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Sea Hare stranded in La Mata
A sea hare - Aplysia punctata –found stranded on the shore of La Mata beach last week, was returned to the sea.
It is a relatively common opistho- registered on the coast than in the rest of Orihuela combined.
It is an absolute necessity that Orihuela begins to use that strength that the additional population will bring with it, that it creates and supports a political party that can provide a serious opposition to the cityís politicians, and that more people on the coast turn out to vote.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT.
Bad politicians are elected because of the apathy of residents who choose not to vote.
Ensure this is not allowed to happen again. USE YOUR VOTE in next May’s Municipal Elections
PIOC intends to create a single list of candidates for Orihuela Costa for the municipal elections in May, the more votes = more Councillors, it is that simple. That is the only way to succeed, Although you should complain in writing when necessary etc, do join associations and PIOC, and go to demonstrations, but the one thing that is fundamental to the respect and the services that we will receive is THEVOTE.
Orihuela Costa is developing by roughly 2,400 residents a year, with expats accounting for one in eight of the registered population. There are currently a branch mollusc, regularly found in Torrevejense waters.
Sea hares are not afraid of people, they contain no ability to bite or sting, and their skin is not poisonous to humans.
However, the skin does secrete a purple toxin from its body pores when under threat, helping it to avoid being eaten by predators.
Photo: Crònicas Naturales de Torrevieja.
At this rate, in several years time, Orihuela Costa will be as big as the rest of Orihuela combined.
Meanwhile PIOC continues to extend an olive branch to Associations, groups, Businesses, and companies, each of which has a major part to play. So let us unite, work together, make a single unique list for the next elections and, at long last, let us see coastal Councillors representing people on the coast.
If you've had enough of being embarrassed/ashamed of the area in which you live, and the state of the coast in general, ITIS NO USE BEING SILENT, NOWIS THE TIME TO ENGAGE.
The image of Orihuela Costa is important to us all. Let us see it restored to itís previous state when it really was considered to be THEJEWELINTHECROWN.
Make sure that you vote in May 2023.
Mimosa - showy and fragrant yellow flowers, blooms in late winter to early spring
THE Mimosa tree is very common and popular in the Mediterranean region and very useful in your garden, as it attracts wildlife and can be used as a cut flower, for both its foliage and flowers.
Also known for its nitrogen fixing abilities that benefit other plants growing nearby, as well as the tree itself. An attractive evergreen tree, which can grow to a height of 6m, with a spread of 5m, that has a very fast growth rate of 25-50cm or more per year.
Its bark is smooth and silvery grey, with attractive feathery leaves, with numerous small leaflets of bluish green and smooth on both sides.
It has showy and fragrant yellow flowers, which bloom in late winter to early spring, borne in dense, fluffy clusters of golden yellow balls 0.6cm in diameter.
Their fruits are flat, brown coloured pods, which are about 9cm in length and contain the plant’s seeds.
Easy to propagate by seeds and semi-hardwood cuttings in the summer. To propagate by seed, remove the seeds from the dry pods and place in boiling water. Once cool the swollen seeds can then be sown.
Mimosas grow in full sun and are drought tolerant, requiring well-drained, slightly acidic soil, and need to be sheltered from strong winds.
Once established Mimosas require no watering. However, during their first year they need at least 2025 litres of water twice a week, increasing to 40 litres once a week in its second year.
By the third year the tree should be established and not require any supplementary watering.
Little maintenance is required, but prune after flowering, to encourage compact growth. Take care to avoid any hard pruning.
Results
FOR 19 JANUARY WEEK 14
Pint Depot Queens0-12Mind The Gap
Tipsy Toppers7-5Danny´s Bar
Domino´s Desp’dos 1-11CC´s Bees
Ck1 Lads6-6Hub Hyenas
El Capitan11-1Tipsy Toad Tiaras
CC´s Flyers10-2Freakie Taverners Hub Hellraisers2-10Milo´s
Angel Delights4-8Ck1 Ladybirds Leeson St Trotters9-3Fallen Angels
League Table P Pts Legs
Mind The Gap1428152
Hub Hyenas1426134 El Capitan1423122
Tipsy Toad Toppers1421113
Cc´s Bees1421105
Cc's Flyers1419107
Ck1 Lads141697
Leeson StTrotters141692 Milos141588
Danny's Bar141483
Freakie Taverners141481 Fallen Angels141378
Domino's Desp’dos14754
Ck1 Ladybirds14859
Tipsy Toad Tiaras14548
Angel Delights14336 Hub Hellraisers14333 Pint Depot Queens14027
MOST 180´S TO DATE: Dave Rowlinson CC`s Bees got his 4th 180 this week, the maximum so far, and Mark Farmer of Leeson St got his 2nd
HIGHEST FINISH TO DATE: 154 - Mario GarciaFreakies
HIGHEST CHECK-OUTS THIS WEEK: Graham Solomons-Tipsy Toad Toppers 124, T20-14-Bull, Darren Sanderson-Mind The Gap 122, 18-T18-Bull, Tony Spiers-Fallen Angels 107, 7-T20-D20
Pint Depot Queens V Mind The Gap
A handful of three figure scores from the Queens, Marie Cummins, Lorraine Cox and POTM - Debbie Wright (2) proved a "drop in the Ocean" against a very strong Gap side, who amassed 17, the best of which a 12th leg out of 122 (S18,T18,Bull) from Paul Moody.
