5 September - 11 September 2023

Expat flees scene of fatal Torrevieja accident

A sombre cloud hangs over Torrevieja today following news of a fatal tra c accident that unfolded during the early hours of Saturday morning on the notorious N-332 ring road. The collision,

a head-on impact, shattered the silence around 4am the Parque de las Naciones, ultimately claiming the life of a 44-yearold Peruvian national.

The driver of the other vehicle, reported

to be of Irish origin, was behind the wheel of a rental car at the time of the incident. Shockingly, the driver chose to ee the scene on foot, leaving behind a scene of devastation.

The incident involved just two vehicles: the car operated by the deceased Peruvian driver and the rental vehicle driven by the Irish national. It was revealed that the rental car had been leased only a few days prior to the tragic collision.

Responding swiftly to the emergency call, the Torrevieja Local Police patrols arrived at the scene of the accident, even though the jurisdiction of the road technically falls under the Civil Guard’s remit. The local o cers’ proximity allowed them to reach the scene promptly, fully aware that there was at least one victim in dire need of assistance.

Emergency services were

simultaneously alerted by the Emergency Coordination Centre of the Generalitat (CICU) and promptly dispatched to provide necessary medical aid and support.

The Torrevieja ring road, characterized by a single lane in each direction and enduring a daily in ux of heavy tra c, has long been a focal point of concern for authorities. This stretch of road has earned the grim distinction of being an accident “black spot,” as o cially designated by the DGT (Dirección General de Trá co), where overtaking manoeuvres are strictly prohibited.

Sadly, the N-332 has witnessed several fatal accidents in recent years. During the summer months, minor rear-end collisions between vehicles occur almost daily. Despite ongoing concerns and mounting accident statistics, improvements to this

highway have languished in bureaucratic limbo for over 15 years.

As the investigation into this tragic incident unfolds, the Torrevieja community is left grappling with the loss of another life on a road long plagued by safety concerns. The memory of this accident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for improvements to enhance the safety of all travellers who navigate this treacherous section of roadway.

San Miguel quarry angers local residents

A residents’ group in San Miguel de Salinas is vehemently opposing the reopening of a clay quarry near Villamartin, citing concerns about heavy lorries using narrow roads and the potential negative impact on the local environment.

The Valencian government recently released a favourable environmental impact study that paves the way for the resumption of activities at the 32,000-square-meter Las Majadas quarry, which is situated in a protected forestry zone. The proposed extraction rate is set at 10,000 cubic meters of clay annually.

The Neighbours Association of San Miguel has wasted no time in voicing their concerns and has formally

appealed to the local council to stand against the reopening of the quarry. Their primary objection centres on the anticipated increase in heavy lorry tra c, which would traverse the already congested CV95 and CV941 highways.

“The council should refrain from granting authorisation for road usage and must oppose this project,” declared the association, underlining their steadfast opposition.

The residents’ group’s concerns extend beyond tra c congestion. They harbour serious reservations about the environmental implications of reopening the quarry. In a written statement, the association highlighted the detrimental e ects of previous,

Rain wreaks havoc

Fire ghters have carried out four interventions across the Vega Baja due to the rains over the weekend. From 8:00pm on Saturday until 9:00am on Sunday, 3rd September, the Alicante Provincial Fire ghters Consortium has carried out 17 interventions throughout the province, four of them in the local area, due to the orange alert for rain issued by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET).

In the case of Vega Baja, re ghters intervened in Guardamar del Segura to carry out the cleaning of the façade of a building after debris fell due to the rain and for the same reason, they also intervened in Torrevieja.

In Orihuela, a re broke out in an electrical installation in the wiring, and in addition, re ghters intervened after ooding in an attic. However, luckily the DANA left less impact than expected, according to MeteOrihuela, who said that although the rains have been widespread, they have not reached the intensity and accumulations that were expected. The most intense downpour occurred on the coast, Proyecto Mastral Torrevieja reported that the passage of the storm unleashed up to 30 litres per square meter

unauthorized quarrying activities.

“When the quarry was illicitly operationalized at the turn of the last century, it resulted in the removal of forest soil and a general degradation of the environment,” the statement noted.

Moreover, the group rmly believes that endorsing such industrial activities is fundamentally incompatible with the preservation of the local ora and fauna, as well as the broader tourism interests of the municipality.

As this debate unfolds, San Miguel de Salinas residents are anxiously awaiting the response of their local council and the ultimate decision regarding the future of the Las Majadas clay quarry.

in the salt city, which caused some streets to be ooded.

Sunday the sun was visible during the day, but the leading weather phenomenon was high winds rather than the rain. Gusts of more than 60km/h were recorded and altered the maritime forecast with waves reaching up to 3 meters in height. The province remained under a yellow warning due to rain, storms, wind, and coastal phenomena until midnight on Sunday, according to the AEMET.

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Orihuela tours for September

The Department of Tourism has designed a program of routes and tours for the month of September in which the Nuestra Señora de Monserrate will have a predominant role. On September 8TH, the festival of the Virgin of Monserrate, patron saint of Orihuela, will take place and the City Council and the Department of Tourism wanted to focus on the patron saint, which is why they have scheduled two routes with the “Mother of Orihuela” at the centre.

The September routes will start on Saturday 9th with the “Virgen de Monserrate” route. The starting point will be from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Monserrate at 10 am. The second departure will take place on Saturday 16th at 10am from the Hermitage of Monserrate on Miguel Hernández street.

Another important route of this program will be that of “Miguel Hernández - Life and work.” The gure of the famous Oriolano poet is the main tourist attraction of the city and the Department of Tourism wanted to honour him again with a route on 27th September (World Tourism Day). The tour will depart from the Miguel Hernández House Museum at 10am.

The program will be completed with the routes “Curiosities of the Rabaloche Neighbourhood” on September 10th at 10am departing from the Plaza de Monserrate and the theatrical route ‘Walking through the Monserrate Neighbourhood’ conducted the ‘Teatro Expression’ group on 13th September at 8:30pm from the Sanctuary of Our Lady

Get ready to Rock Against Cancer

Excitement is building as the much-anticipated sixth edition of Rock Against Cancer, charitable music festival, gears up to take place on 8th and 9th September. The event aims to raise funds for Afecancer and Alicante Para la Lucha Contra el Cáncer Torrevieja, local organisations dedicated to the ght against cancer. This year’s festival will be held at the picturesque Antonio Soria Park in Torrevieja, adjacent to the fairgrounds and Friday market.

of Monserrate.

The second week of this program will see a walk along the routes of “Dulces Pasos” (Convents), on 17th September at 10am from Plaza del Carmen. This is the day that the patron saint festivities end and that the Virgin returns to her Sanctuary, the Dulces Pasos route will mark the occasion with participants tasting the traditional convent sweets.

