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Chelsea Pensioners Wayne Campbell and Skippy Teasdale with the mayor of Benidorm, Tony Perez, flanked by Mr & Mrs Suits Benidorm, Phil and Jackie Stanley. n Saturday, in bright sunshine, Benidorm was once again able to celebrate the official launch of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal, enjoying, for the first time in two years, the pomp and ceremony that the occasion has missed so much.

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Hundreds of veterans from across District North attended the launch parade which, since its inception, has been led by the highly acclaimed Torrevieja Pipes and Drums.

Once again the impressive display strode out along the Levante promenade, standards flowing in the breeze, followed by former servicemen of all nationalities and

services, including many members of the RNA, RAAFA and RMA. The event also resonated among the many spectators along Levante beach, the rousing sound of bagpipes, something not too often seen in the popular resort, sights and sounds that were enthusiastically applauded by the hundreds that lined the route.

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Continued from page one BENIDORM MAYOR PRAISES RBL Caught up in the occasion, residents and holidaymakers alike stopped to show their support as the immaculately dressed Standard Bearers, marshalled by former Royal Artillery veteran, Jack Kemp, marched along the route, heads held high as they demonstrated their pride in representing the foremost British Military Charity.

There were even many young bystanders also who were caught up in the occasion as they applauded the parade of ex servicemen marching behind the pipes and drums, once again so ably led by two inmates from the Royal Hospital Chelsea, Arthur “Skippy” Teasdale, now aged 91, and his young minder, Wayne Campbell, a mere stripling 0f 83, both resplendent in their distinctive scarlet uniforms.

Skippy and Wayne, both members of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the RBL, are regular visitors to the area having attended rather more Poppy Launches than many of the members marching on the day.

They were all accompanied by the Mayor of Benidorm, Toni Perez Perez, and other principal guests, Joe Falzon, the Vice Chairman of the RBL, the

The parade came to a halt at the Rincon de Loix where the Launch Officials took to the stage. As the Spanish and British National Anthems were played by the Royal British Legion Concert Band, Spain, which had previously been entertaining the sizeable audience, the Standard Bearers stood proudly to attention.

Mr Don Cubbon, attending his final parade as Chairman of District North, was the first to speak, thanking the city of Benidorm for the welcome that it always provides to the Royal British Legion. He spoke of the hard work that his members had carried out over the previous year, which despite being so badly affected by Covid 19, had raised in excess of €75,000 He also emphasised that ALL of the money is used to help ex-servicemen and their dependants here in Spain, in their time of need, mentioning just a few of the 200 cases that had received RBL support in the previous 6 months.

Having spoken of the continual need for fundraising in Spain the District Chairman then went ‘off script’ to call Gandia Branch Member, Katie Jane Matthews to the stage where she was presented with a Branch certificate of Appreciation by Joe Falzon, the RBL Vice Chairman. Mr Falzon thanked Katie for her efforts in raising many hundreds of euros over recent years, citing her as an excellent example of someone

who is dedicated to supporting the welfare of others.

Following the interlude the Mayor of Benidorm, Toni Perez then addressed the large audience, welcoming all participants as he took the stage. He said how delighted he was to host the Launch of the Poppy Appeal once again, highlighting the multicultural and multinational make-up of the city.

He was then presented with an RBL plaque by Don Cubbon, on behalf of the RBL in Spain. The Chairman said that it was given in heartfelt thanks for the support and encouragement that the Ayuntamiento and the people of Benidorm provide to enable the launch of the annual launch of the Poppy Appeal in this wonderful city.

In reply the mayor said that the Royal British Legion “is a role model” and that the organisation can always count on the support and encouragement of his council.

There were further speeches by the RBL Vice Chairman, the Consul and the Defence Attaché, all of which reiterated the outstanding work carried out by the RBL across the world but especially here in Spain where the support network id second to none.

The ceremony ended with rapturous applause as the Standard Bearers and the Torrevieja Pipes and Drums marched off before many dozens of spectators, both English and Spanish, descended on Skippy and Wayne, to pose for photographs. (see www.theleader.info) If you are a veteran visiting or living in Spain and you would like to know more about the Royal British Legion or their activities here in District North, please contact your local Legion branch, details of which are at: http://counties.britishlegion.org.uk/counties/spainnorth/the-district-its-branches

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Enjoy an opportunity to cruise on board the Pascual Flores The schooner was welcomed into Torrevija by performers from the Municipal School of Dance.

Photo. Joaquin Carrion

The Pascual Flores is back in its home port of Torrevieja. It arrived on Thursday morning, bringing to a close the European tour that it has enjoyed, along with many other classic sailboats, from a multitude of different nations, throughout the summer.

now received visits by more than 30,000 members of the public.

Back in Spain, it has recently featured in the festival of the sea IV edition of Escala a Castelló, from where it has now sailed to Torrevieja.

of the TV series ‘The Onedin Line. She was the last sailing ship built on the beach in Torrevieja during the early part of the last century.

Having moored up in Torrevieja the ship will now be docked in the city's port until January 2022.

The Pascual Flores can be visited by the public every Tuesday, The boat was welcomed into the town’s port by the mayor of Wednesday and Thursday whilst it remains in the city, in addition Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, along with the Councillor for Culture, to which anyone who wishes to do so can enjoy an unforgettable Antonio Quesada, and the representative of the Nao Victoria journey aboard this historic vessel along the coast of Torrevieja.

Foundation, Fernando Viota. There was also These voyages, called "baptisms of the sea", a short routine by performers from the Since the ship began its journey will take place every Friday, Saturday and Municipal School of Dance. through international waters in August, Sunday, starting on October 22. The deparit has been visited by almost 30,000 As an ambassador of Torrevieja’s tourist tures will be from the Port of Torrevieja and and cultural heritage the Pascual Flores has people, including more than 15,000 the trips will last approximately four hours, visits at the IV edition of the Escala a travelled more than 5,000 nautical miles, provided that the weather conditions allow it.

Castellò Maritime Festival visiting many different ports in Spain, They are open to both adults and children France and Germany. who will be able to enjoy a unique opportunity to sail in this magnificent ship, a symbol of the last great sailStopovers in Spain have included Mazagón (Huelva) and La ing ships of the Mediterranean and of the maritime history of the Coruña, in France it has moored up in historic cities such as city. So why not learn about its operations and share an unforgetHonfleur, Calais, La Rochelle and Bayonne, and in Germany, durtable experience with the ship's crew. ing the month of August, it took part in the prestigious Maritime Festival Tage Bremerhaven 2021.

The Pascual Flores is a historic 3-masted schooner, a onetime star

In Castellón it hosted more than 15,000 people, so following its journeys through international waters during the summer, it has

After her trading career finished she was British owned and based at Dartmouth and then Bristol. The ship was rescued in Milford Haven and brought back to her home port of Torrevieja on a heavy lift ship where, in 2008, she was restored before, once again falling into disrepair.

Her most recent ‘overhaul’ was carried out in 2020, and during the early months of this year, by the Nao Victoria Foundation, a nonprofit marketing and educational platform that promotes historical events.

Visits: Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults: € 5, Children and residents: € 3 Point of sale: on the boat or at: tickets.pascualflores.org

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A hundred medical staff leave Torrevieja Hospital as Valencian Health take control he running of Torrevieja University Hospital was finally handed over last Friday by Ribera Salud to the Valencian Health Authority, after 15 years of private management.

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hospital and health centres across the authority are leaving because they have decided to transfer to other centres managed by Ribera or to follow other professional paths.

In response to statements by the Minister of Health, Ana Barceló, in which she said that Ribera Salud had not provided her with the necessary aspects for an orderly and safe transition, the managing director of Ribera Salud in Torrevieja, José David Zafrilla, said that he was disappointed by her remarks, adding that "the transition has taken place in an impeccable manner with all of the appropriate information and records handed over correctly"

In response to the unforeseen vacancies, the Department of Health said that these positions will be filled in the coming weeks through the job market, however, it will not be easy, because the demand is much higher than the supply in all health departments, not only in Torrevieja.

Zafrilla also said that about one hundred doctors and other medical professionals from strategic areas of the

ACTS in the Pink

Zafrilla added that Ribera Salud will continue to take legal action against this reversal process because they understand that "the decision was unilateral and driven by ideological criteria and not for technical or economic reasons."

San Fulgencio publish bilingual cookbook of traditional recipe’s

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he book compiles traditional dishes and pastries and has been prepared with the assistance of six local housewives The Department of Tourism has published a new recipe book with the aim of publicising traditional gastronomy. The book was presented on Tuesday in a ceremony that took place in the Plaza de la Constitución by the mayor of San Fulgencio, José Sampere, and the councillor for Tourism, Darren Parmenter.

Final rehearsals are taking place for the ACTS production of Ladies Day. They have been delighted with the support shown, and recently received a very welcome package from ex-top flight jockey and now Newmarket trainer, Bob Jones, in the form of a set of Bob’s riding silks and boots, proudly worn by actor Norman Feeney.

Performances are Thursday 28th – Saturday 30th October at Teatro Cardenal Belluga, San Fulgencio.

Tickets are €10, available either by at: actstheatre@icloud.com, or phone, message or WhatsApp on 602 683 925.

Also in person from: Cards & More, La Marina; The Post Box, Dona Pepa; The Card Shop, Benimar; The Post Room, Benijofar; The Post Shop, Villamartin; The Card & Gift Shop, Quesada and Davitos by The 4 Amigos, Quesada.

The managing director of Ribera Salud in Torrevieja, José David Zafrilla speaking to the press

The councillor said that, "with the preparation of this cookbook, we want everyone to be able to get to know the value of this local cuisine, which we offer by using locally grown, quality products, which are linked to agriculture and the history of the town”.

The mayor of San Fulgencio, José

Sampere, added his thanks to the work of the six housewives who "have so kindly opened their kitchens and given us their valuable time."

He said that "this cookbook has been able to become a reality thanks to them, by sharing with us this valuable gastronomic legacy, for which we wanted to thank and pay tribute, by dedicating the publication to them."

The cookbook, of which 2,000 copies have been printed, includes recipes for typical dishes and pastries. It also has a version translated into English "to help those non-Spanish residents of our community to also enjoy the dishes and be part of the local culinary tradition," said Parmenter.

The recipe book is completely free and will be available at the Town Hall, as well as at the San Fulgencio Tourist Office, in the urbanisation.

