The Leader 463

No 463

Tuesday, 2nd April, 2013

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An uncertain future loomed over the Orihuela Costa at the start of the year; as the contract for providing beach bars on

the coast was due to expire.

An uncertain future lay ahead. Although the councillor for the beaches set about putting the work to tender the process was stopped by the Mayor.

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This was due to a number of questions relating to the award of the work, not least the value assigned to the contract, and so, in 2013, the company who have already been providing the service to tourists and residents alike have been asked to continue.

But to say that “normal service resumes” would not go anywhere near describing the presence of the beach bars this year, as Thomas Herteux of Chiringuitos Del Sol, explains, “we have invested nearly 50 thousand euro in updating some of the fixtures on the beach this year”, with the emphasis on providing a “quality” service to those who enjoy the facilities on the coast.

The sun-beds have all been renewed, as have most of the parasols, and the beach toilets have been renewed to make them more economical and water efficient.

Considering the fact that the contract extension is just for another year and is likely to be put back out to tender at the end of this season, with no guarantee that the current company will be allowed to continue, one would be right to question the value of such an investment as the 50 thousand which has been spent, but Thomas continues to explain that “we have to”, but not because it may form part of the contract of indeed provide any assurances for the future, but because the company feels it is, “important to invest money to maintain the quality of service”.

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B Y R OA D AND AIR Ryanair has reached an agreement with cabin crew at all its bases, as well as with pilots in Alicante, Bristol, Cork, East Midlands, Luton and Shannon, which will become effective on April 1, and that includes wage increases and improvements to the shift systems.

The management of the beach bars also goes much further than many may consider. It is not simply a case of building a hut on the beach and selling the odd drink or two, but the contractor is also solely responsible for all beach related activities, as well as the quality standards required by the accreditations.

This year, Thomas and his team are working hard to achieve top rankings in the Spanish National quality awards, as well as the locally provided standards being implemented by the municipal town hall, all with the emphasis on the key word, “quality”.

There will be a welcome return to the Beach Volleyball competition, as well as the Jet Skis, banana boats, foot showers and security lockers, but the team are also looking into providing ashtrays for smokers, to enable the safe and hygienic disposal of their smoking waste. Not forgetting the high standard of training that every member of the team has, with their extensive local knowledge, as well as being able to provide assistance and advice on where to go, what to see and who to meet, plus the backdrop of being on hand in the event of an emergency.

Keeping the beaches clean and cared for and giving ownership to the residents is another new initiative, with teams of residents and tourists being invited to take part in community led initiatives such as beach cleanups, all with the incentive of free drinks, as well as doing your bit for the society, because, “everybody has an obligation to make the best of the coast and improve the quality”, Thomas suggests,

whilst in a unique position to extend his reach into the heart of those who want to be a part of their own community.

The bars themselves will be as well stocked with food and drink as ever, but with new products on the horizon, the first being a drink called “Hugo”, which is set to replace the popular Mojito as the drink of the high living society.

There are other surprises lined up for the summer, for which we have been sworn to secrecy so far, but what we can tell you is that they are all for the good of the coast, to be enjoyed by the young and the not so, with that same “quality” angle that Thomas is so passionate about, and will make the beaches of the Orihuela Costa even more the envy of neighbouring towns, flying the flag of quality and raising the bar for others to try to compete, and long may it continue, as attention to detail matters and quality counts.

You can find out more information about the Orihuela Costa Chiringuitos at the website www.chiringuitosdelsol.com, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/chiringuitosdelsol, as well as other social network sites where their presence is almost institutional.

In total, staff are all looking at receiving a 10% increase in their salaries, as well as other concessions, albeit in total over a period of the next 5 years. Ryanair pilots at their bases in Manchester and Valencia have also negotiated four days off for every five working days before the end of its current five-year agreement, which the company says, “recognizes the excellent productivity achieved by Ryanair employees”.

The price of “Intercity” bus fares will rose by an average of 2.45% from Monday, the second increase in less than a month, and coinciding with the final phase of the major transport operation that saw many people returning to their inland homes after visiting the coast for the holiday. On March 9th, the fares had increased by 3%, in order to compensate bus operators for the rising cost of fuel. A new standard has also been set to allow the increase of prices depending on the popularity of routes as well as absorbing other increases that may fall onto the transport sector.

The downward trend in the cost of petrol appeared to change direction this week, no doubt just coinciding with the huge increase in road traffic journeys for Easter, with the cost of filling a tank being around 50 cents more than a week ago, based on a 55 litre tank that would cost just short of 80 euro to fill. On the other hand, diesel still dropped slightly, with a 55 litre tank costing 75 euro to fill, around 40 cents cheaper than a week ago.

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LOS DOLSES DEMONSTRATIONS

BY PARENTS IN ARMS

Once again the parents of children attending the Community and Primary School Playas de Orihuela stood arm in arm last week to demonstrate at the poor conditions in which their offspring continue to be educated.

Joined by many of the teachers, the Association of Mothers and Fathers protested for half an hour last Monday prior to the opening of the center demanding "a decent school for the education of our children.”

Many of the parents expressed their anger at the neglect being shown by the leaders of the Community. One mother said

that they simply can’t understand why a region with a core population of over 33,000 inhabitants has only one brick built schoo, and more importantly why the situation has not been urgently addressed.

The current Los Dolses School is a series of prefabricated portacabins, many of which are joined together. They were first erected in 2002, eleven years ago, and they are now desperately in need of refurbishment and repair. “In many other EU countries the buildings would be considered unsafe and quite likely condemned,” she said.

“During the winter months the children are quite often without heating and many of the buildings leak quite badly when it rains.” “All we want is a decent school for the education of our children.”

Parents say that the response from the Department of Education is that the economic times we are living do not allow for any major investments, “but we know that schools are being built elsewhere in the community, in places where the prefab-

ricated classrooms have been around for a much shorter period.”

The school itself accommodates 300 students in which teachers do great job integrating the students of many different nationalities. When the primary school children move from Los Dolses into secondary education they are transferred to the Institute in Playa Flamenca, another establishment largely made up of prefabricated buildings. As such there are children who are now leaving school who have never experienced a brick built classroom. This is a situation that cannot be allowed to continue in what is purported to be a civilized western country.

As ex-pats continue to move to Spanish shores in hope of a bet-

ter life, schools are overcrowded and hopes are fading that promises of getting schoolchildren out of prefabricated classrooms will ever come to fruition as the 'temporary' structures show no signs of being replaced.

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La Nucia Craft Market worth a visit every Sunday till beginning July The weekly craft market in front of La Nucia Town Hall is doing quite well - not that it is attracting hordes of people, but the people who come are really interested in buying work made by hand by the people on the stalls, or order something special to be picked up some weeks later. And that's what it's all about - keeping the craft tradition in Spain alive and well.

There will be no craft market on the Easter weekend but the weekly markets will continue on Sunday 7th of April and then every Sunday morning till the Medieval Market at the beginning of July. Opening times are from 11am to 2pm and at 11, 12 and 1 o'clock there are guided tours (the guide speaks English) of La Nucia old town - well worth a visit see attached photograph.

The market itself consists of just ten or twelve stalls with well-made pieces by people who try to make a living from their craft. More than 40 artesans take turns, some coming every three weeks or once a month, others only every so now and then. This way, the fair offers every week something different.

In the web site of the craft association Amata, who

organizes the fair, you can see who is coming when in the next four weeks and you can also find photographs of the past editions. Look at www.amata.es under Coming events and/or Photographs.

La Nucía lies about 10 kms inland from Benidorm and a visit to the craft fair can be combined with a stroll over the well known Rastro (car boot sale), which is held on the industrial estate of La Nucía, or an excursion to nearby Guadalest or the Fuentes del Algar.

More information about the fair (in English) on 639 979 678.

DESECRATED GRAVES BLAMED ON LACK OF POLICE PATROLS More graves have been desecrated in local cemeteries with the latest violation taking in the cemetery at Hurchillo.

investigation into the desecration in the cemetery, one of five sites owned by the Diocese OrihuelaAlicante in the region, all built ago about a century ago but all

The discovery was made by a local resident, Paco Valverde, who had gone to the graveyard last Monday morning to visit family members. He found that two adjacent graves to the plots he was visiting had both been defiled.

The National Police in Orihuela have now opened an official

having been recently refurbished.

Like many of the graveyards in the district there are no permanent staff at Hurchillo so Snr Valverde has his own key to the main gate. “The lock was perfect,” he said, and he didn’t notice anything unusual when he turned the key. “The cemetery was so quiet, so peaceful and, after Fathers Day, it was absolutely beautiful and overflowing with flowers.”

“When I got to the plot I was visiting I saw that the one to the side was completely destroyed and there were human remains scattered all around. A few meters away there was a skull lying together with several other

bones. A coffin was completely destroyed and inside there was a shroud containing the remains of another person.”

When burying their loved ones in Spain many families include personal items, watches, rings and other valuables and it is thought that these pickings were the target of the robbers.

One local resident said that such acts have been going on for weeks. They blame the fact on a lack of police patrols which have been noticeably reduced in recent months.

Meanwhile Officers from the Basque police have arrested two cemetery workers from Eibar, to the east of Bilbao, who are accused of extracting gold teeth and rings from dead bodies in the cemetery, in order to sell them.

The two men, identified as OCI of 32 years of age and AMB, aged 43, took possession of these belongings when carrying out cleaning of the niches containing the corpses. The officers began the investigation after reviewing the record books at a gold buying shop in the town, finding a large number of transactions for teeth and rings in a single trade. In total, the pair had taken around a hundred gold objects.

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MAYOR OPENS CRAFT EXHIBITION

Torrevieja’s mayor, Eduardo Dolon, opened an exhibition of works by students of the Performing Crafts Workshops, last week, at la Casa de la Tercera Edad in la Calle San Pascual.

He was accompanied by Inmaculada Montesinos, Councillor for Senior Citizens. Together they met students and staff who have contributed toward the exhibition.

On display are a multitude of different crafts submitted by over 50 students including decorative pieces made of mother of pearl and tortoiseshell, canvas painting, crochet work and miniature furniture.

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Torrevieja is seeing huge cuts in spending that may also be seen as risking the safety of beachgoers, despite Easter already being flooded with tourists, after City Council Budget constraints prevented the lifeguard services which will see a massive decrease in cover. Initially, the town hall has asked the Cruz Roja to provide 30 lifeguards on the coast during Easter, a reduction from the 38 of last year, but rising to 75 in summer. A reduction of around a third of the budget down to 520,000 euro will also see a shortening on the length of time that life saving services are provided.

The youth services of Torrevieja town hall have been running a course this week aimed to show young people how they can begin their job seeking journey on-line, via the internet. With unemployment so vast in the youth groups, this is seen as a welcome piece of assistance that could help to make the difference in their job seeking portfolio, by using the likes of Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Concerns were raised this week over safety issues at Torrevieja harbour, after it was revealed that the harbour master left his post in November, and has not been replaced, leaving the port without any ground operational control. Although there is a computer controlled navigation system, many people are now questioning the risks, given the number of large ships that use the facilities for transporting bulk salt loads around the world, who mix in with much smaller leisure craft and even personal boats and sea-based pleasure crafts such as jet skis. The Sea Captain was also responsible for all ports along the coast, from Guardamar to Pilar de la Horidada, where some 3,000 pleasure boats are registered, mixed in with the 100 or so large ships that arrive to load salt throughout the year, as well as being responsible for the environmental aspects of pollution in addition to safety. It is not yet known if the Valencia ports authority intends to fill the vacancy or leave it uncovered throughout the summer months.

The Young Socialists of La Mata have called for the library to be opened at weekends, to enable students to continue their studying during out of school time. The library has been closed since February at weekends and has also suffered a reduction in day time hours, offering just 4 hours opening in the morning and less than 3 hours in an afternoon. A spokesperson for the group said that, The library hours of La Mata is another example of empty buildings policy and the lack of interest shown by the city council of the city’s periphery.

Torrevieja Local Police are continuing their protest over the recent shift changes, which have once again left the streets of Torrevieja without any police patrols for half hour periods over a number of days. Officers have now started wearing pink ribbons to show their solidarity for the campaign to resolve the matter of shift patterns, so as to enable them to ensure the safety of the city.

The disappearance of a number of palm trees from roundabouts has been noticed this week, spanning the entire Vega Baja area, including Torrevieja, Orihuela, Almorad and Catral, as action is once again being taken by the Valencian government to remove specimens of plants which have been infested with the dreaded Red Palm Weevil. A team with heavy plant machinery has been touring the area and will continue to do so until the issue is brought under control.

The Bank of Spain has warned the Anticorruption Prosecutor of the possibility of a large increase in money laundering from Russian investors, taking advantage of the Costa Blanca, trying to launder funds from Cyprus. Since the start of this year alone, some 5 billion euro has been transferred from Cypriot banks to Spain by citizens of the Russian Federation, half of which have now been rejected by the Spanish banks and are under investigation by the Anticorruption Prosecutor.

Tuesday, 2nd April, 2013 ADVERTISING HOTLINE 966 73 0057 LEADER NANA’S NAUGHTY THE GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SOCIETY Despite the threat of rain the Gilbert & Sullivan society was able to raise 500€ from their sale of costumes and props. Thanks to all the local groups who attended and gave generously.

After a brief tour of the AFA facilities to see the wonderful work being done at the centre, David Farrer (Treasurer of the G&S society) presented the money to Matilde Sanchez (AFA President) accompanied by Cristina Camillo (psychologist).

After 18 years entertaining the people of Torrevieja with colourful and beautifully staged musical shows the G&S society will be giving their last performances on the 11th and 12th May 2013 at Casa Ventura Restaurante, San Luis,

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CANTABILE FEMALE VOICE CHOIR

KNICKERS!

Torrevieja. The show called “The Rederring Women’s Institute Goes Wild In Europe” costs 8 euro and includes a savoury Pick & Mix Platter.

Tickets available from Casa Ventura Restaurante or by telephone 966198396 or email dfarrer1@terra.es

THE RENOWNED RAQUEL PEÑA FLAMENCO DANCE COMPANY IN CONCERT

Back again by popular demand this famous professional company will be presenting many new dances including two world premiers choreographed by Raquel Peña, new luxury costumes, outstanding dancers and 5 top flamenco musicians. Always a sell out, this is truly a performance not to be missed. All this will take place on May 19th, at 5:30pm at the Torrevieja Municipal Theatre, tickets at popular prices only €10 and €15 each.

A €2500 donation will be given to Alzheimers Association, Torrevieja.

Tickets are available at the theatre box office or may be bought through ServiCAM. For further information contact: 630 689 431 or e-mail: info@flamencoforall.com

Contrary to some of the stories appearing in the press, we are delighted to tell you that reports of the curtain coming down on Dramatic Licence were untrue.

The company is alive and well after a change of management, and Suzanne and David Stokes, who founded the company in 2005, together with Walter Hamilton and Richard Arnold are now the new management committee.

The next production by Dramatic Licence will be Nana’s Naughty Knickers, a hilarious farce. Nana has been selling naughty underwear for geriatrics from her flat – but she is breaking the law, and has to go to great lengths to keep her underwear business undercover. But her secret is about to be revealed to her nasty landlord. Can she save her business and stay out of jail? Well what do you think?

New members are always needed, so if you would like to join this friendly and talented company in any capacity please get in touch. There will a play reading of Nana’s Naughty Knickers on Thursday, April 4th at 7.30pm in our Clubroom, and prospective members are welcome to come along to read, and to meet us. Our website is currently being re-built, but you can contact Suzanne on 680 961 025, find us on Facebook, or e-mail Suzanne@sue-stokes.co.uk

On Sunday 7th April at 8 p.m. in the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul in Torreta 2, Torrevieja, Cantabile Female Voice Choir are presenting A Concert of Sacred and Contemplative Music including works by J. S. Bach, Faure, Handel, Karl Jenkins, Mascagni and Vivaldi.

There will be a collection held in aid of church funds.

For further information, contact Jennifer on 965077457 or Phyl on 966796866. E-mail: jen-morton@hotmail.com or check the website: www.cantabilesingers.es

NTU CHAMBER CHOIR THIS WEEK, Matthew Hopkins, son of local professional singer and conductor, Nigel Hopkins, is bringing his famous NTU (Nottingham Trent University) Chamber Choir to La Zenia for a singing tour.

Of note are 2 concerts:Wednesday 3rd April. Palacio de Musica in Torrevieja at 8pm. Free Entry.

Saturday 6th April. La Zenia church at 8pm. Tickets 5 euros.

Proceeds to charity. Tickets available from CallNet Internet Cafe behind Consum, next to Paddy's Point, La Zenia.

Programmes will be a variety of liturgical and popular music sung in superb harmony by the 28 members of this award-winning choir, conducted by Matthew Hopkins - son of the well-known conductor and singer, Nigel Hopkins.

This will be the third visit of the NTU Choir to Spain, and musiclovers should make these 'must see' dates in their diaries.

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OPPOSING OR PROGRESSING IN ORIHUELA Martina Scheurer from the Orihuela municipal council has expressed her disbelief that both the Partido Popular, as well as Bob Houliston from CLARO, have opposed a number of motions that make no sense to object to, during the council meeting this week.

In relation to the matter of refusing to support disabled people, Martina explained that the none-profit group had a previous contract withdrawn, and so, the environmental department intended to award them a 60,000 euro contract for an area of Orihuela city, which would give the 30 disabled people a contribution to their cost of living, a purpose and a If you have questions that you would like to put to the Councillor for the Coast on Exite Radio every Thursday morning drop them into the Leader Offices in La Zenia or email them to: office@theleader.info

Fully accepting that the ruling party are a minority, and that the PP are trying to force the government to resign in order to take power, it might raise more important questions as to the reasons why these two aligned groups are objecting to stricter controls on illegal firearms trades, and are opposing giving work to a not for profit organization who give a chance of work to disabled people.

The notion presented relating to gun control was a purely political one, as laws are in place to deal with illegal sales of weapons, but the motion was presented in much the same way as the one calling for the return of the night ambulance to the coast. In order to make a political statement that the matter must be supported and eradicated and that the regional and central government could be made aware of concerns in both these matters, before the situation escalates.

Whilst speaking to Mark Nolan on Exite Radio, Martina explained, “we are just a tiny grain of sand in such huge matters”, but registering the fact that these issues deserve consideration is important for the well being of everybody. In fact, during the council meeting, Bob Houliston defended his opposition to preventing illegal weapon sales because “the residents of the Orihuela Costa wouldn´t understand”, she continued.

reason with which they can find their role in society, where they are often ignored in what might be considered “normal” working life, but, once again, both the PP and CLARO voted against this move, preferring that the work be put to tender for a private, and therefore profit orientated business to bid and take the work.

Quite why they would feel it appropriate to deny such a public service is put down to the fact that they want to make the decision, and cream the glory, themselves, by means of one of the many committees that have been set up under legislation implemented by the PP. That will be little or no consolation to those people who may have benefited from a simple agreement to move money which was already set aside, to a job that is waiting completion, for a group that are ready to work.

Martina also pointed out that voters on both of these points could have abstained, which may well have had the same result of preventing the motion being carried, rather than the choice they made to object and oppose.

A further point that was clarified was that of the roundabouts at La Regia, one on the N332 national road, the other slightly inland, both of which have had a contract submitted for work to improve the aesthetics of, which would therefore benefit the

appearance of the area.

The former councillor for the coast and infrastructure, Pedro Mancebo of the CLr party, has been very vocal over this matter since his removal from an active role on the council, criticising the government team for lack of action in getting the job complete, when the project and money have already been assigned.

Having investigated the reason as a priority, Martina discovered that the effective license to carry out the work is issued by the body responsible for the national road network. The project had indeed been submitted and approved, by the previous administration. No action had been taken then, and so an application was made to extend the validity of the work contract, which was granted for a period of two months, from October 2012. That is the point that the work was approved and cleared for completion, and the time when it should have been started, without haste.

Unfortunately, according to Martina, the work was never started, for reasons that she was unable to explain as she was not in the role at that time.

However, when asked which councillor was responsible at

the time when the work should have and could have been done, the answer was quite simply, Pedro Mancebo.

There will now be a considerable delay once again, as the whole process will have to start from scratch, but it is hoped that this will be less time than before, as Martina herself has vowed to be persistent in chasing the approval for the work so that she can personally see it to completion this time.

You can listen to this and previous conversations on the website, www.exiteradio.com, and then join Martina live each Thursday on Exite Radio, 89.2 or 93.1fm, when she will gladly answer your questions. Simply email office@theleader.info, or write your questions on a piece of paper and drop them into us, and Mark will ask as many as he can each week.

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AROUND ORIHU ELA AND THE COSTA

The councillor for Town Planning in Orihuela, Antonio Zapata, has signed the decree, ordering the “immediate closure and total decommissioning” of a newsagent booth located on the corner of Calle Oriolanos Ausentes and Avenida de la Vega, which must be completed within 20 working days, after the kiosk was found to have been selling marijuana from the unit, as reported previously in The Leader.

The Partido Popular of Orihuela has denounced the ruling government team, as it did last year, for hiring a company to perform lifesaving duties on the coast, as the company Ambuiberica SL, employs the son of the deputy Mayor, Antonia Moreno. The company had been previously awarded the work by the former coastal councillor, Pedro Mancebo, and were the most cost effective bidder for the 21.719,50 euro contract for Easter, pending the full award for a contract to cover the summer months.

Despite opening to a fanfare of praise, the new library in the city of Orihuela may not be without its own problems, after it was found that the land in which the building is situated is not classified correctly for the purpose. Although this may well have been an oversight by the Partido Popular, who were in power when the plans were approved, the attempts to administratively reclassify the land by the current council were rejected, oddly enough by the Partido Popular ruling against the notion to correct their mistake and legalise the building.

