10th December, 2012

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RIP LOUISE CLARKE There is no doubt that tragedy brings people together, makes us wonder what might be and makes us value what we have, and such a tragedy hit the friends and family of local journalist Louise Clarke this weekend, when the news broke that she had lost her battle with an illness she had been fighting for only a few weeks.

Originally from Manchester, Louise was a prominent figure in the world of journalism on the Costa Blanca, taking up the plight and the fight of many a case that she faced with passion and compassion that showed how much she cared. Taking a break for a

year, Louise worked at the Orihuela Costa town hall, where she continued to be a centre of assistance for many who came through her door.

Having returned to journalism, her bite was still there, with teeth ready to grasp any wrong doing that she could fight, but those teeth also carried a smile that both warmed and warned with equal measure.

Confirming the news, her husband Lee commented on Facebook, “It is with the greatest sadness that I write this, today my gorgeous, sexy, wonderful, talented, intelligent wife, number 1 mum, and the most wonderful women ever, has sadly passed away, I LOVE YOU�.

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Continued from Page 1 share support for her family, under the description that Louise made for herself, “I'm a mum to two beautiful kids, I have a great husband who I love to bits and a fab job which I'm loving. I live in the sun (most of the time!) and life is good!”

Cath Munz, a parent who had met Louise on a number of occasions, summed up her courage and determination at both work and as a person, saying, “I always remember meeting her at the high school on one of the many protests we have, she always covered them and always shouted from the rooftops that the kids deserved better. Such a sad loss as a person, never mind a journalist.”

Julie Bartlett posted, “Just spent the last hour or two looking at Louise Clarke photos, what an amazing time she has had in Spain and more, things that some people just dream of. Also thanks Lou for taking such fantastic photos we are so grateful to you for capturing such memorable times for all of us. You were a good friend to so many people

Monday, 10th December, 2012 and will be missed, your smile and laughter will stay with us all xxx”.

Elle Ingram posted, “Such a sad day the world is so full of people who don’t deserve to be here and then one of the special people get taken too soon who made the world a much better place . RIP Lou and sweet dreams always in our thoughts and minds love you xxxxx”.

Grant Clarke, her brother in law, commented, “Yet again we are punished with the loss of another truly amazing woman..... My deepest sympathies and heartfelt feelings lie with my big bro Lee Clarke after his wife and my fantastic Sis in law has sadly passed away after falling into a coma recently.... Heaven must be an amazing place to need so many amazing angels.... Sleep well Louise Clarke xxxxx forever is to long without you xxxxxx”.

It is true that the world has lost a great journalist, reporter and fighter, but it is truer that a family has lost a great mum and wife, and many, many people have lost a great friend.

Louise will be deeply missed by those who she touched, those who she met and those who she helped in what is now a very short life, so tragically brought to an end.

LOUISE CLARKE 4TH JULY 1974 – 7TH DECEMBER, 2012

INVITATION TO MASS, CAROL SINGING AND NATIVITY SCENE. Torrevieja is celebrating, once again this December, its patronal fiestas in honour of the ‘ I n m a c u l a d a Concepción’.

Each evening, during the ‘novena’, the nine days following the main ‘Inmaculada Concepción’ celebration on 8th December, the evening mass has been dedicated to a particular section of the local community. Mostly, each day is dedicated to the residents of a particular area or ‘barrio’ of the town. Following this tradition, on Friday 14th December, 2012 at 7.30 p.m., all ‘non-Spanish’, residents or visitors, have been invited by the priest of the 'Inmaculada Church' Don. Manuel Martínez Rocamora, to join in a special celebration. On this particular evening the mass will be dedicated to the 'foreign' residents of Torrevieja of whatever nationality. Local ministers from other churches such as the Anglicans, Church of Sweden, Norway, Finland etc., have been involved in some of the advance planning and it is anticipated that we shall all join together to sing at least one Christmas Carol where the music, albeit not the words, is internationally recognised. An integral part of the celebration will once again, be the offering of nonperishable foodstuffs, which will later be distributed to the needy of the town.

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Crescendo International choir started their Christmas season of concerts with a busy week. On November 24th they gave a private concert for residents and their families at Casa Verde Retirement Home in Almaradi.

This was thoroughly enjoyed by all the audience, and the choir have been asked to perform again next year.

The following day, Sunday 25th November, the choir hosted their Christmas ‘sing along’ at El Paraiso restaurant, Jardin del Mar. This concert is always a sell-out and this year was no exception with a waiting list for tickets. There was a hugely successful raffle organized this year by Sandra Martin with one special item auctioned. Soprano Phyl Webb sang “Some day my heart will awake” from King’s Rhapsody by Ivor Novello, making the rafters ring with her beautiful voice.

Contralto Mary Mitchell, the Choir’s chairman sang “Where is Love?” from Oliver with such feeling that there were tears in a few eyes! She received huge applause as it was her first ever solo.

Star of the afternoon however was the MYSTERY DIVA who turned out to be the choir’s own Lesley Rolls performing “Nobody loves a fairy when she’s 40/50/60 !!”

She appeared from the back of the room in full fairy costume complete with wonky wand singing and dancing her way through the song to the delight of everyone there.

Irene Oliva conducted the choir and audience in all the songs and carols, very ably helped by accompanist Toni Guillen. As always, a really enjoyable concert putting everyone in a holiday mood.

On Tues 27th, many of the choir and their ‘other halves’ met at El Paraiso for a menu del dia getting them all even more into the festive spirit.

Don’t forget that on Sat Dec 8th the choir are singing at the charity meal at Vilorian’s Rojales. On Wed Dec 12th they will be joined by “Just Brass” for the carol service at Torrevieja Christian Fellowship and Dec 15th will sing at Benejofar Church. Please check the web site for last minute details. www.crescendo-choir.com.

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POLICE COMMANDEER MINIBUSES INTENDED FOR DISABLED CHILDREN

When the Caja Murcia foundation gave Torrevieja town hall two 24,000 euro, specially adapted minibuses, to help transport children with special needs, they overlooked one key factor in their endowment, the councillor for security, Eduardo Gill Rebollo, and what he might see as a more important use for the vehicles.

They had been donated for the use of children in wheelchairs, for which the vehicles were specially adapted, kids needing a break, those with learning difficulties, or transport to the hospital for children whose families couldn´t afford to convey them, in fact, a whole range of activities that would directly serve the needy of the local community, Eduardo Gil Rebollo is one of the councillors allegedly involved in the recent mobile scandal, although he denied the accusations.

He was also one of the few councillors who wasn´t punished in the recent council reshuffles. Prior to that, however, he also faced criticism by opposition groups who claim that he gave 600,000 euro worth of municipal contracts to his brother. Now, in the spirit of Christmas, the “Teflon” councillor may actually have earned the name of the Grinch, Scrooge, Fagin, or the man who stole from the children!

According to the councillor, the minibuses have been seconded to the local police, “for reasons of urgency”, for the use of the task force of 14 officers responsible for dealing with Torrevieja’s so called “looky looky men”, officers who have not yet been able to curb or control the ever increasing numbers of the mostly Senegalese street vendors.

Recent figures suggest that they have only actually made 10 pros-

ecutions during their period of their being, which is rather less than the number of sellers who can be seen at any one time on the city’s streets.

It is understood that the agreement with Caja Murcia does state that the vehicles can be used by the police “in an emergency”, but that status has been brought into question as the vehicles have now been liveried in police markings, removing any identifying clues of their originally intended purpose.

The councillor says that the local police have lost 3 vehicles this week, so they have removed the livery from one of the disabled vehicles, so the police team could continue with the same vigour as before, in controlling the menace on the streets, but presumably not whilst children are left stranded and isolated, wondering why their vehicle hasn´t picked them up.

Local opposition groups are criticising the situation, raising such matters as insurance and whether these vehicles are being used legally, given that they don´t come equipped with sirens and lights.

It is not known whether there are currently any members of the police team known to require wheelchair access to their vehicles.

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UPWARD TREND FOR COSTA BLANCA PROPERTY It may easily be dismissed as propaganda by positive thinking estate agents, but when the official figures paint the same story, it is difficult to argue against the facts that prove the lull in the property market is on the turn, and sales are well and truly on an upward trend.

The good news for the Costa Blanca is that both the Alicante province and the Torrevieja area are once more the two key places where the growth is starting to show the biggest increase.

According to figures released by the Ministry of Development, during the first nine months of the year, there were 225,297 property sales, with the province of Alicante recorded the highest number of sales by foreigners with a total of 2,501 units sold, followed a long way behind by Málaga with less than half that figure, at 1,111, then Barcelona with 692, the Baleares with 605 and Girona where 586 properties were sold.

From the latest data issued by the councillor for urban planning in Torrevieja, Paca

Moreno, more than 3,000 properties have been sold in the municipality this year so far, up until the end of November, whereas the town hall had received 293 applications for permits to build new homes, compared to 2011, when there were just 85 for the whole year, representing an increase of nearly 245%.

The councillor explained that the figure recorded goes beyond simply recognising the turnaround in the property market in the area, but is also used as a benchmark for indicating overall growth within the, “productive fabric of the country”.

These figures are only representing permits to build complete homes however, and don´t include the applications for major and minor improvements to existing homes, which collectively stands at some 792 in total, 127 of which are for major projects.

There has also been a significant increase in applications for Second Occupancy licenses, which, in its most rudimentary form is the permit required to enable a buyer of a resale home to purchase it, for which there

have been 2,565 applications.

Add that figure to that of First Occupancy licenses, the permit required when a new home is deemed inhabitable, and the total permits for occupancy reaches 3,062.

Although, across the country, property sales had decreased of 6.8% over the same period last year, the third quarter of the year, overall transactions were down just 1.17% from the same period of 2011. Couple the closing of the national gap with the regional and local increase; it is clear that these figures provide a positive outlook on both the area, and the country as a whole, much like the councillor in Torrevieja had said.

By region, there were annual increases in home sales in the third quarter in La Rioja (56%), Catalonia (8.7%), the Valencian Community (8%), Asturias (7%), Castilla-La Mancha (6.3%), Cantabria (5.7%), Ontario (4.8%), Murcia (3.7%) and Aragón (1.9%).

In provinces where figures showed a decline, the greatest drop was in Navarra with 51.7%, followed by the Basque Country with a decline of 33.8%, Extremadura down

22.2% and Castilla y León where there were 12.6% fewer sales.

The Spanish government themselves have been trying to boost property sales, with incentives such as the proposal to give foreign buyers automatic residency rights if they purchased a home valued at over 160,000 euro, aimed mostly at the more affluent Chinese and Russian

markets, but already, in terms of the nationality of the buyer, the transactions made by foreigners in Spain experienced growth for the fifth consecutive quarter, an increase of 18.0% from the third quarter of 2011, with a total of 8,803 purchases.

With prices at an all time low, banks trying to off load as much of their stock as possible, an increase in the number of

mortgages being made available and additional plans being made for the protection of buyers, all in all, the future of the property market is already looking like the corner has been turned and a brighter long term outlook for the country genuinely is is a reality on the horizon of a stabilising journey.

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‘Twitters fr om the Atlantic’ Changing Times for Expats The last thirty years or so have seen a rapid increase in the number of expats leaving the UK and heading for a new life in the sun.

Gone were days when it was only for the likes of Eileen and Bert from Wigan, who had both the cash and foresight, to realise their dream of opening a bar in one of Spain’s Costas.

The UK’s entry into the European Union, together with the right to live and work anywhere in Europe, suddenly made it possible for dreams to come true, as well as allowing the adventurous spirit of many would-be expats to be realised. This freedom, together with the release of equity from those who were fortunate enough to own their own homes, suddenly made it possible to purchase second homes and holiday homes in a country of choice and not just by accident of birth. Early retirement for many of the fortunate, together with generous pensions and cash handouts, suddenly made everything possible.

During these ‘golden years’ of the property boom it seemed that there was nothing to stop the would-be expat, and many took advantage of their new found freedom. Indeed, at its peak in 2006, 22,000 pensioners emigrated from the UK to warmer locations, and where the pensioners’ pound went so much further than in the UK. Many pensioners discovered a new life in the sun and, once they had acclimatised to their new surroundings, many discovered or revisited new skills and interests. Many canny pensioners

also spotted new opportunities in their chosen countries and launched new businesses to accommodate the growing demand from expats.

Times have changed, and the global recession has reduced the overall number of pensioners emigrating from the UK to just 8000 in 2011. In the last few years, pensioners have found it more difficult to sell their homes in the UK, property values have fallen, and whether it is now cheaper to live in a warmer location has become more of a matter for debate than fact.

Recent statistics have revealed that 9 out of 10 people, who move overseas, do so because of their work, or the opportunity to find a permanent job in countries such as Australia, New Zealand and the US. More than half of these emigrants are professionals, such as scientists, academics, doctors and company managers, which threatens the UK’s supply of highly skilled workers. High taxation rates, climate, university tuition charges and lifestyle are all reasons quoted as reasons for moving abroad, rather than moving primarily for work. It is a delicate balance, as well as a two-sided coin, and Government policies on immigration, taxation and tuition charges, for instance, all directly affect the number of people planning to leave the UK for a more fulfilling life outside the UK, as well as for those seeking a new life and employment in the UK. I recall some years ago, when the UK’s dental service was in a state of flux, with many dentists refusing to treat National Health Service patients, and only offered treatment to private patients. For a time, there was a shortage of British dentists willing to work within the NHS. However, at the same time in Spain, too many dentists had been trained and were unable to find work. As a result, many newly quali-

fied dentists emigrated from Spain to join NHS dental practices in the UK. Over time, this mass emigration of dentists to the UK led to a shortage of dentists in Spain, which the statisticians had not foreseen. As a result, many dentists moved to Spain from Scandinavia, as well as from South America, and particularly from Argentina, to establish new and successful dental practices in Spain.

Maybe all governments need to be more aware of the impact of short term, and apparently popular policies, designed to ‘fix things’ politically, as well as pleasing readers of some tabloid newspapers, and

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particularly those issues relating to immigration, education, health and taxation. Such short-term political fixes often have a longer term negative impact upon the prosperity, health and well being of a nation and tend to have a habit of biting back where it hurts most.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at Barrie’s websites: www.barriemahoney.com and www.thecanaryislander.com or read his latest book, ‘’Expat Survival’ (ISBN: 978 147 913 0481)

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FORMER TORREVIEJA MAYOR HAS DISQUALIFICATION TIME INCREASED

The High Court has issued an amendment to the sentence given to the former mayor of Torrevieja, Pedro Ángel Hernández Mateo of the Partido Popular, increasing his disqualification period from seven years to nine, during which time he cannot hold public office.

A representative of the courts stated that Mateo received his seven year ban for the offence of “trespass”, but the judge has now “corrected an omission”, whereas he also received a two year ban for the offences of forgery, which was not set at the time of original notification last week.

Therefore, in addition to the three year custodial sentence served, the former popular politician has been banned from holding public office for a total of nine years.

Mateo is still waiting to find out if he will be facing two more cases in court, including one where he is alleged to have purchased farm land for 180,000 euro, then selling it to make more than 5 million in the process.

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CLR SUPPORTER’S GROUP ORIHUELA COSTA The inauguration of the CLR Supporter’s Group Orihuela Costa took place on Friday afternoon.

37 people attended and offered their support to the group and CLR. The Supporters Group want to improve Orihuela Costa and move the coast forward in a positive way rather than looking back on the neglect of past PP governments.

Raymond Kearney, President of the coastal group, after explaining what CLR stood for said “I have known Pedro Mancebo for 12 years but have only been politically active for about four years. I know Pedro to be honest and hardworking and have no hesitation in supporting him. Orihuela Costa is long overdue some positive attention, other parties have made promises but only CLR’s Mancebo and Lopez Bas are determined and prepared to do the work to make a real difference.” He went on to list some of Pedro’s achievements in only 4 months as Councillor for the Coast, opening and making safe pedestrian access, planting trees, renovating parks and improving access to the new commercial centre which will be a great boost to the economy of the coast.

CLR leader Pedro Mancebo was clear that “there was a lot of work to be carried out and he was not going to be distracted by those who had their opportunity and wasted it,” he continued by saying “I’m here to work, not waste taxpayers’ time arguing in the press.” Pedro later said “the speeches were short, the mood was buoyant and those who attended were of a positive frame of mind and ready for work, I am delighted with the turn-out and congratulated all involved.” Pedro will answer questions in a Question and Answer session at the Sophia Wellness Centre in La Regia this evening, Monday 10th at 6.30pm.

CITY OF LIGHT LOSES MORE THAN 65 MILLION EUROS IN 3 YEARS Ciudad de la Luz is the most modern Film Studio in Europe: an industrial complex that has highly advanced audiovisual production services at its disposal and which has all the facilities and installations necessary for the various stages of the development of cinematographic and audiovisual productions.

Unfortunately, the studio has seen little production activity since the summer and according to recent news reports it is now hemorrhaging money from the Generalitat Valencia’s public purse.

According to annual statements provided to investment groups by Ambers consultants the City of Light Studio had an operating loss of 24.2 million euros in 2009, a loss of 20.16 million in 2010 and 20.1 million last year. This means that in just three years the studio’s accumulated losses total a staggering 65 million euros.

The Spanish press suggests that the loss is largely due to the termination of a contract with Aguamarga, the company responsible for arranging film shootings. As a result, income from rental of studios has fallen dramatically from 1.1 million in 2010 to just 146,173 euros last year, a trend that has also increased in the current year, when the City of Light had to abort several shootings, also booked by Aguamarga.

The lack of profitability of the complex is a major difficulty for the Consell which now plans to sell the facilities to an investor group, so as to ensure the future continuity of the film studio. All

this is made worse as the European Union has now also stepped in demanding the return of a 265 million euro loan it made to enable construction.

Ambers Consultancy has estimated the value of the tangible assets of the City of Light at 169 million euros. Of this, 100 million euros corresponds to the value of the buildings, 9.8 the value of land and 43 million euros the equipment and technical facilities.

However, potential investors are being put off by the studio debt of 180 million euros to the Thematic Projects Society of Valencia (SPTCV). This represents three equity loans of 90, 20 and 65 million euros, employed for work carried out in the complex Last year, operating costs amounted to 7.2 million euros. Of this, 755,461 euros was spent on salaries, 1.8 million on facility maintenance and much of the remainder on advertising, sponsorship and public relations. In the previous year, 2010, the operating costs were much higher at 13 million euros, according the latest Ambers report.

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Officers from the National Police have asked for the public´s help in locating a 58 year old British man, Robert Edward Bill, a former teacher, who is wanted in connection with an attempted abduction of a 12 year old girl.

The incident is said to have occurred in Vélez-Málaga, where CCTV footage caught the incident taking place.

Officers say that they know the man has driven a grey Peugeot 106, with a “Baby on board” sticker in the back window, and that he could be anywhere in Spain.

Officers also say that the British man has a previous conviction and is also wanted for questioning for crimes relating to the distribution of child pornography.

If seen, police ask members of the public not to approach him, but to contact the authorities immediately, which can be done via the 112 emergency number, where multilingual translators are always available.

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BURGLARY GANG BROUGHT TO JUSTICE The Guardia Civil has dismantled an organised criminal gang, composed of 15 people so far, who they believe were dedicated to committing burglaries across the provinces of Murcia, Albacete and Alicante, identifying them as being the perpetrators of more than 40 separate burglaries so far.

The gang were thought to be based in Redován and Callosa de Segura, but covered a wide geographic area, with impeccable organisation and execution of their criminal activities.

Operation “RESBAGOLD” began in June when officers identified a similar pattern in burglaries in the municipality of Jacarilla. Women would call at the homes of the potential victims, on the pretext of selling a famous brand of cosmetics.

Once confirming that the houses were empty, they would then enter the house using a method known as the “slip”.

Once inside, the gang members would perform a quick search, identifying and taking small objects of high value, such as and gold, money, laptops, games consoles, prescription drugs and perfumery.

However, the gang didn´t stop at targeting unoccupied homes, they also targeted residencies occupied by elderly victims and had been known to have used violence and intimidation to access and rob their victim´s homes.

Once the investigation had

begun, officers soon noticed that the patterns identified were also present in similar cases reported across the entire province of Alicante, including burglaries and robberies which had taken place in Torrevieja, Dolores, La Murada, Santa Pola, San Juan, Jacarilla and Benferri, and further afield into the Murcia region, in locations such as Alquerías, Cobatillas, Balsapintado, Beniel, Lobasillo, and finally with a similar pattern in Bonete, Albacete.

As the evidence came together, officers finally decided to swoop and enacted a search of two homes, both believed to be used for the storage of the stolen items, and they successfully found a stash of goods they considered to be easily identifiable as stolen. Documents seized at the time of the search also indicated that the last sale of items was worth in the region of 40,000 euro.

Following the search, officers arrested a total of 9 people, 4 men and 5 women, all of

Spanish nationality and aged between 20 and 50 years, who are charged with crimes of burglary and membership of a criminal organization.

Then, this week, in Jacarilla, officers also arrested a Spanish man who is accused of allegedly committing the crime of receiving the stolen goods, followed by the arrest of an additional 4 people, three women and a man, also in Jacarilla, all believed to be part of the same gang, and later this week, arrested a 15th person, another woman of Spanish nationality, again in connection with the case.

The operation is still open, and officers do not rule out more arrests. The gang were brought before a judge in Orihuela, who remanded four of the detainees in custody, releasing the other 11 on bail, to return to the courts on demand.

The seized items are being put on public display at the Guardia Civil barracks in Jacarilla, located in the Marques de Fontalba, so that the rightful owners of the

goods may be able to come forward and claim their previously reported stolen items.

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PICKED ON AT WORK

Pushed out by my husband’s friend!

My husband’s best friend from school has recently moved in near us and since he moved my husband’s been seeing him nearly every evening. His friend has lived abroad for years and so I understand that he’s happy to have him nearby again, but I feel really pushed out. He never invites me when they go to the pub together, and so for the last three weeks I’ve hardly spent any time with him. I’m started to make spiteful comments whenever he mentions him because I resent him taking up all my husband's time. Am I just being selfish?

Paula I can understand your point Paula, its pretty insensitive of your old man to just drop you in favour of this old friend. Rather than getting all worked

NICE LITTLE EARNER The other day I was getting really stressed about being skint when my friend suggested earning extra money by being an escort. She said that she’s been doing it for six months because she’s a single mum and she earns far more money doing that than she would with a proper job. She said she makes £200 in a good night and doesn’t sleep with the customers. I’m really tempted but can’t help feel it’s not right. Is it really such a bad thing?

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up about it, why don’t you be the one to suggest you tag along for a night? As you’ve found so far, its all too easy to let things like this simmer under the surface and almost turn you into something you’re clearly not. Explain to your husband that you don’t want to muscle in or ruin his time with his friend but that you’d like to be included in their plans every once in a while. Wading in, all guns blaring, is the last thing you want to do as it will probably just cause a huge row and make things a hundred times worse. Bite your tongue and take the softly softly approach and with any luck, your husband will wake up to the fact that he’s been neglecting you.

Michaela and give this one a miss. Whilst I don’t think there’s anything wrong with the work your friend is talking about, I just sense that its not for you. I’ve heard far too many stories about “innocent” escort jobs eventually leading on to girls selling their bodies for sex. Is that what you want?

I doubt your kids would be very proud of you then would they? Take a look in the local paper and find something more suitable. Aside from the obvious doubts in your mind over this, the work would end up taking you away from your children and that’s hardly, in your words, “what’s best for them” is it? Sure this sounds like easy money, but I very much doubt that the work will be anywhere near as easy as it sounds.

Hi Calder, I used to love my job but now I feel like I’m really being picked on. I work in a bakery with a load of other women and most of us are divorced or separated so we used to have a real laugh, taking the mick out of each other, and going out together at weekends. But now I’ve met a man on the internet so I like staying in with him some Friday nights. They’ve started making snide comments about my boyfriend, and say I’m and I’ve let them down because I don’t go out much with them any more. I thought they’d be happy for me after being single for ten years but now it’s making me feel so miserable.

Bev Don’t listen to them Bev, to me it sounds like plain old fashioned jealousy. Good on you for finding a bloke you can have some fun with. You should tell your mates that you deserve a little happiness and if that causes them a problem, they shouldn’t consider themselves as your mates at all! So many people get wrapped up in jealousy and end up making some poor souls life a misery.

If you let this situation go on, that’s exactly what’s going to happen to you. Reassure the girls that you still have plenty of time for them but that you also want to live a little yourself! In fact, why not suggest that your bloke tags along with your crowd one Friday night? That could be the perfect way to introduce him to your friends as well as keeping them happy. Good luck, just remember that life is for living and you’re doing absolutely nothing wrong!

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Calders Confessions

Calder spent twelve years working as a PA and a Co-presenter with Jeremy Kyle on various radio stations and now he has joined the team at EXITE RADIO where he answers listeners dilemmas each Saturday night on the airwaves.

We are also pleased to have him with us at THE LEADER, answering your questions and queries as part of the editorial team.

If you have an issue tht you can’t overcome or you just need general help or even confidential advice, why not email Calder at: Calder@theleader.info

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ORIHUELA COSTA CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PROGRAMME Christmas Trees and Illuminations This year we will have two Christmas trees on the coast. One will be placed at the church at Le Zenia where it will be decorated and illuminated. The official ceremony of turning on the Christmas lights will also take place there. The date and time will be confirmed soon. The second Christmas tree will be placed at the Town Hall.

Various urbanizations throughout Orihuela Costa will have decorative Christmas lights to enjoy.

Solidarity Campaign Unfortunately, the crisis continues and again this year we request your support to assist Caritas with all their hard work they do to support the less fortunate within our community. The “one litre/one kilo/one Euro campaign” will start with immediate effect right up to Monday December 31, 2012.

Please bring your donation of dried/non-perishable food (rice, pasta, flour, oil etc.,) to the International Foreign Residents office in the Town Hall at Playa Flamenca.

Donations of toys are also requested to enable less fortunate children to receive a present from Santa Claus or from the Three Kings. Your donated toy(s) can be left in the special “casita” which is situated in the foyer of the Town Hall at Playa Flamenca.

Christmas Fiesta at Entrenaranjos & Laguna Green – Sunday December 16, 2012 You are invited by the Entrenaranjos and Laguna Green Fiesta Committee to attend their Christmas celebration on Sunday December 16, 2012 from 13:00 until 17:00: 13.00 All That Jazz – jazz group 15.00 Arrival of Santa Claus 15.30 Christmas carols with Just Brass There will be a bar, hot food, a raffle and a book stall. Please bring a chair and a blanket.

The Jewish Festival of Lights “Hannukah” – Saturday December 15, 2012 - 19:30 Hannukah, the festival of lights, will again be celebrated on the paseo at Playa Flamenca.

Carol Concert in Orihuela – Saturday December 22, 2012 – 17:00 This year’s carol concert promises to be even more spectacular than

last year. Various choirs and The 2012 music groups will be singing tree in and playing for your enjoyment Orihuela in the cathedral in Orihuela.

Transport will be arranged free of charge from the coast to Orihuela as follows: 15:00 depart Mercadona roundabout at Playa Flamenca 20:30 depart Casino in Orihuela Transport will also be arranged from and to Entrenaranjos at the same times. Please reserve your seat on the bus by contacting Denise Wesserling at the International Foreign Residents office in the Town Hall in Playa Flamenca via telephone: 966 760 000 ext: 34 or via email:dwesserling@orihuela.es Please give your name, the number of passengers and a contact telephone number.

New Year´s Eve – Monday December 31, 2012 It is the Town Hall’s intention this year to bring the New Year’s countdown celebration complete with a live connection to the Puerta del Sol in Madrid, the 12 grapes and cava to as many residents as possible.

The various associations, local bars and restaurants have been contacted in an endeavor to obtain their participation to arrange three individual New Year’s countdown celebrations at various locations in Orihuela Costa.

Three Kings Parade – Saturday January 5, 2013 – 17:30 This year the parade will start in the vicinity of the Town Hall at approximately 17:30 and will finish in the new shopping centre La Zenia Boulevard. The parade will include lots of surprises with something for every age group from floats, cartoon figures, children and their parents in fancy dress and various music groups.

After the children have delivered their letters to the Three Kings “roscon de Reyes”, the traditional cake, and hot chocolate will be available for the little ones.

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FINLEYS CHRISTMAS PARTY Finley is a special little boy who has the rare Potocki lupski syndrome. He also has Charcot Marie tooth disease and as a result needs specialist medical care.

Torrevieja hospital have been amazing for Finley but he now needs additional care from hospitals in Barcelona, Valencia and Alicante.

We are raising money for Finley to help fund his medical costs and aid research to help better his future with this rare syndrome.

The event is due to take place at 'El Rancho' (on the La Marquesa Road between San Miguel and Los Montesinos) on December 16th between 12 and 6pm. There will be entertainment throughout the day, Sunshine fm will be hosting the event on Finley’s behalf, games, face painting, fancy dress competitions, fitness displays and of course Santa’s grotto!