Cllr Darren Parmenter with Mayor Jose Sampere

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Things are changing at HELP Vega Baja (La Marina HELP desk)!

HELP Vega Baja at San Miguel de Salinas have a Thursday “HELP desk” in La Marina.

From 2 November this service will move to a TUESDAY from 10 am to 1.pm. The venue of the Hope Christian Fellowship Church will remain unchanged.

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OUTRAGE THAT MILLIONS REMAIN UNVACCINATED Almost 20% of people aged 20 to 39 remain unvaccinated against Covid-19

By Andrew Atkinson TWENTY-PER-CENT of people aged 30-39 in Spain are not vaccinated against Covid-19, according to Juan Francisco Navarro, president of the Valencian Society of Preventive Medicine.

People relaxing after receiving their injections in Torrevieja earlier in the year

"From the epidemiological point of view it is outrageous, having millions of young people without vaccinations.

"We have to make it difficult for unsupportive people, where the largest number of unvaccinated people are concentrated," said Navarro.

Alba Navalón, a nurse and doctor in Sociology from University of Alicante believes non-vaccination is due to thinking nothing will happen to them, if the are diagnosed with coronovirus.

"They believe that if they catch COVID, nothing will happen to them, they are going to pass it mildly, despite the fact that during the last 18 months we have seen people of all ages become seriously ill," said Navalón.

The HELP desk offers information and support on all matters relating to life in Spain. President, Michele Masson said “the Help desk was set up to offer services to those living in La Marina. We are fortunate to have some very dedicated volunteers have the backing of the charity’s main office on any issue that cannot be dealt with locally.

The charity has seen a huge increase in the number of requests for support as people struggle through some very difficult times. We can help with Attendance allowance applications and TIE exchanges. Our volunteers have experience in these and the process is FREE OF CHARGE. If anyone would like help with either of these issues, they can However, call 966 723 733 or email office@helpvegabaja.com to make an appointment. Alternatively, you can use WhatsApp on 681 934 270.

La Marina Help desk will also be available on a Tuesday for people to simply “drop in” for information or to complete memberships with HELP Vega Baja for just 10 euros per year! Please note that although you do not need to be a member of the charity to receive our support.

We can also offer including free interpreter services and half price mobility equipment hire. Full details of membership benefits can be seen on our website at www.helpvegabaja.com

The 20% non-vaccinated, doubles the average registered among the general population, where nine out of 10 people of age are vaccinated with at least one dose.

Also for people in their twenties, data shows almost 19% have not yet been vaccinated.

The belief of low perception of risk in young people is not new, added Navalón, saying it affects other diseases such as sexually transmitted diseases, with many not using a condom.

"They give too much credibility to what they read on social networks - there is no way you

can make them change their minds," said an unnamed nurse.

'they do not get vaccinated', that message convinces the rest," they added.

"I have tried to convince, without success, young people who came when brought by parents.

Sociologist Daniel la Parra said young people are the group with the greatest mobility: "It is possible that many of these people who are unvaccinated in the ministry's records, actually are in their respective countries of residence, since in addition, there is not a good exchange of data between countries”.

"They did not want to be vaccinated - because they said that on the Internet they had read that within two years all those vaccinated would die," she added.

Above 16 years, even if parents insist on being vaccinated, young people cannot be forced to get vaccinated.

"As someone important in the group says that

Model of La Mata farmhouse and it’s tower unveiled

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ollowing the collapse of the La Mata farmhouse tower in the 1802 earthquake, the only part of the building that remained was the La Mata tower.

However, over the last few years, a small team of historians has been researching the site using maps of the Orihuela and La Mata salt flats dating back to 1692, borrowed from the Archives of the Crown of Aragon, in

which the farmhouse and tower are both shown, together with a plan of the La Mata salt mine dated 1713 from the General Archive of Simancas, a town in northern Spain, in which the plan and layout of the farmhouse and tower also feature.

The farmhouse served as a residence and a warehouse for the administrator of the Salinas, together with workers and soldiers who carried out and controlled the shipment of salt during the period.

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolón, and the Councilor for Culture, Antonio Quesada, unveiled the model last Sunday, in the Plaza de Encarnación Puchol de La Mata.

The news came as the President of the Generalitat, Ximo Puig, announced the end of the coronovirus restrictions in the Valencian Community.

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I S O U R F U T U R E I N T H E S TA R S ?

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ou don't need a weather forecaster to tell you which way the wind is blowing. And when the wind is southerly, I know a hawk from a handsaw. (As so often, I've no idea what Hamlet was talking about, but then he was, by all accounts, as nutty as a fruitcake left over from a wedding feast.)

My point is, I feel it in my bones when something significant is lurking on the horizon.

Also when I've forgotten to take my medication, but let's

not go into that now, or ever. The chances of my predictions coming true aren't usually so high they'd make you dizzy, but let's give it a whirl anyway.

Living in the Coronavirus Casino has made us all impulsive and impetuous, in some way or another -- playing roulette rather than blackjack, or attempting to play chess.

(By the time I learned pawns could be promoted to bishops, knights, rooks or queens if they reached the far side of the chessboard, I was ready to bet everything on Black.)

Viruses don't travel well except with us as hosts, so let's not invite them along. But those of you with a cooler head have probably realized we are going to have to move if we want to throw the virus off our scent.

The alarming fact is that five and a half billion years from now, our sun will expand and become a swollen star called a red giant. I'm sorry to say our present orbit isn't going to be a very pleasant place by that time.

The enlarged sun will eventually engulf and destroy Earth, so we should be thinking of relocating to a different neighborhood. If you can't stand the heat, get out of the solar system, is how I look at it. There is no point waiting until the last possible moment, take the first possible chance to start packing. Prepare for all climates, to be on the safe side, which is where we'll all end up, I hope.

Life has woven itself into the fabric of our planet so thoroughly that the virus probably suspects nothing, but

even so, let's not announce that we are going. We'll smile as we wave it goodbye, but our smiles will be masked, like our true feelings.

No doubt the traditional naysayers and anti-vaxxers will want to stay behind and take their chances, and we should save a few seats for them in case they repent before lift-off. We aren't monsters after all; we're trying to leave the monster behind. Our future is in the stars.

There is always a point in human development when we have to react to danger by either fleeing or fighting.

Fortunately for me, nature has equipped me with sprinter's legs and a sense of impending danger unmatched by the Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz. We ought to create a vacuum as we flee from the virus, leaving nothing behind but dust for it to bite. Or some vaccine for it to hoover up. The biter bitten!

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Loneliness is the silent killer

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t’s funny how some totally insignificant item can lodge in your brain and remain there.

A very long time ago, I remember coming across a one-caption cartoon – possibly in the ‘Dublin Opinion’ magazine. Here was this guy, obviously marooned on a little desert island. The length of his hair and beard told you that he had been here for a long time.

The dishevelled man was standing on the beach, with his hand outstretched in greeting and saying; “It is great to see another human being, I feared that I was beginning to crack up from the loneliness and isolation.” But there was nobody else in sight …

Funny of course, but also a salient reminder that an isolated human can ‘crack up’ from loneliness.

Neither man nor beast will thrive in isolation. There are breeds of monkeys, where if you took one away from his troupe, he would pine and die from loneliness within a year. Anyone having anything to do with cattle will tell you that if a heifer gets separated from the herd, it will literally go mad to break back to its comrades. If the heifer finds herself isolated among neighbour’s cattle, she will ‘take up’ with them within a few hours.

Years ago when cottiers had just the one cow, it would become inseparable from a pony, ass, pig – and even geese.

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“Loneliness isn’t all about being alone, but more about not being connected to the people around me.”

It is very much stating the obvious to reaffirm that we humans need the interaction of fellow humans for our well-being.

Covid is responsible for a dreadful increase in loneliness amongst our people. Increased isolation has to have had a detrimental effect on society.

People need people – it’s as simple as that. Right now, we all should try a bit harder to reach out to family, friends and neighbours. There should be a big ‘catch-up’ movement launched.

There is no substitute for face-to-face dialogue. Contacts through texting, WhatsApp, and emailing is great … up to a point. But here is one guy who has more than a bellyful of Zoom meetings and WhatsApp videos. We need human contact: We miss ‘touch and feel’, natural instinctive emotions and reactions to each other. Facebook has a lot of stuff going for it – but it also brings on anxiety and feelings of inadequacies.

There is evidence that the mental health of the elderly in particular has been adversely affected by the lockdowns of the past two years. There is little doubt but that some nursing home residents went down-hill physically when deprived of regular contact with family and friends. ‘Losing the will to live’ is a very real contributor to bringing forward the end of life.

Loneliness is actually a state of mind.

In my early twenties, I remember being dreadfully lonely working in the city of Liverpool, and yet I would

never now be lonely no matter how long the solitude I enjoy down the fields. This tells me that loneliness isn’t all about being alone, but more about not being connected to the people around me. Low self-esteem can be a cause of dangerous loneliness in a young person.

Regular exercise is a proven antidote against loneliness. Most of us are blessed with access to a good walking route. Walking is the greatest exercise and improves both body and mind.

Many of these columns are born whilst pounding the road. (Ah Lads ...Lads …please …)

The sad thing is that lonely adults will exercise far less than their contented peers. The experts tell us that lonely people show distinct signs of premature aging: And in the words of my late Uncle Paddy, ‘Sher they must

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know something!’

Could ‘Facebook Friends’ be multiplying at the expense of real friends? This column certainly thinks so. A survey I read somewhere showed that 25% of adults between the age of 18 and 27 reported having no close friends. This is a frightening statistic for people of that age group.

As you may have gathered, I am not a fan of social media. I flirted with Facebook for a while some years back and upon checking after a lull, I found

We don’t stop laughing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop laughing.

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Some varieties have bracts, with patterns in red and white, pink and white, or green and white even bright orange.

Flower forms also vary, with some looking similar to a rose.

Poinsettias change colour in response to shorter winter days with flowers making up the bracts, which look like petals, with tiny yellow flowers in the centre, called cyathia.

Avoid placing poinsettias, where the temperature fluctuates or may be drying, such as near cold drafts, heat ducts, fireplaces, fans, space heaters, etc.

The colourful bracts attract insects to the flowers and will drop after being pollinated.

They will suffer damage, if exposed to temperatures below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Freezing temperatures will kill them.