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MEDITERRANEAN CASINO OPENS ITS DOORS The Orihuela Costa now has a new leisure facility, the Mediterranean Casino, which opened it’s doors to the public in Zenia Boulevard shopping center last Wednesday On a site of 1,200 m2 the casino will offer visitors an exciting leisure and entertainment complex, all the usual casino activities plus the very best poker tournaments, including the popular Monthly Tournament Poker League which regularly attracts over a hundred players and will start on 1 April.

The building consists of an open room that integrates all aspects of gambling. There are many other rooms and areas for general and private use. One new feature is the ‘Games Zone’ designed for maximum enjoyment of the public. It consists of multi betting terminals, numerous TV screens and a seating area to follow the events and even grab a snack.

In addition, the Casino Mediterráneo Orihuela Costa offer a cultural centre with its 'Multipurpose Hall' which will be used periodically to exhibit the works of local and national artists. The first exhibition will feature 18 paintings by the cartoonist and painter Alfonso Ortuño.

The opening of this casino will not only offer a new cultural and entertainment facility for the area but also the promotion of employment amongst local personnel. Last September, the Mediterranean

Casino signed a collaboration agreement with the city of Orihuela in which, the Local Employment Agency shortlisted 60 people, of which 15 were eventually selected to undertake instruction at the School of dealers prior to taking up employment at the Casino.

The expectations are very positive as the new location will allow the Casino to reach a more mainstream audience. According to official data released by the Orihuela Town Hall, the city has 92,144 inhabitants of which 32,958 live on the Orihuela Costa, an area that focuses largely on the leisure sector. There is also a large foreign population of which the British and Irish make up 51.09% , the German’s 8.96% while the Spanish contingent currently numbers 11.12%.

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1968 MASERATI GHIBLI BARN FIND

By Nick Ireland Silverstone Auctions has unearthed arguably one of the most beautiful Maserati’s ever made that has been locked away for the past 14 years in dry storage. Needing a complete restoration, this 1968 Maserati Ghibli barn find has been estimated at between £12,000 to £16,000 and will finally come to market at the Silverstone Auctions hosted International Trophy Sale on Friday 17th May. Nick Whale, managing director, Silverstone Auctions, said: “With some loving care and attention, this stunning Ghibli can once again rule the road as one of the most beautiful Maserati’s to be built. “Indeed, it’s not every day that such a unique opportunity is presented in the classic car world, so I would urge interested parties to get in touch with Silverstone Auctions for more information about this car.”

The Ghibli was conceived in 1965-66 by Giorgio Giugiaro, then chief designer at Ghia. Its stunning good looks were just part of the story as it was mated with Maserati’s most powerful engine at the time – a 330 bhp V8 unit. Unfortunately the end came for the Ghibli in 1973 with the introduction of its direct successor the Khamsin. Although more technically advanced, many would say that what it made up for in gadgets and gizmos was no match

for the Ghibli’s styling. “This is undoubtedly one of the best barn finds uncovered by the Silverstone Auctions team and it will be very exciting to see how it performs at the International Trophy Sale,” added Nick.

For more information about this 1968 Maserati Ghibli and the International Trophy Sale, for which entries are being invited, visit www.silverstoneauctions.com.

Formed in 2011 as a joint venture between Nick Whale and Silverstone Circuits - Silverstone Auctions is a world-class, specialist auction house for classic cars, modern supercars, all types of competition cars, modern and historic motorcycles and automotive memorabilia. Auctions take place in The Wing, the circuit’s new £27 million building, which has space to display up to 100 auction vehicles and includes seating accommodation for up to 400 attendees.

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FREEWHEELERS VISIT THE THE CAVES OF CHANDELIERS Palm Sunday saw a group of Freewheelers head off to the Cuavas del Canelobre, the Cave of Chandeliers near Busot. Turning off the N332 at the Vila Jiosa turning and heading inland and up the mountain the drive is scenic and exhilarating.

The road itself is newly resurfaced and very good, full of twists and turns, a route much loved by 'bikers. This is not the shortest route from La Marina but it is by far the most interesting. The views on the way are fantastic as they are from the top.

Group discount meant entry was €3.50 instead of the normal €6.00 which included a English speaking guide. The guide is most probably a safety

measure as there is not a lot you can say about a cave but our guide did keep us entertained with his

humour.

He did however tell us that the temperature is a constant 17deg C summer and winter alike, that the cave was used as a factory during the civil war, employing 200 people in two ten hour shifts when the present entrance had to be dynamited to get equipment in and out.

The humour came in the form of trying to recognise the resemblance of various forms, I must not have a very good imagination as I recognised very little, least of all Bart Simpson alcove or the princess although the jelly fish were a lot easier.

We also learnt how long it takes for the stalagmites and stalactites to grow which gave some idea of how old the caves must be. I have seen stalagmites before but never as tall as these. The cave is evidently the tallest is Spain and with 146 steps down I can well believe it, on the good side there are only 135 on the way back up!

Thankfully there were plenty of viewing places where we could pause and regain our breath.

In spite of my scépticism I did enjoy the visit and would recommend it to anyone.

Go there and enjoy, then go back down the road a couple of kilometres and do as we did and enjoy an excellent lunch at a very fair price.

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rary hospital staff who are usually brought in to cater for the influx of thousands of holidaymakers during the summer.

A Deputy of the United Left party in Torrevieja, Marina Albiol, has criticized the cuts being made in the health service by the Ministry, as part of the JV (Joint Venture) which directs the management of Torrevieja Hospital. According to the deputy, "these cuts will undoubtedly kill. They are being made in all the areas providing, basic life support, including vehicles and staff. The cuts will also be made to the number of tempo-

Spain will receive 4.48 million euro in funding from the EU next year, as a contribution towards a scheme that will aim to see free fruit and vegetables distributed to school children, to ensure that they receive part of their balanced diet each day, as well as promoting healthy eating. The EU has a total budget of 90 million euro to share across member states and for Spain this allocation will equate to 59% of the cost of the entire scheme, which will then be topped up by state and private funding. The amount is slightly less than this year, when 4.9 million was awarded, but is considerably more than the UK, Sweden and Finland, who have opted out of the scheme.

More than 40 European scientists arrived in Valencia this week, in order to take part in a conference to discuss the effect

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Up to 80% of pollen allergies can be cured permanently through a vaccine based immunotherapy system being developed in Spain, at the Hospital de Bellvitge, in the L'Hospitalet de Llobregat of Barcelona. Spokesperson for the centre, Mercè Corominas, explained that in Catalonia alone, it is estimated that one and a half million people suffer from allergies, of which 40% are no longer restricted to the months of May to June, the worst time for pollen, explaining that treatment can be applied by “patient specific vaccines that achieve an induced tolerance against allergies, which is shown to be successful in 80% of test cases. However, the process of matching treatment to the patient can take up to five years of trials, which puts a huge financial burden on the health system.

The President of Castilla La Mancha, MarĂ­a Dolores de Cospedal, has been forced to suspend the order which closed down 21 emergency health care clinics during the night in her region. The order, which has been forced following a battle through the courts, will now make it almost impossible for the region to meet the demands of financial restraints put on it, according to government sources, was done in the interest of public safety to ensure that the constitutional rights to healthcare are maintained.

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THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ........by Penny Wing THE POWER OF BEING GRATEFUL It does seem as if in these challenging times, people are focusing on what they don’t have rather than what they do have. The Spiritual Law of Attraction states that “what you focus on you bring in ” so if you are constantly moaning about lack of money or lack of things, that is exactly what you will continue to have in your life.

I do appreciate how difficult that can be at times but cannot stress enough how important it is to make a conscious effort to be grateful. Being thankful will attract more positive energy into your life and therefore, will help to improve your happiness and health.

Gratitude is an emotion and a virtue – it’s a knowing awareness that we are the receivers of something good. Grateful people have been found to report higher levels of positive emotions, satisfaction with their lives, vitality and optimism and are less likely to suffer from stress and depression. By practising the attitude of gratitude you can reduce your stress and take control of your happiness.

When we start to bring gratitude into our daily lives, it impacts on us in three ways: on a psychological level we feel more alert, more active and more productive, on a physical level we sleep better, exercise more and generally feel better about our health, and on a social level our relationships start to become more satisfying: we start to feel more connected to other people and therefore feel less isolated and lonely.

day, the love of your partner, your health or specific things such as a favour someone did for you or a friend visiting you and making you feel good. When you actually see the list written down, it will make you realise how much you do have to be grateful for. Some days you may find it easier to do than others but it is the process of doing it that is important; it will attract more positivity into your life!

Remember the challenging times To be grateful for what you have now, it helps to remember the times when life was more challenging.

When you remember how difficult life used to be and see how far you have come the contrast makes you appreciate how much better life is for you now.

EASY W AYS TO BECOME MORE GRATEFUL

Go through grateful motions Grateful motions include saying thank you, writing letters of gratitude and smiling. When you do these things you will feel more grateful as well as making the people around you feel good!

Keep a gratitude book This is such an easy, simple thing to do yet over time so powerful. Every day sit down and list at least 5 things that you are grateful for. These can be general things such as a lovely, sunny

Think about the bigger picture Always think about the bigger picture e.g. if you are a woman reading this you will have had an education, the chance to earn

your own money and the right to choose your partner. There are millions of women in the world who will never have that opportunity.

It really is a simple matter of choice: you can choose to be grateful or not but if you wish to attract more abundance of all things good into your life then you must practice the attitude of gratitude. Good luck and enjoy!

Penny is a qualified Diana Cooper Angel & Spiritual Master Teacher, Usui /Angelic Reiki Master Teacher & holistic therapist. If you would like any information on her Angel & Spiritual workshops (including The Attitude of Gratitude) please contact her on tel: 680 25 6266 or email via her website: www.pennywing.com

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CYPRUS BAILOUT DEAL LEAVES MARKETS UNCONVINCED Market Commentary 28 March The Cyprus crisis continues even though the bailout has been agreed. In a measure that was reached, they have come to a conclusion that all deposits of over 100,000 will be hit by losses of over 40 percent as those under the mark will remain safe.

This has spooked markets moving them into negative territory throughout the region with almost every European Index plunging, as Cyprus heads into its 12th straight day of bank holidays, amidst concerns that most people will try and move out their funds in large numbers and would prefer to hold cash. The negative sentiment is also enhanced by rumours that this format will be adopted as a template for any further bailout schemes. Although top officials deny any such move in the future, markets are still wary that this format will leave the banks with fewer deposits and in turn will allow them to lend less, shrinking growth. The Euro as a currency has taken a hit and trades this morning at a rate of 1.2825 against the Greenback. Meanwhile, there are also reports from Spain, that economic climate in the country will further deteriorate this year and shrink by 1.5 per cent. Cyprus may announce what types of controls it plans to implement today, before banks are scheduled to reopen tomorrow. The country’s leaders are seeking to prevent the flight of money from the island’s lenders, which have been closed for almost two weeks after the European Union forced losses on depositors in exchange for a 10 billion-euro.

The pound rose to a six-week high against the euro as the funding crisis in Cyprus and a political deadlock in Italy spurred demand for U.K. assets as a haven from Europe’s debt turmoil. Sterling trimmed a quar-

EROSKI BURGER COMPLAINT OVERTURNED Spanish supermarket chain Eroski has had a complaint against its value burgers cleared by the Basque consumer association, after an independent laboratory claims that tests carried out on products recalled by the chain did not contain equine DNA.

A random selection of 55 items were checked from a subsidy of Campofrío, all of which “accurately reflect their characteristics”, which means that there has not been any kind of fraud or lack of consumer information.

The price of a refill of a bottle of butane gas increased this week to 17,13 euro, a rise of 5% and is the first step towards the 17,50 anticipated cost in coming months. The price will now be reviewed on the second Tuesday of each odd month, with a ceiling of 17,50 until the end of this year at least.

terly decline versus the common currency even as an Office for National Statistics report confirmed the U.K. economy shrank in the fourth quarter, putting the nation on course for a triple-dip recession.

European governments vowed the tax on bank accounts to finance Cyprus’s aid package won’t be a precedent for future rescues. U.K. government bonds advanced, with 10-year securities gaining for a fifth day. The Pounds is gaining strength on the back of euro events, general market risk events rather than anything specifically U.K. We seem to be in a mindset where the euro is a sell on rallies. Investors have been scared off by the comments coming out of Europe and the measures they are taking. The pound gained 0.3 percent to 84.62 pence per euro at 1 p.m. London time after appreciating to 84.52 pence, the strongest since Feb. 11. Sterling has still dropped 4.1 percent versus the euro this year. The U.K. currency weakened 0.4 percent to $1.5099.

Over to the US, where there was a glimmer of good news for US equities after figures showed orders for US durable goods rose by 5.7% in February whilst housing data also demonstrated a steady rise in prices.

Markets are fairly positive that the world’s largest economy is finally starting to experience some steady growth following years of stagnation. As per February’s slump in consumer confidence, most people are still concerned on the Budget talks that continue in Washington.

However, the US dollar has managed to maintain strength as investors look to it as a safe haven with the on-going turmoil in the Eurozone.

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SPAIN BUSINESS BITES

Spanish car manufacturer Seat has launched a flexible working plan, under its own collective agreement, that will allow workers to use part of their salary towards child day care or health insurance.

Although it´s not only the workers who will benefit, as the company will benefit in saving over 1,000 euro per person on income tax, as the basic salaries will therefore be much lower than if the workers receive their pay in full. There are over 1,000 places that have been approved for offering childcare, whereas the company already contracted with Seat, Sanitas, will provide the health cover. The scheme will start on 1st of May. Electrical retailer Media Markt has opened four new branches simultaneously in Spain this week, according to a statement by the company. However, the branches in Madrid, Las Palmas, Tenerife and Valencia are the same stores they closed down a few weeks ago as part of their restructuring that saw the closure of their entire Saturn brand of stores.

Supermarket chain Caprabo opened an additional 20 franchised stores in 2012, creating 100 jobs since 2010, with an additional 20 stores set to open this year, culminating in 100 more stores by 2015 across Catalonia. Originally a Barcelona firm, formed in 1959, the company is now part of the Eroski group and has a 359 stores, 75% of which are in their native Catalonia, with a workforce of 8,400 people, serving 300,000 customers per day, as well as an additional 150,000 via their website.

Fruit pickers and packers across the Murcia region have announced a strike from the 3rd to the 12th of April, in order to put “pressure” on the 40 employers of the team of 4,500 workers, after so far failing to reach an agreement on proposed extended working hours, from 40 to 45 hours per week, as well as a reduction in wages, and a limit on overtime payments.

Having issued threats should the situation not improve, Russia has banned the import of frozen meat from both Spain and the Netherlands, following “serious claims” over the “failures in the control system of meat production”.

Russian authorities said that Spain doesn´r meet the control standards of their country, but the restrictions are provisional and will be lifted once standards are raised to the required level.

Sergey Dankvert of the

Russian SIAG agriculture and livestock authority said that 62% of products tested from the 764 Spanish companies supplying meat to Russia failed to meet their demands.

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LEADER TRIVIA QUIZ 1. The controversial Jubalani ball used at 2010 FIFA World cup is a Zulu word. What does it mean?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Sarek is the father of which half breed?

9. What name has been given to the fans who support the US national soccer team?

10. Kriek beer, a Belgium brew, is flavoured with which fruit?

11. Saltire, pall, chevron, fesses, pales and canton are examples of patterns found on what?

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

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

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

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

16. Name the seven most populated cities (including metro areas) in the world which end with the letter 'S'.

1. 'To celebrate', 2. William Blake, 3. Mae West, 4. Most cautions in one match. He was shown 3 yellows by British referee Graham Poll in the Croatia vs. Australia World Cup match. 5.

War and Peace, 6. The southernmost city in the world, 7.

Budget (from 'bougette'), 8. Spock, 9. Sam's Army, 10. c.

Cherries (Morello cherries), 11. Flags or heraldic symbols, 12.

Penalty spot in football (soccer), 13. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, 14. Borzoi, 15. Africa, 16. Los Angeles, Lagos, Beunos Aires, Paris, Algiers, Dallas and Caracas.

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Religious Services ORIHUELA COSTA

Correspondents to this newspaper MUST include their name and address. They may request that their name and/or address are withheld from publication.

PAIN IS BEST Dear Editor, I write in response to a letter you printed from P. Clement, asking why people moan about the hospital in Torrevieja. I just want to say that it´s not just the hospital they moan about. Some people just moan about anything and everything, like their lives are so insignificant they are not prepared to change anything themselves, but their arrogance and ego is that they will always feel superior to everybody else and that is why I believe they moan, because they are not prepared to accept failure themselves, they have to try to bring everybody down to their level. What I don´t understand is why there are so many of them in Spain, these people who just want to moan, complain, criticize, none stop. If they opened their eyes and tried looking for good things, they will find it, try and compliment, not criticize and you will get a compliment back. Don´t be scared of failure, failure makes us strong, give it a go, be happy, smile and appreciate what you have here in Spain.

Many Thanks Donald

SHOP TILL THEY STOP Dear Leader, Why is it that everything suddenly has to revolve around the La Zenia Boulevard? It´s a shopping centre, where people spend money and the businesses make money. Why are we all being conned into thinking they are doing stuff for us with their big screen tv and concerts, as well as their charity stuff, when it´s obvious to anyone with half a brain that the only reason they are doing those things is to get people to the centre and then they will spend money. Support the small shops, local businesses, don´t be conned by these corporate monsters who are wooing you with their frills. They want your money, we want your money, but we haven´t the funds to invest in huge plazas, or the support of the council to put on events. I have been in business here for 6 years and it´s getting harder all the time, please don´t let small businesses be killed off.

Alan, La Zenia

MISSED OPPORTUNITY Dear Leader, Fathers Day was a ‘Red day’ and on my way home I noticed the ‘Zenia Boulevard’ appeared to be open so I decided to go in for a wander round. The place was absolutely packed out with people, the stalls selling refreshments were open, as were the bars and restaurants upstairs….but every shop was closed!

Is it just me or is this a totally insane arrangement? As a shop owner myself I shudder to thing how much money was lost as a result of these shops and stores not bothering to open. As many people, especially the Spanish, were off work that day, it would have been a perfect opportunity to make money.

Im sure the owners of the companies who have the shops in the Boulevard would change their minds about closing on ‘Red Days’ if they had seen for themselves how many people were ‘window shopping’ in the centre last Tuesday.

Yours Sincerely Naomi Anderton

HIT AND RUN Dear Editor, We are looking for witnesses to a hit and run on 27th Feb. 2013 at around 11am La siesta, Calle Liszt.

Dennis Clouting was run over and killed by someone driving a Citroen Xantia, silver, 1 mirror left side missing as this was left at the scene Yours thankfully Monica (Partner to Dennis) Contact Angela and Peter.

965 71 4382 or 622 883 412

MORE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Can you please help, An urgent appeal has gone out from Help at Home Costa Blanca for more volunteers, particularly in the La Marina and Campoverde areas.

Help at Home founder, Norah Bond said: "We have a number of people needing help in these areas, but at present only one volunteer in each.

"As more people get to know what we do, the more calls we get from people for help, which means we need more volunteers."

Help at Home helps for a limited period of time with things like taking people to hospital or the medical centre, help with gardening, etc., or just sitting in with people who just need company or carers who need support.

There is also a team of people with medical qualifications who help with basic medical needs.

In addition Help at Home is now giving support to people with young children and adults with long-term conditions. If you can help in any way should call 691 585 167 or contact: helpathomecb@gmail.com Tony Mayes

DEMOCRACY FOR ORIHUELA COSTA Dear Editor, There is hardly a week when the role of Bob Houliston is not examined and evaluated in one of the local papers. This individual has the misfortune to be the sole representative of the large and important expat and Spanish community from Orihuela Costa.

One would need to be a superman to be able to meet all the demands of this large and diverse area, and it seems that no matter what this individual does one group or another soon jumps on the never ending bandwagon of criticising his perceived effectiveness.

What seems to be so clearly missing from all the debates is the lack of real representation for Orihuela Costa. The population difference between Orihuela City and Orihuela Costa is just 706 according to the recent census statistics, with the population of the Orihuela at 33,943 and 33,227 on the coast. However if we look at the political makeup of our so called democratic council we see that the coast hardly contributes any elected councillors to the decision making machinery based in Orihuela.

How can this be democracy when a population of 33,227 people has so few councillors who are actually coastal residents?

Is it any wonder that the political machinery which is virtually totally residents of Orihuela City

use the coastal area as a cash cow for the betterment of Orihuela City? One only needs to wander through parks of the two localities to see the unequal distribution of expenditure on maintenance of these public areas. The parks of the city are well kept, gardens are excellently maintained, walkways are kept clear of weeds and play areas are safe for children to use. Compare this with the dreadful state of the open spaces on the coastal urbanisations. Here pathways are impassable, well planted areas are over grown and deteriorating into chaos and play and sport areas are unsafe.

How can Orihuela lay claim to the coastal areas? This issue should be a key concern of all Orihuela Costa residents. The whole idea of Orihuela having a coast is laughable. The distance between the two areas is approximately 30 kilometers, without any public transport facilities linking the two areas. The occasional bus laid on from the coast to Orihuela city so that the Costa residents can enjoy the rich and expensive fiestas enjoyed by the city is pure tokenism. How can it be justified that there are no public transport links to the administrative, social and cultural centre? Any resident without access to motor transport has a notorious difficult journey to the city.

Doesn’t it seem absurd that it is easier from a resident of Torrevieja to go by bus to Orihuela than a resident from Orihuela Costa?

Costa residents are continually fighting for small amenities while the real fight should be for equitable distribution of resources and real democratic representation.