TOP CHOIRS JOIN FORCES The amount of music being sung and enjoyed here on the Costas is amazing, songs-from-the-shows to serious choral works and oratorios.

Perhaps not surprising then to find, among a flurry of carols and endless 'show-stoppers', three events featuring the work of the UK's leading living composer, John Rutter.

It was a brave decision of Tom Pargeter and Vivace to put on, at this time, a performance of John Rutter's "Requiem", alongside his composition "To everything there is a season" and his translation of Gabriel Faure's "Cantique de Jean Racine". Three performances in La Siesta church, the churches of San Miguel and Los Montesinos, were sung by the 50-plus members of Vivace under Tom Pargeter's baton, accompanied by Toni Guillen.

Soprano soloist Eve Suffield was featured in two movements of the Requiem, winning spontaneous applause. Rutter (born 1945) wrote the work in memory of his father and "as something that could be appreciated by people everywhere." It was certainly appreciated by the audiences and the choir members themselves. But, not to forget carols, the choir will lead carol-singing in the Casa de Cultura in San Miguel at 7.30 on Thursday 13th December (and not as previously announced in the San Miguel church, which is being repaired) .

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FACING BACKW ARDS REDUCES RISK TO CHILDREN

Seating a child in a child seat placed facing the opposite direction to the movement of the vehicle reduces the risk of injury in a crash by 75%, according to a study by RACE and Cybex, in collaboration with the General Directorate of Traffic.

Last year, 42 children under the age of 14 died in traffic incidents on Spanish roads, which is already a considerable drop in the average number of deaths between the years 2001 and 2010, where the study revealed 1,150 children have tragically lost their lives, according to the DGT.

According to accident reports, the most common injuries among children aged between birth and 2 years are to the neck, while between 2 and 4 years head injuries are more common and between 4 and 10 years it is the abdomen that suffers most. Upon impact with a child restraint system in the direction of travel, the child's head moves forward by pulling of the neck, subjecting a considerable amount of strain.

This can stretch the spinal cord and the skull can be detached and can cause paralysis or death of the child.

The study found that 95% of drivers surveyed acknowledged using a “special seat” for their

children, of which 52% has an Isofix anchoring system, specially installed anchor points on a standard car seat; while the rest use the seat belt to secure them.

However, 50% of drivers believed that it is safer for the child to travel facing the direction of travel, 25% of users did not know which would be the best direction to face, but only 21% stated correctly that, according to the report, it is safer face the opposite direction to travel.

RACE experts and the DGT both stress that it is best to always keep the child in a chair facing backwards until at least two years of age, or until the manufacturer's recommendation on the chair in use, and in the case of carrying the baby in the front seat of the vehicle, with a restraint system in this way, it is important to disconnect the front passenger airbag.

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ACCIDENT BLACK SPOTS

The recent increases in the number of police officers from the Valencia Generalitat Police seen across the area in 2012 is set to grow seven more, with the announcement of an additional 119 officers being recruited before the end of this year.

Drivers on the M-40 in Madrid, the Avenida Diagonal de Barcelona or the Puente del V Centenario in Seville, must be aware of the fact that they are travelling on one of the three most dangerous urban areas in the country.

This is the main conclusion of the study “Black spots: traffic accidents in Spanish capitals” carried out by Línea Directa Aseguradora in which more than 1.2 million motor vehicle accidents in provincial capital cities in the last six years were analysed.

The main aim of the report, which has attracted a great deal of media attention, is to analyse a phenomenon causing 18% more fatal accidents than on interurban roads. To this end, the areas of the Spanish capital cities in which Línea Directa has registered the highest number of accidents, have been identified, which has made it possible to create, for the first time, a map of accident black spots, i.e. those streets and roads on which over 100 accidents a year have been recorded. .

According to the list of black spots, Barcelona, Madrid and Seville head the Top 15 of provincial capitals. Madrid also has three of the five most dangerous areas in the whole country.

The Minister of Interior, Serafín Castellano, made the announcement this week, saying that the total number of officers on the force will increase from current 381 to 500, and will be a reality before the end of the year, thanks to the agreement with the government, implementing an agreement made in 2002 to reach 500 regional law enforcers.

Explaining the importance of the group, Castellano explained that between January and October of this year, officers performed 137,223 activities, 17.64% more than the same period of 2011. Locally, these officers have been involved in matters relating to public safety, as well as policing licensing issues, such as bars and clubs involved in music and entertainment infractions, as well as a range of other crime related investigations.

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DOCTOR, DOCTOR GIVE ME THE NEWS plaint whatsoever, and some of them actually worsened the symptoms that they were suffering from initially and often-produced symptoms of their own. Sometimes they feel better for a while, but the pain always comes back. Then after all that they are in fear because the final solution given to them is surgery, and even when told this they are told that there is no guarantee of success.

That’s when they start believing that nobody has any idea of what is going on in the pain department and they lose faith in everybody and every type of treatment.

Almost everyone that I have treated was on or is on some kind of pain medication; few had any belief that the medication was actually going to have any effect or benefit. Many instinctively understood that they were throwing a cloak over the pain and that they were actually only hiding the pain, the problem with that is when the problem is hidden you never get the opportunity to address it, and until you do there is no way that you will be able to treat Visit our website at www.massageandrehabilitationclinic.com and eradicate it. But when they have nothing else, they will do anyThis is an article that I have promised myself to write for years. Before thing that holds out any chance of an improvement in their symptoms. people arrive at my clinic, many of them have consulted an amazing I have often asked of those who arrive at the clinic, when you attendassortment of people, they have done the rounds of doctors and had a ed your previous appointments, did any of the people that you consultplethora of tests that come up with absolutely nothing, done physio ed ever physically touch you, or actually examine you? Of the many therapy, filled out insurance forms, are sick at heart and have paid a people whom I questioned very few answered in the positive. On one fortune in different treatment’s like chiropractic’s, acupuncture, mag- occasion, one woman told me that a doctor had written out a prescripnets, pain diets, herbal therapies, they take their pain medications reli- tion for her before she had told him what was wrong with her! giously, do all of the exercises that they have been given with the One of the problem’s that I deal with on a daily basis are trigger strictest adherence. Many have been given a plethora of drugs, pills points, and a lot of the time it is these trigger points that are often the potions, injections, of which most had little or no effect on the com- cause of much of our pain, they are known to cause headaches, many Many people who end up in my clinic are often refugees from, clinics, doctors, physios and other so-called healers from many different places around the globe. The one thing that they share in common is that they are all suffering from chronic pain!

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kinds of joint pain, misdiagnosed arthritic pain, neck and jaw pain, low back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. Trigger points can cause ear ache, dizziness, nausea, heart arrhythmia, tennis elbow and genital pain and many other conditions as well as depression caused by people having had long term pain that they see no end to. It has been proven TPs are the primary cause of pain in up to seventy five per cent of the time and are at least part of virtually every pain problem I have despaired of doctors ever listening to me about alternative therapy, the doctors that I have spoken to, and these have been many, have discounted the validity and the effects of clinical massage and trigger point therapy, as unscientifically provable.

Too many doctors resort to prescribing drugs and other chemical substances for pain relief, not because they do not know what else to offer, but more likely because of the pharmaceutical industry’s strong influence on the medical community. This and massive advertising campaigns, have almost exclusively made the public totally dependent on drugs for pain control and other conditions. Many of these pain medications have the potential for adverse effects and that some actually kill thousands of people every year. Many having very limited use and some that should actually be taken off the market as dangerous.

I see repetitive pain patterns in my clinic every day and have a tremendous rate of clear up, some of these pain patterns have existed for up to thirty years in some clients and some are eradicated within hours.

There is much misdiagnosis of pain and this is a very important issue that has to be dealt with urgently. Many doctors who look at the possible cause of any given condition very rarely consider trigger point activation as a cause of a long list of problems suffered by people who consult them, even though trigger points have been written about in medical journals for the past sixty years. In addition, by prescribing medication much of the time they are simply treating the effects and ignoring the causes.

John Young is a corrective exercise specialist, and holistic health practitioner, who specialises in exercise rehabilitation, clinical massage therapy and manual lymphatic drainage massage therapy.

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SPANISH INSURANCE EX PAT OFFICE EXPANDS INTO LA ZENIA! You will be pleased to know that the popular Spanish Insurance office has now expanded and is no longer just in Quesada – there is now a branch open in La Zenia – just round the corner from the new shopping centre on the Mercadona and Lidl site.

The second ex-pat Spanish insurance office for Generali Seguros opened at the beginning of November and is already proving to be very popular. Spanish Insurance opened this second office to have an office base closer to their Orihuela Costa clients. This office has a fully trained advisors who you can visit in the office – or can come out to any business or community to discuss and arrange a tailor made policy to suit any budget – that is the beauty of Spanish Insurance – they listen to your needs and they arrange the best policy for you.

With house insurance that can cover everything down to your large water bill after a burst pipe.

Funeral cover regardless of your age or health. Car insurance at the best prices. Community insurance

policies put together just how you want them.

Actually, there really isn’t anything they can´t do!

So for all your insurance needs call in at either the Quesada office or the La Zenia office – or call to make an appointment – Quesada 966 731 691 La Zenia 966 730 694 Spanish Insurance – Cutting Prices, Providing Great Service ! See our ad on page 9.

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FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD Since we launched our Christmas Collections for the Needy Campaign this year, there has not been a single day that has gone by where we haven´t been blown away by your wonderful generosity.

You have risen to the challenge so well, and on every level, despite having your own story to tell, which has shown just how much humanity there really is in this world today.

From the anonymous person in Lidl who instantly gave cash when jokingly asking why one of our staff, Karen, was buying so much dried food. Karen then spent the donation on getting even more; groups of people who have combined their resources to help, like Ron and Ann Green of El Chaparral, accompanied by the touching note that read, “We hope these food items will be of help to the people who are in need of help, especially at this time of year”, and Susanna Nisigk and Nita Stainthorpe, both of La Pinada, who told us how Nita had lost her husband Dennis in July, the memory of whom has motivated her to help.

These are just a few of the stories you have shared with us so far. We would really love to record them all, perhaps even in a book, although very difficult to do, it really does highlight the fact that whatever your own circumstances, your heart is strong and you have instantly reached out to help.

There is no question that you and your efforts will help those in need this Christmas, but it isn´t only food you have given. We have had clothing, shoes, curtains decorations and even a rug brought to us, as well as a wide selection of pet food to help feed the often unintentionally neglected members of the extended family.

There have also been a number of companies who have got behind the campaign, including Iceland, who have already pledged a huge parcel, which we are collecting next week, and other individuals who

are unable to deliver to us, so we are setting out to collect from them.

Everything donated will be given to Caritas on the Orihuela Costa, Reach Out Torrevieja, and we have just added the Needy of San Fulgencio, who approached us this week, as they are trying to help around 100 struggling families..

We keep repeating the same slogan, which we accept is stolen from a supermarket chain, but in the interest of a good cause, because we genuinely do mean it when we say that “Every little helps”, because, as you can see from the pictures, even the smallest of donations ads to the biggest of sentiments and goes directly to help those in need. With two weeks collecting time to go, we are sure that there is still much more to come, and we will keep you updated as we approach our closing date, but all that is left to say for now, is that on behalf of those you are directly helping, everybody involved in the campaign, from The Leader and Exite Radio, thank you for what you have done so far.

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Complete the cryptic crossword below and send it into our offices at La Zenia roundabout (above Banco Popular) and the first correct entry drawn will win a EUR 25 prize.

The draw will take place on the Saturday, at noon, following publication. Remember to put your phone number and name on the entry.

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ACROSS 7. It is evident Trevor hasn’t finished making his comeback (5) 8. A female of pride (7) 9. Frankness and love seen in a dog (7) 10. Number receive poor return and become dejected (5) 12. Plays records with swank? (4,2,4) 15. Possibly a good tryer? That’s somewhat disparaging (10) 18. A wild animal but it’s all right, a quiet one (5) 19. I am caught out in true account (7) 21. The gardener likes to see it overgrown (7) 22. Cat required ? there are quite a few in the pound (5)

DOWN 1. To borrow money and move away is risky (5,3,2) 2. French flower? Sounds reasonable (5) 3. He races in circles (4) 4. They disturb and get a number up in arms (6) 5. Inside solitary fellow there’s a capital chap (8) 6. Arab that is bound to be a wanderer (7) 11. Incredible doctrine of a bygone age (4,6) 13. Ugly in an awkward way (8) 14. He destroys a cask (7) 16. Distorted truths forcibly put forward (6) 17. Half a quarter (5) 20. A morsel of lamb stuck in a tooth can make one choke (4)

QUICK ACROSS: 1 Embroider; 8 Ode; 9 Crestfallen; 11 Incense; 12 Aroma; 13 Chance; 15 Remiss; 17 Later; 18 Pitfall; 20 Evasiveness; 22 Tun; 23 Neglected.

DOWN: 2 Mar; 3 Often; 4 Dealer; 5 Release; 6 Consolidate; 7 Rehearsal; 10 Enchantment; 11 Inculcate; 14 Certain; 16 Spring; 19 Theme; 21 Sue. CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Countable; 8 Eva; 9 Stamp albums; 11 Reverse; 12 Alive; 13 Tennis; 15 Tenant; 17 Clean; 18 Cashier; 20 Entertained; 22 Can; 23 Distemper.

DOWN: 2 Out; 3 Toper; 4 Billet; 5 Emulate; 6 Destination; 7 Carpenter; 10 Advancement; 11 Reticence; 14 Ignited; 16 Scores; 19 Skate; 21 Eve.

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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LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ 1. Which very small European country has the most petty crime in proportion to its population?

2. One of the largest machines in the world is the LHC. LHC is an acronym for what?

3. Three women and two men have the unusual honour of having won the Golden Raspberry for worst Actor or Actress and the Oscar for best Actor or Actress. Can you name them?

4. What is the well known Hebrew word for 'mankind' or 'man'?

5. Which Scottish Sir and world famous writer was a keeper for Portsmouth Association Football Club in the late 19th century and took a first class wicket as a bowler against non other than W.G. Grace?

6. Which game has been compulsory in Japanese military schools since the 15th century?

7. What is the more fashionable name for the plant genus Digitalis?

8. Which highly intelligent TV criminal investigator, now lecturing at the Sorbonne, has a form of autism known as Aspergers syndrome?

9. Name the two German-born male tennis players who have won the most Grand Slam singles titles.

10. What do all of the following have in common? The Cooler King, The Mole, Big X, The Scrounger and The Manufacturer.

11. Name the four British Formula One World Driver's Champions in the 1960s. 12. During World War II what was the 'Abwehr'?

13. Which sightly British band had early 1960s hits with songs like 'Don't bring me down' and 'Rosalyn'?

14. What is the green film caused by oxidation on bronze called?

15. With one word complete these directions to 'Never Never Land'. "Second on the right, straight ahead till ............"

1. The Vatican State. (Largely due to pickpocketing), 2. Large Hadron Collider, 3. They are Sandra Bullock, Halle Berry, Liza Minnelli, Roberto Benigni and Sir Laurence Olivier. 4. Adam, 5.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, 6. Go, 7. Foxglove, 8. Gil Grissom (CSI Las Vegas), 9. John McEnroe (7) and Boris Becker (6), 10. They are all nicknames of characters in the film 'The Great Escape'.

11. Graham Hill (62, 68), Jim Clark (63, 65), John Surtees (64) and Jackie Stewart (69), 12. The German military intelligence organisation. 13. The Pretty Things, 14. Patina or Verdigris, 15.

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TEN YEARS OF CAROLS IN THE TOWN SQUARE! This Christmas marks the 10th anniversary of the annual “Christmas Carols in the Square”. This popular and unique event has taken place each December in the Plaza de la Consitución since 2003.

The overwhelming success of previous “Christmas’s Carols in English” events, the singing of Christmas Carols in the main town square by members of various local choral groups accompanied by the PHOENIX CONCERT BAND, has resulted in the fact that this popular event has become a permanent fixture on Torrevieja’s Christmas cultural programme! At 5.45 p.m. on

Friday 14th December, just before the ‘International Mass’ (7.30pm), the public are invited to come along to the main town square and join in the singing of Christmas Carols, mostly in English but with a few in Spanish. Song sheets will be available and a collection will be made on behalf of local charity. Last year, well over three thousand people gathered in the main town square to enjoy this typical Christmas celebration, so make sure you get there early! The nativity scene (“Belen”) will be on display in time for the ‘Carols in the Square’. The “belen” will be open until after the visit by the ‘Three Kings’ on 6th January.)

A H A V E N F O R ‘ F O O D I E S ’ AT P L AYA G O L F ’ S E L B I S T R O

This week, one of Exite Radio´s weekend presenters, Al Walser, received news that anybody in the music or entertainment industry would aspire to, he has been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards that can be handed out, having been nominated for the musical equivalent of an Oscar, a Grammy.

A Grammy Award, which was originally called Gramophone Award by the way, is an accolade given by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry.

There is an annual presentation ceremony, complete

with red carpet, where Al always feels at home, and the event features performances by prominent artists, and some of the awards of more popular interest are presented in a widely viewed televised ceremony. It is the music equivalent to the Emmy Awards for television, the Tony Awards for stage performances, and the Academy Awards for motion pictures.

Joining the likes of Kelly Clarkson, Janelle Monáe, Gotye, Carly Rae Jepson, Rihanna and Adele as this year´s nominees, Al has been nominated for “Best Dance Recording” for his song “I Can't Live Without You”, a category shared with his fellow nominees Avicii, Calvin Harris, Skrillex and Swedish House Mafia.

The award ceremony itself takes place on the 10th of February, with a star studied show, but until then, you can catch up with Al on Exite Radio every Saturday night from 11, right after Calder´s Confessions, on 89.2 or 93.1fm, or on-line at www.exiteradio.com, and we all wish Al the best of luck in securing this award, along with many others he has already got, raising the level of quality on your radio.

If you haven’t found this already then now is the time to do so – El Bistro, Playa Golf – near Aldi – is a haven for foodies just waiting for you to visit. El Bistro is a warm, friendly and professionally run restaurant where everything is freshly cooked.

Everyday, Ashley the Chef heads out to buy fresh supplies and uses local sources to supply his wide and varied menu.

The food is an absolute delight – unique, beautifully presented and a melt in your mouth experience.

The menu is wide and varied so all of the family can enjoy a meal out in El Bistro and it won’t break the bank. The Sunday Lunch is a must and includes the infamous Ashely’s Amazing Gravy – something to be tried !

El Bistro is not just about good food. They are a family who like to entertain. Every Monday there is a free Karaoke Quiz which you can enjoy whilst tasting their Tapas menu or enjoying the free dish that is provided. To ease things along there is a drinks pro-

motion every day, from 3.30pm to 5pm -but 8pm on a Monday. A pint of San Miguel is 2.00 Euros, half 1.20 Euros and a glass of wine just 1.70 Euros.

Every month there is a theme night. After the resounding success of the 70s night they will be a 60s Theme Night on the 15th January – a fantastic way to kick of the year – 60s music, 60s food and all for just 14 Euros a ticket for a 3 course meal and a live band – so drag out your flares and join El Bistro for what will be a great night.

And if that is not enough, El Bistro also cater for private functions and parties – so if you want that something extra special in 2013 just call El Bistro on 966 841 729

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(T) 5.30 Pet School. Ysabel gets to grips with her corn snake. (T)

6.00 Newsround. Current affairs reports for children.

(T) 6.15 Pointless Celebrities. New series. Former TV talent show stars Joe McElderry, Nicki Chapman and Pete Waterman are among the contestants in this star-studded edition of the general-knowledge quiz. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. The first visit of the week to the One Show studio, where Matt Baker and Alex Jones present topical stories and celebrity chat.

(T) 8.30 Inside Out. Stories of interest to the region; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Alfie’s discovery sends his suspicions into overdrive and he begins questioning everything Kat is doing, while Lola is angry that Phil is making decisions without consulting her.

(T) 9.30 The Secret Drone War — Panorama. The CIA’s alleged drone strikes against al-Qaeda and other militants in Pakistan, said by the UN to be illegal, and how some of the victims are seeking justice in the UK courts. (T)

10.00 New Tricks. A woman urges the team to reinvestigate the death of her boyfriend’s father, a biker-gang leader, as she believes an innocent man will be killed in revenge for his murder. (R) (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Have I Got a Bit More News for You. David Mitchell hosts the comedy news quiz, with guests broadcaster Janet Street-Porter and comedian Susan Calman helping to poke fun at the week’s news. (T) 12.20 FILM: Hart’s War (2002). Second World War drama, with Bruce Willis and Colin Farrell. (T) 2.20 Weatherview. (T) 2.25 Sign Zone: Richard Hammond’s Miracles of Nature. Animals with super-senses. (R) (T) 3.25 Sign Zone: Dara O Briain’s Science Club. Discussion and reports on scientific subjects, beginning with reproduction and inheritance. (R) (T) 4.25 Sign Zone: Great British Food Revival. The merits of mushrooms and offal. (R) (T) 5.25 BBC News. 5.25 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Tikkabilla. (R) (T) 7.30 Balamory. (R) (T) 7.50 Charlie and Lola. (R) (T) 8.05 Cloudbabies. (T) 8.15 Everything’s Rosie. (R) (T) 8.25 Bob the Builder: Project Build It. (R) (T) 8.35 Chuggington. (R) (T) 8.45 Octonauts. (R) (T) 9.00 Tilly and Friends. (R) (T) 9.10 Woolly & Tig. (R) (T) 9.15 Mike the Knight.

(R) (T) 9.30 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 9.40 Tweenies. (R) (T) 10.00 Numtums. (R) (T) 10.05 Abadas. (R) (T) 10.15 Alphablocks. (R) (T) 10.20 The Rhyme Rocket. (R) (T) 10.35 The Lingo Show. (R) (T) 10.45 Something Special: We’re All Friends. (T) 11.05 Show Me Show Me. (R) (T) 11.35 Let’s Play. (R) (T) 11.55 I Can Cook on the Go. (R) (T) 12.10 Mister Maker Comes to Town. (R) (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Royal Upstairs Downstairs. (R) (T) 2.30 To Buy or Not to Buy. (R) (T) 3.15 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 4.00 Real Rescues. (R) (T) 4.45 Flog It! (T) 5.30 Breakaway. (R) (T) 6.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Kate Bateman and Mark Stacey try to buy the best lots at an auction in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, as they compete to find bargains. (R) (T) 7.00 Celebrity Eggheads. New series.

Dermot Murnaghan hosts a celebrity edition of the show, with panto stars Linda Lusardi, Sam Kane, Vicki Michelle, John Altman and Joe Pasquale competing for charity. (T) 7.30 Strictly Come Dancing — It Takes Two. Zoe Ball hosts the weekday fanzine devoted to the ballroom dancing show, featuring an interview with the latest couple to be voted off. (T) 8.00 The Hairy Bakers’ Christmas Special. Dave Myers and Si King cook their favourite festive treats as they plan an early celebration for families who will be spending yuletide apart. (R) (T) 9.00 University Challenge. The second round continues, with St George’s,

University of London, taking on Lancaster University for a place in the quarter-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. (T) 9.30 MasterChef: The Professionals. The remaining chefs are asked to prove their creativity by making a starter and main from a range of ingredients devoid of fish, meat or poultry. (T) 10.00 Inside Claridge’s. Alexander, Crown Prince of Yugoslavia, returns to stay in the suite in which he was born in 1945 and the hotel also plays host to Joan Collins, Stephen Fry and the Emperor of Japan. (T) 11.00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Liza Tarbuck takes over hosting duties on the quiz, with Rita Ora, Labrinth, Jameela Jamil and Jason Manford joining team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Westminster Abbey. (R) (T) 1.20 BBC News. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 6.30 ITV Morning News. (T) 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. With Lee Mack and Rebecca Ferguson. (T) 1.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel. New series. Gino D’Acampo and Melanie Sykes provide simple recipes for the festive menu. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Storage Hoarders. New series.

Aggie MacKenzie challenges hoarders to clear their clutter. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. The team visits Nottingham. (T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

5.00 Britain’s Best Bakery. A challenge to create a Lancashire courting cake. (T)

6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

(T) 7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. On her return to the village, Katie shares her doubts about Declan with Gennie.

Rhona hires her friend at the practice to replace Brett, and Edna receives upsetting news. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Peter and Carla return to the Street just as Nick, Leanne and Simon are about to depart for Las Vegas. Tommy gets the wrong idea when he sees David emerging from Tina’s shower. (T) 9.00 Little England. A woman takes part in a reenactment of the 100 Years War, two residents pick and press grapes the traditional French way and an expat from Essex opens a cafe. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Leanne explains to Nick they will have to reschedule the wedding, while Carla is less than thrilled to be back. David tracks Kylie down at the Bistro, where she exacts her revenge. (T) 10.00 The Poison Tree. Part one of two.

Psychological thriller, starring MyAnna Buring as a woman stalked by a mysterious stranger and haunted by tragic events that took place 12 years ago. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 FILM: Mercury Rising (1998). An FBI agent shields an autistic child from government assassins after the boy cracks a supposedly unbreakable top-secret code. Thriller, starring Bruce Willis and Alec Baldwin. (T)

Monday, 10th December, 2012 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with iconic broadcaster Michael Palin 18.05 Costa Blanca Life (series) – The eclectic mix of people, places and events from the region. 19.00 Let's Talk – Simon is with magician Graham Mykal & am dram director Robbie Gallagher. 19.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – take advantage of our beautiful coast. Here's some of what you could experience.

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1.35 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming; ITV News Headlines. 4.00 Champions League Weekly. A review of the concluding matches of the group stage. (T) 4.25 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 5.35 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.05 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs.

(R) (T) 8.00 Freshly Squeezed. (T) 8.30 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.55 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 11.30 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.30 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (T) 1.20 FILM: Major Dundee (1965).

Western, starring Charlton Heston. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Jules Hobbs hosts the first festive dinner party from south-east London. She focuses on a ‘glitz and glamour’ theme, and dishes up Santa’s Cheeky Lobster Surprise. (T) 6.30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. Jamie Oliver prepares Cajun steak, smoky baked beans and collard greens, as well as a chicken tikka, lentil, spinach and naan salad. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons.

Norwegian residents from Ogdenville flood into Springfield to find work, but when xenophobia spreads through the town, Mayor Quimby is forced to shut the borders. (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Ste has second thoughts about moving to America with Doug. Esther supports Ruby on the day of the crash inquest, and Tony forbids Cindy from paying her final respects to Rhys. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. The first of a series of short films in which members of the public discuss whether religious beliefs should ever take precedence over the law. (T) 9.00 How Safe Is Your Cash?: Channel 4 Dispatches. Morland Sanders reports on the rise in credit and debit card fraud, discovering some banks are refusing to accept liability if the account holder’s PIN has been compromised. (T) 9.30 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man. A look at the use of technology for entertainment purposes, with Jeremy Clarkson joining Stephen to try to overhaul traditional pub games by replacing them with gadgets. (T) 10.00 The Real Man’s Road Trip: Sean and Jon Go West. Part two of two. Sean Lock and Jon Richardson explore Louisiana’s swamps, where they live and hunt with French-speaking Cajuns in the Atchafalaya river basin.

(T) 11.00 8 Out of 10 Cats. Guests Micky Flanagan, Mel Giedroyc, Stephen Graham and Katherine Ryan join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Jimmy Carr hosts the irreverent panel show. (T) 11.50 Full English. (T) 12.25 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (R) (T) 1.30 The Good Wife. (T) 2.10 The Good Wife. (T) 2.55 FILM: Warlock (1959). Western, starring Henry Fonda. (T) 4.55 Supernanny US. (T) 5.35 Supernanny US. (T) 6.15 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 The Removal Men. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Build a New Life in the Country. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 CSI: NY. (R) (T) 4.10 FILM: A Boyfriend for Christmas (2004). Romantic drama, starring Kelli Williams and Shane Baumel. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Lucas’s plans for the wedding are threatened by Rhys’s determination to attend, while Vanessa is devastated to learn her father refuses to come to the ceremony. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Heath and Bianca react to Rocco’s death in very different ways. Brax and Casey are unable to find any information about Kyle, while Roo offers to help organise the surf carnival. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 North Pole Ice Airport. Documentary about a temporary ice base in the Arctic from which tourists, scientists and explorers set out on their journeys to the North Pole; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 The All New Gadget Show. Jason Bradbury and Pollyanna Woodward head to France, where they try out mini-projectors, high-end sat-navs and entry-level digital single-lens reflex cameras; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 FILM: Mr & Mrs Smith (2005). Married assassins are hired to kill one another — a situation that restores some much-needed excitement to their relationship. Comedy adventure, with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

(T) 12.25 FILM: Catwoman (2004). Superhero adventure, starring Halle Berry. (T) 2.15 SuperCasino. 4.55 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 5.25 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 5.50 Great Scientists. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. The estate of a member of the Pioneer Corps during the Second World War. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer.