Colours range from creamy white to pink, to the traditional bright red, to the more unusual colours of blue and purple.

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

They can be grown indoors on a south, east or west window sill, where the plant will receive bright daylight, or outdoors in partial sun, getting 4-6 hours daily, both in well draining soil.

Wash all tools well after use, as the sap can make tools sticky.

Go face to face with your friends, dear readers and before too long, you’ll be wondering where did all that loneliness go to!

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Poinsettias - part of the Euphorbia family - are a popular winter plant because of their colorful leaves and also being attractive as green plants throughout the year.

Poinsettias have a sticky white sap that can cause a skin rash, so gloves are recommended when working with the plants.

there were 37 people wanting to be my friend. So, this was my final entry before I got out. ‘If you want to be my friend, tell me to my face – and we’ll go and have a cup of coffee!’

Keep the soil moist and only water when the plant soil surface is dry to a light touch, or the pot feels lightweight when lifted.

Never allow poinsettia pots to sit in excess water, as constant wetness will rot the roots.

Fertilise every 3-4 weeks with an all-purpose household plant fertiliser when you see new new

green leaves, stems or bracts growing.

In late spring or early summer, transplant into a larger container, about 2-4 inches bigger than the original pot, or into a partial sunny garden bed.

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ORIHUELA PP CONSIDERING DISSOLUTION OF CIUDADANOS COALITION Weekend holiday packages to rihuela’s majority PP ruling party says that the refusal of Ciudadanos to support their budget proposal in last Thursday’s Plenary council meeting is the ‘final straw’ and as such mayor Emilio Bascuñana is now considering dissolving the coalition agreement and ‘going it alone’ with his 9 councillors.

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This was revealed by the PP spokesman, Rafael Almagro, during an interview on Radio Orihuela Cadena Ser, after the latest political setback caused by members of the ‘orange formation.’

He said that the latest disagreement between the two government partners could mark a turning point in the pact.

Ciudadanos leader José Aix said, however, that they could not support the budget

because "the document arrived late and they were unaware of its contents."

Almagro speaking on Radio Orihuela

He added that in addition to the interference of the PP in Human Resources, a

Orihuela and Renfe-AVE have unveiled a weekend package which allows visitors travelling on the high speed train from Madrid to enjoy the city at reduced prices.

Had the budget been approved Bascuñana had promised to build 2 new cultural centres, one for the tiny pedania of La Matanza and a much larger centre for Orihuela Costa. council responsibility of his party Ciudadanos, it is a "real outrage" that the PP want to borrow 28 million euros and mortgage the management of the next government that begins in 2024.

Repayments during the first two years of the loan were planned to be interest, which would not require any increase in local taxes.

Aix said that the best thing at this point in the year would be to start thinking about the 2022 budget. With the current deadlines, if the PP were able to prepare a provisional budget, it could be approved in the December Plenary.

Investment of 1.5 million euros in abandoned Torrevieja hotel

The first will be ‘Discover Orihuela in a Day’ which includes a roundtrip Madrid-Orihuela train ticket; reception by a guide upon arrival at the station, who will then accompany the visitor along the ‘Poeta Miguel Hernández’ route.

“This round trip pack will leave from Madrid on Saturdays, from October 16 to December 11 at 6:55, it will arrive in Orihuela at 9:45 am and will return that same day at 8:48 pm. The price has been set from 65 euros”, explained the councillor for Tourism.

The building was opened in the 70s and functioned as one of Torrevieja's first hotels and restaurant during for many years, although it later became a rather infamous brothel.

The project, which affects some 2,500 square meters of surface, will

Running from 16 Oct to 11 Dec two options will be available.

It also includes tickets to the Miguel Hernández Museum and the Museum of Sacred Art where they will be provided with visitor packs. In addition, the package also allows the opportunity to enjoy free time.

A French company, ESI, has begun cleaning and inspecting the structure of the Eden Rock building with the aim of restoring it as a hotel within a year and a half.

It had been abandoned for almost a decade and threatened with complete ruin until its purchase in 2019 by ESI, who specialise in the supply of computer equipment across Europe.

Orihuela promoted in Madrid

see an investment of 1.5 million euros in the bulk of the work.

The objective is to open a 3 or 4 star family hotel with 30 rooms with unbeatable views of the Mediterranean, the coves of Torrevieja with a staff of approximately ten people.

The second option covers the entire weekend, including one night in a hotel night with the opportunity to enjoy the "Un Velázquez in Orihuela" route on Sunday morning. The price of this second option will be from 102 euros.

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I thought I'd better take some lessons to learn some lead guitar stuff.

After lesson 1 my guitar teacher said “Do you wanna join a band?! I must have been doing something right.

Greg March

What was the most frustrating thing about not being able to get out to the Costa Blanca during the pandemic?

Q

Missing our family and friends mostly. We'd make the trip every 3-4 months before the pandemic but to have it taken away for so long was horrible.

A

A

How did the nightlife compare to from before lockdown & after?

Q

I miss the dancers at gigs! It was very quiet at first but it's getting there now.

I have to admit at first I did feel like a blow in but I was made feel so welcome by the other members. Everybody was part of the LLCB page for the same reason.

Q

Would you like to retire on the Costa Blanca?

One performer who has been there since the start is singer & musician Greg March. Greg is no stranger to the Costa Blanca & has gigged & spent a lot of time here. Like a lot of performers throughout lockdown , during their lives on Facebook we got to know their families. Greg’s wife Emma & also the kids would pop in for a sing a long & to say hello to everyone.

Oh yes! I only came back for a couple of years work in 2011, but then things got busy! Work, gigs, kids!

When I first became involved with The Live Lounge Costa Blanca, it felt so nice to be part of a ‘family’ of entertainers bringing gigs to people throughout the pandemic. We had our little chat group & constantly kept in touch with each other and chatted about how much we loved being there for the viewers.

The March family recently returned back to Spain for a catch up with friends & family so I decided to ask Greg a few questions this week.

Q

How did you become involved in music?

I was 16… First job… First wage packet… I thought, what can I spend my money on? Going to work on that first week I had to walk past a music shop, and there in the window was a bright red electric guitar. So at the end of that first week, I bought it!

A

I spent the next 2 years teaching myself how to play it.. Shadow’s numbers mainly.

Plans are in hand for our permanent return in the next couple of years. At the end of the day, it's home.

Q

What’s your favourite thing about Spain?

A

The relaxed lifestyle, the weather, the people, our friends and family… oh and the red vino!

If you’d like to see Greg perform you can follow him on his Facebook page which is ‘Greg March Singer & Guitarist’. You’ll be able to watch some of his past shows there & keep up to date on when his next lives are & when he’ll be back on the Costa Blanca performing again.

BEATLES DEMO FOUND IN KEN DODD ALBUM SLEEVE

By Andrew Atkinson A Beatles 7" acetate demo recording of the original version of the White Album track 'Happiness is a Warm Gun' worth £10,000 was found in a Ken Dodd record sleeve!

A tuba thought to have been played by Paul McCartney is far more audible in the demo, than on the final album version.

John Lennon is singing 'I Need A Fix 'Cause I'm Going Down' twice in a row, rather than just once in the final release. Its title was also different as the words '...In Your Hand' were not included in the album track.

The acetate was one of two made at Abbey Road studios at the request of Paul McCartney, as he wanted his new girlfriend Linda to hear the song.

"I was clearing out my garage and decided to take a stack of records to charity - one box was in a poor condition which I decided to take to landfill," said Derek Plant, from

Fleetwood. His dad Harry Plant bought the record at a car boot 40 years ago, not realising the demo recording used on the 1968 album was in the box.

"I threw the box into the van and a Ken Dodd album fell onto the drive - I picked it up and the acetate fell from the sleeve.

"I knew instantly what it was, having collected the Beatles for years "The album it fell from had been part of my late father's collection and stored in my garage for years.

"He would have picked up the whole box at a boot sale or similar in the 1980s, I doubt very much he even knew the acetate was there. I had no idea.

"Had the album not fallen from the box the acetate would never have been found - and buried in landfill.

"Someone said to me it's a museum piece, a piece of Beatles history," said Derek.

Follow Greg on his Facebook page which is ‘Greg March Singer & Guitarist’.

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

QUICKIE CROSSWORD

ANSWERS Week 888

ACROSS 7.

Enraged (5)

8.

Wise (7)

9.

Voter (7)

10.

Enchant (5)

12.

Plebiscite (10)

15.

All-powerful (10)

18.

Killed (5)

19.

Chorus (7)

21.

22.

Pretended (7) Goodbye (5)

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

Solution on Page 23

DOWN 1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

11.

13.

14.

16.

17.

20.

Lewd (10) Keen (5) Thrash (4) Scant (6) Meal (8) Porch (7) Note (10) Advocate (8) Dwell (7) Harangue (6) Cogent (5) Spume (4)

QUICK ACROSS: 4 Massive; 8 Annual; 9 Affable; 10 Grouch; 11 Untrue; 12 Resolute; 18 Retrieve; 20 Gemini; 21 Rabies; 22 Refrain; 23 Bother; 24 Message.

DOWN: 1 Haggard; 2 Endorse; 3 Rascal; 5 Affluent; 6 Shanty; 7 Valour; 13 Uprising; 14 Delight; 15 Dessert; 16 Recede; 17 Cirrus; 19 Reason.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 4 Warlock; 8 Enlist; 9 Usurped; 10 Leader; 11 Shanty; 12 Near miss; 18 Tenement; 20 Enough; 21 Impart; 22 Adverbs; 23 Ingest; 24 Assuage.

DOWN: 1 Decline; 2 Almanac; 3 Esteem; 5 Assassin; 6 Lariat; 7 Create; 13 In the bag; 14 Delayed; 15 Statute; 16 Anodes; 17 Bureau; 19 Ermine.

ACROSS 7. Hidden treasure for the multitude, we hear (5) 8.

Places where those in the swim are exposed to public gaze (7)

9.

Real spy negotiates crookedly (7)

10. Stone-fruit, soft and well-rounded (5) 12. Perform capriciously (3,3,4) 15. Vegetable dish obtained from garden sale (5,5) 18. Enquire in back-street for assignments (5) 19. Tightly pressed for an agreement (7) 21. They display sprinklers (7) 22. It's a sign X gets around all right (5)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z 1. Which very wise and enchanting fictional character's name is the Old English for any insect that flies with a loud humming noise?