Statistically Orihuela Costa should have equal number of councillors on the council as the city has.

Without this the area will continue to fight for peanuts instead of demanding equality with the city.

For the past twenty years Orihuela Costa has been the cash cow for the betterment of Orihuela city. Resources and amenities are drained from the coastal population to enrich the city. Perhaps the debate should now be for independence for the Costa, a total separation from Orihuela. Once this happens the coastal region would be able to plan and develop the area for the

benefit for the actual residents.

With independence political representation would be by people actually living in the area.

Jan Holden, Resident Orihuela Costa

BEFRIENDERS NEEDED Dear Readers, Do you have a couple of hours to spare, one morning a week?

Age Concern are looking for volunteers as ‘befrienders’, helping with shopping, collecting prescriptions or just visiting and chatting to lonely elderly people.

No nursing is involved, just being a friend, to make life easier and more enjoyable for needy people.

We also need volunteers to join a team who visit a residential home in Torrevieja, and take residents out for a walk or just to visit and chat. The requirement is one afternoon a month on a rota system.

They all really enjoy and look forward to the visits and everyone on the team finds it very worthwhile.

If you are interested please ring us on 966 78 6887 or call in to our Centre in Calle Paganini, La Siesta you will be made very welcome.

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Religious Services PILAR DE LA HORADADA Pilar Christian Community Church - Calle Canalejas 3. Pilar de la Horadada. Sunday Service at 11am, and Thursday at 5pm for Bible study and Prayer.

Home groups meet during the week.

All welcome from any church background or none.

For further information contact PilarChristian.CommunityChurch@g mail.com or contact Reverend Eddie on 966 76 9300 or 650 509 606. Reg No:2009-SG/A Contributors should limit their letters to 300 words. Views expressed in the letters are not necessarily those of The ‘Leader’ Newspaper or its associates.

Thought of the Week “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”

Dr Zeuss

Roman Catholic Masses Orihuela Costa. Parroquia de Cristo Resucitado.

Ecumenical Temple: Mass: Monday - Friday 7.00 pm, Sunday 11.00 am.

Chapels: La Zenia mass Sunday 9.30am, Cabo Roig mass Saturday 6.00pm, Campoamor mass Saturday 7.00 pm and Sunday 1.00 pm.

Confessions: Half an hour before each mass.

Enquiries: Telephone: 966 733 093.

Parish Priest: Don Joaquin Carlos Carlos. Weddings, Baptisms and any other business, by arrangement in the parish office, Wednesdays 5pm to 6.30pm and any urgent enquiries can be made to Maggi Bray on 966 730 158.

QUESADA Spiritual Awareness Society of Quesada, meet at NEW PREMISES The Dojo, off Avenida las Naciones 11, (behind Clapton´s Bar), Quesada. Sunday, 11.30 a.m. and Tuesday 7.30 p.m. For more information contact Wendy on 965 32 3028. Website is: www. spiritualistchurchquesada.com

TORREVIEJA La Siesta Evangelical Church is an Ecumenical English speaking congregation of Baptist, Methodist, United Reform, Salvationists, Church of Scotland, Presbyterian Church in Ireland, etc. Our services are held on the first and third Sunday’s at 09.30 a.m. and on the second, fourth and fifth (where applicable) Sundays of the month at 11:00 a.m. We belong to the Iglesia Evangelica Espanola, the Spanish Evangelical Church. For further info of our services, choir, Sunday school, Youth Group, please contact Pastor Keith Brown on 666 180 108, email pastorlasiesta@gmail.com or visit our website www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF).

Torrevieja Christian Fellowship (TCF). A warm and genuine welcome awaits you at TCF. TCF is a multi-national English speaking church located on Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas 68, Torrevieja (between Iceland and the Needle). Worship Celebration on Sundays at 10:30am - including Communion and Creche/Sunday School. Bible Study/Prayer Meeting on Wednesdays at 6.00 pm.

Telephone 966 70 0391 / 650 336 113. Website www.tcf-spain.org International Christian Assembly Torrevieja - If you would like to experience the love and community of a vibrant church then please visit us at Calle Urbano, Arregui 23, corner of C/Pilar de la Horadada, Torrevieja. Times of meetings Ladies Bible Class - Thursday 11am, Worship Service and Children’s Junior Church - Sunday 11am Pastor Rafael Restrepo. Tel 966 799 273, 660 127 276 www.icatorrevieja.org

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

Competitive prices, all work guaranteed English/Spanish speaking. Call Tony on 628 166 738 (65470) Mooring for rent or may sell. 7x3 Marina del Las Dunnas Guardamar 1000 euros pa including services contact KJManship@aol.com 0044 7778 962631 (102353) Boats and Nautical. Long or short term rental 7.5 and 10 m mooring Thomas Maestre La Manga. Tel 650 811 841 (69112)

Email me on maureenmoss@ fastmail.fm to find out more call 666 479 782 (65206) If I could show you a way to build a substantial income from home, with a start -up fee of just £99 and a money-back guarantee then you’d want to talk with me wouldn’t you? Well, don’t delay, call Dave on 634 351 524 and I’ll meet you locally (69110)

Business Services A cleaning company looking for new clients - Cleaning, Key Holding ETC. In the La Zenia area. www.stayspain.com 0044 7831 138576 (69114)

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COOK REQUIRED - experience needed. Health and hygiene really essential. ALSO part time kitchen assistant required. Val de Sol Area, Murcia CALL 868 182 457/ 626 560 158 (69113)

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

Property consists of 3 beds and 2 bathrooms, plus a further 2 bedrooms, bathroom and lounge area in the underbuild. 725 euro per month, inclusive of bills. Legal let with contracts 966 772 553 (89686) CAMPOAMOR/ZODIACO APARTMENTS. Spacious apartment on first floor. Consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, good sized kitchen with space for dishwasher, balcony off lounge, English TV, communal pool 400 euros inc. bills. Legal contracts provided 966 772 553 (89729) FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA Good sized 2 bed 1 bath apartment ideal for long term living.

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

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

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

We Want to Buy SELLING UP OR JUST HAVING A CLEAR OUT? I will buy ALL your Bric-a-brac, toys, small furniture, household goods. Any other items considered. Call Sarah 693-460-038 (91698) Wanted Small Key Holding & Cleaning Company To Buy 0044 7931 138576 (69115) Gold Wanted. English Jeweller wishes to buy broken or unwanted Gold Jewellery and coins.

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FORMENTERA DEL SEGURA 1 bed 1 bath apartment, colour coordinated modern furnishings, modern kitchen & shower room, communal rooftop solarium with pool and views over countryside 325 Euro including bills.

Contracts provided 966 772 553.

(89730) Villamartin 2 bed, Large Corner Property, Private Pool - Call 663 836 990 (69116) LAS FILIPINAS. This ground floor apartment is located in a quiet cul-de-sac but ideally situated being within walking distance of shops, bars and restaurants. The property consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 currently used as a 2nd lounge with bed settee, bathroom with full sized bath with shower over, separate kitchen and a balcony leads to tiled garden to the fore and side of the property. The apartment is situated within a gated community with large communal pool. JUST REDUCED to 350 euro per month, including bills. 966 772 553 (101523) El Galan 3 bed, Town House, Air Conitioning, English TV, Communal Pool - Call 663 836 990 (69117) We Need Your Help! Rental Properties Urgently Required, All Areas, Clients Waiting, Please Call 663 804 325 (96310)

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

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

Only 1000 metres to the beach.

Fully furnished with air-conditioning. 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 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860. (91773) 2 / 3 Bed Townhouse in the centre of la Zenia, close to the amenities and a short walk to the beach.

Fully furnished with air con.

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

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

The property is within walking distance to all amenities and the beach. 114,950 euros Call 968 971 860 for more information (91820) 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. If you buy this property for the full asking price, the owner will give an extra 10,000m2 plot of land for FREE!!! 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)

Tuesday, 2nd April, 2013 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) 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) Three bed, two bath bungalow on a 300 m2 plot with private pool.

Fully furnished with sat TV, offroad parking, quiet location 5 minutes from the heart of La Zenia. Lovely sea views from the large roof top solarium.

159.950,00 Euro. Call 96 897

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1860. (91897) Two Bed, two bath townhouse in the heart of la Zenia. Perfect location for all the amenities and lovely beaches. These are much sought after properties .Must be seen. 149,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 (91885) Situated in Los Altos is this lovely three bed, two bath Townhouse with sea views. A newly fitted kitchen and open lounge. Air con and communal Pool area 92,500 Euro. Call 667 592 467 (91882) Three bed, two bath town house in lovely quiet location but only 600 metres to La Zenia beach.

Stunning views of La Zenia bay.

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

149,950 euros. Call 667 592 467 for details. (91877) This beautiful three bedroom, two bathroom detached villa is situated in the centre of La Zenia close to all of the many amenities. The villa has an open lounge, air con throughout, satellite TV and is furnished to a very high standard.

Private pool. This is a great example of these much sought after villas. 239,950 Euro. Must be seen. Call 96 897 1860 for details. (91876) A lovely two bed, one bath Duplex apartment in the popular Entre Naranjos Golf development. This is in immaculate condition, furnished to a very good standard and priced to sell. 67,500 euros call 968 971 860. (91863) This outstanding detached property in Quesada with it’s own privet pool and beautiful surroundings.

On the market for 249,500 Euros with 3 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms is one of the best buys you will find. Tel 968971860 (101566) This semi-detached property in Dream Hills with beautiful views is a well worth buy! Currently on the market for 107,500 Euros. It has 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and is conveniently located for all local amenities, including the Torrevieja Hospital, bars, restaurants, and schools. It also has a large underbuild which can be used for storage. This property is priced to sell! For further details, please call 96 897 1860.

(101567) This 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom finca on 10.000 m2 plot of land is partly finished. This property is 90percent completed with 15 rooms and a huge extension.

Fantastic opportunity to buy this property for investment purposes. The structured property has been complete but it requires a mall investment to finish. Tel

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968971860 (101562) This classic bungalow, 2 bedroom, 2 Bathroom with huge terraces, very spacious rooms and bedrooms is a BARGAIN. On the market at only 160.500,00 Euros, the owner is selling the property with all furniture and contents included. Viewing essential! For further information, please call +34 96 897 1860. (101564) This spacious ground floor apartment, 2 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms with fully fitted new kitchen is on the market for 112,500. For more information Tel 968971860 (101565) 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) Fabulous detached property on the market for 192,500 Euros with 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms sea views and very spacious rooms.

BARGAIN! Tel 968971860 (101558) 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 can be enjoyed from your very own sun trap garden and an upstairs solarium provides and additional sun and storage area.

69,500 Euros CALL 968 971 860 (101553)

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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 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, south facing end terrace bungalow.

Furnished, front and rear garden and private roof solarium.

Walking distance to Mercadona and La Fuente commercial centre. Close to Campoamor and Las Ramblas golf courses. Priced to sell. EUR 77.500,00. Tel.: +34 968 971 860 for details.

(100812) 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) This lovely 3 bed, 2 bath town house is in the popular Las Marinas II complex. Fully furnished, air conditioning throughout, open fireplace, ADSL and telephone. Front and rear gardens, private roof solarium.

132.250,00 Euro. Call 968 971 860. (100810) 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.

(101537) Beautiful 4 bed, 3 bath property located near to the prestigious Villamartin Golf Course and Plaza. Built and furnished to a very high standard. South-facing garden which enjoys all day sunshine. Less than 5 minutes from the sandy beaches of La Zenia and Campoamor. For further details, please call 96 897 1860.

(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) This well-maintained 2 bed, 2 bath top-floor duplex is located just a few minutes from local amenities and the Los Dolses school. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102354) This 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse is located in the peaceful town of Jacarilla, a small town in the Vaga Baja area. It is in a quiet residential area with orange and lemon plantations all round and is close to all essential amenities such as shops, a school and a medical centre. The house is ideal for a family home or holiday home. The nearest large town is Orihuela which is just 12 kilometres away. Jacarilla is 45 minutes from Alicante airport and 40 from Murcia airport. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (102355) Rare opportunity to purchase this fabulous front-line Mar Menor villa. Massive Saving. Was 1.100.000 Euro. Now 439.000 Euro. Walk through your garden gate onto the Beach - 35 metres.

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Private luxury pool, sun trap terracing and rooftop solarium. Secure private parking and integral garage.

Large basement storage area.

Spacious 700sqm plot. 125sqm living area. L-shaped lounge / diner and large fully-fitted dining kitchen. Spiral staircase to circular first floor master bedroom /

Tuesday, 2nd April, 2013 rooftop party room. Beachside village location with uninterrupted sea views. Three minutes walk to restaurants and bars. Five minutes walk to supermarket & village shops. Murcia Airport - 15 minutes. Corvera Airport - 25 minutes. Alicante Airport - 45 / 55 minutes. Massive rental potential. Only 25 minutes from Murcia’s new “Disney Style” Paramount Theme Park (due for completion 2 / 3 years). Reduced by 65% FOR QUICK SALE. Tel. +34 96 897 1860 for further details. (102352) This property is located in the vibrant urbanisation of Entre Naranjos, home of the fabulous Vistabella Golf Course. It has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The property is very well-maintained and comes fully furnished. It is just a short walk to amenities.

There is a communal pool which enjoys all year round sunshine.

For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860 for details.

(102351) 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa on 300m2 private plot. Fully furnished with salt lake and sea views from the large roof solarium. Includes air-conditioning, sat TV and open fire. Large private pool. Situated in a lovely gated community and near to all amenities. 185.000,00 Euro. Call 968 971 860 for details. (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) Beautiful three bed, two bath semidetached house, in top-class condition and furnished to a very high standard. Close to all ammenities, including the new La Zenia Boulevard shopping centre. Has use of a lovely communal swimming pool. MUST BE VIEWED! Tel. +34 96 897 1860 to arrange a viewing.

(101147) 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse 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 +34 968 971 860.

(101137) 3 bed, 2 bath quad villa on a large corner plot, fully furnished with air conditioning, satellite TV and alarm. Short walk to all amenities and lovely sea views from the roof solarium. A beautiful house and must be seen. 109.500,00 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860 to view. (101143) Two bed, two bath (one en-suite) duplex in the much sought after Zenia Golf complex. Fully furnished, includes air-con throughout, sat TV, and WiFi. Only a short walk to the beach and all of La Zenia’s amenities. It also has use of a beautiful communal swimming pool and garden area.

PRICED TO SELL QUICKLY at 124.950,00 Euro. Please call 96 897 1860. (101148) 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) A beautiful four bed, two bath finca on a 5.000 sqm plot. Furnished to a high standard and has high quality air con throughout.

Private pool and jacuzzi. The gardens are full of orange, pear, and apple trees. Only a short walk to the local village and all its amenities. Call +34 96 897 1860.

(101154) Two bed, one bath top floor duplex with solarium. Fully furnished, sat TV, close to all amenities.

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

(101155) Two bed, one bath South facing duplex in Playa Flamenca. The property comes fully furnished and has off-road parking. It is located within easy reach of all local amenities. Tel 96 897 1860 (101156) 3 bed, 2 bath spacious detached villa on a private 380 sqm plot.

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

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pool area and only a short walk to Cabo Roig beach and amenities.

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

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

(101159) 2 bed, 2 bath Battenburg-style townhouse is fully furnished, includes air-conditioning and satellite TV. In the much sought after Colinas de la Zenia development. Only a short walk to all amenities and the beach. In a lovely gated community and has use of a communal pool. This property MUST be seen. Now reduced to 79.950,00 euros for quick sale. Call 968 971 860.

(101162) 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) 2 bed, 1 bath Marbella style bungalow situated in the popular San Jose development. Fully fur-

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Use of 2 communal pools. The best priced bungalow in the area.

92.750,00 Euro. Please call +34 96 897 1860 to view. (101169) 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-conditioning and satellite 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 +34 968 971 860. (101477)

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South facing bungalow, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, in lovely condition. The property includes air/con, Sat TV, and has a doubleglazed porch area. Close to all amenities. This must be seen.

EUR 65.950,00 for quick sale.

Tel 968 971 860 for further details. (101481) 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. 94,950 Euros.

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, 1.5 bathroom Townhouse is end of terrace in the Pueblo Principe area between Campoamor and Blue Lagoon. Close to 3 golf

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courses and local amenities (a supermarket & La Fuente Commercial Centre). It is fully furnished to a high standard with Sat TV, A/C, Central Heating, open fireplace, 2 closed-in porches and is double-glazed throughout. One of the porches makes the 3rd bedroom. It has a separate kitchen and utility room and sea views from the upper porch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

C/H, granite worktops in kitchen, shed and other outbuildings.

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

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

(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) 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 beautiful detached property with 4 Bedrooms and 3 Bathrooms, currently on the market for 172,500Euros with a complete under build. This property is defiantly worth a viewing. Tel 968971860 (101563) 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

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info 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 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.

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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) Lovely 2 bed, 2 bath Battenburgstyle townhouse situated in Cabo Roig. In tip-top condition with brand new fitted kitchen. Double glazing throughout, air-con and sat TV. Furnished to a very good standard in the much sought after Las Mananitos community.

84.950,00 euros. Call 968 971 860 for details. (91927) 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)

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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 . South facing and comes fully furnished.

Walking distance to the beach and all local amenities. Only a short walk into Torrevieja and the Marina. In a gated community and use of a communal pool. For a quick sale 67,250 Euros. Tel 968 971 860 (101141) Spacious 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom ground floor apartment in the heart of La Zenia. Only 1.000 metres from beautiful award winning sandy beaches. Fully furnished. Satelite TV, open fire and jacuzzi bath. Communal pool.

This property is in perfect condition and is probably the best value for money property in the area. For further detail, please call +34 96 897 1860. (101110) Situated in a mature gated urbanisation in Playa Flamenca with a large roof top solarium, sea views and off street parking. Close to schools, shops, Saturday market

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and within walking distance is the new La Zenia Boulevard Shopping Centre opening in 2012 making this a very desirable investment property. It comes with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, 2 terraces and a communal pool. The build area is 75m2 on a plot of 95m2.

Parking is also available. This property has a bank valuation of Eur 155.000 and is currently priced to sell at Eur 120.000.

Please call +34 96 897 1860 for more details. (101102) 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow. Fully furnished with air-conditioning, sat TV and a wood log burner. Only a short walk to Los Dolses and La Zenia for the use of all the amenities. It is furnished to a high standard has the use of 2 communal pools and has sea views from the roof solarium. 105,000 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860 for details.

(100893) 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) 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) Rare opportunity to purchase a front line property in Cabo Roig overlooking the marina and with spectacular views of the

Tuesday, 2nd April, 2013 Mediterranean. This three bedroom, two bathroom townhouse is situated on the front line on a 260m2 plot. The property is located on a gated urbanisation and has enough space to build a good sized swimming pool. It is fully furninshed and has a/c, satellite TV, telephone and adsl installed. Beautiful private roof solarium and enclosed underground garage. Utility areas and ample storeage space. This property absolutely must be seen.

Offers in the region of 330,000 Euro. For further details please call +34 902 468 737. (100883) 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 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) 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)

www.yourlocalnewspaper.info 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) A fantastic quad villa, in beautiful condition and furnished to a very high standard. Air conditioning throughout, satellite TV and broadband. Lovely sea views from the private roof solarium and use of a lovely communal pool. Only a short walk to amenities. Eur 120.000,00. Call +34 968 971 860 to view. (100841) 3/4 bedroom, 2 bathroom quad villa on a corner plot, part furnished. In very good order and in a gated community with a lovely pool area. Potential to create 4th bedroom on covered in Solarium.

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

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

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

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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) 2/3 bed, 2 bath quad house. Fully furnished with sat TV and air conditioning. In a good location, walking distance to all amenities.

In a gated community with a beautiful communal pool area and lovely sea views. This is a great price, now at 99.000 Euro.

Call 968 971 860 for more information. (92329) Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa situated on one level, with private 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 160,000 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 perfect 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)

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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) 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 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

Tuesday, 2nd April, 2013 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 it’s amenities. EUR 160,000. 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.

Call 667 592 467 or 968 971 860.

(96319) This beautiful 2 bed, 1 bath top floor South-facing duplex is located in the vibrant urbanisation of Al Andaluz in La Florida.

It is just 20 minutes walk to beautiful Blue Flag sandy beaches and a short drive to championship golf courses and all ammenities (supermarkets, restaurants and bars, schools, hospitals, and local markets). It has a large sun terrace which receives the sun all day. This property is priced at Euro 75.000 to sell quickly. For further details, please call 96 897 1860. (101572) Beautiful 3 bed, 2 bath detached property in the heart of Los Dolses. Stunning views of green areas and the Mediterranean sea.

Close to local golf courses, schools, bars, restaurants, and all other amenities. Private swimming pool and ample storage space. Sunny terraces all year.

Immaculate presentation and furnished to a very high standard.

Please call 0034 96 897 1860 for further information. (101576) Detached 2 bed, 2 bath property in El Galan. Priced for quick sale.

Call 96 897 1860 for duther details. (101577) Well maintained detached property in El Galan. 3 bed, 2 bathroom.