Revisiting a south London house first featured on the show in 2005. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 You’ve Been Scammed. A couple who lost £400,000. (T) 12.30 Cash in the Attic. Raising money for a birthday. (R) (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Two teams test their antiques knowledge in Derby. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Rob is sent to guard two members of a militant anarchist collective. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. A pair of keen walkers search for a home in rural Derbyshire. (T) 4.00 BBC News; Weather; Regional News. (T) 4.05 CBBC: 4.05 School for Stars 2. Twins Duke and Joe have different experiences when they sing for an examiner; (R) (T) Science Fiction. Investigating whether yodelling in the Alps can start an avalanche. (R) (T) 4.35 Dennis and Gnasher. Walter cheats during a game of football. (R) (T) 4.45 League of Super Evil. Voltar decides to destroy television when LOSE get their cable cut. (R) (T) 5.00 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. The gang climb Mount Diabla to solve the mystery of a dark-winged Angel of Destruction. (T) 5.00 Newsround. Current affairs reports. (T) 5.30 Pet School. Tempers begin to fray. (T)

6.00 Newsround. Current affairs reports for children.

(T) 6.15 Pointless Celebrities. Stephen K Amos, Toyah Willcox and Katie Derham take part in the unorthodox general knowledge quiz. Presented

by Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman.

Another 45 minutes of ‘Pointless’ Celebrities

7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Live chat and topical reports, presented by Matt Baker and Alex Jones. (T) 8.30 EastEnders. Alfie’s paranoia about Kat continues to grow — and a revelation from Michael does not help. An anxious Sharon struggles with her demons the day before Lexi’s court hearing; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Holby City. Ric’s career is under threat after receiving a complaint of sexual harassment, and Mo is compromised when married lover Albie begs her to treat his dying wife. (T) 10.00 Last Tango in Halifax. A search party is launched to find Alan and Celia, who are locked in Southowram Hall, while Caroline and Gillian come together in their concern and forge a new understanding. (T)

11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 Imagine: Simon & Garfunkel: The Harmony Game. Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel talk about 1970 album Bridge Over Troubled Water, their final studio record, made during a particularly creative period in their career. (R) (T) 12.50 FILM: A Simple Plan (1998). Psychological thriller, starring Bill Paxton. (T) 2.45 Weatherview. (T) 2.50 Sign Zone: Vikings.

How the age of the Vikings came to an end. Last in the series.

(R) (T) 3.50 Sign Zone: Queen of Tigers: Natural World Special.

Colin Stafford-Johnson films the life of tiger Machli in India. (R) (T) 4.50 Sign Zone: Great British Food Revival. Giorgio Locatelli and Jason Atherton champion sardines and gooseberries. (R) (T) 5.50 BBC News. 5.50 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Tikkabilla. (R) (T) 7.30 Balamory. (R) (T) 7.50 Charlie and Lola. (R) (T) 8.05 Cloudbabies. (T) 8.15 Everything’s Rosie. (R) (T) 8.25 Bob the Builder: Project Build It. (R) (T) 8.35 Chuggington. (R) (T) 8.45 Octonauts. (R) (T) 9.00 Tilly and Friends. (R) (T) 9.10 Woolly & Tig. (R) (T) 9.15 Mike the Knight.

(R) (T) 9.30 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 9.40 Tweenies. (R) (T) 10.00 Numtums. (R) (T) 10.05 Abadas. (R) (T) 10.15 Alphablocks. (R) (T) 10.20 The Rhyme Rocket. (R) (T) 10.35 The Lingo Show. (R) (T) 10.45 Something Special: We’re All Friends. (T) 11.05 Show Me Show Me. (R) (T) 11.35 Let’s Play. (R) (T) 11.55 I Can Cook on the Go. (R) (T) 12.10 Mister Maker Comes to Town. (R) (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Royal Upstairs Downstairs. (R) (T) 2.30 To Buy or Not to Buy. (R) (T) 3.15 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 4.00 Real Rescues. (R) (T) 4.45 Flog It! (T) 5.30 Breakaway. (R) (T) 6.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Kate Bateman and Mark Stacey visit Swinderby Antiques Fair in Lincolnshire, searching for bargains they can sell on for a profit. (R) (T) 7.00 Celebrity Eggheads. Derek Jacobi, Frances Barber, Neil Dudgeon, Fiona Laird and Emma Fielding take on the general-knowledge champions. Hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. (T) 7.30 Strictly Come Dancing — It Takes Two. Zoe Ball chats to the couple who narrowly avoided elimination in Sunday night’s dance-off, and Karen Hardy gives her thoughts on the weekend’s choreography. (T) 8.00 Lorraine’s Last Minute Christmas. Lorraine Pascale presents tips on hosting the perfect family get-together at short notice, preparing seasonal dishes, edible gifts and winter wonderland cakes. (R) (T) 9.00 MasterChef: The Professionals. The three finalists face the challenge of preparing a three-course menu for a panel of Michelin-starred chefs, including Anton Mosimann and Michel Roux. (T) 10.00 Cuba with Simon Reeve. The broadcaster heads to the Caribbean to look at the effects of the past two years of economic liberalisation, exploring the impact it has had on Cubans and their society. (T) 11.00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme. Policeman-turned-presenter Rav Wilding and Embarrassing Bodies doctor Pixie McKenna join Sarah to chat about crime and medical programmes. Last in the series. (R) (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Inside Claridge’s. (R) (T) 1.20 BBC News. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 6.30 ITV Morning News. (T) 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With chef and former King of the Jungle Gino D’Acampo. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. With Rita Simons and Jason Manford. (T) 1.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel. The duo are joined by Christopher Biggins. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Storage Hoarders. Two sisters confront their father’s collection of items.

(T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. The team heads to Nottingham.

(T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

5.00 Britain’s Best Bakery. Mich Turner and Peter Sidwell head to Yorkshire. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

(T) 7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T)

7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Edna hopes her credit card will pay for Tootsie’s treatment and continues to keep her troubles to herself, while Debbie refuses to patch things up with Gennie. (T) 8.30 The Martin Lewis Money Show. A Christmas party for the crew of HMS Westminster and an experiment to test the theory that small children prefer wrapping paper to the presents inside.

Last in the series. (T) 9.00 Inside Guinness World Records. Part one of two. Following adjudicators as they travel around the globe to uncover the stories of record holders, from the world’s smallest man to the woman with the most piercings. (T) 10.00 On the Run. Nicky Campbell and Mark Williams-Thomas investigate how criminals evade the police and try to track down four wanted people — one of whom was on the run for more than a year. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 100 Years of The Royal Variety Performance.

The history of the annual star-studded extravaganza, with contributions by Bruce Forsyth, Barry Manilow, Ronnie Corbett and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Narrated by Phillip Schofield. (R) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming; ITV News Headlines. 4.00 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 Freshly Squeezed. (T) 8.30 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.55 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 11.25 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.30 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.30 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.35 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (T) 1.50 FILM: Went the Day Well? (1942). Second World War drama, starring Leslie Banks.

(T) (bw) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Banker Tom Judge hosts the second dinner party in south-east London, hoping his Dickensian Christmas-themed evening will win him the £1,000 prize. (T) 6.30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals.

Jamie Oliver creates squid and prawns with a spicy vegetable and noodle broth, as well as veggie chilli and crunchy tortilla with an avocado salad. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer stages a revolt against moves to give Springfield a new telephone dialling code, splitting the town down the middle. Featuring the voices of the Who. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Ste turns to Brendan for comfort, but the reunion proves brief when the Irishman lashes out again. Meanwhile, the sixth-formers attend a memorial service for Maddie, Jono and Neil. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public discuss whether religious beliefs should ever take precedence over the law. (T) 9.00 Is Our Weather Getting Worse? Investigating the UK’s most severe weather events of the past decade, with the use of archive footage, expert insight and computer graphics. (T) 10.00 Heston’s Fantastical Food. Heston Blumenthal fills a theme park with super-sized versions of lunchbox favourites, including a massive bag of Hula Hoops and the world’s biggest KitKat. (T) 11.00 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. Gordon Ramsay heads to Atlanta, Georgia, in an attempt to save a family-run smokehouse restaurant plagued by mismanagement and lazy cooking. (T) 12.05 Homeland. (R) (T) 1.10 European Poker Tour.

(T) 2.10 KOTV Boxing Weekly. (T) 2.40 Sailing: America’s Cup Discovered. (T) 3.05 Beach Volleyball. (T) 4.00 The Great Ethiopian Run. (R) (T) 4.55 The Grid. (T) 5.20 Best of British. (R) (T) 6.15 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in

Toyland. (R) (T) 8.55 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 The Removal Men. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Build a New Life in the Country. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 CSI: NY. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Mr St Nick (2002). Premiere. Festive comedy, starring Kelsey Grammer. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours.

Vanessa is unable to get through her wedding vows when Rhys arrives, while Rani tries to impress Harley by organising a school social — but he is unimpressed with the venue. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. An old friend of Danny’s turns up to help the Braxton boys search for Kyle, Dex tells Sid that Lisa is married and Sasha reluctantly has to break off all communications with Casey. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Highland Emergency. Aerial rescue teams in Scotland try to save a walker with a broken leg and a fallen climber, battling adverse weather conditions and rising tides. (R) (T) 8.30 Highland Emergency.

Rescue helicopter crews fly into action to save a climber with suspected head and spinal injuries and a deep-sea diver who has surfaced unconscious; (R) (T) 8.30 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Murder Files: The Sketchbook Killer. The story of John Sweeney, who was convicted in 2011 of the murders of Paula Fields and Melissa Halstead and used his crimes as inspiration for artwork and poems; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Body of Proof. The body of pharmaceutical rep Amy Green is pulled out of the river and Megan and the team discover that all the blood appears to have been drained from it. (T) 11.00 CSI: NY. Media mogul Robert Dunbrook is suspected of murder, but claims he was acting in self-defence — and the case is complicated by the disappearance of the alleged victim’s body. (R) (T) 11.55 CSI: NY. (R) (T) 12.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 1.50 SuperCasino. 5.00 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 5.25 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 5.50 Great Scientists. (R) (T) 6.15 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Tuesday, 11th December, 2012 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Simon Baldock interviews actress Michelle Collins 18.05 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions – Find out what insects bite in Spain!

18.30 Out & About in Torrevieja – Graham Knights take us round Torrevieja's most visited attraction – the Delfin Submarine.

18.45 The Hunt for Giant Sturgeon (series) – A team of fisherman continue their search of this huge fish in Canada.

19.00 Real England (series) – Gloucestershire – a county known for the Cotswolds and the magnificent River Severn.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. The investigators uncover a family history in brewing.

(R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Hampshire, Kent and Cheshire. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 You’ve Been Scammed. A pensioner who was tricked into handing over her life savings. (T) 12.30 Cash in the Attic. Raising money to buy a plasma screen TV. (R) (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Ardingly, West Sussex. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Kevin causes an upset when he visits his mother. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. A couple search for a home in the Cotswolds. (T) 4.00 BBC News; Weather; Regional News. (T) 4.05 CBBC: 4.05 School for Stars 2. Estelle reveals that a family illness is having an impact on her school life; (R) (T) Science Fiction. Answering children’s most pressing science questions. (R) (T) 4.35 Dennis and Gnasher.

Dennis exposes an evil archaeologist’s crimes. (R) (T) 4.45 League of Super Evil. Voltar accidentally covers the city in a cloud of pure concentrated stupid. (R) (T) 5.00 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. A ghostly judge starts terrorising the youth of Crystal Cove. (T) 5.00 Newsround. Current affairs reports. (T) 5.30 Pet School. The children get to vote for the best pet carer in the school. (T)

6.00 Newsround. Current affairs reports for children.

6.15 Pointless Celebrities. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a star-studded version of the general knowledge quiz, with guests Jenny Eclair, Lee Dixon and Sian Lloyd. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the live magazine show featuring topical reports from around the UK and big-name studio guests; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Miniature Britain. George McGavin uses a revolutionary new microscope camera to provide a close-up view of the natural world, including caterpillars’ hooked feet and dust mites in everyday homes. (T)

Draws. Jenni Falconer presents as the balls are set rolling to decide the all-important numbers.

11.45 Film 2012. Reviews of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, French thriller Love Crime and documentary West of Memphis. Plus, an interview with director Ang Lee. (T) 12.15 The League Cup Show. A review of the competition’s quarter-final fixtures; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 1.00 FILM: Heist (2001). Thriller, starring Gene Hackman. (T) 2.40 Weatherview. (T) 2.45 Sign Zone: See Hear. A celebration of the life of politician Jack Ashley of Stoke. With voiceover. (R) (T) 3.15 Sign Zone: DIY SOS: The Big Build Children in Need Special.

The team renovates a centre for children with additional needs in Edinburgh. (R) (T) 4.15 Sign Zone: Inside Claridge’s. Behind the scenes at the London hotel. (R) (T) 5.15 BBC News. 5.15 BBC News. 5.30 Panorama. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T)

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BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Tikkabilla. (R) (T) 7.30 Balamory. (R) (T) 7.50 Charlie and Lola. (R) (T) 8.05 Cloudbabies. (T) 8.15 Everything’s Rosie. (R) (T) 8.25 Bob the Builder: Project Build It. (R) (T) 8.35 Chuggington. (R) (T) 8.45 Octonauts. (R) (T) 9.00 Tilly and Friends. (R) (T) 9.10 Woolly & Tig. (R) (T) 9.15 Mike the Knight.

(R) (T) 9.30 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 9.40 Tweenies. (R) (T) 10.00 Numtums. (R) (T) 10.05 Abadas. (R) (T) 10.15 Alphablocks. (R) (T) 10.20 The Rhyme Rocket. (R) (T) 10.35 The Lingo Show. (R) (T) 10.45 Something Special: We’re All Friends. (T) 11.05 Show Me Show Me. (R) (T) 11.35 Let’s Play. (R) (T) 11.55 I Can Cook on the Go. (R) (T) 12.10 Mister Maker Comes to Town. (R) (T) 12.30 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 See Hear. (T) 2.30 To Buy or Not to Buy. (R) (T) 3.15 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 4.00 Real Rescues. (R) (T) 4.45 Flog It! (T) 5.30 Breakaway. (R) (T) 6.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Kate Bateman and Mark Stacey compete at Croft car-boot sale near Leicester, where they aim to find items they can sell for a profit at auction. (R) (T) 7.00 Celebrity Eggheads. Kevin Woodford, Silvena Rowe, Susie Barrie, Aldo Zilli and Valentina Harris take on the general-knowledge champions. Hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. (T) 7.30 Strictly Come Dancing — It Takes Two. Zoe Ball has the latest gossip, while Ian Waite reveals how the couples are getting on in training. (T) 8.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Christmas Party. Si King and Dave Myers plan a festive get-together, so they search the UK for the best party food they can find, including canapes, mini-desserts, Thai treats and Indian delights. (R) (T) 9.00 MasterChef: The Professionals. The finalists spend three days at Heston Blumenthal’s Michelin-starred Fat Duck restaurant in Bray, Berkshire, before they work a service in the kitchens. (T) 10.00 The Hour. Bel wants the team to halt the pursuit of Cilenti after a source is found dead, Hector is offered a job at ITV and Randall and Lix grow closer as they search for their daughter. The last episode of the series can be seen tomorrow at 9pm. (T) 11.00 Best of the Culture Show. Mark Kermode looks back over the year in film, featuring interviews with David Cronenberg, Robert Pattinson, Ben Affleck, William Friedkin and Christopher Nolan.

(T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Great Continental Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 1.20 BBC News. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London

10.00 Traffic Cops. A routine check on a motorbike in Luton turns into a bloody fight for survival when the rider turns violent. A police helicopter pilot is in danger of being blinded by a laser. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 The National Lottery Wednesday Night

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6.30 ITV Morning News. (T) 7.00 Daybreak. With Ian McKellan.

(T) 9.30 Lorraine. Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Week two of the Big Fat Panto Quiz. (T) 1.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel. The duo are joined by wine expert Oz Clarke. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Storage Hoarders. Aggie MacKenzie helps two hoarders whittle down their possessions. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. The team heads to Scunthorpe. (T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

5.00 Britain’s Best Bakery. Mich Turner and Peter Sidwell visit bakeries in the Lake District. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge ques-

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London Tonight; Weather. (T) ITV News and Weather. (T) Emmerdale. Edna goes without a meal to buy food for Tootsie, while Priya tells David they need to talk — and he is speechless when he realises she is breaking up with him. (T) Coronation Street. Leanne tackles Carla after finding out she was drunk when she tried to drive Simon home from school, and their argument turns into a catfight. Stella goes on a disappointing date. (T) Weight Loss Ward. Part one of two.

Documentary following patients and staff at Sunderland Royal Hospital’s obesity unit, one of the busiest in the UK. A 47st man is admitted for an indefinite stay. (T) The Town. Mark uncovers a shocking secret about his mother after starting a new job, Jodie seems to be going off the rails and Betty strikes up an odd friendship with a younger man. (T) ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) London News and Weather. (T) FILM: The Fugitive (1993). A doctor wrongly convicted of his wife’s murder is forced to go on the run and identify the real killer. Thriller, with Harrison Ford and an Oscar-winning Tommy Lee Jones. (T)

2.00 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming; ITV News Headlines. 4.00 FILM: Columbo: It’s All in the Game (1993). Detective drama, starring Peter Falk and Faye Dunaway. (T) 5.40 ITV Nightscreen.

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or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.05 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.50 Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.55 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.40 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 The Removal Men. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Build a New Life in the Country. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 Shark. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Hitched for the Holidays (2012).

Premiere. Festive romantic drama, with Joseph Lawrence and Emily Hampshire. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours.

Priya decides to end her affair with Paul, Vanessa realises Lucas is genuinely in love with her, and Rani worries she has damaged her relationship with Harley. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Sid questions Lisa about her marital status, Romeo decides not to defend his ironman title and Jett steals the carnival fireworks from John after being egged on by VJ. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 World’s Strongest Man 2012: Qualifiers. James Richardson presents from Budapest 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Did We Land on the Moon? Documentary exploring claims that the first moon landing was an elaborate hoax. 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways. Chris travels from Adelaide in South Australia to Darwin in the Northern Territory, following the original ill-fated route of the 2,000-mile long railway line. (T) 11.00 FILM: The Expendables (2010).

Action thriller, directed by and starring Sylvester Stallone. (T) 1.05 Casino: The True Story. (R) (T) 2.05 SuperCasino. 4.55 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 5.20 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Scientists. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 Freshly Squeezed. (T) 8.30 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.55 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 11.30 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.30 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.30 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.35 SuperScrimpers. (T) 2.05 FILM: The Tall T (1957). Western, starring Randolph Scott. (T) 3.40 Countdown.

(T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal.

(T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. History buff John Stevens hosts the third festive dinner party from south-east London, where his guests are given the chance to experience an authentic taste of a wartime austerity. (T) 6.30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. The chef prepares Asian fish, miso noodles and crunchy vegetables. Plus, ‘ultimate’ pork tacos, spicy black beans and avocado garden salad. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Krusty learns he has a daughter, but ruins any chances of a happy family life by gambling away her most prized possession in a poker game. With the guest voice of Drew Barrymore. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. The day of Rhys’s funeral arrives, and while his friends and family share their memories, Tony faces a tough decision. Meanwhile, a returning face puts Ste’s future in jeopardy. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public discuss whether religious beliefs should ever take precedence over the law. (T) 9.00 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. Sarah visits St Albans to improve the saleability of three properties, including a Swiss chalet-style house and a newly renovated home with a neglected garden. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 British Comedy Awards 2012. Jonathan Ross hosts the live ceremony honouring the best comedy actors, actresses, entertainment personalities and newcomers, along with the pick of the year’s TV and film comedies. (T) 12.05 Micky Flanagan’s Out Out Tour. (R) (T) 1.10 Music on 4: Abbey Road Studios: In Session. (T) 1.40 Music on 4: Mr Jack’s Birthday. (T) 1.55 Music on 4: The Killers: London Live. (R) (T) 2.20 Music on 4: Angel: Intro. (T) 2.35 Music on 4: Spotlight: Pop and Dance. (T) 2.50 Made in Chelsea. (T) 3.45 Suburgatory. (T) 4.05 Suburgatory. (T) 4.30 90210. (T) 5.10 Deal

Wednesday, 12th December, 2012 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon Baldock talks to MASH star Mike Farrell A.K.A BJ Honeycut.

18.05 Dramatic Licence presents 'A Christmas Carol' at the Cardinal Beluga theatre – Funny, Sad...brilliant!

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. The probate detectives investigate the cases of Gordon Clarke and Jack Thornton. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Margate, Bournemouth and Nottinghamshire. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 You’ve Been Scammed. How conmen stole a postman’s retirement money. (T) 12.30 Cash in the Attic. A woman raises money to treat her husband on his 50th birthday. (R) (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Peterborough. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. A divorced woman uses Chris to make her former husband jealous. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. Looking for a rural property in Kent. (T) 4.00 BBC News; Weather; Regional News.

(T) 4.05 CBBC: 4.05 School for Stars 2. Pupils celebrate their prom night; (R) (T) Science Fiction. Remedies for jellyfish stings.

(R) (T) 4.35 Dennis and Gnasher. The prankster swaps Gnasher for gig tickets. (R) (T) 4.45 League of Super Evil. Voltar and his crew enrol in a gym. (R) (T) 5.00 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. The gang take refuge in an old house when they are snowed in. (T) 5.00 Newsround. Current affairs reports. (T) 5.30 Pet School. A boy befriends the ferrets. (T)

6.00 Newsround. Current affairs reports for children.

6.15 Pointless Celebrities. Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a star-studded version of the quiz, with guests including Jennie Bond, JK and Joel and Mary Berry. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Matt Baker and Alex Jones present the live magazine, featuring celebrity chat and stories of interest. (T) 8.30 EastEnders. Tanya goes to hospital for her scan, and Derek tells Phil about Sharon’s addiction — just as they are preparing for their appearance in court; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Young Apprentice. The candidates select products which they then try to sell at the Womad world music festival — with two of the losing team being fired ahead of next week’s final. (T) 10.00 Britain’s Hidden Housing Crisis. Panorama special exploring the impact of eviction on four households, from a grandmother who has her home repossessed after falling ill to an investment banker now sleeping rough. (T)

Creasy, novelist Will Self and The Times editor James Harding take part in a topical debate from Bristol. (T) 12.35 This Week. The past seven days in politics. (T) 1.20 Skiing Weatherview. (T) 1.25 Sign Zone: The Secret Drone War — Panorama. The CIA’s alleged drone strikes against al-Qaeda in Pakistan. (R) (T) 1.55 Sign Zone: Countryfile. Julia Bradbury visits the National Arboretum in Gloucestershire. (R) (T) 2.55 Sign Zone: Planet Earth Live: A Meerkat’s Tale. A five-week-old meerkat tries to survive in the Kalahari Desert. Last in the series.

(R) (T) 3.55 Sign Zone: Antiques Roadshow. The team visits St Andrews University, Scotland. (R) (T) 4.55 Sign Zone: Paul Martin’s Handmade Revolution. One of the five budding craftspeople is crowned the winner. Last in the series. (R) (T) 5.40 BBC News. 5.40 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Tikkabilla. (R) (T) 7.30 Balamory. (R) (T) 7.50 Charlie and Lola. (R) (T) 8.05 Cloudbabies. (T) 8.15 Everything’s Rosie. (R) (T) 8.25 Bob the Builder: Project Build It. (R) (T) 8.35 Chuggington. (R) (T) 8.45 Octonauts. (R) (T) 9.00 Tilly and Friends. (R) (T) 9.10 Woolly & Tig. (R) (T) 9.15 Mike the Knight.

(R) (T) 9.30 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 9.40 Tweenies. (R) (T) 10.00 Numtums. (R) (T) 10.05 Abadas. (R) (T) 10.15 Alphablocks. (R) (T) 10.20 The Rhyme Rocket. (R) (T) 10.35 The Lingo Show. (R) (T) 10.45 Something Special: We’re All Friends. (T) 11.05 Show Me Show Me. (R) (T) 11.35 Let’s Play. (R) (T) 11.55 I Can Cook on the Go. (R) (T) 12.10 Mister Maker Comes to Town. (R) (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Royal Upstairs Downstairs. (R) (T) 2.30 To Buy or Not to Buy. (R) (T) 3.15 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 4.00 Real Rescues. (R) (T) 4.45 Flog It! (T) 5.30 Breakaway. (R) (T) 6.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Kate Bateman and Mark Stacey scour the Porte de Vanves antiques market in Paris, where they hope to find valuable items to sell at auction in the UK. (R) (T) 7.00 Celebrity Eggheads. Alistair Appleton, Simon O’Brien, Laura Hamilton, Ed Hall and Angus Purden take on the general-knowledge champions. Hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. (T) 7.30 Strictly Come Dancing — It Takes Two. Zoe Ball hosts the weekday fanzine devoted to the ballroom dancing show, featuring footage from the training rooms. (T) 8.00 Raymond Blanc’s Christmas Feast.

The chef serves his take on festive lunch with a menu of starters, main courses and desserts, sharing a few professional secrets and some classic French culinary traditions. (R) (T) 9.00 MasterChef: The Professionals. The finalists’ last challenge is to prepare a three-course menu for Gregg Wallace and Michel Roux Jr, who then reveal who has won the competition. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 The Hour. Bel, Freddie and Hector are on the verge of exposing a massive web of corruption, but one of them becomes the focus of a tabloid sex scandal. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience. Coached by one of the country’s leading drag artists, Rhod faces the challenge of appearing on stage dressed as a woman. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 The Boss Is Back. (T) 12.50 Rolling Stones: Crossfire Hurricane. (R) (T) 1.50 Best of the Culture Show. (R) (T) 2.20 An Island Parish. (R) (T) 2.50 BBC News. (T) 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 6.30 ITV Morning News. (T) 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Cate Blanchett discusses her role in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. With the Military Wives. (T) 1.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel. The duo are joined by Louie Spence. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Storage Hoarders. A spendthrift receives help. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. The team looks for potentially valuable items in Leicester.

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11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Question Time. Defence Secretary Philip Hammond, Shadow Home Office Minister Stella

5.00 Britain’s Best Bakery. Three Scottish bakeries compete for a place in the Northern Regional final. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on ruthless quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize.

7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Rachel is rushed to hospital after going into premature labour, while Debbie ignores Jimmy’s advice and meets the detective, determined to sabotage Chas’s defence. (T) 8.30 Putting Young Drivers to the Test: Tonight.

Jonathan Maitland tests the skills of three young motorists and investigates whether calls for radical changes to the way under-25s learn to drive could save lives. (T) 9.00 Emmerdale. Rachel is allowed to see her baby in the incubator, Jai arrives at the hospital desperate to meet his new son. Debbie decides to be a witness for the prosecution against Chas.

9.30 Coronation Street. Carla opens up to Peter, explaining she cannot face living in Weatherfield with all its bad memories. Jason kisses Stella while she is getting ready to meet a hopeful Karl. (T) 10.00 Pensioners Behind Bars. The growing number of over-60s in jail for a criminal offence, from those turning to crime in retirement to criminals who hit pensionable age while serving time. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 London News and Weather. (T) 11.35 FILM: The River Wild (1994). A white-water rafting expert on holiday with her family is forced to help two fugitives make an escape down a raging river. Action thriller, starring Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon. (T) 1.35 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming; ITV News Headlines. 4.00 Putting Young Drivers to the Test: Tonight. Jonathan Maitland tests the skills of three young motorists. (R) 4.25 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 5.35 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T)

4.35 Unreported World. (R) (T) 5.00 How Safe Is Your Cash?: Channel 4 Dispatches. (R) (T) 5.30 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.25 Countdown. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.40 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Build a New Life in the Country. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Build a New Life in the Country — Was It Worth It? (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 Shark. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Annie Claus Is Coming to Town (2011). Christmas fantasy, starring Maria Thayer. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Paul threatens to expose their affair if Priya refuses to see him, Toadie stumbles on the reason behind Connor’s reluctance to leave and Kyle helps Georgia set up the barn dance. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Jett brags about escaping punishment for stealing the fireworks, while Bianca is upset that the carnival is now a fundraiser for the syndrome that caused Rocco’s death. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways. Chris travels from Adelaide in South Australia to Darwin in the Northern Territory, following the original ill-fated route of the 2,000-mile long railway line; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 World’s Strongest Man 2012: Qualifiers. James Richardson presents action from the fourth and penultimate Giants Live Series event, staged at Headingley in Leeds; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 New Cowboy Builders. Dominic Littlewood is drawn into a war of words with a builder accused of ruining a single mother’s cottage in Bath, while Melinda Messenger and her team try to repair the property. (T) 11.00 FILM: Constantine (2005). Supernatural thriller, starring Keanu Reeves. 1.30 SuperCasino. 4.55 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 5.20 HouseBusters. 5.40 Great Scientists. 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge.) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge.

CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 Freshly Squeezed. (T) 8.30 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.55 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 11.25 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 12.30 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.30 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.35 SuperScrimpers. (T) 2.05 FILM: The Bounty Hunter (1954).