The tourist routes arrive in Orihuela Costa with a tour to “Cala Mosca from Punta Prima” on the 23rd September at 10am starting at Punta Prima beach parking lot.

Finally, the program for this month of September will close with the “Cultural Walk” on 30th September at 10am departing from the Arco de Santo Domingo.

Registration for all walks is free, but places are limited and must be reserved at: www.orihuelaturística.es

The festival kicks o on Friday, 8th September at 5pm, promising an unforgettable musical experience. The opening act, The Liverpool Band, a tribute to The Beatles, will set the tone, followed by the electrifying tunes of Midnight Riders, a Bon Jovi tribute band. The night will continue with the much-anticipated return of Denmark’s Bryan Adams Tribute Band, renowned for their captivating showmanship. Then the spotlight will turn to The BossTribute to Springsteen, all the way from Denmark, accompanied by his “Street Band” for a powerful performance to end the night.

Saturday, 9th September, will kick o at 11am with a motorbike and hot rod show and bands such as The Hellhates, Finn Lizzy, and Luis Blacknight will take to the stage.

That evening sees diverse lineup including Astrosonic at pm followed by the explosive Almost AC/DC from Denmark at 7pm. A major highlight of the festival will be the Spanish debut of SAD Metallica Tribute Band, an Italian

ensemble renowned for their authentic renditions of Metallica classics. Closing out the night at midnight will be the dynamic Linkoln Park - Tribute to Linkin Park, a Madrid-based band known for their energetic and high-quality performances.

A key highlight of Rock Against Cancer is its commitment to keeping festival prices reasonable. Attendees can enjoy these remarkable musicians, along with a variety of food trucks and refreshing beverages with organisers emphasising that food and drink prices will remain a ordable, in contrast to many other festivals. The diverse range of culinary o erings includes Argentinian barbecue, signature burgers, roast chicken, healthy poke, Latin cuisine, hot dogs, and even Thai food. The festival is also accommodating to vegetarian and vegan preferences. This year, a new payment system will be introduced, allowing card payments directly at the bar for

drinks and corresponding glasses. Cash transactions can be made at a designated booth for drink tickets.

Tickets for the festival can be purchased in person at various locations in Torrevieja or online through Entradium. Admission is free for children under 12 accompanied by an adult. Adult tickets are priced at 20€ for one day and 35€ for both days, with a 5€ increase for gate purchases.

For further information, visit the o cial festival website: www. rockagainstcancer.es or connect via social media on Facebook (Rock Against Cancer Spain) and Instagram (Rock Against Cancer Torrevieja).

The festival extends its gratitude to its supporters, including the Culturl Department of Torrevieja Town Hall, press and radio media, sponsors and collaborators. Volunteer contributions are also acknowledged, particularly the e orts of Chalotte Lange and Lars Andersen.

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Pedro Sanchez bids to secure EU recognition for regional languages

The interim Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sanchez, is embarking on a diplomatic manoeuvre to garner the support of separatist groups and strengthen his political position. This involves seeking European Union (EU) recognition for three regional languages, but experts suggest that the potential hurdles of cost, skilled personnel shortages, and international caution might hinder the success of his plans.

In a bold move, the Spanish capital approached the EU with a formal request to include Basque, Catalan, and Galician among the bloc’s o cial languages. This initiative places the decision squarely in the hands of the General A airs Council, which is due to convene in September to deliberate on whether these languages should be added to the list of the EU’s 24 o cial languages.

Sanchez’s administration has been swift in its e orts to bolster the status of regional languages since revealing its language strategy. A signi cant development came as Francina Armengol, a close ally of Sanchez and a Catalan speaker, secured the position of speaker of the lower chamber by garnering the support of separatist parties. Armengol has declared that Galician, Catalan, and Basque languages will now nd acceptance in the Spanish

Congress. She emphasised that this move re ects the nation’s linguistic diversity and cultural richness, terming it a “fact of democratic normalcy.”

The Spanish Prime Minister’s letter to the current EU rotating presidency, held by the Czech Republic, highlights the signi cance of recognising Basque, Catalan, and Galician. Sanchez contends that this recognition will not only bolster linguistic diversity and cultural heritage within the EU but also promote values of tolerance and understanding.

Leaders of the Basque, Catalan, and Galician autonomous communities have, of course, lauded the Spanish government’s request for EU recognition. Nonetheless, opposition has emerged from other quarters of Spain. Critics argue that such recognition could provide an unfair advantage to these languages over Castilian, the o cial language of Spain.

As the decision looms, the EU’s Council faces a complex array of considerations. These include the number of speakers of

these languages, their historical and cultural relevance, and the associated costs of providing translation services.

Beyond the stated reasons, political calculations might be motivating Sanchez’s push for this recognition. In the backdrop of the growing Catalan independence movement, Sanchez seems to be aiming to appease Catalan separatists by securing EU recognition for the Catalan language, potentially preventing further secessionist endeavours.

The outcome of Sanchez’s gambit remains uncertain, and the process will unfold over time. Nevertheless, his bid for EU acknowledgment of Basque, Catalan, and Galician as o cial languages marks a signi cant milestone in Spain’s ongoing discourse on linguistic diversity.

Rubiales investigated for possible sexual aggression

The Prosecutor’s O ce of Spain’s High Court, the Audiencia Nacional, has announced it is opening a preliminary investigation against Luis Rubiales, the president of the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF). The investigation stems from allegations of a non-consensual kiss involving Spain mid elder Jenni Hermoso during postmatch celebrations at the World Cup nal in Australia.

The Prosecutor’s O ce had been deliberating over six distinct formal complaints submitted by individuals and organisations. However, it had hesitated to proceed with investigation proceedings due to the absence of a complaint from the alleged victim, Jenni Hermoso herself. This changed when Hermoso issued a statement con rming her feelings of vulnerability and victimisation due to what she referred to as an “aggression.” This unexpected development prompted the legal pursuit against Rubiales, who has consequently been suspended from his presidential position.

In a decisive order the Prosecutor’s O ce extended an invitation to Hermoso, urging her to formalise the complaint she articulated publicly the

previous week. In that statement, Hermoso explicitly stated that the kiss had not been consensual. The court provided her with a 15day window to establish contact, allowing her to be informed of her rights as an alleged victim of a potential crime under article 178 of the Spanish Penal Code. This article encompasses actions that infringe upon an individual’s sexual freedom without their consent and carries a penalty of one to four years of imprisonment.