2. What are the most eastern and western E.U. capital cities?

3. What kind of heavenly marriage is 'Hierogamy'?

4. There was literally peace on Earth at 06:00 UTC, March 23, 2001. Explain.

5. The following words are from which cult film? "Nobody's gonna hurt anybody.

We're gonna be like three little Fonzies here. And what's Fonzie like? Come on Yolanda, what's Fonzie like?" "Cool?" "What?" "He's cool" "Correctamundo" 6. The four Beatles we all know, George, Paul, John and Ringo were all born in Liverpool. The other two, Stuart Sutcliffe and Pete Best were not. Both were born outside of England. In which country was a. Stuart Sutcliffe born and b. Pete Best born?

7. The 6 letter word describing a rupture and a leap out of the water by a whale?

8. What are the first four words to both the original and classic Hippocratic Oath?

9. The following lyrics about money are from which songs? a. Always sunny in a rich man's world. b. Watch the greenbacks tumble, feel the Sterling crumble. c. New car, caviar, four star daydream, think I'll buy me a football team. d. I saw Captain Farrell and his money he was countin. e. I've got 40,000 French Francs in my fridge.

10. The title of which extremely popular film is the Hindu word for a god or goddess that comes to earth?

11. Perhaps the longest winning streak in sporting history, 132 years (1857-1983), was the successful defence of the America's Cup by which club?

DOWN 1. One who builds the vessel properly, we hear (10) 2. Stay to give a description of the pitch (5) 3. The verge of irritability (4) 4. Deep singer and French horn required (6) 5. Court writ issued when the bean soup is off ... (8) 6. ... no court will be misled by what goes in it! (7) 11. Gas-holder (6,4) 13. Where tea is stored in crates, maybe (8) 14. What one receives after working for a boarding-house (7) 16. In complex case, copper is to make a charge (6) 17. Those who write for kicks! (5) 20. A companion for tea (4)

( A n s we r s o n p a g e 2 3 ) 12. Fruit flies were the first animals to do what in 1947?

13. The title of which hit song from 1978, found in the Rolling Stone list of the '500 Greatest Songs of All Time', is a Queen in Welsh mythology "taken by the wind"?

14. Since the introduction of the Premier League in England, which eight players have scored the most goals? (Premier League goals only) 15. What was the name of the doctrine, jokingly coined by Mikhail Gorbachev in October 1989 as his Soviet Union 'faced the final curtain', that was seen internationally as Moscow giving permission to its allies to decide their own futures?

16. Each of the following wrote books under which pen name? a. Eric Arthur Blair, b.

David Cornwell, c. Richard Bachman, d. Mary Westmacott 17. What do the following places have in common: San Marino, Colombia, Bolivia, the Philippines, Israel, El Salvador and Bermuda?

18. Put the lengths in order, starting with the smallest: a: equatorial diameter of the Earth, b: length of the Great Wall of China, c: diameter of the Moon, d: length of the Trans-Siberian Railway 19. The movie Avengers ‘Endgame’ is said to have cost around $356 million to produce. Official accounting sources state that three other movies have cost more than this to produce. Can you name them?

20. Which dated word meaning 'nonsense' stems from a combination of the Dutch word for doll and an old English word for excrement? (Nine letters)

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DONT RISK DISAPPOINTMENT Get your ticket NOW for South Pacific Studio32 Musical Theatre Company are pleased to announce that rehearsals for our next production are well in advance and promises to be a fantastic show. Rehearsals for this show started way back in January 2020, but due to COVID everything came to a halt. Tickets for this show purchased in 2020 are still valid for the day shown on the ticket.

One of the Characters in the show is Captain Brackett, US Navy. The commanding officer and highestranking officer on the island.

Brackett is slightly self-important, but he hides a heart of gold.

Brackett is played by Don Wilkinson (pictured) who has appeared in many Studio 32 productions and mainly in uniform roles, he is in danger of being typecast.

The show which will be staged at San Fulgencio’s Cardenal Belluga Theatre, Wednesday 24th to Saturday 27th of November with the performances starting at 7:30pm.

Reserved seating tickets are now on sale, priced at 10 euros and can be obtained by emailing tickets@studiothirtytwo.org or by calling Philip on 602 617 848.

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Huge fire destroys Catral warehouse

By Andrew Atkinson

Invasive plants removed rom La Glea cove A huge fire completely destroyed a shoe warehouse in Catral that saw the roof collapse report the Provincial Firefighters service.

The fire occurred at a warehouse located on Calle La Partición in the San Juan de Catral industrial estate.

Fire engines raced to the scene from the Almoradí, Crevillent, Elche and San Vicente del Raspeig bases.

The fire was placed under control after seven hours. No casulaties have been reported.

It is not yet known what caused the blaze, which broke out just before 4am, but the structure of the building has suffered extensive damage, and parts of the roof have collapsed

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The Orihuela Council's Department of the Environment has begun the work to remove invasive plants (non-native) from the La Glea cove microreserve. “Human pressures on the environment are causing alterations to the ecosystem that must be remedied before it is too late. One of the most important difficulties is the growth of non-native flora that is replacing the natural vegetation. For this reason, we are taking steps to eradicate and control”, said Dámaso Aparicio, Councilor for the Environment.

In a report that details the growth of flora in the area, there

are a number of plants found to be endangering the continuity of many native species. In recent years, an increase in the number of these species has been detected, which represents a very real problem that will clearly disturb the ecosystem if the current trend is not broken.

“The area has an important ecological value. It has been confirmed that 7 species of potentially aggressive plants are threatening the ecosystem. The greatest number of non-native plants has been found around the wall of the Aguamarina coastal walkway ”, explained Aparicio.

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Keep a packet of elderflower tea bags in your store cupboard for a protective hot - and delicious - bedtime drink when there are colds around or have a bottle of ready-made elderflower cordial to hand.

Elderberry wines and cordials used to be made all over Europe in autumn when the little black berries appeared.

They were drunk hot to help ward off colds or flu bugs.

VIRAL LOAD Noticed how there's always 'a virus going round' these days?

If you don't want to be one of the victims, look to your defences now. ood immune defences depend on a healthy outlook as well as healthy living. Add in a good nourishing diet, enough sleep, regular exercise, and your resistance should be top level. If you're still falling prey to any passing bug, call on some powerful herbal help.

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The foremost herbal immune booster is popular echinacea.

Dozens of clinical studies have established that echinacea acts to enhance immune activity in a number of ways, and if you are chesty and an easy victim to winter colds, coughs and bronchitis, take echinacea daily through the winter months; double the dose at the first sign of trouble.

'Elderflowers are our own echinacea,' says Scottish herbalist Dee Atkinson of Napier's. She puts them both into an echinacea and elderflower compound, together with sage and other antiseptic herbs, which clients take for added protection when there are bugs around.

The elder tree in fact supplies a whole range of popular country medicines, particularly as a cold and flu preventive.

Elderflowers gently stimulate the immune response, and they have antiviral activity.

Another great friend to the immune system is Siberian ginseng. Numbers of studies, carried out over several decades with thousands of subjects, have shown how it can boost resistance to disease, as well as to stress in any form and aid convalescence.

In one study, 1000 factory workers were given a daily dose of Siberian ginseng for two winter months; they had almost two-and-a-half times fewer flu or acute respiratory infections than a matched group of controls.

Siberian ginseng can safely be taken for as long as six weeks, but then you should take a fortnight's break before starting up again. Don't take it, by the way, if you have an acute infection or if you are on digoxin for your heart.

Garlic has legendary antiseptic powers, working against bacteria, viruses and fungi alike: its antiseptic action is greatest when it is eaten raw, so crunch a finely chopped clove of it whenever you make a salad.

Here s an idea for you ..........

In his book Herbal Antibiotics, US herbalist Stephen Harrod Buhner suggests the 'Best Cold and Flu Tea'. Use 2 teaspoons of sage, the juice of a lemon or a teaspoon of lemon balm, a pinch of cayenne pepper and a tablespoon of honey.

Pour a cup of boiling water over the sage and the lemon balm, if you're using that, and allow it to steep for ten minutes. Then strain out the herbs, add the remaining ingredients and drink the tea hot.

Some friends of mine chop up three or four doves of garlic and eat them in a sandwich with thickly buttered bread when they feel a cold coming on. It works, they say, so you may want to give it a try.

Onions, close relatives of garlic, have considerable antiviral powers of their own, so include plenty of onions in your winter diet too: chopped up raw in salads, or added to soups and casseroles.

And don't forget that thyme, rosemary, sage and oregano are all powerfully antiseptic: use them regularly when you're cooking.

NEXT WEEK: Horrible Herpes

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carry it forward as more vehicles shrug off the requirement of oil produced products, depriving the producers of their income and the Government of its tax revenue. No doubt there will be new fees and taxes to replace the losses, all at a premium.

ALDERSHOT LIDO:

Concealed at Sea

T

he Christmas roundabout that started in August is now in full swing, the yearly threat, signifying there will be shortages during the festival, has this year gone into top gear and recently added a fuel crisis to the list of things that will be in short supply.

from road haulage to food and energy suppliers, which has evolved over many years.

caring about the serfs on the outside, if and how they were making a living.

In real terms there is nothing new about the current crisis as similar events have seem to happen about every eight to ten years.

Let me tell you a story. It was a few years ago and I have lost count of the number of downturns in the economy since then, but this one was caused by the lack of oil as suppliers in the Middle East and elsewhere quarrelled about how much to produce, keeping the supply low and forcing prices up.

There were many similar instances before the year 2000 which confirm that, but since the turn of the century there have been a number of crashes, all having major effects on the economy.

In 2001 the twin towers in New York were brought down by terrorists, causing a run on the economy and the stock markets.

Of course the farmers have joined in the skirmish by threatening an absence of your veg at the dinner table.

2008 Lehman Brothers banking went broke, causing worldwide disruption to the money supply and the stock market losing its charm.

The normal end of summer threat that there will be a scarcity of toys at Xmas has been making the news for weeks, but is any of it true or is it just a ploy by the suppliers to ensure that you shop early, helping with their bottom line.

2013 another crisis, this time a technical thing with the Americans raising their debt ceiling and creating uncertainty.

To add to the so-called shortages is the universal lack of lorry drivers to operate the big trucks that deliver the goods to the supermarket, and just to round things off and to try and really bring the country to a stop, there is currently a dearth of worldwide energy.