Western, starring Randolph Scott. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Kate Kershaw hosts the fourth festive dinner party from south-east London, but tensions rise when the guests discover a surprising secret in her wardrobe. (T) 6.30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. Chef Jamie Oliver prepares sausage gnocchi, warm kale and bean salad, followed by Mexican chicken, wicked mole sauce and vegetables and rice. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Lisa joins an environmental protection group and begins campaigning in an attempt to prevent the city’s oldest redwood tree being felled. With the voice of Joshua Jackson. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Jacqui discovers the true extent of Rhys’s infidelity after finding a clue left on his grave. Cracks begin to form among the Savages, and Theresa prepares for Joel’s return. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public discuss whether religious beliefs should ever take precedence over the law. (T) 9.00 Kirstie’s Vintage Home. Kirstie Allsopp helps a man redecorate his daughters’ bedroom, incorporating their love of butterflies and 1970s-style visuals. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Jamie & Jimmy’s Food Fight Club. Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty travel to Germany to pit British sausages against foreign alternatives, and Gwyneth Paltrow visits the duo’s seaside cafe in Southend to cook pasta. (T) 11.00 The 15-Stone Babies. Documentary investigating the fantasy world of Britain’s ‘adult babies’, revealing why some people choose to embrace an alter ego that allows them to wear onesies and nappies. (T) 12.05 8 Out of 10 Cats. (R) (T) 12.55 Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA. (R) (T) 1.50 The Aristocrats: Goodwood. (R) (T) 2.45 How the Bismarck Sank HMS Hood. (R) (T) 3.40 Time Team. (R) (T)

Thursday, 13th December, 2012 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Simon is with Hollywood film director Mira Nair 18.05 Viva Vino (series) – Wine writer Colin Harkness.

18.30 The rice growing capital of Spain, Calasparra.

19.00 Viva Vitality (series) – Staying fit and keeping well.

Start before the Xmas excesses take hold!

19.30 Let’s Talk Special with Joe Egan.

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14th December BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. The two-year hunt for the beneficiaries of a £70,000 estate. (R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Blackburn, Derby and Kent. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather.

(T) 12.00 You’ve Been Scammed. A woman who was persuaded to pay thousands of pounds for worthless land. (T) 12.30 Cash in the Attic. A couple hope to raise money for a family reunion. (R) (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Two married couples search for bargains in Newark. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Kevin finally confronts his father. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. Property-hunting in Norfolk. (T) 4.00 BBC News; Weather; Regional News. (T) 4.05 CBBC: 4.05 School for Stars 2. The pupils perform in the end of year show; (R) (T) Science Fiction. A child asks whether waves are caused by monsters in the sea. (R) 4.35 Dennis and Gnasher. The prankster tries to earn a first-aid badge. (R) (T) 4.45 League of Super Evil. The story of how the super villains met. (R) (T) 5.00 Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated. The gang investigates when Cassidy is attacked by deep-sea robots. (T) 5.00 Newsround. Current affairs reports. (T) 5.30 Pet School. The children find out if their parents will let them have a pet of their own. Last in the series. (T) 5.55 OOglies. Animated children’s comedy. (R) (T)

6.00 Newsround. Current affairs reports for children.

6.15 Pointless Celebrities. Ray Quinn, Paul Young and Chris Kamara are among the contestants.

7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 8.00 The One Show. Chris Evans and Alex Jones round off the week with stories of interest. (T) 8.30 Nigel Slater’s 12 Tastes of Christmas. The food writer presents the first of two programmes in which he creates a selection of festive dishes; (T) BBC News: Regional News.

9.00 EastEnders. Derek angers Tanya by assuming best man duties again. (T) 9.30 Outnumbered. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition. (R) (T) 10.00 Have I Got News for You. Charlotte Church guest hosts the quiz. (T) 10.30 Live at the Apollo. Lee Nelson plays host for another half-hour of stand-up. (T) 11.00 BBC News. 11.25 Regional News; Weather.

11.35 The Graham Norton Show. Martin Freeman, comedienne Dawn French and funnyman Lee Mack, with Girls Aloud providing the music. (T) 12.20 The National Lottery Friday Night Draws. With music by Ronan Keating. (T) 12.30 Would I Lie to You? — The Unseen Bits. Footage from the third series of the comedy panel show. (R) (T) 1.00 EastEnders. Omnibus. (R) (T) 2.55 Weatherview. (T) 3.00 Sign Zone: Fake or Fortune? Philip Mould tries to prove he owns a painting by Anthony van Dyck. Last in the series. (R) (T) 4.00 Sign Zone: Question Time. Panellists include Philip Hammond, Stella Creasy, Will Self and James Harding. (R) (T) 5.00 BBC News. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 On the Road With. 6.00

7.00 CBeebies: Tikkabilla. (R) (T) 7.30 Balamory. (R) (T) 7.50 Charlie and Lola. (R) (T) 8.05 Cloudbabies. (T) 8.15 Everything’s Rosie. (R) (T) 8.25 Bob the Builder: Project Build It. (R) (T) 8.35 Chuggington. (R) (T) 8.45 Octonauts. (R) (T) 9.00 Tilly and Friends. (R) (T) 9.10 Woolly & Tig. (R) (T) 9.15 Mike the Knight.

(R) (T) 9.30 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 9.40 Tweenies. (R) (T) 10.00 Numtums. (R) (T) 10.05 Abadas. (R) (T) 10.15 Alphablocks. (R) (T) 10.20 The Rhyme Rocket. (R) (T) 10.35 The Lingo Show. (R) (T) 10.45 Something Special: We’re All Friends. (T) 11.05 Show Me Show Me. (R) (T) 11.35 Let’s Play. (R) (T) 11.55 I Can Cook on the Go. (R) (T) 12.10 Mister Maker Comes to Town. (R) (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 Royal Upstairs Downstairs. (R) (T) 2.30 To Buy or Not to Buy. (R) (T) 3.15 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 4.00 Real Rescues. (R) (T) 4.45 Flog It! (T) 5.30 Breakaway. (R) (T) 6.15 Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Kate Bateman and Mark Stacey hunt for collectibles at four events in a showdown challenge, each hoping to make the bigger profit at auction from the items they have chosen. (R) (T) 7.00 Celebrity Eggheads. Olympic medallists Sophie Hosking, Alan Campbell, Jon Schofield, Heather Stanning and Peter Reed take on the general-knowledge champions. Hosted by Dermot Murnaghan. (T) 7.30 Strictly Come Dancing — It Takes Two. Zoe Ball presents analysis of the pro-celebrity couples’ progress ahead of tomorrow night’s show, and reports from the rehearsals.

(T) 8.00 Nigella Express. The cook demonstrates festive food that is quick to prepare, whipping up glazed gammon and roast butternut squash with pecans and blue cheese. (R) (T) 8.30 Coast. Nick Crane and the team visit the Devon and Cornwall coastlines, joining a fishing expedition on a Brixham trawler and snorkelling off the Isles of Scilly. (R) (T) 9.00 Mastermind.

Contestants answer questions on British number one singles between 1963 and 2000, Alan Bennett’s Talking Heads, Kett’s rebellion of 1549 and the life and career of Michael Foot. (T) 9.30 An Island Parish. The islanders are out in force to welcome a royal visitor to Sark, the annual sheep-racing competition takes place and Karen Le Mouton receives some exciting news. (T) 10.00 Westminster Abbey. The choir prepares for a visit to Rome to sing at a papal Mass in St Peter’s Basilica, and a few archaeological surprises are unearthed when building for a new cafe gets under way. (T) 11.00 QI. Stephen Fry poses obscure questions about jobs to Sarah Millican, David Mitchell, the Rev Richard Coles and regular panellist Alan Davies. (T) 11.30 Newsnight. (T) 12.00 The Review Show; (T) Weather. (T) 12.50 Rolling Stones: Crossfire Hurricane. (R) (T) 1.50 Muddy Waters and the Rolling Stones — Live at the Checkerboard Lounge. (T) 2.50 BBC News. (T) 5.00 Close.

London 6.30 ITV Morning News. (T) 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. Presented by Kate Garraway. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel. Loose Women’s Sherrie Hewson joins the duo in the kitchen. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 London News and Weather. (T) 3.00 Storage Hoarders.

Persuading a man to part with his percussion instruments. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. David Dickinson and the team visit Macclesfield in Cheshire. (T) 4.59 London Weather. (T)

5.00 Britain’s Best Bakery. Four bakeries compete in the Northern Regional final. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents.

7.00 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Rachel hastily organises a christening for her son. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Carla shocks Peter by revealing she has booked them a flight to LA for that afternoon. (T) 9.00 You’ve Been Framed! Including a granny who has an accident while riding a scooter (R) (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Peter is stunned when Simon turns up at the airport to say goodbye.

10.00 A Night of Heroes — The Military Awards.

Phillip Schofield and Amanda Holden present the fifth annual gala event. (T) 11.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 12.00 London News and Weather. (T) 12.10 FILM: Hard Target (1993). Action thriller, starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. (T) 1.50 The Store. Home shopping; ITV News Headlines. 3.55 FILM: Disclosure (1994). Thriller, starring Michael Douglas and Demi Moore. (T) 6.00 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 Freshly Squeezed. (T) 8.30 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.55 Come Dine with Me. 1.30 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.35 SuperScrimpers. (T) 2.05 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Cheltenham. (T) 4.30 1001 Things You Should Know. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. Fun-loving salesman Charlie Spiteri hosts the final festive dinner party in southeast London, hoping to impress his guests with a three-bird roast and a snow machine. (T) 6.30 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. Jamie Oliver demonstrates how to prepare Asian sea bass with sticky rice and dressed greens, as well as chorizo carbonara and Catalan market salad. Last in the series. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, Mr Burns hires Homer to amuse him by playing pranks on all and sundry — a situation that upsets Lisa. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Sienna causes trouble when she spots the discomfort between Will and Texas while dining with the Savages, and Maxine looks for love as the Christmas lights are switched on. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.30 Unreported World. Reporter Marcel Theroux meets Russian socialite Ksenia Sobchak, who has left TV stardom behind to become a prominent opposition figure to President Vladimir Putin. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. Members of the public discuss whether religious beliefs should ever take precedence over the law. (T) 9.00 Come Dine with Me. A week of competitive dining on the Wirral near Liverpool, featuring a Scouse girl band, a ghost hunt, a sexy theme, and drinks served in grubby glasses.

(T) 10.00 Peter Kay Live at the Top of the Tower. Stand-up comedy from Blackpool, recorded in 2000, with the acclaimed funnyman taking on a variety of comical roles from his often bizarre childhood. (R) (T) 11.20 Alan Carr: Chatty Man. (T) 12.25 4Funnies: Uncle. (T) 12.55 Full English. (R) (T) 1.30 The Ricky Gervais Show. (T) 2.00 British Comedy Awards 2012. (R) (T)

3.45 My Name Is Earl. (R) (T) 4.05 Glory Daze. (T) 4.50 90210.

(T) 5.30 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.25 Countdown. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake! 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. 8.35 Thomas & Friends. 8.45 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.30 Roary the Racing Car. 9.45 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Build a New Life in the Country. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Build a New Life in the Country. 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 The Mentalist. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: The Good Witch’s Gift (2010). Premiere. Family drama sequel. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Toadie surprises Sonya with a marriage proposal. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Bianca’s behaviour spirals out of control. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Cowboy Builders. Dominic Littlewood is drawn into a war of words with a builder accused of ruining a cottage in Bath; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 North Pole Ice Airport. The base plays host to the North Pole Marathon; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 The Mentalist. (T) 11.00 Castle. (T) 11.55 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (R) (T) 12.55 Inside Hollywood. (R) 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.50 Motorsport Mundial. 5.20 HouseBusters. (R) (T) 5.45 Great Scientists. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge.

(R) (T) 6.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T)

Friday 14th December 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Simon Baldock talks to the lovely Myleene Klass.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Petcare 18.30 Let's Talk – Eric Vinton, a man investing in jatropha oil, a new renewable fuel.

19.00 An Evening With... 80’s star Alexander O'Neal 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

15th december 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Live. With Rick Stein and Gennaro Contaldo.

(T) 12.30 Baking Made Easy. Dishes that are visually stunning but easy to cook. (R) (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Football Focus. Dan Walker reviews the week’s action. (T) 2.00 Bargain Hunt. From Alexandra Palace in London. (R) (T) 2.30 Gymnastics: World Cup. Action from the meeting in Glasgow. (T)

5.00 Final Score. Round-up of football results. (T) 6.25 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 6.45 A Question of Sport: Sports Personality 2012 Special. Sue Barker asks the questions in a BBC Sports Personality of the Year edition. (T) 7.30 Strictly Come Dancing. Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host the semi-final. (T) 9.15 Merlin. Mordred is torn between loyalty and love, unaware his choice will shape Camelot’s destiny. (T) 10.00 The National Lottery Saturday Night Draws.

OJ Borg presents as the balls are set rolling to decide the all-important numbers. (T) 10.15 Casualty. Tensions rise once again between Tom and Dominic (T) 11.05 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day. Dan Walker presents highlights of today’s Premier League clashes, National Lottery Update. (T) 12.45 The Football League Show. Highlights of today’s games.

(T) 2.00 Weatherview. (T) 2.05 BBC News. 2.05 BBC News. 2.30 The Hottest Classroom on Earth. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Dateline London. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Five Minutes With. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 Click. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 The Hottest Classroom on Earth. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Tikkabilla. (R) (T) 7.30 Balamory. (R) (T) 7.50 Charlie and Lola. (R) (T) 8.05 Cloudbabies. (R) (T) 8.15 Everything’s Rosie. (R) (T) 8.25 Bob the Builder: Project Build It. (R) (T) 8.35 Chuggington. (R) (T) 8.45 Octonauts. (R) (T) 9.00 Tilly and Friends. (R) (T) 9.10 Woolly & Tig. (R) (T) 9.15 Mike the Knight. (R) (T) 9.30 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 9.40 Tweenies. (R) (T) 10.00 Baby Jake. (R) (T) 10.10 ZingZillas. (R) (T) 10.25 Mr Bloom’s Nursery. (R) (T) 10.45 Something Special: Out and About. (R) (T) 11.05 Let’s Play. (R) (T) 11.30 Get Well Soon. (R) (T) 11.45 Nina and the Neurons: In the Lab. (R) (T) 12.00 Justin’s House. (R) (T) 12.25 I Can Cook on the Go. (R) (T) 12.40 Mister Maker Comes to Town. (R) (T) 1.00 Animal Park. (R) (T) 2.00 Coast. (R) (T) 2.20 FILM: Holiday Affair (1949). Romantic comedy, starring Janet Leigh and Robert Mitchum. (T) (bw) 3.45 FILM: The War Lover (1962). Second World War drama, starring Steve McQueen. (T) (bw) 5.30 Escape to the Country. (R) (T) 6.30 Flog It! Paul Martin meets people in Derby who hope to make money selling their antiques at auction, and visits the Marmite factory in Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire. (R) (T) 7.30 The Hairy Bikers:

Mums Know Best at Christmas. Si King and Dave Myers find out what women are cooking for their families over the festive period, including roast goose and salted cured lamb steamed over birch twigs. (R) (T) 8.30 Don’t Panic! The Dad’s Army Story. Victoria Wood pays tribute to the timeless humour of Dad’s Army, introducing classic moments from the long-running series.

Contributors include Ian Lavender and Clive Dunn. (R) (T) 9.20 Dad’s Army. Mainwaring’s men face the might of a rival platoon in a battle to prove their worth. Arthur Lowe and John Le Mesurier play the superannuated soldiers. (R) (T) 10.20 Clive Dunn: A Tribute. Family, colleagues and friends pay tribute to much-loved actor Clive Dunn, who died in November and was best known for his role as Lance-Corporal Jones in classic sitcom Dad’s Army.

(T) 11.00 Jools Holland: My Life in Music. The musician and Later host talks about his life and career, with contributions by Tom Jones, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Paul Weller, Bob Geldof and Vic Reeves. (T) 12.00 Later with Jools Holland and Friends. (T) 1.00 FILM: Savage Grace (2007). Fact-based drama, starring Julianne Moore. (T) 2.30 FILM: Priceless (2006). Premiere.

Romantic comedy, starring Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh. (T) 4.10 Close.

London 6.30 ITV Morning News. (T) 7.00 CITV: Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 7.10 Babar and the Adventures of Badou. Children’s entertainment.

(R) (T) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive.

Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.45 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) 8.00 Canimals.

Fun for younger viewers. (R) 8.05 Fleabag Monkeyface.

Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.25 Almost Naked Animals.

Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.50 Horrid Henry. Cartoon about a mischievous youngster. (R) (T) 9.30 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge. Adventure game show. (T) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talkshow stateside. (T) 11.20 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (T) 12.15 Murder, She Wrote. Jessica becomes involved in astronomy and murder. (R) (T) 1.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.30 Holiday Home Sweet Home. Lisa Faulkner visits an eco-friendly holiday park in Cornwall. (T) 2.30 Holiday Home Sweet Home. A Warwickshire property built around the ruins of an ancient castle. (T) 3.30 Midsomer Murders. An old family feud resurfaces in Midsomer Parva. (R) (T)

5.25 All Star Family Fortunes. Lucy Benjamin goes head to head with Ryan Thomas. (R) (T) 6.15 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 6.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 6.45 FILM: Back to the Future Part II (1989).

Teenager Marty McFly travels into the future to save his kids from a terrible fate, Michael J Fox 8.40 Take Me Out Celebrity Christmas Special.

Keith Lemon, Joe Swash and Matt Johnson try to impress a line-up of 30 single women. (T) 10.00 10 Years of Girls Aloud. The story of the girl group, from their formation on Popstars. (T) 11.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.35 Michael Bublé: Home for Christmas. One-off

special, performing festive songs from his 2011 Christmas album and collaborating with Kelly Rowland. (R) (T) 12.50 FILM: Captivity (2007). Horror, starring Elisha Cuthbert. (T) 2.15 The Store. Home shopping; ITV News Headlines. 4.00 In Plain Sight. Mary protects an art dealer — as well as his wife and mistress. (R) (T) 4.40 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Grid. (R) (T) 8.00 Teenage Superhumans. (T) 8.55 The Morning Line. (T) 9.55 T4: Rockcorps 2012. (T) 10.10 T4: The Hobbit: T4 Movie Special. (T) 10.45 T4: Will & Grace. (R) (T) 11.15 T4: Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 11.45 T4: Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 12.15 T4: Frasier. (R) (T) 12.40 T4: Frasier. (R) (T) 1.10 T4: The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.40 T4: The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 2.10 T4: The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.45 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Cheltenham and Doncaster. (T) 4.55 The Simpsons.

(R) (T) 5.25 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. (T) 5.55 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. (T) 6.25 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. Interior designer Melissa Perry serves a repeat of the previous night’s main course and shows the group a bossy side to her personality, while Audrey’s volume continues to increase. (T) 7.00 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. Yoga teacher Dervil Fleming hosts the fourth dinner party from Co Kerry, but her efforts to have a calm evening without confrontations are scuppered by Audrey’s attitude. (T) 7.30 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. Music teacher Sean Treacy hosts the final dinner party of the week, but his chances of winning the 1,000-euro prize are jeopardised when his main course fails to impress. (T) 7.55 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.25 4thought.tv. Members of the public discuss whether religious beliefs should ever take precedence over the law. (T) 8.30 Heston’s Fantastical Food. Heston Blumenthal fills a theme park with super-sized versions of lunchbox favourites, including a massive bag of Hula Hoops and the world’s biggest KitKat. (R) (T) 9.30 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man. A look at the use of technology for entertainment purposes, with Jeremy Clarkson joining Stephen to try to overhaul traditional pub games by replacing them with gadgets. (R) (T) 10.00 FILM: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010). Premiere. Bella Swan’s supernatural love triangle threatens to ignite a conflict between vampires and werewolves.

Romantic fantasy sequel, with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. (T) 12.30 FILM: Remember Me (2010). Premiere.

Romantic drama, starring Robert Pattinson and Emilie de Ravin.

(T) 2.30 FILM: The Escapist (2008). British jail-break thriller, starring Brian Cox. (T) 4.10 Hollyoaks. (T) 6.20 Countdown. With Dictionary Corner guest Dave Spikey. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.30 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.45 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.50 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. (R) (T) 8.00 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.10 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.25 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.30 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.40 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.55 Little Princess.

(R) (T) 9.10 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.30 Angelina Ballerina. (T) 9.45 Rupert Bear. (R)

(T) 10.00 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.15 Toby’s Travelling Circus. (R) (T) 10.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.45 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 11.00 Power Rangers: Super Samurai.

(T) 11.35 ThunderCats. (T) 12.10 Chinese Food in Minutes. (R) (T) 12.20 Highland Emergency. (R) (T) 12.55 The Gadget Show.

(R) (T) 1.55 Chris Tarrant: Extreme Railways. (R) (T) 2.55 FILM: A Grandpa for Christmas (2007). Family comedy, starring Ernest Borgnine. (T) 4.35 FILM: Meet the Santas (2005). Fantasy comedy sequel, with Steve Guttenberg. (T) 6.20 5 News Weekend.

(T) 6.25 FILM: Mrs Miracle (2009). A talented housekeeper helps a widowed father of twin boys to turn his life around and rediscover his love of music. Family drama, starring Doris Roberts and James Van Der Beek. (T) 8.20 FILM: An Old Fashioned Christmas (2010). Premiere. A wealthy woman visits an Irish earl in the hope than he can help her grand-daughter’s literary career.

Period drama sequel, with Jacqueline Bisset and Catherine Steadman. (T) 10.00 Greatest Christmas TV Moments.

Countdown of 50 festive TV highlights, featuring Gavin & Stacey, Morecambe and Wise, Only Fools and Horses, Wallace and Gromit, Doctor Who, Top of the Pops and The Royle Family. (R) (T) 12.55 Inside Hollywood. 1.00 SuperCasino. 5.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 5.25 Great Artists. (R) (T) 5.50 Rough Guide to Beaches. (R) (T) 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.15 The Milkshake! Show. (R) (T) 6.40 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 6.50 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T)

Saturday 15th December 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon Baldock talks to the lovely Myleene Klass.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Petcare 18.30 Let's Talk – Eric Vinton, a man investing in jatropha oil, a new renewable fuel.

19.00 An Evening With... 80’s star Alexander O'Neal 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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16th december 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 8.40 Match of the Day. Including Newcastle United v Manchester City.

(R) (T) 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show. With London mayor Boris Johnson. (T) 11.00 Fern Britton Meets Daniel O’Donnell. The singer talks about his life. (T) 12.00 Sunday Politics. Presented

by Andrew Neil; (T) Weather for the Week Ahead. (T) 1.25 Countryfile. Julia Bradbury visits the National Arboretum in Gloucestershire. (R) (T) 2.20 Bargain Hunt. From the Royal Cornwall Showground. (R) (T) 3.05 Escape to the Country. A retired couple look for a rural property in Hampshire. (R) (T) 4.05 Call the Midwife. Sister Monica Joan is accused of theft. Last in the series. (R) (T)

5.05 Lifeline. Tony Robinson appeals on behalf of RICE, which helps people with dementia. (T) 5.15 Songs of Praise. Bill Turnbull presents from St Davids in Pembrokeshire. (T) 5.55 Nigel Slater’s 12 Tastes of Christmas. Part one of two. Nigel creates a selection of festive dishes. (R) (T) 6.25 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 6.50 Countryfile. Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury visit an RSPB reserve in Norfolk and John Craven discovers how Children in Need spends the money raised by projects like the Countryfile calendar. (T) 7.50 Strictly Come Dancing: The Results. Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman announce which two couples will be hanging up their dancing shoes, determining the line-up for next week’s final. Katherine Jenkins also performs. (T) 8.30 Sports Personality of the Year 2012. Sue Barker, Gary Lineker and Clare Balding present this year’s ceremony live from the ExCeL in London.

11.05 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.30 Match of the Day 2. Colin Murray reviews the day’s Premier League action. (T) 12.30 The Graham Norton Show. With Martin Freeman, Dawn French, Lee Mack and Girls Aloud. (R) (T) 1.15 FILM: Three Fugitives (1989). Comedy, starring Nick Nolte. (T) 2.50 Weatherview. (T) 2.55 Sign Zone: Film 2012. Reviews of The Hobbit, Love Crime and West of Memphis. (R) (T) 3.25 Sign Zone: Holby City. Ric receives a complaint of sexual harassment.

(R) (T) 4.25 Sign Zone: Great British Food Revival. The merits of shrimp and duck. (R) (T) 5.25 BBC News. 5.25 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 CBeebies: Tikkabilla. (R) (T) 7.30 Balamory. (R) (T) 7.50 Charlie and Lola. (R) (T) 8.05 Cloudbabies. (R) (T) 8.15 Everything’s Rosie. (R) (T) 8.25 Bob the Builder: Project Build It.

(R) (T) 8.35 Chuggington. (R) (T) 8.45 Octonauts. (R) (T) 9.00 Tilly and Friends. (R) (T) 9.10 Woolly & Tig. (R) (T) 9.15 Mike the Knight. (R) (T) 9.30 Timmy Time. (R) (T) 9.40 Tweenies. (R) (T) 10.00 Baby Jake. (R) (T) 10.10 ZingZillas. (R) (T) 10.25 Mr Bloom’s Nursery. (R) (T) 10.45 Something Special. (R) (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. (T) 12.30 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen. (R) (T) 1.00 FILM: Follow the Fleet (1936). Musical, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. (T) (bw) 2.50 FILM: Shall We Dance? (1937). Musical, starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. (T) (bw) 4.35 Animal Park. (R) (T) 5.05 Coast. (R) (T) 6.00 Flog It! Paul Martin meets people eager to make a profit selling their valuables in Swindon, assisted by experts David Barby and Will Axon. (R) (T) 7.00 Cuba with Simon Reeve. The broadcaster heads to the Caribbean to look at the effects of the past two years of economic liberalisation, exploring the impact it has had on Cubans and their society. (R) (T) 8.00 The Great Spanish Crash. Paul Mason travels to Spain to investigate how its once-thriving economy has become the latest casualty of the Eurozone crisis and left the country in need of a bailout. (T) 9.00 Fawlty Towers. Basil decides to enhance the hotel’s reputation with an exclusive night of gourmet cuisine. Unfortunately, his new chef is distracted by hapless waiter Manuel. (R) (T) 9.30 FILM: Calendar Girls (2003). Members of a Yorkshire branch of the Women’s Institute cause controversy when they pose nude for a charity calendar. Fact-based comedy, starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. (T) 11.15 QI XL. (T) 12.00 Never Mind the Buzzcocks. (R) (T) 12.30 FILM: Surviving Christmas (2004).

Family comedy, starring Ben Affleck. (T) 1.55 FILM: Body Heat (1981). Thriller, starring William Hurt and Kathleen Turner. (T) 3.45 BBC News. (T) 5.25 The Super League Show. (T) 6.25 Close.

London 6.30 ITV Morning News. (T) 7.00 CITV: Engie Benjy. Animated adventure. (R) (T) 7.10 Babar and the Adventures of Badou. (R) (T) 7.25 Babar and the Adventures of Badou. (R) (T) 7.35 Signed Stories. Encouraging a love of books in children. (R) (T) 7.45 Monk. Animated series about a mischievous dog. (R) (T) 7.50 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) 8.00 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) 8.05 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.15 Fleabag Monkeyface. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 8.40 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment.

(R) 8.50 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 9.00 Big Time Rush. The adventures of a boy band. (T) 9.30 Fort Boyard Ultimate Challenge. Adventure game show. (T) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 There’s No Taste Like Home. Staffordshire stew, stuffed marrow and lentil dahl. (R) (T) 11.30 Dinner Date. A London woman takes part in the matchmaking show. (R) (T) 12.30 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Peterborough. (R) (T) 1.30 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.35 FILM: Carry On Don’t Lose Your Head (1966). Comedy, starring Sid James. (T) 3.20 The X Factor Results. This year’s winner is crowned. Last in the series. (R) (T)

5.20 London Tonight; Weather. (T) 5.40 ITV News and Weather. (T) 5.50 FILM: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982). Sci-fi fantasy, with Henry Thomas. (T)

8.00 Happy Birthday E.T. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of E.T. This documentary explores the making of Steven Spielberg’s classic film.

9.00 The Making of a Lady. A penniless woman marries a lord for money, rather than love.

Period drama, starring Lydia Wilson, Linus Roache and Joanna Lumley. (T) 10.45 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.00 FILM: I Am Legend (2007). A Manhattan-based scientist tries to find a cure for a viral plague that has turned all other humans into vampirelike creatures. with Will Smith and Alice Braga.

12.50 Pensioners Behind Bars. The growing number of over-60s doing time for a criminal offence. (R) (T) 1.40 The Store. Home shopping; ITV News Headlines. 3.40 Motorsport UK. The final races of the season from Brands Hatch. 4.30 ITV Nightscreen.

Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.05 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs.