At present, the investigation against Rubiales remains at a pre-procedural stage. This signi es that there isn’t an active case against the RFEF president; rather, an initial examination will occur to assess if there exists adequate evidence to recommend further legal actions. The Prosecutor’s O ce has already indicated its understanding that the reported “sexual act su ered” by Hermoso was not consensual.

The inciting incident, the kiss, had ignited a restorm of criticism, with numerous quarters interpreting it as a form

The Civil Guard arrests five people for an attack on Guardamar local policeofficers

The Civil Guard, with the collaboration of the Guardamar Local Police , has arrested ve people and investigated another, for the attack on several police o cers while they were carrying out tra c regulation tasks . The detainees have been placed at the disposal of the Torrevieja Investigative Court.

Given the magnitude of the events, the Main Post of the Guardamar Civil Guard began a series of investigations together with the Local Police of Guardamar, to identify all possible perpetrators linked to the attacks.

of sexual abuse. The incident transpired during the medal ceremony following the World Cup nal in Sydney, Australia. Further scrutiny was directed at Rubiales after an earlier act in which he gestured by grabbing his crotch in a triumphant manner while seated in the presidential box next to the Spanish queen and her teenage princess daughter. Reacting to the developments, FIFA, the international soccer governing body, provisionally suspended Rubiales for a duration of 90 days after he de antly delivered a speech and refused to resign from his post.

The next day, after studying the evidence obtained, two other members of the family were arrested, a man and a woman aged 36 and 42, and a 17-year-old male was also investigated. These last two detainees, due to their degree of participation in the events, were released after taking their statements. All the detainees and the person investigated are accused of an attack against an agent of the authority. The rst three detainees, along with the proceedings carried out, were made available to the Investigative Court No. 1 of Torrevieja, which has decreed their release with the imposition of precautionary measures. In addition, the Alicante Juvenile

Prosecutor’s O ce has been informed of the events, as a minor supposedly participated in the events.

The events began on August 27 on the Guardamar promenade, when local police o cers from that municipality went to a badly parked vehicle, speci cally in a loading and unloading area. At that moment, a man who claimed to be the owner of the vehicle began to rebuke the agents, and ve more relatives joined him, all of them residents of Madrid. At a certain point, said group began to physically attack the agents, and even took the incapacitating

stun gun from one of the agents, ring a missed shot. The weapon was later recovered by the agent herself.

Immediately, various patrols from the Torrevieja Civil Guard Company and the Guardamar Local Police went to the scene, proceeding to arrest the three main aggressors. Being these three Spanish, aged between 20 and 38 years of age and with various backgrounds.

Once the arrests were made, the attacked agents were transferred to the Torrevieja University Hospital, to treat them for the injuries su ered.

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Torrevieja mayor and learning heads meet to discuss education needsofthetown

The Mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, and the Councillor for Education, Ricardo Recuero, have visited together with the Regional Secretary of Education, Daniel Mcevoy, and the Director General of Educational Centres, Jorge Cabo, the new facilities of the public school Amanecer and the prefabricated classrooms school No. 14 of Torrevieja, which will be operational this coming academic year 2023/24.

After the visit, they held a working meeting at the Town Hall to discuss the educational needs of Torrevieja, one of the most complex cities in the Valencian Community, given the large number of new pupils each school year.

The mayor thanked the two heads of the Regional Ministry of Education that Torrevieja was the rst city in the Valencian Community to visit since they took o ce to discuss the educational needs of the town.

The Regional Secretary for Education, Daniel Mcevoy, reported that the Amanecer school will open its doors on Monday, 18 September. The school, which is practically nished and built on a plot of almost 9,000 square metres, has an investment of 6 million

Solidarity Foods Torrevieja reopens with numbers of needy people remaining at an all timehigh

Solidarity Foods in Torrevieja have not less than 200 daily menus for years among the most needy. Although the number decreases in the summer months, during the rest of the year they exceed 300 menus a day. It is complicated in these times of in ation, or what happened with the arrival of Ukrainians due to the war, for the numbers to go down.

In August the NGO closed its doors, but they guaranteed food in July, supplying the bene ciary families. Last Monday they reopened their doors and kitchens to once again have this gesture of solidarity with the most vulnerable, thanks to volunteers, suppliers, donations and subsidies from the City Council, Antonio Sánchez, coordinator of Solidarity Foods

Torrevieja , explained on Radio Orihuela.

On the other hand, Antonio Sánchez has indicated that there are around 80 or 90 volunteers who also decrease in the summer months and it never hurts for people to be encouraged and be part of this help group. You just have to go to the Food Solidarios o ces at C/ San Pascual, nº 227, Torrevieja.

Official reception of gymnast Polina Berezna

euros and has 6 units of Infant Education, 12 units of Primary Education, a dining room and gymnasium.

Mcevoy also announced that the Infant and Primary School No. 14, which is also almost nished, will be operational with all its pupils during the week of 25 September. This is a line 2 school, which was urgently needed, given the large number of pupils that have been added over the last year.

Finally, the Regional Secretary of Education has also reported that given the needs of Torrevieja in education, the 6th Secondary School (IES) of the city will be built on a plot located in the urbanization Los Altos, speci cally in the street Manzanilla, in the south of the

town.

For his part, the Councillor for Education, Ricardo Recuero, recalled that 15 actions of the Edi cant Plan are currently underway, some of them very urgent, such as the structural repair and extension of the IES Libertas, whose works will begin in the next few days. Likewise, Recuero added, there is a need for the total remodelling of the IES Las Lagunas due to its structural problems; the removal of the roof of the CEIP Virgen del Carmen; the need to extend the IES Torrevigía secondary school to relieve the pressure on the school, as well as the renovation of the Cuba school, a centre that is more than 50 years old and with numerous problems that need a comprehensive solution.

The mayor of Torrevieja, Eduardo Dolon, accompanied by the Councillor for Sports, Diana Box, have received this morning the gymnast Polina Berezina, recently quali ed for the next Olympic Games in Paris 2024, after the celebration this week of the World Rhythmic Gymnastics held in Valencia.

The o cial reception was attended by many of the students of the Municipal School of Rhythmic Gymnastics in Torrevieja, as well as their coaches, led by Monica

Ferrandez, coach of Polina Berezina.

Eduardo Dolón has congratulated Polina and has declared that it is a great example of work, dedication and sacri ce for all the girls who are part of the Municipal School, having participated in 7 world rhythmic gymnastics and, now, has achieved the most important thing for an athlete, to participate in the Olympic Games.

For her part, Polina Berezina thanked the Mayor and the

Councillor for Sports for this gesture and emphasised that the perseverance and sacri ce that she has made over many years has been rewarded with the chance to become an Olympian. Now, she said, I am going to enjoy this opportunity to the full and train tirelessly to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics and to do my best.

