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Guardamar couple arrested on cruise with £500k of cocaine

popular British couple, Roger and Susan Clarke, aged 72 and 70, were arrested

by Portuguese police after their cruise ship MS

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Marco Polo docked in Lisbon on December 4.

The couple were held after being caught with cocaine in their suitcase worth in excess of £500,000.

The drugs were hidden in false bottoms in the suitcases, distributed evenly among the four cases in the cabin. There were nine kilos of cocaine in total.

Vitor Ananais, who led the

operation for the Policia Judiciaria, said “We knew who were looking for and we boarded the cruise ship with a search warrant.”

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It is thought that they acted following a tip off from Spanish police and the National Crime Agency, who have had the couple under surveillance.

Ananais said that he believed they were smuggling the cocaine into UK for dealers who are probably based on the Costa del Sol According to reports in the Portuguese newspaper Correio da Manha the pair were already known to police and both have criminal records in the UK. The pensioners, who had paid £3,000 each for their Caribbean cruise tickets, were remanded in prison last Wednesday following a court appearance the day after their arrest. It is thought that they are unlikely to face court again for about three months as the investigation continues.

A spokesperson said that "They haven’t said a word since their arrest, even to insist they’re innocent and claim the drugs were planted on them, although Mrs Clarke, who is being kept in isolation in Tires prison near Lisbon, is crying all the time.

A friend of the couple who live in Guardamar del Segura, refused to be named but was quoted as saying: “They were living in sheltered accommodation

but decided to move to Spain about 3 years ago, because that is where all Roger’s family live. We are all shocked by what has happened. They are a nice normal couple.”

Both are regulars at the Med Bar in El Raso where Roger, a former soldier, joined, and regularly played in, the golf society.

Their 33-night cruise began in Tilbury, Essex, on November 5. A fellow passenger said “They seemed just like any other couple — they just really, really enjoyed a drink, but who doesn’t?” he said. “I went ashore with them a couple of times and Roger paid for everything with cash. Even on the boat he would just get wads of cash out of his pocket. But they dodged all the photos, which is so odd for a cruise. Apart from that they were just a lovely couple in their early seventies, having a good time in the sun.”

A spokesperson for the Portuguese Police said that "They haven’t said a word since their arrest, even to insist they’re innocent and claim the drugs were planted on them, although Mrs Clarke, who is being kept in isolation in Tires prison near Lisbon, is crying all the time.

If found guilty, both face sentences of life imprisonment.(Images: Facebook) Left: Mrs Clarke had recently posted the couple’s Christmas message on Facebook.

Right: A poster that she shared on FB last year.

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Five Guardia Civil Officers accused of torture F

ive officers from the Torrevieja Guardia Civil have been charged with crimes of torture, injury, falsification of documents and omission of a duty to pursue crimes. The Prosecutor's Office has requested five years in prison (two years for torture and three years for inflicting injuries) and disqualification from public employment for ten years for each of them, while there is a further private prosecution that requests an additional three years for falsehood in document.

The judge has now heard statements from all the accused, the complainant, two civil guard witnesses, the girlfriend of one of the officers and a doctor. Evidence is still to be declared by a forensic officer, more witnesses and an expert. The defendants have all pleaded not guilty.

The complaint dates back to 11 October 2009, when one of the defendants, an agent of the Civil Guard who was in plain clothes, had an altercation with the complainant and a companion. According to the Prosecutor he shouted "F***ing foreigners, you are always bothering us and making a fuss."

From there, an argument began and the Civil Guard, allegedly, punched and kicked the complainant several times in the face. He shouted "You do not know who I am,” as a resi-

dent in the building, hearing the screams, saw what happened as he looked out of a window.

Both the individual who had been assaulted and his companion fled the scene, while the police office went to the Civil Guard barracks in search of two companions. The three agents then located the victim and his colleague, arresting them both for resistance to authority.

According to the Prosecutor's Office they continued to beat the first complainant “shouting at him "This happens to you when you try to kill a Civil Guard".

They took him to a cell where the kicks and punches were repeated, while they said, “You have made the worst mistake of your life". They are also alleged to have further beaten him while he was being transferred to Torrevieja hospital for treatment to his injuries.

As a result, the complainant suffered a broken disc, neck and back pain, cuts and broken ribs. He was unable to return to work for almost 2 months.

The Prosecutor's Office believes that the three agents, in collusion with two others, assaulted the complainant before the arrest, during his detention and again in jail.

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of occasions between now and the planned opening of the International Airport.

The airport security arrangements will be led by the Guardia Civil with the assistance of the National Police who will be responsible for the entry and exit of passengers.

Van Gogh Alive: The Experience in Alicante Torrevieja acts against the owners of 111 illegal billboards Torrevieja council has completed 111 cases for breaches of the municipal ordinance with regard to unsightly and illegal advertising billboards in the town. In so doing they have collected 46,800 euros in fines.

Over one hundred files were opened through the SUMA office, almost all to the same advertising company, most of which have now been settled with fines amounting to 46,862 euros.

In eight cases, the fine was reduced because the company adopted measures to comply with the law provided in the ordinance, which only allows this type of activity to be carried out under license.

The municipal actions to put a stop to this type of land use began with the previous municipal government and has intensified in the current mandate. Unfortunately there are many plots of land that are

the responsibility of the Generalitat or the Ministry of Development and where the city council is unable to act.

Rafal presents its candidacy as Cultural Capital Rafal has presented it’s candidacy to become the Cultural Capital of the Valencian Community for municipalities of less than 5,000 inhabitants.

La Plaza de EspaĂąa was chosen to show off the proposal to the people of the town with presentation that has been created to illustrate just how it can become a reality in the next few months.

The mayor of the municipality, Manuel Pineda, said during the presentation that "this project is very important for Rafal because it shows the firm commitment that the municipality makes to culture and the value that it places on the traditions and history of the town."

The project includes a diverse account of the municipality including many of its historical features, as well as those of the personalities who have marked the history of the Raphaelian culture particularly the many musicians who have spread the name of the town across the country and the globe.

Covera Emergency plan finally agreed The most recent procedures to be finalised at Corvera Airport are those for security and the airport emergency plan which were finally approved by the board last week .

In case of accidents the plan establishes a a protocol at the airport within 8km of the runway and terminal building taking in the local municipalities of Torre Pacheco and Fuente Alamo.

The procedures are intended to establish the coordinated response of all airport staff with Civil Protection and will be tested on a number

Over 60,000 people visited the multi-sensory exhibition 'Van Gogh Alive that closed in Alicante at the weekend after more than three months, with organisers hailing it as resounding public success It now moves to Madrid, from December 26 to February 26, where more than half of the tickets put up for sale so far have already been snapped up.

Since 13 September the exhibition hall of the Lonja del Pescado de Alicante has allowed the public to get closer to the personality and work of Vincent Van Gogh. A multisensory and immersive proposal created by Grande Exhibitions that millions of people around the world have fallen in love with and which is on tour for the very first time in Spain.

This Constitution holiday was a complete sell out with organisers having to close the doors after exhausting the 4,100 available tickets.

More than 300 school visits took place and there have also been 80 different Valencian associations that have also passed through the exhibition.

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Is Orihuela’s unpopular mayor ready to stand again?

Bascuñana says he “can feel the love.”

One of the most significant recent developments in Orihuela’s emerging mayoral race is how the current leader, Emilio Bascuñana, now appears to be dipping his toes in the 2019 Partido Popular leadership contest.

Bascuñana says he “can feel the love.”

The mayor of Orihuela, Emilio Bascuñana, said on Tuesday that he felt that he once again had the support of the Partido Popular to stand as the candidate for mayor in the municipal elections of May 2019.

In a statement to the press he said, "My party knows of my dedication and my character and I feel that I have the support of my party and the people of Orihuela to continue this work for four more years and conclude the project that we started in 2015".

Bascuñana highlighted the work carried out by the current government team saying that he believes

that Orihuela "feels satisfied with my management of the city council. I think we have given a clear example of what can be done, because stability and management have been prioritized to solve the problems of the Oriolan people before any personal ambition".

Tales from your grandparents, to those of grandchildren. Traits inher- He appealed to the Orihuela PP President Dámaso Aparicio, to ited. whom he said that "the party that Don't let memories be forgotten - a does not have diversity, discrepanpersonal family or personal publicies and different options, would cation will last forever - for future be a poor party ". generations.

To those who oppose his re-elecEmail Andrew Atkinson direct to tion he said "We must show unity discuss your family publication to get the necessary strength, for today: the good of the PP, and for the lancashiremedia@gmail.com good of Orihuela."

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Home safely on safe tyres for teenagers campaign

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yreSafe, the UK’s tyre safety charity, is launching a new awareness campaign aimed at all those parent chauffeurs taking their children to swimming, music lessons, drama, dance, football, karate and the innumerable other activities they enjoy. By the time their child is 20, they are likely to have spent over 3,000 hours

driving them around - that’s 125 days non-stop motoring.

Parents can clock up over 30 miles a week driving their children to different clubs and hobbies or 1,500 miles a year, almost the same as driving from Land’s End to John O’Groats and back. And it’s not just them clocking up the miles, it’s their tyres too.

While it’s the driver’s responsibility to check them and keep them in good condition worryingly, more than one in four parents may be driving with illegal or poorly maintained tyres*.

The Home Safely on Safe Tyres campaign highlights the importance of tyres in minimising the risks to drivers and their young passengers while on the roads. It also emphasises to all drivers entrusted with child care that it is their responsibility to check the condition of their car’s tyres.

With the message You might be up for driving them there – but are your tyres? the posters, leaflets and animation advise how drivers can carry out general tyre maintenance themselves. Alternatively, drivers can ask a tyre professional to ensure their tyres’ air pressure, condition and tread depth are safe and legal.

This year’s carer campaign follows the success of the 2016 awareness drive aimed at mums-to-be and the 2017 campaign aimed at drivers with toddlers. For further information on the Home Safely on Safe Tyres campaign, please visit www.tyresafe.org.

87 year old Dorothy’s surprise Land Rover Reunion 87 year-old Dorothy Peters enjoyed a literal drive down memory lane when Land Rover took her off-roading in one of the earliest Land Rovers in existence as the retired employee got to go offroad in the vehicle she worked with 70 years ago.

In July 1946 at the age of 15, Solihull-born Dorothy joined the service department at the Lode Lane factory working alongside the first Series

Land Rovers to be built at the site. In June this year, Dorothy went to Land Rover’s 70th celebration event in Solihull, with a photograph album of her time working at the plant.

The reunion was made possible by Mike Bishop, Land Rover Classic’s Reborn Engineering Specialist and heritage expert, who spotted an old photograph of Dorothy posing next to a car he now owned.

Mike said: “I was approached by a very charming lady with some pictures of her time at Solihull, I had no idea we would share a special connection to ‘number 16’. Her enthusiasm for the company and this vehicle in particular was won-

derful as was her surprise when she discovered I now owned the car! I knew instantly we needed to reunite them.”

Over the course of the following weeks the Land Rover team at Solihull worked with Dorothy’s daughter to create a day full of surprises, bringing her back to Solihull and back to the car she posed next to in the treasured photo 70 years earlier.

Dorothy said: “I couldn’t believe the reaction to my pictures at the Festival in Solihull. I had no idea this one conversation would take me on a journey down memory lane and on the wonderful off-road track at Solihull.