(R) (T) 8.00 The Grid. (T) 8.30 Survival of the Fittest. (T) 9.00 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Sunday Brunch. (T) 12.50 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.20 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.45 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.15 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.45 Deal or No Deal. (T) 3.45 FILM: Hocus Pocus (1993). Supernatural Disney comedy, starring Bette Midler. (T) 5.40 FILM: Deck the Halls (2006). Christmas comedy, starring Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick. (T) 7.20 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.50 The Political Slot. (T) 7.55 4thought.tv. Short films in which members of the public share their thoughts on religious and ethical issues. (T) 8.00 Come Dine with Me Christmas Special. Christmas hitmakers Maizie Williams of Boney M and Jona Lewie are joined by soul singer VV Brown and DJ Toby Anstis for a week of festive dinner parties. (T) 9.00 River Cottage: Three Go Mad at Christmas. Hugh FearnleyWhittingstall is joined by Stephen Mangan, Mark Heap and Kathy Burke for a festive cookery extravaganza on the River Cottage farm. (T) 10.00 Homeland. Carrie begins to suspect there is a mole in the CIA, Roya reveals her true colours under interrogation and Saul finds himself fighting to save his career. (T) 11.00 Peep Show. Jeremy finally agrees to leave the flat and moves in with Super Hans and Mark enrols on a business studies evening course and meets an attractive older woman. (T) 11.35 FILM: I Love You Phillip Morris (2009). Premiere. Fact-based romantic comedy drama, with Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor. (T) 1.25 8 Out of 10 Cats: Best Bits. (T) 1.55 American Football Live. New England Patriots v San Francisco 49ers. (T) 5.45 Grudge Match.

(R) (T) 5.55 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.30 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.45 Olive the Ostrich. (T) 7.50 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. (R) (T) 8.00 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.10 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.25 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.30 Make Way for

Noddy. (R) (T) 8.40 City of Friends. 8.50 Little Princess. (R) (T) 9.05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky.

9.25 Angelina Ballerina. (T) 9.40 Rupert Bear. (R) (T) 9.55 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 10.10 Toby’s Travelling Circus.

10.25 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.40 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 11.00 Power Rangers: Super Samurai. (T) 11.35 ThunderCats.

(T) 12.10 Chinese Food in Minutes. (R) (T) 12.15 Highland Emergency. 12.45 FILM: Mr St Nick (2002). Comedy, starring Kelsey Grammer. (T) 2.30 FILM: Battle of the Bulbs (2010).

Premiere. Christmas comedy. (T) 4.15 FILM: All I Want for Christmas (2007). Drama, starring Gail O’Grady. (T) 6.00 FILM: The Da Vinci Code (2006). Thriller based on Dan Brown’s novel, starring Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou and Ian McKellen. (T) 8.55 5 News Weekend. (T) 9.00 FILM: Click (2006). A man gets his hands on a remote control that allows him to fast-forward through the dull parts of his life. Comedy (T) 11.00 FILM: Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008). Premiere. Comedy, starring Seth Rogen and Elizabeth Banks. (T) 12.55 World’s Craziest Police Pursuits 2. 1.55 SuperCasino. 5.00 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.25 House Doctor. 5.50 Rough Guide to Cities. 6.05 Hana’s Helpline.

Sunday 16th December 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks with iconic broadcaster Michael Palin 18.05 Costa Blanca Life (series) – The eclectic mix of people, 19.00 Let's Talk – Simon is with magician Graham Mykal & am dram director Robbie Gallagher.

19.30 Spanish Dive Adventures.

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Torrevieja to Mazarron Licensed and registered in Spain, 20 years experience. All makes of outboard engines catered for.

Competitive prices, all work guaranteed English/ Spanish speaking. Call Tony on 628 166 738 (65470) Long or short term rental 7.5 and 10m mooring Thomas Maestre La Manga Tel 650 811 841 (91753)

Well now you can I can send you a link to watch a 3 minute video that explains all its brilliant Email me on maureenmoss@ fastmail.fm to find out more call 666 479 782 (65206)

Business Services

Business For Sale Business for sale. Double pitch with storage and cover at Guadamar Lemon Tree market.

Wooden roses business 7.000 including display stand and 6.000 euros in stock. Tel 968 33 4190 (69064)

Travel Insurance from ALC Global Health and Travel. Call TODAY for an instant quotation. 96 897 1862. (90739) LET US WORRY ABOUT YOUR HOME INSURANCE... YOU JUST RELAX! BUILDINGS AND CONTENTS INSURANCE FROM A NAME YOU HAVE TRUSTED FOR OVER 7 YEARS! CALL NOW FOR A FREE, NO OBLIGATION HOME INSURANCE QUOTATION ON 96 626 3675. (90737)

Situations Vacant Nail Technician and Beautician wanted. Experienced beautician and nail technician required for salon in Playa Flamenca. Please send your CVs to info@ mariaelizabethweddings.com or CALL 636 586 085 (69068)

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House clearances also offered.

Call Ricky 696 621 884 (69026) Van Returning to the UK with space available, on the 1st November. Call Brian on 666 847 648 or 965 326 920 (69015)

Gold Wanted. English Jeweller wishes to buy broken or unwanted Gold Jewellery and coins.

Immediate Cash payment. Call Peter (7 days) 664 890 990.

(Menber of the National Association of Goldsmiths) (68997)

Business Opportunities PLAY THE UK NATIONAL AND EUROMILLIONS LOTTERIES THE SMARTER WAY AT www.leaderlotto.com. ENJOY BETTER CHANCES OF SCOOPING A SHARE OF THE JACKPOT PRIZE BY PLAYING IN A SYNDICATE! VISIT www.leaderlotto.com FOR THE LATEST OFFERS! (00218) ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS WITH SPAIN’S LEADING ENGLISH-LANGUAGE NEWSPAPER. OVER 25,000 PRINTED COPIES SNAPPED UP EVERY WEEK ALONG THE COSTA BLANCA, COSTA CALIDA, COSTA DE ALMERIA. PRESENT YOUR BUSINESS TO OVER 1 MILLION ENGLISH-LANGUAGE SPEAKERS LIVING IN SPAIN. CALL 0034 96 673 0057 TODAY OR VISIT THE WEBSITE AT www.theleader.info/ classifieds AND PLACE YOUR CLASSIFIED ADVERTS IN PRINT AND ONLINE! (00156) Does your home page pay you whenever you go onto the internet Mine does‚ and yours can too.Do you think it would be a good idea if every time you went on the internet - you got paid

We Want to Sell Miscellaneous SpainLINKED - online magazine and social network. www. spainlinked.com (101531)

Pets Delmonte Catotel Cartagena. The cattery that cares! Tel 968 168 711 or 616 276 379 (65285)

Computers, Internet, and Web Design The PC Fixer Virus Removal, Repairs and Upgrades, Email & Internet Setups, and much more.

Home and office networks. For a solution call: 968 543 038 / 637 141 958. (90194)

Boys Bike as new for Sale. Suit 6 to 10 years old. 40 Euros - CALL 966 188 695 (69075) Large wooden dog for sale. Good condition. CALL 966 188 695 (69076)

Property Management QUAD WITH JACUZZI! 129.950 euro Modern style quad located in Lo Marabu with 3 bedrooms, bathroom and toilet. It is recently renovated and totally equipped: air con, heating, grills, high fences, childrens play ground, jacuzzi, storage room, communal pool. Ready to move in! Contact us: 966 73 1994 or info@ lidonandassociates.com (69079)

Properties Required We Need Your Help! Rental Properties Urgently Required, All Areas, Clients Waiting, Please Call 663 804 325 (96310)

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Property for Rent LOS ALTOS. Detached property, comfortably furnished. Located in a quiet street. Easy walking distance to local supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants.

Property consists of 3 beds and 2 bathrooms, plus a further 2 bedrooms, bathroom and lounge area in the underbuild. 725 euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (89686) PLAYA FLAMENCA 2 Bed, 1 bath 1st floor apartment with English TV. Walking distance to Carrefour supermarket and, the commercial centres of Playa Flamenca, La Mosca and the Citrus centre. 375 euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553.

(89770) CAMPOAMOR/ZODIACO APARTMENTS. Spacious apartment on first floor. Consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, good sized kitchen with space for dishwasher, balcony off lounge, English TV, communal pool 400 euros inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (89729) FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living.

Door to hallway has 2nd bedroom leading off. Good sized separate kitchen which is fully equipped and has galleria leading off. Lounge diner has patio doors with a good sized balcony.

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

English TV, communal pool. 375 Euros per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (88757)

CABO ROIG. 2 Bed 2 bath ground floor apartment with underground parking. South facing balcony, UKTV, large communal pool with views out to sea. 400 Euros inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (101486) Double bed studio apartment in Estrella de Mar opposite Novo Cartago. 325 per calender month including water and electric 660 285 477 (69027) Modern 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse in Santiago De La Ribera with communal pool close to beach. £395 PCM plus water and elec bills.House also has AC and heating. Phone 968 33 5638 or 628 668 718. (69072)

Property for Sale This brand new 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Penthouse apartment is within walking distance to the lovely town of San Miguel de las Salinas. It has a private solarium with fantastic views. Communal pool area. Call 968 971 860.

(91777) Key Ready 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment situated in the busy town of Los Montesinos and is within easy access of the many amenities. With lovely views across the Salt Lakes and the sea.

These properties have been reduced considerably and are priced to sell at 82,950 euros Call 968 971 860 (91778) Semi - Detached Townhouse in the sought after Amapolas 1V development. Fully furnished, air con and the property is only a 1000 metre walk from the beach and of La Zenia’s amenitiies. This is a perfect house for holiday home and has great rental potential.

118,950 euros Please call 968 971 860. (91767)

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2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, furnished with air con. In the much sought after Zenia Golf II, which is within walking distance to all of La Zenia amenities and a short walk to the beach. 149,950 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860.

(91768) 3 Bed ,2 bath semi-detached townhouse in the heart of La Zenia.

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

Fully furnished with air con.

Within immediate walking distance to the many amenities offered in La Zenia. These properties are much sought after and offer excellent rental potential 179,950 euros Call 968 971 860 (91773) 2 / 3 Bed Townhouse in the centre of la Zenia, close to the amenities and a short walk to the beach.

Fully furnished with air con.

Excellent rental potential due to its location.184,950 euros Please call 968 971 860 (91774) Brand new 2 Bed, 1 Bath first floor apartment is situated in San Miguel de las Salinas. Within walking distance to the town and has fantastic views.These properties are priced to sell 82,500 euros for more information contact 968 971 860 (91776) 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom Marbella Bungalow, situated in the San Jose development in Cabo Roig.

Excellent links to the n332, the AP7 motorway and close to all amenities. The property is furnished, alarmed and includes Air/Con and Sat TV. 95,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (91819) Two Bedroom, one bathroom duplex apartment with patio and off road parking. Fully furnished, SAT TV and air con throughout.

The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91820) Brand new 3 Bed, 2 bath Duplex in the Lo Marabu development.

Within walking distance to all local amenities and only a 5 minute drive to the beach. Off road parking, communal pool, private garden area. Views to the Salt lakes. These properties are vastly reduced.124,750 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91790) This 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Quad House is situated in La Zenia, only walking distance to the beach and all of the many local amenities. 118,500 euros Call 968 971 860 (91788) 4 bed, 4 bath (2 en-suite) fully renovated Finca set on a plot of

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22,000m2 with 200m2 living space. Fully furnished with air con throughout. 8 x 4 swimming pool. For more information on this outstanding property 325,000 euros please call 667 592 467. (91800) Siuated in the Lo Marabu development is this 5 bed, 3 bath Detached Villa. The property is Key ready and has views over the salt lakes and is walking distance to many local amenities. 159,500 euros For more information call 968 971 860 (91791) REDUCED - Beautiful south facing detached 6 bed, 4 bath villa on a 600m2 plot. In a nice, quiet location only a minute drive to the lovely Spanish town of San Miguel de las Salinas. Fully furnished to a high standard, air con throughout. Private pool with outside bar area. Reduced to 399,999 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (91793) Situated in the heart of La Zenia is this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom 2nd floor apartment, with sea views and only 1000 metres from the beach and walking distance to the many amenities. This is a great holiday home with existing rental client bookings. 84,500 euros Please call 667 592 467 (91738) This 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom second floor apartment comes fully furnished and includes Satellite TV. With Sea views from the balcony. The property comes with existing rental clients. Situated in the heart of La Zenia and only 1000 metres to the beach. 84,500 euros Please call 667 592 467 (91756) Brand new 3 Bed, 2 Bath Penthouse Apartment in the bustling town of Los Montesinos.

With magnificent panoramic views over the salt lakes. Private roof top solarium and optional underground parking .89,950 euros Call 667 592 467 for more information (91779) 3/4 Bed, 2 Bath Townhouse situated in the much sought after area of La Zenia. Close to all of the amenities and only 1000 metres from the beach. To include Air con, Satellite TV and parking.

168,000 euros Please call 667 592 467 (91732) 2 Bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow in immaculate condition. Fully furnished with Air Con. The property is within walking distance to Cabo Roig Strip and the beaches.129,950 euros Call 667 592 467. (91734) KEY-READY FRONT LINE GOLF PENTOUSE APARTMENT with magnificent views of the golf course. This property is surrounded by many other top class golf courses all within a 10 minute radius. A 10,000 euro deposit plus legal fees secures this property with a guaranteed 90 per cent mortgage subject to status.112,500 euros For more information call 968 971 860.

(91801) REDUCED from 92,000 Now Only 79,950 euro. 2 bedroom 1 bathroom top floor apartment with large private roof solarium good views, lovely communal pool/gardens. Great location,

Monday, 10th December, 2012 only 15mins walk to Cabo Roig beach and few mins to all of the amenities of Cabo Roig strip.

Telephone (0034) 634 190 152.

(03723) 2 Bed, 1 Bath top floor apartment.

Fully furnished with a separate kitchen. Stairway to a large private roof solarium with sea views. Located in the popular Cabo Roig area with access to La Zenia which is perfect for full time living or holiday rental.

Communal pool with a garden area. Close to all amenities. EUR 77,950 Tel 968 971 860 or 667 952 467 (100823) Three / Four bedroom Quad house in El Galan with lovely sea views. In a quiet location. The property comes fully furnished.

124,500 euros For more information on this property call 968 971 860 (91826) Two Bed, one Bath ground floor apartment only 1200 metres from the beach and marina and five minutes walk to the centre of Torrevieja. This property comes furnished. 55,000 euros For more information please call 968 971 860 (91829) 2 bed,1 bath Marbella bungalow. A great example of this very popular type bungalow. Fully furnished with air con. Perfect location for all amenities and just a short walk to the beach. 97,500 euros For further information on this property please call 968 971 860. (91721) 4 Bed 2 Bath detached Villa,fully furnished includes A/con and Sat T.V.On a 320m2 plot includes a lovely private pool.In a nice quiet location and walking distance to Los Alcazares and La Serena Golf. A great price viewing is highly recommended. 234,500 eur. call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100829) Beautiful Villa set on a large plot in the countryside of Hondon Las Nieves. The property comes fully furnished and includes A/Con and Sat T.V.There is a beautiful pool area with a barbecue and also private bar.The local village is only two minutes away in the car for all amenities. 199,000 eur.

Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100830) LA MANGA - Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath apartment fully furnished.

Close to beaches and Veneziola Golf. 2nd floor. Reduced for quick sale 125,500 Euro. Tel 626 253 569 (90187) Situated in The Dream Hills 11 area of Los Altos is this beautifully kept and maintained two bed, two bath ground floor apartment/duplex. Centrally heated, SAT TV, furnished to a very high standard. Priced to sell, viewing is a must. 84,950euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860. (91920) Three Bed and two bath and overlooking Las Ramblas and Campoamor Golf Courses, fantastic views over the bay.75m2 balcony with stunning views, and beautiful communal pool and garden area. Within easy access of the La Fuente Commercial Centre and nearby Mercadona.

195,000 euros. Call 667 592 467 (91907)

South facing three Bed, 2 Bath Quad house situated in Playa Flamenca near to all of the amenities. Open lounge area with American style kitchen. Part furnished. Lovely communal pool area. 134,000 Euro call 667 592 467 (91905) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa, fully furnished to a very high standard. Brand new fitted kitchen, air con throughout and lovely private pool area.Really must be seen. Only 5kms to the heart of San Miguel Town.

164,500 euros. Call 667 592 467 (91896) Two Bed, two bath townhouse in the heart of la Zenia. Perfect location for all the amenities and lovely beaches. These are much sought after properties .Must be seen. 149,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (91885) Situated in Los Altos is this lovely three bed, two bath Townhouse with sea views. A newly fitted kitchen and open lounge. Air con and communal Pool area 92,500 Euro. Call 667 592 467 (91882) Three bed, two bath town house in lovely quiet location but only 600 metres to La Zenia beach.

Stunning views of La Zenia bay.

Fully furnished with SAT TV, off road parking and communal pool.

149,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 for details. (91877) A lovely two bed, one bath Duplex apartment in the popular Entre Naranjos Golf development. This is in immaculate condition, furnished to a very good standard and priced to sell. 67,500 euros call 968 971 860. (91863) Three bed Two bath detached villa, frontline golf property on the much sought after Las Ramblas development.Fully furnished and includes a/con throughout. A beautiful property with stunning private pool area overlooking the golf course. This has just been reduced dramatically. 445,000 eur call 968 971 860 (100827) Ground floor corner apartment situated in the popular area of Pau 8 close to Villamartin golf course and Plaza. The property has 2 beds, 2 baths, master bedroom en-suite.large spacious living area with patio doors opening onto a private balcony which looks over the communal pool and gardens.lovely gated community close to all amenities.

89,950 eur call 968 971 860 / 66 592 467 (100825) Brand new magnificent 4 bed, 5 bath Detached Villa, situated in the much sought after Beach side Cabo Roig. The property is key ready, 50m2 lounge area, large private pool and stunning sea views from the roof solarium.

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720,000 eur call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (100826) 2/3 bed, 2 bath townhouse. In immmaculate condition with walk-in wardrobe, A/C, Sat TV, wood burner in the lounge. Walking distance to La Fuente CC, Mercadona and to the two golf courses. EUR 105.750. Tel.. 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(100820) 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse in the golden Zenia development. Fully furnished in lovely condition. Sat TV, internet and telephone.

Walking distance to all of La Zenias amenities and the beach.

Lovely communal pool. EUR 124.950. Tel 968 971 860 or 637 227 385. (100822) 3 bed, 3 bath detached townhouse, one in Amapolas 4. Key ready with fitted kitchen and preinstalled A/C. Underground parking, lovely communal pool area.

In the heart of La Zenia, close to all amenities and the beach. EUR 134,500. Tel.: 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100811) REDUCED TO 199.000 euro Amazing detached villa surrounded by nature located in Formentera del Segura. Rustic style villa with 2 lounge rooms, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a lot of storage space, roof terrace, private pool, garden with fruit and palm trees. The urbanisation has playground for children and you also may play tennis. If you are looking for peace, relax and comfort, this is your house! Contact us: 966 73 1994 or info@lidonandassociates.com (69080) WAS 152.000 euro, NOW euro 85.000. 2 bedrooms townhouse located in a gated community with large communal pool and nice green areas. This house has front and back terraces, balcony, utility room, 2 storage rooms. Air con, furniture and white goods included in the price. There is only few minutes walking distance to the supermarkets, bars, shops, etc. The beaches of Guardamar are only 10 min. drive. Contact us: 966731994 or info@lidonandassociates.com (69081) BANK REPOSSESSION! 68.000 euro Townhouse duplex with 2 bedrooms, bathroom and toilet located in Dona Pepa. This property has front terrace, back terrace, utility room, grills, some furniture, some white goods. It is in a very nice community with green areas, communal pool and parking space. All the facilities, such as: supermarkets, shops, bars are only few minutes walking distance. Up to 100 % mortgage! Contact us: 966731994 or info@lidonandassociates.com (69077) OFFER! 125.000 euro Townhouse duplex in a private residential with communal pool and green area. High quality standard finishing, smooth walls, furniture and white goods included. This property is located in urb. DoâˆšÂąa Pepa, only few minutes walking distance to the shops, bars, restaurants, etc. Contact us:

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966731994 or info@lidonandassociates.com (69078) This beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom detached villa has breath taking mountain views. Situated on the outskirts of the cosmopolitan Spanish village of Bigastro, this property represents an excellent value for money investment. The property is just a short distance to local ammenities such as restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and schools.

For further information, please call 96 897 1860. (101535) VILLA FOR SALE. Detached villa with stunning panoramic views.

Three large bedrooms and three large bathrooms.Central Heating.

Aclimitisation.Pool.

Garage.

Gated Private urbanisation near San Miguel. Build 230 Sqm.Plot 700 Sqm. Offers invited in Spanish + English - CALL 00 34 677 232 161. thomlartaj@ gmail.com (69070) Beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath property located near to the prestigious Villamartin Golf Course and Plaza. Built and furnished to a very high standard. For further details, please call 96 897 1860 for further details. (101533) This beautiful Detached Bungalow has 3 spacious bedrooms and 3 spacious bathrooms. Contains central heating, acclimatisation, pool, garage and also is private gated in the urbanization near San Miguel. For further details, please call 96 897 1860 (101534) These frontline 1,2 and 3 Bedroom apartments start from 106,000 euros, finished to a very high standard with all modern appliances. Incredible views across the beautiful Mar Menor and only 30 metres from the beach.These properties are only a short walk into the heart of Los Alcazares an old style Spanish seaside town.Within minutes of several top quality golf courses. call 968 971 860 for more information of this fantastic opportunity to purchase front line!!!

(100861) 3 Bed 2 Bath Detached villa on 300m2 private plot.Fully furnished with Salt lake and sea views from the large roof solarium and includes, A/Con,Sat T.V and open fire. Large private pool, in a lovely gated community and near to all amenities.185,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101131) This 2 bed 2 bath ground floor duplex in lovely condition , furnished, A/Con Sat T.V. On a very large corner plot and has beautiful established gardens and includes a Hot tub. This is one of the nicest apartments in the area.

126,500 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101132) This established Sports Bar comes fully complete with all stock,fixtures and fittings. It has a rolling Lease with Rent priced for Summer and Winter trade.It can do 140 covers inside and out and has 2 pool tables and is also a member of the local Darts League.The bar is in lovely condition and the terraces are all South facing for all day sunshine.

105,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 468 (101133)

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3 Bed 2 Bath detached villa is key ready on its own private plot.

Within walking distance of Los Montesinos town and all its amenities.These properties used to start from 215,000 euros.The interior build size is 100 m2 and most plots are around 200m2.

125,000 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101134) 2 Bed 1 Bath Top floor Duplex, furnished and includes Sat T.V.In a gated community and only walking distance to all amenities.

In good condition and priced for a quick sale. 53,000 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101135) 3 Bed, 2 Bath town House situated in the delightful village of Avileses, Murcia. Built to the highest specification and on a small development of only 26 houses with its own community pool and bar area. Close to a selection of top class Golf courses, San Javier airport and the beautiful Mar Menor beaches.

With front Terrace, rear courtyard, front balcony and roof solarium. Lounge Diner with feature wall and separate kitchen.

Main bedroom with en-suite and built in wardrobes. 109,950 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101137) Two bed, one bath bungalow.

South-facing. The property is walking distance to the town and all its amenities. Fully furnished, sat TV, air con, in very good condition and is priced to sell. Tel.: 96 897 1860 for details. (101153) Two bed, one bath top floor duplex with solarium. Fully furnished, sat TV, close to all amenities.

Located in a private, secure, sought after, gated community with a lovely communal pool area. South facing, priced for a quick sale. Tel.: 96 897 1860.

(101155) Two bed, one bath South facing duplex in Playa Flamenca. The property comes fully furnished and has off-road parking. It is located within easy reach of all local amenities. Tel. 96 897 1860.

(101156) 3 bed, 2 bath spacious detached villa on a private 380 sqm plot.

Furnished to a high standard and includes air con and Sat TV. It has a beautiful, secluded leisure area with an 8 x 4 swimming pool. Easy access to all local amenities and four championship golf courses. 185,950euros.

Tel.96 897 1860. (101157) Spacious three bed, two bath townhouse on a secure, sought after

front-line beach urbanisation.

Fully furnished and includes air con, sat TV, and underground parking. Beautiful communal pool area and only a short walk to Cabo Roig beach and amenities.

Fantastic views of the Med, La Manga, and Cabo Roig marina.

Tel.: 96 897 1860. (101158) Two bed, one bath first floor apartment in La Zenia. Fully furnished, sat TV, off-road parking, and beautiful views of the communal pool and the Med. The property is in a perfect location for walking to the beach and the new La Zenia Boulevard shopping precinct. Tel.: 96 897 1860.

(101159) Detached Villa 3 bed 2 bath on a good sized private plot.Fully furnished with A/con, sat T.V and a log burner. South facing and only a short walk to all local amenities. Sea views from the private roof solarium has use of a beautiful communal pool. 217,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101163) Ground-floor 2 bed 1 bath corner apartment. The property comes with all brand new furniture and white goods. Within walking distance of all the towns facilities. In a gated community with use of a communal pool. Ideal investment. Priced to sell at 52,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101166) Beautiful 2 bed, 1 bath terraced bungalow in Torre de La Horadada. Fully furnished to include Air Con and Sat T.V. Only a short walk to the Mediterranean and the many local amenities that this lovely town has to offer. A lovely property and must be viewed. 125,750 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101167) 3 Bed, 2 Bath Ground Floor Apartment situated in the popular Villamartin area. Furnished, including A/C Sat TV, Alarm and also an open fire. Beautiful gardens and communal pool area.

Just a short walk to the very popular Villamartin Plaza and golf course. 99,950 Euro call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101171) 2 Bed, 1 1/2 bath battenburg style townhouse situated in Bosque de Las Lomas, Villamartin. The property comes furnished with Sat TV. Close to all amenities and use of 2 communal pools, strategically placed between 4 Championship golf courses. Best priced Battenburg in the area.

76,750 euro. Call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (101172)

Monday, 10th December, 2012 This is a corner 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow, with front and rear gardens, and private roof solarium with sea views. Furnished, with Sat TV and open fireplace. In the beautiful Verdemar III community and has access to a lovely communal pool. Close to all amenities. 98,000 euro. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101475) 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow in the heart of Cabo Roig, close to all amenities. Fully furnished with Sat TV and Air/Con. Front garden and private solarium with a sea & pool view. 30 metres from the communal pool. This is one of the best priced bungalows in the area. NOW REDUCED TO 87,750 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101476) Detached villa 4 bed, 3 bath, balcony and also private roof solarium with sea views. Air/Con and Sat TV, jacuzzi and furnished to a high standard. Sits on a 250 m2 plot and and a 200 m2 build.

Close to all amenities, beach and Murcia Airport. A beautiful property - must be seen. 219,750 euro. call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101477) Marbella style bungalow in La Zenia, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, on a large corner plot and in beautiful condition. Air/Con, Sat TV, Furnished, Solarium and very large garden. Communal pool. 104,500 euro. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101482) South facing Top floor Duplex, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Air/Con, Sat TV, Furnished, in a gated community in the heart of La Zenia, close to all amenties and the beach. Communal pool, a great example of this kind of property. 106,500 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101483) South facing quad house, 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, in lovely condition. The property includes air/con, Sat TV and cental heating as well as a conservatory, garden, balcony and sea view.

Access to a communal pool.

Close to all amenities in the heart of Playa Flamenca. 99,950 euros.

Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101484) South west facing ground floor apartment, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, Sat TV, Air/Con, Furnished, garden and country views. Walking distance to all amenties in the small village of Formentera. Access to a communal pool, 56,950 euros. Tel 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101485) This is delightful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Quad house is on a quiet avenue in the heart of Dream Hills, close to all amenities. It comes fully-furnished with Air/Con and panel heaters, a conservatory/porch, side garden and solarium. It also has access to 2 communal pools. 94,950Euros.

Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101488) NEW - 2 bed 2 bath 3 terraces Quad with sea views, south facing. Of road private parking.

Community pool - 95,000 Euros.

Price held until 30/12/12. Only 4% Tax. CALL 650 379 301 (69074) This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom house is between the lovely village of

San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo, in a quiet urbanisation. It has a separate kitchen and utility room and A/C as well as a garage and partly-completed underbuilt. There is a front and rear garden and a large solarium with lake and mountain views.

207,950 euros. Tel 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101490) This delightful 2/3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Townhouse is end of terrace in the Pueblo Principe area between Campoamor and Blue Lagoon. Close to 3 golf courses and local amenities (a supermarket & La Fuente Commercial Centre). It is fully furnished to a high standard with Sat TV, A/C, Central Heating, open fireplace, 2 closed-in porches and is double-glazed throughout. One of the porches makes the 3rd bedroom. It has a separate kitchen and utility room and sea views from the upper porch.

89,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101491) Set on 2,500m2 plot this beautiful finca/villa is in El Moralet, a short drive north of Alicante, and not far from the airport and beaches. Main house consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen, a large living room with fireplace, plus central heating.

