The Leader 454

No 454

Monday, 28th January, 2013

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The former Mayoress of Orihuela, M贸nica Lorente, made a surprise return to the Playa Flamenca town hall on

Wednesday, to head a press conference with her new political ally, Robert Houliston of the CLARO coastal party.

The pair were there to highlight what the joint PP and Continued on Page 2

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE CLARO representatives feel are the significant deficiencies in the running of the municipality, specifically the lack of interest in the coast.

Following this press conference, the Councillor responsible for most of the elements criticized, in particular that of the coast, Pedro Mancebo, defended his and the tri-party coalitions position. In principle, denying all of the claims made, Mancebo stated that Lorente and Houliston are, “Either liars or ignorant, and I will leave them to choose which they are”.

The renege of promises set out by the current mayor, Monserrate Guillén of the Los Verdes, and his team following the sale of coastal land. As detailed in The Leader this week, the agreement was that 40% of all funds raised by the sale of land would be invested straight back into the coast, the biggest tax earner in the municipality, the other 60% being divided equally between the city and the surrounding villages.

Rather than this promise taking place, all the money raised from the first sale would go to renovate a single street in the city of Orihuela, a street that Lorente points out is where the councillor responsible for selling the land, Antonia Moreno of the PSOE, actually lives.

Pedro Mancebo defended the position of the government and reported that all of these allegations are in fact lies. The plan to renovate the street in Orihuela city are nothing more than that, a plan, and he assures us that 40% of the sale of the land that has already occurred will be coming to the coast, totalling between 400 and 500 thousand euro. This money will be invested as a priority in a library for the coast, for which a number of sites have been identified, and will shortly be put to tender to

Monday, 28th January, 2013 allow the council to acquire the best price from the buildings available. In addition to the library, Mancebo said that the money would go towards renewing street signs, bollards and hand railings, for which the coast has suffered a spate of thefts recently, and the budget for this plan is in the region of 600 thousand euro.

There would also be an allocation of the funds given to the work on the Paseo Maritimo, and the reopening of an illegally closed walkway where residents have blocked the public path. Quite how these figures balance is not clear, as the income is clearly less than the budget of just one of these projects, but was can assume that is being dealt with already.

With regards to the next plot of land to be sold, Mancebo stated that he doesn´t know the exact location that Moreno has chosen, but he does know that the land will not be classified as “protected”, and will be land that was assigned as available for sale by the previous government of Monica Lorente. He also explained that the reason for having these plots of land is to enable them to be sold and gain from the sales of them.

The question was also raised about the employment of an assistant for the councillor for the coast. This is a function which was apparently no longer needed, following the resignation of Houliston from the government team, and his own then advisor, and yet, according to Lorente, documents now indicate the employment of a Alejandro Navarro Calatayud in the role, and having been employed since July of last year, plus the increase in salary in November to the maximum permitted amount, which was double his starting wage and around 33,000 euro, and yet the allegation is that nobody has actually seen or indeed knows this person, who is being paid by

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Pedro Mancebo has now recruited local businesssman Ray Kearney as advisor.

the tax payer.

Mancebo confirmed that it is true that Calatayud was appointed into the post, as the documents state, and that his salary was increased, but this increase was due to the fact that the role became full-time, rather than the initial part-time appointment, and as a graduate, he was entitled to the higher pay grade of 33,000 euro.

But, Calatayud himself made the decision not to take the job and to remain working as a lawyer in his current role and practice.

Still believing that there was now a need for an assistant, Mancebo then recruited Raymond Kierney into the role of advisor, but this post has not been formulated by the town hall yet, which is why it is not on any official documents.

Kierney, who is well known for his letters of support for Mancebo and his criticism of anybody who doesn´t agree, would be on a lower pay grade of 25,000 euro per year, as he is not a graduate, thus saving the town hall even more money than they first intended.

Mancebo also pointed out that even on a salary of 25,000 euro, this is still 2,000 euro less than the lowest pay grade under the Lorente regime.

Mancebo has also produced a document that he says proves these facts, but more importantly, it proves that neither Calatayud, nor Kierney, have actually received any money from the town hall, for the rea-

sons already explained.

Whilst also highlighting another story we covered last week, that of the closure of the National Police office.

Mancebo states that the closure of the office was in fact true, but he himself had been involved in a meeting with those involved, and that collectively an agreement was reached to keep the office open for three days per week.

However, at the last minute, instructions were received from Alicante telling the police not to open. Mancebo then asks, “I would like to know what Monica Lorente does in Alicante, as that is where the decision was made”, criticising her for not fighting to save a function for the residents from her senior position there.

Macebo went on to say that, “this office will open again”, as he himself will be negotiating this with those responsible for the closure.

Both Lorente and Houliston pointed out that the closure of the Police office is just the tip of the iceberg of destruction and disinterest, as just next door is the office of Aquagest, the water supply company. The announcement has now been made that this office will also close down, and residents of the coast will have to travel to either to Alicante or Elche to have their enquiries dealt with.

Mancebo rejected this claim as utterly false, as he is the councillor responsible for assigning the contract of this utility and he was not aware of any intention to close the office. Having then spoken to Aquagest, they also state that they have no public administration facilities at Elche anyway, but he also states that the company have no intention to close the office and if they did, he would have the power of negotiation by not giving them the money for projects such as the planned renewal of the water structures

in Orihuela city.

The PP / CLARO collaborators believe that their case shows evidence that the coast is suffering under the current regime. Pedro Mancebo still feels that he can defend the actions of the town hall, denying many of the accusations presented, and proving that there are a number of factual inaccuracies.

It may be simple enough to say that Mancebo had already been given the points of critique in advance, and so his answers would already be geared to the questions he was to be faced, and politics always carries elements of spin with a mixture of smoke and mirrors, but all we can do is make our own minds up.

Mancebo also said that he believes, “actions speak louder than words”, and perhaps that is the only way we will know the full truth, or who lies, or who is in fact ignorant; whether any of the promises made actually come to fruition.

If we see a library on the coast, before the renewal of the streets in the city, if we see the police return, if we see the Aquagest office remain open and if it is in fact true that the tourism office has only been closed occasionally. Either way, the clock is still ticking, one way or another, as the next elections are not too far away, when we will be able to look back at the promises of the manifestoes and see exactly what was delivered, before the residents have to choose who to put their faith into next time.

After all, to use one of Mancebo´s own analogies, if we take our car to a garage and it is constantly scratched, we would naturally choose to take our car elsewhere.

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BRIDGING THE GAP

The plan to close the road which runs from the Bigastro end of the city of Orihuela, under the railway, and leads to a roundabout from the CV95, was halted this week after it was decided that this would cause too much disruption to the traffic flow.

The road was to be closed “indefinitely”, as part of the high-speed railway line redevelopment, although quite why the disruption wasn´t realised earlier from

the plans could be questioned, but workers who arrived to carry out the work were prevented from doing so on instructions from the town hall.

The underpass has now been reduced from the original four-lane dual carriageway to just two lanes, allowing the stretch to remain open, for the time being.

Whilst discussing this work, planning is also taking place that could well ease normal traffic flow in the future. In a meeting in

Madrid this morning, the councillors for Town Planning and Infrastructure, Antonio Zapata and Pedro Mancebo, along with the company responsible for the work, discussed the viability of creating a fourth direct route for vehicles, which would run from Correntías to the city, avoiding the train tracks altogether.

However, the Orihuela council would not be required to pay for the work, as the value assigned to the project could simply be surrendered in land from the municipal catalogue, or urban plots, to the same

value as the quote of the final cost of the work valuation, according to a statement issued by Zapata.

So far, a draft agreement has been provided that would see three steps to

completion, as well as the 5,000 square metres of land that the town hall would give to Adif. As part of the longer term goal, an agreement would also see the creation of improvements

to some of the homes affected by the new roadway, as well as the provision of protective screens and fencing to deter vandals and protect home owners from falling objects.

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CABO ROIG PATRICK’s DAY The preparations for this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade are in full swing thanks to the traders, Residents Associations of Cabo Roig and the Orihuela Costa town hall.

Once again the parade will begin in Cabo Roig on the 17th of March at 15.30pm.

This year the Grand Marshall will be Eamonn O’Hara from Sligo, a former celebrated footballer who starred for Ireland against Australia. Also a number of other well know Irish personalities will be in attendance, who we will be letting you know about over the next couple of weeks.

This year we will have a group of Irish dancers from Limerick who will be performing in their tradition Irish dance costumes in various parts of Cabo Roig. It is also hoped to have traditional Irish music performing on the day. Exite Radio will be at the start line with their Roadshow which will be broadcasting live from the venue. All will be revealed at a later date.

The parade will be led once again led by the Torrevieja pipe band followed by St Patrick himself. This year we intend it to be bigger and better than previous years with more floats and bands taking part. We would also like to have schools and sports clubs participating in the parade.

Cabo Roig will be covered with buntings and flags on the day to ensure that there is plenty of colour.

It is also intended to have face painters and bouncy castles in various parts of Cabo Roig.The parade will start at the back of the strip in Cabo Roig and

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follow the same rout as last year. A number of stewards will be on hand to keep the parade moving.

A lot of fundraising has already taken place with more to follow. All local radio stations in Ireland will be contacted over the next few weeks to promote the parade and the Orihuela Costa. This year extra flights have been put on because of the success of the parade over the last couple of years. The committee have been meeting over recent months to get everything in place and a special word of thanks to the town hall of Orihuela Costa for their support once again. Without it the parade could not take place. The Saint Patrick’s day parade has put Cabo Roig and the Orihuela Costa on the map as a place to go so this year let’s make it even bigger and better for the region. If you are interested in participating in the parade contact Brendan on 663 295 066 or Brian on 667 314 676

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A TREE FOR A CHILD IN CALLOSA

The environmental department of Callosa de Segura has come up with a unique way of celebrating the “day of the tree”, by planting a tree dedicated to every single child born in the area in 2012.

Each tree will be associated with the name and date of birth of the child, acting as a lasting trophy that recognises the birth of the next generation in both human and plant form, both of which may be inspired to grow and be nurtured and create a sustainable future for the planet, at least in some small way.

The aim will also be to get families and children involved in the scheme, so everybody can see and understand the values of

looking after our natural environment, in an event to be held on the 3rd of February.

Applications are now open for enrolment into the scheme and will remain so until the end of the month at the Casa de la Juventud in the town.

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FUTURE STARS CLUB DAY OUT FOR CF MIL PALMERAS The future stars of CF Mil Palmeras got to check out the currents talents of La Liga as they went on a club sponsored trip to the Mestalla stadium Valencia to take in the Valencia v Real Madrid game on Sunday night.

The trip organised by the clubs main sponsor the Abbey Tavern involved many of the players and parents of the local football academy to give the kids a well earned reward for their busy endeavours in the Vega Baja league this season.

Everyone enjoyed a full day out in Valencia involving a visit to the Gulliver park and a tour of the sights of Valencia before heading off to the stadium to see the game. A full fun packed day was had by all and enjoyed by young and old.

For more information on joining CF Mil Palmeras call Scott or Martin on 619 700 439 / 622 295 186 or visit us at our club website www.cfmilpalmeras.co.uk

TENSIONS SPILL OVER BETWEEN TAXI DRIVERS AT EL ALTET There was tension at Alicante Airport last week as Police were called in to keep the peace between taxi drivers, after local operators decided to make a spontaneous demonstration against drivers of vehicles from towns, other than Alicante, who had traveled to the airport to pick up customers.

The situation arose after an incident last weekend when an argument between a local driver and one from Torrevieja ended in assault.

The demonstration saw local taxi operators, tired, they say, of supporting a situation that has gone on for years, unable to hold back their anger, as they berated and insulted taxi drivers from other towns, at one point leaning in through an open taxi window to grab the steering wheel whilst others were throwing eggs.

A contingent of Police arrived at the airport in the morning, staying throughout the entire day, in order to keep calm between the drivers.

Meanwhile, the chairman of the association of taxi drivers in Elche, Jorge Tomás Martín who expressed opposition to any violence, met with the Councillor for Transport, Justino Delgado, to reiterate the unfair situation that his members find themselves in.

He said that the councilor is always ready to assist when called upon to do so, but on this occasion he has very little room for maneuver. But he still has to be informed of the situation which is becoming increasingly heated.

“About 320 fares are generated daily at the airport, of which approximately a hundred are being taken by outsiders,” Martín confirmed.

Justino Delgado explained that "at El Altet airport, the pickup of passengers should only be made by Elche taxi operators, although taxis can come out on request if the destination is the home town of taxi driver. In order to control this situation, the Transport councilor said that he is implementing a system whereby operators from out of town will in future carry with them a fax confirming prior booking of the taxi by the fare.

He added that the local police will intensify their work and will ensure compliance with the law and current regulations so as to avoid such incidents."

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ Barrie Mahoney was a teacher, head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands as a newspaper editor. He is still enjoying life in the sun as a writer and author.

TRYING TO ‘LIVE THE DREAM’ I often receive emails from readers, and although I cannot always answer them I do what I can to help if possible. One email in particular, that I received a few days ago, has stayed in my mind. I did reply, but I fear that my reply may have been unduly negative and, I guess, unwelcome.

The email was from a young man called Paul, who was in his early twenties, living in the North of England with his partner’s parents. He was out of work and clearly disillusioned with living conditions in his home town, as well as the weather. Well, most of us will understand that one. His answer was to escape to the Spanish sunshine or the Canary Islands. Well, so far, Paul and I are on a similar wavelength.

It was the next part of the message that concerned me. As well as not having a job or qualifications in the UK, he also had a partner who was seven months pregnant. He felt that the change would “do her good” as the weather was getting her down, and wondered if I knew whether he would be able to get a job during the “slow season” in the Canary Islands. I could confidently reply that there really is no “slow season” here; we get all sorts of visitors throughout the year, and you can almost determine which month it is from the visitors. For instance, the Scandies appear in October and stay until April, the Wrinklies appear in June and stay

until Christmas, and the Gays are here for Carnival and Gay Pride during February, March and May, and rapidly disappear as soon as the school holidays begin. From July until September, family visitors appear from all parts of Europe, with Spanish families, mostly from Madrid, overtaking the number of other European visitors during the peak summer months.

As well as not having a job, or indeed a particular qualification or skills, the situation with Paul’s partner concerned me. Clearly there would be no access to free health cover as pregnancy, unless it is linked to emergency complications, would not qualify as an emergency, which would provide free health care. Paul would not qualify for unemployment or social security, and I had a vision of this little family camping out on a beach somewhere, relying on charitable handouts. Maybe this is OK if you are young, free and single, but not with a family. Paul told me that he had never visited the islands, but had seen a film about it, which is maybe not the best way of finding out about a new place to live. He went on to ask me about the opportunities and costs of renting a small apartment, and added that he had seven thousand pounds in the bank that would help for a while. Maybe, that is a nice sum to have for emergencies, but that amount would not last long without a job, new baby, expenses and an apartment to rent.

Sadly, I replied that, in my view, maybe the time was not right for Paul and his partner to seek a new life in the sun. Maybe they should wait for a few years, visit the islands to see if they really like it and save more money before they took the plunge. Above all, try to secure a job before they committed themselves to a move. I suspect that my reply will fall on deaf ears, and I guess I would be the same if I really wanted to do something.

This email was by no means unique, and I am concerned that the temptation of a new life in the sun for some may just be one step too far in current economic circumstances. It is also clear that

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because of the recession, many opportunities that I and many other expats have enjoyed in the past are being denied to the next generation who may wish to tread the same path. Without being unduly pessimistic, the expat dream has turned sour for many expats, and I hope that, in time, more opportunities will once again present themselves to a new generation of expats looking to ‘Live the Dream’.

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) © Barrie Mahoney

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PLENTY TO CELEBRATE FOR ORIHUELA COSTA RBL

Plenty to celebrate at the meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion when they met at the Olympia restaurant last week.

Not only was the Branch Chairman, Keith Carter, celebrating yet another birthday, but the Branch itself was marking the fifth anniversary of its foundation, having been originally formed on the very day back in 2007. During that time it’s numbers have increased from the low 20’s to well in excess of 150 and it has raised in the region of 100,000 euro for the poppy appeal.

Following the usual branch business ex Royal Marine Steve Munn Gave a most interesting presentation of his personal story during the Falklands war, exceptionally well received by branch members.

The branch meet at the Olympia restaurant in Mil Palmeras on the 3rd Thursday of every month and non members are warmly invited to come along and spend a pleasant evening in an extremely social environment. The meeting begins at 7.30 pm. More info from secretary Helen Lloyd by email: helenlloyd1@gmail.com

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WILD ROCK N ROLL ON THE COSTA

Formed out here on the Costa a little over a year ago Woody and the Peckers are one of the most talented live bands in the area.

Made up of Woody, guitar and vocals, Lee, drums and vocals and Trace the ace on bass and vocals the threesome, with their unique style and energetic performances, they make every party WILD!

The boys feature Rock n Roll songs from the 50's 60's 70's and 80's from all your favourite artistes including Elvis, Eddie Cochrane, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley, The Shadows, Danny and the Juniors and their full one hour tribute to Buddy Holly, just has to be seen.

Every Monday afternoon from 4.30 to 6.15 they perform as ‘The Cadillac’s’ at a jive afternoon but for the rest of the week the handle reverts to ‘Woody and the Peckers’.

If you want to take in a performance, highly recommended, you can catch them as follows: Tuesday January 29 El Viras Restaurant, San Luis Saturday February 9 The Club, Quesada Sunday February 24 Sports Complex, La Marina Urb. Friday March 8 Final Whistle, La Marina Urb Tuesday March 26 Los Rosales, Lemon Tree Road.

HALF A MILLION EUROS SA VED IN STREET LIGHTING The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, and his councillor for Works and Services, Javier Montoro, reported last week that they expect to make a saving in street lighting costs of approximately half a million euros by the end of the current financial year.

External auditors are very positive in their early returns and they report that in the first sector to be measured (Sector 9 - Los Altos Los Balcones), there have already been savings on energy consumption totaling 46,194 euros.

Dolon said that the Audit Division measures the municipality of Torrevieja in 10 areas. If the energy savings are mirrored throughout the other 9 sectors, savings of more than 500,000 euros per year will be trimmed off the street lighting bill.

The savings have been made as a result of the implementation of astronomical clocks, solar lamps and the suchlike, that save over 60% of consumption in the early mornings, as well by a reduction in the intensity of the lights in parks and gardens when they are

closed to the general public.

Montoro said that these savings measures will be maintained, as will the level of street lighting and at no time, will street lights be turned off, as is happening in other towns and villages, to reduce consumption. He also confirmed that the redevelopment in San Roque and New Torrevieja will include the installation of LED type lights, which save up to 60% of energy consumption. The intention in Torrevieja is that over the years all city streetlights will have this type of lighting.

It is expected that once the new contract is awarded these measures could eventually result in up to 1,500,000 euros of annual savings.

Torrevieja has a total of 18,000 street lights. The annual budget for street lighting and municipal buildings amounts to 3.3 million euros.

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BEACH WALL COLLAPSE DANGER

Pedro Mancebo, Councillor for the Coast, Infrastructures and Tourism, was on site on Friday with members of his team, an engineer and the foreman of the maintenance and infrastructures brigade, to survey the wall surrounding the restaurant La Mirada at La Zenia beach.

The external part of the wall has collapsed and could be dangerous if it falls down. The appearance of the wall, due to its state of disrepair, is also not up to the required standard of one of our best Blue Flag beaches from a tourism point of view commented the Councillor. Mancebo cannot understand how this issue has been left unattended for so long by previous councillors of the coast and for this reason has now taken the task in hand before the main season starts.

The wall is within the public domain and belongs to the Coastal Department in Alicante, hence Manebo has requested formal permission from this department to carry out the repair work as a matter of urgency. The lack of maintenance work from the Coastal Department and previous governments have caused a big problem for the Town Hall.

A project and a valuation of the necessary work will be submitted to the Infrastructures Department which is run by Mancebo and will include all the requirements imposed by the Coastal Department.

Repair work to the wall will include the necessary safety measures, accessibility improvements for disabled people and the appearance of the wall will also be taken care of. Mancebo

explained his team are hoping to receive the permission from the Coastal Department in Alicante to carry out this necessary work. It is my department’s goal to implement a quality policy within our tourism offer which will also benefit our residents.

A further task to be dealt with, practically in the same location, is the graffiti informed Mancebo. We have instructed the community of the Sohal Apartments to remove the graffiti from their walls. The official document requesting this has already been signed and will be sent out immediately to the community. In the case of communities receiving such letters, and failing to comply, the removal of the graffiti will be carried out by the Town Hall and the community will then be billed for works rendered. We of course sincerely hope we do not have to start billing communities for work they should be by law, carrying out themselves, explained Pedro but we have to get to grips with graffiti which is an eyesore and runs the area where we live down.

Nearer to the Town Hall, Mancebo has addressed the issue of camper vans on the Mercadona parking lot. Mancebo instructed the Policia Local to check the parking lot where the camper vans have parked and the owner of this land has been requested to remove the campers from this site. The parking lot is not a licensed camping site and camper vans are not allowed. The owners of camper vans must comply with all the correct regulations and these cannot be achieved on this particular site. Public water and electricity cannot be used free of charge and sewage must be disposed of in the correct manner.

Representatives of local residents in Hurchillo also met with the cllr for infrastructure, Pedro Mancebo, early last week to discuss road safety and traffic calming issues including the introduction of pedestrian crossings and speed bumps in the road at the Restaurante Cabrera, installation of mirrors on two blind crossings, improvement of vehicle access and the addition of pedestrian crossings at the roundabout.

Mancebo has said that anyone with concerns regarding road safety should forward them to the Department of Infrastructure and Transport, who are responsible such matters. They will all be investigated and assessed.

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DECEMBER HOTEL OCCUPANCY DOWN

Hotels across Valencia saw December occupancy figures of 34.7%, which meant that the autonomous community was in fourth place in overall figures, according to data released this week by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).

Perhaps not surprisingly, given the higher winter temperatures, the Canary Islands was number one with 63.5% of all hotel rooms occupied, then came Madrid with 41% and the Balearic Islands with 35% occupancy.

Prices too saw a drop with a night in Madrid costing 4.7% less than it did last year, with others dropping between 1% and 3% on average.

Beyond Valencia´s 34.7%, the Basque Country came fifth, with 34.6% and Catalonia was next at 32.5%.

Galicia wasn´t the place to visit in December, only registering 17.6% occupancy, with other well known places such as Asturias, Cantabria and Castilla-La-Mancha all reaching in the region of 18%.

Overall, there were 12.3 million overnight stays in hotels, although this figure represents a drop of 5.1%. The data may not be refreshing to city councils such as Torrevieja, who recently stated that they need additional hotel rooms to cope with the demand, despite some hotels in the city remaining unfinished, and despite the open rooms not currently reaching capacity.

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NAUGHTY NAN

The other day I took my 77-year-old Nan shopping and she brought her wheelie trolley with her. When we got home she unloaded loads of extra stuff that she hadn’t paid for including batteries for her torch, a bottle of gin, and a piece of serrano ham. I’d been with her at the till and she definitely hadn’t paid for them, so I’m convinced she stole them. I was absolutely gobsmacked and always thought she was a law-abiding old lady with morals.