The mayor and the councillor gave her a poster with photographs of her at the World Championships in Valencia as a souvenir.

Measures to control pigeon population in Orihuelaunderway

The Health Department of the Orihuela City Council, headed by Irene Celdrán, is acting these days to control the population of pigeons that is causing unsanitary problems in the streets and squares of the city, as well as inconvenience to neighbors and merchants.

Pigeon excrement corrodes the stone of historical monuments, urban furniture and building facades, causing damage, deterioration and dirt on terraces, cornices and pavement of the space in which they live and even in certain cases causing public health problems.

The proliferation of pigeons in urban environments is not a unique case of Orihuela , but has

occurred in other municipalities where they have had to act to control the colonies of these birds.

For this reason, the Orihuela City Council has begun to act in “main squares and streets that are very a ected, such as the Glorieta Gabriel Miró or the Plaza San Sebastián,” the councilor reported, announcing that in the coming weeks they will establish measures. on Mayor Street where neighbors and merchants have reported the problems they are having with pigeons.

In this sense, the Oriolana councilor has stated that “this is a normal action that complies with all animal protection measures, since the pigeons are subsequently transferred to a

zoo.”

Irene Celdrán has indicated that “we also have to take into account the Public Health problems that the lack of control of pigeons can cause, such as possible diseases, which is why it is important to carry out this action with all the guarantees.”

Last April, on Radio Orihuela, neighbors and merchants on Calle Mayor reported that there are more and more pigeons in this environment, especially in homes that are abandoned and where they are nesting. They brought it to the attention of the City Council and hope for a prompt solution. The council, sensitive to this problem, has initiated actions from the Department of Health.

GBP

The pound found some support throughout the week, with GBP/USD rising from a low of 1.2550 to push back over 1.2750 before moderating somewhat. The path forward is likely to be dominated by broader dollar positioning, with GBP/USD set to follow the direction of other dollar majors. GBP/EUR has declined to back under 1.1700 this week, having tapped a oneyear high near 1.1800 on 23rd August.

The movement seems to have been driven by the broadly weaker dollar, following the run of weaker data coming out of the US this week, as opposed to any speci c emerging sterling strength. In fact, the few pieces of incoming UK data this week were unlikely to have encouraged sterling bulls – including the latest survey from the British Retail Consortium con rming the UK witnessed the slowest increase in shop prices for almost a year.

The Bank of England’s chief economist, Huw Pill, speaking at a monetary policy conference in South Africa yesterday, talked about the potential for “in icting unnecessary damage” increasing as the Bank moved closer to the end of its hiking cycle while also reiterating that monetary policy would need to be “su ciently restrictive for su ciently long” to tame stubbornly high in ation.

The UK housing market is also showing little signs of an imminent recovery, with the latest report from Zoopla indicating overall house sales slipped to levels last seen in 2012..

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EUR

The euro, having rallied from under 1.0800 against the dollar to almost 1.0950 throughout the early part of the week, slipped back to under 1.0830 on Thursday afternoon, marking the most signi cant daily decline for the pair for around ve weeks.

The pivot came after data con rmed that recent declines in in ation throughout the region reversed over the last month. Three of the biggest economies in the EU, Germany, France, Spain, and the region as a whole, saw headline in ation accelerate more than expected during Augustalthough on a preliminary basis.

The news could impact the chances of further interest rate hikes in this cycle from the ECB, as the market’s expectation of an increase in September edged up. ECB policymakers also seemed to highlight the possibility, with Vice President Luis de Guindos saying the “decision was open” for September’s meeting at a panel in Santander, Spain, yesterday. He also spoke about how the in ation outlook hadn’t changed according to the ECB’s latest forecasts.

The minutes from July’s meeting yesterday added to speculation, detailing that “a further rate hike in September would be necessary if there was no convincing evidence that the e ect of the cumulative tightening was strong enough to bring underlying in ation down”, There will be another data-heavy week for Europe next week, with regional growth, employment and retail sales due expected.

Important information from President of HELP Vega Baja

Followers of HELP Vega

Baja registered charity will have noticed that they we are currently updating our website. Times are changing and it is important that every organisation, especially those o ering support to people when it is most needed, keep up. When I rst took on the role of President, I met some opposition to the use of social media with concerns that people didn’t use the internet and only read the papers. For some, the newspapers were and still do provide a valuable source of information (and now many include an on-line option too) and we are extremely fortunate to have their support providing a platform for us to communicate with members. However, whether with reluctance, interest or need we now nd that more and more of our supporters use the internet (currently some 3,000 followers). Covid may have played a part in this as for many the internet was the only way they could keep in contact face to face with family members.

So, moving forward we are trying to ensure that we use all outlets possible to raise awareness of the charity

and the help we can o er (if people don´t know we are here they won’t know how we can support them). Working with Josh a great web developer our team is endeavouring to ensure that not only do we have everything in place for those who choose to visit our San Miguel Centre and the awareness sessions we do around the whole of the Vega Baja area, but also that our website and Facebook pages are up current and provide information and advice for those people who are unable to come along to meet us. Although the website is temporarily down, please remember that our team are

here to answer any questions that you may have. Our San Miguel Centre remains open Monday to Friday from 10 am until 1.30 pm you can call us on 966 723 733 or email o ce@helpvegabaja.com The work we do at HELP Vega Baja is completely free and available thanks to the tremendous work our volunteers do. We would be interested to know if there is anything you would like to see available through the charity website or Facebook page and invite you to send your comments through via the above contact details.

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Flood prevention measures forAutumn

I resigned myself years ago that my father was never going to be in my life. Mum never said too much against him; only the facts and then left it to me to draw my own conclusions. Now, at 33, my father has got in touch. It’s blown my mind. He gave me a load of flannel to begin with, how he regretted not being part of my life. My mother was of course sceptical and warned me to be careful, however, after few weeks he dropped a bombshell. My half-brother, who is the product of his second relationship, needs a

kidney transplant and he wanted me to get tested. At that moment my world fell apart with sorrow. After a lot of thought, I took the test, but wasn’t a match. And guess what? My father dropped me like a stone, again. If I’d been a match, I would truly have donated the kidney; otherwise, I felt that I would always have regrets. I didn’t even get an acknowledgement from my half-brother. I am having problems moving on from the hurt. How can I help myself get over this?

I can imagine the devastation you will

be feeling. Seeing a good Therapist would help; you’ll need to talk it out, although you say that you talk to your mother about it, which is good. Anyone who truly loves you, will want to be near you. My philosophy is, that if someone does not want to know you, get to know you, or causes or wishes you harm; then they don’t deserve to share your life; it’s as simple as that. Sadly, these people may be your family members. My advice is to say goodbye to being a victim, learn from this, and go forth to live your best life. If your father decides to rear his head again, you have the right to have nothing to do with him.