“The opportunity to share this day with my daugh-

Mike Bishop, Land Rover heritage expert, spotted an old photograph of Dorothy posing next to a car he now owned

ter and granddaughters was a wonderful surprise and to see how different the factory is today was very special. It all felt like a dream and I won’t ever forget it.”

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Hopi Ear Candling Thermo-Auricular therapy (Hopi Ear Candles) What are Hopi Candles?

Hopi Ear Candles are hollow tubes made of cotton, soaked in beeswax, honey and herbs. When lit, the candle acts like a chimney, causing warm air inside it to rise and creating a vacuum at the bottom. This vacuum gently stimulates the ear, facilitating removal of excess wax and impurities

The procedure is repeated on the other ear, and then the patient lies on his/her back for a gentle drainage massage on the face.

It is then important for the patient to have a drink of water and lie still for at least 10 minutes before he/she stands up What are the benefits?

How are the candles used?

As their action is so gentle, this treatment is particularly suitable for children What are the effects?

In most cases the treatment is extremely soothing and relaxing, leaving the patient with a sense of well-being and reduced pressure in the ears or head. A little warmth is felt, and hissing and crackling noises are heard, with a little popping. Most people say that it is a very pleasant experience!

The initial effect can be an improvement in hearing or freer nasal breathing and an improved sense of smell. However, improvements can continue occurring for a day or two.

Safety I use BIOSUN Ear Candles which are medical products Class IIa according to medical device directive 93/42/EEC, and are regularly tested by independent institutes. You can therefore be confident that the candles are made of the highes quality and safety standards.

Course in hopi ear candling Body Harmony offers a one day course in learning Hopi Ear Candling which will enable you to offer treatments to others. With this course you will get a certificate, and a comprehensive manual.

*The ear is infected

If you would like to book an appointment or any further details about treatments or courses, then please contact Christine Quinlan at body Harmony. The telephone number is 966 795 103 or email on bodyharmony44@gmail.com

*The patient is allergic to any of the candles components e.g. beeswax

We are based In La Marina

When should candles not be used?

Use of the candles is contra-indicated if: *The ear drum is perforated, (perforated ear drums can heal up) *Grommets are in places

Rojales concert for Care Home Every Friday from the Residential Home Volunteer Team division of Age Concern, accompany residents from the Residencia 3a Edad Mediterraneo Home in Rojales. They stroll around the town and stop for a coffee and welcomed conversation.

Every year Age Concern also organise an afternoon for the residents of Christmas carols and songs and Friday 7th December was that day.

The residents sat in the huge courtyard and enjoyed listening to popular vocal group The Rascals.

This multi-national audience sang and clapped along to songs sang in both English and Spanish. Rosario, one of our volunteers, brought along his acoustic guitar which added to the spirit of the afternoon.

Residents were treated to a non- alcoholic beverage and a selection of cakes and biscuits whilst waiting for the arrival of Papa Noel who gave them each a card and gift, kindly donated by The Rascals.

Megan, one of Age Concern’s long standing volunteers acted as MC and dressed as a pantomime dame, ensuring the residents had an afternoon to remember.

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The practitioner then massages gently around the ear, using draining movements towards the neck.

Hopi candles can be used for many conditions including deafness caused by excess wax, congested sinuses, irritation in the ears, ringing or noises in the ears, helps with tinnitus, glue ear, colds, flu, headaches and migraines.

The lit candle is inserted into the outer ear and the flame is allowed to burn down to within a short distance of the marked red line, when the candle is then removed gently and extinguished in some water.

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It is important to note that the candle does not suck wax out of the ear. It stimulates the ear to eliminate the wax naturally, ensuring maximum safety

The treatment should be carried out in a relaxed, draught free atmosphere and the patient should lie in a comfortable position on his/her side with their head supported on a pillow. A small cotton towel should cover the hair.

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Walkers raise 1,000 euro for Pink Ladies On Sunday 9th December at the annual Maria and the Pink Ladies and Panthers Santa Walk from Zenia Boulevard and around the local area of Orihuela Costa, there were 120 walkers and over â‚Ź1000 was raised and donated to the AECC to help in their fight against cancer.

Special thanks to Simon at Sunshine FM, The Crazy Ladies and the Honeys. The Pink Ladies group also collected two shopping trolleys full of food and toiletries for those less fortunate at Reach Out.

Not Drake, SAMM Sailors History tells us that Francis Drake played bowls before setting off to battle the armada. Now the sailors of SAMM, The Sailing Association Mar Menor, are following in his footsteps.

Each month the Social Committee, led by Jill Chorley organise a fun bowls completion at the new Pinatar Bowling alley On December 5th, 26 members attended but only 21 actually played, the remaining 5 were enthusiastic cheerers-on.

After a very hard fought competition Mick Burgess was declared the overall winner.

So all in All not a bad day.

Special thanks also to Councillor Sophia Alvarez for making all the arrangements for the day with the local police etc.

And of course the Zenia Boulevard management for all their help and support.

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The Orihuela Costa’s ‘Big Reveal’

wo significant events for the Orihuela Costa Branch of The Royal British Legion last week, the ‘big reveal’ of the total amount raised by the 2018 Poppy Appeal and the very first appearance of the RBL Concert Band at the Town Hall Carol Concert on Saturday evening.

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There was a sizeable amount collected at Iceland in San Javier by Diana Wiltshire and her army of volunteers while a number of other branch members spent four days at Alicante-Elche Airport where the poppy boxes attracted worthwhile donations in both Euros and UK Sterling.

On Thursday local Poppy Appeal coordinator Eddie Coleman, with the assistance of nine lady members, announced that the branch had once again surpassed all expectations with their Poppy Appeal by raising the incredible sum of €49,162.80, over 4,000 more than last year, which in itself was a record amount.

In addition to the donations gathered from the sale of poppies fundraising has continued all year round, one valuable source of income being the bookshelves, managed by Don and June Williams and that are located in a number of bars around the region.

From small beginnings only 9 years ago, when the branch was first formed, and supporters collected a little over €6,000, the amount has increased year on year, thanks to the hard work and dedication of it’s enthusiastic members.

Golf contributed €9,000 to the total amount thanks to the generosity of local societies and the efforts of Mick ‘the grip’ Reeves, Mick Gossage and Mike Probert.

A super evening also at the Playa Flamenca Town Hall on Saturday where the RBL Concert Band were out once again, under the direction of David Last, to play a selection of Christmas Carols, along with approximately a hundred people of mixed nationality.

Organised by the Councillor for Foreign Residents Sofia Alvarez, they played a dozen or so popular carols including the Spanish classic Fum, Fum Fum, although many of the traditional moves associated with the song were sadly lacking, presumably as a result of the gathered ensemble being 50 or 60 years older than the children who usually act them out.

This was the first such gathering of carols organised by the town hall but it certainly won’t be the last. As the RBL MD said he now knows what is expected so there will be no excuse why the crowd can’t be multiplied tenfold when the band plays again next Christmas.

Perhaps the absence of a P.A. system will also be addressed for 2019 although, with a small choir provided by the Studio 32 Theatre Group encouraging the gathering to join in, it still proved to be a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

Spain District North of the RBL has 19 Branches and all of them arrange regular and varied social events, as well providing support to our beneficiaries. Local Branches meet in Gran Alacant, Torrevieja and on the Orihuela Costa. New members are always welcome and you do not need to have an Armed Forces background to enjoy the activities that the Branches have to offer.

Locations and details of all the Branches can be found at: www.britishlegion.org. uk/counties/spain-north.

For welfare support and information, please email: assistance.rbl.dns@gmail.com or call 676 451 780.

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Party for foreign residents - but not those on the coast

One out of every three residents in the municipality of Orihuela is of foreign origin, the vast majority of course are living on the Orihuela Costa, so bearing in mind the track record of the Orihuela City Council when it comes to their consideration for the residents of the coast, it came as no surprise that the Councillor for Social Welfare, Equality and Immigration, Sabina Goretti Galindo, decided to hold the area’s Intercultural Fair in the heart of Orihuela City, 40 km away from the hub of the foreign population.

With no public transport between the coast and the city and with little publicity given to the event anywhere other than Orihuela, it came as no surprise to note that the city fair was only sparsely attended, despite the hype issued by the councillor following the event.

"Knowing their culture we can get closer and better welcome our new neighbors," she said as she addressed a small crowd of people last weekend, many of them Spanish, at the Glorieta 'Gabriel Miró'.

The largest foreign nationality settled in Orihuela is the British with 10,000 registered voters, where on the coast they actually outnumber the Spanish, but the councillor’s reasoning for holding the event in Orihuela City was that “the British group living on the coast is older and they have other preferences", while the foreigners who settle in town and districts have come in search of jobs in the hope of improving their economy.”

Quite obviously Dña Galindo seems completely unaware of the many thousands of British expats who live and work on the

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coast, many in their own businesses, providing much needed employment and contributing both their skills and their taxes to the well-being of the municipality. Why else would she ignore them and the important contribution that they make?

“The celebration transformed Orihuela into an all-encompassing and diverse city,” she said, “demonstrating to the immigrant population that they have total acceptance.”

What a pity that in spreading her message she failed to include the largest group of foreign dwellers in the municipality, the many thousands who are resident on the Orihuela Costa, who pay her wages and who contribute significantly to the financial wellbeing of the city and of the municipal government.

A cheque for 654 euros was presented to Stevie Spit by Ray Sanderson, Chairman of the Las Filipinas Petanca Club

A chess The Las Filipinas Petanca Club held a competition on set made Monday 10th December and raised 654 euros for the San Jose Obrero Orphanage in Orihuela.

The club invited their members to a fun petanca competition, a BBQ lunch and held a raffle with very generous donations from local bars, restaurants and businesses.

The players were entertained during the lunch by ukulele players who practice at Las Filipinas Central Social and provided a great atmosphere for the oc-casion .

The winner of the competition was Linda Ashworth who was presented with her prize by Councillors Noelia Torres and Sole Soto from Ayuntamiento de San Miguel.

The cheque for 654 euros was presented to Stevie Spit by Ray Sanderson, Chairman of the Las Filipinas Petanca Club who thanked Stevie for attending.

Miguel, Enrique, manager of the Filipinas Centro Social, the centre's Steve Spit gave a brief outline of the need for donations and said “ ukulele players, the local businesses who had given raffle prizes and The money will be used to buy much needed mattresses for the donations, the Las Filipinas Petanca club committee for all of their Orphanage. Some of which are being delivered the following morhard work and the members who had given so gener-ously to make it ning (11th)” Ray Sanderson (Chairman) wished to thank the Ayuntamiento de San such a successful day.

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Use your vote to ensure ‘fair play’ The newly-formed AE Orihuela Costa is making a last ditch appeal to local residents (Spanish and ex-pats) to get themselves on the local Padron and ensure they are eligible to vote in next May’s local elections.

Presidents and vice presidents of a number of local urbanisations met on Friday in La Florida to work out ways to get the message across that they must act within this week unless they will lose the right to vote and will have to wait years for the next chance.

The message is they must go to the Town Hall in Playa Flamenca, with their NIE, Passport and a copy and Padron and ensure they are on the vot-

ers’ list.

Agrupacion Electoral or AE is a citizens’ movement – not a political party with the aim of presenting candidates to get one or more elected to Orihuela Council.