Of course, last year the Pandemic hasn’t helped the international flow of money, but I think that what we are seeing is the powerful, in the background, those who do not like Brexit, and will do anything to destroy it. Also the present United Kingdom Government’s authority by any process, and if that means a shortage of fuel or goods then so be it.

Most of, if not all of these situations, are caused by allowing the development of monopolies,

It reminds me of the Barons of long ago living in their secure castles, protected by soldiers, not

With a friend I was on a yacht in the North Sea. It was late in the day, we were journeying across

the waters from the Essex Coast to Ostend in Belgium, travelling by wind power and leaving the fuel crisis behind, as the cost of petrol was reaching new heights daily, with similar scenes as those currently being seen, with petrol stations closed and those with the liquid, servicing endless queues at the pumps.

We were about halfway through the journey, certainly too far from the coast to be seen by the naked eye, as we were beyond the normal eyesight because of the curvature of the earth, when we came across large oil tankers. There were four we could see as it was dark and maybe more out of our sight, all firmly anchored lying very low in the water, pushed down by the weight they were carrying. An oil crisis contrived by others.

Sometimes a story comes along, where it is difficult to understand people's thinking. In this instance a couple, having tried very hard to pay homage to glasses of booze, thought it was a good idea to hurtle down the pipes in the nearby Water Park, the ones that children normally have fun in during the holidays.

The middle-aged pair, Claire Vickers, 46, and Barry Douglas, 44, sneaked into Aldershot Lido to have a ride in the flume tubes at two o’clock in the morning, not realising there was no open-

ing at the end as it had been shut off.

They were both lucky they did not go down headfirst otherwise they would not have survived, as they now have severely broken legs and ankles.

These two people heading, for fifty years of age, are acting like spoiled children and see no wrong in their action, like so many others in this new order of thinking and are blaming the park for its lack of security.

They do not think it is their fault for entering and trespassing in the enclosure when it was closed and propose to sue Aldershot Lido for their negligence in not making the property secure.

SPORT:

Without a doubt this downturn will come to an end and people who have stockpiles will not have to go shopping for a while, and the normal motorist will settle down to their once a week buying a couple of gallons of fuel at the pump.

It seems sport in New Zealand is seen differently, for Laurel Hubbard who is a transgender woman and whose body is the opposite, has been named Sportswoman of the year – ‘sport’ a word for fair play but not in this instance.

People will get used to the change of the new type of petrol at the pumps and everything will be back to normal, until the next crisis.

Take care

Although perhaps this one has more legs to

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SOUTH ALICANTE WINTER TRIPLES Results/tables Week 1 - 11th October ENTERPRISE DIVISION San Miguel Alsations 59 (4) Greenlands Sycamores 70 (8) Emerald Isle Titans 72 (8) Vistabella Albatrosses 107 (10) San Luis Klingons 71 ( 8)

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

P 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

San Miguel Beagles 84 (6) Greenlands Maples 64 (2) Quesada Pearls 59 (2) El Rancho Pintos 40 (0) La Siesta Apollos 54 (2) W 4 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 0

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

L O/W 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 4 0

Diff 67 17 13 6 25 -25 -6 -13 -17 -67

Pts 10 8 8 8 6 4 2 2 2 0

Quesada Diamonds 92 (10) Country Bowls Flamingos 65 (8) La Marina Pathfinders 78 (8) Emerald Isle Moonrakers 73 (8) La Siesta Pioneers 73 (6)

Vistabella Drivers 49 (0) San Miguel Dalmations 60 (2) La Marina Explorers 56 (2) Emerald Isle Neptunes 72 (2) San Luis Trekkers 65 (4)

P Quesada Diamonds 1 La Marina Pathfinders 1 Country Bowls Flamingos 1 Emerald Isle Moonrakers 1 La Siesta Pioneers 1 San Luis Trekkers 1 Emerald Isle Neptunes 1 San Miguel Dalmations 1 La Marina Explorers 1 Vistabella Drivers 1

W 4 3 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 0

L O/W 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 2 0 3 0 3 0 3 0 4 0

Diff 43 22 5 1 8 -8 -1 -5 -22 -43

Pts 10 8 8 8 6 4 2 2 2 0

VOYAGER DIVISION Greenlands Chestnuts 86 (8) * Vistabella Eagles 67 (6) La Siesta Sputniks 53 (2) El Rancho Raiders Bye Quesada Rubies Bye

Greenlands Beech 38 (2) Vistabella Buggies 64 (4) Country Bowls Seahawks 70 (8)

P W D L O/W Country Bowls Seahawks 1 3 0 1 53 Greenlands Chestnuts * 1 3 0 1 38 Vistabella Eagles 1 2 0 2 64 Vistabella Buggies 1 2 0 2 67 La Siesta Sputniks 1 1 0 3 70 Greenlands Beech 1 1 0 3 86 Quesada Rubies 0 0 0 0 0 El Rancho Raiders 0 0 0 0 0 * 2) deducted for failing to field a full side

La Marina Bowls Club Table Top Sale – Saturday 9th October.

Before we talk bowls we would like to thank everyone who donated articles or time or both and for all those that turned up to buy a very big thank you – it's unfortunate but everything in the end depends on money and table top sales is our best form of income to keep the club solvent.

Give yourselves a big pat on the back.

Monday 11th saw the start of the new bowls season and La Marina Explorers and Pathfinders find themselves in the same division and were drawn against each other. A neutral says there are no winners and losers in this situation, but don't tell the bowlers that, I am sure that the anticipation

Diff 17 48 3 -3 -17 -48 0 0

GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB by Dave Webb At long last we have restarted our league matches, our first games were played at home on Monday morning. The Sycamores were up against the Maples which resulted in a win for the Sycamores, final scores were - Shots for - 70, against - 64. Points for - 8, against - 2. Best rink result - L Hier, B Ewart, skip J Hier, - 20 to 11.

In the afternoon it was the turn of our other two teams, Chestnuts versus Beech, Final scores on the doors were - Shots for - 100, against - 47. Points for - 8, against - 2.

DISCOVERY DIVISION

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Pts 8 6 6 4 2 2 0 0

Best scoring rink were - C Taylor, P Taylor, skip P Bonsor, 35 to 6. In Div B in the Southern League the Cedars were at home to Quesada Swans. Final scores - Total shots for - 85, against 49. Points for - 10 against - 0. Best scoring Rink - C Stobbart, P Houghton, Skip K Stobbart. 24 t0 11.

No results received from other teams by the 8 pm deadline.

SAN LUIS BOWLS CLUB So here we are again; a year later, finally starting the winter season once more, hopefully this time we’ll get a chance to finish it completely with no nasty surprises.

South Alicante League Enterprise Div. We began on Monday 11th with the Klingons home to our close neighbours La Siesta. As with many other clubs during the last year, members have moved on for various reasons so it was very pleasant to meet up with friends & former team members although, once we got started, we were obviously all aiming to win.

The victory was ours, winning 8pts-2, 71 shots-54. The winning rinks: Giuseppe Galelli, June & Keith Jones 20-7, Helen Hammond, Sheila Cammack, Scott Malden 21-18, Tricia Reilly, Vic Mahomet, Pat Reilly 1511. Discovery Div. The Trekkers had a positive start with a close fought match (4pts-6) away v La Siesta, winning on 2 rinks but just missing out on the shots 65-73. Winners: Ray Whatmough, Chris Jackson, Brenda Brown 17-16, Brian White, Steve Penfold, Peter Ayres 19-17.

Southern League Div A: Friday 15th the Lions had a good result at home v El Rancho Mustangs, winning 10pts-0, 90 shots-47. Winners: Helen Hammond, Bill Webb, Scott Malden 24-10, Jane Hamill, Sheila Cammack, Stewart Hamill 22-9, Margaret Morrison, Pam Lockett, Neil Morrison 30-16, Giuseppe Galelli, June & Keith Jones 14-12.

Div B: Tigers travelled up to La Marina to play against the Seagulls. Once again they had a close fought match with an amazing result, sharing the points, 5-5 & the shots 71-71. Winners: Ray Whatmough, Ralph Jones, Bob Bromley 26-12, Sue & Ian Ross, Lyndon Johnson 20-12.

We’ve got through the first week with care & sanitizer, hopefully we’ll be back again next week to do our best all over again + next week is the start of the WINTER LEAGUE. If you’re interested you can come along & watch on match days, join in on a Saturday morning with the “Chicken Drive” or speak with Club Captain: June Jones: 691903773 email: keithjones81@hotmail.com for more information or to arrange coaching.

There’s a range of membership fees for 12, 7 or 3 months.

SLBC Tournaments: Mufti Open Mixed Pairs 14-16 December, Open Mixed Triples 4-6 January.

We’re a friendly group & our Social Sec. (Dee) is currently planning our social activities as we look forward to Christmas.

By Sheila Cammack

and rivalry are intense – on this occasion the Pathfinders 8 – 2 victory over the Explorers. The teams and scores as follows.

Paul Tregoing, Wendy Latham, Mike Stone v Trevor Hancock, Dave McGaw, John Rae 18-15, Jean Tregoing, Carol Smith, Cliff Rawlinson v Lesley Joynes, John Morgan, Irene Mandan 1121, Anne Stone, Jean Fowkes, Don Fowkes v Reg Jackson, Bernie Carr, Garth Slater 9-20, Mo Kidd, Mike Smith, Alex Whyte, v Audrey Birch, David Joynes, Alec Morrice 16-22 Wednesday saw another Barclays Properties League fixture and as mentioned last week, both the top and bottom very tight, with this weeks shock results bringing some changes. The bottom team, Bears beating the Koalas, 6 – 2 putting

the Bears both above the the Seals and Tigers and the Koalas dropping from 2nd to 3rd behind the Lambs and Lions, the full league table is: Lambs 58 points, Lions 57, Koalas 56, Dolphins 51, Pandas 49, Collies 38, Monkeys 35, Bears 34, Tigers 32, and Seals 30. So 1st and last places are still very much up for grabs. Our thanks go to Louisa and staff for a lovely meal after the game.

The new Friday League starts off with our Division A side, Sharks visiting The Emerald Isle Cavaliers, and Division B side, Seagulls at home to the San Luis Tigers. The Sharks came away losing 8-2, and the Seagulls drew 2 games each 71 shots each, giving a honorable draw of 5 points each. By Dave Hadaway

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EL RANCHO BOWLS CLUB It was a long awaited start to the season that monday took the Pintos to Vistabella to play their Albatrosses, a strong team playing at home makes for a difficult match.