In view of the imminent autumn season and the possibility of adverse weather conditions, Almoradí Town Hall has put in place a series of preventive measures. These actions are primarily aimed at mitigating any potential risk to citizens, and to achieve this, e ciency and collaboration between all the entities involved is being prioritised.

On the one hand, and

throughout the summer, both the cleaning of the drainage pipes of the CV-91 and the AP-7 motorway is being carried out in our municipality, as established in the Municipal Action Plan for ood risk, as well as scuppers in industrial estates and areas likely to generate problems.

In addition to the local work, the Mayoress María Gómez has asked the Confederación

Hidrográ ca del Segura for a thorough assessment and cleaning of the riverbed as it passes through Almoradí, as well as ravines and wadis within the municipality.

The Almoradí Town Hall is carrying out all these actions in order to anticipate and avoid problems in the future, guaranteeing as far as possible the safety and wellbeing of our neighbours.

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This a reminder of what this column o ers you.

With this column, I want to o er you the opportunity to ask any technical question and get a reply either within this column and/or directly with you by return email.

If you have a question or problem with any household technology needing my help, please email Brian at cbtechnology.help@ gmail.com. If it’s included in the column but not answered fully, I will email you the full answer. This column will deal with your technical issues covering:

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Your tech questions answered by Brian Hoile of the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group, helping over 320 members with their PCs , smartphones and more. Group members can attend meetings in person or online using Zoom or Teams.

I have been running a Technology Help Group for more than 3 years with around 335 members who have access to attend monthly classes, ask questions, and get home visits for more detailed help.

If you would like to join the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group, send an email to cbtechnology. help@gmail.com. Group members will have access to the group website which has copies of all presentations given and handouts on a variety of topics and images of previous editions of the column in Costa Blanca People.

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I present a class on the second Wednesday of each month from 10:00 to 12:00 at Dilly’s Bar Av. Castuera, 3, 03184 El Chaparral, Alicante

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You are welcome to just turn up for these classes I give the same presentation on the second Thursday of the month using Teams Video Conferencing from 11:00 to 12:30.

Prior to each meeting, I send an email to all group members detailing what will be covered during that meeting. Following the meeting, each group member receives an email with a copy of the presentations used.

I o er email and telephone support.

I also o er home visits if required. After a home visit, I will send by email a detailed report of what tasks I performed during the visit for your future reference. If required, I can remotely connect to your laptop or computer (with your permission) while in telephone contact and sort out issues or show you how to do things you might be having trouble with.

I only charge for any “out-ofpocket” expenses. i.e., travel etc If you are a group member, I will send updates and copies of the presentations given at the classes. All previous presentations, handouts and copies of articles are available from the group website.

If you want to join the Costa Blanca Technology Help Group either search for the Facebook group and request to join or send an email to cbtechnology. help@gmail.com

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This Week´s Movie Picks

Skyscraper

Saturday 9th September – Channel 4, 8.45pm

Shazam

Sunday 10th September – ITV2, 7.25pm

In Philadelphia, Billy Batson is an abandoned child who is proving a nuisance to Child Services and the authorities with his stubborn search for his lost mother. However, in his latest foster home, Billy makes a new friend, Freddy, and nds himself selected by the Wizard Shazam to be his new champion. Now endowed with the ability to instantly become an adult superhero by speaking the wizard’s name, Billy gleefully explores his new powers with Freddy. However, Billy soon learns that he has a deadly enemy, Dr. Thaddeus Sivana, who was previously rejected by the wizard and has accepted the power of the Seven Deadly Sins instead. Now pursued by this mad scientist for his own power as well, Billy must face up to the responsibilities of his calling while learning the power of a special magic with his true family that Sivana can never understand.

FBI Hostage Rescue Team leader and U.S. war veteran Will Sawyer now assesses security for skyscrapers. On assignment in Hong Kong he nds the tallest, safest building in the world suddenly ablaze and he’s been framed for it. A wanted man on the run, Will must nd those responsible, clear his name and somehow rescue his family who are trapped inside the building - above the re line.

Tuesday 5th Spetember

Wednesday 6th September

Melody Makers singing group open day on the 12th September

We are a recently formed group of singers (Male and Female) who are looking for new members. Rehearsals are at The Lakeview bar and restaurant in Quesada on a Tuesday afternoon from 2-4 p.m.

If you love singing and are looking for a group to sing with then why not come along and join this friendly group.

We sing a wide variety of songs and are always expanding our repertoire. We have been booked for performances in December and so are beginning to rehearse our Christmas repertoire.

There’s no audition or experience in reading music but you may nd it useful. Our aim is to continuously improve our singing skills, help to raise money for local charities and create a fun and friendly atmosphere. If you can’t make it on the 12th don’t worry, the rst rehearsal is free for every new member.

For further information check out our new Facebook page https:/www. facebook.com/melodymakersquesada or alternatively get in touch with Lorraine by email at lorraine.simpson@yahoo.co.uk.

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Campoverde Church in the Community summer club 2023

How does a Church get and hold the interest of children long enough to tell them about God and in a way that they will remember for a long time?

The answer for Campoverde Church in the Community is: provide them with a Summer Club, held every Thursday in August, that is fun, exciting and gives them an opportunity to display their talents, with God sprinkled on everything we do!

We take our role in the community very seriously. We know that going to Church is increasingly unpopular in modern life but rather than just close our doors and give up, we take our Church out into the community. Everything we do as a Church is motivated by our desire to tell people about God.

We are particularly aware that the younger generations know even

less about God than those older generations who maybe grew up going to Sunday School or being in the Church choir as children. Teaching about God is being excluded more and more from modern life and we believe that is having a detrimental e ect. We want to give the children in our village the foundations of knowledge of God and all the amazing things he has done and continues to do that we hope will stay with them as they go through their lives. Hence the Church Summer Club was started two years ago and continued this year.

Our theme this year was “Bible Superheroes”. One of our four afternoon activities was focused on telling the story of and preparing a graphic illustration of: Noah and the Ark, Daniel in the Lions Den, Jonah

and the Whale, and David and Goliath, each of which has an important lesson for today. The kids also made Bird Boxes, a Bug Hotel, jewellery, all of which included a cross, and painted a tile with a bible theme.

The mornings were spent in Campoverde Square (Plaza Florida) and the park behind it. The day started with a prayer and then fun and games with Marylyn. She took them through their paces with exercise, dance and team games. Everyone then played French Cricket and football.