One of the leading lights in the newlyformed organisation is Ivan Perez, who told the meeting that the present problem is that not one councillor on the city-based Orehula Council lives in Orihuela Costa, and that means that appeals for cash to improve street cleaning, refuse collection pothole or pavement repairs, or for more facilities like a theatre, library, central meeting hall, fire and ambulance and police station and well-maintained open areas and children’s playgrounds fall on deaf ears.

He said that only 17% of money raised in taxes on the Costa is spent on the coast. The rest finds its way to improve facilities in the city and surrounding villages.

Pets in Spain Christmas Fair Age Concern at Iceland

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ast week, Age Concern were at Iceland supermarket at San Fulgencio fundraising for the Charity with a huge Christmas

Draw.

Shoppers bought raffle tickets in the hope of winning a mega hamper of Christmas Fayre, hamper of bottles of spirits or a 25 euro voucher donated by Iceland.

Age Concern would like to thank everyone who bought tickets and to those who generously made cash donations.

The draw made a whopping 780 euro which will go to maintaining and upgrading our inventory of mobility aids and the continual support for the over 50’s on the Southern Costa Blanca.

It was a lucky Pam Rossiter from La Marina who won the first prize, Mr Coventry from Benijofar won the hamper of spirits and Mrs Wales pocketed the 25 euro voucher to spend in Iceland.

A very well done to all the lucky winners.

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The Christmas Fair and fund raising event at the Pets In Spain charity shop on La Marina urbanisation was a home baking and barking success.

The charity sends a BIG THANK YOU to all their charity shop volunteers, animal fosterers, adopters and supporters for their hard work and dedication which enabled them to put on this event to raise funds and support their cause.

The total proceeds from organised activities on the day was 871 Euros, the charity also received a 1000 Euros boost from Pets In Spain volunteer Lorna, her husband Mark and their friends.

Info on Pets In Spain and their campaigns go to www.petsinspain.com or in Facebook petsin.spain1, or call 645 469 253.

CINEMA PILAR English Language Cinema in Pilar de la Horadada Calle Canalejas 4 Thursday 20th of December at 7pm and Saturday, 22nd of December at 5pm

THE MAN WHO INVENTED CHRISTMAS 'The Man Who Invented Christmas' tells of the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and other classic characters from "A Christmas Carol".

The film shows how Charles Dickens mixed real life inspirations with his vivid imagination to conjure up unforgettable characters and a timeless tale.

Cast: Christopher Plummer, Jonathan Pryce, Miriam Margolyes,

Dur: 1hr 34min Genre: Drama | Biography | Christmas

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“We want to start the process of redressing this, but the first step is to get every resident here to get on the Padron and ensure they are eligible to vote, and of course vote in May. But we only have this coming week to do it.

The town hall effectively closes down after Friday, December 21st and won’t re-open until after the Coming of the Kings in January and by then the voters’ list for the May elections will have closed.”

He aims to be outside the Town Hall doors at 10am this Wednesday and Friday to help anyone who wants help to get themselves on the voters’ list.

Had you been to either of the two Christmas concerts performed by Andante International Classical Choir at the churches of Los Montesinos and Benijofar on December lst and 9th, then you would have witnessed performances of an extremely high standard.

The choir exudes such quality as members follow the musical interpretation of its Musical Director, Karen Blagbrough, and the sensitive accompaniament of Natalya Komyak.

Carols well-known and not so familiar set to innovative arrangements, some by Eric Wayman, formed a most interesting and engaging programme.

This is only the 2nd year of the choir's formation by Eleonora van de Vecht and has grown in number creating a beautiful balance of sound, but more bass and tenor voices would be welcome. Please contact kaemichelle65@gmail.com for info.

Rehearsals begin on 10th January, 2019.

An Andante Christmas Photo: Georges Wouters

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CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ANSWERS QUICK ACROSS: 1 Inter; 4 Confess; 8 Anxious; 9 Moist; 10 Pick; 11 Come-down; 13 Heed; 14 Fete; 16 Rigidity; 17 Hang; 20 Alert; 21 Imagine; 22 Elevate; 23 Treat.

DOWN: 1 Inappropriate; 2 Toxic; 3 Room; 4 Custom; 5 Numbered; 6 Episode; 7 Sit in judgment; 12 Vendetta; 13 Hygiene; 15 Strike; 18 Alike; 19 Last.

CRYPTIC CRYPTIC ACROSS: 1 Bored; 4 Decided; 8 Lumbago; 9 Throb; 10 Sate; 11 Sporadic; 13 Sump; 14 Aces; 16 Epistles; 17 Isle; 20 Caddy; 21 Torment; 22 Nightie; 23 Baker.

DOWN: 1 Belisha beacon; 2 Remit; 3 Dear; 4 Droops; 5 Cataract; 6 Derides; 7 Debt collector; 12 Amethyst; 13 Shindig; 15 Gentle; 18 Sleek; 19 Drab.

Solution on Page 22 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.

QUIZ ANSWERS

1. What was Sir Donald Bradman's last Test score?

2. If you had a seaside holiday in Bulgaria, on what sea would you be?

3. What is the method of signalling with flags known as?

4. What is India's major religion?

5. Who wrote the song While My Guitar Gently Weeps?

6. On which island is Tokyo situated?

7. In Greek legend, what was the half man-half bull called?

8. Who in 1988 became the Prime Minister of Pakistan?

9. Where was Greta Garbo born?

10. To which actor was Alley McBeal star Dyan Cannon married to in 1960's?

11. Which European mainland nation was the first to defeat England at soccer in Britain?

12. What early fever remedy was extracted from the bark of the cinchona tree?

13. Who won the Miss Hungary beauty title in 1936 but had to give it up because she was under 16?

14. In 1977, which French film director played a scientist in Close Encounters of the Third Kind?

15. What were all Britons able to enjoy for the first time on 29th May 1871?

16. What caring organization was established in

Hall, Study, Library, Billiard Room, Conservatory or Ballroom, 23. Lace, 24.

Vomiting, 25. Jeans, 26.

Sardinia, 27. A Teapot, 28. Germany, 29. Tina Turner, 30. True (to keep their food from freezing)

SUDOKU CHALLENGE

Introduction (8) Grant (5) Diminish (6) Deficiencies (12) Disparage (3,4) Merit (4) Outdated (3-9) Discretion (8) Risk (7) Intellectual (6) Frequently (5) Sibilation (4)

L EA D E R T R I V I A Q U I Z Britain by Chad Varah in 1953?

17. Who was finally given the full rank and privileges of a British prince in 1957?

18. What team did Tranmere Rovers beat 13-4 in the highest-ever scoring game in English League Football?

19. What was the name of the first spacecraft that landed on the moon?

20. Which beleaguered City of London trading institutions hopeful motto is "In Utmost Good faith"?

21. What country’s car registration sticker is CDN 22. Name three of the nine rooms where murders can be committed in the game of cluedo 23. What is traditionally given on the 13th wedding anniversary 24. What is Emetophobia a fear of 25. In Cockney rhyming slang what does Harpers and Queens mean?

26. Which is furthest south ? Corsica or Sardinia?

27. What starts with `T`, ends with `T` and has `T` in it?

28. Which European country is the largest consumer of beer per head?

29. Which female singer sang the James Bond theme song `Goldeneye` 30. True or False: Most Eskimos have fridges?

Francois Truffaut, 15. A Bank Holiday, 16. The Samarians, 17. The Duke of Edinburgh, 18.

Oldham Athletic, 19.

The Soviet "Luna II", 20.

Lloyds of London, 21.

Canada, 22. Kitchen, Dining Room, Lounge,

DOWN 1. Vagrant was in front getting trodden on (8) 2. A labyrinth that will astonish (5) 4. Erratic DIY nut is far from neat! (6) 5. Not enough corresponding insurance business? (12) 6. Bet deal is made after it should have been (7) 7. Lift sound beams (4) 8. Scholarly postman? (3,2,7) 12. On which to lie about dead bets? (8) 14. A chore for smoothing things over? (7) 16. Specimen offered by politician in auction (6) 18. Go up about victory which is due (5) 19. Let out red mark left by wound (4)

DOWN 1.

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14.

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1. Zero, 2. Black Sea, 3.

Semaphore, 4. Hindu, 5.

George Harrison, 6.

Honshu, 7. Monotaur, 8.

Benazhir Bhutto, 9.

Sweden, 10. Cary Grant, 11. Hungary (6-3 in 1953), 12. Quinine, 13.

Zsa Zsa Gabor, 14.

ACROSS 1. Return some - it's a catch (4) 3. Comparatively cool creeper? (8) 9. It's very hard for a mad backward worker (7) 10. Two learners within 24 hours amuse themselves (5) 11. Pretend a rope is prepared to carry more weight (12) 13. Belied being suitable for consumption (6) 15. The captain's game? (6) 17. Devices to make points on cart (12) 20. Rebuke first children going to conceal themselves (5) 21. Writers I have taken to be thoughtful (7) 22. Record of voice-range (8) 23. Our suffrage definitely includes the old (4)

ACROSS 1.

Drama (4) 3.

Keep (8) 9.

Capacitated (7) 10. Possessor (5) 11. Amendment (12) 13. Generous (6) 15. Angle (6) 17. Improbability (12) 20. Bury (5) 21. Restrict (7) 22. Uniformly (8) 23. Formerly (4)

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‘Twitters from the Atlantic’ Barrie Mahoney was a head teacher and school inspector in the UK, as well as a reporter in Spain, before moving to the Canary Islands to launch and edit a new English language newspaper.

He enjoys life in the sun as a columnist and author, and continues to write a series of popular novels, books for expats, as well as designing mobile apps and websites to promote the Canary Islands.

Letters from the Canary Islands and Spain

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s is the custom in the ‘Letters from the Atlantic’ series, this book includes letters written over a one-year period from the Canary Islands. These letters are inspired by life in the Canary Islands and Spain and are intended for all those who love these beautiful islands and the country that it is part of.

The winter months have now set in, and much of Europe is currently facing chilly temperatures, rain, heavy cloud and even snow. As I write this on a sunny, warm morning in December, I am reminded of those words uttered by Christopher Columbus when he referred to these island as “The Fortunate Isles”; they certainly are.

Despite living in what I have come to appreciate as one of the best places on Earth to live and work, these islands are not always the paradise that many claim them to be. In my weekly letters, I try to give a balanced and honest view of living on these islands, which is why I sometimes write about poverty and food banks, high unemployment, lack of affordable housing, the migrant crisis, physical and mental abuse, animal cruelty, robbery, murder, and drug and alcohol abuse to name just a few of the human conditions that impact upon this ‘paradise’.

These disturbing reports often surprise readers and I occasionally receive indignant emails from island lovers who wish to express their displeasure about my more ‘negative letters’. “You should

focus on the best things about these lovely islands”, I am told. “We don’t want to read about island misery; we get enough of that at home”, I was told recently by a visiting tourist.

I do not work for the tourist industry, nor the islands’ government.

My aim, as always, is to try and give an unbiased and informed view of real life on these islands and Spain, and not to reflect the often dishonest, yet idyllic pictures in all those holiday brochures.

Sorry to shatter illusions of near paradise, but life here is just not like that.

Whilst most of those ‘all inclusive’ glass palaces are owned and managed by overseas business interests, it is local people who have to work long, unsocial hours, often with low pay and poor working conditions to ensure that our overseas visitors have an enjoyable and memorable time.