When I asked her if she was short of money she got all defensive and quickly changed the subject. My mum would be heartbroken if she knew her mum was a thief, but I don’t know what to do. If she keeps doing it she could end up in trouble with the police but how can I talk to her when she won’t admit there’s a problem?

Veronica This is a difficult one for me to answer Veronica as I don`t know your Gran. Three things leap off the page at me but at the end of the day, you have

to work this one out for yourself. Firstly, your sweet old Gran may well be a very cunning thief who knows exactly what she’s doing, if you’re able to prove that to yourself beyond all doubts then threatening to go to the police or your mum about this may shock her into retiring from a life of crime. Secondly, this whole thing could be a symptom of some kind of illness which, if left untreated could lead to more trouble. Again, you’ll need proof rather than just suspicions before you start trying to tackle anything like that and you’ll also need your Gran to admit that she has a problem. If this second possibility turns out to be a reality then a GP will be able to help.

Finally, you could be a victim of your own imagination and there could be a perfectly reasonable explanation for the whole thing. The only way forward is to keep trying to talk this through and stress that you want to help rather than cause trouble. Whatever you decide to do, try not to carry this burden alone, I know you say your mum would be upset but the truth is, she would probably be more upset if you kept this from her.

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SPITEFUL SISTER My older sister’s been single for years.

During that time I’ve always had a boyfriend but still made sure I put aside time for us to spend on our own, going shopping, catching up, and just spending time together. But then last year, I split up with my boyfriend of 5 years, and a few months later she met her first serious partner. Since then, I’ve hardly seen her on her own. She won’t do anything without her bloke, and never makes an effort to put time aside for me on her own. I’ve found it really hard to cope with splitting up with my boyfriend, and I’ve needed her now more than ever but I feel she’s really let me down.

Claire Having spent years on her own, your sister is obviously overwhelmed by the fact that somebody out there wants to be with her. I know you’re going through some tough times Claire but try not to lay the blame at your sisters door. I admit that she seems to be neglecting you. The way to deal with that is to talk to her and explain exactly how you feel rather than letting your emotions get the better of you. Right now, your head`s in a spin and that’s only to be expected after a breakup. I`m sure that once you make it clear that you need some support, things will change. Try to stay calm and try not to hurl insults, just ask for help. The last thing you want is a family rift isn’t it? Nip this thing in the bud before it boils over and ruins what you have with your sister. It should only take one open and honest conversation to make her see that she needs to devote a little time to helping you get through this. Just remember that how you feel now is temporary and a few months down the line your life will be infinitely better.

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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.

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LA DYBIRDS FUNDRAISING ON THE COSTA

Our faces may appear familiar to many of your readers, that is because we were previously the founder members of the Pink Ladies, our photographs have been in the local press on many occasions.

We as a group worked together for two and a half years raising over 57,000 euros for the AECC and their early detection of cancer programme.

Three months ago eight of the original Pink Ladies decided to do something different, and as there are many other charities all trying to raise money for good causes, we thought we would get involved in helping different charities along the way.

We eight ladies, Linda, Violet, Pat, Audrey, Sue, Jenny, Pearl and Angela have now embarked on a fresh path, as fundraisers calling ourselves the Ladybirds Orihuela Costa, helping others less fortunate than ourselves.

Our plan is to choose a different charity each year

and do our very best to raise what funds we can for them.

This year our fund raising is the Felix Mantilla Skin Cancer Foundation. We are making this our first charity, for and on behalf of our very dear friend Karen Boczkowski (also an original pink lady) who sadly lost her battle with cancer and passed away in June 2012 aged 56 years. We are doing this with the full support and blessing of Karen's husband Steve and their family.

We will be organising various events for this very good cause throughout the year, the first of which is a Valentines Dinner/Dance to be held on 14th February at the Real Campoamor Golf Club. All tickets are sold for this event.

At the end of the year we will present a cheque for all monies raised to the foundation.

For any involvement or further information please telephone Linda 966 79 1897 or Sue 966 76 4843

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Keep your New Year’s Resolutions and stay in touch with friends and family back home, even when you don’t have a landline!

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to stay in touch with friends and family back home more regularly, but do you worry about the costs when phoning from your mobile? Would you like to have access to Internet the moment your plane touches down in Spain, but haven’t got a landline or ADSL? MÁSMÓVIL is here to help. Nominated in the Customer Focus Category for the prestigious European Business Awards and recently awarded the coveted Ruban d’Honneur status, they offer customer care in English, German, Spanish, and the Scandinavian languages. Moreover, as of mid-January, customer care is also available in Russian, the latest addition to an already impressive set of customer perks. MÁSMÓVIL really does speak YOUR language!

They can help you save up to 80% on international calls from your mobile and will cut your bill in half for national calls too!

MÁSMÓVIL offers the cheapest rates to UK and German landlines, for just 4cts/min +VAT. Phoning home has never been cheaper!

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BARGAINS AND A QUALITY SER VICE WITH MGS During the month of February, if your vehicle is approaching service time, you really do need to speak to Mobile Garage Services, a car and vehicle repair workshop based near the Zoco Market.

For this month only, if you bring this article along and give it to Chris McCarthy, the owner, he will give you a FREE tracking service – Chris will check the tracking and if necessary adjust the wheels - with all full services, far too good to miss. And this is just one of the many excellent offers you will be able to obtain with the company during the coming months. There will be deals available on just about aspect of vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair ranging from brakes, to exhausts to diagnostic checks. So keep watching these pages, and the Mobile Garage Servicing ad in particular, for details of all offers.

As an experienced and time served motor mechanic with over 30 years experience, Chris has a fully equipped garage where, with state of the art equipment, he can carry out any car or vehicle repair, no matter how complicated it might be. He is fully time served so you can be assured that for all your car repairs and motoring needs your car is in very capable hands. Mobile Garage Services can even come to you to carry out those smaller jobs at your home or place of work, saving you both time and money on the Costa Blanca or Costa Calida. You will find the car repair and mobile mechanic service second to none and prices extremely competitive. Be assured also of excellent customer service and attention to detail, all that you would expect from a reputable

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Above all, don't take chances with your car, your wellbeing or your safety - trust the expert!

So, cut this article out and claim that FREE track and adjust with your full service and get your car fit and ready for the months ahead.

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QUARTETS TO REPRESENT SPAIN IN HOLLAND

Torrevieja quartet, Fourmidables As members of the Spanish Association of Barbershop Singers (SABS), Spangles Ladies’ Harmony Chorus of Los Alcázares organised a series of concerts to raise funds to help two young Spanish barbershop quartets to represent Spain at the European Contest in Holland in March this year.

Torrevieja quartet, Fourmidables, SABS 2012 Silver medallists and Cataluña-based quartet, Hanfris, SABS 2011 Gold medallists, appeared with Spangles (SABS 2011 Gold medallists) and the Torrevieja Harmonisers (SABS 2011 Bronze medallists) at two concerts in Los Alcázares and Castalla, and the two quartets also sang to a packed house at Diamante’s Restaurant in El Mojón.

Audiences, whose vision of barbershop may have been of four men in boaters and stripey waistcoats, were blown away by the stunning voices of the two

young men’s quartets and the entertaining and professional performances of the choruses. Their comments ranged from “I didn’t realise that barbershop could be so entertaining” to “The show was unbelievable value for money”.

SABS President and Spangles Musical Director, Gail Grainger, commented: “These young guys are great ambassadors for SABS and we are so proud that they have qualified to represent us on the European stage. It will cost approximately 2,400€ for each quartet to compete in Holland and Spangles wanted to show their support by helping to raise funds for their trip. I’m delighted to say that we raised 1000€ from the series of concerts and we’re extremely grateful to our wonderful audiences.”

After winning a Gold medal, quartets and choruses cannot compete in the following year, so Spangles and Hanfris will be going for gold again at the SABS Convention in Benalmádena, Málaga in April this year. “The Chorus is working hard on our two contest songs and we will be showcasing them at a show in March this year. “ remarked Gail. “Details will be announced in the press and we’d love to see all our supporters there.”

Following on from their gold medal success, Spangles has released a CD called ‘Pure Gold’, which includes their two winning contest songs and many audience favourites. ‘Pure Gold’ is on sale at just 5€. Call 968 432 525 or 968 334 527 to order your copy.

Spangles welcomes new members so, if you’re looking to make new friends and enjoy singing, why not visit Spangles when they rehearse at Las Claras?

They meet every Thursday from 10.00am to 1.00pm.

Please call Lyn on 968 432 525 or Anthea on 968 334 527 to book Spangles or to find out how to join, or visit the website: www.spangleschorus.com.

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CRESCENDO ENTERTAIN NOSMO-KING CLUB 70 plus members of the Nosmo-King Club were entertained by Crescendo Choir at their venue in El Paraiso on the morning of Thursday 17th January.

The Ladies’ shiny red jackets added sparkle to the whole programme. A new pianist, Jose Alberto Morales Rodriguez made his debut and offered a very high standard of accompaniment, working well with the Spanish Director of Music Irene Andres. The programme opened with a Spanish song ‘Besame Mucho’ which was indicative of the improvement in the choir’s Spanish language skills thanks to having a Spanish leader. Throughout the programme every word was heard clearly despite the choir consisting of 10 different nationalities. The words of a line in

one of the songs outlined the need to “join our voices in unity” which can be achieved when music is the common language. The programme was varied and included, opera, Spanish songs, musicals, folk songs, songs with a message e.g. ‘I have a dream’, traditional, national and African and was much appreciated by the attentive audience. The choir chairman, Mary Mitchell was presented with a cheque for 100 euros at the end – the choir support various charities throughout their year.

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SMARTEN YOUR FURNITURE UP AND SAVE MONEY WITH R&A If you have a piece of furniture that is in need of repair, don’t replace it, have it re-upholstered by R and A Upholstery, a small, private concern that has been providing a quality service from its El Galan workshop for the last 5 years.

Owned and run by Robert and Agnes, the couple moved into the area from Glasgow after long and successful careers re-upholstering for Gala Bingo’s and Casino’s. Robert told the Leader “We saw the writing was on the wall with the introduction of the smoking ban back in UK so we decided to move over to the Costa Blanca and try something different. As it turned out we stayed with what we know best and now we have built up a long list of satisfied clientele that we continue to provide with a first rate service. In fact I’m pleased to say that the large majority of our new customers make contact on referral from other satisfied clients.”

R&A Upholstery is a full-service, residential and commercial operation with a distinguished reputation. Whether you need help with re upholstering, large-scale renovations or custom made furniture, they can help you achieve the look you want. On time and within budget.

Robert and Agnes deal with individual requirements, from garden furniture to three piece suites, headboards, pelmets, curtains, in fact anything that can be refurbished by using their considerable skills. But with a large workshop equipped with the very latest equipment they can also take on far more substantial projects, complete bars, office or commercial developments, new builds and refurbishments.

Robert and Agnes are also able to carry out their services either in their workshop or at a place of your convenience.

Agnes said “We believe your furniture should reflect your personal taste and style. That's why we spend considerable time listening to each client's specific requirements and ideas right from the start.

Then we guide you every step of the way until you get exactly what you want.”

So if you have a piece of furniture that is in need of repair, don’t replace it, have it re-upholstered. Robert and Agnes will visit you at home or on site where you can pick the exact fabric that you want and add special finishing touches to make any piece look truly unique. R&A offer restyling ideas and provide new foam and support where needed to make your piece of furniture look better than new.

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ALZHEIMER’S TORREVIEJA BENEFIT FROM FUND RAISING This week has been a terrific week for donation for Torrevieja’s Alzheimer’s Assocoiation.

Firstly on Thursday 10th January members of the NoSmoKing Club handed over 300 euros to Judy Ferris, Treasurer of AFA. The NoSmoKing Clubs’ President Dorothy Gates said that on behalf of her members they we very pleased to continue their support for such a worthy and deserving organisation and applauded the work and dedication of the organisation for this growing problem of dementia.

Then Trish and Martin the new owners of Carl’s Bar in the main square in Los Montesinos continue to be staunch supporters too.

Their Christmas Raffle raised 230 euros, which was then topped up with a further 201 euros from the Charity Night last Saturday ,19th January making a total of 431 euros.

With this sort of kindness and support The Torreveija Alzheimer’s Association ~ AFA ~ can look forward to caring for patients and their families at least for the immediate future. The other side of the picture just doesn’t bear thinking about, as dementia is such a cruel problem which whilst it cannot be cured, can and does respond to the professional cares we are able to provide.

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THE REBEL IN YOU

eyes, as if you'd never seen anything before – keep your brain and imagination active. Then it's important to keep you body active- keep joints mobile – muscles strong - hearts beating – and have childlike fun again, remembering what it was like to be confident in our bodies.

We all get old, not sure many of us really like it, but there's not a lot we can do about it – it's a fact.

What we can do is delay the aging process by living as healthily and happily as we can.

Being content with who you are and how you live is number one priority!

Number 2 priority? Some sort of movement – why? It has been proven that movement slows down the signs of aging – so why not do it.

As a kid we had no fear – we jumped off things – into things – over things and threw things about! Nothing could stop us, we were invincible! Even into our teens and early twenties, our sense of adventure knew no bounds and we were willing to try anything new! Then mid twenties came upon us and we edge towards 30. For some reason we started to get more responsible and serious – a career, a house, a partner maybe a baby – and we stopped exploring so much.

Then into our 30s – holidays might have become more lush, more stars next to the hotel name, safe exotic places – less off the beaten track. 40s – maybe a midlife crisis or two lead to some off the wall purchases, but life continued along the same track. At some point we stopped

MOVEMENT promotes health slows disease progression keeps you independent delays death improves confidence keeps the brain alert improves balance lessens depression – get social!! doing new things – we stopped jumping and we started tiptoeing. Into our 50s, possibly even changing what we ate on a Monday threw us off balance! As for our 60s......... retirement, a change of pace and no fixed schedule for the day ahead.

Along the way, our stopping of doing things leads us to lose our sense of childishness and lose our confidence. Our mortality starts to talk to us, telling us it is here as we pass the half way mark in life. We settle into what we know, what

we are comfortable doing and take the path with pot holes in it where others have been many a time before.

We don't need to jump off things anymore – although you can if you want!!, we do need to step outside out comfort zone, see how the path is that has a few less holes in it and shake ourselves up and this applies to any and all ages.

Keeping the young person in you alive is an easy way to stay younger – look at life again through childlike innocent

KEEPS YOU YOUNGER SO WHAT'S STOPPING YOU? I can't do it!! I have 2 left feet. I'll get out of breath quickly. My knees ache. I can't co-ordinate. I don't know anyone. I can't afford it. It's too far away. What if I fall over? What if I can't keep up?..

There are loads of classes on offer in the area, catering for all different levels of ability. The instructor will give variations to make it easier if you need it, or harder!! If you feel tired, slow down or have a break and join in when you are ready again. If you have injuries or aches and pains, tell the instructor so they can give you alternatives. Unless you try you'll never know.

Lisa has been a fitness professional for over 10 years and is starting REBEL fitness classes at Cheers Bar on February 9th at 10am.

The Rebels: Revitalising with Exercise and Building Enthusiasm for Life.

CONTACT : 602 608 080 Email: lisa@fcubedfitness.com Web: www.fcubedfitness.com

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HOLIDAY CAMP ANTICS Campoverde Theatre Group are preparing for their next production Di de Di. The company is getting ready for the new holiday season when they will again be offering Pensioner Specials. The year remains 1959, and the entertainment staff have aged considerably since we last encountered Gladys, Jeffrey, Ted, Peggy and the Bluecoats, but their hopes and dreams remain the same. We still have our very aged dancing couple hissing at each other, Partridge is still as grumpy as ever and Spike is still trying to bail Ted out of his woes. At least the Craplin Debonaires are a delight in the Hawaiian Ballroom with their excellent cabaret shows. Come and join us for the holiday camp antics at Craplin’s Holiday Camp.

Staged at San Miguel Casa de Cultura, show dates are Friday 15th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th March. Tickets are now available from Colin on 96 677 4127

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TORREVIEJA SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE GROUP

We had our annual "Burns Supper" at the Los Rosales Restaurant on Wednesday 23rd Jan 2013, and all monies after expenses will be donated to the "TORREVIEJA STROKE SUPPORT GROUP".

A lovely evening was had by all, the meal was excellent with all the usual trimmings for a Burns Supper, the entertainment was very enjoyable, Andy Ramage addressed the Haggis with real spirit (Whisky), and entertained us with Song and poems, Gerry Shaw was in charge of the music, and gave us a large variety of Scottish Ceildh and dancing to popular tunes.

We had our Founders with us, Mr Joseph Killeen and Mrs Louie Killeen, I am sure they enjoyed it along with everyone who greeted them on arrival with a standing ovation, and Bagpipes played by Mr Barrie Waddington, who also piped in the Haggis and entertained us with some popular tunes on the pipes.

Our thanks must go to all who attended, 64 in total, as well as the people in the background who organised the event, the speakers who gave the usual toast's, and the committee, a superb evening, well done.

If anyone would like to take up Scottish Country Dancing, we meet every Thursday at 15.00 until 17.30 at the Los Rosales Restaurant, on the Lemon Tree Rd (Guadamar) and you would be made most welcome, and taught the various steps, we do this because we enjoy ourselves, come and join us.

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REACH OUT TORREVIEJA Dear Kevin, Wow, as I am a rather ad-hoc radio listener, mostly only in the car, I heard only today to my great surprise the advert you are running for Reach Out. I cannot tell you how delighted and grateful I am that you are doing this. I felt rather deflated today and hearing this it really gave me such an up-lift, thank you.....

It is so important that we are keeping the momentum going now the ‘Christmas spirit’ has worn off and you are certainly helping to do that.

The British community has really excelled themselves just before Christmas with all that generous giving and maybe you could through Exite and the Leader pass on our thanks to the people out there. Words really fail us, we truly were overwhelmed.

Could we possibly put on your generosity and ask for another radio interview? There are several things we need the help of the public with. This time Sandra would do the interview, just so to keep things more interesting rather thAn just listening to me.

By the way, I don’t think I have thanked you yet for the excellent article you put in the Leader just before Christmas, so here it goes THANK YOU, thank you for everything you have done for Reach Out and all your continued support Karolina <><

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STERLING FALLS TO 11 MONTH LOW VERSUS THE EURO

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Market Commentary 24th January 2013 The pound fell to the weakest level in 11 months versus the euro before data tomorrow that economists said will show U.K. gross domestic product shrank last quarter. Sterling declined against 13 of 16 major peers after an industry report showed retail-sales growth slowed in January, adding to signs the economy is struggling to recover. The U.K. currency dropped to the lowest level in almost five months versus the dollar.

Market analysts are expecting a weak out-turn for U.K. GDP tomorrow, it looks like sterling is taking out stop-losses after its failure to bounce. A stop loss is a preset instruction to exit a trade at a certain level in case a bet goes the wrong way. The pound depreciated 0.8 percent to 84.71 pence per euro at 3:33 p.m. London time after sliding to 84.74 pence, the weakest since Feb. 28. Sterling fell 0.4 percent to $1.5779 after declining to $1.5757, the lowest since Aug. 28.

The gauge of UK annual retail-sales growth fell to 17 this month from 19 in December, the Confederation of British Industry said. Stores predict it will slide to 13 in February, the London-based business lobby said. Fundamentals seem to continue to deteriorate while the safehaven bid for the pound is apparently gone with the U.K. economy already teetering on the verge of a triple-dip recession and inflation stable, markets are likely to continue to sell the pound.

Spanish unemployment rose to a record in the final quarter of 2012 as Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy’s government imposed the deepest budget cuts in the country’s democratic history. The number of jobless approached 6 million people, or 26.02 percent, from 25.01 percent in the previous three months, the National Statistics Institute in Madrid

Spain is home to 1/3rd of the Euro’s unemployed

said today. Spain is now home to a third of the euro regions unemployed. The jobless number rose as Rajoy marked his first anniversary in office. It is now the highest since at least 1976, the year after dictator Francisco Franco’s death heralded Spain’s transition to democracy.

Some officials predict the slump that hit the euro area’s fourth-largest economy in 2008 will extend into this year.

The International Monetary Fund yesterday cut its forecast for economic growth in Spain this year, forecasting that gross domestic product will contract 1.5 percent after previously predicting a drop of 1.4 percent. The Bank of Spain said separately that the recession worsened in the fourth quarter due to budget cuts. The central government and the regions started implementing Rajoy’s fifth package of austerity measures in a year, including higher sales tax and cuts in unemployment benefits, public-sector jobs and wages. Meeting the European Union deficit target for 2013 will require “a very ambitious additional fiscal effort,” the Bank of Spain said. The European Commission said this week that Spain will probably miss its 2012 goal of 6.3 percent of GDP, and in 2013 it sees the shortfall at 6 percent.

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Construction began last week on a hundred wooden cabins that are being erected along the Paseo de la Libertad in readiness for the new tourist season in Torrevieja.

The booths are being constructed to accommodate the traditional craft market, known as the ‘Market of the Hippies’ which has operated for many years along this stretch of the sea front, from the Casino to the ‘Man of the Sea’ memorial.

The new booths will allow vendors, many of whom have been trading on the site for over 30 years, protection from the elements for both themselves and their goods. They will allow the traders to operate all year round as well as providing a uniform appearance for all the stalls, one that is in keeping with such a popular tourist attraction.

The traders will all be licensed at a cost of € 1,800 for each booth.

They will each have a width of 2.90 meters and a depth of 2.5 meters and be completely secure.

The City Council also intends to place municipal information within the market. The construction of these booths comes on the heels of a new ordinance that will regulate the most important aspects of this activity, such as the type of goods that can be sold and the number of traders that can do business in specific lines.

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LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ 1. What is the reverse of a cosmic black hole called?

2. Which mouth watering sweet little confection means 'small oven' when translated?

3. Which amnesic and very well trained fictional character didn't know his real name was David Webb?

4. Each of the following played the President of the United States in films where the world was facing extinction. Can you name the film? a. Morgan Freeman, b. Perry King, c. Peter Sellers, d.

Danny Glover, e. Bill Pulman, f. Henry Fonda 5. What did Fred Astaire, Heidi Klum, Michael Flatley and Betty Grable all do to their legs?

6. Until the mid 1970s Smarties were called Smarties chocolate what?

7. In Venice, what is a vaporetti?

8. Which extremely light chemical element is named after the sun?

9. What kind of weapon was a medieval destrier?

10. The two volcanic eruptions in the last century that caused the most deaths were Mount Pelee (May 8, 1902) and Nevado de Ruiz (Nov 13, 1985). In which country is each volcano located?

11. According to a survey by the Halifax Bank, what is the most common street name in the United Kingdom? A bonus point for the second most popular.

12. The Victoria Cross for gallantry was instituted by Queen Victoria during which war?

13. According to the UN Food & Agriculture Organisation, which country produces the most potatoes, a staggering 70 million metric tonnes a year, 22.2% of the world's potato production?