lt didn't however merit a POTM accolade, that honour went to Darren Sanderson's effort, 100,3x140, 4x80+, but only one game shot. Pull your socks up Darren. Sam Salt banged in 5 tons, James Brown a little off colour this week with a meagre 2x100,140 and 2 outs.
Ck 1 Lads V Hub Hyenas
Resplendent in his new SpecSavers glasses, Kevin Wood turned in a POTM singles performance, in 17 darts that included 140,121 and a 2 dart 80 out, T16,D16, opponent Peter Spence sitting on a shot after 95,100,100.
Dario Sierra saved the match for Hyenas in the 12th, nailing a 121 and D16 for shared spoils. The extra point was lost by the visitors when they failed to convert some decent scoring in the opening triple, leaving the door open for Steve M.Dalton to find D3. Jay Wilkinson's 100,140, D20 victory over Terry David earned him POTM for Hyenas, Spence adding a further 100 and 2x140. M.Dalton on a 60 out and Steve Mullen were Lads other singles winners.
LEESON ST. TROTTERS V FALLEN ANGELS
Trotters made it a creditable 8 game unbeaten run, this weeks victims the Angels. Sharpshooter Billy Dolling found the going tough this week, one win on D20 and surprisingly no 3 figure scores.
Graham White the lone singles winner, Tony Spiers their 3rd point scorer, hitting a more than useful 107 out on S7.T20,D20. Mike Tierney POTM with numerous 80+ scores.
Some impressive performances from the Trotters, Steve Tilley 4x80+, 3x100,2x140 and 2 outs, not forgetting Mark Farmer 5x80+, 2x100,180 and 3 outs, one a 16,4, Bull finish to claim the 7th leg and both points. Mike Fellows - POTM.
Dominos Desperados V Cc Bees
A dearth of 1st half Doms scores, resulted in a 0-6 lead to Bees at the break. Not the case however for B's, as Dave Rowlinson piled in with 100,140 and a 180, Simon Bantleman 135,85,95 and double, plus Liam Lumb with 2 winning doubles.
Doms livened up in the 2nd half, but could only muster one win courtesy of skipper Steve Harding on D9 earning POTM. Bantleman D12 and Rowlinson 99,100,140,D20 POTM continued their form in the singles.
El Capitan V Tipsy Toad Tiaras
The Tiaras, like many teams, are beset with illness this winter but managed to field 6 players to face the El capable Capitanos. An impressive scoresheet for the ladies showed five 3-figure scores to El Caps 16, plus a further ten scores of 80 or more. The hosts produced a cacophony of noise in four different languages but consistently found their sweet spots, being harried by the ladies in at least 4 of the legs.
Pat Schofield (123, 121) as unlucky not to convert to a leg point against Marcos but POTM Simone de Lacy (122, 134, 2-D1) struck gold in her singles against Chris Logan. POTM for El Cap - Ben Kernehan (100, 100, D5)
By Paul Durrant
ter on 67 and a 76 (20,16,D20) from Matt Smith, all comfortably finding the outer ring.
Flyers were 6-0 at the break, the visitors struggling to find the big trebles, Madrid managing 2x100,117,125, Dougie Adkins 2x100.
Madrid 100,133,D8 got the all important 7th for 2 points, Chelsea Campbell and Smith adding 2 more, before Freakies finally responded with wins from John Boden 95,133,D7 and Bryan Livesy 81,83,140,D16. Adkins earned himself a POTM award in the closing 12th with a 53 out. LivesyFreakies - POTM.
Hub Hellraisers V Milos
Raisers put in a superb performance this week despite gaining just two legs. A bucketful of scores only to be let down by their inability to find the outer ring. Take nothing away from Milos, they were outscored in the 1st seven legs but won them all, Cain Garcia taking the 7th for both points.
Carol Peace stopped the rot on D18, followed by a Linda Davies D8 for POTM. Angel Gallardo merited Milos POTM for his multiple 80+ scores and 3 winning legs.
Tipsy Toad Toppers V Dannys Bar
This match wasn't decided until the closing 12th game, Lee Maiden gaining his 2nd winning double of the evening, this one the most important on D10, for 2 valuable points.