For those who live and work in the Canary Islands and Spain, as well as other European countries, the looming spectre of Brexit has, for many, created a troublesome year. The future of Brits living in European Union countries remains uncertain, although all hope that common sense and pragmatism will eventually prevail for the benefit of everyone.

The dream that myself and many others were able to fulfil of living and working in any European country and not to be restrained by location due an accident of birth, looks as if it will be denied to others in the future. Work and residency permits, driven by the need to restrict migration, which most had thought had long gone, have once again raised their ugly heads. The freedoms that we have been able to enjoy in the last forty years or so, look as if they are about to change. Only time will tell whether Brexit was a wise and successful strategy or not.

On a more positive note, this book aims to celebrate what I and many others enjoy about living in these wonderful islands, as well as Spain. It has been a joy this year to find that the islands’ government has found ways of significantly reducing the costs for residents to travel across all the islands, as well as to the Spanish Peninsular.

This strategy is helping residents across all the islands to discover

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the many unique features of each island, as well as the opportunity to travel to Peninsular Spain, which has previously been denied to them, because of high travel costs. In addition, most of the islands are now offering heavily discounted tickets for internal travel, which is helping the unemployed to seek jobs further afield, students to access higher education, as well helping older people to explore and socialise.

On a more personal note, these islands are for me a paradise, and I could not imagine living anywhere else. When I first visited the Canary Islands on a package holiday so many years ago, I knew that one day, somehow, I would live here.

I have been fortunate, the UK being a member of the European Union has certainly helped, as did my career change from teacher to reporter. Life is short, and I hope that in some small way, this book, as well as other books in the ‘Letters from the Atlantic’ series will help to inspire and motivate others to ‘seek and live their dream’.

If you enjoyed this article, take a look at my websites: http://barriemahoney.com and http://thecanaryislander.com or read my latest book, ‘Living in Spain and the Canary Islands’ (ISBN: 9780995602724).

Available in paperback, as well as Kindle editions. Join me on Facebook: @barrie.mahoney

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Car and Vehicle Sales The Car of the Month at Automoviles Crespo is a 2015 Ford CMax Diesel which is on Special Offer priced at just 15,499 euro. Come along to our showroom in Elche and see our vast range of used cars or call 96 666 22 60 for all our latest offers.

The biggest and best for price, choice and quality.

Clasicos Legendarios have the following used vehicles for sale: Jaguar XKR 2007. 115.000KM. LHD. Convertible.

Black/ Magnolia leather. Extras including polybushes, milltek brakes and modified exhaust €27.500 Jaguar XFR. 29.000KM. LHD. White/Black leather. Very desirable car. Like brand new. €37.000 Jaguar XKR 2001. 27.000KM. LHD. British racing green/magnolia leather. Like brand new. €22.950 Jaguar XJS 4.0L 1995. Low KM. LHD. Convertible. €23.995 Jaguar XJS V12 5.3L. 1988.

159.000KM. RHD. Black/Grey leather. Rare collectable car. €17.995

Jaguar S-Type 2.5L V6 230.000KM. RHD. Anthracite (blue-grey). Impeccable condition. €3.000 Triumph TR4. Sold as is. For complete restoration. €7.000Visit our showroom in Redovan on Poligono San Carlos or call 965 030 924

Social and Clubs The next monthly meeting of the Orihuela Costa Branch of the Royal British Legion will be the Christmas meeting on 17 January 2019 at the Olympia Restaurant in Mil Palmeras starting at 7.30pm. All are welcome to join us.

RNA - The Royal Naval Assn meet at El Paraiso Restaurant behind Carrefour in Torrevieja at 3pm on the first Wednesday of every month. For info contact the secretary, Margaret Forshaw, on 966 92 1996 Age Concern Costa Blanca Sur is here to help you. Our aim is to assist with problem solving for the over 50’s and promote their well-being. We need volunteer Drivers and people to join our Residential Home Visiting Team.

You will visit people who live in a Residential Home, and take them out for a coffee either in a wheelchair or walking. If you think you can help Age Concern in this respect call into our centre at C/Paganini s/n, Urb. La Siesta 03184 Torrevieja or ring 966 786 887.

Or you can email: costablanca@ageconcern.org.es Badminton in Pilar de la Horadada.

Mon, Tues, Wed and Thurs.

10-12.30 pm. For information ring John McGilvray on 0034 965 27 2701 or Mobile 0034 634 658 506 or e mail carolejohn_3@hotmail.com Torrevieja Retired Activities Club meet on the third Wednesday in the month from 11-1pm at Marina Club Cafeteria, International Marina, Torrevieja.

We have a speaker at our monthly meetings, or quiz, etc. Enjoy an activity once a month such as petanca, mini golf, 10 pin bowling, and on the first Sunday of the month we organise a restaurant lunch. The joining fee is 10euros but you can attend one meeting or lunch before you join.

For info phone Sandy Hollywood, President 698 266 696 or Jill Hayes, membership Secretary 672 983 019.

HAH CB need you to help us help those in need in their own homes in areas surrounding Quesada, San Luis, La Siesta Torrevieja, La Mata, Orihuela Costa, Villamartin to Campoverde, short or long term medical conditions of all ages and nationalities.

Contact our head office on 965 328 794 or email: charitycentre helpathomecb@gmail.com.

Curious about the work of Samaritans in Spain? Interested in becoming a listener? Have a few hours a week to help with the charity shop, fundraising or admin? To find out more, come and join us for refreshments and a chat at our Centre in the Punta Marina Shopping Centre, by the Punta Prima roundabout, on the N332. (Volunteer positions are unpaid but expenses can be claimed).Email: spainsamsrecruits@outlook.com www.samaritansinspain.com The Orihuela Costa Drop In Centre is in C/Cipres, Lomas de Cabo Roig, where we can offer you a full range of activities Monday, Wednesday and Thursday including music, language classes, drawing and painting, sewing, general information, bereavement advice and more. Further info available at: oc.communitycare@gmail.com THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BAND IN SPAIN is looking for musicians, all instruments and of any nationality, to joint its band. We rehearse every Tuesday in Lomas de Cabo Roig.

Call or email the MD, David Last, 638 108 078 or last.david.1943@gmail.com

Churches and Services La Siesta Evangelical Church hold services each Sunday and everyone is welcome. Our 11.15am Services are held every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the month (and on the 5th Sunday, if this applies.)

On the 1st and 3rd Sunday’s our Services are at 9.30 am. Our choir sings at our 11.15 am Services and there is also a Sunday School, Stepping Stones, on these Sundays. For info see www.lasiestaevangelicalchurch.org or phone Pastor Keith on 666 180 108 The Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons) in Torrevieja meet at 10.00 each Sunday in their chapel at Rambla Juan Mateo Garcia, 104. All Welcome. You can phone or whatsapp the missionaries on 667 533 597..

International Christian Assembly, Calle Urbano Arregui, 23, Torrevieja - Evangelical nondenominational church. Sunday service 11a.m.; Sunday school; Prayer meetings; craft and computer clubs. Ladies Bible Study: Thursday 11a.m. Church Bible Study: Thursday 1.30p.m. House

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Lift. Roof solarium with fabulous views. € 115.000. Tel. 604 152 124 Below is a selection of just some of the properties currently available with Spanish Riviera Homes. If you would like additional info on any of our properties below Email: property@spanishrivierahomes.com or call: +34 617 537 866 La Siesta, Very cheap four bedroom, two bathroom detached Spanish villa for sale in La Siesta, Torrevieja. Four bedroom, two bathroom detached villa on a large plot. Reduced in price for a quick sale and is now selling at around €40,000 under the market value! Fully-fitted kitchen, white goods, lounge / diner, private swimming pool, fully-furnished. Ref: 000923.

Euro 209,950 Torrevieja First floor apartment, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 300m from the sea, terrace with open view, 50m2 living area. 94.000 euro. Reference: 000828.

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conservatory, fully furnished with air-conditioning, off-road parking, communal swimming pool. € 94.950. Reference: 000912 Orihuela-Costa Ground floor bungalow, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, South-facing, large living room with chimney, American kitchen, furnished, communal swimming pool € 144.950. Reference: 000916 Orihuela-Costa, Ground floor bungalow, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large corner garden, spacious living area, American kitchen, furnished, communal swimming pool. € 134.950. Reference: 000814

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BUSINESS OWNERS – It’s Time to Give Back for a Worthy Cause

Campoverde Neighbours Association.

The Neighbours' Association of Campoverde (Asociacion de Vecinos) has made its annual donations to various charities. The chosen charities this year are the San Jose Orphanage in Orihuela and Manos Unidas, both of which were given 500 euros.

Manos Unidas is an off-shoot of Caritas but carrying out the work in 3rd world countries. Pictured receiving the cheques are Father Jose Antonio, the parish priest for Pilar de la Horadada, and Mrs Enrique from Milar Domestic Appliance store.

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n January, Casas Espania, the local and reliable real estate agent, are hosting a fun-packed auction and meal in aid of a campaign which as touched many a heart.

Millie Grundy is a lively 13 year old girl who happens to have severe Scoliosis and needs an operation that is only available privately and costs in the region of 60,000€.

As Casas Espania says, in their great slogan for the campaign, “We've got your back, Millie”, and we have stolen for our headline, “it’s time to give back”, as they also need help themselves.

They are now on the lookout for local businesses to support them by giving prizes they can auction off on the night. Highlights of the auction lots so far include a web page package from the guys at Mediaelx - Páginas Web, spa treatments thanks to Hotel Dña Monse,

a round of golf courtesy of Alenda Golf plus many others, including yours, which will then also be added to the growing list of auction lots which they update on their website, https://casasespania.com/new/666/the-complete-auction-lot-list/ If you’re not a business owner and just want to go along on the night, remembering to take your cheque book of course, the event will be taking place at Carmens Bar/Restaurant in Torrevieja. Places are limited, and tickets cost just 20euro, so it is likely to sell out very soon, if it hasn’t already.

If you want more information, you can call into any of the Casas Espania offices, La Siesta in Torrevieja, Centro Comercial Zenia Golf II in La Zenia, Avenida de la libertad in Los Alcázares, or Urb. Pinar del Campoverde in Campoverde, or send an email to info@casasespania.com

Keith Freeman and Jill Dorsett, President and Secretary of the Asociacion de Vecinos presented the cheques.

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Vistabella Bowls Club by Lynne Bishop SAL Enterprise League Albatrosses went to San Miguel, they beat the Beagles...although they were a team short, well done! VB 84(8) - 63(4) SM. The Drivers were at home to San Miguel Alsatians. They had just two wins but only lost by one on the overall shot difference. VB 73(4) 74(8)/SM. Discovery league Eagles were also at home playing the Horadada Falcons, on this occasion the Falcons soared to greater heights and took the win...a great game though. VB 86(4) 103 (8) H. The Buggies played their game last week and finished top of the league for Christmas...

WINTER LEAGUE. Two matches this week the first one was brought forward from 19th Dec and played at home against El Cid. The team had four wins making it a great result..the shot difference wasn’t bad either. VB 113(10) - 60(2) EC. For this week’s match they travelled to Javea Green to challenge the league leaders who until then hadn’t lost a game, well done Vistabella for breaking their run which has put us top of the league...for the moment! VB 83(7) - 79(5) JG. Javea went on to win the Berleen. This was followed by a wonderful Christmas lunch for which we were truly thankful...it was yummy!