Lunch was at a local bar, the Tipsy Cow, where the children were fed and watered and spent time playing on all the children’s equipment before walking to the Church and Community Hall, known as The Shed, for their afternoon activities.

The whole Summer Club was

nished o with an End of the Show Show on Friday August 25. Lots of the children turned up with their family, friends, neighbours and supporters. The grand nale was the singing of this year’s song: This Little Light of Mine I’m Gonna Let It Shine.

All-in-all the whole Church Summer Club of 2023 was a huge success. We had 72 children on our register, with an average attendance each week of 33 plus 20 helpers. The total cost was covered by donations from within the community. Special thanks go to all our helpers, too numerous to mention.

We are con dent that all the children now have more knowledge of God than they did before and we hope and pray that they will remember and draw on that knowledge throughout their lives. Thanks be to God.

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Discover the beautiful town of Guadalest –one of Costa Blanca’s little gems

Guadalest has to be one of the most charming and scenic places to visit on the Costa Blanca. Just a thirty minute drive inland from Benidorm, it is full of history, character and natural beauty. The town has a small population, of around 200 habitants, who originally lived within the protection of the castle walls. Today, you can enter the castle, called Castillo San José, through a small tunnel cut through the rock at the San Jose gate. The area inside the walls also include the ancient city dungeon, the bell tower, the Orduña House, a Parish Church and the Moorish forti ed building called Alcozaiba. The houses the Moors lived in then were built outside the San Jose gate, and this part of the town, named El Arrabal, is where you can now nd pretty craft shops, boutiques, quaint museums and restaurants all dotted around authentic cobbled streets. The River Guadalest ows through the area and has been dammed to form a reservoir below the town, this is a de nite must see as you will encounter some spectacular views!

The best place to park is at the Tourist Information O ce located on Avenida de Alicante, 03517 El Castell de Guadalest (Tel: 965 885 298). Here you will nd maps and information to guide you through the di erent museums and places of interest. You can also nd out where the best areas are to swim in the reservoir, and be informed about where there is

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We Need A Helping Hand

As many of you know, A Helping Hand is a food and clothes bank based in Torrevieja who are struggling to feed all the people on their books. Both this paper and Seagate Wealth Management are doing all they can to support this wonderful local charity. If you can donate anything from the list below, it would be so very appreciated as summer is proving a di cult time for donations:

Rice, milk, pasta, soup mixes, tomato frito, tinned tomatoes, toilet rolls, wet wipes, baby milk (NATIVA 1,2 &3), nappies - size 4..5..& 6, cheese triangles/slices, chorizo/salami slices, ham, hot dogs, yoghurts, childrens’ snacks and juices, shampoo/ conditioner, washing detergent ,toothpaste, tuna ,salt and sugar.

If you prefer to shop online, then please visit Al Campo, Mercadona or even Amazon and the donations can be sent to: Avenida tomas boj andreu casa 2 bloque 4

You can also donate in the following ways: https://www.paypal.me/ daniellasixx8 revolut.me/nikkis2qrb ES23 0128 0655 2401 0002 4012

If you can help in any way, there are various drop o

points and you can nd your nearest one by checking out the Helping Hand Facebook page.

As they say on their Facebook page: “If you can spare just 1,2,3,4,5 euros anything and if everyone reading this article did this we could help so many people. We really need your help, we need to survive to help these families please, please help.”

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End in sight for rainwater basin works at Dona Ines housingdevelopment

Work on the enlargement of the rainwater drainage basin on the N-332, in the Doña Inés housing development, which began on 17 July, and which receives water from the drainage basin next to the Los Mercados site and from the ditch on the east side of the N-332, is progressing at a very good pace. According to those in charge of Aguas del Arco Mediterráneo (AGAMED) in Torrevieja, the construction of this lamination pond will be completely nished before the end of 2023.

After its execution, the pond will have a storage capacity

of 14,000 m3 to minimise the ooding episodes su ered by the residents of this residential area of Torrevieja, seven times more capacity than the current one, as the existing lamination pond has a low capacity of about 2. Even in low intensity rainfall, it lls up and over ows, causing ooding in the Doña Inés housing estate, sometimes making it necessary to cut o tra c and making it impossible for residents to access and leave their homes.

In order to minimise ooding in the Doña Inés urbanisation and given the size of the ows owing into the area where

the lamination basin is located, Torrevieja Town Council and AGAMED considered it necessary to enlarge the existing basin, so as to have a greater storage capacity for the water coming from the existing transversal drainage works.

The surface area of the lamination basin being built is 4,533 square metres and the average depth is 3.2 metres. The overall construction budget is 570,505 euros (VAT included) and the works are scheduled to be completed in ve months, meaning that they will be fully nished before the end of the year.

Autumn term for Community Care Association starts at local CivicCentre

CCA are pleased to o er the following sessions to existing and new Members over 60, wanting to learn or brush up their skills and make friends plus information regards the Spanish Social Welfare system and local support. Note: To join the Spanish classes are 8 week sessions.

Monday 14:00 - 15.30. Spanish Beginners level 1 sessions. 15:45- 17.15. Spanish Beginners level 2 sessions. 14:00 – 16:00. Spanish Games and Quiz in English and Spanish.

Wednesday 14:00 - 16:30. ART - Watercolours, Acrylics, Techniques. Freehand. 14:00 – 15:30. Spanish – Easy Conversation

Thursday 14:00 - 18:00. Social and Wellbeing activities. Social Welfare Information and Advice / Presentations.

CCA plan to o er more activities for everyone wanting to enjoy and socialise in a friendly environment. Chess, Bridge, Singalong, Musical gentle exercise sessions, etc.

Would you like to join CCA activities, the registration fee is €20 per year. You can join as many activities as you wish for this one o fee.

We will register new Members between 12:00h - 14:00h Monday 11th September in the Cafe at the Centre. All you need to join is provide a copy of your Passport and NIE or TIE.

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If you have a skill and wish to pass on your knowledge and are interested in joining our team of Volunteer Tutors, contact Eva by email to Secretary General, at oc.communitycare@gmail. com CCA provides social fun activities within Orihuela Costa and aims to o er information for the Spanish Welfare Services system to the many residents who have chosen to live permanently in Orihuela Costa. The objective is to integrate with the multicultural community which to date has 117 nationalities.

A diverse area, represented by amazing Volunteer heroes who are committed to supporting and caring for each other in Orihuela Costa.

Keith is the Campoverde sunflower challenge winner

The latest Campoverde Sun ower Challenge has nished with local resident Keith Estlin declared this year’s winner with a sun ower 256 centimetres high. The competition is organised by Campoverde Church in the Community as part of its fund raising for the annual Church Summer Club.