The Albatrosses took all the points with a considerable shot difference, but we had fun and know that closer games and wins will come in due course. Sheila Cox, Malc Sykes and Mike Cox 11-26. Lesley Day7,Ngaio Baldwin and Pete Baldwin 10-30. Brian Harris, Diane Yates and Richard Lee 11-15. Ann Taylor, Pam Harris and Bob Day 11-36.

The Raiders meanwhile had a bye.

On Friday the Mustangs were at San Luis playing the Lions and despite some good play by the Mustangs, the Lions took the points, but we must count ourselves lucky to be playing and hopefully enjoying being back in league play.

Most teams are struggling with player availability at this time, but we are able to play and it's the fun and company that counts. Sheila Cox, Malc Sykes and Mike Cox 12-14. Lesley Day, Ngaio Baldwin and Pete Baldwin 10-24. Brian Harris, Diane Yates and Richard Lee 9-22. Ann Taylor, Pam Harris and Bob Day 16-30.

The Broncos' match was cancelled by Emerald Isle Roundheads.

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

SAN MIGUEL BOWLS CLUB Monday saw the start of the new season, San Miguel Dalmatians were away to County Bowls Flamingos where they lost 8 shots to 2, 65 points to 60. The game was a very close fought contest, the Dalmatians lost 1 rinks by just one point and the other by 4 shots. The only winning rink was Bob Nesbitt, Meg Brownlee and Dave Champion winning 18 shots to 17.

Also on Monday the club saw the first local derby, San Miguel Alsations were home to San Miguel Beagles, then Beagles came out on top winning 6:4, 84 shots to 59.

The best winning triple for the Alsations were Ken Hope, Val Hignett and Derek Farmer winning 19 shots to 16. The best winning triple for the Beagles were Noel Davis, ron Nairey and Mary Dyer winning 33 shots to 9.

Friday saw San Miguel Bulldogs play their first match against La Siesta Blues, with the Bulldogs winning 10:0, 86 shots to 42. The best winning triple were Noel Davis, Mary Whitelock and Mary Dyer winning 28 shots to 5.

Also on Friday San Miguel Boxers were away to San Siesta Gold where they took all the points, winning 10 points to 0, total shots for 85 shots against 60.

The best winning triple were Barry Jones, Bill Brownlee and Tom Dalguish winning 23 shots to 11.

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

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

Emerald Isle Bowls Club by ELWYN MORRIS At long last we got underway again bowling in the leagues, great to be back. At home the Titans played Quesada Pearls and the result was an 8-2 win for home team aggregate was 72-59 Winners were S Kavanagh, G Ponsford, J Smyth 28-8, L Freeman, S Marks, R Marks 15-13, D Jones, P Coffey, B Kavanagh 17-16 Also at home we had the local derby between the Moonrakers and the Neptunes which the Moonrakers won 8-2, aggregate 73-72. Winners for Moonrakers were M Riley, S Adams, M Willicott 23-15, R Adams, G Inwood, P Willicott 20-13, A Gower, R Andrews, G Smith 19-15 and for Neptunes C Thomas, J Bright, P Heaney 29-11 Friday brought the Cavaliers against La Marina Sharks and the outcome was a fine win for the Cavaliers 8-2 aggregate of 75-65. Winners were L Freeman, C Smyth, J Smyth 19-11, N Prior, G Ponsford, D Gerrard 1816, J Pooley, S Elvin, C Lindgren 21-20 In the afternoon game the Claymores took on the Outlaws. The winners were the Claymores with a great win 10-0 aggregate 82-55. Winners were M Ellis, A Malcolm, K Jolliffe 31-10, S Johnson, B Smith, J Mulloy 19-16, B Taylor, J Loughran, M O’Dell 15-13, V Cameron, B Eldred, E Bennett 17-16 Remember our SAPS is now in full swing 1.15pm Saturday for a great 2 hours of bowls. Shoes and coaching, if needed, all for 5 Euros with bar, or come and join the club like all the new members we have had lately.

Even some old members have re-joined

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Subject this week, Miles Byrne or Milo as we all know him.

The lad from Wexford moved to Spain 10 years ago,opening Milos bar and eaterie 7 years ago.

Married to Vija for 2 years, but together for 22, Milo's explanation he was " test driving "and practising. Hmmm!

The bar is a shrine to Leinster rugby club, with a small corner dedicated to Munster, presumably to placate his many customers.

Surprisingly Milo was previously a barber for 36 years, personally i'll stick with my regular.

Boasting 106 members in his golf society, he's very reluctant to reveal his handicap, wonder why.

THURSDAY 14 OCTOBER MATCH RESULTS WEEK 4 Ale House Lads Tipsy Toad Tiaras Pint Depot Queens El Capitan Wee Rock Horrors CC's Flyers Hub Hyenas Milos

LEAGUE TABLE Hub Hyenas Mind The Gap Tipsy Toad Toppers El Capitan Freakie Taverners Ale House Lads Danny's Bar CC's Flyers Milos Tipsy Toad Tiaras Boris' Bears Wee Rock Horrors Hub Hellraisers Ale House Totties Pint Depot Queens Domino's Desperados

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

Freakie Taverners Ale House Totties Tipsy Toad Toppers Mind The Gap Danny's Bar Hub Hellraisers Domino's Desperados Boris' Bears

P Pts Legs 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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HIGHEST CHECK-OUTS Dario Sierra (15-20-Bull) 85 Paul Rocamora 105 Chelsea Campbell 90 Richie McSweeney (20-T17-Bull) 121 Liam Lumb (T20-20-D19) 118

C.C.'S FLYERS V HELLRAISERS At half time, the visitors managed just the one leg from Cheryl McGlynn on D11 plus several 80+ scores. The hosts taking no prisoners, Charles Pritchett a double double out, Suso Madrid 100,140, Jesus Madrid, 2x100 and "One Way" Matt Smith contributing 2x100, 140 and three game shots. lt didn't get any easier in the 2nd half, despite McGlynn's 100,131 and Sue Spiers 133, C.C.'s reeling off all 6, more tons from the Madrids' and Smith. MOTM Suso Madrid, Cheryl McGlynn

His pool playing team are current champions, winning on 2 other occasions. Milos doesn't have a quiz team, but somehow they won the Cabo Roig quiz league.

A nicely appointed bar and definitely worth a visit, should breakfast be on your itinerary.

TEAM KO COMPETITION - ROUND ONE Interesting Cup draw this week, l'm sure Simone and Bob collaborated somehow on their selections. However, as l was there it was all above board.

MILOS V BORIS BEARS

180’S

Two ton plus finishes in this one, Richie McSweeney starring for Milos with a pretty decent performance, 2 winning doubles, 2x100,125 and a 121 out on S2O,T17, Bull, earning him MOTM. Ironically he lost his single to the opposition's MOTM Liam Lumb, who featured in the other ton plus out, this one 118, T20,S20,D19.

Dale McGuiness, Darren Sanderson, Andreas Llamares, Bob Deamer, Carlos Escanciano, Brian Livesy

Milos found themselves 4-2 up at the break, despite a spirited Amanda Skinner effort, 5x80+, 121 and D5. Ron Chadwick the other double. lt was all Milos in the 2nd half, Steve Bailey a 67 out, big scores from Chelsea Campbell, Steve Formby, Raul Rocomara and Darren Boyle closing the match on D20.

ticularly Mrs Euronics, Debbie Wright earning herself MOTM. Her singles against teenager Bas Schofield a real hum dinger. Paddy Winterbourne was voted Toppers MOTM but creditable darts produced from, Lee Maiden 2x100, 140, Hugh Galloway and Andy Gildea. Nice to see Phil de Lacy out and about once again.

WEE ROCK HORRORS V DANNYS BAR

ALE HOUSE LADS V FREAKIE TAVERNERS.

A point apiece in this mid table tussle. Andy Forrest figuring prominently in the 3's, 3x80+ 135, 140 and a finish, giving the Horrors a 2-1 lead.

Billy Dolling 100 and Tony Spiers the double increasing the hosts lead, only for Dannys to roar back, John Giggs D8 and Jean Randall D3 levelling the score, Steve Collins a tasty 134.

Taverners lost their unbeaten tag this week to a lively Lads showing, Darius Sierra outstanding for the hosts, 3 winning doubles 2x100 and a 140, Andre Wing giving a good account of himself gaining 2 winning doubles.

EL CAPITAN V THE GAP With many of the leagues top players on show, it was no surprise this match was to be a real cracker. Tons galore in a game where the Gap started off like a train and must have thought the points were in the bag.

All credit to the El Cap boys and skipper Arold Klimonis who "dug deep" to reverse the onslaught. Gap were 3 up via James Brown 2x100, Sam Salt 134 and Paul Moody 100, in the 1st, Brown checking out on D1.

Darren Sanderson 140, D10 and Carlos Escansiano 123,100,90 doing the damage in the 2nd, Brown chipping in with 95,100 and a 73 out in the 3rd, Sanderson adding 95,100.

A nice 2x100, D20 from Edmundas Klimonis, reversed the trend, only for Sanderson and that man Brown to find another D1 to regain their advantage. Andres Liamazares 100,D20 and partner Olly Walker 100, kept the match alive at 2-4 despite a lively performance from Moody121 and Gordon Cowan 125,85.

Ed Klimonis resumed the 2nd half with a victory over Brown on D16, the Gap responding by taking the next two courtesy of "Esco" 125,180,D10 and Salt 100,140 and the same double.

Three to play, Gap requiring one leg from 3 for both points. Liamazares 2x100, D8, Walker 140,100, D16, made the score 5-6 with one to play, Chris Logan v Sanderson. lt was a nervy leg, neither recording any scores of note, but Logan recording the one that mattered D17 for a 6-6 outcome. MOTM. Logan and Escansiano.

Giggs made it 4 for the travellers, Spiers edging out Steve Lumb in a cracker. Paul Hudson and Bob Smith taking Dannys to a whisker of victory the latter overcoming a free scoring Dolling 140,100. The 12th leg and draw came from Mr Reliable Graham Solomons. Forrest/Smith voted MOTM. HUB HYENAS V DOMINOES DESPERADOS

A nice match out of 54 from Karl Mallinson gave the Lads both points.