SOUTHERN LEAGUE A div. The Albatrosses currently at the top of the league faced a very tough game away at San Luis against the Lions, they did get two wins and a drawn game which just keeps them above the Lions on shot difference. VB 80(5) - 91(7) SL. The Picadors were away to the San Miguel Bulldogs, unfortunately with a depleted team they had to concede two rinks...where was everyone?

VB 46(2) - 74(10) SM. C div Swingers were home to Emerald Isle Roundheads, they also had to concede one rink but went on to win the other four, well done to them. VB 82(9) - 58(3) EI. The Conquistadors had a bye.

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Monte Mar Toreadors v El Rancho Broncos Played away at El Rancho a great result for the Matadors. Winning on three rinks and getting the overall shots. Well done to the winning teams of Pauline Merry, June Young skip Chris Merry, Gina Hindle, Wendy Oxley skip Danny King, Lynne Armitage, Ronnie Cairns skip Dave Melville. Shots 96 – 76, Pts Matadors 8 – 4 Broncos Monte Mar Toreadors v Quesada Rubies - A very competitive match against the Rubies, the Toreadors won on two rinks and the Rubies on three. It was even honours with six pts each. Well done to the winning teams of Julia and Ian Hamilton skip Graham Smyth, Sue and Les bounds skip Joan Harding.

Shots Toreadors 94 – 87 Rubies, Pts Toreadors 6 – 6 Rubies Monte Mar Matadors v Quesada Diamonds - A hard fought game to day against the Diamonds winning on two rinks. Well done to Pauline Merry, June Young skip Chris Merry, Lynne Armitage, Ronnie Cairns skip Dave Melville.

Shots Matadors 80 – 88 Diamonds. Pts 5 – 7 WINTER LEAGUE - Monte Mar v La Marina. Monte Mar were at home to La Marina for the last match of the year. A lovely day was had by all. With Monte Mar winning on two rinks well done to the winning rinks Paula Cleeter, June Young, Phil Goble skip Dave Melville, Gina Hindle, Diane Horsington Danny King skip Jack Burrell. Shots 69 – 97, Pts Monte Mar 4 – 8 La Marina Monte Mar Matadors v San Louis Trekkers. A rearranged match away at San Louis the Matadors won on one rink well done to Lynne Armitage, Ronnie Cairns skip Dave Melville. Shots 64 – 106, Pts Matadors 2 – 10 Trekkers For further information about Monte Mar Bowls and Social Club check out our website www.montemarbowls.com or email us at info@montemarbowls.com. We are also on Facebook

Country Bowls Club Monday morning saw the arrival of the El Rancho Raiders their intention, to pillage, burn and worst of all !! to steal our points. Faced by the “Magnificent 15” they left with just the 2 under their belts.

Just to be sure, the games were played in the best of bowling tradition and the Raiders left with Festive Wishes from all of the Country Bowls members to all of the El Rancho club. Results: Flamingos 10 – Raiders 2.

Winning Rinks were - Pat Patton Carole Donnellan Brian Patton Dennis Wade Derek Jiggins Geoff Paylor - Geoff Eggleston Graham Richardson Jim Rennie One rink was uncontested giving us 10 shots plus 2 points. Many thanks to Sylvia Rennie Les Turner Phil Warrington who suffered the disappointment of being left out of the match due to the Raiders coming one rink short. These players will have preferential selection

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for the next game. We are now in a very comfortable 3rd position in the league. Well done Flamingos.

On Friday the newly formed Cubs played away against the San Luis Pumas. Another good week for the cubs drawing on the green for the second week running yet still losing out on the shots, San Luis took the spoils 5-7. A greatly contested game with the winning rinks being - Dave Belton, Sheena Mallett, Peter Robins and Ann Barratt, Derek Lewis and John Mallett.

The other game played today was at home where the Geckos in the B Division played against Quesada Swans, The match was nip and tuck for a while with the Geckos ending the first half of the season with an 8 - 4 victory.

Country Bowls members would like to wish all bowlers, LLB and of course the Leader a very merry Christmas and prosperous new year,

Greenlands Bowls Club In the Voyager Div, the Chestnuts were away to San Miguel. Final score - 65 - 103. Points - 3 - 9. Best winning rinks. - Veronica Richards, Margaret Hirst, Mike Cassidy. - 20 - 12.

In the South Alicante League, The Maples were at home to Emerald Isle Neptunes. Final score - 61 - 64. 2 - 10. Winning rink was A Toozer, D Toozer, J Obrien. - 26 - 7.

In the Winter League we were away to Emerald Isle, There were some terrific games played by all concerned resulting in final rink shoot - outs. Crucial shots were made with the very last bowl which showed just how close the two teams were. So, final score was shots 73 - 84, points 2 - 10. Winning rink was -B Tomlin, Z Wilcock, J Wilcock, B Collins. 14 - 13.

El Rancho Bowls Club On Sunday the Broncos played their away fixture at La Manga, a surface that most struggle to play their best and came away as many teams have before them without a point. But it is important to not read too much into the result, but just enjoy the company and experience.

Monday found the Pintos playing host to La Marina Pathfinders, who are always great company and a pleasure to play, home or away. Some of the Pathfinders thought they would struggle to adjust to the mat but as

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In the Southern League A Div, the Oaks were away to El Rancho Mustangs. A very demanding playing surface made even worse by the strong gusts of wind, combined to thwart every effort to tame it at the start of the game. We stuck to it and managed a good fight back so the final result does not reflect the game as a whole. Shots 61 - 92.

Points - 1 - 11.

In the Southern League C Div, The Cedars were at home to Emerald Isle Outlaws. Final score - 108 - 64. 8 - 4. Best winning rink was Brian Tomlin, Les Barber, Ann Eagle. 32 - 8.

For all inquiries please contact Chris Dewar on 698 418 987 or visit www.greenlands- bowls.wixsite.com/greenlandsbowlsclub

all good players do, they found line and length very quickly. The Pintos took 3 rinks and the overall shots and good fun to boot.

Meanwhile the Raiders were away to Country Bowls and conceding one rink, came away with just the 2 points with another rink pretty close.

In the afternoon the Palominos were at Emerald Isle playing their Saturns, who proved too strong on the day for the Palominos, who came away empty handed.

Sometimes it is just not your day or you are against a stronger team.

A very windy Friday morning found the Mustangs playing host to Greenlands Oaks,

with conditions making bowling accurately very difficult for both teams. But the home team did have a little advantage being more familiar with the mat. The Mustangs took 4 rinks with the other drawn and hence the overall shots.

Meanwhile the Rangers were at La Marina playing the Merlins and although they came away with just the one rink, two others were reasonably close and are gaining experience and skill with each match.

For further membership information contact Sheila Cox at micksheilacox@gmail.com or elranchobowlsclub@gmail.com

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SOUTH ALICANTE WINTER TRIPLES League Tables Week 9 - 10th December ENTERPRISE DIVISION San Miguel Beagles 63 (4) Vistabella Drivers 73 (4) San Luis Klingons 130 (12) Emerald Isle Titans 99 (12) La Marina Explorers 83 (9) Monte Mar Matadors 80 (5)

Vistabella Albatrosses 84 (8) San Miguel Alsations 74 (8) La Siesta Apollos 51 (0) San Luis Trekkers 52 (0) Quesada Pearls 69 (3) Quesada Diamonds 88 (7)

P W D San Luis Klingons 9 29 1 Emerald Isle Titans 9 30 1 San Miguel Beagles 9 26 2 Quesada Pearls 9 26 2 Vistabella Albatrosses * 9 24 2 La Marina Explorers 9 21 2 La Siesta Apollos 9 23 0 Vistabella Drivers 9 19 0 San Luis Trekkers 9 18 1 San Miguel Alsations * 9 19 0 Quesada Diamonds 9 15 3 Monte Mar Matadors 9 12 2 * 2 deducted for failing to field a full side

L 15 14 17 17 19 22 22 26 26 26 27 31

O/W 8 6 5 5 6 6 4 4 4 4 2 0

Diff 225 207 181 112 40 41 -53 -17 -121 -55 -168 -392

Pts 75 73 64 64 60 56 54 46 45 44 37 26

DISCOVERY DIVISION Vistabella Eagles 86 (4) Mazarron Mariners 87 (9) Greenlands Maples 61 (2) Greenlands Sycamores 83 (4) El Rancho Pintos 121 (8) Quesada Rubies 87 (6)

Horadada Falcons 103 (8) San Miguel Dalmations 78 (3) Emerald Isle Neptunes 74 (10) Emerald Isle Moonrakers 88 (8) La Marina Pathfinders 71 (4) Monte Mar Torreadors 94 (6)

P W D L O/W El Rancho Pintos 9 27 4 14 6 La Marina Pathfinders 9 26 4 15 7 Emerald Isle Neptunes 9 26 2 17 7.5 San Miguel Dalmations 9 27 1 17 7 Greenlands Maples 9 28 0 17 5 Greenlands Sycamores # 10 24 1 25 4.5 Monte Mar Torreadors 10 21 4 25 3 Emerald Isle Moonrakers 9 21 2 22 4 Mazarron Mariners 9 19 1 25 5 Horadada Falcons * 9 18 3 24 4 Quesada Rubies 9 15 6 24 1 Vistabella Eagles 9 9 0 36 1 * 2 deducted for failing to field a full side # 1 Point deducted for reporting infringement

Diff 247 58 128 102 168 -39 -38 -85 -56 -39 -191 -255

Pts 70 70 69 69 66 57 52 52 49 45 38 20

VOYAGER DIVISION San Miguel Pointers 103 (9) Greenlands Chestnuts 65 (3) San Luis Vulcans 80 (8) La Siesta Pioneers 79 (4) La Siesta Sputniks 97 (8) San Luis Romulans 81 (4) Country Bowls Flamingos 97 (10) El Rancho Raiders 45 (2) Emerald Isle Saturns 112 (12) El Rancho Palaminos 49 (0) La Siesta Pioneers 73 (2) San Miguel Pointers 81 (10) Emerald Isle Saturns 79 (8) San Luis Romulans 62 (4) El Rancho Raiders 57 (4) Vistabella Buggies 71 (8) P W D L Vistabella Buggies 9 33 1 11 San Miguel Pointers 9 28 2 15 Country Bowls Flamingos 8 24 1 15 La Siesta Pioneers 10 24 1 25 La Siesta Sputniks 9 21 2 22 El Rancho Raiders** 9 24 2 19 San Luis Vulcans 8 21 1 18 Emerald Isle Saturns * 9 18 3 24 Greenlands Chestnuts 8 18 2 20 El Rancho Palaminos * 8 9 2 29 San Luis Romulans ** 9 11 1 33 * 2)deducted for failing to field a full side ** 5)deducted for failing to field a full side