The Sun ower Challenge event organiser James McAllister from Campoverde Church said “this is a popular annual event that brings out the competitive instincts of local gardeners, but also serves the added purpose of raising funds for local kids, with each competitor paying 5 Euros for two sun ower seeds.

When questioned on the secret of his success Keith said. “I water twice a day, rst thing in the morning then later in the evening”. In addition to his watering schedule Keith also feeds with a liquid feed twice a week. Should he forget any part of his routine, then his wife Penny is always on hand to remind him to water and feed.

Keith puts his success down to his many years in the navy, where he reached the rank of Commodore. Keith said, “I have travelled the world and seen many lovely gardens and exotic plants. I was even an enthusiastic grower of Chrysanthemums during the 18 years we lived in France. But I can genuinely say I got more satisfaction out

of growing this sun ower than anything else.

If you would like to enter next year’s Campoverde Sun ower Challenge then

contact James McAllister at jamessamuelmcallister@ hotmail.co.uk. The competition is normally run from May to August each year.

Parkinson’s signs that could indicate the onset of the disease

Parkinson’s is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that a ects the central nervous system, speci cally the nerve cells that control movement. It is characterised by a gradual loss of dopamine-producing neurons in a region of the brain called black matter.

It is the second most common neurodegenerative disease, after Alzheimer’s disease.

The symptoms of the disease, and the most recognised ones, are motor symptoms: tremors, rigidity, bradykinesia or slowness in movements, gait alteration, and postural re exes.

There may also be changes in the voice, facial expression, and handwriting. As the disease progresses, the symptoms can worsen, and other problems may appear, such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders.

Doctor Erika Torres, head of the Advanced Neuroscience Unit at Quirónsalud Torrevieja and Alicante, explains what Parkinson’s disease symptoms consist of, the tests for its detection, and which risk factors are modi able.

Frequent Age of Parkinson’s

The disease usually appears in the sixth decade of life, and the risk of it developing increases with age, however, it is not uncommon to be diagnosed before 50 or 40 years of age.

Parkinson’s Symptoms in Adult Patients

Motor Symptoms

Motor symptoms are an essential part of the diagnostic criteria and the key symptoms of the disease.

Motor symptoms include a tremor, although not all patients with tremors have Parkinson’s disease, and not all Parkinson’s disease patients present tremors.

There are patients that, on the other hand, show movement defects where rigidity and slowness in movements predominate, associated with diminished facial expression and gait instability.

There can also be alterations in posture and postural re exes, responsible for the falls su ered by these patients, generally in more advanced stages of the disease.

Non-Motor Symptoms

As for the non-motor symptoms, these are related to: gastrointestinal alterations (constipation), cognitive alterations, sleep alterations, dysautonomic alterations, language alterations, pain, and emotional alterations such as anxiety and despondency.

Tests for Parkinson’s Diagnosis

The diagnosis of the disease is clinical, and is mainly based on the interview with the patient and a physical examination by a neurologist with experience in the movement disorder eld. However, there are also complementary examinations that can help reach a diagnosis in questionable or somewhat more complex cases.

For this, a general blood test is performed, along with a cranial CT scan or a cerebral MRI, which help rule out systemic diseases and structural cerebral pathologies that may produce similar symptoms.

“We must consider that not all patients present all symptoms or evolve in the same way, since this disease has a signi cant variability in its expression,” explains Dr Torres.

Parkinson’s, a Hereditary Disease?

Most Parkinson’s disease cases have an idiopathic cause; however, there is a small percentage that is related to family inheritance and, therefore, is or genetic origin. This would be approximately 15% of cases.

To be somewhat more speci c,

around 2-3% of cases of late onset will be caused by a mutation, and 50% of cases of early onset will also be traced to a genetic cause.

We can group risk factors into two categories: genetic and non-genetic.

As for non-genetic factors, these in turn can be divided into modi able and non-modi able risk factors.

Non-Modi able Risk Factors

Non-modi able risk factors are age, gender, and race.

Getting older can increase the risk of developing the disease, but it does not seem to be the main aetiological risk factor.

It is unlikely for gender to in uence the risk of su ering from the disease, but it is slightly more common in men than

in women.

Additionally, the disease has been observed to be less prevalent on the African continent, compared to Europe and North America.

Modi able Risk Factors

Modi able risk factors include smoking and exposure to pesticides, which increase the risk of developing the disease, while physical exercise, when practised energetically in middle age, can protect us from su ering this pathology; consumption of ca eine or tea also seems to protect us from developing Parkinson’s disease.

At Quirónsalud we have specialists in Advanced Neuroscience to help you detect the symptoms of the disease. Bring your questions to the team.

A motorcyclist dies in an accident in Dolores

A motorcyclist died this Sunday in a tra c accident on the Hondo CV861 highway, in the municipality of Dolores.

The accident occurred at 6 p.m. and a SAMU unit went to the scene, whose medical team performed advanced

New road markings

cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the motorcyclist, a 42-year-old man, as well as other recovery techniques, but there was no response and they con rmed his death. , according to the CICU (Emergency Coordination and Information Center).

New road markings are being rolled out all over Spain after starting o on just a handful of highways, and the tra c authority wants to ensure everyone knows what they mean.

Broken lines and what are known as ‘dragon’s teeth’ began to appear along each side of roads in 2021, but only in a few towns – although now, they are gradually spreading out all over the country.

The General Directorate of Tra c (DGT), part of Spain’s transport ministry, explains that ‘dragon’s teeth’ –so named because of their shape – are a series of triangles painted along both edges of a road, with the apex, or point, facing inwards towards the centre.

They are normally found at the entrance to towns or built-up areas from a main highway, where the speed

limit drops.

When drivers ‘enter’ the ‘dragon’s jaw’, they should begin slowing down in preparation.

The idea of this is to prevent suddenly reduction in speed upon sight of a sign showing the much lower limit, which can lead to rear shunts if cars behind do not react quickly enough.

According to the DGT, the ‘dragon’s teeth’ markings work by giving the driver the illusion of the road becoming narrower, which means they instinctively take their foot o the accelerator.

In reality, this is not the case, since there is no prohibition on driving on top of the markings.

Similar, relatively-new road markings are broken lines in a zig-zag pattern, painted along a stretch of

approximately 30 metres. These aim to warn drivers of an imminent zebra crossing, so they can slow down and be ready to stop in time. Is it illegal if you don’t stop at a zebra crossing?

Although it is very common for drivers in Spain to fail to stop at zebra crossings without a tra c light unless a pedestrian is actually on it at the time, they are, in fact, legally required to slow down upon the approach and, if anyone is waiting on the roadside to cross, to stop and allow them to do so. Not stopping at a zebra crossing does not often lead to a ne, but it can, and police have the power to do so –and they typically will if they consider the failure to stop to be particularly dangerous.