Also a private pool, garage, workshop etc. Plus a Guest house of 128m2 with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 199,500 euros. Call 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101493) Lovely Finca in Sax at the foot of a mountain, just north of Alicante, 3,600m2 plot with a 145m2 build. 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room with conservatory, utility room, 2 terraces, A/C, well maintained garden (with fruit trees) and above ground pool, plus garage. 169,750 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101494) Stunning Finca on a 16,000m2 plot - main house of 150m2 - just north of Alicante. It has spacious rooms,including kitchen, large living room with fireplace & stove, 3 large bedrooms (1 ensuite) and large conservatory with mountain views, also A/C. Plus Guest House with 60m2 living room, kitchen, bedroom & bathroom. 2 garages, terrace & pool. 226,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101495) This beautiful Finca, just north of Alicante, has a separate Guest annexe and is a very well maintained property. It has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 living rooms (one with fireplace), A/C and central heating, kitchen, terrace and summer kitchen, utility

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room, plus storeroom. There is a garage/carport, pool and gardens.

245,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101496) In the middle of the countryside, just north of Alicante, you’ll find this lovely Finca between Salinas & Sax - with an extra Guest House, on a plot of 2,500m2. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, with 2 living rooms, 1 dining room, and 2 kitchens, plus a storeroom, caprport, veranda and 2.20m deep pool. There is a large vegetable garden, solar hot water and separate water supply.

200,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101497) Great value - just north of Alicante - On a 2,600m2 plot, there is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Finca with Guest House. The main house has a spacious living room, dining room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 spacious bedrooms and the Guest House has a livng room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.

In the landscaped grounds there is 50m2 pool, a top tennis court, alcoves and bodegas. 205,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101498) This lovely Finca is on a 10,200m2 plot and in the middle of an olive grove - in Sax, just north of Alicante. There are 3 bedrooms, (the master is ensuite) plus 1 other bathroom. As well as the living and dining room there is a spacious conservatory. Also central heating, plus garage, large garden, pool and storage rooms.

The entrance area is paved with a gate at the entrance. 184,750 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101499) This Finca is on a plot of 10001m2 and consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 terraces, a kitchen,and dining room, plus a 35m2 living room with a fireplace. The outside area includes a vegetable garden, winery and olive tree grove. This property is in Hondon de Las Nieves, just west of Alicante and is excellent value - 189,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101500) This top floor duplex, with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, is on the edge of Playa Flamenca,so is close to all amenities and the new Shopping Centre. It is fully fur-

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(101502) This detatched villa is on a 400m2 plot and the house itself is 275m2. It is in the heart of Blue Lagoon and all its amenities, including an International school are within walking distance. It has 4 bedrooms (3 double 1 single), 2 bathrooms, (2 beds and 1 bath in the self-contained unit, along with a living and dining area, on the top floor). There has a closed in conservatory, C/H, Sat TV, two terraces, an above ground pool, garage, underbuild and utility room. Stunning sea views. 195,000 euros. call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(101503) This stunning detached villa has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (the master bedroom is ensuite with a dressing room area) and is on a 900m2 plot in Torreta Florida, close to all amenities and 20 minutes walk to the beach. It is beautifully furnished, with well maintained grounds with fruit trees, a 8 x 4m pool, shower, BBQ area, summer kitchen, garage, conservatory and porch. Double glazed, alarms, electronic gates, A/C, C/H, granite worktops in kitchen, shed and other outbuildings.

379,950 euros. This property must be seen. Call 968 971860 or 667 592 467 (101504) On the edge of Torremendo village, this lovely Mews Townhouse is in a small gated-community, based around a central courtyard with communal pool. It has 3 beds (1 ensuite), 2.5 baths in total and an underbuild that could be converted into a 4th bedroom, underground parking space.

Stunning lake/ rural views from the large solarium, 2 smaller balconies, A/C, Sat TV, semi-furnished. 5 mins drive to San Miguel de Salinas/ Montesinos/ motorway access & 10 mins to any of 5 golf courses/15 mins to beach. 89,995 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 96 897 1860.

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This end of terrace 2 storey semidetatched house is the heart of La Zenia on a lovely gated community with a well maintained pool area. It has 2 beds, 1.5 baths, a kitchen with utility room and a balcony off one of the bedrooms.

It has a small front and side garden and an allocated car parking space. It will be sold semi-furnished. This property would make an excellent rental investment. 125,000 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (101508) This traditional bungalow is on a quiet lane in the Montezenia area of La Zenia and has 4 double bedrooms, a bathroom, a small, rustic kitchen, living room, a south facing terrace (with storage) and a solarium with sea views. There would be room for a pool in the large area at the front of the property. Low community fees. 182,975 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101510) This charming Marbella Bungalow is in Playa Golf, so is close to amenities and set between the golf courses at Campoamor and the beach. It has access to a really lovely communal pool. It has Sat TV. A/C, lots of additional storage, off-road parking, a front and side garden, a terrace and a solarium with sea views. 92,500 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (101512) This south facing detatched Villa is in a quiet community between the traditional Spanish villages of San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo. It has a private pool and garage, alarm system, an open fire place in the lounge, 3 bedrooms (the master is ensuite), 2 bathrooms in total, panel radiators in all rooms, 2 terraces plus a roof Solarium with lovely lake views. 179,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(101513) This is a lovely ground floor apartment on a large corner plot with covered jacuzzi and BBQ area in the easy maintenance S/W facing garden. 2 bed, 1 bath, utility room, closed-in conservatory/ dining room, on a large, modern complex with communal pool and extensive gardens, security entrance, 10 minutes walk to La Mata beach & close to local amenities. 5 minutes drive from Torrevieja, Sat TV, A/C, furnished. 117,500 euros. Call 968 971 860/667 592 467 (101518) This luxury detatched villa overlooks the Quesada Golf Course so has truly stunning views. It has 4 beds, 3 bathrooms (including a separate guest suite with private terrace in its own turret), several lounge/dining areas, all off a central hallway, spacious kitchen with utility room, plus a closed-in conservatory, porch and several terraces. Jacuzzi and private 8 x 5 m pool. Furnished to a very high standard with many extras and is a Must See property.

465,000 euros. Call 96 897 1860/667 592 467. (101519) This top floor Duplex apartment in the heart of Playa Flamenca is close to all amenities and the new Commercial Centre. It has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, A/C, Sat TV

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and an open kitchen and is being sold furnished. There is a large solarium with sea views, a shaded terrace and front garden.

Access to a communal pool.

116,950 euro. Call 96 897 1860 or 667 592 467 (101524) This lovely Townhouse has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and access to a communal pool. It has a large front patio/terrace and roof solarium. It will be sold furnished and has A/C, Sat TV and lots of storage. It is 5 minutes walk to local amenities, is on a bus route and 10 minutes walk to Santiago De Ribera beach and the Mar Menor.

Close to San Javier airport.

125,950. euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101525) This first floor apartment is in Aguamarina, close to Cabo Roig beach and all the local amenities, restaurants and bars, with use of communal pool, plus balcony and storage, plus remote access. Sat TV, furnished. 89,750 euros. Tel 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(101527) Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath ground floor corner apartment in the heart of Los Dolses.With air con throughout, in immaculate condition and overlooks the stunning pool area.

Walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros For more information please call 968 971 860 (91842) Situated in Punta Prima this 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom Penthouse apartment with sea views. This is in prime location for all amenities and is a short walk to the beach.

This very large apartment is in excellent condition and must be seen. 149,950 Euros Call 968 971 860 (91845) 3 bed, 2 Bath detached villa furnished to a very high standard.

Over 200m2 with plenty of room for a pool. This immaculate property comes with Air/Con, Sat TV and alarm system. Only 3kms to the Spanish town of San Miguel de Salinas.

RECENTLY REDUCED TO 142,500 euros.

For more information on this lovely property call 968 971 860.

(91846) 2 Bed, 1 1/2 Bath South facing Townhouse. Fully furnished with air con, Wi-fi and SAT TV. Situated in Cabo Roig close to the many amenities and beaches.

Recently reduced TO 94,950 euros. Call 968 971 860 for more information (91848) 2 bed, 1 bath Apartment/Duplex situated in the established El Chapparal area of Torrevieja. In excellent condition and is excellent value for money priced to sell at 51,950 euros. Glass curtains on the balcony make an extra room. Call 968 971 860 OR 667 592 467 (91849) 2 Bed, 1 bath Apartment/ Duplex situated in La Zenia. Fully furnished and only a short walk to all of the amenities and beaches.In a much sought after development and this property is in excellent condition. Must be seen. 125,000 euros call 968 971 860 (91854) This two bedroom, two bathroom Duplex is situated in the

Monday, 10th December, 2012 Flamingo Hills 2 development in Playa Flamenca. Fully Furnished with Air con and SAT TV. South facing with a lovely rear garden area and communal pool, only a short walk to the amenities.

109,750 euros 667 592 467.

(91921) 2 Bed, 2 Bath Top Floor Duplex/Apartment Situated in the Dream Hills 2 area of Los Altos. Fully furnished. Large solarium with lovely sea views.

Short walk to all of the amenities.

110,000 euros call 667 592 467 (91922) Superb 3 Bed, 2 bath semidetached house situated in Playa Flamenca.Furnished to a very high standard, private pool and Hot Tub. Air con throughout, Alarm and SAT TV. This is a lovely house and must be viewed.

191,750 euros Call 667 592 467 (91923) 2 Bed, 2 bath Penthouse Duplex on a corner plot situated in the Dream Hills 2 development.

Close to all amenities, furnished to a very good standard, fantastic views from then larger than average roof top solarium and also overlooks the communal pool area. Air-con and SAT TV included. This lovely property is priced to sell. 99,750 euros call Roy on 667 592 467 (91928) South facing 2/3 Bed, 2 bath semi detached property is in excellent condition. Fully furnished, Sat TV, off-road parking and nice garden area. Private solarium with views overlooking the beautiful natural countryside. Walking distance to the local amenities.

Fantastic price of 94,950 euros.

Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (91938) This 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Townhouse has been totally renovated throughout to a very high. standard.It is South West facing and also overlooks one of the communal swimming pools.The property is alarmed has A/Con and Sat T.V., it is also fully furnished once again to a high standard. This will be one of the best examples you can find of this type of property. eur 79,950 call 968 971 860 (100860) 3 bed 2 bath detached villa on a nice sized plot and comes with a private pool.The property is in lovely condition and is furnished to a very high standard.It includes A/Con throughout,Sat T.V and internet.Beautiful views of the sea from the private solarium and overlooks a park and orange groves. 232,500 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(101128) Stunning 3bed, 3bath villa, close to Albatera and its amenities. 2 of the large double bedrooms have fitted wardrobes and the master bedroom is en-suite. It’s on a plot of 1,300 sq metres and is surrounded by pomegranate trees.

Only 5 min drive to E15 motorway. Alicante/Murcia/beach are 15/20 minutes drive away. The well maintained villa is 130m2 and fully legal with the “Certificate of Habitacion”. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

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euros. (101127) 3 bed 2 Bath property in immaculate condition, furnished to a very high standard. Walking distance to the new La Zenia shopping centre and all the local amenities.

Overlooks the communal pool with lovely sea views from the balcony and roof solarium.

A/Con throughout and Sat T.V. 139,500 euros call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101124) 2 bed 2 bath Quad comes fully furnished and includes A/Con and Sat T.V plus off road parking. In excellent condition and only a short walk to all amenities.Use of a communal pool and in a nice quiet location. 106,000 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101122) Penthouse apartment based in the heart of Cabo Roig and comes fully furnished,inc A/Cond,Sat T.V .South facing. Beautiful sea views from the 65m2 roof solarium and balconies. Walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 102,500 euro. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101121) Penthouse apartment . South facing and comes fully furnished.

Walking distance to the beach and all local amenities. Only a short walk into Torrevieja and the Marina. In a gated community and use of a communal pool. For a quick sale 67,250 euros.call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (101141) Detached villa within walking distance to shops, banks, bars, restaurants, and local amenities.

10 minutes by foot to beautiful sandy beaches.Well maintained with 4 beds and 2 baths. 200m2 plot. 125m build. Private garden, garage, and 2 communal pools.

Priced to sell quickly. Call 96 897 1860 for more information.

(101098) 3 Bed 2 Bath detached bungalow type villa on a 450m2 plot and has a lovely private pool area.3 double bedrooms, family bathroom and walk in shower room.

Fully furnished and includes A/C and Sat, located just outside Pilar Town and only 2 mins from Lo Romero Golf course,beautiful views of the Mar Menor from the private roof solarium. Reduced to 174,500 euro call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100892) 2 Bed 1 Bath Penthouse apartment right in the heart of Cabo Roig and beachside of the N332.

Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V. plus underground parking.It has incredible pool and sea views from its balcony, and you are only a short walk to the beach and all of Cabo Roigs facilities.euro 139,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467.

(100887) NOW REDUCED -2 bed 2 bath South facing quad. Fully furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V. In lovely condition. Off road parking and use of a beautiful communal pool. Only a short walk to all amenities. Must be seen. NOW REDUCED TO 105,000 euros. Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100885) 3 Bed 2 Bath townhouse. Fully furnished. A/C throughout plus Sat

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Within walking distance of all amenities and use of a communal pool and gardens. Ideal for permanent living or a holiday home.

109,500 euro call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (100880) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment in Los Altos.Fully furnished and includes Sat T.V and ducted A/C and also a double glazed front seating area overlooking the garden.Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach. This is priced to sell. 68,950 eur Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100877) 2 Bed 1 Bath first floor apartment is South facing and overlooks the pool and has sea views from the balcony.Fully furnished with A/Con and Sat T.V. Underground parking. In the heart of Cabo Roig and is only walking distance to the beach. 99,750 euros call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (101123) Beautiful Quad-Villa with 2 beds and 2 baths. Furnished to a very high standard with A/C, alarm and Sat TV. In a lovely gated community, lovely sea views from the solarium, and is walking distance to all amenities. fantastic communal pool area, this is a great example of this sort of property.

REDUCED TO 115,000EUR. Tel.: 968 971 860.

(100865) 3 bed 2 bath detached villa is fully furnished and comes with its own private swimming pool. Property has an underbuild which has been legally renovated to create a separate 1 bed, 1 bath, 1 kitchen apartment with its own private entrance. The newly renovated underbuild is included in the deeds. The property is in walking distance to all local amenities.

167,500 euros call 968 971 860.

(100856) Situated in Torremendo, San Miguel de las Salinas is this lovely 4 bed, 3 bath detached Villa with private pool and beautiful views to the countryside. Open fireplace, and Air Con with also all white goods. On 290m2 plot with off road parking only 4.5kms from San miguel and 2kms from Torremendo.Just reduced eur 162,500 eur. Call 667 592 467 (100853) 2 bed 1 bath Quad house.South West facing and comes part furnished and includes A/Con.In a lovely gated community and has use of a beautiful communal pool. On a good size plot and has a very large roof solarium. Only a short walk to all amenities.eur 98,750 call 667 592 467 (100854) Beautiful ground floor apartment.

Front Line beach in La Zenia. In a gated and secure complex with incredible views across La Zenia bay you literally walk off your terrace and on to the beach.Fully furnished to a high standard this is a unique property because of its proximity to the beach.This is a property that has to be seen.eur 259,750 call 968 971 860.

(100855) 3 bed 2 bath Penthouse in the very popular Molino Blanco

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Development, fully furnished and also Sat T.V and A/Con. Overlooks the park area and has lovely sea views from the balcony and roof solarium.Only a 1000 metres from La Zenia beach and has access to all of the local amenities.eur 99,750 call 968 971 860 (100852) This is a 3 or 4 bed, 2 bath quad bungalow. Fully furnished and includes A/con, central heating and Sat T.V. Lovely sea views from its roof solarium, on which there is a shed, plus closed-in conservatory with an additional bedroom & shower room, so would make perfect guest accommodation. The 4th bedroom/ study has its own entrance. The property is only a short walk to all amenities. It also has use of a lovely communal pool. Reduced to sell 99,000 euro. Call 968 971 860/667 592 467. (100846) 2 bed 1/1/2 bath townhouse. South facing and is in the gated community of Colinas De La Zenia.It has A/con,Sat T.V and comes fully furnished.The property overlooks the communal pool area, sea views from the main bedroom balcony.Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach.eur 103,950 call 968 971 860. (100844) 3 bed 2 Bath detached villa. South facing in lovely condition. A/con throughout and comes fully furnished to a high standard.The property overlooks a beautiful communal pool and has views across the countryside and to the sea.It is only a short drive to San Miguel and Villamartin.eur 239,950 call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467. (100843) Dolores. Large Finca in plot of 10,000 m2. All services connected. Build Size 215m2. Must be viewed. 195,000 euros. Tel 649 189 930 (65297) 3/4 bedroom, 2 bathroom quad villa on a corner plot, part furnished. In very good order and in a gated community with a lovely pool area. Potential to create 4th bedroom on covered in Solarium.

Walking distance to all amenities in Playa Flamenca. 89,000 euros.

Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100848) 2 Bed 2 Bath top floor duplex, furnished to a high standard and includes A/Con and Sat T.V. South facing and has a large private roof solarium,the large balcony is fully double glazed which makes a lovely sitting area. Use of 2 communal swimming pools.

92,750 eur Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100840)

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Detached Villa on a 900m2 plot with lovely established garden and private pool area. Furnished to a high standard and to include air con and SAT TV. In a quiet location but only a short distance to all amenities. 232,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92306) 3 Bed, 3 bath Townhouse situated in Las Chismosas, in Playa Flamenca. Fully furnished and includes Air/Con and Sat TV. In lovely condition and only a short distance to all amenities. Three terraces and a communal pool.

NOW REDUCED TO 119,950 Euros. Cal 677 592 467 or 968 971 860. (92307) 3 Bed, 2 bath semi detached house, south facing for all year round sunshine. Partly furnished with SAT TV, short walk to many amenities. Two lovely communal pool areas. A lovely house and viewing is recommended. reduced to 107,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92308) Beautifully presented 2 bed ground floor bungalow. Property consists of Lounge/Diner, good sized kitchen with storage area, Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes, twin bedroom with fitted wardrobes and family bathroom.

Good sized garden and communal pool. This property is located just a short stroll to Villamartin Plaza and is ideal for full time living and holidays 80,000 euros Tel 966 772 553 (92320) Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa situated on one level, with private

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Beautiful views across the salt lakes to Torrevieja and the Mediterranean, 5kms from San Miguel. With garage and covered drive. Now Reduced to 175,000 Euros. Call 667 592 467.

(92331) 2 bed, 2 bath Quad house situated in the very popular area of Torre de la Horadada. Open lounge, Air/Con and Sat TV and within walking distance to the many amenities and the beautiful beach and Marina. Communal pool area and views to the sea. 144,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92332) South facing Marbella style quad bungalow on one level, easy maintenance, low community fees, perfect for full-time living and very good location for a holiday home 2/3 bed 2 bath air conditioned, off road parking large beautiful communal pool and garden nice communtiy, low fees close to all of the amenities of Cabo Roig nperfect location for holidays or full-time living only 15 mins walk to Cabo Roig beach.

REDUCED to 99,000 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92613) Beautiful Detached Villa has 3 beds and 2 baths. South facing with air con SAT TV and a full central heating system. On a 400m2 plot with a beautiful 10 x

Monday, 10th December, 2012 5 private pool with a fantastic waterfall.Lovely private roof solarium with views across la Zenia bay,this property should be seen. 259.750 euros call 667 592 467 (92615) South facing 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella Bungalow.In fantastic condition and furnished to a very high standard. Includes A/con and Sat TV. Private roof solarium with sea views, off road parking and plenty of garden space,also within walking distance of all amenities. Reduced to 98,000 euros call 667 592 467 / 968 971 860 (92673) Lovely 2 bed, 1 1/2 bathroom Townhouse situated in La Florida. South facing with front and rear balconies for all year round sunshine,also has front and rear garden areas. Two communal pool areas and only a short walk to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 74,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (92674) 2 bed 1 bath Battenburg style townhouse in the popular Cabo Roig area.Furnished with A/con and Sat T.V. and the rear courtyard has been converted into an extended kitchen.Use of four communal pools and walking distance to all amenities and the beach JUST REDUCED 87,500 euros call 667 592 467 (92675) lovely 2 bed 2 bath modern ground floor apartment in Punta Prima.

Fully furnished and includes Sat T.V and A/con throughout.

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This is a must see. 109,750 euros call 667 592 467 (92676) Two/ Three bed, one bath apartment located in the heart of La Zenia, close to the shops, bars, supermarkets and the beautiful beaches. The apartment comes fully furnished with SAT T.V. Communal Pool area. This property offers excellent rental potential due to its location. 109,950 euros call 667 592 467 (92677) A stunning quad villa in playa golf property with 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathroom and large garden just a short walk from bars and the bus and only a 5 mins drive to the beach 115,000 euros contact Ian on 644 115 988 (96290) 2 Bedroom quad villa in Lomas de Cabo Roig just 5 mins walk to the shop and about 5 mins drive to the beach this has been a lovely home but need to sell now it only 89,999 euros call Carl on 672 875 251 (96292) Ground floor bungalow over looking community garden and just a short walk from the supermarket carrefour in Torrevieja this is a lovely property with a nice size garden Ideal for you if you are looking to be close to all amenties was 99,000 euros now 75,000 euros call me James on 644 138 502 (96293) Refurbished top floor bungalow with private garden and private solarium in the Verdemars with sea view and golf views also we have refurbished to a high stan-

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info dard there is a lovely stream just a few mins walk away and the communtiy is a nice and clean with 2 communal pool now 124,999 euros call today paul on 634 043 697 (96294) 2 bed 1 Bath ground floor apartment. Furnished and includes A/C and Sat T.V walking distance to all amenities and 15 mins to the beach. Off road parking and use of a communal pool.

95,000 euro Call 968 971 860 or 667 592 467 (100884) Ground Floor 2 Bedroom, 1 bathroom Apartment. Fully Furnished and Includes Air Con and SAT TV. It has off-road parking and overlooks the Marquesa Golf Course literally front-line views.

The property is in lovely condition. 69,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96311) Two Bedroom, two bathroom Attached Bungalow situated in La Florida. South facing with views to the sea from two double glazed conservatories and also the solarium. Fully furnished SAT TV and close to all amenities. It is also only walking distance to the popular Emerald Isle complex. 106,950 euros call 667 592 467 (96314) This is a Three Bedroom, Two bathroom Semi-Detached Bungalow situated in Los Urrutias in the beautiful Mar Menor region. The property is on a 340m2 corner plot and comes fully furnished and includes air con and SAT TV. Only a three

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minute stroll to the beach and amenities and a five minute drive to Los Alcazares with its cosmopolitan feel. 129,000 euros call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860 (96315) 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, detached bungalow. Fully furnished, Sat Tv, A/C and central heating. The property is on a good size plot, with a private roof solarium, off road parking, also includes a hot tub. It has sea views and is walking distance to Flamenca Beach and all it’s amenities. EUR 182,750. Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860. (96318) 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, south facing detached villa. Furnished to high standard with A/C, Sat TV. The property has a beautiful private pool area with all day sunshine. Located in the heart of Playa Flamenca and has access to all ameminities. EUR 264,950.

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EN VISTABELLA GOLF SOCIETY AT VISTABELLA GOLF. |The EN Vistabella Golf Society played our December Medal at Vistabella Golf Course on Monday 3rd December. Twentyone Members attended the outing.

The course is still in good condition now with the greens fast, causing problems and extra shots for most players.

Although into November once again, dry and sunny weather prevailed although the North Easterly wind was quite strong and cold. Despite this, all players completed the course and handed in score cards.

Special mention goes to Alan Moffett and Wim Schmitz who shared the winners honours and also the hole in one's on the day. Alan also managed to convert his nearest the pin into a hole in two and share the Lucky Two's prize. Some good nett scores were recorded in all categories and the winners were as follows:Overall winner – Alan Moffett Net 74 Overall second - Wim Schmitz Net 74 (on countback).

NTP Hole 8 – Alan Moffett, Hole 15 – Wim Schmitz Best lady – Isabel Henderson Two's Competition was jointly won by Alan Moffett and Ray Parker.

The next Society event is a Stableford Competition on Sunday 23rd December. Entries can be posted on the Society Website or on the Society notice board.

NOTE: Please make your entries as early as possible to allow tees to be booked and avoid disappointment for late entries.

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Bonalba Golf Club - 05.12.12 As golfing days go, this was a difficult one, the temperature was low, the wind was strong and on the elevated holes it was almost impossible to hit a straight ball or get it any distance at all when hitting into the wind, even when the wind was behind the ball scurried off the back of the green, but as we say it was the same for everyone. There were a few balls lost in the water and those with a ball retriever were in high demand. After the game no one hung around too long, we were all eager to get into the warmth of the cars and head back home. Back at The Tavern there were long discussions on the rules of golf concerning movement of balls on the green etc. all were resolved successfully. We all agreed though, that the course was in good condition as a whole, the greens were in generally fast but it was hard to get the ball down the hole with the wind moving the balls around so much. Our thanks go to the staff for the complimentary coffee and the high quality of service we always get from them. Those who dealt with the wind chill best were: Gold Division: 1st Colin Ranson 31pts, 2nd Martin Collins 28pts c/b, 3rd Peter Morris 28pts Silver Division: 1st Dave Lewis 32pts, 2nd Steve Cosgrove 30pts, 3rd Gail Coultate 27pts Bronze Division: 1st Steve Harrington 30pts, 2nd Daimen Elliott 28pts, 3rd Don Oliver 21pts

It was a cold and breezy start to the week on Monday which made playing off the white tees extremely difficult for us old timers. Our competition was a Singles Stableford with Category One players off the whites, Category Two players off the yellows & Ladies off the reds. One golfer who was definitely not confused, was Terry Field who came in with an score of 39 pts. Full results: Cat 1. 1. Terry Field 39 pts, 2. Lindsay Forbes 31 pts. Cat 2. 1. Yvonne Phipps 32 pts, 2. Carole Wheeler 30 pts.

We had our normal weekly Stableford on Wednesday in windy & cold conditions, especially on the back nine. Considering this, scoring was very good with two of our guests showing us how to play the course. Grace McLaughlan playing of 11 came in with 38 pts and two 2s on her card. A great round of golf from a very good golfer. Andrew Mills, back with us after a long time away, showed he has still got the swing coming in with 35 pts playing of 5. The full results were: Cat 1. 1. John Wheeler 36 pts, 2. Barbara Hitchings 34 pts, 3. Steve Gilchrist 31 pts. Cat 2. 1. Brian Townend 37 pts, 2. Yvonne Phipps 35 pts, 3. Mike Chapman 32 pts.

Guests. Grace McLaughlan 38 pts, Andrew Mills 35 pts. 2s Club. Grace McLaughlan(x2), Doug Wright, John Wheeler & Rod Bryant.

It was off to Stan & Ollies at Urbanisation El Raso on Thursday for our Xmas Lunch. An excellent day was had by all and our thanks go to Roy & Barbara Hitchings for all their hard work in organising a smashing do.

Friday's competition was a 2 Ball Better ball which was won with a score of 44 pts by John & Carole Wheeler. Runners up were Geoff Biggerstaff & Pete Dunn with 43 pts. A hard lesson for Terry Field & Joyce McClusky who signed a card with the wrong gross score and therefore had to be disqualified. Properly completed, they would have had a winning score.

NTPs: Gail Coultate hole 4, George Stuart hole 8, Steve Cosgrove hole 11 and no one managed to get on the 14th, we blame the wind.

There were two 2s, Paul Flanaghan and George Stewart, they shared €44 The free game draw was won by Colin Ranson and the €10 draw was shared between Chris Nield and Brian Coultate The next and last game of this year will be a Texas Scramble at Villamartin on the 19th December, bring your Santa hats.

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HAPPY DAYS G.S. AT VISTABELLA 4TH DEC. We had a small turnout (for us) of 20 players, we met at Vistabella for our penultimate game of 2012, we had a couple of dropouts due to the early start , T off 09.18 !!! , still they missed a good day, the price was good and the course was in very good condition with perfect greens, good T boxes, and good fairways. We played a pairs Texas, the results as follows: 1stChris Blown & Dave Naylor: (67.4) 2nd Nigel Cawthra & Chris Tate (70.4). 3rd: Steve Dixon & Jeff Luke (72) 4th place Ken Farrow & Steve Naish (72.6): N.Ps.Ken Farrow, Dave Naylor, Dave Butler. A cold & windy day, but great company, after the game we returned to our sponsors, Marinasol bar/restaurant at Cabo Roig, where we were well looked after by the lovely waitresses & thanks to Dave (chef) for the very tasty sandwiches.

The next game is an Xmas fun day at Hacienda del Alamo, (organised by Chris, its his last game as Captain it will be a good game, Chris has organised transport from Marinasol so please don’t miss out. payments at Marinasol on 17th (mon) 5-6.30.

Happy golfing to everyone. Robin(the scribe) Adams.