O/W 9 6 6 6 5 4 4 4 2 2 0

Diff 356 205 150 80 -99 7 20 -84 -87 -171 -377

Pts 85 70 61 61 54 53 51 45 42 22 18

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Emerald Isle Bowls Club

By Elwyn Morris The week started on Sunday playing Greenlands home and away in the Premier 20 KO. HOME result was 4-4 points each, aggregate 67-64, the winners were P Coffey 21-20, S Johnson I Brewster 20-15. AWAY won 6-2 aggregate 74-56, winners were C Lindgren 21-13, R Clive J Smyth 15-11, R White D Leeming H Rhodes P Heaney 22-15 Monday saw the Titans play San Luis Trekkers and had a great 12-0 aggregate of 99-52. Winners were M Riley M Veale I Brewster 26-10, J Pooley K Jolliffe D Gerrard 18-10, S Johnson G Odell J Smyth 20-12, S Kavanagh R White B Kavanagh 17-8, D Jones C Smyth M Odell 18-12 The Neptunes played at Greenlands Maples winning 102 aggregate of 64-61, winners were E Morris C Parsons A Malcolm 20-7, C Ayling B Eldred J Mullarkey 21-14, D Horne S Wickens D Donovan 16-14, R Adams L Vincent H Rhodes won as opposition could not complete game Moonrakers played at Greenlands Sycamores and had an 8-4 aggregate 88-83 win. Winners were L Freeman T Dix D Close 19-17, L Burns T Harris E Bennett 19-13, V Cameron G Dyer P Dix 18-16 Saturns played at home El Rancho Palminos and had a fantastic 12-0 aggregate 112-49 win. M Elliott P Creswell J Mulloy 28-7,,C Selby G Inwood B Donohoe 26-11, J Elliott R Andrews G Smith 21-10 B Taylor T Roche T Upham 22-8, E Shepperd R Fooks R Ede 1513 Winter league brought Greenlands to the Isle and home advantage saw the Isle win 10-2 aggregate 84 -73, winners were S Kavanagh T Dix P Dix B Kavanagh 19-14, D Jones J Pooley D Close D Gerrard 23-20, R Clive S Watson M Veale J Smyth 13-11, P Rhodes C Smyth M Odell C Lindgren 16-14 Friday the Cavaliers played San Luis Tigers and they had a win 8-4 aggregate 106-67, S Kavanagh D Leeming B Kavanagh 32-10, P Rhodes M Veale D Gerrard 25-17, D Jones J Pooley C Lindgren 24-11 The Claymores played at home La Marina Ospreys and slipped to a 4-8 aggregate 78-91 defeat, winners R Adams L Vincent H Rhodes 18-16, E Morris C Parsons A Malcolm 19-18 Outlaws played at Greenlands Cedars and lost 4-8 aggregate 64-108, winners were I Hughes G Dyer M Willicott 24-15, V Cameron P Willicott R Clive 19-13 Roundheads played at Vistabella Swingers and lost 3-9 aggregate 56-82, J Elliott R Andrews T Upham drew 15-145 and they got a W/O due to lack of players To all the bowlers we play, and their families, have a great Festive season from all at the Emerald Isle.

San Miguel Bowls Club

By Gail Willshire The Dalmatians, away to Mazarron Mariners, had a tough time on Monday gaining just 3 points (78 shots to 87) from the encounter.

The trio of Bob Nesbitt, Dave Champion & Barbara Scotthern once again brought home the bacon, 24:11, while Ian Robertson, Mike Bayfield and Alan Dobie scored a draw.

The Pointers managed the reverse, with an impressive 103 shots to 65 against Greenland’s Chestnuts. Topping the tree were Iris Cutting, Dave Young and Dave Greenland, with a marvelous score of 36:6, helping move the team to second in the league.

The Beagles were disappointed with the 4 points against Vistabella’s Albatrosses, especially as the opposition could only field 4 rinks! The only win was produced by Brian Miller, Don Whitney and Lin Miller, a squeaky 15:14, overall shots being 63:84, but the team still sits third in the table.

Finally, the Alsatians away to Vistabella Drivers, gained 8 points, 73:74, with the best rink being Irene Ward, Paul Hayward & Mike Douglas, winning 22:14.

Wednesday saw an early start for the Winter League squad who travelled north to take on

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La Siesta Bowls Club Played over 7 weeks the Christmas Hamper competition, which is a tradition within our club, the final matches were played and the winners from the 8 teams that competed were Tony Dalton, Pat Reilly, Ken Stringfellow and Irene Laverick.

Feature of the competition is that all 32 players that take part each receive a Christmas Hamper presented by Club President Jean Cooper.

A difficult day in the Enterprise Division for the Apollos who visited top the table San Luis Klingons and were defeated on all rinks losing the overall shots by 130 shots to 51.

In the Voyager Division mixed results for the Pioneers and the Sputniks both playing San Luis teams.

The Apollos away to the Vulcans won on 2 rinks and lost the overall match by 80 shots to 79. Winners for the Apollos were Barbara Cooper with Tony Campbell ans Dave Laverick 31-7 and Bill and Sue Jordan wich Vic Mahomet 16-13.The Sputniks at home to the Romulans won by 97 shots to 81 with 3 winning rinks therefore collecting 8 points. Winners for the Sputniks were Molly Russell with Ann Edgerton and Noel Morrisroe 25-12 and Dot and Joe Kocsis with Qillie McVey 23-12.Gary Randall with Jim Hudson and Jim Eastwood completed the victory with a 22-12 win.

In the B Division the Golds away at Quesada Swifts shared the points with the Swifts winning 16-10 on the rink of Derek Smith, Gordon Dall and Alan Mawer whilst Doug and Fay Beattie with Norman Adcroft had a 1512 win and Jo Elkin, Tony Dalton and Vic Mahomet won by a single shot.

La Marina Bowls Club

by Barry Latham

Apologies for no reports for the last two weeks but I needed a holiday and found a smashing place with a room with a great view overlooking a huge lake with snowon the horizon. It is called Torrevieja Hospital.

The Club had their Christmas Dinner last Saturday at the Posh Club which everyone enjoyed. So thanks to Jean Tregoing and her merry helpers for making it such a success. A big thank you goes to Peter Bailey who put in a lot of hard work getting some delightful prizes from J’s Bar, Palm Bar, Paulo’s Bar, Pool Bar, Ramon’s Bar, Sam’s Bar, Tia Maria, the Grill House and Posh Club itself. Great local support. Suppose I’d better say something about the bowls.

The Pathfinders went to play El Rancho Pintos but didn’t find the green to their liking and lost 8 – 4. Personally I love the green, nice and quick. John Morgan, Paul Tregoing and Mo Taylor had a good win of 25 – 18 while our four points were made by Dave Hadaway, Bernie Carr and David

Benitchell. Usually a tricky fixture, the team excelled with a 9:3 win, 97 shots to 72.

All teams did well that day, but the best rink went to Don Whitney, Val Collier, Chris Collier & Stuart Denholm posting a great score of 25:7.

On Friday, the Bulldogs faced another depleted team from Vistabella, the Picadors, playing on just 3 rinks! Winning on 2, with the best result from Anita Brown, Cliff Plaisted & Lynn Greenland – 25:14, the team landed 10 points, 74 shots to 46.

The Boxers also bagged 10 points (103 shots to 62), but had to play the full 5 rinks against Monte Mar’s Matadors. Again, the scores were good across the board, but the team of day comprised Stan North, James Cutting & Dave Champion who won 27:5.

A reminder that the Wasps sessions take place Wednesdays 1:30 for 2:00 - €5 for an afternoon’s bowling with shoes and woods 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 1:45.

For further information on San Miguel Bowls Club please contact the President Stuart Hemmings on 965 72 0461, or the Secretary Gail Willshire on 965 02 0492.

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by Rod Edgerton

The overall shots went by 87-73 to the Swifts.

In the C Division the Silvers visited Greenlands Elms and won by 8 points to 4. The winning rinks came from Hilary Clarke, Molly Russell and Willie Mcvey by 18-11.

Wins also came from Tom Heaslewood with Ann Edgerton and Lee Plummer by 24-13 whilst an excellent win came from Jan Plummer, Gary Randall, two of our newbies,and Jim Eastwood by 25-10 with the overall shots going to the Silvers by 87 shots to 72.

Taylor who won 19 – 10. Come Wednesday, come the Winter League and we travelled up the N332 to play Monte Mar. It was a good game especially as we won 8 – 4. We had three winners namely Shirley Hadaway, Phil Pape, Dave O’Sullivan and Mo Taylor 23 – 10 then John Rae’s rink back to form winning 22 – 14 with Dave Taylor, Roger Stacey and Kathy Manning. Mr & Mrs T have done well this week so far. Last and certainly not least the Fowkes and the Parsons had a great victory winning by 25 shots, 29 – 4.

Friday’s Southern League Div A was over at the Emerald Isle where we met the Claymores. The Ospreys came away with a great 8 – 4 win. Roy Hart still running up and down the green with Tom Spencer and Kathy Manning won 18 – 15. Another close one was Alex Whyte, Jim Reeves and Anne Stone winning by 4 shots. Mike Stone only lost by one shot and Don Fowkes with Phil Pape and Carol Smith won 20 – 11.

I wish La Marina Bowls Club and the rest of the Bowls Fraternity in Spain, Health and Happiness for 2019.

San Luis Bowls Club

By Sheila Cammack Another generally sunny week although ending with heavy rain showers and very strong winds, not ideal for bowling; but we managed to complete all our matches.

SA League Monday 10th Klingons home v LS Apollos; an excellent result, 130-51, points 12-0.

Winners: Steve Simmons, Janet & Peter McEneany 23-13, Bob White, Sheila Cammack, Giuseppe Galelli 27-9, Ann Holland, Ray Clarke, Ray Pollock 34-11, William Holtham, Sabrina & Russell Marks 17-11, Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones, 29-7.

Trekkers away v EI Titans had a bad day at the office 52 shots -99, 0pts-12. Thursday 13th rearranged match from 17th , a good result home v MM Matadors; shots 106-64, 10pts-2. Winners: Kevin McKenna, Marina Beardsall, Barry Edwards 31-10, Allen Bowen, Suzi Cooper, Scott Malden 24-6, Ros Holmes, Mags Haines, Les Bedford 20-8, Judy Carroll, Jo & Jules Pering 1815. Vulcans home v LS Pioneers, a good result 80 shots-79, 8pts-4. Dennis Jackson, Cas Blay, Bob Bromley 22-8, Ian Ross, Ray Watmough, Malcolm Ayton 15-8, Kevin Hull, Charlie Marigold, Ken Dullaway 23-16.

Romulans: away v LS Sputniks; shots 81-97, 4pts8. Winners: Pat Barnes, Danny McErlean, Roger

Inwards 28-11, Pat Baylis, Allan Lever, Harry Epsom 19-16.

Wednesday 12th Winter League: we travelled a long way north to El Cid, but the journey was worth it: 10pts-2, 94 shots-66. Winners: Sheila Cammack, June Jones, Peter McEneany, Keith Jones 22-12, Shirley Verity, Ray Clarke, Sabrina & Russ Marks 18-15, Ros Holmes, Jo Pering, Ray Pollock, Julian Pering 16-10, Ann Holland, Keith Phillips, Dave Blackie, Scott Malden 23-11.

Southern League: Friday 14h Lions, home v VB Lanzadores, a hard fought battle; 7pts-5, shots 9180. Winners: Colin Jackson, June & Keith Jones 23-14, Kath Reid, Pam Lockett, Ian Kenyon 28-9, Margaret Morrison, Keith Phillips, Neil Morrison 18-18.

Tigers, away v EI Cavaliers, 4pts-8, shots 67-106.

Winners: Judy Carroll, Jo & Jules Pering 12-11, Mags Haines, Bill Webb, Les Bedford 17-14.