14. Which visible aid was first introduced for the 1933 F.A. Cup final between Everton and Manchester City?

15. Which occupation has for centuries made the Adriatic island Murano world famous?

1. A white hole, 2. Petit four, 3. Jason Bourne, 4. a. Deep Impact, b. The Day After Tomorrow, c. Dr. Strangelove, d. 2012, e. Independence Day, f. Fail Safe, 5. They all had their legs insured. 6. Smarties chocolate beans. 7. Public water bus, 8.

Helium (After Helios, Greek for "Sun" and also "the god of Sun on mythology" 9. War horse, 10. Mt. Pelee is in Martinque and Nevado del Ruiz is in Colombia. 11. High Street (there are 5,410 High Streets, compared to 3,811 Station Roads, and 2,702 Main Streets). 12. The Crimean War, 13. China, 14. A number on the back of each players shirt, 15. Glass making

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under. A family samples life in Melbourne. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in London, Nottinghamshire and Gateshead. (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather.

(T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. The enforcement officers attempt to evict squatters from a London pub. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. A couple who unwittingly employed a rogue workman in Essex. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt.

From Oswestry Showground in Shropshire. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors.

Chris is angered by Emma’s reluctance to take him seriously. (T) 3.15 Moving On. New series. Drama, starring Matthew Kelly. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. A couple with a budget of £1million search for a new home in Sussex. (R) (T) 4.45 Perfection.

General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Anita Manning and Jonathan Pratt journey from Glasgow to Anglesey. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (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. Max persuades Tanya to speak to him, but Cora is furious when she finds out. Lola says a tearful goodbye to Lexi as Phil takes her away on holiday. (T) 9.30 The Great Disability Scam? — Panorama.

Sam Poling investigates the Government’s expensive welfare reforms that aim to get disabled people into work, and asks who is really gaining from them. (T) 10.00 Miranda. A fed up Miranda packs her bags to go travelling — this time for good — and with Stevie devastated and Penny too busy to notice, it seems only Gary can stop her. Last in the series. (T) 10.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys. Rory and Dino have a bustup, Mark and Betty announce their imminent departure to Australia and a strange phone call causes the Brown children to suspect one of

them may be adopted. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Have I Got Old News for You. Another chance to see the satirical quiz. (T) 12.05 Blandings. Freddie tries to keep his new wife a secret. (R) (T) 12.35 The Graham Norton Show. With Minnie Driver, Stephen Merchant, Clare Balding and the Script. (R) (T) 1.25 The Celebrity Apprentice USA. The celebrities create radio adverts.

(T) 2.45 Weatherview. (T) 2.50 BBC News. 2.50 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Asia Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Close. 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.50 Cowboy Trap. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. (R) (T) 10.35 Sign Zone: Countryfile. (R) (T) 11.35 Click. (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 The One Show.

(R) (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 Reel History of Britain. (R) (T) 4.15 Rick Stein’s Spain.

(R) (T) 5.15 Life on Earth. (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. At Knebworth House in Hertfordshire, Michael Aspel introduces unseen finds from past shows, including a pair of revealing female figures originally displayed in a French brothel.

(R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo embarks on the first leg of a journey from London to Newton Abbot in Devon, learning about a Victorian asylum and making malt the 19th-century way. (T) 8.00 Welsh Railways: Full Steam Ahead. New series. Part one of two. The story of how volunteers, benefactors and enthusiasts worked together to transform a disused line in Snowdonia into the Welsh Highland Railway. Continues daily. First shown on BBC Wales. (T) 8.30 Great British Menu. New series. Chefs compete for the opportunity to cook at a banquet celebrating the 25th anniversary of Red Nose Day, beginning with London and the South East starters. (T) 9.00 University Challenge. The second round concludes, with Bangor University taking on the University of Durham for the last remaining place in the quarterfinals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. (T) 9.30 MasterChef: The Professionals — Michel’s Classics. Michel Roux Jr gives the first of two masterclasses in French cuisine, preparing a luxury breakfast, monkfish liver three ways and cream-filled dumplings fried in batter. (R) (T) 10.00 Winter Viruses and How to Beat Them. Alice Roberts and Michael Mosley investigate viruses, examining how they affect the body, explaining what they are and revealing what people can do to stay healthy. (T) 11.00 Mock the Week — Again. An edition of the comedy show from 2012, with Marcus Brigstocke, Gary Delaney and Zoe Lyons joining regulars Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. Dara O Briain

hosts. (R) (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Locomotion: Dan Snow’s History of Railways. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: Film 2013. (R) (T) 1.50 Sign Zone: Who Do You Think You Are? (R) (T) 2.50 Close. 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T)

based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T)

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7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss Canada. (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.30 River Cottage Bites. (T) 1.40 FILM: The Shepherd of the Hills (1941). Western, starring John Wayne. (T) 3.40 Countdown.

(T) 4.30 Face the Clock. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. The contest begins at Wizards Thatch in Alderley Edge, a village in Cheshire, where guests pick out problems with the continental breakfast basket. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Zumba instructor Zoe Bailey hosts the first dinner party in Shropshire, and she hopes to impress her guests with a souffle starter and a game of gargling while humming a tune. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Krusty agrees to run for Congress so that he can change the flight path of planes passing over the Simpson home, but switches his policies once elected. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks.

Tilly decides to tell the truth about Esther’s ordeal, Phoebe becomes entangled in the bullying scandal, and Brendan helps Leah with a school project. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. People of different faiths talk about how their religion views alcohol consumption. (T) 9.00 Weight Watchers — How They Make Their Millions: Channel 4 Dispatches. Jane Moore investigates the UK’s largest diet brand, talking to food experts, consumers and scientists to assess just how effective the company’s weight-loss plans and products are. (T) 9.30 Wild Things. Garden designer Chris Myers and the team explore Salisbury Plain, investigating why a fenced-off military no-go zone provides the perfect conditions for wildlife to grow. (T) 10.00 Embarrassing Fat Bodies. The doctors advise patients with food phobias and calorie addictions, including a 40st man who has a full-time carer and a woman who avoids fruit and vegetables.

Last in the series. (T) 11.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Deal or No Deal. Another chance to see Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson hijack an episode of Deal or No Deal, originally shown as part of Channel 4’s Mash Up evening. (R) (T) 12.05 Random Acts. (T) 12.10 One Born Every Minute. (R) (T) 1.15 The Shooting Gallery. (T) 1.45 Supersize vs Superskinny. (R) (T) 2.40 Scandal. (T) 3.25 The Promise. (R) (T) 5.20 A Guide to Taking a Photo. (R) (T) 5.25 St Elsewhere. (R) (T) 6.10 Deal or No Deal.

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7.00 Daybreak. With guest Will Mellor. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning.

Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With comedian Rory McGrath. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal.

From Alton Towers. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. With Pam Ferris and Adam Garcia. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (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 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. David worries about breaking his engagement news to Alicia, Belle prepares herself for an awkward evening when Luke comes for dinner, while Sam and Rachel share an intimate moment. (T)

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8.30 Coronation Street. Gail is caught in a compromising situation with Lewis, Jenna prepares for her employment tribunal and Tracy is furious when she receives a divorce petition in the post from Steve. (T) 9.00 Cornwall with Caroline Quentin. An artist calls on a favour from a lifeboat coxswain to help him sketch the coast, Caroline visits a cider farm and a lettings expert sources produce to complement some cottages. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Audrey is devastated as Lewis explains that he is in love with Gail, Jenna awaits the result of her tribunal and Anna reaches the end of her tether with Faye. (T) 10.00 Lewis. Part two of two. The detective is convinced Liam has information relating to the death of Dr Whitby, while Hathaway makes a discovery at the Faulkners’ farmhouse in Croatia. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 The Agenda. New series. ITV’s political editor Tom Bradby presents a discussion on the week’s main talking points, with guests from the worlds of politics and popular culture. (T) 12.05 Monk. Adrian trains for a new physical test. (R) (T) 1.00 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

Guests air their differences. (R) (T) 4.55 ITV Nightscreen. Text-

Monday, 28th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with Neighbours’ longest standing actor Tom Oliver 18.05 Costa Blanca Life (series) – The fiestas in Los Montesinos.

18.30 The Passion - An award winning play is adapted for television in this short drama.

19.00 Let's Talk – Interview business woman Jody Kirby who has set up a foundation for children here.

19.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – last in the series charting the wonders in the seas off our coast..

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music1

7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.05 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 Mio Mao. (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 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Trisha. (T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Essex Jungle. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Nora Roberts’ Tribute (2009). Romantic mystery, starring Brittany Murphy and Jason Lewis. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Rani tells Ajay about Priya’s affair, leaving her mother with little choice but to confess or portray her daughter as a liar. Kyle sends Harley home, but then Sheila moves in. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Leah grows more concerned about Jamie’s behaviour and Brax asks Adam to talk to him, while Tamara refuses to testify when she discovers Kyle has moved in with the other Braxtons. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 The All New Gadget Show. Part two of two. Highlights of Jason Bradbury and Pollyanna Woodward’s recent adventures outside Europe, with reports from Dubai, America, Israel and Japan. Last in the series; (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 New Police Interceptors. New series. The return of the documentary following the work of high-speed interception teams, this time with access to the officers and cars of Cumbria’s Roads Policing Unit; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Rory and Will — Champions of the World. New series. Rory McGrath and Will Mellor compete in the nation’s most bizarre and unusual games, beginning with Reliant Robin racing, nurdling, thumb-wrestling and pea-shooting. (T) 11.00 FILM: Assassins (1995). Thriller, starring Sylvester Stallone and Antonio Banderas. (T) 1.40 Pawn Stars. (R) (T) 2.10 SuperCasino. 4.55 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.20 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (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 Wanted Down Under. The Bowens sample life on Australia’s Gold Coast.

Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer.

Properties in Wiltshire, Staffordshire and London. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. A pub landlord who paid £10,000 for wind turbines that did not work. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. The team helps a woman in Bristol. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Searching for antiques at the East of England Showground in Peterborough.

(R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Mandy’s last day at Ashgate Lodge arrives. (T) 3.15 Moving On. Drama, starring Marian Saastad Ottesen. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. Nicki Chapman helps a couple find a house in Nottinghamshire. (R) (T) 4.45 Perfection.

General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Jonathan Pratt visits the world’s first savings bank. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 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. Max despairs as Tanya refuses to answer her phone, while Masood encourages Ayesha to follow her university dreams. Bianca and Kat need cash to set up a market stall; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Holby City. Malick struggles to deal with the arrival of the son he never knew he had, Elliot’s attempts to help a rebellious medical student backfire and Gemma has problems toeing the line. (T)

explains how and why he is devoting so much time and money to ridding the world of the debilitating disease polio. (T) 12.25 Film 2013. Reviews of Flight, Hyde Park on Hudson and Bullet to the Head. (T) 12.55 FILM: Fifty Dead Men Walking (2008). Fact-based thriller, starring Jim Sturgess. (T) 2.45 Weatherview. (T) 2.50 BBC News. 2.50 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Asia Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News.

6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T)

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BBC2 7.00 Close. 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.50 Cowboy Trap. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Robbed, Raided, Reunited. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics.

(T) 2.00 The One Show. (R) (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 Reel History of Britain. (R) (T) 4.15 Rick Stein’s Spain. (R) (T) 5.15 Life on Earth. (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. The team visits Birmingham, where finds include a Victorian Noah’s ark, a maritime telescope with a fascinating history, and an extremely rare bust of a Turk. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys.

Michael Portillo travels from Salisbury in Wiltshire to Castle Cary, Somerset, visiting a world-famous tourist spot that has been captivating visitors since the Victorian era. (T) 8.00 Welsh Railways: Full Steam Ahead. Part two of two. Support from a global community of enthusiasts helps ensure the Welsh Highland Railway project gets off the ground, despite objections from locals. (T) 8.30 Great British Menu. The three London and the South East chefs prepare their seafood courses, with Tom Aikens and Matt Gillan making scallop dishes and Adam Simmonds delivering langoustine and oysters. (T) 9.00 The Mary Berry Story. The first of two programmes in which the food writer reflects on her life, talking about her childhood and the people and events that influenced her choice of career. (T) 10.00 Locomotion: Dan Snow’s History of Railways. The historian examines how the expansion of the railways influenced working conditions, proved a valuable global export and even changed the way war was waged. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme.

The comedienne discusses property and craft shows with Kirstie Allsopp and has a science lesson from Michael Mosley, presenter of BBC Two’s The Genius of Invention. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Wonders of Life. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: Granny’s Moving In: A Wonderland Film. (R) (T) 2.20 Sign Zone: Nature’s Weirdest Events. (R) (T) 3.20 Close. 5.00 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London

Malick is shocked by unexpected the arrival of his son.

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.

Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With Made in Chelsea star Hugo Taylor. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Warrington, Cheshire. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. With singer and musician Myleene Klass.

(T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

10.00 Death in Paradise. Treasure hunters arrive on the island to track down a legendary pirate’s loot, only to come under suspicion of murder when their geologist is shot dead. Michael Brandon guest stars. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 The Richard Dimbleby Lecture 2013.

Microsoft chairman and philanthropist Bill Gates

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (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 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Lisa catches Belle and Luke in a

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compromising position, Megan gives Alicia a chance to get away from David, and Chas fears Cameron may not return to the village. (T) River Monsters. Jeremy Wade tries to track down a giant fish thought to inhabit a remote Mongolian river where a violent attack has recently occurred. (T) Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?

Couples Special. Chris Tarrant invites Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford, Paddy McGuinness and his wife Christine, and James Cracknell and his wife Beverley to play the bigmoney quiz for charity. (R) (T) Great Houses with Julian Fellowes. Part two of two. The Downton Abbey creator reveals the ancestral history of Goodwood House in West Sussex, for 300 years the seat of the Dukes of Richmond and Gordon. (T) ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) ITV News London; Weather. (T) River Monsters. Jeremy Wade visits Japan to explore the legend of a creature called the kappa, which is believed to lurk in rivers and has a reputation for being a sinister childsnatching killer. (R) (T)

12.35 Grimefighters. A call-out to a Dagenham flat over-run by cockroaches. (R) (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Loose Women. With Made in Chelsea star Hugo Taylor. (R) (T) 4.45 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T)

(T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.05 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 Mio Mao. (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 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Trisha. (T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime.

(T) 1.15 Essex Jungle. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 4.15 Disney Shorts: Magician Mickey. (T) 4.20 FILM: Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss (2007). Murder mystery, starring Lea Thompson. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Priya vows to fight for her marriage. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Leah is terrified after Jamie texts a photo of her asleep. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Monkey Life. Alison Cronin and her colleagues prepare to transport an overweight orang-utan from South Africa to Dorset. (R) (T) 8.30 Highland Emergency. Corporal Andy Firth faces a hazardous winch down to rescue a man stranded at 4,000ft on a ridge leading up to Ben Nevis, and a kayaker goes missing on Loch Maree; (R) (T) 8.30 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 New Benidorm ER. Medics try to find out why a 12-year-old girl is vomiting 30 times a day; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Dallas.

New series. The return of the drama about a Texas oil family. (T) 11.00 Brain Hospital: Saving Lives. New series. Documentary following patients undergoing surgery at Liverpool’s Walton Centre, the only specialist neuroscience NHS Trust. (T) 12.00 CSI: NY. (R) (T) 1.00 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 1.55 SuperCasino. 5.00 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

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

(R) (T) 8.00 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss Canada. (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. (T) 1.45 FILM: The Fighting Kentuckian (1949). Western, starring John Wayne. (T) (bw) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Face the Clock. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. The competition moves to Blackpool, where James Reay and Simon Dooley run the one-star Winterbourne Hotel and Theatre Showbar. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer manages to become the owner of the power plant. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks.

Doug’s unexpected return presents Ste with a new dilemma, and careers are placed in jeopardy as the bullying scandal continues to cause panic at the college. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. People of different faiths talk about how their religion views alcohol consumption. (T) 9.00 Supersize vs Superskinny. A takeaway lover trades diets with a fizzy drink addict, Christian Jessen meets a diabetic patient in McAllen, Texas, and Emma Woolf investigates anorexia during pregnancy.

(T) 10.00 The Undateables. A woman with OCD and Asperger’s goes on her first date in three years, a man with brittle bones takes a girl out and two singletons with autism have dinner at an Indian restaurant. (T) 11.00 Utopia. Grant and the gang feel the full force of the Network’s power when he is framed for a shocking crime, and with nowhere else to turn, they are forced to make a new ally. (T) 12.10 8 Out of 10 Cats. (T) 1.00 Random Acts. (T) 1.05 European Poker Tour. (T) 2.05 Sailing: America’s Cup Discovered. (T) 2.30 KOTV Boxing Weekly. (T) 2.55 Beach Volleyball. (R) (T) 3.45 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind: Body Building. (R) (T) 3.55 FILM: Paper Moon (1973). Drama, starring Ryan and Tatum O’Neal. (T) (bw) 5.35 Smallville. (R) (T) 6.15 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R)

Tuesday, 29th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon Baldock gets a fashion lesson from Trinny & Susannah.

18.05 FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions 18.30 Dave & Andy’s Excellent Adventures (series) – the lads are Canyoning and fighting!!

19.00 Sandling Park – A local producer’s film about this stately home in Maidstone 19.30 Let’s Talk Special with ex-ELO guitarist David Scott Morgan.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under Revisited. New series. Nicki Chapman catches up with the Turner family. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer.

Properties in Lincolnshire, Kent and Shropshire. (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. A customer who paid for a car that turned out to be faulty. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. New series. The team helps a woman in Oswestry, Shropshire. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt.

Two teams search for antiques at Kedleston Hall. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Rob is forced to help a man who keeps taking his clothes off in the park. (T) 3.15 Moving On. Drama, starring Gillian Kearney. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. A couple search for a property in the Cotswolds. (R) (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Anita Manning and Jonathan Pratt head toward Halifax. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Regional News Programmes; Weather. (T) 7.55 Party Political Broadcast. By the Labour Party.

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Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 Panorama. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.45 Cowboy Trap. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 10.00 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. (R) (T) 11.00 Sign Zone: Robbed, Raided, Reunited. (R) (T) 11.30 See Hear. (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 Daily Politics. (T) 2.00 The One Show. (R) (T) 2.30 Weakest Link.

(R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 Reel History of Britain. (R) (T) 4.15 Rick Stein’s Spain. (R) (T) 5.15 Life on Earth.

(R) (T) 6.10 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Part one of two. The team visits Cliveden in Buckinghamshire, where items valued include a collection of jewellery found on a rubbish tip and a brooch connected to royalty. (R) (T) 6.55 Party Political Broadcast. By the Labour Party. (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo travels from Taunton to Minehead, exploring a church, operating a 19th-century signal box and summoning all his strength to move a 110-ton steam locomotive. (T) 8.00 Welsh Railways: Beating Beeching. Part one of two. A schoolboy driver, a station master, firemen and holidaymakers share their passion for Welsh steam trains with dedicated enthusiasts at Llangollen Railway. (T) 8.30 Great British Menu. Chefs from London and the South East prepare their main course and one of them is joined by EastEnders star June Brown for a fundraising challenge. (T) 9.00 The Hairy Bikers’ Everyday Gourmets. New series. Si King and Dave Myers demonstrate how to make gourmet food without breaking the bank, beginning by preparing a fine-dining extravaganza for a weekend. (T) 10.00 Horizon: The Truth About Exercise. Michael Mosley explores research that could change the way people keep fit, including a study that suggests many could benefit from three minutes of high-intensity activity a week. (R) (T) 11.00 The Culture Show. An edition focusing on the world of design, including a report from an exhibition at Manchester’s National Football Museum examining the sport’s impact on men’s fashion. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 The Genius of Invention. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: Dara O Briain’s Science Club. (R) (T) 2.20 Sign Zone: See Hear. (R) (T) 2.50 Close. 4.55 BBC Learning Zone. (T) London 7.00 Daybreak. News and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Lorraine. With The X Factor’s Marcus Collins. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show.

Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning. Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With chef Michel Roux Jr. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Warrington, Cheshire. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show.

Features, music and conversation. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather.

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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 The Food Inspectors. The alarming practice of restaurant workers sleeping in their kitchens and how stallholders store their produce safely at a farmers’ market in Somerset. Last in the series.

(T) 10.00 Africa. The wildlife of the Sahara Desert, from zebras battling over dwindling rivers and camels and swallows seeking out water, to the silver ant and subterranean naked mole rat. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker introduces highlights of this evening’s Premier League matches, including Arsenal v Liverpool and Manchester United v Southampton. (T) 1.05 FILM: The Ring 2 (2005). Horror sequel, starring Naomi Watts. (T) 2.50 Weatherview. (T) 2.55 BBC News. 2.55 ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Asia

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (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 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.25 Party Political Broadcast. By the Labour Party.

(T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Life in the village gets tougher for Chas when a stone aimed at her smashes through the window of the Woolpack. David fights his feelings as Alicia and Jacob set off to Scotland. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Lewis discovers Nick might be the father of Kylie’s baby, Kirsty agrees to let Tyrone see Ruby, Tracy dares Rob to give her a job, and Owen and Anna forbid Faye from seeing Tim. (T) 9.00 Midsomer Murders. When a dairy worker is crushed to death by a giant round of cheese at the home of the world-famous Midsomer Blue,

Barnaby and Jones are soon on the case. Last in the series. Postponed from January 16. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 Inside Death Row with Trevor McDonald. Part two of two. The broadcaster interviews Fredrick Baer, who is awaiting execution at Indiana State Prison for the murders of a woman and her fouryear-old daughter. (R) (T) 12.35 Safari Vet School. A mother and baby giraffe have to be moved. (R) (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 3.45 FILM: Dunkirk (1958). Second World War adventure, starring John Mills. (T) (bw) 6.00 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss Canada. (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. (T) 1.50 FILM: Broken Arrow (1950). Western, starring James Stewart. (T) 3.40 Countdown.

(T) 4.30 Face the Clock. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. Perfectionist Andrea Hickmott and her partner Nick Bonner-Williams welcome their guests to Northrise Lodge in Hastings, but the rooms are deemed too clinical to relax in. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Salesman Richard Mercer hosts the third dinner party in Shropshire. He prepares a main course of paella, before suggesting a ‘Guess the Gadget’ game to entertain his guests. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Lisa resolves to pursue a career in astronomy, but her decision coincides with Chief Wiggum’s new policy of illuminating the whole town all night. With the voice of Eric Idle. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. The arrival of new barman Kevin looks set to bring Brendan back into conflict with an old enemy, and the McQueens try to save Myra from the bailiffs. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. People of different faiths talk about how their religion views alcohol consumption. (T) 9.00 Gok’s Style Secrets. Gok Wan comes to the rescue of a 53-year-old woman who has not been on a date for nearly two decades, giving her a crash course in style and seduction skills. (T) 10.00 One Born Every Minute. A couple who lost their first son grow more anxious with each day on the labour ward, while a father-to-be tries to use humour to deal with his nerves in the delivery room. (T) 11.00 Derek. New series.

Comedy drama, written by and starring Ricky Gervais, following the life of a retirement-home worker and his colleagues. With Karl Pilkington and Kerry Godliman. (T) 11.30 Britain’s Hidden Child Abuse: Channel 4 Dispatches Special. (T) 12.30 Random Acts.