Call 96 897 1860 for further details. (101578) Beautiful 2 bed, 2 bath duplex in San Luis. Decorated and furnished to an exceptionally high standard. Lovely 360 degree views. This property is located just a stone’s thrown from the Torrevieja salt lakes and withi walking distance to all local ammenities. This property MUST be seen. Call +34 96 897 1860 to arrange a viewing. (101580) This quad property is South-East facing and enjoys all day sun for all year round living. It is located in Playa Flamenca on a wellmaintained, sought after, gated urbanisation. The property has air-conditioning, satellite TV, telephone and internet. It has three terraces which all receive the sun. The property has ample storage space. Communal pool with lovely green areas to sunbathe on during the summer months. Very keenly priced property for a quick sale. Call 96 897 1860 for further details. (102350) This beautifully maintained front line property has stunning views of Cabo Roig marina, La Manga, and the Mediterranean sea. It has

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For further details, please call 0034 96 897 1860. (101987) Beautiful detached villa in Eagles Nest. 3 bed, 2 bath, private swimming pool, lovely views of green areas from the top terraces. The ground floor of this property has two downstairs bedrooms and a spacious open kitchen. The top floor has a third (and possibly fourth) bedroom and can be used as a sef-contained apartment with separate kitchen, bathroom, and entrance. The property is just a short walk to bars and restaurants and only a short distance from supermarkets and other amenities. Just EUR 169.500 for a quick sale. Call +34 96 897 1860 to arrange a viewing. (101988) Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath detached villa in Los Balcones. Private swimming pool and spacious 800m2 grounds. This property catches

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(101990) This Marbella style townhouse is located in Cabo Roig. It has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Airconditioning, satellite TV, fullyfurnished, solarium and good size garden. Communal pool. 125.000 Euro. Call +34 968 971 860 to arrange a viewing. (101991) This quad property is located in San Luis, close to all amenities.

Built in 1997, the property is being sold fully-furnished with hot / cold air-conditioning, satellite TV, and telephone. It has offroad parking and there are external storage areas on the top terrace and at the side of the property. For further details, please call +34 96 897 1860. (101992)

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5.00 Ade in Britain. Adrian Edmondson searches for lobsters in Northumberland. (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.

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Lou discovers Mason has spent the past nine months in a juvenile detention centre, while Rani feels the consequences of Priya’s suspension at school. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away.

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The day-to-day work of the emergency services. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. Two teams look for antiques in Melbourne. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. The spotting of a rare bird causes chaos. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. A retired couple search for a rural home in Shropshire. (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.45 Countryside 999. A motorway spot check results in a drugs bust. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. The competition heads to Frome in Somerset. (R) (T) 6.15 Pointless. New series. 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 show featuring topical reports from around the UK and big-name studio guests; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 MasterChef. Five contenders recreate John Torode’s dish of chicken pot pie without a recipe, and the three most impressive work a busy lunchtime service in London’s Bistro 51.

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(T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Blackpool. (R) (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 A Question of Sport. With former heptathlete Kelly Sotherton, past England cricket captain Michael Vaughan, snooker star Mark Selby and

5.00 Ade in Britain. Adrian Edmondson explores Sussex. (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.

(R) (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Nikhil suggests to Gennie they bring the wedding forward for Brenda’s sake, Rodney questions Bob’s ability to care for his sick partner and Paddy accepts Vanessa’s business offer. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Dev keeps a vigil at Sunita’s bedside as she shows signs of progress, while in the prison visiting room Tyrone and Kirsty face each other for the first time since the trial. (T)

9.00 Food Glorious Food. Carol Vorderman invites amateur chefs from across London and the Home Counties to Knebworth House in Hertfordshire to compete in the final regional heat. (T) 10.00 Scott & Bailey. New series. Lesley Sharp and Suranne Jones return as the detective duo.

Janet makes a gruesome discovery in a couple’s home and Rachel starts to feel claustrophobic in her marriage. (T) 11.00 ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) 11.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.35 Ronnie O’Sullivan: Sports Life Stories. A profile of snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan, who has won the world championship on four occasions so far in his career, and amassed a total of 24 ranking titles.

12.35 The Dales. A farmer takes her dairy cows to the Great Yorkshire Show. (R) (T) 1.05 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming.

4.00 British Touring Car Championship Highlights. Action from the opening round of the season from Brands Hatch in Kent. (T) 5.15 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4 7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 According to Jim. (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 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.30 The Big Bang Theory.

(R) (T) 12.00 Undercover Boss Australia. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 What’s Cooking? (T) 2.45 SuperScrimpers’ Challenge.

(T) 3.45 Countdown. (T) 4.30 The Common Denominator. (T) 5.00 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.00 Come Dine with Me. A jeweller, a cattle farmer, a beauty therapist and a moon-walking Liam Gallagher impersonator compete for the £1,000 prize as the dinner-party challenge heads to Walsall. (R) (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Bart is referred to a therapist while Lisa gets a job tutoring Cletus’s hillbilly children — and accidentally turns them into famous singers. With the voice of Meg Ryan. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Jacqui is left in a moral quandary by Trudy’s offer to ensure Phoebe’s court hearing has a positive outcome. John Paul discovers evidence of Jen’s illicit relationship with Tilly. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. At Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ as the saviour of the world. This week, the programme asks members of the public to consider the idea of a messiah. (T) 9.00 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent. In Surrey, Phil finds dated decor and pine cladding are damaging a retired couple’s chances of selling up, and visits an estate agent trying to get a buyer for her cluttered home. (T) 10.00 One Born Every Minute. An expectant father risks missing out on the birth of his child and a Christian couple put their faith in God as well as the staff when things do not go to plan. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 The Mimic. Martin takes a job recording voices for sat-nav devices, but little does he know he is being filmed on the studio’s security camera as he kills time doing a spot of ad-libbing. (T) 11.35 Anna & Katy. (T) 12.05 8 Out of 10 Cats Uncut. (T) 12.55 Random Acts. (T) 1.00 The Last Leg. (R) (T) 1.30 The New Normal. (T) 1.55 Revenge. (T) 2.45 FILM: And When Did You Last See Your Father? (2007). Autobiographical drama, with Jim Broadbent and Colin Firth. (T) 4.20 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 5.15 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.10 Countdown.

(R) (T) 6.55 Kirstie’s Handmade Treasures. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Rupert Bear. (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) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T)

8.45 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.55 Milkshake! Show Songs.

(R) (T) 9.00 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 9.10 Little Lodgers.

(R) (T) 9.15 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.20 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.25 Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.45 Milkshake! Monkey. (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) 1.05 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Dangerous Adventures for Boys. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away.

(T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 Looney Tunes.

(R) (T) 4.25 FILM: Backyard Wedding (2010). Drama, starring Alicia Witt. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Lou lies to Lucas to protect Mason’s job, but he is disappointed when Lauren continues to conceal the truth. Scotty’s behaviour makes Chris curious about his sexuality. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away.

Casey rescues Sasha and Rosie, but the stunt leaves the girls’ friendship in jeopardy. Kyle tries to make amends with Tamara, and Zac tells Natalie it is time to let go of Brax. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Robson’s Extreme Fishing Challenge.

Robson Green travels to South Australia, where he competes against a foul-mouthed angler, an ex-boxing champion, a fisherman’s wife and members of an Aboriginal community; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Rolf’s Animal Clinic. Neil Townsend operates on a horse that has seriously infected sinuses, two pythons are given MRI scans, and Helen Williams has to treat a pet pig suffering from a blocked bladder; (R) (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 NCIS. Tony’s father is the prime suspect in the murder of a Navy lieutenant who had cut him out of a land development deal. Guest starring Robert Wagner. (T) 11.00 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Stabler meets a terminally ill man with a secret he wants to share with his estranged daughter, leading the detective to discover the man’s involvement in unsolved bank robberies. (R) (T) 11.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 12.50 The Aussie Millions Poker Championship. (T) 1.50 SuperCasino. 5.00 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.25 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.50 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Wednesday, 3rd April, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon is with singer and performer Marie Osmond 18.05 Royal British Legion 90th Anniversary celebrations in Alicante with a host of international stars.

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. A Blackpool resident who left an estate worth £55,000.

(R) (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in south London, Kent and Staffordshire. (R) (T) 12.00 You’ve Been Scammed. An elaborate timeshare scam. (T) 12.30 Real Rescues. The day-to-day work of the emergency services. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. From Portobello Road in London. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Al helps a terminally ill man who is seeking forgiveness.

(T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. Properties in Shropshire. (R) (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.45 Countryside 999. Traffic police conduct a motorway spot check. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Charles Hanson and David Barby compete in Congleton, Cheshire.

(R) (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. Dot sets off alone for her court hearing, resigned to losing her home. Roxy finds Jack about to burn an unopened letter from Ronnie and tries to persuade him to open it instead; (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 MasterChef. The second of this week’s heats sees five contenders recreate John Torode’s seafood chowder and soda bread, and the three most successful work at London’s Brasserie Joel. (T) 10.00 Prisoners’ Wives. Francesca is powerless when her family becomes the target of gangland retribution. Kim is desperate to rebuild her marriage, and Aisling plans to move away. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather. (T) 11.35 David Bowie: Cracked Actor — An Imagine Special. Alan Yentob’s seminal documentary, originally shown as part of Omnibus in 1975, following David Bowie across America on his 1974 Diamond Dogs tour. (R) (T) 12.30 FILM: The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004). Comedy drama, starring Bill Murray. (T) 2.25 Holiday Weatherview. (T) 2.30 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.05 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.05 Real Rescues. (R) (T) 8.50 You’ve Been Scammed. (R) (T) 9.20 Sign Zone: Heir Hunters. (R) (T) 10.05 Sign Zone: Great British Menu. (R) (T) 10.35 Sign Zone: Great British Menu. (R) (T) 11.05 Sign Zone: Great British Railway Journeys. (R) (T) 11.35 HARDtalk. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News. (T) 1.00 FILM: Sharpay’s Fabulous Adventure (2011).

Comedy, starring Ashley Tisdale. (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 How We Won the War. (R) (T) 3.45 Country Show Cook Off.

(T) 4.15 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 5.15 The Blue Planet.

(R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. A pair of animal bronzes, a kimono worn by George Formby and an olive-wood desk catch the experts’ eyes when the team visits Uppingham School in Rutland. (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. (R) (T) 7.30 Helicopter Heroes Down Under. Trauma specialist Helen Oliver is sent to a serious car crash on a country road, while Dr Sarah McNeilly fights to save a Bush ranger’s leg in the Outback. (T)

7.45 Emmerdale. Hour-long episode. Thomas asks Sean to help him steal Dan’s camper van so he can flee the village, while Brenda is furious to learn Gennie and Nikhil’s wedding news. (T) 8.45 Live UEFA Europa League Football.

Tottenham Hotspur v FC Basel (Kick-off 8.05pm). Matt Smith presents coverage of the quarter-final first-leg match at White Hart Lane, where Spurs play host to Swiss opposition. (T) 11.10 ITV News and Weather. (T) 11.40 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 11.45 UEFA Europa League: Extra Time. Action from the quarter-final first-leg matches, which were Benfica v Newcastle United, Chelsea v Rubin Kazan, Fenerbahce v Lazio and Tottenham Hotspur v FC Basel. (T) 12.45 The Jonathan Ross Show. With James Nesbitt and Depeche Mode. (R) (T) 1.45 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming.

4.00 River Monsters. Jeremy Wade explores bizarre deaths on a river in Papua New Guinea. (R) (T) 4.50 ITV Nightscreen. Textbased information service. 6.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show. Guests air their differences. (R) (T) CHANNEL 4

8.00 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British. Si King and Dave Myers celebrate British markets and the produce sold at them, making a rich walnut and fudge cake and preparing two seasonal soups.

(T) 9.00 James May’s Man Lab. The Top Gear presenter tries to catch a bolt of lightning, enters the rock-paper-scissors world championships and creates a neighbourhood watch team made up entirely of cats. (T) 10.00 Horizon: The Age of Big Data. The varying uses being made of the huge amount of information in databases, including police trying to predict crime and astronomers attempting to catalogue the universe. (T) 11.00 How TV Ruined Your Life. Charlie Brooker uses archive material and sketches to examine whether matchmaking TV competitions and rom-coms have influenced the viewing public’s expectations of love. (R) (T) 11.30 Newsnight; (T) Weather. (T) 12.20 Ancient Egypt: Life and Death in the Valley of the Kings. (R) (T) 1.20 Sign Zone: A History of Syria with Dan Snow. (R) (T) 2.20 This Is BBC Two. (T) London 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. Sue Hill appeals for help to solve crimes. (T) 1.30 Loose Women. With Reggie Yates. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Cook Me the Money! Three teams compete in Stoke-on-Trent. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Denbigh in north Wales. (R) (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Ade in Britain. Adrian Edmondson visits Shropshire. (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.

(R) (T) 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.15 ITV News and Weather. (T)

7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 The Morning Line. (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 12.00 Undercover Boss Australia. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 What’s Cooking? (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage of the opening day of the Grand National meeting. (T) 5.30 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.15 Come Dine with Me. Four faces from the world of horse-racing compete in the first edition of a two-part Grand National special. Mattie Batchelor is first to host, followed by Sally Rowley-Williams. (T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer accidentally declares himself bankrupt, while Bart and Lisa con a delivery man into giving them a large amount of cardboard boxes. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Tony discovers the truth about Jacqui’s connection to Trudy. John Paul bonds with Doug, and Tilly finds an unlikely ally in her quest to discredit Jen. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. At Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ as the saviour of the world. This week, the programme asks members of the public to consider the idea of a messiah. (T) 9.00 Secret Eaters. Anna Richardson scrutinises the eating habits of a married couple from Warrington, Cheshire, who have piled on seven stone between them during their relationship. (T) 10.00 The Intern. New series. Former Dragons’ Den investor Hilary Devey sends young hopefuls on a trial with a prospective employer, during which they face a series of challenging situations. (T) 11.00 Dogging Tales. True Stories film by photographer Leo Maguire, providing an insight into why men and women engage in or watch sexual activity in front of strangers in public areas after dark. (T) 12.15 Random Acts. (T) 12.20 Embarrassing Bodies. (R) (T) 1.25 40 Year Old Virgins. (R) (T) 2.20 Bank of Dave: Fighting the Fat Cats. (R) (T) 3.15 Hugh’s Fish Fight: Save Our Seas. (R) (T) 4.10 Nelson’s Hospital: A Time Team Special. (R) (T) 5.05 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.00 Countdown. (R) (T) 6.45 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Rupert Bear. (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) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T)

8.45 Make Way for Noddy. (R) (T) 8.55 Milkshake! Show Songs.

(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 Little Lodgers. (R) (T) 9.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 9.45 Milkshake! Monkey. (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) 1.05 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Dangerous Adventures for Boys. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away.

(T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 NCIS. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: Jane Doe: Vanishing Act (2005). Mystery, starring Lea Thompson. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Chris fears Scotty is deceiving Georgia, Vanessa and Lucas contemplate marriage and Susan’s dinner plans are disrupted when she receives a call offering her the job of principal. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away.

Casey is stabbed by Courtney for defending Jamie, Natalie admits to having feelings for Brax, a power cut threatens the gym’s grand opening and Tilda continues to bully Jett. (R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Whale Adventure with Nigel Marven. The presenter hopes to see the whales complete their journey in the Bering Sea, before moving on to observe a variety of wildlife on islands off Alaska’s coast. Last in the series; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Cowboy Builders. Dominic Littlewood and Melinda Messenger help a woman in Mitcham, south-west London, whose home was left riddled with damp and largely uninhabitable; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 Killers Behind Bars: Anthony Hardy. Professor David Wilson investigates the crimes of the man dubbed the Camden Ripper and examines whether he could be responsible for a number of unsolved murders. Last in the series. (T) 11.00 Jodie Marsh: Bullied. Part one of two. Model and bodybuilder Jodie Marsh travels to America to examine anti-bullying schemes that she hopes can be used to combat the problem in the UK. (T) 12.00 FILM: Ghost Rider (2007). Fantasy thriller, starring Nicolas Cage. (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 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Thursday, 4th April, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – It’s a ‘sweet little mystery’ where he is now – Marti Pellow 18.05 Costa Blanca Life.(series) – The places, people and events that make the CB what it is.

19.00 Learn The Lingo (series) – Learning Spanish in a fun and interesting way with Martine.

19.15 Hunt for Giant Sturgeon(series). – More from a group of friends in search of these massive fish.

19.30 Hayes Guide to the Costa Blanca & Costa Calida.

Dave & Jess show us round the lovely fishing port of Santa Pola.

Thursday, Thursday, 4th April, 2013 07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Exite Classics - Around Midday 14:00 Calder´s Daytime Confessions (R) 15:00 My Generation with Gary Jackson 17:00 The PBT Show 19:00 Exite Classics - 70’s at 7, 80’s at 8, 90’s at 9 and the Classics Megamix 22:00 Calder´s Confessions UNCUT 23:00 The Love Zone 00:01 The Overnight Jukebox

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7.00 Breakfast. Headlines and business news. (T) 10.15 Heir Hunters. Paul Matthews works on a tricky case. (T) 11.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in south London, Kent and Staffordshire. (T) 12.00 You’ve Been Scammed. A man who lost money after investing in the wine trade. (T) 12.30 Real Rescues.

The day-to-day work of the emergency services. Last in the series. (T) 1.15 Bargain Hunt. The competition heads to Ardingly, West Sussex. (R) (T) 2.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 2.30 Regional News; Weather. (T) 2.45 Doctors. Rob finds an abandoned baby. (T) 3.15 Escape to the Country. Finding a peaceful retreat in south Lincolnshire. (T) 4.00 Perfection. General knowledge quiz, hosted by Nick Knowles. (R) (T) 4.45 Countryside 999. The Royal Navy helicopter crew airlifts a bomb disposal squad. Last in the series. (T)

5.30 Antiques Road Trip. Charles Hanson and David Barby compete in the final auction. (R) (T) 6.15 Pointless. Quiz show in which contestants try to score the fewest points possible. Presented by Alexander Armstrong. (T) 7.00 BBC News; (T) 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 and stories of interest to the UK. (T) 8.30 A Question of Sport. Kelly Sotherton, Michael Vaughan, Mark Selby and Austin Healey; (R) (T) BBC News; Regional News. (T) 9.00 EastEnders. Liam struggles to adjust as he returns home, leaving Bianca in a panic when he goes missing. . (T) 9.30 MasterChef. This week’s heat winners compete in the penultimate quarter-final, cooking for John Torode and Gregg Wallace 10.00 Have I Got News for You. New series. Comedy actor Stephen Mangan hosts the comedy quiz, with Paul Merton and Ian Hislop joined by Richard Osman and broadcaster Joan Bakewell.

10.30 Not Going Out. New series. Lucy runs over a pet rabbit belonging to the daughter of a client, so Lee and Daisy help their friend cover her tracks. Comedy, with Lee Mack, and Katy Wix. 11.00 BBC News. (T) 11.25 Regional News; Weather; (T) National Lottery Update. (T) 11.35 The Graham Norton Show. New series. Tom Cruise and Olga Kurylenko discuss their roles in sci-fi movie Oblivion. (T) 12.25 The Matt Lucas Awards. With Dave Gorman, Ruby Wax and Alex Horne. (R) (T) 12.55 FILM: The Disappearance of Alice Creed (2009). Premiere. Thriller, starring Gemma Arterton. (T) BBC2 7.00 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 8.00 Real Rescues. (R)

(T) 8.45 You’ve Been Scammed. (R) (T) 9.15 Sign Zone: Heir Hunters. (R) (T) 10.00 Sign Zone: Holiday Hit Squad. (R) (T) 11.00 Animal Park. A rhino with life-threatening arthritis receives treatment. (R) (T) 12.00 BBC News. (T) 12.30 BBC World News.

(T) 1.00 FILM: Skyrunners (2009). Sci-fi adventure, starring Joey Pollari. (T) 2.30 Weakest Link. (R) (T) 3.15 Britain’s First Photo Album. (R) (T) 3.45 Country Show Cook Off. (T) 4.15 The Great British Bake Off. (R) (T) 5.15 The Blue Planet. (R) (T) 6.15 Vintage Antiques Roadshow. The experts visit Mansion House in London, where finds include a rare plate dug up on a building site and locks of hair from Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington.

(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. (R) (T) 7.30 Hairy Bikers’ Best of British. Si King and Dave Myers explore the impact of Britain’s colonial past on the nation’s food, investigating the origins of gin and tonic and a brand of Worcester sauce. (T) 8.30 Mastermind.

John Humphrys hosts the grand final, asking questions on specialist subjects including UK chart music of the 1970s, Verdi’s operas and Abraham Lincoln. Last in the series. (T) 9.30 Gardeners’ World. Monty Don hopes the soil in his vegetable patch is warm enough to sow the first potatoes of the year, while Carol Klein is out and about searching for native celandines. (T) 10.00 The Road to El Alamein: Churchill’s Desert Campaign.

Jonathan Dimbleby tells the story of the campaign for North Africa during the Second World War, examining the significance of the Allied victory at the second Battle of El Alamein. (R) (T) 11.30 Newsnight. (T) 12.00 Weather. (T) 12.05 FILM: Breaking and Entering (2006). Drama, with Jude Law and Juliette Binoche.

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 Lisa Stansfield and Julian Clary. (T) 2.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 2.55 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 3.00 Cook Me the Money!

Three teams compete in Bolton, Greater Manchester. (T) 4.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From Newbury, Berkshire. (R) (T) 4.59 ITV London Weather. (T)

5.00 Ade in Britain. Adrian Edmondson travels to Gloucestershire. (T) 6.00 The Chase. Bradley Walsh presents as four contestants answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on the Chaser 7.00 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 8.00 Emmerdale. Thomas suggests he and Belle head to Brighton, while Lisa is still in denial that her daughter has run away of her own free will.

Declan cuts Steve out of the racehorse deal. (T) 8.30 Coronation Street. Jason apologises to Stella for his moodiness and suggests they meet for a drink, while Tina returns from her latest scan to find someone has forced the door to her flat. (T) 9.00 The Martin Lewis Money Show. The journalist focuses on the new financial year with tips on keeping personal savings tax-free. (T) 9.30 Coronation Street. Eileen encourages Jason to

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fight for Stella, Izzy insists Gary spend the night at Tina’s to keep an eye on her and Rita threatens to report Sylvia to the police. (T) Piers Morgan’s Life Stories: Karren Brady.