Pumas, home v CB Cubs a good result 7-5, 88 shots-67. Winners: Pat Baylis, Geoff Francis, Ralph Jones 14-14, Pauline Johnson, Danny McErlean, Roger Inwards 14-9, Sharon Mitchell, Robert Hicks, Lyndon Johnson 34-7.

Leopards a close match away v MM Toreadors, 5pts-7, 79 shots-82. Winners: Dennis Jackson, Kevin Hull, Brenda Brown 18-17, Audrey Ford, Ray Watmough, Phil Hasler 13-13, Derek Barker, Ian Ross, Geoff Shand 18-15.

SLBC website: www.sanluisbowls.byethost7.com or contact June Jones, Club Captain: 691 903 773.

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‘New Golf Rules for 2019’ The rules of golf as published by the Royal and Ancient based at St Andrews are already very detailed and complex and are updated each year to reflect changes in the golfing market place and to modernise the game.

With effect from 1st January 2019 there are a number of rule changes which will impact on all golfers even those playing their golf on the Costa Blanca and the main chamges are as follows: Dropping Procedure Currently dropping a ball for free relief or under penalty this is done from shoulder height but under the new rules this will be done from knee height.

Dropping Distance When taking a drop under free relief or under penalty the distance will remain the current one or two club distance and can be used with any club in the bag EXCEPT the putter.

Double Hitting the ball There will no longer be a two shot penalty for double hitting the ball,players will simply count the the stroke they took to hit the ball.

Out of Bounds To assist the speed of play golf clubs will be allowed to introduce a local rule where players can drop a ball in the vicinity of where the ball went out of bounds with a two shot penalty.

Moving a Stationary Ball There will no longer be a penalty for accidently moving the ball on the putting green or while searching for it and a player is not deemed to move the ball unless it is virtually certain that they did.

Ball hitting the flagstick on the green he flagstick no longer needs to be attended or removed when putting on the green and there will be no penalty for players hitting the flagstick.

Repair of spike marks Players will now be allowed to repair spike marks and any other damage on the greens without penalty and also there will be no penalty for simply touching the line of a putt.

Grounding club in a hazard Players can now ground their club and remove loose impediments in a hazard without penalty and additionally players will no longer be penalised for GENERALLY grounding their club AWAY from the ball or removing loose impediments in a bunker BUT the player still can't ground the club when playing a bunker shot.

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Ready Golf Players are encouraged to play ready golf rather than the honour system previously used and take no more than 40 seconds to play a shot.

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Los Nietos Golf Society Christmas at La Torre

The weather was absolutely beautiful, and for a December day it really didn’t feel like the usual Christmas eclectic mix of wet, cold, wind, frost and all the other features that we came to Spain to avoid!

The staff at La Torre were, as always, very obliging and made us all most welcome.

Sitting on the Patio enjoying a coffee and the view prior to commencing our Stableford competition we were informed that the ground staff were upgrading the quality of the sand in the bunkers.

So ALL bunkers were GUR!!!

Unsurprisingly there were a few wry smiles from some of our members who do spend quite a bit of their time getting out of the bunkers ….. Expect some high scores!

The results were for (1-24 h/cps) Nearest the pin on hole 9 and hole 15 and the longest drive on hole 8 were all won by Skye Furnace (11). A magnificent achievement.

Next on the leader board for 24-36 handicaps was Darrell Merrett (35) for nearest the pin on hole 3.

Steve Ingledow, currently playing off 28 until our Handicap Secretary gets his hands on him, won the longest drive on hole 12 and a very creditable second place with 39 points. His son won the completion last timeout.

The overall winner for the day was husband to Skye, Peter Furnace who also came in with 39 points but won on lower handicap. Well done to them all.

As mentioned earlier about the scores and GUR bunkers, and with Handicaps ranging from 8 to 36 , the total number of players coming in with 30 and over points was 24 out of 32 !!

Season’s greetings to you all and a peaceful New Year….see you at Lo Romero in January 2019.

Paddy’s Point Golf Society

21 members from Alfie's GS travelled to Saurines de la Torre GC for the final event in the calendar for 2018 which would decide who would take the honours for the Championship Golfer of The Year.

The weather was cold and wet making the golf a real challenge. The course was in reasonable condition bearing in mind the rain we have had in the last few weeks. The presentation was held at The Street restaurant in the evening as this was also the Alfies Christmas Dinner and a good time was had by all.

As the golfers came off the course the positions of the winners was changing all the time with the final stages deciding who came out on top.

Our winner of the day in the silver division was Jim Dempsey with a great score of 40 stableford points Second place went to Wayne Stevenson with a score of 33 Stableford points.

The Winner of the gold division was Ian Ingledew our society Captain with a fantastic score of 40 stableford points. Second place went to Nick Lee who also had 40 points but lost out on count back.

Championship Golfer of the Year – Ian Connell 180 points (above)

Nearest the pin on the 10th– Sponsored by ‘The Street Restaurant’ went to Tony Hall

3rd Place Golfer of the Year – Ian Ingledew 154 points

Nearest the pin on the 18th– sponsored by ‘Alfies Bar‘ went to Ian Ingledew

Winner of the Eclectic Cup 2018 – Rita Potters

Nearest the pin in 2 shots on the 7th - sponsored by ’The Celtic Drop’ went to Jim Dempsey The Blind pairs was won by Neil Oliver and Steve Bicks So the outcome of the main events was:-

Runner up Golfer of the Year – Jim Dempsey 157 points Most Improved Golfer of the Year 2018 – Steve Barlow Many thanks to our sponsors, our committee for their hard work in the background, to Cat and Liz at Alfies Bar for their continued support throughout the year, and to Sandie Hall for organising the charity raffle and prizes. And finally thanks to all the members for supporting Alfies Golf Society throughout 2018.

On a beautiful December day at El Valle our long standing member, Ollie Teahan, came out on top with a magnificent 38 points winning the McBride Winter Cup. Ollie also picked up the 2’s pot. The course was in great condition but as always proved a stern test for the wayward driver.

To Rory and Hazel and their staff a big thank you for the lovely meal on our return to the pub.

NTP - Ollie Teahan, Frankie Campbell, Shaun P Murphy & Brian Kiernan. Long Drive - Jimmy Kiernan. 2’s Pot - Ollie Teahan. Best Guest - Pele 28pts. 3rd Myra Coull 33pts, 2nd Jimmy Kiernan 34pts, 1st Ollie Teahan 38pts.

Our next outing is to La Serena on Wednesday 9th January.

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San Miguel GS Presidents Trophy Thirty-nine members were joined by 3 guests to take part in the second round of this season’s President’s Trophy. With our President Phil Birtwistle continuing his march towards recovering from a severe illness many a player’s thoughts were with him.

The day was perfect for golf, with the initial strong breeze quickly calming down, the sun coming out and the course in good condition to be taken on. Dry fairways allowed for plenty of roll, but so did the pretty dry greens which made keeping the ball on them quite difficult. Whilst playing true, that difficulty was somewhat reflected in the scoring, with no player able to make 36 points or more.

Quite possibly the rarest attainment of a prize was accomplished by Humphrey Kelleher who on the par 3 14th managed to win a nearest the pin prize by sending his ball towards the water hazard, watching it hit a rock on the lake’s border to bounce to nobody knew where, only to arrive at the green to find it around 5 feet away from the pin. Quite obviously feeling abashed Humphrey decided to 3 putt from there. No matter, the sleeve of balls was his.

Yearly SMGS sponsor Moneycorp sponsored the day and its representative Wake Ling gave a brief talk to those staying at the prize giving regarding the services the company offers.

He presented the nearest the pins as well as a golf shirt to the scorer of the day’s best round, Jim Imrie, who

Marabu GS at Las Colinas Sponsored by the Broadway Uptown Quesada (in association with Costa Blanca Green Fee Services) A group of 28 players visited Las Colinas taking advantage of the excellent society deal obtained from Costa Blanca Green Fee Svcs.

This event was our annual Christmas Competition and we played a 4 man team event. Unfortunately for the second time in three years the golfing gods weren't kind to us and yet again we had heavy rain for nine of the holes but the course was nevertheless in good condition

won on countback from Kyrre Skarsmoen and Charlie Harkin.

Results, by Category and in reverse order, were the following: Bronze Category: 4th Brian Butler (28), 3rd Mick Roscoe (33 on CB), 2nd Chris Hamblett (33 on CB) and 1st Charlie Harkin with 35 points.

Silver Category: 4th Brian Mulligan (32), 3rd Ken Flaherty (34 on CB), 2nd Phil de Lacy (34 on CB) and first Kyrre Skarsmoen with 35 points.

Gold Category: 4th Tony Smale (32 on CB), 3rd Theo Boelhouwer (32 on CB), 2nd Russell Bailey (32 on CB) and 1st, with the day’s best score (on countback), Jim Imrie with 35 points.

Nearest the pins: Hole 5 Adrian Roberts, Hole 7 Keith Wraithmell, Hole 10 Phil de Lacy, Hole 14 Humphrey Kelleher, Hole 17 Robin Eastman Abacus: Gerald Turner, Best Guest Winner: Dave Bishop (33) Our thanks go to all Las Colinas staff for their contribution to an enjoyable day. Next week Villamartin, then on following weeks at La Finca and La Marquesa.

Keep up to date with all SMGS matters by logging on to our website www.smgs.org or simply give Captain Tony Smale a call on 628 227 687 Newbie Gary was so pleased to win a prize (In it to win it) he couldn't resist getting into the photos. Nice outfit.

with fast greens. The winning scores on the day were as follows: 1st Jones,Bartlam,Hanaway and Speakman 84 points. 2nd Belson, Blackwood,Smith and Allen – 81 points. 3rd – Probert,Fanning,Bensley and Kenny – 74 points. 4th – Allen, Davey, Nowland and Moseley – 71 points Nearest the Pins – Smith, Speakman and Davey. Football Cards – Steve Davey and Barbara J We presented awards for the year with the following winners.

Player of the Year – Mike Probert Runner Up Player of the year – Jack Fanning

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Plaza Golf Society at Vistabella Wild and wooly conditions awaited our 31 players at Vistabella this week. The wind didn’t put anyone off, they donned their ‘Benny’ hats and could be heard quoting ‘ Nice and Easy when it’s Breezy’ as they set off!

With only 7 stableford scores above 30 the best player of the day was Guest Joe Millar with an amazing 39 points off his 18 handicap.

At the other end of the spectrum the worst player was new Member Robbie Cooke with 16 points off his 25 handicap.

The Ale House kindly sponsored our NTP’s, Callum Hitcham taking 2, Phil Sully, Ronaldo Temple, and Dodgy Declan winning one a piece. Ronaldo was the only player to have a 2 which meant he alone took the 2’s pot of €62.

Our best lady on the day was Jane Cowan, Jane also came 3rd in the Silver division with 29 pts off her 31 hdcp, 2nd on countback off his 15 hdcp was Barry Mitchell with first place going to Jim Bowman, 30 pts off 26 hdcp.

The Gold division fared better with the top players all scoring more that 30 ! 3rd place Warren Harris 31 pts on countback, hdcp 8, 2nd place Theo Boelhouwer 32 pts off 12 hdcp, with Russell Bailey taking first place with 33 points off 14 hdcp. Well done lads !

Most Improved player of the year – Graham Hall Later that evening we returned to the Broadway Uptown Quesada which is located at Pueblo Brava, Quesada for our Christmas Dinner with entertainment by Raymond and we thank Ed,Lauren and Karen for their continued support.