Driving licence exchange

Victoria moved to Spain 20 years ago and set up an interpretation and admininistration support business and has been self employed for over 7 years working in the Orihuela Costa area.

Victoria is legally registered as a representative at the tra c o ce so clients don’t have to attend. Victoria is given an appointment via email every 1 to 2 weeks at the tra c o ce. She can also assist with booking Medical certi cate appointments also and can give advice on what is involved and what documentation is required.

Victoria meets her clients to complete the application paperwork and then attends the tra c o ce and then continues to be the point of contact for the application throughout providing a timeline update to the client when it moves to manufacturing stage and emailing the 3 month temporary driving authorisation.

Should the tra c o ce need to clarify any part of the application or require anything added, they email Victoria who gets the application back on track as quickly as possible.

Victoria also provides the service of redirecting the postage from Madrid to the tra c o ce. This procedure avoids any postal issues that clients commonly experience. Once the license is con rmed as ready for collection in Elche Victoria will attend on the clients behalf, sign for it and arrange to meet the client to handover their new Spanish license.

PLEASE NOTE – Victoria will be continuing to provide the service after the September 15th deadline.

Those that started their residencia more than 6 months ago will be

driving illegally from 15th September but can still apply to exchange their licence without problem. It’s a major confusion and misunderstanding

Victoria is also available to o er help and support for the following; TIE appointments, EU Residencia, Padron.

Sip card entitlement. Hospital appointments. Guardia civil reports.

Car, Home, Life, Travel and Pet Insurance quotes

Contact Victoria on tel: 0034 691 961 315 or email: victoria.scott@ gmail.com

Please see Victorias main advert on the front page of the newspaper.

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Autumn Series Race Dates

The Race Committee have agreed the following dates for the Autumn Race Series, so you can put them in your diary.

September 10, 17, 20, October 8, 15, 22, 25, November 5, 12, 19, 22, December 3, 10.

The missing dates at the end of September are due to other events being held at CAR. We may be noti ed of others as the season progresses.

Currently usual format and a 10.00 arrival time with the rst race at approx 11.15.

Usual 6€ entrance fee.

Players in Spanish women’s football league to strike for better pay & conditions

Players in the Spanish women’s league are going to strike for better pay and conditions during the rst two rounds of the upcoming season, the main players’ union has said.

The announcement comes amid a crisis in Spanish football caused by the forced kiss of a Spain women’s player by the head of its football federation at the Women’s World Cup nal. ALSO READ: Spain opens legal case to try and force Rubiales out, as football chief breaks his silence.

The Asociación de Futbolistas Españoles (AFE) said in a statement that the strike seeks ‘fair and just treatment for the players’ including a reduction in the salary gap with men players of La Liga. The minimum salary for men in the rst division is €182,000 but for women, just €16,000.

The strike was called after negotiations for a new collective bargaining deal broke down with Liga

Sport

Abbey Anglers

On Tuesday the 29nd of August we shed the fourth round of the Autumn series at the El Bosquet complex at Crevillent. 19 anglers took part on what was a very warm sunny day with a slight breeze. I have mentioned before regarding lots of changes at the complex and as such we are having to chop and change the pegs that we shed. We ended up shing pegs A1 to 7 and 26 to 40. Peg 26 has been throughout the year’s one of the best pegs at El Bosquet and as such promotes discussion as to whether or not it should be pegged in the match. In my opinion if you leave it out then peg 27 becomes the yer so really I see no point.

One of our Belgium regulars Willy

F, the revamped women’s league that started last season.

The strike will impact games to be played on 8-10 September and 15-17 September.

AFE said it had the backing of other unions, including FUTPRO, which is representing Spain forward Jenni Hermoso after she was forcibly kissed by Spanish football federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales during the Women’s World Cup awards ceremony on 20 August.

Spain’s women’s players reached their rst collective bargaining agreement in 2020.

Liga F, which represents the clubs, said that it is holding a meeting with the players’ unions on Monday.

Spain’s women’s football has experienced a spectacular rise in recent years. Besides winning the World Cup, Barcelona has won two of the past three Women’s Champions League titles.

Spain’s acting deputy Prime Minister, Yolanda Díaz and the country’s acting labour minister, tweeted: ‘All my support to the footballers of the Football League who go on strike to demand their rights.

Their conditions must improve: there must be a rise in the minimum wage and abolish partiality. You are being a reference in the defense of decent work and real equality.’

Moons was the man with the golden drawing arm and he was the latest to try his luck on peg 26. After a very slow start, he only caught a few mullet and a small carp in the rst two hours, his peg came to life and he never stopped catching carp till the end of the match. Willy shed the feeder with pellets or maize and weighed 34.5kg.

In second place was Steve “Cinderella” Higgins from the other very hot peg, peg 1. Steve has been struggling of late with the heat and it was rumoured that he was not attending matches due to the extreme heat and the fact that his hair gel was melting. He made no mistake from peg one and caught carp on the pole with maggots for 17.66kg.

In third place was Terry Stroud, Terry

is a fairly new match angler but has come on leaps and bounds with his shing since joining the club. From unfancied peg 4 he weighed 16.04kg.

I show the full table of weights a thing I do not usually do but it shows that we caught over 200kg of sh at an average weight of just over 10kg. Not bad going on a very hot summer’s day.

Rods N Reels

The cub is still having its August sabbatical but the following day 5 anglers turned out and shed a small match on pegs 29 to 37.

The match was shed in two hours of heavy rain but was won by Terry Brindley with a fantastic 34.40kg from peg 29. Asked how he shed he replied, double 4mm pellet. Now anyone that

knows Terry will treat this remark with the contempt it deserves. Without question on looking at the quality carp he caught, he de nitely shed dirty great lumps of Paste.

1st Terry Brindley

34.40kg peg 29

2nd Neil McBernie

24.78kg peg 35

3rd Nick Bastock

21.56kg peg 31

4th Ian Brown

peg 33

17.52kg

5th Barry Homer

10.20kg peg 37

Ian Brown

SOLUTIONS

Dacia Sandero Stepway 2018, Manual, Petrol, 152,200 kms, 4x2, 1.0L, ABS, PAS, Radio, AUX/USB , Cruise control, Climate control, Reverse camera, Bluetooth, Multifunctional steering wheel, Navigation. 10,995€

Ford Focus Titanium 2019, Manual, Diesel, 139,927 kms, Hatchback/Saloon, 1.5L. ABS, PAS, Parking sensors, Radio, USB, A/C, Climate control, Bluetooth, Multifunctional steering wheel, Navigation. 14,995€

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