The businesswoman and star of The Apprentice ITV News at Ten and Weather. (T) ITV News London; Weather. (T) FILM: King Kong (2005). A film crew travels to a mysterious island where the leading lady is carried off by a giant ape. (T)

2.45 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 FILM: Columbo: Death Lends a Hand (1971). Detective drama, starring Peter Falk CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 8.05 According to Jim. (R) (T) 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond. (R) (T) 8.55 The Morning Line. (T) 9.55 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 11.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 11.30 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 12.00 Undercover Boss Australia. (R) (T) 1.00 Channel 4 News Midday Summary. (T) 1.05 Jamie’s 15 Minute Meals. (R) (T) 1.35 What’s Cooking? (T) 2.30 Channel 4 Racing. Live coverage of the second day of the Grand National meeting. (T) 5.30 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.15 Come Dine with Me. Racehorse trainer Mick Quinn and Channel 4 racing presenter Emma Spencer host their dinner parties in the final part of the Grand National week special.

(T) 7.00 The Simpsons. Homer becomes a member of the paparazzi, and proves so successful at snapping embarrassing photographs that his celebrity victims seek revenge. (R) (T) 7.30 Hollyoaks. Dr Browning discovers the woman he knows as ‘Cassandra’ is a fraud, and a seemingly harmless prank looks set to derail John Paul’s bright future. (T) 8.00 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.55 4thought.tv. At Easter, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ as the saviour of the world. This week, the programme asks members of the public to consider the idea of a messiah. (T) 9.00 How to Win the Grand National. Mark Evans explores what it takes to claim victory in the horse race. (T) 10.00 Alan Carr’s Grand National Specstacular. The comedian is joined by celebrities including Jonathan Ross, Paddy McGuinness for horse-themed fun. 11.35 Lee Evans: Roadrunner. (R) (T) 12.45 Rude Tube: Ultimate Stunts. (R) (T) 1.45 Random Acts. (T) 1.50 FILM: Choke (2008). Comedy drama, starring Sam Rockwell. (T) 3.25 Happy Endings. (R) (T) 3.50 St Elsewhere. (R) (T) 4.35 Come Dine with Me. (R) (T) 5.30 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) 6.25 Countdown. (R) (T)

Marty? (2005). Mystery, starring John Larroquette. (T) 6.00 5 News at 5. (T) 6.30 Neighbours. Priya becomes determined to save her career and meets Brian, who offers to retract his accusations — at a price. Meanwhile, Paul’s new development gathers steam. (R) (T) 7.00 Home and Away. Casey is rushed to hospital following the attack, Kyle leaves town after Tamara questions his loyalty to the Braxtons, and Jett gets the better of Tilda.

(R) (T) 7.30 5 News at 6.30. (T) 8.00 Bermuda Triangle: The Mystery Revealed. Scientists embark on an expedition into the Bermuda Triangle, hoping to discover why many aircraft and surface vessels are reported to have mysteriously disappeared there; (R) (T) 8.00 5 News Update. (T) 9.00 Ice Road Truckers.

Tim, Hugh and Alex battle for the load-count title, Dave’s days with his employer look to be over after an incident at a truckstop and Lisa takes Maya under her wing; (T) 9.00 5 News at 9. (T) 10.00 The Mentalist. The team goes after Lorelei Martins when she returns to avenge the death of her sister, while Jane tries to exploit the situation to catch a bigger fish — Red John. (T) 11.00 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. A woman is found murdered after complaining to the police about a lock of her hair being cut off in an elevator, and DB suspects the culprit is a serial killer with a fetish. (R) (T) 11.55 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. (R) (T) 12.55 Inside Hollywood. 1.00 SuperCasino. 4.55 Motorsport Mundial. 5.25 House Doctor. (R) (T) 5.45 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge. (R) (T) 6.35 Wildlife SOS. (R) (T)

Friday 5th April, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to boy-rock band McFly. 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Neighbourhood Watch in Spain 18.30 Let’s Talk – with one on the Costa’s best entertainers – Singer and radio presenter Nick Gold.

19.00 An Evening At... The Virgen del Carmen for a show packed full of local stars supporting AFA. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 7.10 Rupert Bear. (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) 8.10 Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom. (R) (T) 8.20 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 8.35 Thomas & Friends. (R) (T) 8.45 Make Way for Noddy. (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) 9.45 Milkshake! Monkey. (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) 1.05 5 News Lunchtime. (T) 1.15 Dangerous Adventures for Boys. (R) (T) 2.15 Home and Away. (T) 2.45 Neighbours. (T) 3.15 The Mentalist. (R) (T) 4.15 FILM: McBride: Anybody Here Murder

Friday 5th April, 2013 07:00 Breakfast News with Mark Nolan 11:00 Brunch with Chris Heard 14:00 Calder´s Daytime Confessions (R) 15:00 Nowt but the 90’s with Mike Brown 17:00 The PBT Show 19:00 Exite Classics - 70’s at 7, 80’s at 8, 90’s at 9 and the Classics Megamix 22:00 The Love Zone 00:01 The Overnight Jukebox

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7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Live. With chefs Jason Atherton and Daniel Clifford. (T) 12.30 Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking. The role of contrasting temperatures. (R) (T) 1.00 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 1.15 Football Focus. Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend’s action. (T) 2.00 Bargain Hunt. Presenter Tim Wonnacott visits Garrion Bridge in North Lanarkshire. (R) (T) 3.00 Homes Under the Hammer. Properties in Co Durham, west London and Lancashire. (R) (T) 4.00 Escape to the Country.

House-hunting in Shropshire. (R) (T)

5.00 Final Score. Round-up of football results. (T) 6.10 Pointless Celebrities. Brian Blessed and Anthea Turner join Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman for the unorthodox general knowledge quiz. (R) (T) 6.55 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 7.15 Doctor Who. Clara wants to see something awesome, so the Doctor whisks her off to the inhabited rings of the planet Akhaten — where an ancient ceremony soon turns very grim. (T) 8.00 The Voice UK. Holly Willoughby and Reggie Yates host the second round of the all-singing, chair-spinning talent contest, with judges Tom Jones, Jessie J, Will.i.am and Danny O’Donoghue. (T) 9.30 The National Lottery: Who Dares Wins. Nick Knowles hosts the game show in which two pairs of strangers team up, each battling to outdo the other by listing as much as they know about a given subject. (T) 10.20 Casualty. Two schoolgirls are brought in after being injured during a science exam, but when tensions rise between the pair, Zoe has to act as peacemaker to reconcile them. (T) 11.10 BBC News; Weather. (T) 11.30 Match of the Day. Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, including Reading v Southampton at the Madejski Stadium and Stoke City v Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium; (T) National Lottery Update.

(T) 12.30 The Football League Show. Highlights of today’s games in the Championship, League One and League Two. (T) 1.55 FILM: Deadline (2009). Horror, starring Brittany Murphy.

BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.40 FILM: Irene (1940). Musical comedy, starring Anna Neagle. (T) (bw) 9.05 FILM: Odette (1950).

Fact-based Second World War drama, with Anna Neagle. (T) (bw) 11.00 A History of Britain by Simon Schama. (R) (T) 12.00 Climbing Great Buildings. (R) (T) 12.30 Map Man. A 17th-centu-

ry map without roads. (R) (T) 1.05 Country Show Cook Off. (R) (T) 1.35 Country Show Cook Off. (R) (T) 2.05 Country Show Cook Off. (R) (T) 2.35 Country Show Cook Off. (R) (T) 3.05 Country Show Cook Off. (R) (T) 3.35 Mastermind. (R) (T) 4.35 University Challenge. The University of Manchester takes on St George’s, University of London. (R) (T) 5.05 Flog It! (R) (T) 6.05 The Great British Sewing Bee. Eight people compete to be crowned Britain’s best amateur sewer. Claudia Winkleman presents, with the WI’s May Martin and designer Patrick Grant judging the efforts. (R) (T) 7.05 FILM: Carry On Again, Doctor (1969). A disgraced surgeon sets up a clinic in the hope of promoting a slimming potion made from plants discovered on a tropical island. Comedy, starring Sid James and Kenneth Williams.

(T) 8.30 The Many Faces of Sid James. Profile of the comic actor who is best known as the star of many Carry On films, tracing his career from his early days on Hancock’s Half Hour to his 1970s sitcom Bless This House. (T) 9.30 Dad’s Army. The platoon is selected to appear in an army training film, but Captain Mainwaring refuses to take part when he finds out his men are to play Nazi soldiers. (R) (T) 10.00 QI XL. Stephen Fry hosts an extended edition of the quiz, with Sandi Toksvig, Clive Anderson, Henning Wehn and Alan Davies answering questions on the topics of inequality and injustice. (R) (T) 10.45 FILM: Coriolanus (2011). Premiere. Shakespearean drama, directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes. (T) 12.40 FILM: Shout at the Devil (1976).

London 7.00 CITV: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Children’s fun. (T) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.45 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.00 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.10 Canimals.

Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.20 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.25 Bookaboo. Celebrities share picture books with a rock star puppy. (T) 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Ultimate Spider-Man. Superhero adventures. (T) 9.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment.

(R) 9.45 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 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. (R) (T) 11.25 My Tasty Travels with Lynda Bellingham. The actress visits Somerset. (R) (T) 12.25 Dinner Date. Londoner Ian chooses three blind dates. (R) (T) 1.25 Countrywise. Series exploring the UK’s countryside. (R) (T) 1.35 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 1.50 FILM: Columbo: The Greenhouse Jungle (1972). Crime drama, starring Peter Falk. (T) 3.25 FILM: Escape to Victory (1981). Second World War adventure, starring Michael Caine. (T)

5.30 The Chase. Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (R) (T) 6.30 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 6.45 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.00 You’ve Been Framed Rides Again! Harry Hill narrates a compilation show featuring some of the funniest clips sent in by viewers. (R) (T) 8.00 Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway. The Geordie duo battle it out one final time in Ant v Dec. Last in the series. (T)

9.20 The Cube. A former Butlins Redcoat and an estate agent try to complete a series of tasks to win a jackpot of £250,000. Phillip Schofield 10.20 The Jonathan Ross Show. The host chats to film stars Ben Kingsley and Audrey Tautou. (T) 11.20 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 11.35 FILM: I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry (2007). A fireman asks a male colleague to pretend to marry him to get round a problem with his late wife’s life insurance policy. Comedy (T) 1.40 Jackpot247. Interactive gaming. 4.00 Ladette to Lady: Australia. Emotions run high as the girls experience the ‘tough love’ treatment. (R) (T) 4.50 ITV Nightscreen. Text-based information service.

CHANNEL 4 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 Freesports on 4. (T) 8.05 British GT. (T) 8.30 The Grid. Including European Rally Championship and FIA GT Series highlights. (T) 8.55 Everybody Loves Raymond.

(R) (T) 9.25 Frasier. (R) (T) 9.55 Frasier. Roz prepares to leave the radio station. (R) (T) 10.30 The Morning Line. (T) 11.30 Saturday Brunch. (T) 2.00 The Grand National. The 166th staging of the 4.15 John Smith’s Grand National Steeple Chase (4m 4f). (T) 6.10 Five Minutes to a Fortune. New series. Davina McCall invites Ann Widdecombe, Anton Du Beke, Jo Brand and Meera Syal to kick off the game show in which hopefuls try to win the money contained in an hourglass. The series continues on Monday. (T) 7.10 Channel 4 News. (T) 7.35 Stephen Fry: Best of Gadget Man. Highlights from Gadget Man, the show in which the broadcaster shares his passion for technology, trying out all the gizmos and prototypes he can lay his hands on. (T) 8.00 Sarah Beeny’s Selling Houses. Homeowners in Maidstone, Kent, look around one another’s properties for improvement ideas and then spruce up their own on a £1,000 budget, hoping to attract buyers. (T) 9.00 Walking Through History. Tony Robinson embarks on a five-day expedition along Dorset’s Jurassic coast to explore the county’s role in protecting Britain from invasion during the Second World War. (T) 10.00 FILM: Taken (2008). A former CIA agent puts his old skills to use in rescuing his daughter from a gang of European sex traffickers.

Thriller, starring Liam Neeson, Famke Janssen and Maggie Grace. (T) 11.50 Derren Brown: Miracles for Sale. (R) (T) 1.25 The Grand National Highlights. (T) 2.15 FILM: Ju-On: The Grudge 2 (2003). Horror sequel, starring Noriko Sakai. 3.55 Hollyoaks. (T) 6.05 Deal or No Deal. (R) (T) Channel 5 7.00 Milkshake!: Peppa Pig. (R) (T) 7.05 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 7.15 Fifi and the Flowertots. (R) (T) 7.25 Bert and Ernie’s Great Adventures. (R) (T) 7.30 The Mr Men Show. (R) (T) 7.45 Olive the Ostrich. (R) (T) 7.50 Abby’s Flying Fairy School. (R) (T) 8.00 Roobarb and Custard Too. (R) (T) 8.05 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.20 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.25 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.35 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.55 Little Princess.

(R) (T) 9.05 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. (T) 10.25 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 10.40 Jelly Jamm. (R) (T) 11.00 Mr Men. (R) (T) 11.15 Power Rangers Samurai. (R) (T) 11.50 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.15 How Do They Do It? (R) (T) 12.50 FILM: Guns of the Magnificent Seven (1969). Western sequel, with George Kennedy. (T) 2.55 FILM: David Copperfield (2000). Charles Dickens’ drama, starring Hugh Dancy. (T) 6.35 5 News Weekend.

6.40 FILM: Raid on Rommel (1971). A British officer leads a force of prisoners, wounded men and medics in an attack on Germanoccupied Tobruk, starring Richard Burton. (T) 8.25 CSI: NY. A hated businesswoman is found dead under an ice sculpture with her heart completely frozen. (R) (T) 9.10 5 News Weekend. (T) 9.15 NCIS. The team flies to Israel, but receives a hostile reception from Ziva’s father. (R) (T) 10.10 NCIS. Tony travels to North Africa on the trail of missing agent Ziva, but is taken hostage by terrorists in Somalia and given an ultimatum. (R) (T) 11.10 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. (T) 12.05 Law & Order: Criminal Intent. (T) 1.05 SuperCasino. 5.00 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 5.25 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 5.50 County Secrets. (R) (T) 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.15 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 6.25 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T) 6.35 Roary the Racing Car. (R) (T) 6.50 Hana’s Helpline. (R) (T)

Saturday 6th April, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Simon talks to boy-rock band McFly. 18.05 FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions – Neighbourhood Watch in Spain 18.30 Let’s Talk – with one on the Costa’s best entertainers – Singer and radio presenter Nick Gold.

19.00 An Evening At... The Virgen del Carmen for a show packed full of local stars supporting AFA. 20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Saturday 6th April, 2013 09:00 Saturday Breakfast 12:00 Simply Small Talk with Angela & Michelle 14:00 Sport Zone with Kevin Reardon 18:00 The Superior Rhythm Soul Show with Deano 21:00 Calder´s Confessions 23:00 Al Walser´s Weekly Top 20 00:01 Exite Overnight

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7th april 7.00 Breakfast. News, sport and entertainment reports. (T) 8.55 Match of the Day. Including highlights of Reading v Southampton.

(R) (T) 10.00 The Andrew Marr Show. With guest John Simm. (T) 11.00 The Big Questions. From Wychwood School in Oxford. (T) 12.00 Flog It! From Dudley Concert Hall. (T) 1.00 BBC News; Weather. (T) 1.10 Points of View. New series. The viewer opinion show returns. (T) 1.25 Countryfile. Ellie Harrison visits St Michael’s Mount in Cornwall. (R) (T) 2.20 Bargain Hunt. (T) 3.20 Homes Under the Hammer. (R) (T) 4.20 Walk on the Wild Side — Best in Show. (T) 4.50 Fake Britain. Counterfeit cigarettes. (R)

5.20 Escape to the Country. Finding a rural retreat in east Devon. (R) (T) 6.20 Songs of Praise. Aled Jones introduces the first of three programmes from Liverpool. (T) 7.05 Deadly 60 on a Mission. Steve Backshall searches for lethal animals in Florida. (T) 7.35 BBC News; Regional News; Weather. (T) 8.00 Countryfile. Matt Baker and Julia Bradbury are in Northamptonshire. Including Weather for the Week Ahead. (T) 9.00 Antiques Roadshow. Fiona Bruce and the experts visit Cheltenham Town Hall, where items include a table with carved horse hooves for legs and espionage messages used in the Second World War. (T) 10.00 The Village. John is drinking heavily as the Middleton farm falls on hard times, leading to a shocking revelation about his past mistakes. (T) 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) 12.45 Football League Trophy Highlights. Southend United v Crewe Alexandra. (T) 1.25 The Sky at Night. The secrets of meteorites. (T) 1.45 FILM: Evening (2007). Romantic drama, starring Vanessa Redgrave and Claire Danes. (T) 3.35 Weatherview. (T) 3.40 BBC News. (T) BBC2 7.00 This Is BBC Two. (T) 7.30 FILM: Hell Drivers (1957). Crime drama, starring Stanley Baker. (T) (bw) 9.15 Gardeners’ World.

(R) (T) 9.45 The A to Z of TV Gardening. (T) 10.30 The Beechgrove Garden. (T) 11.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites. (T) 12.30 Paul Hollywood’s Bread. (R) (T) 1.00 EastEnders. (R) (T) 2.55 Triathlon. The opening meeting of the ITU World Series from Auckland. (T) 4.30 The Great Rift: Africa’s Wild Heart. (R) (T) 5.30 Secrets of Our Living Planet. (R) (T) 6.30 Coast. The team visits locations around the British shoreline, telling stories and investigating mysteries that have played an important role in the nation’s heritage. (R) (T) 7.30 Donald Campbell: Speed King.

Profile of the man who set eight world speed records on water and land in the 1950s and 60s, using archive footage and firsthand testimonies of those who knew him. (R) (T) 8.30 Live MotoGP. Matt Roberts presents coverage of the Qatar Grand Prix at the Losail International Circuit in Doha (Start-time 8.00pm), where the opening race of the season takes place. (T)

10.00 Toughest Place to Be a Fisherman — The Return. Cornish fisherman Andy Giles revisits the Sierra Leone village where he worked 18 months ago to see what has happened to a community whose survival was under threat. (T) 11.00 Mock the Week Looks Back at Science and Technology. Another themed selection from the show’s archives, with contributions by Frankie Boyle, Lauren Laverne, Greg Davies, Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Michael McIntyre. (T) 11.30 It’s Kevin. (T) 12.00 FILM: Dead Poets Society (1989). Drama, starring Robin Williams. (T) London

returns to the scene of his death in Iraq. (R) (T)

7.00 CITV: Jungle Junction. Following a group of fun-loving animals. (T) 7.15 Jungle Junction. Following a group of fun-loving animals. (T) 7.25 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.35 The Hive. Pre-school series. (R) (T) 7.45 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.00 Dino Dan. The adventures of trainee palaeontologist Dan Henderson. (R) (T) 8.10 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.20 Canimals. Fun for younger viewers. (R) (T) 8.25 Bookaboo.

Celebrities share picture books with a rock star puppy. (T) 8.40 Matt Hatter Chronicles. Children’s animation. (R) (T) 9.05 Kick Buttowski — Suburban Daredevil. Animated comedy about a boy who dreams of being a stuntman. (T) 9.15 Kick Buttowski — Suburban Daredevil. Animated comedy about a boy who dreams of being a stuntman. (T) 9.30 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 9.45 Almost Naked Animals. Children’s entertainment. (R) 10.00 The Aquabats Super Show. Action comedy.

(R) 10.25 ITV News. (T) 10.30 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA. The host takes his successful talk-show stateside. (R) (T) 11.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal. From High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

(R) (T) 12.25 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.35 FILM: Columbo: Swan Song (1974). Crime drama, starring Peter Falk and Johnny Cash. (T) 2.35 I Love You’ve Been Framed! Children reveal their favourite moments. (R) (T) 3.35 Doc Martin. The doctor prepares for his wedding. (R) 4.35 Food Glorious Food.

Amateur chefs from London and the Home Counties compete.

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5.35 FILM: The Scorpion King (2002). Fantasy action adventure, starring Dwayne Johnson. (T) 7.15 ITV News London; Weather. (T) 7.30 ITV News and Weather. (T) 7.45 Catchphrase. New series. Stephen Mulhern hosts a revival of the game show in which contestants guess the familiar phrases hidden in animated clues, to win £50,000. (T) 8.30 Off Their Rockers. New series. Hidden-camera show in which senior citizens play pranks on the public.. (T) 9.00 Foyle’s War. The detective is drawn into the strange murder of a former high-ranking Nazi who had been hired by MI5 due to his expert knowledge of Soviet intelligence. (T) 11.00 Perspectives: Portillo on Picasso. Michael Portillo embarks on a journey around Spain and France to discover the genius of Pablo Picasso.

12.00 ITV News and Weather; Weather. (T) 12.15 Who Killed My Dad? — The Death of Terry Lloyd. The war reporter’s daughter

7.00 The Treacle People. (R) (T) 7.10 The Hoobs. (R) (T) 7.35 FIA GT1. (T) 8.30 Triathlon. (T) 9.00 Everybody Loves Raymond.

(R) (T) 9.30 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.00 Frasier. (R) (T) 10.30 Sunday Brunch. (T) 1.00 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.25 The Big Bang Theory. (R) (T) 1.55 The Simpsons. (R) (T) 2.25 The Simpsons.