THE CELTS GOLF CLUB We played at Vistabella with 28 members and 14 guests. The day was cold to begin with but as is the case here on the Costa it was not long before we were enjoying perfect playing conditions. The course was in pristine condition and the greens, excellent. Some suffered on the very fast and undulating surfaces and it was down to Wim Schmitz to show us how.

We would like to thank Pablo and Mariano and the staff at Vistabella for their assistance in ensuring that we had a very pleasurable day out. The results were as follows in the members section we had in first place Wim Schmitz with 40pts. It was so nice to see a new face in the winner’s enclosure. Second place went to our President John O’Brien 38 pts. Third was our returned from the islands John Coholan with 34pts. Gross Camillus Fitzpatrick 28pts. We decided to introduce a prize for those who are federated in Valencia and this went to Kevin Fitzpatrick with 32 pts. Our brandy crystal winners on the day were Dave Kirk with 34 pts and Logan Nayager with 32 pts. We had 12 visitors and in first place was Brian Wensley with 38pts: Second Kevin Albright 33 pts. NTP’s went to hole 3 Kevin Fitzpatrick, hole 8 Camillus Fitzpatrick holes 10,14 and 18 John O’Brien and hole 15 Noel Murray.

The Christmas hamper competition is arranged for Roda on the 15th of December. It will be a team event and there will be an open draw to select your team on the day. A team will consist of a member of each handicap category. Demand is very high and we only have 8 places left so please contact me ASAP. Presentation of prizes will be at Rocajuna that night and we will be having a Christmas party and celebrations all are welcome.

We have a general meeting in Rocajuna on the 13th Dec at 8pm.

Membership is due for renewal in January as is federation licences.

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RODA Golf on Monday, 3rd December 2012.

It is Christmas time again when you have a great day in December with the sun shining and golfers on the course with Santa hats on having great fun. The format was the Santa's SACK - 6, 6, 6 + Double points, Thirty four players turned out for our last outing of the year how quick year ends come round we great weather and Roda was looking fantastic we all had a lot of fun and a great day. With double point on every hole for the player wearing the Santa hat and nearest the mince pies you all get what the day was like but there was some good golf played as well I think. The day started well as the Captain nearly missed is tee time and is first drive was more yards in the air than on the fairway. On the last hole we had a nearest the water shot which was won by Paul Newman with a ball that stop a few inches away from the aqua. Mince pies and Cava where the prizes for this special event at Christmas. The winning team left it until the last hole to come from behind and win. This was all thanks to Joan Williams and Dave Archer who both got birdie 4's and Dave had the Santa's hat on for double point but Joan chipped in the around 50 metre well done Joan.

RESULTS: 1st Glen MACRAE, Joan WILLIAMS, Frances POLICKY, Dave ARCHER 162 pts, 2nd Alex McLENNAN, Keith COPLEY, Barry BUTTERWORTH, Mick HARDY 159 pts, 3rd Joe FLANAGAN, Jenny CHAPMAN, Norman CHAPMAN, Christine FLANAGAN 158 pts Nearest the Pins: Hole 1 - Nearest the M/ Pie Richard PHILLIPS, Hole 5 - 3rd Best Shot Mick HARDY, Hole 7 - Par 3 Alex McLENNAN, hole 11 - Par 3 Paul MATTHEWS, Hole 13 - Par 3 – Ladies Frances POLICKY, Hole 13 - Par 3 – Men Ian WADE, Hole 13 - Nearest the M/Pie George STEIN, Hole 15 - 2nd Best Shot Glen MACRAE The next Society's game is on Monday, 7th January 2013 at RODA Golf.

The format will be Individual Stableford. Payment is on Saturday, 5th January 2013 at RODA Golf, in the bar area, between 11.00 and 12.00 hours.

Wishing you all a Happy Chrismas & Happy New Year.

At Hacienda del Alamo Our first visit to this what I can only call ‘a Jewell in the Crown’, yes, what a fantastic course very long in fact one of the longest in Spain but it has everything, so much it would take to long to put into print.

The day was very much a test for us all with some very strong winds slightly wet from the overnight rain but greens that were in fantastic condition and as we play the slope in our competitions it was expected that we would see some high scores, WRONG, and only 5 players managed to make more than 30 points.

Results on the day were Category 1. 1st.Geoff Shand 34 points. 2nd.Geoff Betts 27. 3rd. Colin Holmes 25. Category 2. 1st. Alan Darby 38 points.

2nd. Andrew Barwood 30 and 3rd. Peter Kerr 27. Category 3. 1st. David Winder 37 points. 2nd. Bernard Ball 31 3rd. Henry Dryden 24.

On the par 3’s nearest the pins only 2 holes had names on them not easy par 3’s here with the shortest being 175 mtrs off the yellow tees. Hole 8 NTP. Geoff Betts and Hole 12 NTP. Geoff Shand What a great day and for sure we will be back, be it not till 2013 ….what a long time to wait!.

Our next game is our Christmas Stableford Competion at El Plantio on Tuesday 18th.December with lots of things going on so if you would like to come and join in the fun then call David Winder on 626 774 157 or email him at davidwinder.torregolf@gmail.com. Remember also we do have a roll up most weekends at Vistabella Golf so give us a call and enjoy golf at affordable prices. Last week end the winners were 1st. Geoff Shand, 2nd. Geoff Betts.

We turned out at Mar Menor on Thursday, playing full handicap stableford game, Two's competition which is now in its third week roll over, and two n/t/p's. The weather was a big improvement on last week no wind a bit of warm sun things were looking good. Mar Menor was looking good the greens we found were a little fast, I do wish players would repair pitch marks on the green, most of them had lots which had not been repaired.

Nick Brooks was on great form winning the day with 35 pt's and also claiming one of the pins. We returned back to Gogarty's for the presentations carried out by Ray Pryce. Thanks to James and his staff again for a great buffet, and bar service.So the winner was Nick Brooks with 35 pt's, N/T/P's No 2 no return, No 17 Nick Brooks, No two's winners roll over to next week.

Diary Dates: Thurs 13 Dec at Roda, First tee 11am, meet at Gogarty’s.

Christmas golf day, 27 holes at Peraleja on Sat 15 December. Meet at Gogarty's 7-30, first tee 9-00, pairs Texas Scramble. First tee for 18 holes 12-00. Light bite at lunch time. Guests are welcome to all our games, clubs can be hired, all info on the notice board outside Gogarty's. Contact Numbers 667 196 178 Eric, 690 268 711 Maurice ....By Eric Lucas

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FAIRWAYZ GOLF SOCIETY 19 players turned out today at Altorreal golf course for a Stableford competition. The weather was good to us, although a little chilly to start with, is was very pleasant as we all teed off. The course was in very good condition and enjoyed by all. The results for today were as follows:Gold category.

1st. Colin Pepperday - 28pts on cb, 2nd. Graham Lawrence - 28pts.

Best front 9 - Steve Lawrence - 15pts. Best back 9 - Geoff Branton - 12pts.

Nearest the pin in 3 - Geoff Branton. Nearest the pin - Graham Lawrence.

Silver category.

1st. Phil Bowditch - 33pts. 2nd. Gerry Williams - 30pts.

Front 9 - Graham Butterworth - 17pts. Back 9 - Stuart Taylor - 14pts.

Winners of the 2 ball competition was; Les Hops; Gerry Williams; Graham Lawrence. Thanks to everyone for a great day.

Our next game is at Vistabella on 13th December, 9:30am 1st tee time. The following game is at Alenda on 20th December, 1st tee time is 9:50am.

This is our Xmas game, so seasonal hats to be worn by all please. El Capitan Tony has arranged prizes for everyone who plays, and there is also a special Christmas meal for afterwards, so get your name on the sheet in Fairwayz bar asap please.

New members and guests always welcome. For more info please contact Tony on. 966 785 781. or Steve on 966 637 449. By Steve Lawrence.

Tuesday 4th December 2012 – Waltz Rather cold but still dry and with some sunshine 13 players – Ian wasn’t feeling too well so he couldn’t attend today – had found their way to El Plantio again to do the one-two-three over the 18 holes. It took some time to explain that the rhythm was determined by the course and not by the hole you happened to start on, but in the end it was “dance on!”. Three groups of 3 and one of 4, the last starting on the first – sounds a bit strange but it is still correct – and there I found myself in the company of the other George, Gordon A and Ray. Gordon wanted to place a bet with me that with 6 points deducted for being with 4 players we would never win. He was right of course but I argued that it was mainly the quality of the players that would tip the scale and there I was right. So feeling pretty good – both being right – we went round enjoying the company, hitting the occasional ball sideways or into the ponds and putting like idiots, so after completing all 18 holes we walked back to the clubhouse. There we found the others, unharmed and without any story of something funny or strange to relate to you. In short, a quiet game of golf today.

The presentation started as usual with the NTPs, today for Dave Swann on the 2nd and for Gordon Abba on the 4th (first shot of the day on that hole).

I won’t mention our score so the prizes went to the other three teams (of 3!), with in third and a score of 74 the Dave Trio, Dave Smith, Dave Collins and Dave Swann. In second and one point more Frank Stanhope, William Murphy and Kenny Reddington and finally with another point more the winners were Keith Smith, Gordon Wayne and Martin Rickman.

So a very close call with 74,75,76 and perfectly following the Waltz pattern! Afterwards Ray pointed out to me that Gordon A, having scored the NTP on the 4th, walked away with a bottle of gin! Why, you ask yourself?

Because the rightful owner, Kenny, decided that he’d rather have a bottle of rosé, to please the mistress of the house! Pooh, what a perfect husband to cherish.

Next Tuesday’s competition 11th December at El Plantio will be the simplest of the individual games, a Stableford. Put your name down by the Monday before and make sure to be there on Tuesday on time well before 09.30. See you all in good health and enjoy! Visitors are welcome, contact Ian Henderson, tel 966 71 6616 or mobile 636 116 230.

ESTRELLA DAMM CRIB LEAGUE RESULTS AND TABLE MONDAY 03 DECEMBER 2012 Sportsman “A” Team Catorce Lions Catorce Leopards W. Tavern Kestrels Izzys Bar Magpies Bar Virgo Robins Ebony & Ivory Jaguars La Siesta Sharks

La Siesta Sharks Bar Virgo Voles Sportsman “B” Team W. Tavern Ospreys Catorce Leopards Ebony & Ivory Jaguars Sportsman “A” Team W. Tavern Kestrels Izzys Bar Magpies W. Tavern Falcons Catorce Lions Catorce Kats Bar Virgo Robins Shellys "A" Team Izzys Bar Peacocks Ebony & Ivory Merlins

5-4 3-6 6-3 3-6 3-6 5-4 4-5 3-6 P 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13

W 10 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 5 5 5 4 3

L 3 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 10

Catorce Kats Sportsman “B” Team W. Tavern Falcons W. Tavern Ospreys Bar Virgo Voles Izzys Bar Peacocks Shellys “A” Team Ebony & Ivory Merlins F 67 65 65 64 59 65 56 55 61 55 54 60 56 52 54 48

A 50 52 52 53 58 52 61 62 56 62 63 57 61 65 63 69

Diff 17 13 13 11 1 13 -5 -7 5 -7 -9 3 -5 -13 -9 -21

Pts 20 18 16 16 16 14 14 14 12 12 12 10 10 10 8 6

This week the 3rd December proved another obstacle to Margaret’s Siesta Sharks as they had their teeth drawn by Keith’s bottom of the league Merlins from Ebony and Ivory who were delighted with their extra 2 points. All 3 Sharks pairs could only manage 1 win each while the Merlin’s Jim and Ted won all their 3.

Consolidating their 2nd position, Val’s Virgo Voles away at Izzys Bar romped home against Dorothy’s Magpies who had 2 pairs on 1 win while for the Voles, all 3 pairs triumphed with 2 wins each.

Steve’s Sportsman “A” tried hard for Steve so that he could go off on holiday with a smile and move up 4 places as they just squeezed a win with 2 pairs on 2 wins each, while their opponents, the Kats from Catorce missed out with Diana and Doug winning nowt.

Over at Catorce, John’s Lions dropped away against John’s Sportsman “B” who had Peter and Tony Q on form with 3 wins while for the Lions John and Steve fell by the wayside without a sniff of a win.

Also at Catorce my Falcons team fell foul of an eager Leopards team headed up by yet another John as they forced the win with 3 pairs on 2 wins each while for the Falcons Bill and Sue (who are going through a bad patch) slumped to a mind bending zero wins.

In the Windsor Tavern it was a case of seeing which Tavern team would succumb to the others will and Richard’s Ospreys came to the top with Phil and Jay (and his 24) winning all their 3 games, but for Russell’s Kestrels, Brian and Barbara went home empty handed.

In Bar Virgo, Derek’s Robins enjoyed their latest close win over Mary’s Peacocks from Izzys Bar who were helped by Robert and Patricia with 2 wins while for the Robins, 2 pairs chipped in with 2 wins each.

The Ebony and Ivory proved a welcome venue for Ayliff’s Shellys “A” team as they won a close match against the Jaguars who only had Basil and Mick reaching the heights of 2 wins while Jan and Juliette won all their 3 games for Shellys. By Ron Sheldon

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ABBEY ANGLING MATCH FISHING

CORNISH PRIDE TENPIN LEAGUE

This week’s open match was held at Nancy’s on the 4th December with an excellent turnout for the time of year of seventeen Anglers The water was 18inches lower than when we last fished it, and the weather was cold and windy. More work is needed on this stretch and hopefully in the New Year the clubs can get together to form work parties to clear the pegs etc. 1st Ian (The Wizard) Dalzell with 12.560kg fishing the feeder and maggot. 2nd Bill (The Master) Reade with 11.440kg fishing feeder and maggot. 3rd Terry (Swing em) Screen with 9.060kg fishing straight lead and bread. Membership fees are now due for the coming year and details are available on the website www.abbeyangling.com or from the match secretary Terry Screen on 965 32 8368.

CORNISH PRIDE (LOS DOLSES) TEN PIN BOWLING Matches Played 4th December Pins Team Pts Team Pins 1670 Cornish Pride 6–2 Hall y Day 1629 1559 Split Happens 2–6 Lucky Strike 1602 1821 Team Finland 8–0 Bar Mosquitos 1464 1602 Crazy Pinz 0–8 Los Bandidos 1665 1768 Mixers 8–0 Bandoleros 1636 1655 Caballo Negro 2–6 Splash 1780 1734 Carp-r-us 8-0 Los Lobos 1583

CARP-R-US NEWS This week the match anglers fished the open sewer called the Sweet water Canal in Guardamar. After the winds of Wednesday,Thursday turned out to be a good day apart from the fishing. The drains expelled a lot of water through out the day hampering a lot of the pegs.

The result of the match was a win for Steve Collins and 15 points, in second place was Ian Air and 13 points with Dave Hill coming third and 12 points. Next weeks match will be the Clubs Fur and Feather , and it will be fished on the Eden Canal in Guardamar. Pegs at 8.00am and fishing from 9.00am to 2.00pm then back to the Bar for about 3pm. No not forget to inform Barry or Dave if you will be fishing.

The Clubs Christmas Quiz night will be held on Tuesday the 11th of December at the Clubs home, starting at 7.30pm. There will be table snacks available this time. So come along and have a great evening out. We will also be presenting the the Clubs cheque for 710.00 Euros to the Alzheimer´s Society during the evening.

Next Saturday sees the Clubs Dinner Dance and Presentation night at the Club ho. A five course Christmas Menu will be served followed by entertainment from Peter Jay. The final Club meeting of the year will be held on Sunday the 16th of December YES the day after the presentation evening.

The dates for the Club meetings and Quiz nights for 2013 are on the Clubs web site www.carprus.net.

The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores 966 71 7923 for info.

Highest Scores High Game Scratch High Game Hcp High Series Scratch High Series Hcp High Team Game High Team Series

MALE SCORE FEMALE SCORE Jukka Koskinen 247 Lesley Day 195 ukka Koskinen 256 Lesley Day 213 Jukka Koskinen 638 Inga Soderstrom 517 Jukka Koskinen 665 Eija Suomi 584 Team Finland 626 (scr) 653 (hcp) Team Finland 1740 (scr) 1821 (hcp)

P Pts Pins Team Finland 12 73 20747 Hall y Day 2 70 20642 Split Happens 12 54 20145 Lucky Strike 12 52 19908 Mixers 12 51 20123 Caballo Negro 12 51 19884 Los Bandidos 12 50 20198 Carp-r-us 12 46 19702 Cornish Pride 12 45 20128 Bandoleros 12 44 19313 Crazy Pinz 12 40 19331 Bar Mosquitos 12 40 19297 Splash 12 36 19468 Los Lobos 12 20 18979 38 tickets won the 2nd week of BAR MOSQUITOS ‘turkey shoot’

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TORREVIEJA 5.4K ROAD RACE

This annual “Carrera Popular Fiestas Patronales” event took place on Sunday morning, 2nd December, from the Plaza de la Constitución in cool, breezy conditions & consisted of 2 laps over the slightly undulating course.

Over 200 senior & veteran athletes entered and they included 24 no. vets from Running Wild A.C., who contested the 5 vet categories available.

The Club was well pleased with their high turnout & happy to come away with 5 no. cup winners at the finish. These included – Helen Giles (29´55”) 1st. Vet “A”, Ladies.

Julia Skinner (31´36”) 2nd.Vet “C”, “ Ingrid Patursson (27´43”) 2nd. Vet “D”, “ Crecia Wilding (28´26”) 2nd. Vet “E”, “ Helen Mitford (29´14”) 3rd. Vet “E”, “ Though not making the podium, the following members also had noteworthy results :Karen Pemberton (35´12”) 4th. Vet “C”, Ladies.

Steve Hartnett (23´58”) 5th. Vet “E”, Men. Shirley Crandon (34´12”) 5th. Vet “E”, Ladies.

Meike Hendry (36´06”) 5th. Vet “C”, “ Footnote: Running Wild continue to train for future races, from their Los Dolses base throughout the week, in various groups of similar abilities.

They generally gather on race-free Sunday mornings (8:30) from outside O.K. Gym & later for coffee plus race & important social planning at nearby “Hellies” bar.

EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Results – Pint Depot All Stars Hattons Hunks The Hub Hyenas Gogarty´s Gophers Sporting Misfits Busters Mirador Mixtures League Table R’vous Los Toros Gogarty´s Gophers The Hub Meerkats The Hub Hyenas Busters Madigans Hattons Hunks Breeze Bar Sporting Misfits Breakaways PB’s Pirates Pint Depot All Stars Hattons Honeys Mirador Mixtures

P 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11

6 December 2012 2-10 Breakaways 3-9 Rendezvous Los Toros 9-3 PB’s Pirates 9-3 The Hub Meerkats 3-9 Madigans 9-3 Hattons Honeys 4-8 Breeze Bar

W 11 10 9 7 6 6 6 4 3 3 4 0 1 0

D 0 1 0 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 0 2 0 0

L 0 0 2 2 3 4 4 6 6 6 7 9 10 11

F 105 98 84 87 73 84 68 58 70 68 46 32 27 34

A 27 34 48 45 59 48 64 74 62 64 86 100 105 98

Pts 22 21 18 16 14 13 13 9 8 8 8 2 2 0

180s: Terry Hagenaars x 2, Graham Dunning, Amanda Skinner (Rendezvous), Jim Cheevers (PB´s Pirates), George Caine (Misfits), 171 Tony Beverley (Breeze Bar), Mark Farmer, Jim Macey-Lillie (Madigans), Derek Kingsbury, John Eyre (Meerkats) Highest game shot Terry Hagenaars (Rendezvous) (118) Best single Mark Farmer (Madigans) 15 darts Rendezvous Bulls keep their 100% record after an emphatic away victory to Hattons Hunks. The Hunks quickly opened their account with the first leg team game, unfortunately this was to be the only time they found them-

selves in front. Both triples went the way of the Bulls as did the first pair via Terry Hagenaars and Trevor Hartley. Amanda Skinner and Phil Waller increased the table toppers lead to 3 after despatching Keith King and Mick Sisson. The trend reversed in the third pair when Rob Hawkins and Martin Sear completed their 601 ahead of Martin Hastings and Graham Dunning. After a short half time break, Hawkins was back to the oche facing Boris Ostrowski with the throw. The Hunk reversed the advantage of first throw and duly took out D16 for a 3-4 scoreline. The next leg featured Steph Simpson and Waller, both scored well to leave D20 apiece, but the latter hit it first to increase the lead to 2. Despite a great effort the Hunks failed to add to their 3 leg tally, Hartley taking the 12th and final leg on D16 versus King. Bulls captain Amanda Skinner generously awarded Simpson the man of the match award.

Second placed and unbeaten Gogarty´s entertained the Meerkats who are just hanging on to the top two. A fine 90 out (S1,T19,D16) from John Eyre for the first leg looked ominous for the Gophers, however, the advantage was quickly eradicated in the next by James Brown 121 and Mark Todd 100,D10. The second triple went the same way for a 2-1 score line. Alli O´Keef did the damage in the next scoring 2x100,D20 after Eyre 100 and Paul Durrant 140, the latter missing D20 for a 119 out. Todd 140 and Brown 100 faced Nikolov 140 and captain Derek Kingsbury in the fifth, Brown completing 601 on a 52 out. Chris O´Brien made it 5-1 at half time on D1 in a scrappy encounter that could have gone either way. Todd ensured at least a point on D16 after 2x100 in the 7th leg. O´Brien repeated his earlier effort for the match. With only pride to play for Nikolov turned on the heat with 140,100,100 and S20,D15, a typically unconventional Bulgarian out. Father in law Kingsbury had the daunting task of facing O´Keef and acquitted himself well scoring 140 with a 64 game shot (T8,S20,D20). Brown D16 and Kevin Procktor D1 finished off the Kats to open up a 3 point gap between the two teams, a task the champions will find difficult to close.

Hub Hyenas keep their fourth spot after a comfortable win over the Pirates from PB´s. Contributions from Riche Weaver, 3 winning doubles, a fine 92 out (T20,D16) courtesy of Andy Brooker and an excellent 16 dart 501 singles victory from Geoff Proudfoot 100,140,100,81,70,D5 enabled the

Hyenas to take advantage of any slip from the three teams above them in the league.

Breakaways continued their fine form of late at the expense of the All Stars of the Pint Depot. The old boys of Breakaways manoeuvred the staircase to the rafters of the Pint Depot where they eventually found the oche. They were immediately rewarded with a victory via Cyril Harrison on D7. The questionable under 40s of J Sharp, Gary Thomas and Sarah Simpson D2 made it 2-0 before the unquestionable over 60s of Mike Snow, Mike Douglas D2 and Karl Wilson added a third. All three pairs went the same way, with the All Stars looking for a leg at half time. Gary Minor D20 retrieved one leg for the hosts only for Snow to wrap up the match on D16.

Eddie Fozzard nearly brought the house down with a second victory on D6. The unflappable Mike Douglas threw some steady arrows, 2x100 and a D8 for 8-2 and then Harrison 140 got his third double of the match for 92. Last match of the evening featured Sarah Simpson who has recently been taking every opportunity to practice at Breakaways on her finishing and its certainly working. She got D20 for a 10-2 score line, winning the man of the match award, featuring in each of her four winning appearances.

Mixture Debbie Mackleston left all her responsibilities to Cheryl Sleath this week whilst she sunned herself in the UK and it certainly looked the change was paying dividends when the Mixtures went 2-0 up, courtesy of Graham Cox D7, D1 and 2x100 recently back from Dubai, presumably where he spent all his time playing darts. Missed doubles from the home side allowed the Breeze Bar to comfortably nudge in front Cox adding a further double in his singles to give the Mixtures three legs. Some decent scoring from Dan Jones 125 and Lorraine Cox 107 wasn’t converted so it was left to Marge Simpson otherwise known as Tracey to show how it is done pegging out on 87 (T17,D18) for the Mixtures fourth and final leg.

Breeze Bar now move up two places to 8th.

The Sunworld K.O. Cup matches feature this week so listen to my forecasts on these games on darts chit chat on Exite Radio 89.2FM or 93.1FM live on Saturday between 3 and 4 p.m.

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SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB

EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB

By Janet Thomas SABA LEAGUE Pulsars played home to Emerald Isle Titans A good win against the top of the league winning on 3 rinks we managed to get the aggregate as well Total points for 8 Points against 6 Total shots for 97 Shots against 83. Well-done team.

Meteors played away to La Siesta Apollo’s well-done team another good result. S. Hemmings 17-20, S.Marks 21-16, S.Denholm 18-22, C. Medley 20-20, R. Marks 29-1, L.Sinclair 23-18, Points for 9 Points against 5 shots for 128 shots against 109. Thanks to our friendly that also won. WINTER LEAGUE In freezing conditions we hosted our winter league game against our good friends from Benitachell B.C. One of their ladies told me she was out of bed at 6.15, at the club for 7.30 to be at San Miguel for 10.00, all this to play a game of bowls. Just shows the dedication of Winter League bowlers. Results. R.Marks 24 B.Cockell 9, S.Denholm 18 D.Roberts 15, S.Marks 10. J.Roberts 17, L.Rudge 13 P.Collins 17 Total shots for 65 shots against 58 Total points for 6 points against 4 Berleen A very good win by the two San Miguel teams keeping them around the top of the league. L. Sinclair 14 C. Nicholls 13, M. Rogers 22.

J. Richards. 9, Total points for 36.Points against 22. 2 points to San Miguel.

Many thanks to Sue and her team for the excellent after game meal. Total shots winner this week was Mick Rogers who also won a raffle prize (guess who I am getting to buy my lottery tickets this week) Next week we are off to Javea, we are all looking forward to the Christmas dinner they put on.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE Cougars Played away to San Luis We Continued our fine form with a great win Total shots for 123 shots against 82 Total points for 12 points against 2 .Jaguars played at home to La Marina Sharks A very good win against the top of the league we won on 3 rinks but the other rinks were close. Total points for 8 Points against 6 Total shots for 98 Shots against 88. No report from Comets.

San Miguel Bowls Club is sponsored by Iberian Funeral Plans Any information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact club president Eileen Potts 966730376

The Pintos have a bye this week, whilst The Broncos entertained Vistabella Eagles, taking full advantage of the home mat, being very different to vistabella’s. Not discounting the very good play of The Broncos, of course, taking 5 rinks and drawing one with a good overall points difference.

On Friday morning The Mustangs played host to Emerald Isle Cavaliers, a fast mat ensured a late finish, but a good match enjoyed by all. The Mustang took 4 rinks to the Cavaliers’ 2, with The Mustangs also taking the overall shots. Sheila Booton, Derry Ffitch and Don Wheatley 21-15.

Maxine Wright, Sue Rainbow and Drew Gerrard 14-21. Sandy Needham, Rod Wright and Richard Needham 15-27. Ros Holmes, Merv Armstrong and Jim Rainbow 20-16. Marianne Holtham, Keith Cunningham and Irene Mangan 27-8. Carol Smith, Les Styring and Alex Morrice 37-1.

In the afternoon The Raiders entertained Vistabella Conquistadors and the late start left us with failing light, whilst the last rink held us all in suspense, it ended in a well deserved draw. The match ended with The Raiders taking 3 rinks To Conquistadors’ 2 and of course the other was drawn, Raiders also managed to take the overall shots by a small margin. Rob Clark, Graham Hicks and Chris Carter 19-17. John Cleal, Mike Stone and Gary Newson 30-14, including a hotshot. Evie Gerrard, Carol Taylor and Brian Taylor 12-30. Terry Buswell, Graham Day and Ron Edwards 17-18.

Edward Elsam, Anne Stone and Shirley Edwards 17-17. Tricia Elsam, Malc Sykes and Malc Elmore 25-14. Sponsored by Caser. For info please contact Irene Mangan 966 71 7700 or Marianne Holtham on 966 77 2222

COUNTRY BOWLS REPORT

By Lynne Bishop Good results for Country Bowlers this week, wins from all three games, well done everyone.

The SABA Supernovas had a good ten point win over the Moonrakers when they played at the Emerald Isle this week. Most of us found the run of the green quite quickly even on rink six we managed a good win. Derek Gunning, Charlie Watkins & Eric Bishop 25-5. Lynne Bishop, Karen Kirk & Harold Morris 24-9. Lin Watkins, Steve Pearson & Gerry Gough 18-15 and Sheila Whitehall, Ron Odell & Peter Whitehall won 16-15 after a very tense eighteenth end. Overall shots, C.Bls 112(10) - 84(4) E.I. Southern League. On Friday A Division Ramblers were away playing the Greenland Elms. A very enjoyable game against our sister club from which we won 8 pts. Lynne Bishop, Sue Norris & Eric Bishop 25-13. Lin Watkins, Dave Chaplin & Dave Rogers 20-10 and Pat Patton, Geoff Paylor & Brian Patton won 24-14! The overall shots were very close...we were all doing our sums with just a few ends left to play, we managed it with a few to spare. C.Bls Ramblers 107(8) - 102(6) G. Elms.