Freakie Bryan Livsey threw a tasty 180 in his winning singles, but it was Mitch Halliday handed Freakies MOTM. Sharon Frain 3x85+ and 2 important outs.

TIARAS V TOTTIES

Doms find themselves firmly rooted at the wrong end of the table, but it will get better. Some reasonable performances from Doms Ray Hayes, Angie Chick and other half Paul earning MOTM via his deserved victory over Durrant, bode well for future matches.

This was always going to be a great match; how could it not be with the wit of Wee Winnie leading her predominantly tartan army into the fray?

Although no kilts on display, Kim Forbes treated us to some laundry-flashing acrobatics on the oche, no doubt a distraction tactic to the opposition and the nearby pool players!

There were however several good showings from the Hyenas.

Alex Nikolov, 2x100,140 and 3 doubles, John Eyre a 65 out and MOTM Mark Ellis, 3x100, 116, 126 (wiring D12 for 138 ) 140,

Tiaras took a strong but not unassailable lead, clocking up the first 5 games on the trot (Pat Schofield D1, MOTM Simone de Lacy 92, 81, D16, D1, Sharon Crane D1, Sharon Marshal D8) but were denied the 6th by Sue Collins (119) and Sharon Williams' D20, bringing it to 5-1 before the sarnies arrived.

Wendy 'Woo' Hayward ( 87) assured the Tiaras of at least a draw by winning her singles on D1 against Maria Ross. Totties Nikki Dean (D13) and MOTM Sharon Williams (D8) then took the score to 6-3 until Pat Schofield (100, D1) got the Tiaras their all-important 7th and winning leg.

PINT DEPOT QUEENS V TIPSY TOAD TOPPERS Although unable to get on the scoresheet, Queens were still able to find plenty of trebles, par-

Doms MOTM Paul Chick

Thank goodness she did as the Totties would not roll over with Wee Winnie and then Sue Collins both checking out on D7 in the final games.

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MURCIA ‘the ULTIMATE golf destination’ WE LCOM E TO GOLF I N M U R C IA Geography: Murcia is located in the south eastern corner of Spain covering 11,000 sq km has 45 municipalities with one million inhabitants located between the Valencian region to the north and Andalucian region to the west on the Mediterranean sea and has a saltwater lagoon called the Mar Menor with excellent beaches.

Climate: The climate is dry and hot in Summer and mild in winter with temperatures varying from 11 degrees in winter to 40 degrees in summer with an average of 18 degrees and Murcia has 320 days per year of sunshine, the most in Spain.

Language: The standard language is Castellon Spanish as taught in UK schools but English is spoken widely in the region.

Standard of living: The cost of living in Murcia is now comparable to that of the UK in many respects but eating out and fresh food are still exceptionally good value in Murcia.

Golf Courses: The region of Murcia is blessed with a selection of 16 superb courses suitable for all standards of golfer designed by many of the world’s best golf course designers such as Jack Nicklaus, Dean Putman, Dave Thomas , Seve Ballesteros and Manuel Pinero to name a few and offer a variety of golfing experiences such as the typical resort style with lakes, large bunkers and undulating greens to those based on more of a desert style with rocks and waste areas.

The oldest courses in the region are the North, South and West courses on the La Manga Resort under the shadow of the superb 5* Hotel Principe Felipe and host to numerous celebrity and professional golf tournaments for many years.

The well documented Jack Nicklaus trail of golf courses including El Valle, Hacienda Riquelme, The Region of Murcia is blessed with a selection of 16 superb golf courses for all standards of golfer.

There is an abundance of excellent quality accomodation available at very reasonable prices is the Jack Nicklaus signature course and located on the outskirts of Murcia city is the beautiful Altorreal golf course which offers in many ways an English style golf experience.

Hotels and Accommodation: Murcia is not only a tourist destination but a residential area for many other nationalities that have made this region their home so there are an abundance of apartments and villa’s available for rent in addition to the excellent 4* & 5* hotels such as the Hotel Felipe Principe, Hotel Caleia, Hotel Double Tree Hilton, Hotel 525 and Hotel Puerto Juan Montiel located close to the golf courses in the area and offering golf packages on a stay and play basis.

On a similar theme the Residences at Mar Menor, Las Lomas Village at La Manga and the Roda Golf Apartments offer apartment style accommodation for those with a slightly smaller budget or those that prefer a more relaxed style holiday and again offer stay and play packages.

Things to do for non-golfers or on rest days:

Getting there: The region is serviced well with two international airports based at Corvera near to Murcia city and Alicante which is a one hour drive.

Getting around : The region of Murcia has an excellent network of motorways and main roads linking all the major town and cities and relatively cheap car hire and the highspeed rail links have improved dramatically in recent years and there is a superb bus service to almost everywhere in Spain and taxi’s are readily available.

La Torre and Saurines de La Torre are located close to the RM-19 Autovia de la Mar Menor motorway and offer a mixture of resort and desert style golf.

Situated close to the Mar Menor beaches are the superb courses of Roda, which is one of the best manicured courses in Murcia and located close to the Hotel 525 which offers play and stay packages and La Serena which boasts 16 holes with water and just inland the resort style course at Mar Menor located next to the 5* Hotel Caleia.

Further to the south of the region are the courses of Lorca, Hacienda del Alamo and Alhama which

For the non-golfers in your group or for your rest days away from the golf course in Murcia and Cartagena the region has cities of great historical significance but also well served by commercial shopping centres such as Thader ,Nueva Condomina, Dos Mares and Espacio Mediterraneo and the beaches on the Mediterranean Sea and Mar Menor are second to none while inland are national parks and mountains where you can find wild boar.

Bookings and Reservations: Michael Probert of Costa Blanca Green Fee Services has lived and worked in this region of

Spain since 2004 and is the author of a published book called ‘Golfing Guide to Murcia’ and runs a successful golf agency business and can cater for all your golfing needs here in Murcia.

Enquiries and bookings can be made by visiting the web-site at: www.costa-blanca-greenfees.com or e-mail to info@costa-blanca-greenfees.com or by telephone on (00 34) 966 70 4752 or (00 34) 661 345 931.

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Sports, revealing that his regular companion on the golf course is Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois.

Bale gets around at the Spanish Open

“There are only the two of us at real Madrid that play golf and I am undoubtedly number one. Thibu (Courtois) also plays, but I am much better, " said the player jokingly.

“Whenever I have the opportunity and there is a golf tournament close by, I go along to see it. The atmosphere, the public, the good weather are all a major draw as too is the fact that these guys play very well.”

Bale was asked to compare golf and football, both of which he plays quite regularly. “It's incredible how well the golfers play under the pressure they have. Football is different because, although you have pressure, you also have a referee to deal with. But golf is a much more mental game,"he said.

Gareth Bale, who is currently recovering from injury, spent much of last week spectating at the Spanish Open

held at Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, not too far from his 6.5-million-euro home.

During a break from signing endless photographs the Welsh Captain spoke about his passion to Sky

Laguna Tavern win Mini Winter Pool League

Bale, who also supports the Welsh Open tournament, explained that he wants to finance the growth of this sport back home. “This year with Covid we had a difficult time playing golf, but I hope to go back to Wales this year and hold a big tournament.

My idea is to attract more children to the sport. We want many more people to take part so that we can make it bigger and more accessible to all budgets,” he said.

LA SIESTA BOWLS (Members Run Club) By Alan Carr Enterprise The Apollos travelled a short distance to San Luis and found the Klingons to be too strong, the game ended with the home team collecting 8pts for winning on 3 rinks together with the overall (Shots 54-71), our rink won by; Dawn Taylor, Karen Kirk & Les Bedford (18-15) for the remaining 2pts.

Discovery The Pioneers had an afternoon home game against San Luis Trekkers, some of the rinks went very close and could have gone either way with the Pioneers winning 6-4 for securing two rinks and the overall (Shots73-65). Rink winners were; Ken Stringfellow, Joan & Mike Inns (21-13). Noel Morrisroe, Wendy & Alan Ralph (19-16).

Laguna Tavern and OBrien's with James Green (3rd right) from the Mini Winter Pool League. Photo: Helen Atkinson.

By Andrew Atkinson Exclusive Vistabella based Laguna Tavern won the Mini Winter Pool League with El Raso based OBrien's collecting the runners-up trophy.

"It's been a pleasure to play in the Mini Winter league, underlined by meeting so many nice people from the teams involved," Laguna Tavern captain Kim Oswell told The Leader.

James Green from The Courtyard Los Montesinos after the postponement of fixtures in the Torrevieja Winter Pool League.

"Thanks to everyone for taking part and bringing all the bars together in what has been a difficult time during coronovirus "It's been a lot of fun and we've made a lot of good friends," James told The Leader.

Owner of Laguna Tavern, Paul Nixon added: "I thank James Green for organising the Mini Winter League. It was a great bunch of teams that participated."

Torrevieja 2021-22 Winter Pool League results: Division 1: Quiet Man 7 Terraza 2, Office Aces 4 Britannia A 5, F/Station (bw) 6 Unity Bar 3, Bar Next Door 6 Santana A 3.

Debbie Woolley from OBrien's said: "We had a great time playing in the Mini League - it's been a pleasure to play the teams involved."

Division 2: Mi Sol 3 Office Bulls 6, Murphs 5 Fire Station (gw) 4, Britannia B 4 Racin Toast II 5, Bar 6 5 Marie's Rendezvous 4, Santana B 3 The Courtyard A 6.

OBrien's player Alan Perkins added: "We play the game to enjoy ourselves - it's not all about winning it's about taking part and found it really enjoyable."

The Mini Winter Pool League was organised by

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

Voyager The Sputniks had a morning game and welcomed Country Bowls Seahawks to La Siesta and were hoping for a good result but were only able to secure the points on one of the rinks. The winning team being; Tony Campbell, Jean & Dave Giddings (21-20). Result 28 (Shots 53-70).

Division (A) The Blues found themselves up against an inform team at San Miguel and were well and truly bitten by The Bulldogs who won convincingly winning on all four rinks. The Blues only chance was getting within 3 shots on one rink. Result 0-10 (Shots 42-86).