(R) (T) 12.35 Embarrassing Fat Bodies. (R) (T) 1.40 Music on 4: Launched at Red Bull Studios. (T) 1.55 Music on 4: Launched at Red Bull Studios. (T) 2.10 Music on 4: Mercury Prize: 2012 Albums of the Year Live. (R) (T) 2.20 Music on 4: Mercury Prize: 2012 Albums of the Year Live. (R) (T) 2.35 Revenge. (T) 3.20 FILM: The Ice Storm (1997). Drama, starring Sigourney Weaver.

(T) 5.10 Amelia and Michael. (R) (T) 5.20 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.15 Countdown. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.05 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 Mio Mao. (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 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Trisha. (T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5

News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Essex Jungle. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 CSI: Miami. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Polar Storm (2009). Disaster thriller, starring Jack Coleman. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Karl unwittingly gives Carmel a chance to make her move on him after offering his spare room to her, Chris worries about his relationship with Aidan, and Sophie offers Rani support. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Kyle testifies to the extent of Danny’s scheming and Tamara returns in time to appear in the witness box, while Neil threatens Indi in an attempt to find out Lisa’s whereabouts.

(R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Police Interceptors. The return of the documentary following the work of high-speed interception teams, this time with access to the officers and cars of Cumbria’s Roads Policing Unit; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Charley Boorman’s South African Adventure. On the final leg of his tour, Charley learns how to handle a scorpion, spends two nights with members of the nomadic San tribe and goes diving for diamonds. Last in the series; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 NCIS. New series. The return of the crime drama.

Tony tries to piece together the chain of events that led to him being shot and suspicion falls on his ex-lover EJ Barrett. (T) 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Benson visits a woman admitted to hospital with her head shaved, having been raped — but resorts to unorthodox methods to gather incriminating evidence. (R) (T) 11.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 12.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 1.50 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. (T) 2.15 SuperCasino. 5.00 House Doctor.

(R) (T) 5.25 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Wednesday, 30th January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – a ‘mindbending’ interview with Uri Geller.

18.05 Spanish Eye – the re-enactment of the WWII battle of Arnhem.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under Revisited. A family gives New Zealand a second chance. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Lancashire, Kent and London. (R) (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather.

(T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. The officers head to a London guitar store. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. From Seaham, Co Durham.

(T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From the Jaguar Antiques Fair in Derby. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather.

(T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Jas helps a patient who has been involved in a fire. (T) 3.15 Moving On. A man reaches breaking point while looking after his cantankerous father. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. People search for their ideal rural retreats. (R) (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Anita Manning and Jonathan Pratt head toward north Wales. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (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. Masood calls Ayesha’s bluff — but gets more than he bargained for. Alfie puts Roxy’s name above the door of the Vic, while the market traders object to Kat and Bianca’s stall; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 Waterloo Road. Kevin grows suspicious when he discovers Chalky is not who he says he is.

Connor is forced to face up to his actions and Sian’s plan to keep the Barry children apart backfires. (T) 10.00 Silent Witness. Part one of two. The discovery of a teenager’s remains halts an eco-housing project, while Leo is caught up in a hospital siege when a distraught father holds a ward at gunpoint. Continues tomorrow. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 Question Time. Former Labour Home Secretary Alan Johnson is among the panellists answering questions in Lancaster. (T) 12.35 This Week. The past seven days in politics. (T) 1.20 FILM: Silkwood (1983). Fact-based drama, starring Meryl Streep. (T) 3.30 Skiing Weatherview. (T) 3.35 BBC News. 3.35 Asia Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.30 HARDtalk. 5.50 BBC News. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Close. 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.50 Cowboy Trap. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: MasterChef: The Professionals. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Robbed, Raided, Reunited. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics.

(T) 2.00 The One Show. (R) (T) 3.00 Coast. (R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 Reel History of Britain. (R) (T) 4.15 Rick Stein’s Spain. (R) (T) 5.15 Life on Earth. (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Part two of two. Michael Aspel and the team

return to Cliveden, Buckinghamshire, where a delicate satinwood bureau brought in by a descendant of artist Joshua Reynolds is appraised. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo travels from Lynton to Exeter, visiting a garden used as a viewing platform for public hangings and examining a timepiece like no other. (T) 8.00 Welsh Railways: Beating Beeching. Part two of two. Archive footage and firsthand testimonies relive the heyday of Welsh steam as the last generation of railwaymen reminisce about their work. Last in the series. (T) 8.30 Great British Menu. London and the South East chefs Matt Gillan, Adam Simmonds and Tom Aikens prepare desserts featuring strawberry and coconut, frozen white chocolate, and apples and cherries. (T) 9.00 The Planners. New series. Documentary following the work of council planning officers. A Cheltenham couple erect a mock-up of their neighbour’s extension to highlight their concerns. (T) 10.00 The Genius of Invention. Michael Mosley, Mark Miodownik and Cassie Newland examine British inventions that revolutionised transport, focusing on the steam locomotive and internal combustion and jet engines. (T) 11.00 Charlie Brooker’s Weekly Wipe. New series. A satirical look at the latest news from politics, the media and the internet, casting an eye over developments in TV, cinema, computer games and social media. (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather.

(T) 12.20 Football Focus: Transfer Deadline Special. (T) 12.50 Winter Viruses and How to Beat Them. (R) (T) 1.50 The Culture Show. (R) (T) 2.20 Sign Zone: The Great Disability Scam? — Panorama. (R) (T) 2.50 Sign Zone: A Very British Holiday: A Wonderland Film. (R) (T) 3.50 Close. 4.55 BBC Learning Zone.

(T) London 7.00 Daybreak. With guests One Direction. (T) 9.30 Lorraine.

Entertainment and fashion news. (T) 10.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (T) 11.30 This Morning.

Celebrity chat and lifestyle features. (T) 1.30 Loose Women.

Carol Vorderman leads the debate. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Bangor, north Wales. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. With actor Stephen Tompkinson. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (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 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Cameron returns to the village to be confronted by Chas, who reveals she is leaving — with or without him. Lisa arranges a doctor’s appointment for Belle to discuss contraception. (T) 8.30 How Much Could You Save?: Tonight.

Personal finance guru Martin Lewis investigates the cost of brand loyalty, finding out how much money is being wasted by consumers who stick with the same service providers. Postponed from Thursday 24 January. (T) 9.00 Emmerdale. Chas’s bags are packed and she’s ready to leave — and then Cameron suddenly proposes. Meanwhile, Belle feels out of her depth during her doctor’s appointment. (T) 9.30 Nursing the Nation. East Yorkshire district

nurse Michelle Laverack ensures an 86-year-old widow can get around safely in her own home, while a team helps a woman walk using prosthetic legs. (T) 10.00 The Secret Life of Dogs. Martin Clunes narrates a documentary exploring how dogs see, smell and experience the world, revealing insights into the behaviour, loyalty and intuition of man’s best friend. (T)

The prog is narrated by Martin Clunes 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 The Jonathan Ross Show. The host is joined by musician and presenter Jools Holland, Australian comedian Adam Hills, actress Rose Byrne and singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, who also performs in the studio. (R) (T) 12.35 The Golden Rules of TV. Tips on avoiding culinary disasters on cookery shows. (R) (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 How Much Could You Save?: Tonight. Martin Lewis investigates the cost of brand loyalty. (R) (T) 4.25 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.00 Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) 7.05 Sali Mali. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss Canada. (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 Kirstie’s Vintage Gems. (T) 1.45 FILM: Blithe Spirit (1945). Supernatural comedy, starring Rex Harrison. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Face the Clock. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal.

(T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. The owners of The Salutation in Sandwich, Kent, play host, but an alcohol-fuelled evening of parlour games jeopardises their chances to win the prize. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Josh Sedgley hosts the fourth dinner party from Shropshire, and seeing that his culinary efforts do not go down well, he concentrates his efforts on providing entertainment. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer falls out with Marge and moves into the home of a gay couple who keep him happy by plying him with food. With the guest voice of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. A party at The Dog to celebrate Will’s release from hospital spirals out of control, and Dodger begins to worry when he notices the guest of honour has gone missing. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. People of different faiths talk about how their religion views alcohol consumption. (T) 9.00 Location, Location, Location. Kirstie Allsopp and Phil Spencer catch up with two couples who wanted to move to Torbay, including newlyweds who were putting a difficult few years behind them. (T) 10.00 The Restoration Man. George Clarke revisits retired police officer Mark Rand and his wife Pat, who took on the restoration of a water tower at Settle station in North Yorkshire.

Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Secrets of the Pickpockets. The work of specialist teams created by the Metropolitan and British Transport Police to catch organised gangs of pickpockets in

London during the 2012 Olympic Games. (R) (T) 12.05 Random Acts. (T) 12.10 The Undateables. (R) (T) 1.10 The Real Man’s Road Trip: Sean and Jon Go West. (R) (T) 2.05 Saving Face: True Stories. (R) (T) 3.10 Weight Watchers — How They Make Their Millions: Channel 4 Dispatches. (R) (T) 3.40 Time Team.

(R) (T) 4.35 Tony Robinson’s Gods and Monsters. (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. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little Princess. (R) (T) 8.05 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) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Trisha. (T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Essex Jungle. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 The Mentalist. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Goodnight for Justice (2011). Premiere. Western, starring Luke Perry. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Vanessa goes into labour alone, while Toadie seeks proper medical advice when Sonya’s baby also looks set to arrive. Tash urges Summer not to get involved in Susan’s personal life. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Neil is arrested after Sid arrives at Angelo’s in time to save Indi, Dex suffers a seizure, Jett’s attitude mars John and Gina’s reunion, and Harvey struggles to find a best man. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30.

(T) 8.00 World’s Toughest Prison. The technological advances that have enabled a prison in Maryland, USA, to become one of the most secure in the world, holding more than 1,400 of America’s most dangerous convicts; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Dangerous Drivers’ School. New series. (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Winter Road Rescue. New series.

(T) 11.00 FILM: Navy Seals (1990). Action adventure, starring Charlie Sheen. (T) 1.15 SuperCasino. 5.00 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.25 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.50 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Thursday, 31st January, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is with the ‘Forces’ Sweetheart’ Vera Lynn 18.05 The British Consulate – Information on Health and Pension benefits.

18.45 Spanish Eye - The new QE2 visits Cartagena on its maiden voyage.

19.00 Let’s Talk Special with ex–playboy footballer everyone loved to hate, Frank Worthington.

19.45 Hand Made – A short film sent in by local film student – Anti Hero.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Wanted Down Under Revisited. A family that was considering Perth, Western Australia. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer.

Properties in Devon, Kent and Nottinghamshire. (T) 11.58 BBC News; Weather. (T) 12.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. A woman who was unfairly dismissed from her job. Last in the series. (T) 12.45 Cowboy Trap. A revisit to ripped-off homeowners in West Sussex and Essex. (T) 1.13 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Two teams search the stalls of London’s Portobello Road for antiques. (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Rob is interrogated

by Mrs Tembe about a potential new vicar. (T) 3.15 Moving On. Drama, starring Jason Manford. Last in the series. (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country. Searching for a property in the West Country. (R) (T) 4.45 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Anita Manning and Jonathan Pratt head to Anglesey. (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible by giving the least obvious correct answers to questions.

Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 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 celebrity guests. (T) 8.30 A Question of Sport. With world champion boxer Carl Froch; (R) (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Max storms off to find Kirsty — but what happens next catches him off guard.

Masood tires of Zainab’s constant demands and Ian asks Denise to dinner. (T) 9.30 Room 101. Cilla Black, Hugh Dennis and Mel Giedroyc reveal their pet hates, which include giant charity cheques, people who insist others sign cards, Las Vegas and knickers. (T) 10.00 Silent Witness. Part two of two. Conflict brews between Leo and Nikki when he suspects her new boyfriend is embroiled in a cover-up, leaving him battling alone to expose the truth and save lives. (T) 11.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 The Graham Norton Show. Guests include Helen Mirren, and Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann, starring in new comedy This Is 40. Little Mix provide the music. (T) 12.25 FILM: Lesbian Vampire Killers (2009). Premiere. Comedy horror, starring James Corden and Mathew Horne. (T) 1.45 FILM: The Weather Man (2005). Comedy drama, starring Nicolas Cage. (T) 3.20 Weatherview. (T) 3.25 BBC News. 3.25 BBC News. 3.30 TBA. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Click. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 Five Minutes With. 6.00 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.00 The Sheriffs Are Coming. (R) (T) 8.45 Cowboy Trap. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: Don’t Get Done, Get Dom. (R) (T) 10.00 Sign Zone: Antiques Roadshow. The team travels to Wightwick Manor near Wolverhampton. (R) (T) 11.00 Question Time. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 Daily Politics. (T)

2.00 The One Show. (R) (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Classic Mastermind. (R) (T) 3.45 Reel History of Britain. (R) (T) 4.15 Rick Stein’s Far Eastern Odyssey. (R) (T) 5.15 Life on Earth.

(R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. Michael Aspel and the team value antiques and rarities in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, including a carved bone ship and a painting by Scottish artist Hamilton McKenzie. (R) (T) 7.00 Eggheads. Quiz, hosted

by Jeremy Vine, in which the winners of famous game shows work as a team to tackle a new set of challengers. (T) 7.30 Great British Railway Journeys. Michael Portillo starts off in Exmouth on the final leg of his journey to Newton Abbot, going out to sea with an RNLI lifeboat crew and visiting a stormy coastal railway.

(T) 8.00 Railway Walks. Julia Bradbury examines industrial Britain as she walks along disused train lines across England, Scotland and Wales, beginning in the heart of the Peak District.

(R) (T) 8.30 Great British Menu. The two remaining London and South East chefs await the verdict of Prue Leith, Matthew Fort, Oliver Peyton and Arabella Weir, who decide which one progresses to the national final. (T) 9.00 Mastermind. Four more contestants take part in the quiz, answering questions on Red Dwarf, Marie Curie, the novels of Jasper Fforde and the life and career of Field Marshal Douglas Haig. (T) 9.30 Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein. As spring arrives, the horticulturist clears away the last of the winter debris, sows her first seeds and calls an expert in to cloud-prune her box hedging. Last in the series. (T) 10.00 Monty Don’s French Gardens. New series. The horticulturist visits some of the most famous and interesting gardens in France, beginning by examining the stories behind important historic ones. (T) 11.00 QI. Stephen Fry asks a range of unusual questions on the theme of jargon, and Victoria Coren, Bill Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies try to come up with interesting answers. (R) (T) 11.30 Newsnight. (T) 12.00 The Review Show. (T) 12.45 Weather. (T) 12.50 FILM: The Last Station (2009). Period drama, starring James McAvoy. (T) 2.35 Sign Zone: Question Time. (R) (T) 3.35 Close.

London 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 Loose Women. With X Factor boy band the Risk. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Bangor, Gwynedd. (T) 4.00 The Alan Titchmarsh Show. With Mick Fleetwood and Paul Hollywood. (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Tipping Point. Quiz show, hosted by Ben Shephard. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions. (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Cain gets into a fight with Cameron at the garage after finding out about his engagement to Chas, while Gemma is shocked when Lisa tells her that Belle is still a virgin. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Lewis blackmails Kylie to get Gail’s bank account log-in and password. (T) 9.00 Wild Britain with Ray Mears. The survival expert takes a trip down the River Wye in Wales. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Gail is devastated as she learns the truth about Lewis, Tyrone accosts

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Kirsty in the street and tries to take Ruby from her pram and Carla reluctantly interviews Tracy.

(T) Great Night Out. An old friend of Glyn’s arouses suspicion, Hodge’s plumbing skills prove less than professional and Daz moves into Colleen and Bev’s. (T) ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) ITV News London and Weather. (T) FILM: Demolition Man (1993). A maverick cop is freed from decades of cryonic suspension to battle a psychopath in a seemingly utopian future. Sci-fi thriller, starring Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes. (T)

1.40 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Enter the Dragon (1973). Martial arts thriller, starring Bruce Lee. (T) 5.40 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.00 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.25 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 Undercover Boss Canada. (T) 12.00 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (R) (T) 1.55 FILM: Santa Fe Passage (1955). Western adventure, starring John Payne. (T) 3.40 Countdown. (T) 4.30 Face the Clock. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Four in a Bed. The contestants meet one last time to discover how much they have been paid by their fellow hoteliers, before discovering who has won the competition. (T) 6.30 Come Dine with Me. Radio DJ Paul Shuttleworth hosts the final dinner party in Shropshire, and hopes that an evening of unusual outfits, fun food and a bouncy castle will secure him first place.

(T) 7.00 The Simpsons. The family spend Christmas on a ranch, where Homer and Bart help the locals, and Lisa falls in love with an older boy. With the guest voices of David Byrne and Andy Serkis. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. The police are confronted by a wall of silence from the McQueens as they investigate the bar brawl, and the Savages fear the worst as they search for Will. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. People of different faiths talk about how their religion views the consumption of alcohol. (T) 9.00 First Time Farmers. Young people from non-farming backgrounds who are intent on entering the business, including a first-year student at the Royal Agricultural College in Gloucestershire. (T) 10.00 8 Out of 10 Cats. Irreverent panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr, in which teams captained by Jon Richardson and Sean Lock answer questions to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today. (T) 10.30 The Last Leg. Comedian Adam Hills is joined by Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to provide a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. (T) 11.00 Paddy’s TV Guide.

Paddy McGuinness explores the ways in which people interact with animals on TV, showing those who give in to their cravings and others who submit to their animal instincts. (T) 11.50 Rude Tube. (R) (T) 12.50 The New Normal. (T) 1.20 Random Acts. (R) (T) 1.25 2 Broke Girls. (T) 1.45 Happy Endings. (R) (T) 2.10 Don’t Trust the B**** in Apartment 23. (T) 2.30 Bob’s Burgers. (T) 2.55 Glory Daze. (T) 3.35 Smallville. (R) (T) 4.15 St Elsewhere. (R) (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 5.55 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.40 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T)

Princess. (R) (T) 8.05 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) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.50 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 10.00 Tickety Toc. (R) (T) 10.15 The Wright Stuff. 12.10 Trisha. (T) 1.00 Looney Tunes. (R) (T) 1.10 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Wild Things with Dominic Monaghan. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 Person of Interest. (R) (T) 4.20 FILM: Summer House (2008). Supernatural thriller, starring Lindsay Price. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Rhys rushes Vanessa to hospital, and after helping to deliver the baby, he proposes — just as Lucas arrives. Meanwhile, Sonya’s home birth develops complications. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Dex suffers in the wake of his seizure and tells Romeo that he needs help, while Bianca starts to put her life back together, but realises she must do it alone. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 America’s Planned War on Britain: Revealed. Documentary about War Plan Red, an American military strategy to make war on Great Britain, conceived in the late 1920s and developed throughout the following decade; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update.

(T) 9.00 Ice Road Truckers. (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 FILM: The Last Samurai (2003). An American Civil War veteran training the imperial Japanese army joins the rebel samurai warriors he was hired to fight. Historical adventure, starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. (T) 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.55 Motorsport Mundial. 5.25 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.50 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Friday 1st February, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Beam me up Simon! It’s Capt Kirk William Shatner.

18.05 FAQ - Politics in Spain and Neighbourhood Watch.

18.30 Let’s Talk – with top local musician and teacher Nick Barker.

19.00 An Evening With... the Ultimate Take That tribute at the Benidorm Palace Circus.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Igam Ogam. (R) (T) 7.20 Fireman Sam. (R) (T) 7.30 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 7.45 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.50 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.55 Little

2nd february 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Live. With chefs Fernando Stovell and James Tanner. (T) 12.30 The Good Cook. Recipes include cheese and onion pie, and Rockefeller-style mussels. (R) (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Football Focus. Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend’s fixtures. (T) 2.00 Live Six Nations Rugby Union. Wales v Ireland (Kick-off 1.30pm).

(T) 4.30 Live Six Nations Rugby Union. England v Scotland (Kick-off 4.00pm). (T)

6.55 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 7.15 Pointless Celebrities. Alexander Armstrong hosts a charity edition, in which former athlete Colin Jackson teams up with his sister, Casualty actress Suzanne Packer. (R) (T) 8.00 Britain’s Brightest. The last six contestants compete for the remaining place in next week’s final, taking on challenges involving pop group Madness and a German bottle band. (T) 9.00 The National Lottery: In It to Win It. Dale Winton presents the quiz in which five contestants pit their wits to scoop a big cash prize.

Includes the National Lottery draws, presented

by Myleene Klass. (T) 9.50 Casualty. Jordan’s return to Holby reaches a dramatic climax when he is called upon to save the life of the person who killed his girlfriend.

Michael French stars. (T) 10.40 Mrs Brown’s Boys. Rory and Dino have a bustup, Mark and Betty announce their imminent departure to Australia and a strange phone call causes the Brown children to suspect one of them may be adopted. (R) (T) 11.10 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.30 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights of today’s Premier League clashes; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 1.00 The Football League Show. Highlights of today’s games in the Championship, League One and League Two. (T) 2.15 Weatherview. (T) 2.20 BBC News. 2.20 BBC News. 2.30 The Bottom Line. 3.00 BBC News. 3.30 Dateline London. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Our World. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 Click. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 The Bottom Line. (T) BBC2 7.00 FILM: Devil’s Canyon (1953). Western, starring Dale Robertson. (T) 8.30 Great British Menu. (R) (T) 9.00 Great British Menu. (R) (T) 9.30 Great British Menu. (R) (T) 10.00 Great British Menu. (R) (T) 10.30 Great British Menu. (R) (T) 11.00 A History of Britain by Simon Schama. (R) (T) 12.00 Meet the Ancestors.

(R) (T) 12.30 Map Man. (R) (T) 1.00 Indian Food Made Easy. (R) (T) 1.30 Mastermind. Specialist subjects include Red Dwarf, Marie Curie and Field Marshal Douglas Haig. (R) (T) 2.00 University Challenge. (R) (T) 2.30 Talking Pictures. (T) 3.10 FILM: Anchors Aweigh (1945). Musical, starring Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly. (T) 5.25 Final Score. (T) 6.30 The Great Comic Relief Bake Off. Claudia Winkleman, Ed Byrne, Martha Kearney and Helen Glover make chocolate biscuits, lemon meringue pie and a cake to celebrate Comic Relief’s 25th anniversary. Last in

the series. (R) (T) 7.30 Flog It! James Lewis and Kate Bliss value items in Stroud, Gloucestershire, including a signed Louis Armstrong record, a collection of postcards and a silver tea set.

(R) (T) 8.00 Top Gear. The motoring magazine returns. Jeremy Clarkson builds a small car and pitches the concept in the Dragons’ Den, and Damian Lewis is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. (R) (T) 9.00 Dad’s Army. Sergeant Wilson inherits a title following the death of an elderly relative and joins the aristocracy — much to Mainwaring’s annoyance. (R) (T) 9.30 Natural World: Kangaroo Dundee. Part two of two. Brolga continues to raise the three joeys he rescued in his one-room tin shack in the Outback, but one of them is seriously ill. (T) 10.30 Howard Goodall’s Story of Music. The composer examines the extraordinarily fertile musical period between 1650 and 1750, which saw innovations including the orchestra, the overture, modern tuning and the piano. Also on BBC HD at 11pm. (T) 11.30 QI XL. (R) (T) 12.15 FILM: The Good Shepherd (2006). Fact-based spy drama, starring Matt Damon. (T) 2.50 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Handy Manny. Children’s fun. (T) 7.10 Handy Manny.