(R) (T) 2.55 FILM: A Knight’s Tale (2001). Comedy adventure, starring Heath Ledger. (T) 5.30 Deal or No Deal. (T) 6.30 The Real King’s Speech. An insight into the working relationship between George VI and his speech therapist Lionel Logue, examining their private correspondence and the role played by Queen Elizabeth. (R) (T) 7.30 Channel 4 News. (T) 8.00 Nick Hewer: Countdown to Freetown. The Countdown host embarks on a mission to tow an industrial saw and generator 5,000 miles to the capital of Sierra Leone, where he will present his gift to a young carpenter. (T) 9.00 The Secret Millions. Dave Fishwick opens a job centre to find work for young people from challenging backgrounds, aiming to introduce employers to candidates they would not normally consider hiring. (T) 10.00 FILM: The King’s Speech (2010). Premiere. The son of George V seeks the help of an eccentric Australian speech therapist as he rises suddenly to the throne. Fact-based drama, with Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. (T) 12.20 FILM: Nine to Five (1980). Comedy, starring Dolly Parton and Jane Fonda. (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) 8.05 Bananas in Pyjamas. (R) (T) 8.20 Animal Antics. (R) (T) 8.25 Noddy in Toyland. (R) (T) 8.40 City of Friends. (R) (T) 8.50 Little Princess.

(R) (T) 9.05 The Adventures of Bottle Top Bill and His Best Friend Corky. (R) (T) 9.20 Angelina Ballerina. (R) (T) 9.30 Mio Mao. (R) (T) 9.40 Castle Farm. (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. (R) (T) 11.00 Power Rangers Samurai. (R) (T) 11.35 Batman: The Brave and the Bold. (T) 12.00 Cowboy Builders. (R) (T) 1.00 FILM: Pooh’s Grand Adventure: The Search for Christopher Robin (1997). Animated adventure, with the voice of Jim Cummings. (T) 2.30 FILM: Adventures in Babysitting (1987).

Comedy adventure. (T) 4.20 FILM: Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure (2009). Animated adventure (T) 5.55 5 News Weekend.

(T) 6.00 FILM: Practical Magic (1998). Fantasy, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. (T) 7.50 FILM: Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous (2005). An FBI public relations officer defies orders and goes back undercover to find her kidnapped friends. Comedy sequel, starring Sandra Bullock, Regina King

and William Shatner. (T) 10.00 Once Upon a Time. New series.

The fantasy drama returns. The people of Storybrooke remember their past lives. Lana Parrilla stars. (T) 11.00 Person of Interest.

Finch tries to keep Reese away from a case that has similarities with the circumstances surrounding the death of his ex-girlfriend Jessica. (T) 11.55 FILM: Bulletproof (1996). Action comedy, starring Adam Sandler. (T) 1.35 Campus PD. (T) 2.05 SuperCasino.

5.00 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 5.25 Nick’s Quest. (R) (T) 5.50 County Secrets. 6.05 Hana’s Helpline. 6.15 Roary the Racing Car.

Sunday 7th April, 2013 14.00 Non Stop Music 16.00 Shopping and Info 18.00 Celebrity Archive – Curly Watts of Coronation Street 18.05 The Wedding Show (series) – the Rings.

18.15 The impact the palm has had on the fortunes of Elche.

18.30 Spanish Eye – Racing pigeons in Spain.

19.00 Let's Talk – Simon talks to a man who helped bake Lady Diana’s wedding cake – John Batterby.

19.30 Host Your Own(series) The Costa Blanca’s answer to "Come Dine With Me" – Paul Mentessi hosts a dinner party.

20.00 – 22.00 Local Information and Non Stop Music

Sunday 7th April, 2013 08:00 Sunday Inspiration with Philip Croft 10:00 The Golden Oldie Jukebox with Adrian Bridle 12:00 The Sunday Breeze with Deano 14:00 Stevie B´s Northern Soul Show 16:00 Sounds of the Seventies with Gary Jackson 17:00 Brit Rock with Dominic Forbes 20:00 The Love Zone 22:00 Classical Nights

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LA SIESTA GOLF SOCIETY AT CAMPOAMOR ST PATRICKS DAY COMPETITION Earlier in the week, with extremely strong winds howling through the region, it became a little doubtful if this event would actually take place. But … hang on! - this is the week when our Irish contingent journeys back here for this ‘not to be missed’ occasion – it’s almost a pilgrimage! This is the day when everyone turns up dressed in green and speaks in funny dialects which nobody understands. This was St Patrick’s Day, and nothing stops St Patrick’s Day. As it happened the weather was ‘very acceptable’ and some 30 folk set out on a team game playable on a course in excellent condition.

The results: First Team: Andrew James, Mike Edwards, Maureen Cox and Vernon Stottor with 86 points on handicap.

Second Team:Tom Carter, Jean Griffin, Des Whetter and Johannes Kaalima with 86 Points.

Best front 9: George Rawlings – 21 points Best Back 9: Ray Scott - 20 points Nearest the Pins: Hole 6 George Rawlings

Hole 15 Ray Scott, Hole 17 Ray Scott Walking off with the Irish Cup, George Rawlings with 37 points on handicap from Maureen Cox. Walking round the Park: Tom Jennings and Mike O’Regan Our photograph shows all the winners.

Penalties for having a buggy not decorated overall in green, or not wearing green apparel, to be decided but as yet unlevied!

As always, we celebrated with a dinner/dance in the clubhouse where we enjoyed a super meal prepared and presented by the staff and management in their usual friendly fashion. We danced the night away to the great music of It Takes Two. La Siesta has been based at Campoamor GC for the last 22 years. We are a society with a strong social side and are lucky enough to play every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday on a very good, but not exactly easy, course to a high standard with very pleasant people. Why not contact our Captain, Ray, on 646 416 182 if you wish to know more or would, maybe, like to join us for a game.

EL PLANTIO 2 GOLF SOCIETY MEDAL Tuesday 26th March 2013 Medal Sun with a few clouds and just enough wind to make it still a bit fresh, anyway nice circumstances for a good day of golf. However the format – Medal where every shot counts – made sure that you had to be focused during the whole round and on every hole, which turned out to be a bit too much for some of us. Starting with the usual 14 players split into two 3’s and two 4’s I had the pleasure this time to go out at the 2nd with William M and the two Stanhopes. While we were losing the occasional ball at the following holes it really went wrong for William at the 8th when his tee shot landed in the front bunker. With growing despair he tried to get the ball out of bunker and after a couple of times finally hit the ball with such a force that it flew way over the green to land behind the trees on the other end. He bravely finished the 8th with a 13. Second time round disaster really struck us at the 7th, when William, George and me all put our first three balls into the pond. William cried that he had enough, my ball flew high over the pond in the direction of the car park and George’s ball hit the blue side of the pond but landed on the grass. When I did find my ball in the car park I decided to quit as well. George bravely ploughed on and finished with a 12. With William and me out of the competition the two Stanhopes finished their game, where George

stayed well within the 100 mark with 93 shots. No handicap whatsoever would have gotten him near the required net 54 shots for a par round. Frank kept quiet when we – badly shaken – returned to the clubhouse.

Checking the cards – only shots – was relatively easy, so the presentation started soon afterwards with the NTPs, on the 2nd hole for Ray Housley and on the 8th for Keith Smith. A tie with a score of net 57 shots for third and second, so after count back we saw Keith Smith, hcp 10 in third while Dave Swann, hcp 12 finished in second place. The winner and the only one under par was Ray Housley, hcp 8 and a score of net 53 shots. Well done, Ray! The March battle between Kenny and Frank at the moment stands at 5-4 in favour of Kenny, to be continued.

Next Tuesday’s competition 2nd April at El Plantio will be a team game, Yellow Ball this time. Talking about time, don’t forget the change to summertime this weekend, clock forward one hour!! Put your name down by the Sunday before and make sure to be there on Tuesday on time well before 09.30. See you all in good health!

Visitors are welcome, contact Ian Henderson, tel 966 71 6616 or mobile 636 116 230.

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TMGS AT VILLAMARTIN ON 27 MARCH

It does appear that, at long last, Spring is around the corner. The wind we have suffered of late seems to have dissipated and maybe, just maybe, we are back to what we class as Spanish weather. It was nice to play in weather that those of us who are lucky enough to live here, have been come accustomed to.

Villamartin is a course that is very much chagrined, but only by people that haven’t played it since Sweeny Todd gave his last shave and that was way before Peter Mason said to his good lady, “I wear the trousers in this house.”

The Silver Division was very tight and 3 people tied for the winners spot, but it was our Austrian lady member, Madam Olga Haubner that took the top spot with a 33 point haul, which was the same score as both George Chapman and Ian Parkinson who lost out on the countback system.

The Gold Division was a little bit clearer, result wise, and was won by the only golfer to achieve and better his handicap, namely Steve “Fangs” Higgins with 37 points. The Runner-up slot was claimed by Peter Wells with 35 points and third spot with our Hungarian member, Alex ‘Big Boy’ Alfrody.

We had 7 guests and it was pleasing to see that their winning prize was taken by a 15 year old with 30 points. However, this is no usual 15 year old and playing off of a handicap of 5, surely Lee Lawson surely must be a name for the future. Make a note of that name. This young man started his golf career at the tender age of 5 and was taken under the wing

of the Joe Dean Academy and it is hoped that, in the not too distant future, Lee will obtain cherished scholarship in the USA. Remember people, you hear d the name of Lee Lawson here first. Photo .

Nearest the pin winners Once again, all four NTP were claimed with Steve Higgins, George Smith, Shelia Dean and Paula Haggart claiming their sleeve of Srixon Soft Feel balls.

In addition to running Wednesday and Friday matched, TMGS have arranged for a 3 “Day Away” special. This will be a 2 night 3 day golf at El Saler (the venue for the Spanish Open), Escorpian and El Bosque. Two nights. 3 days golf, all in 210€.; so if you fancy a weekend away from “Her Indoors” with a sober Golf Society, give Joe a call on 966 719 604 or look at the website of www.tmgs.org.

We are also running a bus trip to the Spanish Open at El Saler on 21st April 2013 where, it is believed, that both Sergio and Miguel Anguel Jiminez are both playing. Cost for this for the transport and the entrance fee is 25€. Once again, more info from the website or give Joe a tinkle.

Our next game, Wednesday 3rd April 2013 , see’s us at the El Plantio golf course, so if you fancy a game just look at our website www.tmgs.org or call the Match Secretary on 966719604.

We also run small matches on Friday’s (at Villamartin) and if you fancy a fun knock around, contact Steve Higgins on 968 97 8188.

LA ZENIA GOLF SOCIETY AT EL VALLE A great turn out at El Valle on Thursday, for the President's Trophy and Trevor Brown player of the year shield. The weather was good again and the course looking good.

Two single match play championship games were played, victors being Derek Bowen and Jeff Luke.

We played full handicap stableford with three n/t/p's and a two's competition. The PT and P of the Y competitions are hotting up as the season draws to an end more details next week, on the positions. We returned back to Gogarty's for the presentations made by Society Captain Mike Sephton.

Winner was Jeff Luke with 37 pt's, Runner-up Derek Bowen with 35 pt's, N/T/P's No 3 in 3 Eddie Hannigan, No 9 PJ Brennan, No 15 That man again PJ Brennan, No 18 in 2 Hayden Wright. Two's Jeff Luke and Eddie Hannigan.

Diary Dates :Thursday 4 April at Riquelme, first tee 8-50 meet at Gogarty's 7-20, Saturday 6 April at Peraleja, first tee 10-30 meet at Gogarty's 9-00, Thursday 11 April at Saurines de la Torre first tee 10-00, meet at Gogarty;s 8-30, Saturday 13 April at El Valle first tee 11-00, meet at Gogarty's 10-00,

Thursday 18 at El Valle first tee 9-00 meet at Gogarty's 7-30, Saturday 20 April at Mar Menor first tee 10-00 meet at Gogarty's 8-30, Saturday 20 Captain's change over dinner 7-30 for 8-00, guest's invited, contact Eric by Thursday 11 deadline for your order from the menu. Thursday 25 April at Saurines de la Torre, final PT first tee 10-00 meet at Gogarty’s 8-30, Thursday 25 following the days game will be the AGM, at Gogarty's. Any items you require to be put forward on the agenda please contact Eric no later than 18 April.

On the 26 April before the Benidorm weekend there will be a game at El Valle first tee 9-30, please contact Eric if you want a game. There is also a spare place on the weekend trip if anybody would like to go contact Mo or Ernie. 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 Eric Lucas Secretary

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ST JAMES’S GATE GOLF SOCIETY La Serena Golf – 26th March 2013

This was a great day for the society a good turn out and good weather for the last event of the year for our outgoing Captain Barry Beale. We played at La Serena and there was a little wind blowing on the day so we had to guess how many ball would be lost on the day answer later have a guess. We had the captains trophy to play for in the individual stableford and at the end we would also had a Mystery pairs so lots of prizes to win like nearest the pork pie all good fun.

Once again the top prize the Captain's Trophy went to Christine Flanagan with a score of 35pts beating of the challenge of glen Macrae by one point with Kevin Parker in 3rd on 34pts also.. On the day that was a good score as the wind was strong. This now is the second time a lady as taken the trophy as Lyn Gallard won it last year.

1st Christine Flanagan 35pts, 2nd Gen Macrae 34pts, 3rd Kevin Parker 34pts, 4th Bob Blair 33pts 5th Barry Butterworth 32pts

The result of the Mystery Pairs 1st Gen Macrae & Dave Williams 57pts 2nd Kevin Parker & Bill McLaughlin 56pts 3rd Frank Broadhurst & Christine Flanagan 55pts I would like to thank Barry on behalf of everyone at San Javier for the great work he as done as Captain this past year. The society as gone from strength to strength we him at the elm. So now it is over Barry you can get back to just playing golf.

Well Done . Now back to number of balls lost on the day was 152

NEW SEASON - 2013-14 The next Society game is on Monday, 6th APRIL 2013 at La SERENA. The format will be Individual Stableford - which is the 1st Round of the Player of the Year 2013-14.

Payday is on Saturday, 6th APRIL 2013 at CAMPBELL Restaurant, RODA which is also the venue for the Annual General Meeting. Time - 10.15 for a 10.30 start to the AGM.

LO MARABU GOLF SOCIETY AT ALENDA 28 MARCH 2013.

In Association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services For this month’s society meeting a group of 35 players visited the established course at Alenda taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Services.

The weather was absolutely beautiful with plenty of sunshine, high temperatures, a course in good condition and many pairs of ‘shorts’ on display. The winning scores on the day were as follows: 1st – Winston Blackwood – 36 points 2nd – Chris Udell – 34 points 3rd – Mick Simpson – 34 points, 4th – Mike Probert – 32 points Best Front 9 – Harry Farnell - 18 pts, Back 9 – Steve Hatt - 19 pts Dog of the Day Trophy – Rod Allan. Nearest the Pins: Mike Probert, Dave Belcher, Steve Hatt and Jim Nicholson.

After the game we returned to the Lo Marabu, which is located at Dona Pepa, Quesada for a welcome meal prepared by the bar and the prize presentation.

Our next official society meeting is at Altorreal on 25th April but we have an interim meeting at La Serena on 11th April.

Report by Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 or see us at our web-site at www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com.

It’s was off down the AP7 this week to La Serena Golf at Los Alcazares, it has always been apopular venue and now the greens have been refurbished its getting back to its old self 16 holes with water and all.

Talking of greens we now know they are good and so do the reptiles around the course, this was proven when a snake was sunbathing on the 2nd green and had to be gently persuaded to move in order that a putt could be taken. For some it was a reason to get around the 18 holes in just 4 hours As well as the Stableford competition there were four knockout games being played 3 singles and 1 double.

It was nearly a repeat of two weeks ago with Alan Moody and Rodney Smith taking 1st and 2nd in the Golf Category and Peter Root 1st and Rocker Ron 3rd in the Silver.

Gold Category Silver Category 1st: Alan Moody 34 pts 1st: Peter Root 36 pts 2nd: Rodney Smith 33 pts 2nd: Ken Hopkins 34 pts 3rd: Merv Williams 31 pts 3rd:Ron Nicholson 26 pts 4th: Larry Lambe 29 pts CB 4th: Geoff Wild 25 pts CB 5th: Arthur Williams 29 pts 5th: T Richardson 25 pts Nearest The Pin: Hole 3: Alan Brooker. Hole 9 & 15: Moira Mullen. Hole 17: Les Yates.

Longest Drive: Peter Root, Best Guest: Alan Brooker.

Singles Round KO Results Alan Moody beat Ron Nicholson 7 & 6 Arthur Williams beat Pat Mullen 2 & 1 Merv Williams beat Larry Lambe 3 & 2 Doubles KO Result Peter Root/Malcolm Woods beat Geoff Wild/Tom Richardson 4 & 3 The ball sweep (Best estimate of balls lost) 19 players = 94 balls Winner Tom Baldwin 97 to take the money.

It was back to Izzy’s Bar where “Rocket” Ron presented the prizes and for our favourite munchies, many thanks again Tony, Jackie and Roxy.

Next game is at Vistabella Golf 9th April First Tee 09:00, please be at the course by 08:30. A change of date for Alenda Golf it is now 16th April the following week, as the normal date 23rd they will be hollow tinning.

For more information or if you wish to play with the arguably the friendliest Golf Society contact Ron Nicholson on 678 849 142 or email sanmigron@gmail.com Photos: Sleepin’ Snake 2nd Green

FAIRWAYZ GOLF SOCIETY.

HAPPY DAYS G.S.

What a glorious day today was, got my shorts on at golf for the first time this year. Some may call me a wuss, but it has to be at least 25 degrees for me to show my legs. And i wasn't the only one there with very white ones!! We played at Vistabella today. The course was lovely but the greens were like lightning and hard to judge. Who cares, the sun was out and we didn't have to wear all that clobber. The results were as follows:Gold Category.

1st - Ali Rich 32pts. 2nd - Graham Lawrence 30pts.

Best front 9 -Roger Inwards 17pts. Best back 9 - John Pedersen 15pts.

Nearest the pin - Nobody. Nearest the pin in 2 - Ali Rich.

Silver Category.

1st - Tony Macmillan 25pts. 2nd - Paul Smith 23pts.

Best front 9 - Phil Bowditch 14pts. Best back 9 - Gerry Williams 17pts.

Nearest the pin - Graham Butterworth. Nearest the pin in 2 - Nobody.

2 ball competition - Nobody.

Thanks to all for a good turn out. Our next game is at Alenda on 4th April at 09:50 1st tee. The following week 11th April we are at Altorreal. 1st tee is at 10:15. Please be at the courses 1 hour prior to 1st tee time.

New members and guests always welcome. Please call Tony on 966 78 5781. Steve Lawrence.

AT EL VALLE. 26 MARCH 30 golfers met at El Valle for our Spring cup (pairs combined) The weather was overcast but the rain held off and the course was in very good condition, in 1st place with 64 points were Steve Naish & Dale Wood, 2nd were Mette & Ka (our guests from Denmark ) with 63 pts.

3rd was Fred Noakes & Andy Shuttle with 61 pts with Robin & Patricia Hanna and Dee & Gerry Mc Grath all on 59 pts.

Best front 9, Kedric Rhodes &Kevin Wenn (33) Best back 9, Nigel Cawthra &Chris Blown. (29) N.T.Pins Dave Naylor (6 th) Kedric Rhodes (9th) Nigel Cawthra (12th) and Roy "the boy" (15th), a great day and good company.

Now for a question; Who forgot his wedding anniversary? Not Chris Blown, he remembered his, the creep) Clues, chubby little chap who keeps on writing to the LEADER. Oh we'll there's always next year.

On a very sad note, one of our organisers and all round "Good Guy” Ken Farrow, lost his partner, Hilary on Tuesday, all of us send our heartfelt best wishes at this very sad time. R.I.P. Hilary.

After the game we all returned to Marinasol bar/restaurant (our sponsor) for the presentations, thanks to Chef Dave for the sandwiches and the lovely roast potatoes, and all the Marinasol girls for looking after us so well.

Next Game is at Mar Menor (ind stableford) on 9th April, payments at Marinasol Mon 8th 5-6pm. Happy Golfing, Robin (the chubby scribe) Adams.

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Here on the Costa’s golf is one of the biggest leisure time activities for both tourists and resident alike and with this in mind we have secured the services of Mike Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services to provide a weekly round up of local golfing events and topics and in conjunction with us at THE LEADER will provide discounted golf prices to all of our readers and run our golf competitions.

FOUR WEDDINGS AND A GOLFING FUNERAL Given the average age of the golfing population here on the Costa’s many of you will have seen the film ‘four weddings and a funeral’ where just about anything that could happen does happen. Well the last golfing month here on the Costa Blanca could be a scene from this movie.

We have seen a successful local courses bursting at the seams decide that because they have been so successful that they will increase the prices.

Then we have the Spanish Golf Federation instruct all Spanish courses just about recovering from the huge hike in IVA tax in September 2012 to impose the compulsory use of their golf insurance or the purchase of the daily insurance cover ,irrespective of whether you have private golf insurance or not. Finally we have seen the demise of Mosa Trajectum despite the promise last year of a massive influx of cash from an oil industry based company trying to get in on the gravy train that is the proposes theme park and airport near Murcia. I suppose that all of these events ‘keep the pot boiling’ and give us something to talk about but wouldn’t we all rather be talking about the cheap price of our golf on beautifully manicured courses while sitting in the golf course bar drinking a cheap pint of beer after a 3.5 hour round of golf!