Division C. The Harvesters were away to La Siesta Silvers achieving a great result this week. Playing several new bowlers to the game they managed to win on three rinks and the overall shots. Sandra Simpson, Andrew Cohen & Ray Emmett 26-8. Paul Plant, Billy Price & John Simpson 20-12 well done Billy for a super win on your first game! Derek Gunning, Pat Emmett & Karen Kirk 15-12. Shots Harvesters 108 (8)-91(6) L.S. Silvers.

Chicken and egg proved to be a popular event on Sunday with the Chicken being won by Eric Bishop and the eggs almost being won by yours truly but actually went home with Karen Kirk! Lin Watkins won the Spider and was rewarded with a bottle of Brandy. www.countrybowlsclub.com

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB REPORT

By Doug Beattie.

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB XMAS DANCE. The Club's Christmas Party was held last Sunday at Las Rosales Restaurant, Guardamar with a lovely meal followed by entertainment by Jimmy Mack, who was making his last appearance in Spain before returning to his native Scotland. He kept everyone well entertained all evening and we're sure he will be missed by his many friends and fans. All proceeds from the raffle are to go to the EMAUS Children's Home in Elche, and the Social Club Committee wish to thank everyone for their tremendous generosity.

PEARLS REPORT MON 3RD DEC. The SABA Enterprise League the Pearls returned to winning ways with a resounding home victory against Horadada Falcons. William Holtham, Nigel Baigent, Nick Birch carded the best result 31-10. Chris Brazier, Peta Rhodes, Jackie Breslin 19 - 15, Violet Campbell, Deidre Leeming, Derek Sale 22 - 19, Ruth Birch, Veronica Sale, Jack Martin 18 - 11, and George Carnell, John Bromley, Graham Phillips 15 - 10 were the other winners.

Unfortunately due to car problems Horadada were unable to field a 6th Triple and had to conceded the rink. Overall result: Quesada 115 shots 14 points, Horadada 65 shots 0 points.

The Wednesday Bubbly finishes on Wednesday & the Butchers Trips are off now re-starting on Wed 16th & Sat 19th Jan 2013 we would like to wish all our Members & Visitors Seasons Greetings from The President & Captain & the Committee & Social Committee.

LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB Saturday & Sunday 1st & 2nd December, La Marina held the annual Miralgo Trips, The weather stayed fine for the 2 days, The bowling was top class, in the end the winners were Keith & June Jones, with Colin Lingram, All from San Luis Bowls Club, As I write this it has just dawned on me that my team were the only team to beat them over the 2 day event, Congratulations to all 3 of them worthy winners.

Monday Morning 3rd December, La Marina Explorers were at home to Greenlands Sycamores winning on 4 Rinks. Sue Kemp, Linda Vincent, Skip Jim Manning 25-10. Hillary Cronk, Barb ara Forshaw, Skip Dave Lewis 13-12. Ron Gaeland, Bernie Carr, Skip Alan Castle 19-15. Chris Webb, Ron Hunt, Skip Peter Parsons 18-9. Shots La Marina Explorers 100 - Greenlands Sycamores 82. Pts Explorers 10 - Greenlands Sycamores 4.

Monday Morning 3rd December, La Marina Pathfinders were away to La Siesta Sputnicks winning on 5 Rinks and drawing on 1 Rink.

Bob Tew, Sheila Kirby, Skip Steve Hindle 24-15. Dave Freeman, Mo Barker, Skip Tom Edwards 24-9. Pam Morgan, Phil Richmond, Skip Jim Freeman 18-17. June Tew, Dave Willas, Skip John Morgan 19-15. Rene Chadwick, Gina Donnerly, Skip Dave Hadaway 21-14. Ron Chadwick, Sue Daniels, Skip Len Daniels 20-20. Shots La Marina Pathfinders 126 La Siesta Sputnicks 90. Pts Pathfinders 13 - La Siesta Sputnicks 1.

Friday Morning 7th December, La Marina Seagulls were at Quesada Swifts winning on 2 Rinks. Bob Tew, Sheila Kirby, Skip Dave Taylor 2117. June Tew, Arthur Cronk, Skip Sue Daniels 21-12. Shots La Marina Seaglls 97 - Quesada Swifts 117. Pts Seagulls 4 - Quesada Swifts 10.

Friday Morning 7th December, La Marina Sharks were away to San Miguel Jaguars winning on 3 Rinks. Hillary Cronk, Bernie Carr, Skip Jim Manning 19-10. Ron Maiden, Ron Hunt, Skip Alan Castle 18-13. Kath Manning, Andy Bartlett, Skip Alex Whyte 19-16. Shots La Marina Sharks 83 - San Migual Jaguars 98. Pts Sharks 6 - San Miguel Jaguars 8.

Friday Afternoon 7th December, La Marina Dolphins were at home to La Siesta Blues winning on 5 Rinks. Angie Butler, Cliff Rawlinson, Skip John Albutt 19-13. Jill Albutt, Derek Shirley, Skip George Chambers 21-16.

Jeanette Gugerly, Phil Pape, Skip Dave Gugerly 23-8.

Reg Jackson, Mike Brain, Skip Bil Jamieson 27-12. Brenda Brain, John Norman, Skip Brian Zelin 20-15. Shots La Marina Dolphins 125 - La Siesta Blues 87. Points La Marina Dolphins 12 - La Siesta Blues 2.

For Further Information about La Marina Bowls Club Please find us on Facebook or contact Club Captain Brian Zelin 966 79 0161.

EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB On the last day of November the Cavaliers were at home to San Miguel Jaguars. On two rinks there was one shot difference, one rink three shots and the best win of the day was Byron Hart, Dave Benson and Geoff Kidney, 35 shots to 5 - an excellent win, giving the Emerald Isle 116 shots to 84 - 8 points to 6. Have we turned the corner? Hope so!

Also on 30 November the Claymores had an afternoon home game with La Marina Dolphins but it turned out to be a bad day for our team. Despite 3 rinks being very close, the Claymores went down 79 shots to 127 - 0 points to 14. The shot difference tells it's own story, but let's hope the New Year brings better results.

On 3 December the Moonrakers were at home to League Leaders, Country Bowls. Unfortunately we didn't make much of a dent in their top position, winning on just two rinks - well done to them. One rink lost by one shot and one rink by three. In the final count we went down 84 shots to 112 10 points to Country Bowls, 4 to EI. 3 December also saw the Titans play their last game of the year at San Miguel against the Pulsars. With three winning rinks each, a shot difference of 97 to 83 gave the Pulsars the advantage - 8 points to 6 for EI. Incidentally, a little bird tells me that afterwards every one had mince pies and a bottle(?) of brandy each - or is that incorrect? Nice gesture though!

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SOUTHERN LEAGUE 2012/2013 Results and Tables for Friday 7th December 2012

DIVISION A La Marina Sharks San Miguel Jaguars Country BRamblers Montemar Matadors Greenlands Oaks Vistabella Lanzadores El Rancho Mustangs San Luis Lions Emerald Isle Cavaliers Greenlands Elms

P 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

W 6 7 5 4 5 2 4 3 3 0

D 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

L 1 1 3 4 3 6 4 5 5 7

O/WF 31.5 837 28.5 841 29 840 27 828 24 813 24 819 20.5 863 19.5 789 19 785 17 705

A 758 761 785 782 769 792 871 850 836 916

Diff 79 80 55 46 44 27 -8 -61 -51 -211

El Rancho Mustangs Greenlands Elms San Luis Lions San Miguel Jaguars Vistabella Lanzadores

134 102 100 98 87

(10) (6) (8) (8) (6)

Emerald Isle Cavaliers (4) 88 Country B Ramblers (8) 107 Greenlands Oaks (6) 98 La Marina Sharks (6) 88 Montemar Matadors (8) 95

Pts 76 69 68 65 57 52 49 45 44 35

DIVISION B P Horadada Royals 8 La Marina Dolphins 8 La Siesta Blues 8 Quesada Swallows 8 La Manga Crusaders 8 San Miguel Cougars 8 Mazarron Miners 8 San Luis Tigers 8 La Siesta Golds 8 Emerald Isle Claymores 8

W 6 5 5 5 4 4 4 2 3 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

A 758 821 828 818 800 802 877 840 851 902

Diff Pts 158 73 55 70 1 64 7 63* 84 59 43 59* -68 47 -68 45 -76 39 -136 39

Horadada Royals La Marina Dolphins La Siesta Golds Quesada Swallows San Luis Tigers

(12) (12) (8) (12) (2)

La Manga Crusaders La Siesta Blues Emerald Isle Claymores Mazarron Miners San Miguel Cougars

(2) 86 (2) 87 (6) 92 (2) 80 (12) 123

139 125 116 127 82

L 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 6 5 6

O/WF 30.5 916 30 876 27 829 26.5 825 25.5 884 26 845 19.5 809 19.5 772 17.5 775 18 766

DIVISION C P Greenlands Cedars 8 Quesada Swifts 7 La Marina Seagulls 7 El Rancho Raiders 7 V’Bella Conquistadores 7 San Luis Pumas 7 Montemar Torreadors 7 La Siesta Silvers 7 Country B Harvesters 7

W 6 5 4 4 4 2 3 1 2

D 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0

El Rancho Raiders La Marina Seagulls La Siesta Silvers Montemar Toreadors

(9) (4) (6) (2)

Vistabella Conquistadores (5) Quesada Swifts (10) Country B Harvesters (8) Greenlands Cedars (12)

120 97 91 80

L 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5

O/WF 30 877 25 786 24 766 21 736 20.5 696 19.5 677 17.5 672 17.5 651 17 663

SUDOKU

A 737 688 665 750 715 721 754 730 764

Diff Pts 140 72 98 60 101 56 -14 49* -19 49 -44 43 -82 41 -79 39 -101 38 110 117 108 121

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SAN JAVIER BADMINTON CLUB WIN AT RONDA

CF MIL PALMERAS WEEKLY ROUNDUP Jnr Strikers A 1 Mil Palmeras Benjamines 4 Sponsored By Sunshine FM 102.8 A cold and early start for this top of the table clash which saw Toros teamwork and unity shine through . A positive start gave the Toros most of the play until Luke Naylors long throw allowed Ben Naylor in behind the defence who's shot rocketed past the keeper.Luca Webb ,Paolo Webb and Bailey Tomlinson held firm at the back cutting down Juniors attacks allowing David Stamm and Niomi Sheffield to push on forcing corners a plenty .The pressure paid off when Bailey hammered a loose ball into top corner to make it 0-2.

Second half and another change around worked well for CF Mil Palmeras with Bailey getting on the end of a long ball from Luke to run into the area and beat the keeper, then minutes latter Ben put the ball in the area for Bailey to scramble the ball over the line .Diego Sheffield bossed the left of the pitch with Luca beating his defender on the right keeping juniors pinned back .Juniors got a consolation goal 5 mins from the end with a strong shot from outside the area .Final score 14 and another good win .Even though their football wasn't 100% today their desire and heart gives them that bit extra. MOM Bailey Tomlinson .

CF Mil Palmeras Alevines 3 Jnr Strikers "A" 6 Spons by Talleres J Martinez Ford garage Mil Palmeras for once started quickly and were on top for the first ten minutes which ended up with a reward for their efforts with a goal straight in from a corner from Emily Kelly with a one nil lead mil Palmeras held their own until a twin substitution from the away side turn the game around.

Scoring straight away to give the away team an equaliser just before half time we were 2-1 down when a lot of substitutions took its toll on the shape of the team. Half time 1-2 Into the 2nd half and with a slight change of formation reverting to a 3-3-1 it seemed to pay off as within 15

minutes mil Palmeras turned the game on its head with 2 quick goals taking them into a 3-2 lead. The 2nd was goal of the match with a fine one two releasing Agustin Ramirez to fire into the corner of the net.

But with such a large squad we again had to make several changes and ultimately it had its toll on the game with the away side equalizing and then nudging themselves infront with a well taken free kick.

The scoring was completed with a sloppy defensive mistake and a soft penalty for handball.

Final score 3-6. MOM Emily Kelly forced to play in 3 different positions and still had a big effect.

CD Cox 7 CF Mil Palmeras Pre Benjamin 2 Team sponsor Fuegos La Fuente After last weeks brilliant performance at Hondon the youngest Toros team followed up with another promising effort at CD Cox, who played the same players as they did when we played their supposed "a" team at home a month ago.

After 15 minutes the match was still goalless and mil Palmeras were holding firm until a lapse at the back let them in for the first goal unfortunately this knocked our confidence and it was followed quickly by three more goals making it 4-0 at the break .

2nd half and Mil Palmeras drew first blood following a run from Kevin Ruiz which ended with a rebound finish into the corner of the net.

After chasing the game for more goals there was great work at the back from Thomas and Lacey with Joshua Dylan And Elliot all playing their part in a brave 2nd half which finally ended with a second toros goal with a deft flick in from Dylan Cooke.

MOM Elliot Godden www.cfmilpalmeras.co.uk Call 619 700 439/622 295 186 for info

A number of players travelled from San Javier to Ronda to play in the 4th Annual Veterans Badminton Tournament (“Round City”) on 10th and 11th November 2012.

In the age group 40-50’s Paul Kundiss and Sue Duke reached the final where they played their long term rivals Tina and Chris Knapp from Benalmadena losing in two close sets, Sue would later partner Tina Knapp and Win the Ladies Doubles.

In the age group 50+ Ray Woolley and Carol Clarkmead also reached the final after some hard games winning in three sets against Francisco Garvi and Carmen Cancelo, a pair from Benalmadena and Lucena.

In the Mens Doubles 50+ Paul Kundiss and Ray Woolley had strong opposition and unfortunately did not progress out of the group after losing close games to pairs from Gibraltar and Denmark.

Another great result for San Javier a new Badminton Club recently formed.

If you are interested and wish to play badminton please contact us on clubbadderssanjavier@gmail.com .

Paul Kundiss (Runner-Up Mixed Doubles) Sue Duke (Runner-Up Mixed Doubles) and (Winner Ladies Doubles) Ray Woolley (Winner Mixed Doubles) Carol Clarkmead (Winner Mixed Doubles)

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WINNING EXPRESS TEAM UP WITH FC TORREVIEJA FC Torrevieja is delighted to announce Milton Express as an important new sponsor of the club.

Milton Express, who have offices in nearby La Zenia promote Winning Express, a home-based business opportunity specialising in creating tax free returns from the online betting industry.

Current clients already benefit from an arbitrage facility regularly providing them with 2.75% monthly returns; higher yields are available from their sports betting advisory service although this by definition is more volatile.

The Winning Express name will adorn the back of the club shirts and the company will have boards at the ground heralding their sponsorship of the team whom they hope to help progress up the league ladder. They will offer their services to fans who would be interested in seeing higher returns on their money than is generally currently available to them, using the company’s specialised expertise.

Milton Express chairman John Murray was keen to create a sporting link in the area. “If you read the Winning Express mission statement”, he pointed out this week, “you’ll see the idea is to create a club atmosphere whereby members benefit not just from the services themselves but from the commissions they can derive from introducing others to the benefits. I’m delighted to be associated with FC Torrevieja, and I’m certain this can be a mutually beneficial partnership.”

FC Torrevieja welcomes this timely involvement with the club, as they knuckle down to the tough task in hand of fighting for promotion. The club also stands to benefit when new clients are established through club referrals, thus making everyone a winner! Club Treasurer Jeff Scott has already become a member and plans to help others involved with the team learn of this super opportunity to increase their income and boost the funds of the club at the same time.

One high profile member of Winning Express is Steve Claridge, one of the very few footballers to rack up over 1,000 professional appearances and

now a highly regarded TV and radio pundit.

Media commitments permitting, Steve intends to attend a game early in the new year Milton Express representatives came to watch the recent home game against Catarroja, witnessing Torry's biggest win this millennium! Sounds like a good luck charm if ever there was one! For more information on this attractive proposition then simply contact Jeff Scott on jeff53ref@yahoo.co.uk or at the matches; alternatively speak directly to Denise at the office on 965 994 815 or email her on denise@milton-express.com.

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By Steve Hibberd SABA league action involving our 3 teams, resulted in one close victory, plus 2 defeats. At home to San Luis Klingons, Maples put last weeks defeat behind them, to record a well deserved victory. Winning on 4 rinks, and only dipping out on overall shots by a measly '1', these guys & dolls were responsible for their teams 8-6 scoreline: Brian Tomlin, Steve Hibberd, Dave O'Sullivan 20-13. Sheila Stead, Phil & Angie Goodfellow 19-18. Jeannie Clements, Florence & Mike Edwards 19-11. May Mackay, Sue Mahomet, Marilyn Fryatt 26-15. Our other top flight side was less successful. Away at La Marina, the Sycamores secured 4 points against a strong Explorers side, courtesy of the same old usual suspects: Zoe & Jim Wilcock, Ken Parker 19-13. Jim Oliver, Steph 'Trunkle Trunkle Little Star' Taylor, Brian Miller 17-12. The Chestnuts also had to hit the road - a short trip to Vistabella against the Albatross (just love Fleetwood Mac's haunting instrumental of the same name!). Unfortunately, they took a bit of a roasting (chestnuts, roasting - how very seasonal), nevertheless, these 2 rinks served up 4 very tasty points: Janet Webb, Lynn Morris, Phil Heyes 24-11. Margaret Dewar, Tony Coombs, Chris Dewar 16-15.

Having dropped off the Benidorm sightseers, those intrepid winter leaguers made their way to Finca Guila. A satisfactory win on 2 rinks, resulted in a 4-6 defeat, as shots went the way of the hosts. "Oh, we do like to be beside the seaside": Bobbie Sims, Steve Hibberd, Mike Veale, Steve Cantley 19-13. Sue Johnson, Bill Sims, Colin Lloyd 16-13. Not to be outdone, the Berleeners also added a further 2 points to their tally. Although 1 rink lost by a solitary shot, this little lot came to the rescue with a comfortable 26-17 victory: Jill Collins, Hilda Cork, Tony Coombs and super swallow, skip Graham Watt.

I don't believe it! Only 5 days after San Luis went and won by 1 shot, they did it again. This time, Oaks were the victims, in a Southern League match against the Lions. Three rinks won, to secure their team 6 points, and here they are: Jean Thompson, Mike Veale, Steve Cantley 19-11. Jill Collins, Ian Kenyon, Barry Collins 22-19. Di Lawton, Ronnie Cairns, Dave O'Sullivan 21-12. Over at Monte Mar, the Cedars ran riot over MM Toreadores. Four rinks won, and 2 drew, giving them a very commendable 12-2 victory. Muy bien: Fred Tilley, Penny Tomkins, Ted Upham 23-8.

Janet Webb, Joan Oliver, John Newell 22-15. Marina Beardsall, Mike Kilby, Pete Tomkins 23-11. Margaret Dewar, Chris Dewar, Jack Redfern 21-14. Barbara Doran, Tony French, John Wray 15-15. Nadine Bater, Steph Taylor, Allan Brown 17-17. At time of going to press, no results had been received from the Elms.

By Norman Adcroft S.A.B.A. Voyager and Enterprise Leagues 3rd Dec. The Pioneers entertained San Luis Vulcans but lost out points wise 8-6 by only managing to win on two rinks but taking the shots 95-87. Winning rinks, Gill Sheldon, Romie Hutton, John Clarke, 24-8, and George Seaman, playing with Pat and Vic Moore 27-4. Two good wins which contributed greatly to our winning shots tally.

The Sputniks had a disastrous day playing a home game against La Marina Pathfinders only managing to pick up one point for a drawn rink, Shots not surprisingly 90-126 to the Pathfinders. Drawn rink, Bill Dawson, John Owen and Terry Worth, 20-20.

The Apollos played an away game at San Miguel against the Meteors and came away with 5 points, a fair result in the circumstances. Winning rinks, Sheila Chorley, George Griffiths, Chas Chorley 22-18, Barbara Cooper, Steve Pond, Jack Cooper, 20-17. Our drawn rink, Joy Gardner, Bill Jordon, Derek Pickwick, 20-20.

C.C.B.A. Southern League B & C. 7th Dec. The Golds had a good result winning on 3 rinks and taking the overall shots by 166-92, and the points 8-6. Winning rinks were Jo Elkin, Ron Sheldon, Vic Moore, 29-13, Jean Murphy, Norman Murphy, Ivan Goodsell, 25-12, Gill Sheldon, Roy Millward, Johnnie Ryder 20-13. Thanks to our Friendly Rink Dave Davies, George Seaman, Derek Souter 20-15.

The Blues went down to a 12-2 defeat playing away against a strong Dolphins side at La Marina. Our Sole winning rink was Pat Baylis, Bernadette McDonnall and Mike Kelly 20-15. Shots to the Dolphins 12587. The Silvers played an afternoon home game against the Country Bowls Harvesters but ran out losers. Winning on three rinks each and with the overall shots of 91-108 in favour of the Harvesters the Harvesters took the points 6-8. Our winning rinks were Dawn Taylor, Harold Charlton, Derek Lodge, 22-18, Irene Laverick, John Shepherd, Les Rawson, 16-12 and John Owen, Carol Broomfield, John Taylor, 21-17.

Chicken and Egg 5th Dec. Chicken....Hilary Clarke, Wine...Fred Trott, Eggs....Bob Carter.

If you wish to take up a new sport, and want make new friends, with a little gentle exercise, you will be very welcome. Bowls and shoes can be hired with tuition. New members are always welcome. Ring Jim or Lyn on 690190523 and they will help, or call in at La Siesta Bowls Club at Calle Rossini La Siesta Urb. If any members know of any business or sponsors they think would, help with sponsoring these reports, please contact any committee member or ask them to call the LEADER directly. Thank you.

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BAD DAY AT THE OFFICE FOR FC TORREVIEJA FC TORREVIEJA ................1 CF BORRIOL .......................2 On the back of a mini unbeaten run of 3 matches, Torry faced 3rd from bottom Borriol, who, up to then, had not won away all season. But on Constitution Day, last Thur, at the Vicente Garcia Stadium, it all changed - for the worse!

Some 300 fans witnessed a way below par performance from a Torry side, sadly lacking in all departments, allow an average Borriol side execute a smash and grab raid with aplomb.

Three changes from the side that drew at La Nucia, saw recalls for keeper Manolo, midfielder Cuco Ros, and striker Koeman. Before match referee Garcia Acena could commence proceedings, Torry captain Jorge, rushed over to where his girlfriend was sitting in the crowd, and proposed to her altogether now: 'ahhh, isn't that lovely'! Torry started the brighter of the 2 teams, and on 6 mins could have opened the scoring. A long range shot by Javi Rosa was spilled by keeper Eddy into the path of Luis Carlos, whose fine effort was turned away for a corner. Borriol striker Sanchis should have done better when through on goal, but his close range shot was well saved by Manolo. When a 14th min corner was met at the near post by the head of central defender Gonzalo, the unorganised Torry defence seemed shell shocked, as the ball nestled into the back of the net, giving the visitors a surprise lead. A Jorge headed effort from a corner sailed the wrong side of the bar, before striker Gasch was guilty of a howler. From no more than 2 yards out, he somehow contrived to smack the ball onto the crossbar, whilst an open goal screamed, "Fill your boots sunshine, I'm here for the taking!". As so often happens in sport, if you don't take your chances, you live to regret it. So when on the half hour mark, Caballero rifled home from just inside the pen area to double the visitors lead, visions of the earlier terrible miss, came back to haunt. Abel pulled one back for Torry 2 mins later with a fierce drive, but half time arrived without either keeper seriously troubled further. Early in the 2nd half, Sanchis should have got his name on the scoresheet, but he horribly sliced his shot wide of an open Torry goal. Caballero came close to putting the game out of Torry's reach, but his drive hit the post and bounced to safety on 62 mins. A straight red card was given to sub Martin for kicking Abel, reducing the visitors to 10 men on 84 mins. Inside stoppage time, first Gasch sent a long range shot agonisingly wide, then an indirect free kick only 5 yards out, was deflected behind, as Torry huffed and puffed, but could not blow the Borriol mean defensive wall down.

On Sunday morning FC Torrevieja were hoping to get back to winning ways against newly promoted Elche Illicitano but yet again they fell far short. But on the back of a nine game unbeaten run Elche were in front through Carlos on the half hour. The home side extended their lead throughthe same player just 5 minutes into the 2nd period after which there was no way back for the visitors. Final result Elche 2 FC Torrevieja 0.

Next weekend Torry entertain CD Llosa against whom they will be looking for their first win on the back of these two depressing defeats.

HORADADA BOWLS REPORT Monday the 3rd of December, and the Falcons were playing an away game against the Quesada Pearls. This game started a little late due to a vehicle breakdown, this resulted in the Falcons fielding 5 rinks only. As the morning progressed, things did not get any better. Although there were several close games, unfortunatley, we came away with no points. No tears guys.... more determination! The Condors, in the Voyager League, were at home this week against the Diamonds from Quesada. Although the team would have liked a few more points, the 4 points gained were very welcome.

Well done to the winning rinks of: Alan Russell, Bill Stanaway and John Wilson 24 - 19; Sylvia Fleck, Roy Thompson and Barry Evans 21 - 10 Friday the 6th of December, brought a smile to all our faces. We were hoping for a good result to keep us near the top of the Southern Division B League table, and the game against La Manga Crusaders provided us with 12 points that were well deserved. We are hoping that this result will see us at the top of the table at the end of the day..... fingers crossed.

Many thanks to everyone from La Manga Club who are always a delight to be with..... win or lose. Well done to the winning rinks of: Rose Guppy, Ann Hartley and John Hurlock 27 - 12; Maureen Semper, Tony Burchall and Alan Pugh 19 -17; Wayne Jackson, Brian Guppy and Mike Douglas 27 - 15; Carol Linehan,Roy Thompson and Mick Blunt 23 - 19; Fred Trigwell, John Bailey and Terry Hucknall 28 - 06. Shots for: 139 against 86.

One of the rinks managed to win 6 ends ONLY and still win!!

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DRA W TAKES ELCHE FIVE POINTS CLEAR BARCELONA ‘B’ .......................1 ELCHE CF .................................1 An unexpected home defeat for secondplaced Almeria at home to Lugo meant this draw was actually a great result for Elche.

Their away match at the ‘Mini-Estadio’ in the great city of Barcelona against their prolific ‘B’ team was billed in the Spanish press as the best attack in the league, Barca’s, versus the best defence in the league, Elche’s - 34 goals scored against 8 conceded, both in 17 games. 10,375 souls turned up to watch who would come out on top, the highest attendance there for two years.

Rivera was back from suspension in midfield for the Illicitanos, thank goodness, to leave Generelo where he belongs, on the sidelines. Powel started upfront again, no place yet for top scorer Xumetra, otherwise Elche at full strength. You’re never sure which Barca will turn up, but their youngsters are having a good season in 2A, starting the day in sixth place.

But hey, Elche are not top of the table for nothing...

The Illicitanos started well, especially down the left flank where one of the season’s finds, Fidel was finding space and looking dangerous. But on the quarter-hour Barca’s Roberto burst through down the right and his low cross struck Rivera’s arm – penalty, said the ref. Heroic Herrera in Elche’s goal, and king-pin of the league’s meanest defence almost got his hand to it, but Barca’s brightest star Deulofeu scored in the corner. The last time Elche lost was by the odd penalty at neighbours Murcia in October.

Hmm...

Back came the Illicitanos with Fidel feeding Coro, his shot guessed right

by Oler in Barca’s goal. Fidel looked the key to the way back as he had

BY JOHN MCGREGOR

FIDEL got Elche’s well deserved 66th minute equaliser

two efforts beaten out by Oler, but 1 – 0 it stayed at half-time.

Two minutes into the second half, Powel crossed low from the left and Coro pushed his shot just wide. Powel himself then cut in from the left, lifted his lob over Oler but also over the bar. Surely a goal would come with all the Elche pressure? Cometh the hour (65th minute, actually) cometh the man – yes, that man Fidel this time did the job properly.

Following a slick one-two with Coro, another new star this season, super Suarez surged forward from right-back, lost the ball to Kiko Fermania, regained it with a strong no-nonsense tackle, and pulled it back perfectly from the by line to Fidel in the middle on the penalty spot. The winger controlled it before coolly slotting the ball into the corner for the welldeserved equaliser: cue Elche celebrations - it had been coming.

Elche weren’t finished yet as Cool-hand Luke Albacar found Carles Gil beautifully, unmarked with only Oler to beat, but his tame shot was pushed to safety. Sound Elche coach Fran Escriba rang the changes as usual: Xumetra for Powel, Pelayo for Fidel, and for the last ten minutes the popular Linares came on for Coro upfront. Poor Linares, who has been so unlucky with bad injuries, but keeps coming back, always gives 110% and his return bodes well for the rest of a long season.

Elche had more of the game, and deserved better than a draw, but that’s football and the Illictanos showed great spirit to fight back from the early set-back. A very big test is coming next week as Elche host second-placed, and relatively-near neighbours Almeria, who lost 1 -0 at home to Lugo.

The match is appropriately at 12 noon, showdown - but win, lose or draw Elche will still deservedly be top – see you there?

Mucho Elche!