Children’s fun. (T) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.40 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.55 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.05 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.15 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Ultimate Spider-Man. Superhero adventures.

(T) 9.30 Victorious. Comedy about a teenage girl at a performing arts school. (R) (T) 10.00 Jessie. Disney sitcom, starring Debby Ryan. (T) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (T) 11.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (T) 12.20 Saturday Cookbook. With ITV’s Hungry Sailors Dick and James Strawbridge. (R) (T) 1.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.25 Murder, She Wrote. A famous playwright proposes to Jessica. (R) (T) 2.25 Countrywise. Series exploring the UK’s countryside. (R) (T) 2.40 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham. The presenter travels through West Sussex. (R) (T) 3.40 Dinner Date. With Nigel from London. (R) (T) 4.45 FILM: The Flintstones (1994). Live-action version of the cartoon comedy, with John Goodman. (T)

6.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 6.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.00 New You’ve Been Framed! Top 100 Talent.

Harry Hill narrates a countdown of 100 talentthemed clips sent in by viewers. (T) 8.00 Splash! The final, which sees the four remaining celebrity divers attempting to somersault, twist and pike their way to victory. Vernon Kay and Gabby Logan host. Last in the series. (T) 9.30 Take Me Out. A guitar teacher, a 999 call operator, a choir leader and a butcher enter the love lift in the hope of impressing 30 single women.

Paddy McGuinness presents the dating show.

10.45 The Jonathan Ross Show. The host chats to comedian Eddie Izzard, broadcaster and naturalist David Attenborough, stand-up-turned-actor Russell Brand and action-film star Dolph

Lundgren. With music by Pulp. (T) 11.50 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T)12.05 FILM: Pride and Prejudice (2005). Period drama, starring Keira Knightley. (T) 2.25 The Store. Home shopping. 3.55 In Plain Sight. Mary is kidnapped. (R) (T) 4.40 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) 8.05 Beach Volleyball. (T) 9.00 The Morning Line. (T) 10.00 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 10.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 11.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 12.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 12.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.00 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 1.30 Undercover Boss Australia. (R) (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage from Sandown Park, Ffos Las and Wetherby. (T) 5.00 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. (T) 5.30 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. (T) 6.05 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. Beauty-shop owner and perfectionist Mary Rossiter host the third dinner party in Cork, but her straight talking ensures the food goes down better than the conversation at the table. (T) 6.35 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. Billy Galvin hosts the fourth dinner party in Cork, and the ex-hotel waiter intends to show his best side, having been critical of the other contestants’ menus earlier in the week. (T) 7.05 Come Dine with Me: Ireland. Former lawyer Fiona Buckley, now a nut trader, hopes her belly of pork main will be enough to win her the 1,000 euro prize as she hosts the final dinner party in Cork. (T) 7.35 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.05 4thought.tv. People of different faiths talk about how their religion views the consumption of alcohol. (T) 8.10 FILM: Crocodile Dundee (1986). An Australian hunter with a larger-than-life reputation accompanies a reporter from the Outback to the urban jungle of Manhattan. Comedy, starring Paul Hogan and Linda Kozlowski. (T) 10.00 World Without End. Mother Cecilia sends Caris to France to petition the king, who is desperate to find a way for his army to cross the River Somme, otherwise they will be trapped and under siege.

(T) 11.00 FILM: Along Came a Spider (2001). Detective thriller prequel, starring Morgan Freeman. (T) 1.05 FILM: Chatroom (2010). Premiere. Thriller, starring Aaron Johnson. (T) 2.50 FILM: Birthday Girl (2001). Comedy thriller, starring Nicole Kidman. (T) 4.20 Hollyoaks. Omnibus. (T) 6.25 Countdown. With Dictionary Corner guest Mark Foster. (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. (R) (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) 8.20 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.30 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.40 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 8.45 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) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (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. (T) 11.00 Power Rangers Samurai. (R) (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.10 Inside Hollywood 2013. 12.15 The Gadget Show.

(R) (T) 1.20 Police Interceptors. (R) (T) 2.20 FILM: Mrs Caldicot’s Cabbage War (2000). Comedy drama, starring Pauline Collins.

(T) 4.30 FILM: Desperate Escape (2009). Mystery thriller, starring Elisabeth Rohm. (T) 6.15 FILM: By Appointment Only (2007). A single mother starting a career in real estate is drawn into a mystery when one of her clients disappears. Thriller, starring Ally Walker, Currie Graham and Marnette Patterson. (T) 7.50 5 News Weekend. (T) 7.55 NCIS. A bank at Quantico is robbed, but the team discovers that stealing money may not have been the main objective. (R) (T) 8.45 NCIS. Gibbs sends DiNozzo and Ziva on a decoy mission to retrieve top-secret information from a secure military base, in a bid to expose a spy in NCIS. (R) (T) 9.40 Law & Order. A cop is murdered during a botched robbery, triggering an investigation that leads Green and Cassady to a paparazzo who may have compromising photos of a celebrity.

(R) (T) 10.40 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. New series. The detectives are forced to rely on an officer from another district when a rape victim refuses to talk to anyone but him. (T) 11.40 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (T) 12.35 True Crimes: The First 72 Hours. (T) 1.05 SuperCasino. 5.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge.

(R) (T) 5.25 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 5.50 County Secrets. (R) (T) 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.15 The Milkshake! Show. (R) (T) 6.40 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T)

Saturday 2nd February, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Beam me up Simon! It’s Capt Kirk William Shatner.

18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Politics in Spain and Neighbourhood Watch.

18.30 Let’s Talk – with top local musician and teacher Nick Barker.

19.00 An Evening With... the Ultimate Take That tribute at the Benidorm Palace Circus.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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3rd february 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 8.25 Match of the Day. Including action from Fulham v Manchester United. (R) (T) 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show. The week’s talking points. (T) 11.00 The Big Questions. Religious and ethical debates, with Nicky Campbell. (T) 12.00 Sunday Politics.

Presented by Andrew Neil; (T) Weather for the Week Ahead. (T) 1.25 Countryfile. A visit to south Wales. (R) (T) 2.25 Call the Midwife. Cynthia is blamed for the unexplained death of a newborn baby. (R) (T) 3.25 Live Six Nations Rugby Union. Italy v France (Kick-off 3.00pm). (T)

6.00 Africa. The wildlife of the Sahara Desert, from zebras battling over dwindling rivers and camels and swallows seeking out water. (R) (T) 7.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 7.30 Blandings. The castle is threatened by the return of strict secretary Baxter, until Clarence shoots him down. Freddie turns up with a beguiling dancer who takes a fancy to Beach.

(T) 8.00 Countryfile. Items from the snowy Yorkshire Dales, including cheese-making at Jervaulx Abbey. Including Weather for the Week Ahead.

(T) 9.00 Call the Midwife. Jenny is seconded to a shortstaffed hospital in London, but intimidating surgeon Mr Tracey leaves her reluctant to carry out her duties. (T) 10.00 Ripper Street. Reid senses something amiss when a Jewish anarchist is found dead, leading the team into the murky world of the British government’s fight against international terrorism.

11.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.25 Match of the Day 2. Colin Murray reviews the day’s Premier League action. (T) 12.15 Room 101 — Extra Storage. With Cilla Black, Hugh Dennis and Mel Giedroyc. (T) 12.55 The Sky at Night. From the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. (T) 1.15 The Celebrity Apprentice USA. An apartment gets a modern makeover. (T) 2.40 Six Nations Rugby Union. Highlights of the opening weekend of this year’s competition. (T) 3.25 Weatherview. (T) 3.30 BBC News. 3.30 Asia Business Report. 3.45 Sport Today. 4.00 BBC News. 4.30 Asia Business Report. 4.45 Sport Today. 5.00 BBC News. 5.30 HARDtalk. 6.00 BBC News. 6.30 World Business Report. 6.45 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 Close. 7.50 FILM: A Walk in the Sun (1945). Second World War adventure, with Dana Andrews. (T) (bw) 9.45 Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein. (R) (T) 10.15 A to Z of TV Gardening. Carol Kirkwood looks at themes beginning with the letter E. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. (T) 12.30 The Little Paris Kitchen: Cooking with Rachel Khoo. (R) (T) 1.00 EastEnders. (R) (T) 2.55 Coast. The creation of Ireland’s Clew Bay. (T) 3.10 Natural World: Kangaroo Dundee. (R) (T) 4.10 Natural World: Kangaroo Dundee. (R) (T) 5.10 The Great Comic Relief Bake Off. (R) (T) 6.10 Songs of Praise. Presenter Pam Rhodes meets people who believe they have encountered angels and introduces a selection of popular angelic hymns. (T) 6.45 Ski Sunday. Graham Bell and Ed Leigh introduce highlights of the latest event from Moscow, which featured a man-made course in the city and head-to-head slalom races. (T) 7.30 Orbit: Earth’s Extraordinary Journey. Kate Humble and Helen Czerski follow the earth’s journey around the sun from the March

equinox to the end of June. Last in the series. (R) (T) 8.30 Open All Hours. Comedy, starring Ronnie Barker as miserly shopkeeper Arkwright, David Jason as his downtrodden nephew and Lynda Baron as Nurse Gladys Emmanuel. (R) (T) 9.00 Top Gear.

Motoring magazine, featuring test drives of the latest models.

Presented by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. (T) 10.00 Wonders of Life. Professor Brian Cox encounters extraordinary creatures in the US as he investigates how the senses evolved, charting life’s journey from single-celled organisms to sentient beings. (T) 11.00 A Night with the Stars.

Professor Brian Cox lectures a celebrity audience on challenging concepts in physics, with help from Jim Al-Khalili, Simon Pegg, Sarah Millican, James May and Jonathan Ross. (R) (T) 12.00 Live American Football: Super Bowl XLVII. San Francisco 49ers v Baltimore Ravens (Kick-off 11.30pm). (T) 5.00 Close.

London 7.00 CITV: Handy Manny. Children’s fun. (T) 7.10 Handy Manny.

Children’s fun. (T) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.40 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 7.55 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.05 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) (T) 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Rated A for Awesome. Children’s fun and entertainment. (T) 9.15 Rated A for Awesome. Children’s fun and entertainment. (T) 9.30 Big Time Rush. The adventures of a boy band. (T) 10.00 The Aquabats Super Show. Action comedy. (T) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 House Guest in the Sun. A dinner party in the Spanish mountain village of Benahavis. (R) (T) 11.25 60 Minute Makeover. A home transformation in Reigate, Surrey.

(R) (T) 12.25 May the Best House Win Vive la France.

Homeowners in Charente, western France, compete to win 1,000 euros. (R) (T) 1.25 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.35 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Nottingham. (R) (T) 2.35 Rosemary & Thyme. The duo investigate a death at a theatre. Last in the series. (R) (T) 3.35 You’ve Been Framed! A beagle has a battle with a dishwasher. (R) (T) 4.05 FILM: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (2001). Fantasy adventure, Daniel Radcliffe.

6.50 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.05 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.15 Dancing on Ice. The competition gets tougher for the eight remaining stars as they reach the halfway point, hoping to impress the panel and the public with their new routines on the ice. The results are at 8.30pm. (T) 8.45 All Star Family Fortunes. Former EastEnders star Samantha Womack and McFly’s Tom Fletcher team up with their families in a bid to win up to £30,000 for charity. Vernon Kay hosts the game show. (T) 9.30 Dancing on Ice: The Skate Off. The contestants who landed in the bottom two earlier tonight perform new routines as they battle for a place in next week’s show. (T) 10.00 Mr Selfridge. Harry hits rock bottom after a confrontation with Rose, who has received a visit from his mistress Ellen Love, while Agnes falls out with Victor when she returns to the store. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.15 It’ll Be Alright on the Night. Griff Rhys Jones presents a collection of celebrity bloopers rescued from the cutting-room floor. (R) (T) 12.15 Anglo-Welsh Cup Rugby Union. Highlights of the fourth round of pool matches. (T) 1.10 The Store. Home shopping. 3.15

Monk. Adrian trains for a new physical test. (R) (T) 3.55 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 Will & Grace. (R) (T) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Sunday Brunch. (T) 1.05 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.35 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 2.00 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.35 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 3.05 FILM: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982). Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring William Shatner. (T) 5.20 Time Team. (T) 6.20 Deal or No Deal. Noel Edmonds hosts the high-stakes game show in which contestants can walk away with as much as £250,000 — or as little as a penny. (T) 7.20 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.50 4thought.tv.

People of different faiths talk about how their religion views the consumption of alcohol. (T) 7.55 The Political Slot. (T) 8.00 Come Dine with Me. A week of dinner parties in Edinburgh, featuring an around-the-world menu, a ‘sweetie darling’ theme and a stab at some Heston Blumenthal-style cooking. (T) 9.00 The Hotel. Mark wants Christian to become more cost-conscious and gives him a chance to prove himself by asking him to organise a wedding fair. (T) 10.00 FILM: Source Code (2011). Premiere. A military pilot investigates a bombing by having his mind transferred into the body of one of the victims. Sci-fi thriller. (T) 11.50 FILM: The Accused (1988). Oscar-winning drama, starring Jodie Foster. (T) 1.55 FILM: Rebound (2005). Sporting comedy, starring Martin Lawrence. (T) 3.20 Smallville. (R) (T) 4.00 Coming Up. (R) (T) 4.30 St Elsewhere. (R) (T) 5.15 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.10 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.55 Quick Bakes with Eric Lanlard.

(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. (R) (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) 8.20 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.30 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.40 Milkshake! Monkey. (R) (T) 8.45 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) 9.20 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 9.25 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (T) 9.40 Milkshake!

Show Songs. (R) (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) 10.25 Little Lodgers. (R) (T) 10.30 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.45 Jelly Jamm. (T) 11.00 Power Rangers Samurai. (R) (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.10 Looney Tunes.

(R) (T) 12.20 Once Upon a Time. (R) (T) 1.20 FILM: The Princess Bride (1987). Comic fantasy adventure, starring Cary Elwes. (T) 3.10 Titanic. (R) (T) 6.25 5 News Weekend. (T) 6.35 FILM: The Witches (1990). A boy on holiday stumbles on a convention of witches — but he is turned into a mouse before he can

warn anyone. Children’s fantasy, starring Anjelica Huston and Rowan Atkinson. (T) 8.15 FILM: The Time Machine (2002). Scifi adventure, starring Guy Pearce, Samantha Mumba and Mark Addy. (T) 10.00 Person of Interest. The Machine directs Reese and Finch to protect a lawyer who specialises in suing on behalf of convicts who claim they were wrongfully imprisoned. (T) 11.00 FILM: Rambo (2008). Action sequel, starring Sylvester Stallone.

(T) 12.45 Ice Road Truckers. (R) (T) 1.45 How Do They Do It? (R) (T) 2.15 SuperCasino. 5.00 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 5.25 Divine Designs. (R) (T) 5.50 County Secrets. (R) (T) 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.15 The Milkshake! Show. (R) (T)

Sunday 3rd February, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – with Neighbours’ longest standing actor Tom Oliver 18.05 Costa Blanca Life (series) – The fiestas in Los Montesinos.

19.00 Let's Talk – Business woman Jody Kirby .

19.30 Spanish Dive Adventures (series) – last in the series charting the wonders in the seas off our coast..

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

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PLAYA FLAMENCA. 2 Bed 1 bath, end ground floor apartment.

Gated community, south facing, tiled garden with fruit trees and barbecue, separate private parking space, UKTV, communal pool 400 euro inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (69098) LOS ALTOS. Detached property, comfortably furnished. Located in a quiet street. Easy walking distance to local supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants.

Property consists of 5 beds and 3 bathrooms, distributed over 3 floors including the underbuild.

725 euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (69096) 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 euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (69097) Long term let, 2 bedroom apartment, new A/C, Eng TV. South facing, quiet urb. 450 euro inc.

Tel 965319124 (69093) PLAYA FLAMENCA 2 Bed, 1 bath 1st floor apartment with English TV. Walking distance to Carrefour supermarket, the commercial centres of Playa Flamenca, La Mosca and the Citrus centre. 350 euro per month, including bills. 966 772 553 (69094) 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 euro including bills. 966 772 553 (69095) PLAYA FLAMENCA/LAS CHISMOSAS. Large 3 bed 3 bath townhouse. Lounge diner with feature fireplace, guest bathroom, good sized separate kitchen, separate utility room, 3 double bedrooms, one en-suite, family bathroom with Jacuzzi bath and double sink, Sat TV, south facing, tiled gardens front and back, communal pool. 495 euro p.c.m including bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (91851)

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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) 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)

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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) 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 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) 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)

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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, 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)

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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 apàrtment 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) A very spacious 3 bed 2 bath apartment in Pilar. The property boasts balconies and a fantastic solarium with sea views. This is an apartment to be viewed. In addition it has an underground car parking space with lockable storage area. 72,500 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101557) 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.

Excellent investment opportunity because of the location and price due to the current economy.

720,000 eur call 968 971 860 / 667 592 467 (100826) A modern and spacious townhouse in the beautiful and historic village of Jacarilla. The townhouse has 3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms and a modern lounge. The villa has a bright yet spacious kitchen with plenty of storage space. To be sold unfurnished. 109,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101552) A beautiful and well presented fully furnished, townhouse situated in El Chaparral. Close to all amenities and facilities. 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a fully equipped kitchen. The sun

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69,500 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101553) A large Emerald Isle semi detached property which also has the benefit of 2 beautiful conservatories.

The property boasts 2 beds and 2 baths, lounge, kitchen and an integral garage which also acts as a great storage area. There is also a large solarium area which has sea views and benefits from the morning sun. Well worth viewing. 109500 Euros. CALL 968 971 860 (101554) South facing top floor duplex 3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms.

Air/con Sat TV fully furnished communal pool in gated community at the heart of La Zenia.

Close to all amenities, beach, shopping center. A great example of a property of this kind. 85,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101555) A 1 bedroom 1 bath lakeside semi detached house in the heart of San Luis. An opportunity to have a house in the sun which is close to all the amenities and close proximity to the famous Salt lakes which are renowned for their health benefits. This property has the potential to build 2 additional large bedrooms on the upper floor. 57,950 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101556) This beautiful and spacious 3 bed 2 bath bungalow has recently become available. It is situated on the outskirts of Los Montesinos in a quaint Spanish village of La Herrada. Communal Pool and garden area. To be sold fully furnished. 112,500 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101551) 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) This beautiful 4 bedroom, 2 bath semi-detached villa is situated in a private gated community in the heart of the very popular La Zenia urbinasation. The villa has the use of a communal pool and private parking. This secure area is a 15 minute walk away from the golden sands of La Zenia and is close to all the amenities in the area including the recently opened shopping boulevard.

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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) 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) 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 Tel 968 971 860 (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) 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. 185,950 euros.

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 apart-

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(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) 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 (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) 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¬Ω 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.

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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 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

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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 furnished in light, bright colours and has Sat TV. It is south-west facing with a terrace. There is access to 2 communal pools and amazing sea views from the large solarium. 79,950 euros. Call 968 971 860. (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.

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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.

(101507) 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 (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 (101512)

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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 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

Monday, 28th January, 2013 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) 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 Tel 968 971

860 (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.

NOW REDUCED to 210,000 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

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info a quick sale 67,250 Euros. Tel 968 971 860 (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) 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) 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) 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 T.V and underground parking.

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

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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 115,000 EUR. 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 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)

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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

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

Tel 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

Monday, 28th January, 2013 pool, between San Miguel de Salinas and Torremendo. Fully furnished with all white goods and electricals. Ceiling fans in all rooms, Sat TV and Internet.

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 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.

Within walking distance of all amenities and also the beach.

This is a must see. 109,750 euros call 667 592 467 (92676)

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info 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 standard 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

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634 043 697 (96294) 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) 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 itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amenities. EUR 160000. 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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Today we played the first round of the Bogeys Medal Shield at La Finca Golf. 26 members and 6 guests turned up for the first medal round of the year , and what a day to have a medal round with freezing temperatures and gale force winds, hence nobody broke par and there was quite a few no returns. The course itself was in its usual good condition with the greens getting faster and faster and our thanks go to all the staff at La Finca for all there help on the day and there donation of prizes.

Nearest the pin winners today were Brian Mulligan, John Drakesmith, Derek Johnston and Shay Cunningham. Third in Silver Category was Brian Mulligan (80), Second Tommy Doyle (79) and First Mr. Consistency Ray Ewins (76).

In Gold Category Third was Paul Guest (76), Second John Osborne (75) and First was Barry Roehrig with the best score of the day (73).

Best Visitor was Ove Anderson and the winner of the Abacus was Derek Johnston..

Next week we are at Bonalba followed by Villamartin and then Las Ramblas so if you want a game on any Wednesday book in on the website www.smgs.org or give Barry a ring on 966 73 1033.

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Yorkshire Cup – 16th January - By Brian Layden From South Leeds to San Miguel (via Emmerdale) Bryan Hirst has sponsored this event since his 70th birthday in 2008 and he is still going strong thanks to wife Joan keeping him in check.

A beautiful day, albeit rather chilly first thing, welcomed an excellent turn out of 34 players for our first outing in 2013 which was at Peraleja Golf.

Perfect golfing weather. This game was an Individual Stableford format with the additional challenge of winning the Annual ‘ New Year Cup”.

The fairways were not in the best of condition but the greens played well, and certainly caught a few of us out! Many a grumble back in the Bar of 3 & 4 putts. One Par 3 being extremely tricky when many balls landing near the pin only to be seen rolling off the green and into the water!

Our Winner of the New Year Cup was Les Vincent, our oldest Member but who can still manage to smoke his pipe whilst hitting a steady, long and straight shot. Well done, Les. Our Division winners were:Division 1 - 1st place John Storey 32pts, 2nd place Graham Hawley 30pts, 3rd place Andy Harvey 29pts.

Division 2 - 1st place Peter Robinson, 2nd place Ray Banks, 3rd place Sue Grewer ( on count back).

Division 3 - 1st place Les Vincent 35pts, 2nd place Bill Nagle 32pts and 3rd place Ray Davies 28pts.

Nearest the pins went to: Hole 2 - Gary Bird, Hole 7 - Doug Oxlade, Hole 9 - John Storey and Holes 12 & 16 - Graham Hawley. Thanks go to the Great Golf Co who supplied our NTP prizes.

Our next meeting is at La Serena, on Tuesday 19th February. Start list is on the Noticeboard in Franc & Louise Bar, Sucina or contact any Committee Member.

All details can be found on our website:- www.sucinagolfsociety.com

Wednesday was a cooler day than we have enjoyed this January with a stiff northerly breeze which intimated that exceptional scores would be hard to come by, and indeed they were.