Division (B) The Golds welcomed San Miguel Boxers to La Siesta for an afternoon game. (Full report in next issue) Division (C) The Silvers played host to Quesada Swifts who won on three of the rinks, but found one rink was too good for the visitors to bag all of the points. Rink won by; Dave Collins, June & David Whitworth (27-13). Lost 2-8 (Shots 63-86).

Starting this week at La Siesta is the Club Championships which will run until March, also The Christmas Hamper commences on Thursday and due to be completed by the middle of December when all entries will receive a Hamper. The Club also has a wide range of social activities which include; Crib, Tenpin Bowling evenings, Holidays and dining out.

Anyone interested in joining La Siesta Bowls Club, run by the members, are welcome to call the Club President (George, 865772498) or Club Captain (Wendy, 633068399 ) who will be pleased to give you further information.

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QUESADA BOWLS CLUB After a long hot summer, league bowling is back on the Costa Blanca. Although Rubies started the new South Alicante league with a bye, both Diamonds and Pearls had Monday morning matches.

An away trip to Emerald Isles saw Pearls leave with just 2 points, courtesy of a single victory by G Phillips, M France & Jason P 22-12.

Meanwhile back at Quesada, Diamonds had somewhat contrasting fortunes. Against Vistabella Drivers they comfortably won on all rinks, giving these guys and dolls a deserved 10-0 victory - A Bowen, B Elliot, S Cooper 26-10, P Rees, B Armstrong, B Rees 24-9, S Heath, S Hibberd, T Voisey 24-16, C Skinner, S Jakeman, G Skinner 18-14.

Fast forward to Friday (Southern league), and once again it was a day of mixed results. Swifts led the way at La Siesta, with a superb 8-2 triumph. Take a bow you little beauties - I Everett, V Slater, J Pitt 285, T Brinton, J Brinton, P Bradbury 28-16, S Johnston, B Miller, L Miller 17-15.

Swans had a day to forget over at near neighbours Greenlands (cero puntos), but Swallows shared the points at home to Country Bowls Geckos (5-5). Having lost 2, drawn 1 & won 1 rink, shots difference was secured by the narrowest of margins.

Here's the scoring rinks - G Carnell, V Campbell, C Highland 32-14, T Morgan, C Dye, P Morgan 13-13.

By Steve Hibberd

VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB Hi all, I'm sure you will all agree It's nice to be back playing League Bowls again, let's hope we don't have any problems this season.

Monday 11th October. Vistabella Albatrosses were at Home to El Rancho, winning on all 4 Rinks.

Lynne Bishop, Mo Foulcer, Martin Foulcer. Sue Kemp, Eric Bishop, Brian Zelin. Kath Reid, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe. Neil Burrows, Barbara Brown, Arthur Brown. Points 10-0 Monday 4th October we played a friendly at Home to Bonalba Winning 3-2.

Steve Parr, Sue Kemp, Carol Thorpe 20-10, Bill Taylor, Mo Foulcer, Martin Foulcer 19-11 I think the only reason Bonalba agreed to play this match is so they could go afterwards to Quesada Fish & Chips Wednesday 13th October we played the return Match at Bonalba two apiece but just getting the shots. Sue Kemp, Derek Howe, Arthur Brown, Martin Foulcer 18-11. Kath Reid, Stan Dibble, Alice Howe, Gary Thorpe 15-10. Worth going to Bonalba just for their fabulous cakes.

Friday 15th October. Vistabella Lanzadores were at Home to Greenlands Oaks, winning on 3 Rinks.

Kath Reid, Sandra Burrows, Ian Kenyon 16-13.

Neil Burrows, Carol Thorpe, Gary Thorpe 19-15.

Mo Foulcer, Eric Bishop, Martin Foulcer 16-15.

Points 8-2.

Conquistadors played the Paradors in a Home Derby winning on the shots. Denise Howe, Roy Widgery, Alan Bannister 26-9, Hillary James, Steve Baxter, Alice Howe 23-13 For the Paradors, Julia Clarke, Maureen Slater, Fred Willey 18-13. Mary Smith, Bill Taylor, Martin Smith 10-0, Shots, 62-49 Points 6-4.... by Brian Zelin

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DANI LUCAS WONDER GOAL LAUNCHES THADER GOAL FEAST CD Thader............4 Ilicitana Raval........2

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onfidence was high in the Thader Rojales camp since they recorded a moral boosting victory over near neighbours Almoradi, so following a blank Preferente league weekend, Raul Mora's lads were simply itching to resume from where they left off.

Rock bottom Raval arrived at Moi Gomez stadium with only a solitary point to their name, so the omens were good although a glum looking Calderon was forced to sit on the side-lines following his dismissal at Almoradi a fortnight ago.

Neither side had recorded a shot on goal, until Dani Lucas executed an audacious 'Beckhamesque' chipped shot from within his own half on 12 mins. With the keeper off his line, the ball sailed over his head just under the bar, before the crowd went wild.

Dani should have made it 2, but this time he shot wide from a mere 18 yards.

Although Raval had a decent effort on 20 mins, it was Thader who doubled their lead 6 mins later. With both sides playing head tennis inside Raval's penalty area, Quino finished off the move by placing his unstoppable header into the back of the net.

Quino then turned into provider for Berni, only for his shot to rattle the far post, before Ruben forced a good save from the rebound.

On the half hour mark, another Quino header was turned away for a corner, as Thader were running riot. Strong penalty appeals for handball against Lloyd were waved aside, then from the counter attack, Thader made it 3-0. A cross from the left by Berni on 43 mins found Quino at the far post, whose rocket header took his goal tally of the season to 3 (also making him this season's top goal scorer).

Oscar had been on the pitch as a sub for

only 5 mins, before his speculative shot from 25 yards, was helped into the net by an embarrassed Raval keeper.

The win keeps Thader in 3rd place Img Courtesy CD Thader FB page

No sooner had the electronic scoreboard flashed up a 4-0 score line, than another 2 Thader subs were making their entrance on the hour mark. Berni should have scored when with only the keeper to beat on 64 mins, he wastefully blasted high and wide, then 6 mins later, it was Ruben's turn to strike the woodwork.

Raul Mora elected to bring on his full quota of 5 subs on 74 mins, and although it was valuable game time for the fringe players, it undoubtably disrupted his team's rhythm. This was proved to be the case, when on 85, then again on 90 mins, Raval pulled back 2 goals (ironically both scorers were 2nd half subs), due mainly to lack of cohesion in defence.

This emphatic victory leaves Thader in 3rd place after 6 games, 3 points behind joint leaders Rayo Ibense & Crevillent.

Next Sat 23 Oct, ko 6pm, Thader are away at newly promoted Alicante based Betis Florida, for the first ever encounter between the 2 sides.

Torrevieja gymnasts bound for Marbella

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Guardamar Soccer CD retained top spot in the Valencia 2nd Regional Group 16

Lucia Leshan Cañas Mendo and Tatyana Shevchyk, from the Colino Torrevieja Rhythmic Gymnastics Club, will take part in the International Junior Tournament and Senior Marbella Cup. This important sporting event will take place in Marbella on the 16th and October 17, alongside the International Grand Prix which will involve many international gymnasts.

They will be accompanied at the event by the former Olympic gymnast, Torrevieja coach Jennifer Colino.

Silver for Connolly Vicki Connolly, from the Torrevieja Swimming Club,

finished in second place last weekend, in the 50-59 category, at the Cabo de Palos crossing in Cartagena.

The master’s swimmer finished tenth in the absolute female category, in the 3,500-meter crossing, which goes from the Puerto de Cabo de Palos to the Playa de Levante.

CF Atletico Algorfa hit five against CF Popular Orihuela in a 5-0 away win in the Valencia 1st Regional Group 9 on Saturday to top the table. CD Benijofar defeated Alguena CF 2-1 at home.

On Sunday morning two teams in the top four, SC Torrevieja and San Fulgencio shared the spoils in an exciting 1-1 draw with Ismael putting the home side ahead on the half hour mark from a Manu Amores corner. San Fulgencio levelled on the stroke of half time.

Guardamar Soccer CD retained top spot in the Valencia 2nd Regional Group 16 with a 3-1 away win at CD Horadada Thiar.

Second place UE Crevillent FB A hit eight in an 8-1 away win at UD la Coca Aspense A. Callosa Deportiva CF slumped

to a 3-0 home defeat against Formentera CF. FB Redován C B gained a 2-1 away win at lowly CF Inter Santa Pola.

Athletico Club Torrellano B defeated Elche Dream CF B in an emphatic 9-1 home win.

TRIVEA QUIZ ANSWERS FROM PAGE 14: 1.Dumbledore, 2. Nicosia (Cyprus) and Lisbon (Portugal), 3. A marriage between a god and a goddess, 4. The MIR space station hit the Pacific Ocean. MIR means 'peace' or 'world'. 5. Pulp Fiction. 6. a. Scotland (Edinburgh), b. India (Madras). 7. Breach. 8. "I swear by Apollo". 9. a. Money Money Money (ABBA), b. Wall Street Shuffle (10cc), c.

Money (Pink Floyd), d. Whisky in the Jar (Thin Lizzy), e.

The Money Song (Monty Python), 10. Avatar. 11. NYYC (New York Yacht Club). 12. Go into space. 13. Rhiannon (Fleetwood Mac). 14. In order: Alan Shearer 260, Wayne Rooney 208, Andrew Cole 187, Sergio Agüero 184, Frank Lampard 177 Thierry Henry 175, Harry Kane 166, Robbie Fowler 163, Jermain Defoe 162, Michael Owen 150. 15.

The Sinatra Doctrine (The name alluded to the Frank Sinatra song "My Way" - the Soviet Union was allowing these nations to go their own way). 16. a. George Orwell. b.

John le Carre. c. Stephan King. d. Agatha Christie. 17. All named after people: San Marino (Saint Marinus), Colombia (Christopher Columbus), Bolivia (Simón Bolívar), the Philippines (Philip II of Spain), Israel (Jacob, alternate name), El Salvador ("The Saviour", Jesus) and Bermuda (Juan de Bermúdez). 18. Correct order is CBDA, c: diameter of the Moon (3,480 km), b: length of the Great Wall of China (6,400 km), d: length of the Trans-Siberian Railway (9,288 km), a: equatorial diameter of the Earth (12,756 km). 19. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides ($430m), Avengers: Age of Ultron ($365m) Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End ($300m). 20. Poppycock. Pop is Dutch for doll, Cack is old English for excrement.

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