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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Comments Two Players and Buggy Sgle Player and Buggy (before 9.30am) Two Players and Buggy (Mon and Fri) Two Players and Buggy Four Players and Two Buggies Four Players and Two Buggies Four Players and Two Buggies Two Players and Buggy (Sunday’s) Two Players and Buggy Two Players and Buggy (limited times) Four Players and Two Buggies Two Players and Buggy (after 2pm) Four Players and Two Buggies Two Players and Buggy (weekends)

For bookings and more information contact Mike at info@costa-blancagreenfees.com or direct on 966 704 752 or 661 345 931 quoting reference LEADER. Golfing Weather Watch Well it looks very much like spring has arrived and with some warmth in the sun and no real threat of heavy rain the waterproofs look like they can stay in the car along with the thermos flask.

Hollow Tining Watch Bonalba – 2nd-3rd April 2013.......La Manga (West) – 2nd-5th April 2013 Lorca – 1st-3rd April 2013 Competition Watch The 3rd annual Seve Ballesteros Foundation Charity Golf Challenge is to be held at Vistabella on Saturday 6th April 2013 with a shotgun start at 8.15 am for 60 players at a price of €30 each plus €15 per buggy and to make an entry call Vistabella on 966107846.

Quotation of the week “Procrastination is the thief of time” – Dale Carnegie

The last week in the month usually sees the members of San Miguel Golf Society and guests congregate at one of the area’s most popular, yet tricky, courses at La Finca near Algorfa.

Maybe at long last the chunky sweaters, wind-breaks and wet gear can be consigned to storage for a few months, as the warm spring weather seems to have eventually arrived. Just as the UK keeps taking on the appearance of a popular new ski resort, we ex-pats are hopefully going to get some warm sunshine on our backs.

From a personal point of view, the good start to my golfing day was even more improved with a slightly forward tee on the first enabling my third shot into the par 5 green to be no more than a full wedge. To coin a phrase, “It was all over the flag!” Then with a couple of bounces and six foot of roll, it popped into the tin cup!

A quick pinch of my forearm to ensure I wasn’t in dreamland confirmed my “dream” start – an eagle on the first. Over my many rounds on this course I’d occasionally notched up a few 5 for 3’s, but a 3 for 5 doesn’t come my way very often so a swagger up to the hole and a brief acknowledgement to the make-believe gallery was the least I could grant myself.

Snag is – unless your name happens to be Tiger Woods, it’s very hard for your round to improve after such a start, basically there’s only one way your game is going to go…..and it did!

The course was in its usual good condition with just a sprinkling of

sand on the greens which took away a little of their normal speed. I did discover, however, that the water was just as wet as it usually is – and the balls still sank!

It’s been a few weeks since all NTP’s were claimed but they were this week. Winners were Paul Cobain, Ivan Hanik, Ellen Drakesmith and Shay Cunningham……well done to one and all.

What must have been a great round from one of our guests earned Brendan McCarroll the top visitor prize with his 42 points.

Winners in the silver category were Paul Cobain (33) in 3rd spot, Bill Preston (34 C/B) came 2nd and winner was Keith Wickham who just pipped Bill on count-back also with 34.

Gold category saw John Drakesmith (35 C/B) in 3rd, Steve Fleet (36) in 2nd and a tremendous 42 from low-handicapper, John Osborne, gave him 1st prize which will be swiftly followed by an even lower handicap!!

A fine bottle of the red stuff found its way into John Parker’s hands as his modest tally of points earned him the “Abacus” award.

Members and potential visitors are urged to visit www.smgs.org or to simply give Barry a bell on 966 731 033 to find out more about the best society in the area, our weekly meetings and all future events.

Guests are always made very welcome.

The photograph shows some of the day’s happy winners.

LA MARINA GOLF SOCIETY ALICANTE 21st MARCH Today we played at our home course for this year. Playing for the Old Rick Trophy the weather was arm and a very pleasant golfing day, regrettably the course was not up to it’s usual standard with fairways and greens having been sanded making scoring more difficult than usual , Also there appeared to be quite a low out.

Very unusual for this time of the year, no doubt it will pick up when a number of our regulars return from their visits abroad and regular visiting members come for the season. Nice to see our Jimmy (the entertainer) back on the rostrum, nice to see Franck Juchau back playing after recently having to leave the playing area after nine holes feeling unwell.

The results are as follows. Nearest the Pin: Hole 5 Colin Hicks, Hole 12 Barry Gribble, Hole 17 Franck Juchau Nice

WINNERS; Gold Division Alan Craig 27 points, Silver Division Colin Hicks 24 points, Bronze Division and Trophy Winner Jimmy Scott 32 points. Do not forget Auction Night at the 19th Hole the La Marina Sports Centre 26th April contact Jimmy Scott for further information on 96 618 4316

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SAN MIGUEL CARLING MIXED TRIPLES COMPETITION This popular 3 day Comp. was well attended, and there was a very high standard of bowling, despite the windy conditions. In the SemiFinals John Raby and Paul and Janet Thomas of San Miguel played Colin Lindgren and June and Keith Jones of San Luis. This was a very close game which the Jones's side narrowly won 11-10. In the other semi John Staden and Ann and Dave Young of San Miguel played Gail Watson, Maggie Furness and Pete Willshire of Vistabella. This was also keenly contested with the Vistabella trio winning 17-15. The Final was equally closely fought, but the Vistabella trio eased ahead to win the contest.

The picture shows the winners Gail Watson, Maggie Furness and Fred Willshire from Vistabella Bowls Club receiving their cheque from Sue Milner of Cheers Bar on behalf of Carling, the sponsors.

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SPANISH LAWN BOWLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2013

By Jackie Breslin The draw has now been made for this year’s Spanish National Lawn Bowls Championships, and with record entries this year we are having to use 6 greens, namely, Greenlands, opening ceremony, Vistabella, San Luis, El Rancho, La Siesta and Quesada, finals and closing ceremony.

One of the first noticeable aspects are the amount of ties involving players from the same club, however, as one of the 6 people involved in the draw I can assure one and all it could not have been done any fairer, and the majority of ties between players from the same club, generally involve the clubs with the higher Federation members.

The draw has produced some very interesting and exciting game, and over the next 4 weeks I shall try and analyse the various disciplines,

starting with the singles, a summary of which is detailed below.

MEN’S SINGLES : Last year’s winner Russell Marks has been drawn against Del Gorsuch, but the tie of the Prelims is undoubtedly Pete Bonsor against Keith Jones, sure to attract a good gallery.

The all Edinburgh clash of Jackie Breslin and Stuart Denholm also looks very interesting as does the games between Tony McKenna / Paul Truncheon and Paul Brown/Graham Cathcart 2 current Internationals.

LADIES SINGLES : June Jones, last year’s winner, is paired against Bernice Evans in the first round, other ties which catch the eye are Peta Rhodes / Carol Rudge 2 recognised specialist leads and 2 all Greenland games Jenny Bowman / Lynn Greenland and Jan Pocock / Sandra Heath

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB ............... by Janet Thomas

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EMERALD ISLE BOWLS CLUB On 21 March, Fed Fours EI Leprechauns made the trip to Quesada Panthers and the Panthers hunting skills were too much for the Leprechauns. With a win of 7 points to 1 and shot difference of 69 to 42, I think the 'Little People' weren't dancing in the street.

Also on Thursday, 21st, we played our monthly game against the Royal British Legion in summer-like weather. Unfortunately, due to people not turning up from both teams, confusion reigned! However, eventually the game got underway with all eight rinks in use. As usual everyone enjoyed the game, with the result playing second fiddle to the friendly camaraderie. After a drink and a natter the RBL side made their way to the restaurant for their meal, accompanied by some of the EI members, all looking forward to our next meeting.

At last our internal competitions have come to a close, and the winners now go through to the Champion of Champions competition. It's been a frustrating time for everyone but the final results are as follows: WINNERS RUNNERS UP LADIES 4 WOODS Sandra Kavanagh Margaret Breen LADIES PAIRS Margaret Breen Liz Page Barbara Collins Marilyn Shatwell MENS 4 WOODS Bill Hawthorne Jim Mulloy MENS PAIRS John Mullarkey Geoff Kidney Jim Houston Dave Benson MIXED PAIRS Geoff Kidney Mel O'Dell Sheila Wickens Glenda O'Dell MIXED RINKS Mel O'Dell Keith Jolliffe Glenda O'Dell Donna Houston Byron Hart Reg Fooks Dave Close Chris Ayling MIXED TRIPS Geoff Kidney Dave Benson Bill Hawthorne Sheila Wickens Anne McDowell Chris Ayling There was good support from Club members, who saw some close games and excellent bowling. Commiserations to the runners up - but there's always the next time. Bill Allen.

WINTER LEAGUE San Miguel BC Crème de la Prem!

In our final game Greenland’s were our hosts, and in super weather we made our usual cautious start, then Russell's team got moving and never lost the lead. The same with Stuart Denholm's team, tight to start with then a gentle cruise to win the game, Sabrina’s team had a hard battle right to the last end when Sabrina drew in with last bowl to win by one, well done. Len’s team, always behind, rallied well, gaining 9 shots on the last 3 ends to emerge victorious. In total another 10/ 0 victory, an excellent performance all round.

Berleen Our usual two teams played their final game, with some fine and excellent bowling as always, Cyril Medleys rink played in a very relaxed manner and were always in control, Lee Sinclair’s rink, this was always a tight game with both teams giving their all but San Miguel just lost out in the final result but we gained the overall shots to take the 2 pts Very well done to all the players, this cemented 2nd place in the league. Many thanks to Sue for an excellent meal as usual and for the free glass of Bubbly!! For the second week in a row Russell won the shots total, we have our end of season meal at El Galant on Monday, Thanks for organising it Sab. San Miguel’s results read 22 Played 17 wins 1 draw and 4 losses and in the 17 wins we gained eight 10 nil’s plus 1 via the league rules. These wins were the proof of San Miguel’s determination and resolve; these wins are what made us CHAMPIONS. SAN MIGUEL CARLING MIXED TRIPLES COMP. This popular 3 day Competition was well attended, and there was a very high standard of bowling, despite the windy conditions. In the

Photo: Carl Eagle

Semi-Finals John Raby, Paul and Janet Thomas of San Miguel played Colin Lindgren, June and Keith Jones of San Luis. This was a very close game, which the Jones's side narrowly won 11-10. In the other semi John Staden, Ann and Dave Young of San Miguel played Gail Watson, Maggie Furness and Pete Willshire of Vistabella. This was also keenly contested with the Vistabella trio winning 17-15. The Final was equally closely fought, but the Vistabella trio eased ahead to win the contest.

San Miguel Bowls Club is sponsored by Iberian Funeral Plans Any information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact club president Eileen Potts 966 73 0376

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Monday Morning 25th March La Marina Bowls Club held it's annual AGM, A new Committee was formed, and I am sure that we all wish them a very successful year.

Thursday Afternoon 28th March, La Marina were away to Monte Mar in the first leg of the Friendship Shield, The match is decided on Shots with Monte Mar holding a 30 shot lead coming into the second leg on Tuesday Afternoon 2nd April, so La Marina will have to pull out something very special to keep hold of the Shield, Full result next week.

Not much going on at present until the summer leagues start in a couple of weeks, I will keep you informed about any future developments.

For further information about La Marina Bowls Club find us on Facebook or contact Brian Zelin 966 79 0606.

Following our previous Wednesday trip to Quesada when our only winning rink was the team of Ann Rudkin, Martin Foulcer, Mike Regan and John Rudkin this Wednesday’s winter league performance was a big improvement. Beating our visitors La Siesta by 8 points to 2 with a 75 to 56 shot advantage, Ann Rudkin, Martin Foulcer, Mike Regan and John Rudkin kept up the good work while Gail Watson, Olwyn Ratcliffe, Mac Maclean and Brian Dunn returned to winning ways as did Barbara Brown, Arthur Brown, Mo Thomas and Maggie Furness.

With all the leagues finished the other good piece of news was to congratulate Gail Watson, Maggie Furness and Fred Willshire in their victory over the previous weekend in the San Miguel open Competition, well done you three.

The Vistabella Open competition sponsored by Jennifer Cunningham Insurance is running over this weekend further reports next week.

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FEDERATED 4’S Having won the title in Division 1 of the Federated 4s League, the Panthers had to play Javea in the North v South play off for the overall Costa Blanca Championship. What a match this turned out to be.

Some wonderful bowling from both teams indicated that this match would go right down to the wire, and this is what happened. A good win for Peta Rhodes, Graham Phillips, Jason Prokopowycz and skip Derek Sale who beat Derek Eldon's team by 11 shots. The reverse happened with the team of William Holtham, John Muldoon, Fred Roberts and skip Bill Pain, where, despite some excellent bowling the Javea back end of Tony McKenna and the indomitable John North changed the game on numerous occasions to take the game by 11 shots. So, all was down to the rink of Chip Chapman, Nigel Baigent, Jackie Breslin and skip Pete Bonsor against Nick Cole's rink. What a treat for the spectators, and credit must go to Pete who made some amazing driving shots to keep his rink in contention. Needing the win to take the title, we were left with a draw, which meant that there was the 'shoot out'. A one end game by two teams drawn before the start of the match. Derek Sale's rink again had to take on Derek Eldon's.

In the event the game really did have a dramatic finish when the match resulted in Sheri Fletcher, Javea No.3, well know for her driving shots ditched the jack. Despite valiant efforts by Jason and Derek Sale we could not beat the bowl in the ditch. However, all credit to the Panthers players, who have all made a significant effort over the winter to winning the southern title.

by Doug Beattie

WINTER LEAGUE The Winter League travelled north to El Cid for the last match of the season and whilst the Winter League title had already been won by San Miguel, everything was at stake with the Berleen, where Quesada were 2 points ahead of San Miguel, but with only 1 rink to play at El Cid, and San Miguel away to Greenlands with 2 rinks, victory was in the balance and the win was vital. However, Quesada, current holders of the Berleen Trophy were not going to let it go without a fight. It is great to report that our team on the day, Dave Donovan, Harry Rhodes, Chip Chapman and skip John Muldoon pulled out all the stops and achieved the vital win. Over the course of the Winter League most of the players in the squad have played an important part in the Berleen in achieving this win and so congratulations to all of you for doing the club proud!

The Spring season starts in April but in the meantime all players new & old are welcome along to the Wednesday afternoon Bubbly games 1-30 for 2pm & Saturday morning Butchers trips 10 for 10-30am.

New Bowlers are welcome & shoes & bowls are available.

The first photo is of the QBC Fed Fours team Dave Donovan, Harry Rhodes, Chip Chapman and skip John Muldoon & the second is the Panthers Winter League team who won the Berleen Trophy for Quesada.

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SABA WINTER TRIPLES FINAL RESULTS & LEAGUE TABLES - WEEK 18 ENTERPRISE LEAGUE P W D L OW San Luis Klingons 18 64 1 43 15 San Miguel Meteors 18 58 6 44 13 Greenlands Maples 18 59 5 44 11 Emerald Isle Titans 18 59 4 45 9 San Miguel Pulsars 18 55 4 49 12 Quesada Pearls 18 59 2 47 9 La Marina Explorers 18 50 6 52 9 La Siesta Apollos 18 41 5 62 4 Horadada Falcons * 18 38 3 67 5 Greenlands Sycamores 18 37 4 67 3 * 2 Points deducted for failing to field a full team La Marina Explorers 105 (9) Quesada Pearls 96 (4) Greenlands Maples 99 (6) Horadada Falcons 72 (4) San Luis Klingons 134 (12)

F A Diff 2025 1689 336 1950 1746 204 1855 1777 78 1896 1754 142 1932 1714 218 1906 1733 173 1784 1826 -42 1654 2021 -367 1650 2040 -390 1688 2040 -352

Pts 159 148 145 140 138 138 124 95 87 84

Emerald Isle Titans 97 (5) Greenlands Sycamores 105 (10) San Miguel Pulsars 105 (8) San Miguel Meteors 95 (10) La Siesta Apollos 76 (2)

DISCOVERY LEAGUE P W D L San Luis Trekkers 16 57 5 34 CBowls Supernovas 16 56 6 34 Vistabella Albatrosses 16 53 5 38 Monte Mar Picadors 16 48 6 42 Monte Mar Novilleros 16 44 7 45 San Miguel Comets 16 45 3 48 La Marina Astronauts 16 41 5 50 Em Isle Moonrakers 16 34 3 59 Greenlands Chestnuts # 16 32 4 60 # 1 point deducted re reporting infringement Monte Mar Picadors 114 (11) Emerald Isle Moonrakers 92 (4) San Miguel Comets 99 (6) CBowls Supernovas 123 (12) Monte Mar Novilleros Bye

OW 11 11 12.5 7.5 9 8 7 2 4

F A Diff 1690 1454 236 1758 1485 273 1690 1453 237 1657 1709 -52 1671 1632 39 1596 1618 -22 1615 1715 -100 1501 1750 -249 1421 1783 -362

Pts 141 140 136 117 113 109 101 75 75

La Marina Astronauts 106 (3) San Luis Trekkers 107 (10) Vistabella Albatrosses 100 (8) Greenlands Chestnuts 77 (2)

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GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB

BY STEVE HIBBERD Following on from the main club championships, GBC recently held the mini championships. Jan Pocock lifted the ladies plate, with Beryl Norris taking the runners up slot (the mens plate final had already been played). In the over 65s cup, Grahame Bater lost out to Jeannie Clements in a cracking game (1 set each, then a tie break). The under 65s, saw Jim Wilcock play, and win, his last ever match in this category, seeing off yours truely. Another close encounter (of the handicapped kind!) involved Barry Collins and Mike Veale, in which the former just came out on top. Finally, in the Mr & Mrs trophy, Brian and Jan Pocock beat Vic & Sue Mahomet, in a last end nail biter!

The final winter league game of the season involved GBC hosting champions San Miguel. Although the champs won on every rink, some scores were very close, and its a case of a long summer break before the next campaign starts in October. Although J Collins, H Cork, J Wilcock & M Thomas won their Berleen rink 18-14, the team as a whole lost by 1 shot. Photo shows Barry Collins and trophy

FEDERATION 4´s NORTH V SOUTH DIV A FINAL This Final was held at Montemar between Javea Green and Quesada, and what a game it turned out to be! It just couldn´t have been more closely contested with each team winning one game and the third being drawn. In addition the shots were 50 each which showed how tight it was.

An additional end was played between two teams drawn before the game commenced in case this situation occured.

Javea´s lead had a toucher which Quesada front two tried to dislodge without success. This was made harder for Quesada when Javea´s number three put the jack and another toucher into the ditch. This proved decisive and Javea won the end and the Cup. This was an exciting game which neither team deserved to lose, as they were so evenly matched, but congratulations to Javea and commiserations to Quesada who played so well, and were so unlucky to lose.

P W D L OW F A Diff El Rancho Broncos 16 56 5 35 8.5 1874 1491 383 San Luis Vulcans 16 56 3 37 9.5 1717 1540 177 La Marina Pathfinders 16 53 3 40 10 1669 1513 156 El Rancho Pintos 16 52 1 43 10 1923 1552 371 Vistabella Eagles 16 50 1 45 8 1551 1688 -137 La Siesta Pioneers 16 45 4 47 10.5 1736 1651 85 Quesada Diamonds 16 45 2 49 8 1629 1697 -68 La Siesta Sputniks 16 39 5 52 6.5 1523 1796 -273 Horadada Condors * * 16 23 2 71 1 1288 1982 -694 * * 4 Points deducted for failing to field a full team Vistabella Eagles 95 (4) Horadada Condors 100 (10) El Rancho Broncos 129 (12) La Siesta Pioneers 113 (6) La Siesta Sputniks Bye

San Luis Vulcans 108 (10) La Marina Pathfinders 89 (4) Quesada Diamonds 69 (2) El Rancho Pintos 105 (8 )

Pts 134 134 129 125 117 115 108 96 46

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ABBEY ANGLING REPORT The first match of the Spring Series was fished at the Embalsa de Pedrera on the 26th March.

Although rain clouds gathered behind us and there was a fine skittering of a rain shower across the Lake in the morning, but on the whole for the rest of the day it remained fine and dry. This is one of the venues that if it does start to rain a fast exit is required as the ground quickly turns into thick mud and neither the Gruas or the local farmers are willing to come down to pull your vehicles out.

The water is still receding which is leaving muddy margins and the temperature of the lake is now 12 degrees, and now with the longer warmer days coming the fish should now start to feed in earnest 1st Stan (The Man) Roberts with 10.400kg fishing the waggler using temp and tares, 2nd Andy (Web Man) Stevenson with 9.480kg fishing the pole using sweet corn, 3rd Dave (The sweetie man) Hutchinson with 8.540kg fishing the pole using paste All details are available on our website www.abbeyangling.com or from the Match Secretary on 965 32 8368

By Terry Screen

CARP - R - US FISHING NEWS This week saw the Club fishing the aptly named Blanca reservoir or to give its book name the Embalse d´Ojos, for the first time in nearly two years. This is small water that the river Segura runs down one side. It is a venue that is fished quite a few times in Spanish regional matches but it can be very unpredictable at times. This time there were more blanks than people who caught fish.

First was Ian Dalzell with 3.580 kilos, which included a nice Zander, second was Dave Hill with 3.560 kilos, third was John Brightling with 1.06 kilos and in fourth place Steve Collins with 0.88kilos. Next weeks match the 9th in the Spring series will be the Clubs first visit this year to the Embalse at Beniarres near Alcoy. Meet at the Café Restaurant that is situated just off the first exit past the tunnel at 8.00am. Please tell Dave if you will be fishing this match. The next Club meeting will be on Sunday the 7th of April with the Committee at 10.00 followed by the General meeting at 11.00am. The next Quiz night will be on Tuesday the 9th of April, starting at 7.30pm. The cost of this event is 1€ per person and teams of up to 6 or less can take part. A game of Snowball Bingo is played during the course of the evening. The Clubs home is at the Bar El Alto La Dolores which can

be found just off off the N332 between La Mata and Guardamar. Any one interested in joining this Angling and Social Club can either visit us at a meeting or Quiz night or by going on line and finding us at www.carprus.net, or you can phone 966 71 7923 for the latest info.