The winners :- N/P Hole 7 – Bryan Hirst ; Hole 10 – Alan Gilbert Guest Prizes :- 3rd Mick Kaylor (31pts) ; 2nd Big Brendon (31pts) 1st Ernie Raynor (33 pts) Members Prizes :3rd Dan Jones (30 pts) ; 2nd Bobby Gorrill (30 pts) 1st & Yorkshire Cup Winner Geoff Hollingsworth (32 pts) A fitting winner as Geoff also hails from the premiere county and like Bryan is a septuagenarian.

The day was enjoyably concluded at society sponsor Crystals Restaurant where Andrew and his staff provided an exceptional buffet for participants and friends.

Photograph shows Geoff receiving the trophy from Bryan and Captain Alan Taylor.

CLARKES BAR GS La Serena 18/01/13 It was a return to our regular Thursday outing on a breezy but warm and sunny day to La Serena. The course was found to be in good condition although the greens were a little on the slow side but this did not prevent some good scores being returned. The results for the day were: Nearest the pin on hole 9 : Robbie Reid Nearest the pin on hole 17 : John Porter (who managed a 2 also) Nearest the pin on hole 6 in 2: Robert Wardrop Longest Drive on hole 11 : Martin Cunningham Winner with 37 points (with his new handicap) Mick Jackson. Another new handicap to come next week.

Runner up with 36 points on count back John Porter just beating Robbie Reid. Next week we are at Villamartin first tee 10:20 Meet at Clarkes Bar 09:15.

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THE ALPHABET OF GOLF Last week we took a jovial look at the game of golf by creating the alphabet of golf looking at letters A to M and today we continue with letters N-Z: N Not sign-posted (refers to nearly all golf courses in Spain) O Out of Bounds (most often used by the poor golfer) P Penalty Shot (usually the result of an errant shot and misun derstood by many) Q Quandary (the state of a golfers mind after a golf lesson) R Rules of Golf (these can be used to your advantage if under stood) S Society Secretary (often granted free golf by golf courses) T Trees (apparently they are 86% air you know) U Unusual (a cheating golfer who can count) V Victory (usually the domain of the more consistent golfers) W Walkers (the most rare of golfers as nearly all players want a ride in a buggy) X Xtreme (the language used by most male golfers on the golf course) Y Yips ( a putting affliction usually affecting better players only) Z Zombie (the state of the tourist golfer the day after a heavy drinking session) We at THE LEADER are committed to providing to our golfing readers affordable golf without the need to join a club or apply for a card but simply contact the number below to have instant access to discounted golf prices, many of which are exclusive to us. The deals shown in the table are some of the best currently available to you.

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39 Golfers and 15 Non Playing partners took the 2 hour journey South to compete in ‘The Big Black Trophy’ at the Valle Del Este Golf Resort near Mojacar arranged by Albatross Golf Tours.

For those who have not been to this course – Valle Del Este is known as being a tough course – not long but narrow fairways and plenty of carries over ravines then factor in the wind and boy did it blow! All this meant that for most this was a tough couple of days where the course was definitely the winner and although there was an effort to find out how many balls were lost in total it was never established – well done to Dave Kirk who admitted to loosing 23 balls in the two rounds

but there was suspicion that others had actually lost more!

Two handicapper Terry Field who grew up playing the game on the moors of Yorkshire showed his liking to the conditions and was our overall winner with rounds of 32 and 31 points being enough to win by 2 points. 2nd place was captured by Ray Green who despite only 22 points on day one come back with the only par beating score of the 2 days with an excellent 39 points for a total of 61points and yes Ray you will be getting cut! 3rd place was taking by Keith Sutcliffe.

Stevie Soul came with us on this trip and kept us all entertained in the evening with a mix of singing/comedy & Karaoke and made sure

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Dave Johnston It was Wednesday 23rd Jan.2013 and we were at Corvera Golf & Country Club for our monthly meeting. The sun was shining but there was a constant gale force wind which made trying to play any decent golf, on what is a lovely course, extremely difficult.

Drives against the wind went nowhere, drives into wind went everywhere and gentle putts on the greens rolled 10 to 15 feet passed the hole. Anyway here are the results of a very, very blustery days golf:- NTP Hole 2...No one....NTP Hole 8 Terry Murphy.....

NTP Hole 15 Dave Smith...NTP Hole 17 Duncan Williamson.

Best Guest Hcp 24 Score 27 Ray Housley....Most golf played on the day.....Score 20...Duncan Williamson.

3rd Place Hcp 36 ..Score 28 on c/b Jan Shorley....

2nd Place Hcp 11 ..Score 28 on c/b Ken Reddington...

1st Place Hcp 17 ..Score 32 (Great score on the day)....Dave Smith...well done Sir. Our next meeting is at La Tercia on February 27th. Any one wishing to play or join this friendly society please call Mr Ian Henderson on 966716616.

Many thanks to everyone that came and joined us at Corvera.

A smaller turn out than normal at Riquelme Thursday, maybe the strong winds were to put members off.

The few who did turn out played in some very strong winds, and at one time some light rain. We must be mad or made of sterner stuff, returning back to Gogarty's to find out that other courses had closed or called players off the course.The wind was very strong which showed up in the scores but well done to Jim Ayre who came in with 29 pt's. The course was again looking good and the greens needed just a short cut but otherwise fine We played stableford full handicap with two n/t/p's Players going on the Benidorm trip in April need to have their deposits paid up by the 31 January, contact Ernie Wilson. James as now arranged for the golfers on arrival before our game, can have a sandwich and coffee for 3 euros, you can also have a take away for the game which is a sandwich packet of crisp's , 1.5L bottle of water or 2 cans of beer for 5 euros .A good offer not to be missed. Please note that the AGM will be after our game on the 25 th April 2013 at Gogarty's, if you have any points you would like to raise at the meeting please send them in writing to me Eric by the 18th April 2013. We returned back to Gogarty's for the presentations and a buffet, thanks to Bliss at the bar, for some great service. Please note all first round championship games are to played before 31st January dead line. Please contact Eric or Mo for information.

Results for today :Winner Jim Ayre, N/T/P'S No 7 Graham Rickelton, No 17 Jeff Luke.

Diary Dates : Thursday 31 Jan, Presidents Trophy at Roda first tee 10-00 meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Saturday 2nd February at El Valle

that most of us were far too late getting to bed to the extent that at around 4am the hotels revolving door had to be removed to let one of our trapped competitors out (sorry Eileen!). It seemed that all enjoyed the trip which will now become an annual event – although we may find an easier course next time!

Results 1st Terry Field 32 + 31 – 63, 2nd Ray Green 22+39 – 61 3rd Keith Sutcliffe 26+31 – 57, Best Lady –Pauline Nixon 28+29 – 57 Best Round 1 George McCutcheon 34 Best Round 2 Pete Hampshire 31

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first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Thursday 7th February at Mar Menor first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Saturday 9th February at Roda first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30. Thursday 14th Feb at Riquelme first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Saturday at Saurines de la Torre first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-45, Thursday 21st Feb at Roda first tee 1000, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Saturday 23rd Feb at El Valle first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Thursday 28th Feb at Mar Menor Presidents Trophy, first tee 1000, meet at Gogarty's 8-30 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

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LAS SALINAS PETANCA LEAGUE WEEK 8 DIVISION 1 Leaders Rocajuna, increased its lead with a 6-1 victory over Los Balcones, leaving Los Balcones in 7th place. Lakeside Lakers, in second place ,slipped up at home to the current champions Castillo losing by 34, the return of skipper Ray Hayes, making the difference. Lakeside Vagabonds, faced the Buccaneers, this was well matched with the Vagabonds taking a 4-3 win. Blue Lagoon made full use of home advantage defeating XPS by 5-2, which left XPS in bottom place, this division is becoming very competitive, and apart from the dominance from Rocajuna, the remaining 7 teams have plenty to play for.

DIVISION 2.

Amigas Belgas, remain in top place with a 5-2 win over Torre Bears. In second place are Dominos Dragons, who won away to Castillo Caballeros, by 5-2, they hold a 4 point lead over Dominos Red, who recorded a 5-2 win at home to the Corsairs, DIVISION 3.

High flyers this week are Florentilles who won away to Castillo Comrades, by 7-0, this moves Florentilles into 3rd place. Leaders Danish Dynamite, proved to strong at home to San Miguel, who won by 6-1.

Second placed Lakeside Hellcats visited El Rancho to play El Presidente, they came away with a 5-2 victory. Danish Vikings won away to Buddies Bar by 4-3.

DIVISION 4.

The Bandidos are maintaining good form, they won at home to Danish Friends by 6-1 to stay top. In second place are La Dolores Red, they slipped up at home to Laguna Vista, losing by 2-5. With Laguna Rosa, the Danish and Swedish team winning 5-2 at home to Hideaway, this makes them joint second. Freebooters, won at home to Peacocks Blue by 5-2.

Hideaway , and Peacocks Blue are rooted in the relegation zone.

DIVISION 5 Torre Del Moro, the all Swedish team are still leaders they won away to Dominos 3, by 6-1, they are 4 points ahead of Amigas Belgas, who won at home to the Panthers by 6-1, both look certain to gain promotion with Torre Bears in 3rd place despite a 5-2 away win over Torre Del Agua, they trail by 7 points. Daya Vieja, are improving well they won away to El Raso Bandits by 5-2. All eight teams are new to the league .

ROCAJUNA OPEN This attracted a good line up with the eventual winners Michelle and Jean Santiago, from the Belgium Amigas Belgas club in San Luis, (photo) shows Michelle and Jean being presented with cash prizes from Jackie Lopez of the Rocajuna club.......Roger Seymour

SANTA POLA HALF MARATHON Four members of Running Wild A.C. braved the extreme windy conditions to join the 7,000 plus entrants at this year´s annual event.

The Club´s present youngest competitor, Helen Giles (Vet A, Over 35 category) was well pleased to achieve a “pb” with 2hrs. 01´ 18” following a recent good spell of distance training.

Newcomer, Craig James (Vet B) completed the 21.1 K course in 2hrs. 13´ 29”, while Julia Skinner (Vet C) was only 61 secs. behind him.

Vet E, Helen Mitford, one of the Club´s quicker lady runners, had failed to recover from recent health problems & subsequently took just over 2hrs.

20mins. to finish. She hopes to be back to strength for the Torrevieja race in 5 weeks´ time.

Jim Gavin, was unable to run in Santa Pola, due to a thigh-strain but attended as support and hopes to resume training shortly in order to compete along with Helen Giles, Julia Skinner, Howard Bednall & Ingrid Patursson at the prestigious Paris Marathon in April.

The Club also hopes for a good turn-out for both the 10K & the Half Marathon, jointly run events in Torrevieja.

CORNISH PRIDE LOS DOLSES TENPIN BOWLING K.0 CUP 2013 - 1st ROUND - 22 Jan Team Finland 1769 bt Los Lobos 1545 Split Happens 1675 bt Cornish Pride 1585 Mixers 1753 bt Hall y Day 1716 Splash 1735 bt Crazy Pinz 1557 Los Bandidos 1677 bt Carp-r-us 1490 Caballo Negro 1828 bt Bandoleros 1707 Lucky Strike 1765 bt Bar Mosquito 1659 The 7 winning teams, and the losing team with the highest pinfall (Hall y Day) qualify for the next round.

HIGHEST SCORES MALE FEMALE High Game Scratch Dave Haynes 234 Mirja Hakonen High Game Hcp Dave Haynes 255 Mirja Hakonen High Series Scratch Dave Haynes 574 Pirjo Koski High Series Hcp Paku Hakonen 638 Sue Duke High Team Game Scratch Caballo Negro 611 High Team Game Hcp Caballo Negro 668 High Team Series Scratch Caballo Negro 1657 High Team Series Hcp Caballo Negro 1828

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ESTRELLA DAMM CRIBBAGE Results and League Table after Monday 21st January 2013 Sportsman “A” Team 4-5 La Siesta Sharks Catorce Kats 6-3 Sportsman “B” Team Catorce Leopards 7-2 Catorce Lions W. Tavern Falcons 7-2 W. Tavern Ospreys Izzys Bar Magpies 7-2 W. Tavern Kestrels Bar Virgo Voles 6-3 Izzys Bar Peacocks Ebony & Ivory Jaguars 5-4 Bar Virgo Robins Shellys “A” Team 4-5 Ebony & Ivory Merlins La Siesta Sharks Bar Virgo Voles Catorce Leopards Sportsman “B” Team W. Tavern Falcons Izzys Bar Magpies Ebony & Ivory Jaguars W. Tavern Ospreys Catorce Lions Shellys "A" Team W. Tavern Kestrels Catorce Kats Sportsman “A” Team Ebony & Ivory Merlins Bar Virgo Robins Izzys Bar Peacocks

P 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17

W 13 11 11 10 10 9 9 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 5 4

L 4 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 12 13

F 88 83 83 82 80 87 83 76 72 71 70 76 70 68 71 64

A 65 70 70 71 73 66 70 77 81 82 83 77 83 85 82 89

Diff 23 13 13 11 7 21 13 -1 -9 -11 -13 -1 -13 -17 -11 -25

Pts 26 22 22 20 20 18 18 18 16 16 16 14 14 14 10 8

Week 17, 21st January produced 3 results of 7-2 and leaves La Siesta Sharks clinging on to top spot after their close win away to Steve’s Sportsman “A” who have had a run of 4 consecutive losses. For the Sharks, 2 pairs hit out with 2 wins each while for the Sportsman 2 pairs responded with 2 wins each to match them.

Also at the Sportsman, Catorce Kats in a reverse fixture due to them leaving Catorce and from next week will be known as TJ’s Jays, Sue’s Kats had a fine win with Geoff and Brian winning all their 3 games, while for John’s Sportsman “A” Peter and George proved their teams best with 2 wins. Over at Catorce, John B’s Leopards had a fine win against their stablemates, John H’s Lions who had 2 pairs with 1 win each while for the Leopards Tony and Dorothy came out on top with their 3 wins lifting them 2 places into equal 2nd.

In the Windsor Tavern my Falcons had a convincing 4th weeks consecutive win over Richard’s Ospreys who have had a terrible 3 weeks. For the Ospreys Richard and Molly slumped to a zero score while for the Falcons, Gill and myself triumphed with 3 wins of 2-0 to help our team move up 1 place.Meanwhile in Izzys Bar, Dorothy’s Magpies triumphed over the Kestrels from the Windsor Tavern who had only Barbara and Brian with their teams only success with 2 wins, while for the Magpies, in form Stewart and Jane produced 3 friendly wins. In Bar Virgo Val’s Voles moved up 1 place back to equal 2nd place with their win over the Peacocks from Izzys Bar and while Terry and Jean won all their 3 matches for the Voles the 3 Peacocks pairs chipped in with1 win each. Out at Ebony & Ivory, Basil’s Jaguars took 2 of the last 3 legs to get a close win over Derek’s Robins from Bar Virgo and for the Jaguars 2 pairs scraped 2 wins while for the Robins without Derek, Pat and Colleen were their best pair also with 2 wins. Lastly, over at Shellys Bar, Ayliffs “A” team just missed out against Keith’s Merlins from Ebony & Ivory who had 2 pairs with 2 wins each while for Shellys, Lynda and Denise collapsed out of sight losing all their 3 games. Ron Sheldon

CARP-R-US FISHING All members of the Club wish Dennis a speedy recovery after his short stay in hospital. This weeks match was held on the wind swept Eden Canal in Guardamar. First was Geoff Tempest with 3.50 kilos, second was Dave Hill with 2.76 kilos and in third spot was Pete Kerr with 1.38kilos.

The match on the 31st of January will be on the Town Centre stretch of the River Segura in Murcia. Pegs will be at 8.00am and fishing will be from 9.00 to 2.00pm. Do not forget to book with either Barry or Dave if you wish to fish this match.

Tuesday the 29th of January will see the next one of the Clubs twice monthly Quiz nights, that start at 7.30pm. The cost of entry is just 1 € per person and teams of up to 6 or less may take part. There is also a game of Snow ball Bingo played during the evening.

The next Club meeting will take place on Sunday the 3rd of February with the Committee at 10.00 followed by the General meeting at 11.00am. By this date any proposals must be submitted to your Committee for the AGM on the 3rd of March.

The Club will be holding a Valentines Celebration on Saturday the 16th of February at the Bar. The cost will be 9.50 for each person and all are welcome to come, but please book for this event. Other events are planned for the coming year. The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores, which is just off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar near to the Repsol garage. For further information visit the web site at www.carprus.net or phone 966717923- new members are welcome.

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Let it blow Horatio. By heck did Horatio let it blow too. I don’t think any of us have played in wind that strong here in Spain since Captain Alan Rickers was in nappies, but did they have nappies back in his infant days or did they just go commando under their loin cloths back in the days when Julius Caesar was a figment of his Daddy’s mind? I am digressing, sorry.

It is fair to say that the wind was a little bit on the strong side and many shots were a 2 or 3 club difference to what we would normally use and without doubt, the scores on the doors reflected the conditions of the day with only 2 players actually breaking the 30 point barrier and one of those was Colin “Ice cream man” Marsden who took the Silver Division with 30 points and it has been noted that this is his second win in consecutive weeks. Coming in as runner up and only 1 point behind ‘Mr Softee’ was our Austrian lady member, Olga Haubner with one of our Norwegian contingent, Per Skarnes sneaking into 3rd place with 28 points.

Only Captain Alan Rickers broke the 30 point barrier with, what was an excellent score on the day of 35 points, a full 8 points in front of the Runner Up, Steve Higgins with 27 points with Richard Wale sneaking into 3rd place on the countback system with 26 points. Poor Richard, ever since his “quack quack” escapade at La Finca, he has this bird problem and knobbed one off of the tee when he saw the resident geese coming up to him. Photo is Gold Category winners We would like to thank Vincent of Pro Clean, the golf club cleaning service for the donation of two of the NTP prizes which were won by Peter Wells at Hole 6 and Steve Fleet at the tortuous Hole 17. The only other one to win a NTP prize was Sandra Twentyman on Hole 13.

Our next match see’s us travelling to Hacienda Del Alamo for our away day on 30th of January so if you fancy a game with us, book in with us at www.tmgs.org or call our Match Secretary on 966 719 604. We will welcome you with open arms.

We also run mini Friday games at Villamartin and once again, we welcome anyone to play in the fun spirit of the way the Friendly Friday events are enjoyed.

TORREVIEJA GOLF SOCIETY At Hacienda Riquelme on 21st January.

We had a good turn out of 34 players for our visit to Hacienda Riquelme on what proved, for the second consecutive week, to be a very blustery day.

The course was in first class condition but in the testing, windy conditions some of the pin placements on the very firm greens were challenging in the extreme and it was difficult to avoid the numerous cavernous bunkers and run off areas which are a feature of this layout. We decided to play a better ball pairs Stableford Competition and only one pair managed a score in excess of 40 points and they were comfortable winners with the minor placings being determined on count back over the last 9 holes. The list of winners on the day were: 1st : John Edwards and Steve Powell with a very creditable 42 points.

2nd : Rod East and Rita East with 39 points.

3rd : Peter Flood and Yvonne Fogelin with 39 points.

Nearest the Pin prizes were won by Geoff Walters, John Mitton, Ian Hamilton and Sonny Edling with the 2’s prize fund being shared by Rita East and Quentin Williams.

In the monthly Captain’s Challenge, the in form duo of Sonny Edling and John Mitton were soundly beaten by the Captain, Dean Charles and the Secretary, Geoff Walters but the latter pairs’ inability to hole out from 3 feet or less prevented them featuring in the main prizes. However the Captain had the considerable consolation that the losers, after the match, made a generous contribution to his Charity Fund.

The football card draw this week was won by Roy Welburn.

Future Fixtures: Monday 28th January, La Serena, first tee time 10.30.

Monday 4th February, Mar Menor , first tee time 10.30.

Monday 11th February, Font del Llop, first tee time 10.30.

Contact: Geoff Walters, Secretary Tel 966 763 369 or email geofwalt@telefonica.net

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QUESADA POOL LEAGUE Division 1 Shenanigans Movers Green Baize Amigos Claptons A Quesada C.C. A

8 5 6 6

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1 4 3 3

P 10 10 10 10 10 10 9 10 9

Quesada C.C. A Shenanigans Shakers Green Baize Amigos Quesada C.C. B Claptons A Shenanigans Movers Coopers Arms Green Baize Minis Claptons B Division 2 Forest Bar B Rayz Bar Fire Fly

Green Baize Minis Quesada C.C. B Coopers Arms Shenanigans Shakers W 8 8 7 6 5 6 3 1 0

5 - 4 3 - 6 3 - 6

L 2 2 3 4 5 4 6 9 9

F 62 63 49 48 48 43 33 27 24

A 28 27 41 42 42 47 48 63 57

Pts 26 25 22 22 19 19 10 5 3

Sportsman B Bull Flanagan Lo Crispin Tavern

P W L F A Sportsman A 9 8 1 51 30 Lo Crispin Tavern 10 6 4 54 36 Bull Flanagan 10 6 4 49 41 Forest Bar B 10 6 4 48 42 Fire Fly 10 6 4 42 48 Bridge Bar 10 4 5 45 36 Sportsman B 10 2 8 36 54 Rayz Bar 9 2 7 31 50 Forest Gumps 10 2 7 25 56 Please note late results can result in a 2 point reduction

Pts 24 22 20 19 19 16 11 9 6

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TORREVIEJA LADIES DARTS

Results 23rd January Gulley Huggers 2-6 Sausage Rollers The Bowling Stones 6-2 Sunrise Colegas Alley Cats 6-2 Terror Pins Carp R Us 0-8 Blitz N Splitz Non Playing Team 0-8 The Bandits Sol Amigo´s 8-0 The Cherries Fowl Play 6-2 Deses Perado´s

By Pam Horton League Format Week 7 Results

Top Performers Hi Game/Scratch Hi Game/Hc Hi Series/Scratch Hi Series/Hc Alley Cats Sol Amigo´S The Bowling Stones Carp R Us Blitz N Splitz Fowl Play Sausage Rollers Sunrise Colegas Terror Pins The Bandits Deses Perado´S The Cherries Gulley Huggers Non Playing Team

Ladies J Priest 168 M Pinfold 216 J Priest 430 S Bell 573 P 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51

W 50 49 49 45 43 42 39 36 35 31 17 15 14 8

D 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 1

Wins this week to Labas Dollies, Wildcats and El Balcon Chicas.

Dave's Babes 2-7 Wildcats El Balcon Chicas 5-4 Black Dog Ladies Labas Dollies 6-3 Friendly's Temps

Gents S Thompson 191 K Stokes 235 G Walsh 511 T Vivers 649 L 18 18 19 23 24 26 29 32 32 36 51 52 54 59

Tot 39416 38885 38825 38484 38308 39050 38779 38054 38333 36665 35581 33610 34128 33441

Av 772 762 761 754 751 765 760 746 751 718 697 659 669 655

Pts 100 99 98 90 87 84 78 72 71 63 34 31 28 17

Wildcats at Bar 46 El Balcon Chicas Dave's Babes Black Dog Ladies Friendly's Temps

P 6 6 5 6 5

W 6 5 2 1 0

L 0 1 3 5 5

F 43 25 19 23 17

A 11 29 26 31 28

Pts. 18 16 9 8 5

This week’s Hot Darts: Yvonne McIntosh 133, Pam Horton 123 +121 +100, Margaret Boden 122, Val Grosvenor 121, Thelma Storey 117 + 100x3, Lin Cousins 116, Virginia Dambrausk 108, Kylie Burgassi 105 + 100x2, June Howarth 103, Pam McKinstry 100, Marie Dowson 100 Highest Checkout’s 112 by Julie Musa, 70 by Marie Dowson Ladies League Triples The Triples will be held on the 5th February at the Friendly Bar, in Playa Flamenca. The Evening will be hosted by Dave and Pam Noble.