Toppers were 4-2 up at the break via Maiden 140,D18, Lance Hardy D20, Paddy Winterbourne D18 and Hardy D2 in the 6th. Danny's response from Dave Stevens D12 and Simon Todd 100, D10.
Further tons from Bob Smith, Jane Wills and Steve Hodgett 125.
John Giggs 135, D4 resumed the match, Graham Solomans 100 and a very nice 124 out on the Bull, taking the score to 5-3. Steve Lumb121,D5 keeping Dannys alive, only for Phil de Lacy to give a POTM performance, nailing D8 for at least a draw. Smith 140,D20 made it 6-5, Maiden claiming the match.
Lumb - POTM
CC'S FLYERS V FREAKIE TAVERNERS
Some clinical finishing from Flyers, put the San Miguel Taverners firmly on the back foot, Charles Pritchett a 66 out in the 3's, Suso Madrid one bet-
Angels Delights V Ck 1 Ladybirds
lt was a bridge too far for Delights, 1-5 down at the break, but a fine 2nd half, sharing the singles with a strong Ladybirds team. Henni Oortwijn was Delights sole victor on D14 at half time, Donna Ralph excelling for Birds with an abundance of scores and 2 outer rings.
Oortwijn found D19 for Delights 2nd, Ralph restoring the visitors advantage winning her sides 6th leg and guaranteed point.
Sue Collins D6 and Nikki Dean D14 got the hosts to 4 legs and the possibility of a draw. lt didn't materialise as Kirsty Green 81,100,D16 and Sue Christie D1 wrapped the match. POTM - Oortwijn - Green.
El Rancho Bowls
On Monday the Pintos had a bye. Wednesday saw our winter league team at Javea, a good run out for a game of bowls, but that’s fun for you. But alas despite playing well, they were up against a stronger team and came away without a point. Frances Johnston, Bill Johnston, Diane Yates and Keith Longshaw 6-32. Lesley Day, Judy Foley, Bob Day and Jim Eastwood 16-27. Sheila Cox, Pam Harris, Brian Harris and Mike Cox 10-33.
On Friday morning the Mustangs entertained Quesada Swifts ending with several close results, with the Mustangs taking one ring and drawing another. Frances Johnston, Sue Ziepe and Steve Ziepe 11-34. Lesley Day, Dave Haynes and Marion Haynes 13-19. Bill Johnston, Judy Foley and Bob Day 16-15. Ann Abbott, Tony Abbott and Sheila Cox 20-20. Debbie Ham, Ron Greenstreet and Adrian Ham 14-15. Bowlers of all levels are welcome at El Rancho, for further info contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com.
A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1.30pm for 2.00pm - 5euro 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 starting at 1.45pm. We welcome all bowlers who would like 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 information on San Miguel B.C please contact club secretary Barry Jones on 602 504 905 or club president Alan Campbell on 606 676 118
Southern Le Southern Leaague Gue
FRID FRIDAAY 20 J Y 20 JANUAR ANUARY Y
DIVISION DIVISION A A
La Marina Sharks 94 (10)Greenlands Cedars(2) 65
Víbella Lanzadores92 (10) Em Isle Cavaliers(2)71
Greenlands Oaks81 (4)San Luis Lions(8)94
Quesada Swallows90 (8)Country B Gekos(4)87
P P W W D D L L Dif Dif ff Pts Pts
Quesada Swallows103111818381
Greenlands Oaks102931814977
Vistabella Lanzadores10291202868
San Luis Lions1029219-268
Country Bowls Geckos10235225464
Emerald Isle Cavaliers10242241660
La Marina Sharks921222-5350
San Miguel Apaches914229-10538
Greenlands Cedars1010238-27020
DIVISION B DIVISION B
EM Isle Claymores68(4)La Siesta Golds(8)78
El Rancho Mustangs74(3)Quesada Swifts(9)103
La Siesta Blues111(6)Vistabella Picadors(6)88
Quesada Swans94(8)San Miguel Navajos(4)70
P W W D D L Dif Dif ff Pts
Quesada Swifts102921914274
Quesada Swans102912011173
Emerald Isle Claymores102622210966
La Siesta Golds1025025-4360
Vistabella Picadors1024026-2158
San Miguel Navajos9232201454
La Marina Seagulls922221-1254
La Siesta Blues1020129-549
El Rancho Mustangs1016232-29536
DIVISION C DIVISION C
San Luis Tigers87 (11)Vbella Conquist(1)58
Country B Panthers88 (6)San Miguel Comm(6)86
Em Isle Outlaws82 (10)MímarMatadors(2)72
P P W W D D L L Dif Dif ff Pts Pts
Country Bowls Panthers92801715172
San Luis Tigers92721615170
MontemarMatadors9232204559
San Miguel Commanches9232201357
Emerald Isle Outlaws921321-4951
La Siesta Silvers815421-9637
Vistabella Conquistadors813225-10525 Greenlands Elms712122-11022