EURONICS THURSDAY DART LEAGUE “THE ELECTRICAL SHOP” - BLUE LAGOON Results – 28 March 2013 Rendezvous Los Toros PB´s Pirates The Hub Meerkats Madigans Hattons Honeys Breeze Bar Busters Result of postponed match Hattons Hunks

9-3 6-6 7-5 2-10 1-11 7-5 10-2

Breakaways Pint Depot All Stars Hattons Hunks The Hub Hyenas Gogarty´s Gophers Sporting Misfits Mirador Mixtures

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League Table Rendezvous Los Toros Gogarty´s Gophers The Hub Meerkats The Hub Hyenas Hattons Hunks Madigans Busters Breakaways PB´s Pirates Breeze Bar Sporting Misfits Hattons Honeys Pint Depot All Stars Mirador Mixtures

P 22 21 22 20 22 22 22 22 22 22 22 21 22 22

W 19 19 18 14 12 11 10 7 8 7 4 2 0 0

D 3 2 2 3 4 3 4 5 3 2 3 1 4 3

L 0 0 2 3 6 8 8 10 11 13 15 18 18 19

F 192 197 178 158 147 155 141 132 114 111 112 56 70 71

A 72 55 86 82 117 109 121 132 150 153 152 196 194 193

Pts 41 40 38 31 28 25 24 19 19 16 11 5 4 3

180s: Terry Hagenaars x 4, Graham Dunning, Amanda Skinner (Rendezvous), Jim Cheevers (PB´s Pirates), George Caine (Misfits), Mark Farmer, Jim Macey-Lillie, Des Field (Madigans), Derek Kingsbury, John Eyre x 2 (Meerkats), Mike Snow (Breakaways), Mark Todd (Gogarty´s), Paul Baxter (Breeze Bar), James Brown (Gogarty´s), Peter Ayres (PB´s) 171s Tony Beverley (Breeze Bar), Graham Todd (Meerkats), Martin Hastings, Ron Chadwick (Rendezvous) Highest game shot: Eddie Bendelow (Hub Meerkats) 157 (T20,T19,D20) Best single: Mark Farmer (Madigans) 15 darts PB´s Pirates captain Ray Sanderson will be kicking himself this week for not pressing a home advantage against bottom placed All Stars.

The resulting draw did the visitors a favour by lifting them above the

Mixtures by just a point and drawing the Pirates level with Breakaways in the chase for the Hattons League Plate. Sanderson with a respectable 8 wins under his belt this season, must have expected a 9th but it wasn’t to be after a spirited performance from the Pint Depot. Gary Minor 140 and Matt Cummins 137 excelled for the All Stars in their singles, with both captains agreeing a draw although unexpected, was a fair result. The match nearly took second place to the activities going on at half time. Pirate Peter Ayres agreed to have, what hair he has, to be cut by Sweeney Todd aka Ray Pryce. Taking the opportunity of tidying up the Bobby Charlton type locks of Pirates star player, Sanderson got to work on the opposition´s grey wisps and it was all over in just 30 seconds. Not enough time for Ayres to get into his awful repertoire of jokes, but enough for everyone to dig deep into their pockets for the Ladybirds Organisation, who are currently raising money for skin cancer research. Well done to all.

The Honeys entertained second place Gogarty´s and put up a good performance, not indicative of the one sided score line. Simone De Lacy 125 kept the Honeys in the hunt for the first leg despite James Brown 100 and Ali O´Keef 137 piling on the pressure to leave team mate Kevin Procktor D7 to take the opener. Jack Todd 100 and D20 ensured the second before Procktor nailed D2 after the two other members of the triple Brown 125 and Paul Easton 140 had done all the hard work in the scoring department. Denise Green and Julie McCulloch top scored for the Honeys to leave a shot, but to no avail.

Easton is showing just what a good signing Bill Warburton has made this season, by yet another fine doubles performance with Mark Todd.

Easton´s 125 and 112 game shot (T20,S12,D20) was real quality.

Todd the younger ensured the fifth leg with 2x100 and D10 in a close Honey encounter. Hilda Wilkinson starred for the Honeys in the sixth leg, scores of 95,85,80 and 75 but narrowly missing D20 allowed the fortunate Brown to have 3 darts at D5, needing just the one for a half time 0-6 score line. Phil De Lacy pushed an out of sorts O´Keef all the way but couldn’t convert his remaining points into a double, leaving O´Keef to peg out on D8. Phil´s better half Simone started well in her singles but couldn’t keep up with the pace, allowing Chris O´Brien to finish off 52 (S20,D16). Some heavy scoring from Denise Green forced Brown to up his game resulting in 2x100,94 and D2.

Wilkinson gave Procktor a fright in the next with numerous and accurate high scoring, leaving just 64 points only for the Gogarty´s man to finish on D10. The Honeys saved the best till last in the frame of Ray Green. He faced the formidable Jack Todd, but ignoring the task scored 100,85,85,80 to leave the Gopher floundering. Green looking at 26 points and his team´s possible first and only leg, promptly placed

his dart in the corner of D13 for a deserved win.

The Meerkats endured a real tussle at the hands of the Hunks. A magnificent start by Alex Nikolov in the team game gave the Kats an early lead. His 4 throws were deadly 100,140,100 and a 49 out (S17,S16,D8). The lead was quickly eradicated courtesy of Steph Simpson 112 and Keith King 2x100,D4. A fine 140 from John Eyre backed up Paul Durrant 86 game shot (T18,D16) gave the hosts a 2-1 lead. Nikolov added two more tons in the first pair only for the Hunks to level. Another ton plus from Eyre 135 followed by D2 made it 3-2 and then King 101 and Simpson 100,D8 made short work of Durrant and Graham Todd 133. 3-3. Kats captain Derek Kingsbury went for the match in the second half singles and was rewarded with 3 straight wins from Nikolov, Eyre and Durrant. Mick Sisson and King gave the Hunks a chance of a draw increasing their tally for a 6-5 score line.

This left the opportunity to Martin Sear to gain a draw facing Graham Todd. Both players played liked they wanted to win, Sear nailing a 124 only for Todd to come back with a 152 leaving D18. Sear left a double, putting pressure on the Kat to finish the 36 points. Two darts later the match and both points were in the bag for the Meerkats.

The alternative Hub side, Hyenas, led by the larger than life Simon Williams had a tough task against Madigans. A 0-6 score line at half time flattered the visitors, Mark Taylor went on first in the singles and faced the reliable Geoff Proudfoot. Taylor came out on top scoring 125,100 despite the Hyena recording 123,140. Des Field 120 was Madigans only other winner in a match that should have been a lot closer. I understand Madigans have new proprietors and is now being run by the successful duo of Karl Cooper and Leah Chesworth. Both have been running the popular Los Dolses bar for some time now in the absence of James Jimbo Carr. The venue has a history of successful darts teams which Karl and Leah will endeavour to follow. A refurbishment and live acts are apparently on the agenda, I wish them every success. Busters gave a fine home performance against the Mirador Mixtures. Their win gives them the possibility of emulating last season´s 5th place. Peter O´Rourke once again performed well scoring 125,100 along with Shirley Roberts 100 and Ray Harvey 100.

The singles draw will take place this week for both men and ladies.

Whoever wins the coveted trophies will have to play exceptionally well through the preliminaries and finals, as a strong field in both will necessitate some good form. My total inaccurate predictions will follow in next week´s publication.

Listen to darts chit chat on Exite Radio 89.2FM or 93.1FM live on Saturday between 3 and 4 p.m.

Paul Durrant, League Chairman

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MONTE MAR BOWLS AND SOCIAL CLUB Sponsored by Super Valu Wednesday 27th March 2013 Winter league against Benitachell Our last game of the season against a very strong team from Benitachell we managed a win. Well done the team of Pauline and Barrie Woodfine, Danny King and Tony Finan who won 24 - 13, and the team of Stan Routledge, Colin Armitage, and June and Bill Young who won 22 – 13.

Thursday 28th March 2013 Friendship match against La Marina at home.

We did very well. We won on 5 rinks. However the competition home and away is based on overall shots total. Today we finished 30 shots up. So now we have to repeat the performance in the away game next Tuesday MONTEMAR HONOURS BOARD 2013 Competition Winners Runners Up Ladies Singles P Woodfine J Harding Mens Singles J Ridley T Finan Davies Cup S Routledge I Gibbons Ladies Pairs S Bounds, B Caiger P Woodfine E Finan Mens Pairs G Fisher, A Ashberry, I Gibbons D Melville Mixed Pairs J Gatward, E Finan, R Mercer D Eades Drawn Mixed Pairs W Oxley, J Pagala, B Woodfine D Eades Drawn Mens Pairs C Armitage, A Ashberry, R Mercer D Melville

2-Wood Mixed Pairs P Woodfine, B Woodfine Ladies Trips S Bounds, B Caiger P Woodfine Mens Trips B Woodfine, D King, G Fisher Mixed Trips P Woodfine, G Fisher, B Woodfine 2-Wood Mixed TripsD Ashberry, A Ashberry D King Mixed Fours S Routledge, J Gatward, J Ridley, D Ridley Presidents Cup D Smy

Congratulations to Pauline and Barrie Woodfine, pictured across, who on Tuesday 26th March at our bowls club dinner dance, celebrated their forty eighth wedding anniversary.

For any information about joining our club or fixture details please contact the club captain Colin Armitage. Tel: 966 619 010 Ext. 01066.

ESTRELLA DAMM CRIBBAGE LEAGUE 25th March and week 26 with only 4 weeks remaining and we have a fight for 1st place. This week Margaret’s La Siesta Sharks regained the top spot over Shelagh’s Ebony & Ivory Jaguars who went down big time to Sue’s TJ’s Jays. For the Jays only Geoff and Val lost a game while the Jaguars had Vanessa and Margaret zooming out without a win.

Margaret’s Sharks went up to The Sportsman to take on Graham’s “B” team and it was all on the last nail biting minutes with the Sharks edging it with 2 pairs on 2 wins each while for the Sportsman, only Bruce and Tony could match them with 2 wins.

At Catorce John’s Lions also scraped in at the last knockings against Mary’s Izzys Bar Peacocks who had shown recent improvement but this week only Robert and Brian showed interest with their 2 wins while the Lions had 2 pairs on 2 wins.

In Hoggies Bar, Richard’s Ospreys stalled in the air against Derek’s Virgo Bar Robins who had Dave and Derek maximising with their 3 wins while for the Ospreys, Richard and Molly had their best result in weeks with their 2 wins.

Also at Hoggies, Russell’s Kestrels went from 4-2 up into a nose dive to lose the last 3 games against Keith’s gallant Merlins from Ebony & Ivory who had 2 pairs successful with 2 wins each while only Brian and Pat could match them for the Kestrels.

I went with my Hoggies Falcons team to Izzys Bar to face up to Dorothy’s Magpies who are not

B Caiger, J Caiger V Hyman, J Gatward J Soars K Simpson, I Gibbons, B Young Cooper, J Ridley, D Ridley M Gibbons, D Melville I Gibbons A Ashberry, D Ashberry D Melville, B Young

having the best of seasons and while each pair of the Magpies could only manage a miserly 1 win each, Gill and myself equalled them with our maximum 3 wins.

Val’s Voles from Bar Virgo had a fine win against Steve’s Sportsman “A” to remain in 4th spot in the league having Ron and Jean putting on the style with their 3 wins while the Sportsman’s 3 pairs chipped in with just 1 win each.

Finally, John’s Catorce Leopards held onto their 3rd place in the league in a tight finish against Ayliff’s Meson Galea team who had Lynda and Pat as their best pair with 2 wins while for the Leopards 2 pairs matched them, also with 2 wins each.

EUROGOLF SOCIETY LA MARQUESA

72 members took part in the Waltz Competition at our home course of La Marquesa on Thursday 28th March. The format of the game is a simple one, 1 to score on the first hole, 2 to score on the second then 3 to score on the next, and then we start again.

How is it that when it is 1 to score everyone has a good hole but when it is 3 to score everyone has a bad hole? The weather was beautiful, although the wind got up a bit for those playing later.

It has been an interesting week for some of our lady players. Gloria stepped back off of the buggy path to allow a buggy to pass and promptly fell straight down a manhole right up to her waist. What a trouper, she finished her round before going to the ‘Urgencies’ for treatment, fortunately she had not broken anything. Also, thanks to our Captain and his four ball on Tuesday for helping Janet out when she inadvertently drove her buggy over a water stanchion pipe. Water, water everywhere and the buggy stuck right on top of the gusher. What a pity that our poor Captain, while playing ‘Sir Gallahad’ managed to end up soaked to the skin and covered in mud from head to toe for his efforts, while trying to turn the water off.

The results are as follows: 1st Doug Spiring, Graham Cheetham, Ken Brett & Jenny Cheetham 84 points

2nd Mike Young, Roger Richings, Gordon Bourne & Ian Turner 83 points 3rd Robin Richards, Bob Shorley, Bev Fairhurst, & Phyllis Venables 81 points Nearest the Pins: 5th Robin Richards, 11th Vince Tocker, 12th Gloria Manning, 15th Paul Manning, 17th Rachel Leckey Football Winners:David Blanchette, Rudi Muller, Robin Richards Dennis Cole.

There are still a few places left for the Away Day on 14 April at Vista Bella. Speak to Ian next week if you want to be included. Money to be paid by next week.

TOFF’s Results Tuesday 26 March 2013 Overall Winner –Harry Armstrong Gold Division: 1st Paul Manning 37 points, 2nd Bill Martin 34 points, 3rd Roger Richings 34 points Silver: 1st Harry Armstrong 39 points, 2nd Roderick Duff 39 points, 3rd Ian Stewart 36 points Bronze: 1st Orlando Ferrell 35 points, 2nd Mary Sanderson 34 points, 3rd Ken Enever 33 points Best Front Nine: Tom Hull – 19, Best Back Nine: John Barraclough - 19, 5th Marylin Eckersall, 11th Cindi Green, 15th Tom Walker, 17th Doug Spiring

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POW SETS SIGHTS ON WORLD TITLE Although the naame of the condendor hasnt yet been made public it’s thought that Ricky Pow will be fighting Latvia’s Romans Sevcenko in his final WBC Mundial Espana light heavyweight eliminator which will take place on Friday 12 April at Daya Nueva. The winner will then go on to box for the world title in the early summer.

Out of Riga, Sevcenko is a vastly more experienced fighter with 5 ko’s out of his last 8 wins but he tends not to travel well, gaining only one of his successes on the road. However he is renowned for his big punch which the much younger Pow will have to be wary of if he is to go on and fight for the vacant WBC crown. Subject to the young Brit overcoming Sevcenko there is a distinct possibility that the title fight could also come to Daya but that depends very much on purse bids and possible Spanish TV rights.

The second professional contest on the March card will feature Torrevieja heavyweight Moja who overcame Hungarian Gabor Farkas last month in Guardamar. He will be supported by a further 7 neo pro and amateur contests including local fighters Rubio and Fabio who also fought on the Guardamar card.

There will also be one female contest with two local boxers, Rosi ‘La Chana’ out of Torrevieja and Daya Nueva’s Andrea both making their boxing debut’s.

Pow is currently training at the recently refurbished Daya Nueva Gym run by his coach and manager Alberto. Much improved, the new facility caters for both men and for women, for boxers in training or

for those of you simply wishing to improve your personal fitness. Fully supervised by one of the country’s leading coaches the Daya Nueva gym is open from 10am to 10 pm and no appointment is necessary.

And we also have tickets for the Daya show here in the Leader offices....priced at 15 euro ringside and 10 euro tribune which includes a 5 euro discount if bought in advance....so if you don’t want to be disappointed call in soon because the tickets are going to go very quickly for this keenly anticipated fight.

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TORRY BOWLERS BACK IN FIRST DIVISION

Madrid, 24 March 2013 - The Spanish Bowling Federation's National League 2012-2013 culminated in its third and final round last weekend. Euro Bowling Torrevieja’s male team travelled to Madrid for their Second Division meeting, while he ladies’ team, bowling in the top “Premiership” division, went to Terrassa near Barcelona.

Unstoppable in the two earlier rounds, the Torry men confirmed from the start that they belong to a higher level. Averaging 186.35 for 84 games, they won six of their seven matches and amassed 52 points out of 70. The final gap between EBT and the runner-up Xistrom of Vigo (Galicia), who also advanced to First Division, was a whopping 37 points. Moreaga of Bilbao and Bellver of Mallorca got relegated to their respective regional leagues.

The man of the weekend was Kjell “The Viking” Monsen who averaged 200.07 over 14 games, including a record two-game series of 500. But the real strength of EBT’s international squad, consisting of three Spaniards, two Englishmen, two Finns and a Norwegian, was their overall quality - even the low man bowled a highly acceptable 178.80.

In the global individual table, EBT has eight men in the Top-15. Among the bowlers who participated in all the three rounds and bowled a minimum of 60% of the games, Bowling Madrid’s Adrián Poderoso was proclaimed Champion (avg 193.53) and EBT’s

Juanjo Carral Runner-up (avg 188.06).

Meanwhile in Terrassa, the Torry ladies were bowling at their best. Atfer racking up 42 points - the third-most of the eight teams - they managed to climb a notch and finished fifth in the final table, just a point behind Madrid’s Capital Bowling (105/104). Ilicitano of Elche were proclaimed Champions with 144 points, a close 3-point advantage over Valencia’s Levante. EBT’s top scorer over the league’s total 42 games was Mirja Hakonen, averaging 175.33. Also bowling for EBT were Marion Haynes (172.74), Pirjo Koski (165.31) and Betty Hill (160.14). Two ladies were in their own category: Ilicitano’s Laurence Gaillard (201.83) and Levante’s Christina Más (198.26).

Guillermo The final Second Division team standings are as follows: EB Torrevieja Xistrom Interbowling Flecha 1 Split 3/10 Bowling Mdrd Moreaga Bellver

P 252 252 252 246 252 252 252 168

Pins 46,804 45,030 45,261 43,408 44,276 44,226 43,538 29,891

Av 185.73 178.69 179.61 176.46 175.70 175.50 172.77 177.92

HiG HiS 1272 2496 1204 2353 1241 2367 1263 2389 1202 2343 1234 2378 1204 2299 1196 2359

Pts 152 115 107 107 98 91 89 81

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ELCHE EDGE THE DRA W AT SANTANDER RACING SANTANDER.......0 ELCHE CF ................................0 If you didn’t know which team was top, and which one was struggling down in the drop department you’d have got it very wrong on Sunday.

At the hugely impressive El Sardinero stadium in Cantabria, home of the once-mighty Racing Santander and over 1,000 km from the City of Palms, several hundred noisy loyal fans made the long trip amongst the 10,119 crowd. Elche dropped out-of-form right winger Xumetra for the lively local lad Aaron, otherwise the Franjiverdes were at full strength: they needed to be against this ex-La Liga side who are having big problems and may yet be going down to the regional leagues.

It was half-an-hour into the game before Elche even mounted a real attack, so much in control were the home side. Elche full back Albacar was lucky not to have conceded an early penalty as he clattered into his marker on the edge of the Elche area, fortunately waved away.

Illicitano midfielders Rivera and Generelo could not retain possession for long and top strikers Angel and Coro struggled to get any service from Fidel, fiddling aimlessly down the left flank, with not much better from Aaron on the right. A hopeful lob down the middle saw normally totally-reliable Elche goalie Herrera inexplicably drop the ball at the feet of Quini, but Peligrin was fortunately on hand to sweep the ball to safety. Fidel skied his shot a mile over when put through by Coro in a rare Elche attack, but a thundering shot from former Elche favourite Marti Crespi flashed just past an Elche post as the home side

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No way through as Juanmi is closed down visibly grew in confidence, with Cinco running the show in midfield.

Just before half time from a Crespi free kick a Kone header went just wide as Elche hung on for half time - surely Elche could not be so outplayed in the second half?

Well, yes, the Illicitanos did get better, but on the hour Rivera lost a key ball just outside the area. Substitute Juanmi was put clear through

by Kone but slid his shot just wide to home groans. With 20 minutes to go Elche coach Escriba began to ring the changes, and at last Elche began to look more like the league leaders they are. Xumetra came on for Aaron and immediately fluffed a clear chance, he really is suffering at the moment. Elche rode their luck, once more the fabulous defence, who have only conceded 18 goals in 32 matches saw Elche through unbeaten. Although a very long away from home the faithful Elche fans made a considerable noise throughout and were finally rewarded by the point, which in truth the Franjiverdes hardly deserved.

The result saw Elche stay top by the same margin of 12 points, but 13 for automatic promotion. Second-placed Alcorcon also drew at last week’s local losers to Elche, nasty-neighbours Murcia. In direct contrast to table-topping Elche both local rivals are in trouble: Murcia are 17th , three points behind Guadalajara, Mirandes 18th on 34, with Hercules heading the four-placed drop zone with 33 in 19th place.

20th is unlucky Racing and 21st Huesca both with 32 points: tight!

Poor old Xerex are bottom with only 23.

Next weekend Elche are at home on Saturday evening at 8pm to 11th placed Lugo. The Galicians don’t travel well, they’ve won four, drawn four and lost eight away, but have only scored 8 in 16 games: Elche have scored 29 in 15 games at the Martinez Valero. Sound home win?

Football doesn’t work like that – ask me Sunday…

Mucho Elche!