Registration at 20.15 hrs starting at 20.30 hrs, entry forms have been distributed and should be returned to me with the results on the 29th January. We can make up triples on the night if you have spare ladies, so please tell me this when returning your entry forms, thank you.

EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Results - 24th January 2013 The Hub Meerkats 11-1 Mirador Mixtures 0-12 Hattons Hunks 6-6 Gogarty´s Gophers 12-0 Breakaways 10-2 Rendezvous Los Toros 6-6 Pb´s Pirates P-P Result of postponed match Hattons Hunks 6-6 Gogarty´s Gophers R’vous Los Toros The Hub Meerkats The Hub Hyenas Madigans Hattons Hunks Busters Breakaways Breeze Bar Pb´s Pirates Sporting Misfits Pint Depot All Stars Hattons Honeys Mirador Mixtures

P 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 14 14 15 15 14 14

W 13 13 13 9 9 8 7 4 5 5 3 0 1 0

Hattons Honeys Madigans The Hub Hyenas Pint Depot All Stars Sporting Misfits Busters Breeze Bar Breakaways D 2 2 0 3 2 3 4 3 1 0 2 3 0 1

L 0 0 2 3 4 4 4 8 8 9 10 12 13 13

F 138 133 120 116 117 99 97 89 76 59 81 42 36 43

A 42 47 60 64 63 81 83 91 92 109 99 138 132 125

Pts 28 28 26 21 20 19 18 11 11 10 8 3 2 1

180s: Terry Hagenaars x 3, Graham Dunning, Amanda Skinner (Rendezvous), Jim Cheevers (PB´s Pirates), George Caine (Misfits), Mark Farmer, Jim Macey-Lillie (Madigans), Derek Kingsbury, John Eyre (Meerkats), Mike Snow (Breakaways) 171s: Tony Beverley (Breeze Bar), Graham Todd (Meerkats) Highest game shot: Eddie Bendelow (Hub Meerkats) 157 (T20,T19,D20) Best single: Mark Farmer (Madigans) 15 darts Gogarty´s took all 12 against a spirited Pint Depot this week, topping last week´s 11, to leapfrog the Bulls and go top for the first time this season but only on leg difference. Captain Bill Warburton counted 9 legs where

both teams were on a double, the All Stars must have wondered what they needed to do to win a leg, excepting the obvious of course. Rachel Broadhead must be reflecting on where it went wrong, but she only had to look back to the first leg where both sides had 12 darts at a double before Jack Todd, to the relief of Warburton, slotted home D1. Both triples were played in a similar fashion with indifferent scoring, culminating in finishing hardly befitting top of the table status, Mark Todd D4 and James Brown D16 saving the Gopher´s blushes. The pairs showed some improvement from the hosts and visitors alike, but when its going your way, it does sometimes look as if you can throw them backwards and you still win the leg. Paul Easton D5 made it 4-0, Ali O´Keefe 140, D4 increased the lead to 5 and Todd senior 100,D6 gave the home side all 6 legs at half time.

A good talking to from the captain, Andy Hammond style, seemed to do the trick for the championship chasers. O´Keefe went on first in the second half to secure the win and both points. James Brown followed using everybody´s darts who cared to loan them as his were safely locked inside his car, the keys going walkabouts. No problem for the affable licensee as S18,S12 and D16 gave him the highest finish of the night with plenty of time to find his keys. With both points in the bag the Gopher´s sportingly cheered on the opposition in the remaining games, it didn’t help however but certainly softened a heavy defeat.

The half time 4-2 advantage for the Bulls wasn’t capitalised on which ultimately cost the Rendezvous top spot this week. Amanda Skinner fielded a strong side against Busters, despite the non appearance of Terry Hagenaars. The half time score was quickly added to as Boris Ostrowski and then Graham Dunning disposed of Will Drummond and Ann Ford for a comfortable 6-2. Skinner quietly confident at this point would naturally be looking forward to at least two more legs and a win from either Phil Waller, Martin Hastings, Trevor Hartley or herself in the 12th leg. Not so this time, Mark Filer played his usual accomplished game against Hastings and Hartley went down to Peter O´Rourke, who had earlier in the triples taken out a 109 on D16. At 6-5 it was ladies champion Skinner against the reliable Shirley Roberts. Some impressive scoring from both left the home captain requiring 32 points and Roberts needing 16. A single 8 followed

by D4 was the outcome and shared points for these two excellent sides.

A second whitewash played out at the Mixtures Mirador venue, Madigans gaining all 12 legs and both points. Plenty of 140s courtesy of Mick McGivern, Mark Farmer and Dan Jones. Highlights of the evening were

Farmer´s 118 out in the doubles S20,T20,D19 and Darren Frost´s full house in game shots. He hit the winning double in the team game, triples, doubles and singles not unique, but pretty useful stuff.

The Meerkats entertained the Honeys and but for Phil De Lacey would also have made it maximum legs. Although well supported by Ray Green and Ron St. James it was De Lacey 4x100 and a fine D8 against Eddie Bendelow who restricted the current champions to 11 legs. A respectable 14 tons from the home side, the best of which came from Alex Nikolov 2x140,100, Alan Ostrowski 2x140, Tomas Piwczyk 2x140 (plus 2 outs) and John Eyre 1x140,3x100. A comfortable victory that keeps the Kats just two points off the top or one win, doesn’t look much, but I think it’s a step too far for the side currently nurturing a bunch of young newcomers to league darts whilst enjoying some moderate success.

Next week (February 7th) is the semi-finals of the Sunworld K.O. Cup, this year drawn live by Kevin Reardon on Exite radio last week. The draw conducted by myself, Derek Kingsbury and Reardon was a first for the Euronics league, now pushing the boundaries for local darts. Reardon pulled the first ball from the hat which was No. 2 (Gogarty´s) followed by ball No. 3 (the Meerkats). Ball No. 1 (the Bulls) left No. 4 (Hyenas) to conclude the semi-final draw. The Meerkats will be looking for a fifth consecutive final (4 straight wins) with Gogarty´s confident of their first final, particularly after a competent league win over the Kats. The Bulls will be favourites over Simon Williams´ Hyenas, but its semi-finals and anything can happen.

Sunworld K.O. Cup semi-final draw Gogarty´s Gopher´s v Hub Meerkats at the Rendezvous Rendezvous Bulls v. Hub Hyenas at Gogarty´s Pairs entry forms are being distributed this week for the first round on 14th March. Entry is open to men, ladies or mixed combinations. Last year´s champions James Brown and Chris O´Brien Gogarty´s will be hoping to make it a double this time around.

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Monday 21st January SABA Discovery League Today the two Montemar teams the Picadors and the Novilleros played against each other . After a hard mornings bowling the Novilleros managed to win 4 games to 1 with the other being drawn. This gave the Novilleros a good win and although the win seems convincing, 3 of the games were very tight. Well done to all the players and good luck to both teams for the rest of the season. Points 11- 3, Shots 116-111 Wednesday 23rd January Winter League against Greenlands. A very windy day at Greenlands brought us only one winning rink. Well done Lynne and Colin Armitage and Pauline and Barrie Woodfine who won 24 - 15. Bad luck to the team of Denise and Alan Ashberry , John Caiger and Dave Melville who only lost by 3 shots, 18 - 21.Points 2-8, Shots 67-92 Friday 25th January Southern League Division A. Today away against San Miguel we were up against

some very good bowlers. Whilst we could have wished for a better result we did not disgrace ourselves.

We had 2 very good wins fom the trips of Rowena Good, Joe Ridley and Diane Ridley 15 - 13 and David Eades, Peter Mathews and David Melville 21 - 12.

Lynne Armitage, Danny King and Colin Armitage came back from 5 - 14 down to draw 16 – 16. Thanks to all players for a good day and we look forward to next week. Points for 5-9, Shots for 91-109 Friday 25th January Southern League Division C Not our best game today away against San Luis Pumas.

We won on two rinks and lost on four. Losing on the overall shots gave the Pumas the homours, Well done to the two winning teams skippered by Gordon Fisher & Ian Gibbons. Points for 4-10, Shots for 88-105 Information about our club or fixture details please contact the club captain Colin Armitage. Tel: 966 619 010 Ext. 01066. www.montemarbowls.com

COUNTRY BOWLS REPORT .......

The wind really put paid to any decent bowling for most of the week, on Saturday the Provincial team arrived to play a re- arranged Challenge following a previously rained off fixture. At least this time we managed to play fourteen ends, though it was with great difficulty in gale force winds, the game then ended abruptly when the rain set in. Just for the record...our ladies won one rink and drew another the other wins went in favour of our guests. Pat Patton, Sheila Whitehall, Karen Kirk & Jenny Nicholls and Carol Donnellan, Marji Cuthbert, Gillian Morris & Dot Davies. Brandy, soup and a nice meal in our Restaurant was a welcome warmer. Thank you to Alan Bowen for bringing his team of happy marauders down to Country Bowls...only bring some decent weather with you next time Alan! Thank you Maurice Cass for turning out to umpire and Paul, Sue & Resturant /Bar staff for looking after us.

The Supernovas had a bye this week but the wind continued to gust on Tuesday for our Fed 4's fixtures. The A Division Clarets were at home to the Greenlands Bulls, managing to win on two rinks and achieve a tie on the overall shots 50-50 to give us a 5-3 win. Jenny Chaplin, George Thomson, Charlie Watkins & Peter Whitehall 16-12. Lin Watkins, Geoff Paylor, Steve

By Lynne Bishop Pearson & Gerry Gough 17-16.

The C Division Merlots played at El Rancho, going in a man short but gaining a good win on one rink. Sandra Simpson Ben Noke, John Simpson & Barry Norris 1814 Overall shots, Merlots 40 (2) - 56(6) El Rancho.

Friday's Southern League. Hooray, the crazy wind had bated and for A Division Ramblers that meant they could give the league toppers La Marina Sharks a good game, which they did with wins on four rinks. Charlie Watkins, Barry Norris & Gerry Gough 32-13. Lynne Bishop, Sue Norris & Eric Bishop 26-10. Lin Watkins, Dave Chaplin & Dave Rogers 17-13. Pat Patton, Geoff Paylor & Brian Patton 21-19. Gillian Morris, Steve Pearson & Peter Whitehall lost their game by one shot.

Overall shots, Ramblers 122(10) - 90(4) Sharks.

C Division Harvesters had a pm game at home against Quesada Swifts. They picked up six points from two winning rinks plus the big game. Well done to Derek Gunning, Jason Coles & Karen Kirk, a fabulous win of 32-7. Glynis Broadhurst, Sandra Mcilroy & Ben Noke 27-13 keep up the good work Ben and co, good result.

Shots, Harvesters 107(6) - 105(8) Swifts.

Let us all keep Victor Statham in our thoughts as he fights for recovery in hospital and for Maurice Cass who was taken ill recently.

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LA MARINA BOWLS CLUB Monday Morning 21st January, La Marina Astronauts were away to Emerald Isle Moonrakers winning on 3 Rinks and Drawing on 1 Rink. Reg Jackson, Mike Brain, Skip John Albutt 18-13. Rose Foster, Jill Albutt, Skip Dennis Foster 23-11. Jeanette Gugerly, Derek Shirley, Skip Dave Gugerly 23-13. Viv Zelin, Margaret Finlayson, Skip Don Harrison 20-20. Shots La Marina Astronauts 113 - Emerald Isle Moonrakers 100. Points Astronauts 9 - Emerald Isle Moonrakers 5.

Monday Morning 21st January, La Marina Explorers were at home to San Luis Klingons winning on 2 Rinks and Drawing on 1 Rink. Sue Kemp,Margaret McLaughlin, Skip Shirley Hadaway 25-13. Roger Stacey, Keith Cruise, Skip Ron Hunt 17-16. Margaret Sadler, Martin Webb, Skip AlexWhyte 19-19. Shots La Marina Explorers 99 - San Luis Klingons 102.

Points La Marina Explorers 5 - San Luis Klingons 9.

Monday Afternoon 21st January, La Marina Pathfinders were at home to Quesada Diamonds winning on 5 Rinks. Mo Taylor, Dave Taylor, Skip Jim Freeman 25-9. Gina Donnerly, Arthur Cronk, Skip Len Daniels 32-9. June Tew, Sheila Kirby, Skip Bob

Mallet 25-7. Pam Morgan Skip Steve Hindle 21-12.

Bob Tew, Mo Barker, Skip John Morgan 16-14. Shots La Marina Pathfinders 134 - Quesada Diamonds 77.

Points Pathfinders 12 - Quesada Diamonds 2 Friday Morning 25th January, La Marina Dolphins were at home to La Manga Crusaders.winning on 5 Rinks. Jeanette Gugerly, Mike Brain, Skip Dave Gugerly 23-13. Jill Albutt, Derek Shirley, Skip Bill Jamieson 20-11. Reg Jackson, Rob Finlayson, Skip Don Harrison 27-11. Angie Butler, Cliff Rawlinson, Skip John Albutt 16-12. Brenda Brain, Margaret Finlayson, Skip George Chambers 32-7. Shots La Marina Dolphins 132 - La Manga Crusaders 71. Points La Marina Dolphins 12 - La Manga Crusaders 2.

Friday Morning 25th January, La Marina Sharks were away to Country Bowls Ramblers winning on 2 Rinks.

Janet Parsons, Shirley Hadaway, Skip Roy Hart 21-13.

Kath Manning, Tom Spencer, Skip Peter Parsons 1413. Shots La Marina Sharks 90 - Country Bowls Ramblers 122. Points La Marina Sharks 4 - Country Bowls Ramblers 12. Info about La Marina please find us on Facebook or contact Brian Zelin 966 79 0606.

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By Bill Allen On Thursday, 17 January, EI had a second game against the Royal British Legion under a lovely blue sky, although later on it turned chilly. Everyone had an enjoyable game resulting in a win for EI but more important was the game with nice friendly people - always welcome.

On Friday, 18 January, both the Cavaliers and the Claymores played. The Cavaliers hosted Country Bowls Ramblers and it appears that the Christmas break worked wonders (must be the puddings) as the Cavaliers had a great win with 111 shots to 85, 12 points to 2. Let's hope the winning streak continues. Unfortunately Keith Jolliffe had to retire from the game feeling ill - get well soon, Keith, and thanks to Jenny Hills for stepping in.

The Claymores had the long journey to play La Manga Crusaders and, like other clubs, success is not easy to obtain. However we did win on one rink thanks to Mary Elliott, Reg Fooks & Len Bettam, 13 shots to 11. Unfortunately the rest of us couldn't master the green, going down by 71 shots to La Manga's 127, 2 points to 12.

On Monday, 21 January, the Moonrakers were at home to La Marina Astronauts and once again we went down with a shot difference of 100 to 113, 5 points to the Astronauts 9. A big improvement from the last game - let's keep it going!

Also on 21 January, the Titans visited Quesada Pearls and the Christmas hangover must have been hanging-on as they came away with only 4 points against Quesada's 10, shot difference of 95 to Quesada's 108. Is it Brian Duff's knees taking their toll? Give up the disco dancing Brian, you're not 65 any more - oops!!!

SOUTHERN LEAGUE 2012/2013 Results and Tables for Friday 25th January 2013

DIVISION A P La Marina Sharks 11 Montemar Matadors 11 C Bowls Ramblers 11 San Miguel Jaguars 11 Greenlands Oaks 11 El Rancho Mustangs 11 San Luis Lions 11 Vistabella Lanzadores 11 Emerald Isle Cavaliers 11 Greenlands Elms 11 C Bowls Ramblers El Rancho Mustangs Greenlands Elms San Luis Lions San Miguel Jaguars

W 7 6 7 8 7 6 6 3 4 0

122 134 85 106 109

10 11 4 10 9

D 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

L 3 5 4 3 4 5 5 8 7 10

O/W 41.5 39.5 39 35 33.5 30 30.5 31 26 24

F 1150 1161 1175 1129 1133 1225 1096 1142 1052 981

La Marina Sharks Greenlands Oaks V’bella Lanzadores Em Isle Cavaliers Montemar Matadors

A 1067 1053 1075 1117 1096 1155 1143 1104 1156 1278

Diff Pts 83 98 108 94 100 92 12 84 37 80 70 72 -47 71 38 70 -104 60 -297 49

4 3 10 4 5

90 73 124 84 91

A 1032 1111 1116 1152 1061 1162 1120 1213 1206 1242

Diff Pts 218 97 86 94 91 92 -38 86 169 85 -47 76 -18 73 -102 66 -137 53 -222 46

11 2 10 5 5

106 71 118 102 100

A 890 990 973 859 1023 1098 957 1085 1145

Diff Pts 246 93 117 80 70 79 128 72 -41 67 -31 63 -78 61 -155 49 -256 49

4 2 8 4

74 69 105 88

DIVISION B P Horadada Royals 11 La Marina Dolphins 11 La Siesta Blues 11 Quesada Swallows 11 La Manga Crusaders 11 San Miguel Cougars 11 San Luis Tigers 11 Mazarron Miners 11 La Siesta Golds 11 Emerald Isle Claymores 11 Em Isle Claymores La Marina Dolphins La Siesta Blues La Siesta Golds Quesada Swallows

W 8 7 7 7 6 5 4 5 4 2

98 132 89 114 110

3 12 4 9 9

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L 3 4 4 4 5 6 7 6 7 9

O/W 40.5 40 39 36 36.5 33.5 31.5 28 23.5 21.5

F 1250 1197 1207 1114 1230 1115 1102 1111 1069 1020

Mazarron Miners LManga Crusaders Horadada Royals San Luis Tigers San Miguel Cougars

DIVISION C P W D Greenlands Cedars 10 8 0 Quesada Swifts 10 7 0 San Luis Pumas 10 5 1 La Marina Seagulls 9 5 0 Montemar Toreadors 10 5 0 El Rancho Raiders 10 5 0 Vbella Conquistadores 9 5 0 C Bowls Harvesters 10 2 0 La Siesta Silvers 10 1 1 El Rancho Raiders Greenlands Cedars C Bowls Harvesters San Luis Pumas

172 153 107 105

10 12 6 10

L 2 3 4 4 5 5 4 8 8

O/W 38.5 34 34.5 31 28.5 27 25.5 22.5 22.5

F 1136 1107 1043 987 982 1067 879 930 889

La Siesta Silvers Vbella Conquista’s Quesada Swifts Montemar Toreadors

QUESADA BOWLS CLUB Swallows Report.- On Friday 18th Jan Quesada Swallows visited the Horadada Royals who were top of division B. After a good mornings bowling The Swallows came away with a 10 to 4 win.

Winning teams Ann Thomas, Glynis Chapman, Steve Gray 14 - 8; Tina Brinton, Tony Thomas, Gerry Linley 17 - 14; Diane Lawton, Abby Benson, Tom Hill 24 - 8; Norma Lamberton, June Cox, Mike Lamberton 18 17; The Swallows took the overall shots by 1. A good start to the new year.

Premier 20 Knockout - In the quarter final of the Premier 20 Knock Out competition against Finca Guila, strong winds and then some rain played havoc both home and away, making 'normal' bowling almost impossible but, at Quesada the away team coped better winning all disciplines. Although the away pairing of Peta Rhodes and Graham Phillips did well to win their game, a loss in the singles meant we could not win the tie and the other disciplines were conceded and we were 'out of the cup'. We wish Finca G well in the semi.

Pears League - In the Enterprise League, the Pearls took on league leaders Emerald Isle Titans and as expected it was a very close game. Looking to reverse a comprehensive defeat at 'the Isle' in the first game of the season, things were going well for the Pearls with

4 winning triples completed until the last end of the final game to finish. Sadly the lead of 1 shot was lost, so instead of reversing the earlier season result it was a points victory of 10 - 4, 108 shots to 95. Still, they moved to within 1 point of their opponents and are only 2 points off top place. Well done everyone.

Federation Report - Another good result for the leopards first home game. The weather being the biggest opposition to both teams due to very high winds.

Quesada narrowly missing a second clean sweep winning on 2 rinks,narrowly losing the 3rd by 1 shot with the last wood of the game. Congratulations and well done to the winning rinks of N Lamberton B Tinder M Gray M Lamberton and R Birch C Brazier J Bromley Steve Gray Points 6 Quesada 2 points Monte Mar With shots 56 to 42 The Panthers took on San Miguel Harriers at home this week always a hard fought fixture. What a great result for the Panthers winning 6-2 (shots 57-41), all played, once again in horrendous winds. Peta Rhodes, Deidre Leeming, Graham Phillips and Derek Sale won 19-11.

George Carnell, Nick Birch, Jason Prokopowycz and Jack Martin won 24-12. Diane Lawton, Nigel Baigent, Brian Robertson and Pete Bonsor lost by 4 shots against a team skipped by the Russell Marks!

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SABA WINTER TRIPLES

GREENLANDS BOWLS REPORT

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB

21 JANUARY - WEEK 10 ENTERPRISE LEAGUE

By Steve Hibberd Firstly, I would like to thank all team captains for promptly sending me their reports, enabling me to submit a 'full house' of results this week.

Space is of a premium, so it's only initials instead of first names. Let's start with Maples v Sycamores SABA league Greenlands derby, which resulted in a 10-4 double for the good guys! Maples winners: S Heath, S Hibberd, D O'Sullivan 22-18. J Clements, A Toozer, M Edwards 2210. D Fryatt, S Mahomet, M Fryatt 19-16. C Thomas, J&B Pocock 2013. Sycamores victors: E Merrick, Jim Oliver, Pete Tomkins 24-15.

Joan Oliver, P Lockley, L Miller 20-16. Next on, were Chestnuts, hosting San Miguel Comets. Although they lost 4-10, this little lot certainly did the biz: S Hewett, J O'Brien, C Langlois 24-15. H Lanlois, M Cassidy, G Watt 19-14.

The much delayed (funny how it always seems to chuck it down on a Tues!) internal trips league, threw up this impressive roll call: winners H Langlois, D Bray, M Edwards. runners up - H Meston, B Miller, F Edwards.

As 60s group 'Hedgehoppers Anonymous' once sang - 'It's good news week'! Well, it certainly was for the guys & dolls in the much depleted winter/berleen teams. After 2 trouncings, it's good to announce that they are back. An 8-2 victory for these Winter leaguers: Bobby Sims, P Goodfellow, S Heath, A Goodfellow 24-16. S Johnson, T Hodges, B Collins, D Greenland 32-9. Bill Sims, W Latham, L Greenland, B Latham 21-18, was aided by these Berleeners 2 points: J Collins, D Watts, T Sambrook, G Watts 20-14.