Our last fixture of the year is at Font Del Llop on 27th December For the Marabu Golf Society we wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous new year.

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In the singles, again all games came down to the double - both Maggie & Vi just pipped to the post by John & Paul. Queen Debbie steadily ploughed through her game and needed tops, with one dart, she shot one! But up again and it was a 7, D16 that got her a point. Marie then took on Alex. Friendly banter ensued and Alex whose darts were a little inconsistent missed his double and Queen Marie took complete advantage and nailed D5. Tomas and Lee who matched Marie´s 140 took the last 2 games. Overall score 9 - 3 to the Hub Hyenas BUT it could have been soo different.

Merry Christmas to everyone from Their Royal Highnesses.

Hub Hyenas and the Pint Depot Queens

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Hub Hyenas v Pint Depot Queens It was a very loud bubbly night at the Hub and after the previous weeks whitewash the Queens were ready to take some points off the strong team of Hub Hyenas. When you have players like Tomas, Paul & John throwing arrows of 100 it can be off putting. So, when Queen Ali shot 121 the roar went up. Then the roar was even loader when Queen Marie shot 140 in her game. In pretty much all of the games the ladies were down to their double. The first three singles and the first doubles all went to Hub Hyenas.

Then, thanks to Marie’s highest score of the night, her & Lorraine were down to a finish quicker than their opponents. Lorraine very tidily put away 8, D20 for the first point of the night. At break the Ladies were 5 - 1 down.

Torrevieja Darts Ladies Organisation Founders Shield - Week 14 Results: Black Dog Ladies 8 - 14 Gap Ladies El Balcon Chicas 17 - 3 Friendly's Chicas Friendly's Temps 12 - 10 Wildcats at Macklin’s Macklin’s Dolly Mixtures 8 - 13 Primadonnas League Table Gap Ladies Macklin’s Dolly Mixtures El Balcon Chicas Friendly's Temps Black Dog Ladies Friendly’s Chicas Primadonnas Wildcats at Macklin’s

P 14 14 14 14 14 14 14 14

Legs(p) Legs(s) Pts 68 142 210 59 113 172 56 110 166 52 105 157 58 94 152 47 96 143 46 59 105 33 71 104

Founders Shield Winners: Gap Ladies Hot Darts: Bliss Wright 140 x 2, Simone de Lacy 140, Pamela Taylor 135, Sandra Crabbe 134, Sue Casey 125, Shirley Stephenson 124, Mo Skelton 123, Linda St. Lawrence 123, Chris Greenwood 121, Ann Wharton 121, Cynthia Jevons 115, Angie Jeffrey 114, Margaret Boden 113, Chris Greenwood109, Sue Wade 109, Ja ne Barnes 108, Stacey McDermott 107, Bliss Wright 104, Karen Millar 104, Noreen Dobbs 103, Stacey McDermott 103 Hot 100’s: Jane Barnes 1, Maureen Church 1, Eliz Cowan 3, Stacey McDermott 1, Angela Mullen 1, Pamela Taylor 1 Highest Checkouts: Kim Fickling 107 , Lin Cousins 104 , Beaty Powell 99, Pat Schofield93 (11/12), Angie Jeffrey 73 (11/12) Least Darts: Cynthia Jevons 22 (11/12)

Mayor José praises club and fans at 'Monte' Andrew Atkinson speaks exclusively to Los Montesinos Mayor José Manuel Butron about the success of the 1st Regional Valencia Group 8 football team CD Montesinos.

LOS Montesinos Mayor José Manuel Butron has hailed the current status of 1st Regional Valencia Group 8 football club CD Montesinos heading into the New Year.

"I am very happy for the support - from those who work hard at the club - and the supporters," Mayor Butron told me.

CD Montesinos have grown in status, as a club, and in support in recent years, with promotion gained to the 1st Regional.

"It was a proud achievement for the town of Los Montesinos to achieve promotion," said Mayor Butron.

CD Montesinos are in their second season in the 1st Regional, having gained a much awaited promotion under former manager Carlos Perez.

Perez was sacked in November, after a poor run of results this season, with club President Felipe Parades and committee members appointing former player and youth team coach Ruben as boss.

Mayor José Manuel Butron also praised the club, especially the 'Full Monte' supporters, for their annual Christmas charity day on behalf of the town's food bank for the needy.

"It is the fifth year that the club has kindly donated much needed items of food for the food bank," said Mayor Butron.

"Especially so at Christmas time - it helps people who don't have the resources," said Mayor Butron.

Mayor Butron was at the forefront, along with the sports councillor, in talks with CD Montesinos to help finance upgrades to the Municipal stadium in 2017.

A new four tier stand has been constructed, along with new players' changing room facilities, as part of a 110,000 euros redevelopment.

Butron with supporters club President Eddie Cagigao.

CD Montesinos supporter’s club president Eddie Cagigao has praised the Los Montesinos Town Hall for the funding and interest shown in the club.

"We have grown as a club in the last few years, with a new stand, thanks to the Town Council," Eddie told me.

"We thank and say 'well done' to the Mayor José Manuel Butron," said Eddie.

CD Montesinos are to benefit from a new playing surface along with a supporters club facility.

"It is good news that the Town Council are helping financially with the construction of a supporter’s club facility within the ground," said Eddie.

"All the work undertaken at the club has only come to fruition with the full support of the Town Council who have found the finances, along with the willingness to support the club", said Eddie.

CD Montesinos have around 400 members in the Full Monte supporters club: "That support has helped us when we have held talks with the Town Council.

"We have massive support, along with a new committee. And, along with thanking Mayor José Butron and the Town Hall, I place on record a big 'thank you' to all concerned," said Eddie.

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Torry fight back in local derby

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ast season, Thader notched a double over Torry, and with the hosts very much in a relegation dog fight, sleeves had to be rolled up if another whitewash was to be avoided. A host of new signings have boosted Torry’s chances of survival, following the unfortunate 6 points deduction by Valencian FA, the most recent of which arrived only last week.

Argentinian Leo has been transferred from his homeland side Aldosivi, and hopefully the giant defender will further strengthen that department.

Torry were a whisker away from scoring on 21 mins, when from a Fran corner, a firm Guido header slammed against the crossbar

before bouncing to safety.

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Torry (another recent Torry signing) provided an accurate assist, for Omar to score from close range on 48 mins. Alas, the lead lasted barely 4 mins, for when Quino beat Leo

CD Torrevieja ...........................2 CD Thader Rojales ..................2 to the ball on the goal line, his cross to the far post gave the unmarked Pedro the simple task of tapping the ball home. Not to be outdone Torry´s resilience paid off, when on 77 mins a move by Revi and Julian, resulted in the latter crossing from the right.

Super sub Paquito confidently chipped Thader´s keeper Migui with his first touch of the ball, giving Torry a thoroughly deserved equaliser. Although both sides created few chances, the sight of 4 goals gave cheer to the spartan crown inside Nelson Mandela Stadium. Match ref Pacheco went off injured on 79 mins, being replaced by his senior linesman.

Omar celebrates his 2nd in consecutive games - Photo Joaquín Carrión.

CD MURADA .........................3 CD MONTESINOS ............... 0 Report and photographs

by Andrew Atkinson CD Montesinos travelled to CD Murada in the 1st Regional Group 8 Valencia fixture looking to maintain their improved performances under new coach Ruben Saez.

However the 3-0 defeat underlines the much needed fire power that is lacking up front heading into the new year, with striker Vazquinho leading the front line, solo, too often.

CD Murada, sitting third in the table, are pushing second placed Hondon Nieves for automatic promotion, with only three points separating them going into the fixture, with Hondon playing leaders Racing San Miguel.

Victories against Santa Pola CF and CF Rafal, sandwiched in between with a narrow 1-0 defeat at Racing San Miguel, put CD Montesinos in 11th spot.

Murada put the pressure on Monte with a trio of goals in the second half

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for a deserved victory.

Montesinos midfield maestro Maccan was ruled out having sustained a bad ankle injury against CF Rafal, and he was notably missed.

"I was disappointed to miss the game but I hope I can return to fitness for the game against Callosa Deportivo B on December 23," Maccan told me.

Monte held out up until the interval, but the second half proved too much of a test for the visitors although Murada bagged two late goals to wrap up another three points in their quest for promotion.

Injuries to Macia and Patri leave the Monte treatment room casualties piling up, with Liam also sidelined alongside Maccan.

The loyal Full Monte fans will be hoping for a Christmas present against Callosa next weekend with a much needed three points that will ease the ongoing relegation worries.

Scratch Pins / Games / Av Team Finland 18.282 / 99 - 184 Cafetería Octubre 16.640 / 90 - 184 Splash 18.112 / 99 - 182 Mixers Sunset Beach 17.426 / 99 - 176 Cruiserz 16.202 / 93 – 174 Med Bistro & Bar 17.098 / 99 - 172 S***t Happens 15.997 / 99 – 161 Los Bandidos 15.861 / 99 - 160 Crazy Pinz 15.575 / 99 - 157 Los Diablos 15.414 / 99 – 155 X-Factor 15.262 / 99 - 154 Las Guapas 14.129 / 99 - 142 999's 13.588 / 99 - 137

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This hard earned point was not enough to prevent Torry from slipping down the table to 2nd to bottom, and with another local derby against high flying Almoradi at Sadrian Stadium next weekend to look forward to, grit and determination is again required if vital points are to be obtained.

Lacklustre Monte need new recruits

Following the appointment of Ruben at CD Montesinos the team have climbed out of the relegation zone, but this defeat leaves them walking a tightrope.

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As so often happens, they were made to pay for this miss, for 5 mins later mid table Thader opened the scoring. Adri picked up a rebound following a shot from Ruben Sanz which hit the post, before slotting the ball home.

On the stroke of half time, the ever reliable Juampe came to his teams rescue, saving first from Hector, then from the rebound repeating the feat, this time from Pedro.

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acing San Miguel increased their lead at the top of the 1st Regional Group 8 with a 2-0 win against Hondon.

A brace by Antonio widened the gap at the top of the table to 37 points with second placed Hondon dropping out of the automatic promotion places following the defeat.

CD Murada leapfrogged Hondon to go into second spot, on goal difference, with 28 points, alongside Hondon.

Racing are red hot favourites to clinch the title, having put a nine point gap at the top end of the league placings heading towards the new year.

AD Betis gained a 3-1 away win at Monforte, with Callosa B defeating SS Fulgencio 1-0.

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W 33 33 33 32 31 31 23 23 23 19 18 12

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L 19 19 19 20 21 21 28 29 29 32 34 40

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Ave 554 552 547 549 553 541 532 540 530 537 531 523

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Carp R Us Winter Series Carp-R-Us travelled to the centre of Murcia for round 3 of their Winter Series. Heavy rain was predicted for later in the match, so all the pegs were put down-stream of the bridge.

The arrival of the rain mid-morning adversely affected the fishing and although everyone caught, weights were low.

Terry Screen won the match with 3.15kg caught on a mixture of pole and feeder, just pipping Alan Smith who had 3.10kg of mainly bleak caught on whip and maggot. Third was Steve Fell with 0.65kg of bleak and fourth equal with 0.55kg were Dave Sutton and Jackie Breslin.

Membership for 2019 is now open. Anyone interested in joining can contact the club secretary or president. Contact details are on our website http://carp-r-us.weebly.com.

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