Fed 4s update now. In the most horrendous weather conditions immaginable (and yes, it was a Tues!), the Bulls went down 3 points to 5 (5050 shots) at Country Bowls. Playing against the Clarets, not only did these martyrs help earn their team points, but played the last 2 ends in strong winds & heavy rain, whilst the more sensible colleagues were under cover supping their favourite tipple: S Heath, Bill Sims, L Greenland & D Greenland 22-17. Two days later, the Bears recorded a super 6-2 victory at La Marina. Give yourselves a hug: C Thomas, F Edwards, J Parker, M Edwards 25-8. F Tilley, T Sambrook, P Lockley, A Goodfellow 18-13.

Southern league results only (too much fingerrhea again!). El Rancho 11, Oaks - 3 (J Clements, G Watt, C Lloyd 16-16. J Thompson, W Latham, B Latham 19-15. Elms - 4 (N Cork, Bill Sims, Bobbie Sims 21-18. T Coombs, V Mahomet, J Parker 17-16), Vistabella Lanzadores 10. Cedars - 12 (N Bater, T Hodges, T Upham 26-14. E Merrick, M Dewar, C Langlois 45-4. B Doran, T French, Penny Tomkins 24-7. K Page, M Kilby, D Webb 19-14. F Tilley, C Dewar, Pete Tomkins 21-11

Well that’s another busy week blowing to a close but although we’ve all had some moans about the weather aren’t we all glad we’re here in sunny Spain & not back in icy UK - and somehow San Luis players have composed themselves and had another good week. Firstly to complete last Friday’s (18/01/13) results for the CBBA Southern league Div A: San Luis Lions away v Vistabella Lanzadores, pts 8-6, shots 99-110, winners of the battle: Colin Jackson, Joe Johnson & Mal Hughes 24-15. Pat Bird, Fred Armstrong & Colin Lindgren 19-13. Bob White, June & Keith Jones 18-14. John Haigh, Charlie Marigold & Phil Morrachan 19-17.

Saturday 19th saw the San Luis Blues play their first FED 4’s league match away at San Miguel. We knew we had to be very positive because any slips would be pounced on by the Harriers but the length of the green in a howling, swirling gale with the last few ends played in driving rain made it tough going for all of us, our two winning rinks were: Colin Jackson, Ann Holland, June & Keith Jones; 21-8 and John Haigh, Sheila Cammack, Colin Highland & Colin Lindgren; 18-11, pts 6-2, 56-38.

On Sunday 20th San Luis Whites were in action at home v Vistabella Vikings but the raiders went home empty-handed as the Whites took all the points 8-0 shots 65-30. Winning Whites: Keith Philips, Bob Foulds, Peter Cox & Peter McEneaney16-8. Jean Parkes, Dave Blackie, Gina Streeter & Paul Parkes 22-12. Pam & Mike Lockett, Ray Robson & Charlie Marigold 27-10.

SABA matches, Monday 21st January: SL Klingons away v La Marina Explorers, 3 wins & 1 draw to snatch the shots 102-99, pts 9-5.

SL Vulcans hosted the Horadada Condors and had a good morning’s bowling, winning on 5 rinks: pts 12-2, shots 130-72. Norma Mole, Kevin Hull & Brian Badger 23-12. Ron Cammack, Jean Hepehi & Sheila Cammack 19-16. Chris Phillips, Tony Campbell & Ian Rogers 19-7. Jean Parkes, Dave Blackie & Paul Parkes 22-9. Margaret Rogers, Scott Malden & John Haigh 38-11. Following onto the home green were the SL Trekkers v Vistabella Albatrosses but the Albatross was a good luck charm for the Trekkers, taking a clean sweep; points14-0, shots 126-68.

Winners: Ray Pollock, Joan Dullaway & Keith Jones; 32-7. Audrey Ford, Sue Ross & Colin Potter; 18-10. Ann Holland, Bert Ewart & Colin Lindgren; 15-13. Blossom Cox, Tony Davies & Peter Bromley; 28-11.

Frank Barclay, Mike Smith & Ken Dullaway 14-11. Peter Fuller, Bob Foulds & June Jones; 19-16.

On Wednesday 23rd January on a cold, windy morning- (now we know why it’s called Winter League) our Winter League & Berleen league teams were in action at home against our “friends” from the north; Benitachell. This time we won the battle, with 3 wins, + shots 65-56, pts 8-2. The winning rinks were: Mel Highland, John Haigh, Joe Johnson & Mal Hughes 26-9. Colin Jackson, Pam Lockett, Ray Pollock & Pat Coffey 13-12. Eric Slater, Mal Broughton, June & Keith Jones 16-15. The 2 Berleen teams again showed that they are up for a challenge; shots 65-17, pts 2, winners were Ann Holland, Fred Armstrong, Les Bedford & Colin Highland 32-12 and on lovely rink 7; Darren Johnson, Ron & Sheila Cammack, & Mike Lockett 33-5.

The club championships continued on Tuesday 22nd with the first round of the drawn 2 wood pairs, sponsored by Coys Rent A Car. Some interesting combinations & the 3 set format proved a challenge to many.

Through to the next round are: /Ann Badger & Colin Lindgren v Sally Cordell & Sheila Cammack, /Margaret Morrison & Ray Robson v Sylvia France & Eric Slater, /Colin Jackson & Charlie Marigold v Fred Armstrong & Keith Jones,/ Les Bedford & Frank Barclay v Peter Cox & Darren Johnson, /June Jones & Phil Morrachan v Janet Gardner & Roy Cordell, /Chris Brooks & Joan Dullaway,/ Stewart Cattanach & Shirley Withers v Dane Howard & Colin Potter, ,Mike Smith & Maureen Bromley v Bob Foulds & Mike Lockett,/ John Haigh & Pam Lockett v Arthur France & Gina Streeter, /Sheila Cox & Paul Parke v Ann Holland & Colin Highland,/ Pat Coffey & Mel Highland v Jean Hepehi & Dave Blackie.

Info contact Peter Cox 966 18 9141 or Sheila Cammack 966 77 3001

San Miguel Meteors Emerald Isle Titans Quesada Pearls San Luis Klingons San Miguel Pulsars Greenlands Maples La Marina Explorers Horadada Falcons La Siesta Apollos Greenlands Sycamores

P 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

W 36 39 37 31 31 28 26 21 21 19

Quesada Pearls 108 Sh 10 Pts La Marina Explorers 99 Sh 5 Pts G’lands Sycamores 101 Sh 4 Pts San Miguel Pulsars 101 Sh 4 Pts Horadada Falcons 109 Sh 10 Pts

D 4 1 2 1 2 4 2 1 3 2

L 20 20 21 28 27 28 32 38 36 39

OW 8 6 7 10 6 5 3 3 2 0

F A Diff 1100 968 132 1102 928 174 1082 922 160 1117 980 137 1081 945 136 994 1051 -57 972 1034 -62 942 1124 -182 917 1134 -217 923 1144 -221

Pts 92 91 90 83 76 70 60 49 49 40

Emerald Isle Titans 95 Sh 4 Pts San Luis Klingons 102 Sh 9 Pts Greenlands Maples 114 Sh 10 Pts San Miguel Meteors 106 Sh 10Pts La Siesta Apollos 94 Sh 4 Pts

DISCOVERY LEAGUE CBowls Supernovas San Luis Trekkers Monte Mar Novilleros Vistabella Albatrosses San Miguel Comets Monte Mar Picadors La Marina Astronauts Greenlands Chestnuts Em Isle Moonrakers

P 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

W 32 31 27 24 24 26 25 20 18

D 3 3 2 5 3 3 2 2 3

L 13 20 25 25 27 25 27 32 33

O/WF 7 910 5 906 5 941 6 907 6 898 3 917 4 915 3 831 1 860

A Diff 673 237 839 67 945 -4 866 41 895 3 939 -22 959 -44 1003 -172 966 -106

Pts 81 75 66 65 63 61 60 48 41

Monte M Novilleros 116 Sh 11 PtsMonte Mar Picadors 111 Sh 3 Pts Em Isle Moonrakers 100 Sh 5 Pts La Marina Astronauts 113 Sh 9 Pts San Luis Trekkers 126 Sh 14 Pts Vistabella Albatrosses 68 Sh 0 Pts Greenlands Chestnuts 96 Sh 4 Pts San Miguel Comets 116 Sh 10 Pts

VOYAGER LEAGUE P W D L O/WF A Diff La Marina Pathfinders 9 33 2 19 7 978 838 140 El Rancho Broncos 9 34 3 17 4.5 1125 828 297 San Luis Vulcans 9 33 1 20 4.5 981 851 130 El Rancho Pintos 9 27 0 27 5 1038 902 136 La Siesta Pioneers 9 25 2 27 5.5 919 964 -45 Vistabella Eagles 8 25 1 22 4 779 854 -75 Quesada Diamonds 9 23 2 29 5 949 924 25 La Siesta Sputniks 9 22 5 27 4.5 874 993 -119 Horadada Condors * * 9 9 2 43 0 666 1155 -489 * * 4 Pts deducted for failing to field a full team La Siesta Sputniks 105 Sh 11 Pts San Luis Vulcans 130 Sh 12 Pts LMarina P’finders 134 Sh 12 Pts El Rancho Broncos 96 Sh 6 Pts

Pts 82 80 76 64 63 59 58 58 16

La Siesta Pioneers 105 Sh 3 Pts Horadada Condors 72 Sh 2 Pts Quesada Diamonds 77 Sh 2 Pts El Rancho Pintos 119 Sh 8 Pts

VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB Week Commencing 21st January The Week started badly with the Albatrosses paying a visit to San Luis hoping for a good result but only to be soundly beaten by the Trekkers 14points to 0 and by 126 shots to 68. Only our friendly team of Gail Watson, Martin Foulcer and Ian Kenyon lightened the gloom with a resounding win.

Wednesday however was a much better day that is if you ignore the gale force winds that swept across the green. Leading the way were Gail Watson, Mo Thomas, Mike Regan and John Rudkin who won 27 -10 followed by Olwyn Ratcliffe, Martin Foulcer, Angus (Mack) Maclean and Brian Dunn who also won 23 – 18. Our other two rinks were on the losing side but we still won the overall match by 81 shots to 69 to give us a 6points to 4 victory.

Friday saw another good performance from the Lanzadores who went to Greenlands to face their Elms and wins on 4 of the 6 rinks gave us a 10 points to 4 victory with a shots total of 124 to the Elms 85. Our four winning rinks were Beryl Regan, Ian Kenyon and Jenny Bowman, Roger Lewis, Maggie Furness and Richard Lee, Sandra Burrows, Neil Burrows and Pat Harman and finally Stuart Allman, Martin Foulcer and Brian Harman.

The Vistabella Conquistadors were also at Greenlands on Friday but as of yet the result is still outstanding.

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB

By Janet Thomas SABA Pulsars played at home to San Miguel Meteors There was some very good bowling by both teams but sadly the Pulsars only came away with 4 points but all the games were very close Total points for 4 Points against 10 Total shots for 101 Shots against 106. WINTER LEAGUE Playing in the wind can be difficult at the best of times...playing in gale force conditions at Bonalba was nearly impossible.

Apart from hats, towels, mats and people being blown over (Don and Shirley had a lucky escape in the ditch!) Tables were being overturned; twigs and bushes were being tossed around like toys! Unfortunately the door in their new Clubhouse was nearly taken off its hinges. After 9 ends we stopped and had a team talk re whether it was actually a health hazard to continue, but continue we did. Well done to all getting 8-2 in the most difficult of conditions. With the "Shots" being anybodies guess well done to Stu Denholm only 2 out. Also well done to Stu on winning the first Raffle prize. Thanks to Bonalba for a very nice "Lunch" in your new clubhouse. The surrounding area looked great since our last visit...

No Berleen. FED 4s Saturday 19th January, San Miguel Harriers opened their Fed 4's campaign at home to San Luis Blues. The game was played in difficult conditions with our visitors coming out on top 6 points to 2.

Well done to Stuart Denholme and his team for saving us from a white wash. Thursday 24th January, San Miguel Harriers played their first Fed 4's away game to Quesada Panthers, once again it was played in difficult conditions, the score mirrored our previous game, losing 6 points to 2.

Our only points coming from a good win by Russell Marks and his team.

Headmasters report - Room for improvement.

SOUTHERN LEAGUE Jaguars played at home to Montemar Matadors A good game with the Jaguars winning on 3 rinks and drawing on 1 Total points for 9 Points against 5 Total shots for 109 Shots against 91.

No report for the Cougars and 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

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POOR DISPLAY LETS REDS DOWN PINOSO CF ...................0 UD HORADADA ............0 Looking for all three points to keep the pressure on rivals Almoradi at the top of Preferente Horadada were held to a goal less draw at 6th placed Pinosa on Saturday, a club which still have play off ambitions of their own. But as one travelling fan said after the encounter “This was one of those games best forgotten with neither side doing anything to promote their cause.” Any game against Pinoso is never easy though, and the Reds have come to appreciate that after many years of competition between the two clubs but on Saturday Pinoso were certainly there for the taking had anything other than a poor Horadada team turned up.

There was hardly an opportunity of note in the entire 90 minutes and with Campillo and Alex once again directing things at the back the home side rarely had an effort on goal. There was perhaps just one scare for the visitors which came midway through the 2nd period when a shot from Jose David hit the upright, but apart from that the Horadada defence had things pretty much under control. Unfortunately it was much the same at

the other end, just one attempt worth recording coming midway through the opening half. A shot from the edge of the box found it’s way through a crowded area from Campillo. With Titi on the Pinoso line any sort of contact would have done the job but the Horadada forward failed to get the touch he needed.

The game was most remembered for the nonstop diving from both sets of players, something that is unfortunately rampant at this level of the Spanish. However, we are usually spared such theatrics from the boys in Red but at Pinoso unfortunately they allowed their play to be influenced by the theatrics of the opposition.

With Pedreno using his entire bench the one glimmer of hope came midway through the 2nd period with the arrival onto the pitch of new boy Salinas but without any support up front even he couldn’t make too much difference to the Horadada play.

Before the game Pedreno would quite probably have taken a point but with all three there for the taking it was a disappointing journey home for the Reds. Not all bad news however with Almoradi also dropping points on Sunday at home to Callosa in a 2-2 draw.

W ATFORD BEAT SHANGHAI AT LA MANGA Watford were in La Manga last week where they beat Shanghai East Asia 3-0 in a friendly as part of the club's warm-weather training camp in the resort.

Troy Deeney, Jonathan Hogg and Geoffrey Mujangi Bia all scored against Shanghai East, who were recently promoted to the Chinese Super League for the first time. Shanghai were awarded a penalty around a quarter-of-an-hour into the contest but struck the post with their spot kick.

Watford started to take control as the half wore on and took the lead five minutes before the break through Deeney's powerful header.

There were wholesale changes at the break and the Hornets were dominant during the second period. The lead was doubled when a goal-mouth scramble ended with the ball being bundled into the net by Jonathan

Hogg. Watford hit Gianfranco the bar and Zola missed three good opportunities before Mujangi Bia rounded off the victory in the final minute with a neat finish.

Fitz Hall was among those who played and Daniel Pudil also featured after missing Saturday's match due to his son's illness.

The Hornets travelled to the five-star La Manga Club last Monday for a four-day break ahead of their clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground due to the poor weather conditions in Hertfordshire.

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TORRY SLUMP TO ANOTHER DEFEAT FC TORREVIEJA...........1 NOVELDA CF.................3 A controversial game at the Vicente Garcia on Sunday saw league leaders Novelda achieve a comfortable win against FC Torrevieja.

On balance the visitors could have won by rather more against a Torry side that, in recent weeks, seems to have lost its way. That was certainly the case in the opening 15 minutes by which time the home side were two goals down. The first Novelda strike came on just 8 mins when, following a good, low save from Manolo, Jorge followed in to slot home the rebound from close range. The visitors were two up minutes later. This time it was Cristian who found space to chip Manolo from just inside the box.

At this stage the home side were in total disarray, there was very little shape and for the most part they were simply chasing shadows.

However against all the odds Torrevieja worked their way back into the game. It was more effort and endeavour but they got some reward when, on 26 mins, a poor

Novelda back header fell to Luis Carlos who cooly chipped the keeper on the half volley.

Further chances fell to both sides but any chance Torry had of pulling this game back seemed to disappear just prior to the half time interval with the dismissal of Koeman.

Unfortunately it was no less that the Torry striker deserved as, not for the first time, he appeared to go into a challenge over the top of the ball under the nose of the match referee.

The second period produced more of the same although with a man advantage the visitors should have made rather more of an excess of opportunities. They had to make do with just the one goal though which came on the hour mark from Pegan. His fierce effort hit the underside of the crossbar before bouncing into the back of the net to seal the points for the league leaders.

Next week Torry travel to Muro where another defeat could see them sink into the bottom half dozen.

BOXERS SHAPE UP FOR WEMBLEY AT THE RING Matchroom Fighters galore at the Ring Boxing Club in Torrevieja last week, all visiting from UK and all taking advantage of the local conditions as they prepared for upcoming contests. The majority will feature on a televised show at the Wembley Arena on 9 March. In the lineup is undefeated lightweight Ryan Taylor who will be boxing for the Southern Area lightweight title.

Also on the card will be 24 year old undefeated middleweight John Ryder and Darren Barker who’s opponent for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental middleweight title fight is still to be named. Lee Purdy will meet Carson Jones for the IBF International welterweight title. The fighters are shown alongside Martin Patrick, Ulf Johannsen and Rob Lyndon of The Ring.

CF MIL PALMERAS WEEKLY ROUNDUP 20TH JANUARY 2013 Niomi Sheffield and Bailey Tomlinson closing down Benijofars attack we looked quite solid . Benijofar didn't give up and made the most of a mistake to make it 4-1 at half time .

Second half and the Toros took full control of the match finding space and each other time after time.

With Luca showing more self belief he owned the right wing picking out Ben and then Bailey twice to make it 7-1 .Benijofar caught theToros napping to grab a second .10 mins left and the Toros calmy passed the ball around keeping Benijofar pinned back with Niomi , Kevin and Bailey unlucky not score .Paolo and Diego closed ranks at the back allowing Luke to pushup before lobbing the keeper for his second goal .the next two minutes was good and bad for both teams .First Benijofar attacked from the center with a good goal .

Ben then ran straight through Benijofar from the Toros Center to score and finish the match off 9-3 .

Another good performance from the whole Toros team sees Mil Palmeras stay top of the league and retain their 4 point advantage .

Man of the Match Luca Webb for an awesome second half performance .

CF Mil Palmeras Benjamines 9 - 3 Benijofar Sponsored by Sunshine FM 102.8 With the wind blowing Mil Palmeras had to stand tall against a fast and energetic Benijofar . Again it took the Toros time to settle into the match but still the goals came . Luca Webb grabbed the first goal from Ben Naylors cross closely followed by David MiltonStamm classy control and volley from outside the area Luke and Ben added to the tally and with Paolo Webb

Benijofar 0-3 CF Mil Palmeras Alevines Sponsored by Tallerez J Martinez Ford A game where the result was better than the match. In awful windy conditions with a ball that felt like a beach ball Mil Palmeras ground out a second win in consecutive weeks to move them nicely up the table.

First half and playing against the wind the Toros battled hard and scored early on with a neat finish from

Agustin Ramirez but the Toros rode their luck for big parts of the first half giving away a succession of free kicks with Angel equal to them in goal. Ten minutes later it was 2-0 when Emily Kelly latched onto a loose ball and smashed it into the top corner from 20 yards.

Half time 2-0.

Second half and Mil Palmeras started slowly with the wind now in their favour but couldnt use it to their advantage as we gave the ball away cheap on numerous occasions. With a switch back to defence from

Luke we finally looked a bit more organised and this paid off as Ramirez grabbed his second of the game and wrapped up the points for the visitors. Late on Neve,Tiandra,Lewis and Oliver could have added to the tally.

Men of the match Angel Ruiz and Neve Bradley.

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ELCHE - DOUBLE DAY DERBY DELIGHT ELCHE CF ..................................1 HERCULES CF............................0 Double-helpings all round at the mighty Martinez Valero stadium in the City of Palms on Saturday night, as the table-topping Illicitanos entertained their nearest and deadliest rivals Hercules: double derby victory (Elche won 2 – 1 at the Rico Perez in Alicante, early in this super season), with two golden goals sealing the hugely-important bragging-rights victory. 18,000 partisan supports watched the match, and many more on TV, the 1,500 Hercules faithful, safely aloft in the upper stand hoping their last two wins

BY JOHN MCGREGOR

Aaron and Pamerot

would continue, as the Alicantinos are only one off the bottom place.

There were a few worrying Elche omissions in the starting line up: right back super Suarez, midfielder Mantecon, and big Berry Powel upfront, were ablydeputised by the reliable Flano, Generelo (hmm) and new-but-local boy Aaron. This is the critical time when good replacements are needed when suspensions and injuries ‘kick’ in - and all three played their part well.

Elche pressed from the kick-off and a succession of inswinging corners caused pressure in the Hercules defence. Fidel was prominent on Elche’s wide left, particularly with a point-blank shot pushed over by the busy Falcon as a goal looked likely. The first came on the half-hour as the excellent Etxeita burst from defence, slipped it to Generelo who turned and pushed it towards the visitors goal. Xumetra, back to his blistering best won the race to get there first and slipped it past Falcon to send the home crowd into ecstasy. Halftime came with the ones: one goal, one-sided half and not one attempt on goal from Hercules!

The second half continued exactly as the first, Fidel immediately wriggling clear to the byline pulling back a beauty that escaped everyone across an empty goal.

But the disappointment turned to joy a minute later as ‘Zoomi’ Xumetra burst clear again of the Hercules defence, but this time turned it unselfishly into Coro’s path. The little striker checked, appeared to lose the ball, regained it and spun round to crack a beauty low into the far corner. This decisive second goal was the signal to start the euphoric Mexican wave sweeping around the stadium, and of course much derisive jeering directed up into the dejected blue and white upper tier. More Franjiverde pressure was applied but a strange thing happened on the hour, as a hopeful

Xumetra celebrates the opener for Elche against their local rivals.

Photos: Mark Welton Hercules cross was headed – shock, horror – towards mean Manu Herrera’s goal (conceded 12 goals in 23 matches), but the ball sailed 10 feet wide, no danger.

That and later a half-hearted volley miles over were the visitors’ sole, abject attacking efforts all evening - in a word: pathetic. Or are Elche just that good these days?

Super coach and architect of it all, Fran Escriba rang the changes, the tiring Aaron replaced by Palanca, and to enormous and rightful cheers goalscorers Coro and Xumetra were substituted by Pelayo and Linares.

Despite many more home chances there were no more goals, and there should have been, Hercules got off

very lightly. There is no doubt the Alicantinos are in big trouble; strange when only last season they reached the play-offs.

But in Elche all is wonderful, twelve points clear of Girona in second. Next week the Illicitanos have a mini-break to the other palm trees in the Canary Islands to face Las Palmas, going nicely in sixth in the play-off places, and good at home. But as the Franjiverdes have proved time and again this scintillating season, they need fear no-one - even the brought-in reserves are playing well while the superstars are out!

Mucho Elche!